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Family Law Attorney Tristen Key Joins McKinley Irvin’s Everett Practice

Drawing on two decades of courtroom experience and a prior career in social work, attorney Tristen Key has joined the Everett office of McKinley Irvin. Her arrival bolsters the firm’s regional presence in Snohomish County, where she will continue her focus on divorce, custody, and domestic violence litigation.

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Miami Dealership Debuts Custom MANSORY Tesla Cybertruck

A sharp departure from the stock stainless-steel aesthetic, the 2025 MANSORY Tesla Cybertruck has arrived in South Florida. Limited Spec Automotive is now showcasing the heavily modified electric pickup, which trades factory utility for a bespoke carbon-fiber exterior and a hand-stitched, high-luxury cabin tailored to individual buyer preferences.

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Jones Soda Raises $200,155 in Private Placement

Seattle-based craft soda maker Jones Soda Co. has secured $200,155 through the initial tranche of a non-brokered private placement. The company issued 606,530 units at $0.33 each, with internal leadership signaling confidence as company insiders contributed half of the total capital raised in this round.

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Blue Ridge Taps Adam Studdard to Spearhead AI and Tech Strategy

Blue Ridge Associates has appointed Adam Studdard as its inaugural Chief Technology Officer, signaling a shift toward aggressive digital transformation. Based in Charlottesville, the firm aims to integrate advanced artificial intelligence and scalable infrastructure into its existing suite of administration and compliance solutions for tax-advantaged equity compensation plans.

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Early Bird Expands Brunch Concept to Sioux Falls

The brunch scene in Sioux Falls gains a new player this week as Early Bird prepares to launch its 10th Midwest location. Situated at 3101 W. 41st Street, the restaurant officially opens its doors on August 10, bringing a daily rotation of chef-inspired comfort food to the South Dakota market.

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Alzheimer’s Market Evolution: 6 Pipeline Drugs to Watch

The Alzheimer’s disease treatment landscape is shifting from broad symptom management to precision biologics. With the global market valued at approximately USD 4 billion in 2025 and projected to grow at a 22.7% CAGR through 2036, a new wave of late-stage therapies is targeting both amyloid pathology and neuropsychiatric symptoms.

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BKV Energy Secures Second Place in Houston Chronicle Awards

For the second consecutive year, BKV Energy has secured the runner-up spot for Best Electricity Provider in the Houston Chronicle’s 2026 “Best of the Best Awards.” The designation, determined by thousands of local reader votes, highlights the company’s push to disrupt the traditional Texas energy market through a focus on pricing transparency.

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Burnham Holdings Secures $130 Million Credit Line for Expansion

Lancaster-based manufacturer Burnham Holdings has overhauled its capital structure, securing a five-year revolving credit facility worth $130 million. The deal, finalized on August 6, replaces the company's previous debt arrangement and provides significant liquidity to fuel future acquisitions and operational investments across its domestic HVAC portfolio.

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HTX Expands TradFi Futures Campaign with $80,000 Prize Pool

Traders on HTX can now access 28 perpetual futures pairs spanning global stocks, commodities, and precious metals under a revised incentive model. By offering negative fee rates through August 15, the exchange aims to capitalize on the convergence of traditional finance assets and 24/7 crypto-native liquidity.

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Identifying Early Indicators of Pediatric Vision Deficits

Children rarely possess the vocabulary to describe blurred vision, often leaving parents to decipher subtle behavioral shifts rather than direct complaints. Dr. Heather Motisi, an optometrist at Eye Site Vision Care Center in New Berlin, Wisconsin, highlights that early identification of these markers is critical to preventing long-term academic and developmental setbacks.

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Eidolon Threat Emerges in Sins of a Solar Empire II Expansion

For two decades, the Vasari have fled a nameless terror, warning the galaxy of an impending reckoning. On September 3, 2026, that silence ends as Stardock officially introduces the Eidolon, a mysterious faction arriving in the Harbinger expansion to fundamentally rewrite the rules of galactic conquest through corruption and subterfuge.

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South Daytona Installs Public Narcan Vending Machine

A new vending machine dispensing free naloxone now stands at the South Daytona Police Department and City Administration building. The initiative, spearheaded by the nonprofit Foundations to Freedom, aims to provide immediate, barrier-free access to the overdose-reversing medication for residents across Volusia County.

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Emora Health Launches Integrated Family Mental Health Care in Florida

As Florida families navigate the high-stress transition of a new academic year, Emora Health is expanding its clinical services to provide simultaneous mental health support for both children and their parents, aiming to address the spike in demand that historically surges by 50% between July and September.

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Sealy & Smith Foundation Pledges $180 Million to UTMB Cardiovascular Hub

The Sealy & Smith Foundation has committed $180 million to the University of Texas Medical Branch, marking the largest philanthropic gift in the institution’s history. This capital injection aims to transform the Sealy Heart & Vascular Institute into a premier national destination for integrated cardiovascular medicine, research, and specialized clinical care.

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AXA XL Moves to Fully Acquire Cyber Consultancy S-RM

AXA XL has signed an agreement to purchase the remaining 51% stake in S-RM, a global corporate intelligence and cyber security firm. This move concludes a fifteen-year partnership, transitioning the consultancy into the insurer’s newly established AXA XL Risk Advisory unit to bolster its prevention-focused services.

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Choosing Between Concrete and Asphalt for Long-Term Value

While asphalt driveways often attract homeowners with lower upfront installation costs, concrete consistently proves more durable over the long term. Matt Wallace, a concrete expert based in Madison, Wisconsin, suggests that evaluating total service life and maintenance requirements provides a more accurate picture of a property investment than initial price tags alone.

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Google Shopping Ads See 47% ROAS Jump Through Creative Enrichment

A pilot project by MagBak, Neon Growth, and Marpipe has disrupted standard Google Shopping performance by integrating branded, offer-embedded visuals directly into product listings. Running from late June to mid-July 2026, the campaign delivered a 47% increase in return on ad spend, challenging the traditional limits of automated product feeds.

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Globee Awards Opens Nominations for 23rd Annual Cybersecurity Honors

With cyber threats evolving across every industrial sector, the 23rd annual Globee Awards for Cybersecurity has officially opened its nomination cycle. Organizers are soliciting entries from startups, government agencies, and multinational corporations to highlight measurable progress in resilience, data protection, and enterprise-wide risk management strategies.

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Data Center Cooling Market Projected to Reach $32 Billion by 2032

The global market for data center thermal management is set to more than double over the next six years, climbing from $13.24 billion in 2026 to $32.38 billion by 2032, according to new research from MarketsandMarkets. This growth reflects a rapid industrial transition toward liquid cooling to support power-hungry AI infrastructure.

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GLG Deploys AI Agents to Automate Expert Consultations

By replacing human facilitators with autonomous AI agents, New York-based GLG now allows clients to conduct structured research calls across 10 languages simultaneously. The platform aims to eliminate scheduling friction and manual data entry while maintaining the nuance required for high-stakes professional intelligence gathering.

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PTO Today Launches National Campaign to Recruit One Million School Volunteers

Fifty-four percent of parent-teacher organizations across the United States have been forced to cancel or scale back school events due to chronic volunteer shortages. PTO Today is responding to this gap with the launch of the "1 Hour for Schools" initiative, a campaign aiming to secure one million pledged volunteer hours.

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DigiKey Partners with Shawn Hymel for Reinforcement Learning Workshop

Robotics enthusiasts and engineers will have the chance to master autonomous balancing on August 13, 2026, as DigiKey hosts a hands-on webinar with content creator Shawn Hymel. The 90-minute session focuses on training neural networks to control physical hardware, demystifying the complex transition from simulation to real-world application.

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Planet Fitness Investors Face September Deadline for Securities Lawsuit

Investors who incurred financial losses during the period between November 6, 2025, and May 6, 2026, have until September 14, 2026, to apply for lead plaintiff status in a class action lawsuit filed against Planet Fitness, Inc. regarding alleged misleading statements concerning the company's growth and pricing strategies.

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Breastfeeding in America: The Hidden Burden of Public and Professional Life

Nearly two-thirds of American mothers face hostility when nursing or pumping in public, according to a new study from Legendairy Milk. The data, released for National Breastfeeding Month, reveals that despite 86% of women prioritizing the practice, a majority grapple with persistent feelings of guilt, shame, and professional friction.

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Clinch CEO Oz Etzioni Named MarTech CEO of the Year

Oz Etzioni, co-founder and CEO of Clinch, received the 2026 MarTech Breakthrough Award for CEO of the Year. The recognition follows his work transforming the company’s Flight Control platform into a unified system that integrates creative production, media buying, data analytics, and measurement into a single automated workflow.

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Industrial Control Solutions Acquires Modern Instrument Company

Industrial Control Solutions has acquired Long Beach-based Modern Instrument Company, a move that integrates specialized aerospace temperature validation into the manufacturer's growing portfolio. The deal, finalized July 31, 2026, cements a strategic push to offer end-to-end compliance services for NADCAP-regulated industrial and aerospace clients across Southern California.

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Multiomics Market Projected to Reach $5.7 Billion by 2031

The global multiomics market is set to climb from $3.18 billion in 2026 to $5.70 billion by 2031, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 12.3%. Driven by the push for precision medicine and integrated biological data, the sector is rapidly evolving through advancements in sequencing and spatial omics technologies.

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Investors Face September Deadline in iTonic Holdings Class Action

Shareholders who acquired iTonic Holdings Ltd stock between September 2024 and July 2025 face a September 29, 2026, deadline to seek lead plaintiff status in a securities class action. The lawsuit challenges the company's disclosures regarding its IPO gatekeepers and the risk of extreme market manipulation.

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First Solar Investors Face August Deadline in Securities Class Action

Investors who purchased First Solar, Inc. securities between February 26, 2025, and February 24, 2026, have until August 24, 2026, to file as lead plaintiffs in a pending class action lawsuit. The litigation follows two sharp stock declines that wiped out over $60 in value per share.

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Capricor Therapeutics Faces Class Action Over HOPE-3 Trial Disclosures

Investors in Capricor Therapeutics are facing a potential recovery battle after a class action lawsuit alleged the company misled shareholders regarding the statistical validity of its HOPE-3 clinical trial. The case centers on claims that the firm altered its statistical analysis plan without FDA agreement shortly before unblinding data.