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Cox Automotive Crowns Top Technicians After Nationwide Skills Challenge

From a starting field of 900 candidates, 30 finalists converged in Nashville to undergo intensive diagnostic and mechanical testing. The event, held in late August, sought to identify the elite technical talent within the company's Fleet and Manheim divisions, pushing participants through 30 specialized hands-on and written performance stations.

Scott & Jon’s Seafood Meals Hit Shelves at Over 1,000 Food Lion Stores

More than 1,000 Food Lion locations across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic now stock Scott & Jon’s frozen seafood meals. The expansion brings four of the Maine-based brand’s signature dishes to both physical aisles and the retailer’s digital pickup and delivery platforms, marking a significant footprint increase for the growing company.

Aardvark Therapeutics Investors Face October Deadline in Securities Suit

Investors who poured more than $100,000 into Aardvark Therapeutics between February 2025 and May 2026 have until October 31 to join a pending class action lawsuit. The case centers on allegations that the company’s IPO documents and subsequent public disclosures contained material misrepresentations regarding the safety of its flagship drug, ARD-101.

ASUR Shareholders Approve Merger and Dual Extraordinary Dividends

Shareholders of Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste finalized a strategic restructuring in Mexico City on August 20, 2026, authorizing a corporate merger with their long-term technical partner, Inversiones y Técnicas Aeroportuarias, alongside a double payout of extraordinary dividends to investors totaling 20 pesos per share.

Luminate Bank Acquires First State Mortgage Assets

Minneapolis-based Luminate Bank is expanding its footprint in the Central United States by acquiring select assets from First State Mortgage Services. The deal integrates the Bloomington, Illinois-based team into Luminate’s national platform, combining First State’s local market dominance with Luminate’s broader suite of construction and non-QM lending products.

Northern Virginia Housing Inventory Climbs as Market Shifts

Northern Virginia’s housing market diverged sharply from national trends in July, marked by a 19.6% surge in active listings. While the rest of the country saw inventory remain stagnant, local buyers benefited from a cooling price environment, as the median sold price dropped 1.3% to $750,000 against a backdrop of increased choice.

Exostar and Fujitsu Partner to Secure Japan’s Defense Supply Chain

Cybersecurity mandates are tightening across allied defense sectors, forcing a shift in how critical industrial bases share sensitive data. Fujitsu has now tapped Exostar to build a secure, managed environment for its new Trusted Supplychain Service in Japan, aligning local suppliers with rigorous international compliance standards.

TrendAI Hits $1 Billion in AWS Marketplace Sales

TrendAI has surpassed $1 billion in global sales through the AWS Marketplace, marking the first time an AI security partner based in the Asia-Pacific and Japan region has reached this threshold. The milestone underscores a shift in how enterprises procure security, moving away from fragmented tools toward unified, consumption-based cloud billing.

Chambers Latin America 2027 Recognizes 31 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys

Thirty-one attorneys from Greenberg Traurig earned rankings in the Chambers Latin America 2027 Guide, alongside 15 of the firm’s practice areas. The U.K.-based publisher selects honorees following extensive independent research and interviews with clients and legal practitioners regarding service quality, commercial awareness, and regional expertise.

Why CD Rates Defied the 2026 Forecasts

When 2026 began, the consensus among analysts was clear: lock in your CD rates before the window closes. Eight months later, that advice looks premature. Instead of the anticipated downward slide, nationwide average yields have actually climbed, proving that bank funding needs often outweigh the Federal Reserve’s influence on retail savings.

Lustgarten Foundation Boosts Pancreatic Cancer Funding to $22.8 Million

The Lustgarten Foundation has committed $22.8 million in new research funding for fiscal year 2026, marking an $8.6 million increase over the previous year. This capital injection supports 18 major projects focused on early detection, personalized medicine, and therapeutic breakthroughs for one of the most difficult cancers to treat.

Selecting a Vacation Rental in Surf City: A Guide to Travel Styles

Choosing the right rental in Surf City requires balancing personal routines with local geography, according to real estate expert Chris Rackley. Instead of relying on guesswork, travelers should prioritize proximity to beach access, group size requirements, and specific neighborhood atmospheres to ensure their stay aligns with their actual travel goals.

Jury Awards Electrician $6.5 Million After Houston Construction Fall

A Harris County jury has awarded $6.5 million to electrician Mark Miller, who suffered severe head, neck, and back injuries after being struck by a coworker and tumbling down a stairwell. The verdict concludes years of litigation against general contractor CIVE, Inc. regarding site safety and worker supervision protocols.

Berry Street Secures SOC 2 Type II Certification for Nutrition Platform

As Berry Street scales its nutrition therapy platform across all 50 states, the company has secured SOC 2 Type II certification. This audit validates the effectiveness of its security controls over a three-month period, providing health plans and enterprise partners with independent verification of its data protection standards.

King Risk Partners Acquires Long Island Agency Norton and Siegel

A 134-year-old staple of the Long Island insurance market is changing hands as King Risk Partners completes its acquisition of Babylon Village-based Norton and Siegel. The deal marks a strategic push for the Florida-based brokerage to deepen its footprint in New York through established regional expertise.

AECOM Faces Securities Investigation Following Earnings Miss

A roughly $2 per share gap between analyst expectations and actual financial results has triggered a legal inquiry into AECOM. The firm Levi & Korsinsky is investigating potential securities law violations after the company reported an adjusted loss of $0.50 per share, falling significantly short of the projected $1.46 to $1.51 range.

Lawsuit Challenges Rhode Island’s Controversial 'Taylor Swift Tax'

More than 40 homeowners have filed a constitutional challenge against Rhode Island’s new property tax on high-value second homes. The law, which took effect July 1, imposes a $5 charge per $1,000 of assessed value on properties exceeding $1 million, sparking accusations of unfair targeting and unconstitutional taxation without representation.

Jeep Launches Smoky Mountain Wrangler Edition at Tennessee Gathering

Amidst a crowd of 50,000 enthusiasts and 20,000 vehicles at the Smoky Mountain Invasion in Pigeon Forge, Jeep has unveiled its latest limited-run vehicle. The 2027 Wrangler Smoky Mountain special edition marks the tenth installment in the brand’s Twelve 4 Twelve series, blending heritage design with modern off-road engineering.

Intuit Faces Class Action Over Alleged Misleading Growth Claims

Investors who incurred financial losses holding Intuit Inc. stock between February 2025 and June 2026 have until September 8 to file for lead plaintiff status in a pending securities fraud lawsuit. The litigation targets alleged misrepresentations regarding the company’s competitive position and the stability of its tax software business.

Vmake Labs Upgrades Video Enhancer with 8K Cinematic Processing

Palo Alto-based Vmake Labs has expanded its Video Enhancer platform, introducing a cinema-grade Master model alongside dedicated Studio and Portrait Pro processing modes. These updates aim to transform amateur, compressed recordings into high-resolution content, allowing creators to achieve professional visual fidelity at resolutions reaching 8K.

Ursa Major Expands Colorado Operations with New Longmont Facility

Ursa Major has officially opened a manufacturing hub in Longmont, Colorado, designed to house over 125 employees. This facility focuses on avionics and in-space propulsion systems, allowing the company to clear space at its Berthoud headquarters for a surge in liquid engine production and solid rocket motor assembly.

Cellebrite Investors Face Potential Class Action After Guidance Cut

Shares of Cellebrite DI Ltd. cratered by more than 30 percent in midday trading after the company reported second-quarter recurring revenue that missed its own projections. The sharp decline arrived alongside a downward revision of full-year 2026 targets, prompting law firm Levi & Korsinsky to launch a formal securities investigation.

Inside the Pet Aquamation Process: A Sustainable Farewell

When pet owners in Oklahoma City seek an alternative to flame-based cremation, they increasingly turn to alkaline hydrolysis. Kyle Humphries, owner of Heavenly Pets Oklahoma, explains the water-based process, which uses natural elements to gently return a companion animal to its remains within a single business day.

Jury Awards $7.1 Million in Artificial Stone Silicosis Trial

A California jury has awarded $7.1 million to the family of Gerardo Ramirez-Soriano, a 46-year-old stone fabrication worker who died from silicosis. The verdict, delivered August 19, marks the fourth plaintiff victory in five U.S. trials concerning the alleged design defects of high-silica artificial stone countertops.

Boot Hill Casino Extends Sports Wagering Partnership Through 2030

The Boot Hill Casino & Resort has secured its operational future in Kansas by finalizing a multi-year extension of its sports wagering management contracts. The agreements, which run through 2030, solidify the casino's role as a primary hub for state-sanctioned sports betting while maintaining its long-standing collaboration with DraftKings.

Starlight Children's Foundation Honors 2026 Pediatric Healthcare Leaders

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt leads the 2026 Starlight Awards honorees, a group recognized for transforming pediatric care through philanthropy, innovation, and advocacy. The foundation selected recipients ranging from hospital child-life teams to digital creators to celebrate efforts that bring play and comfort to seriously ill children.

Why Your Telehealth Doctor’s License Location Matters More Than You Think

When you log into a telehealth consultation, the physical location of your doctor is irrelevant; what matters is your own. A new analysis of national medical regulations clarifies that patients must be treated by physicians authorized in the state where the patient is currently sitting, not where the practice is headquartered.