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Deloitte and Billie Jean King Partner to Reform Women's Sports Pipeline

Conflict persists in women's sports: while global revenue is projected to hit $3 billion this year, systemic infrastructure gaps remain. Billie Jean King and Deloitte US chair Lara Abrash are launching a strategic collaboration to address these disparities, aiming to bridge the divide between athletic potential and executive leadership.

Rachael Ray Foundation Opens $5,000 Grants for Culinary Programs

High school culinary and management programs now have a path to secure $5,000 in funding through the 2026 Rachael Ray ProStart Grow Grants. The initiative, a partnership between the Rachael Ray Foundation and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, aims to bolster classroom resources and expand vocational opportunities for students.

Astra Space Stockholder Class Action Settlement Reaches $2.7 Million

A $2.7 million settlement has been reached in the Delaware Court of Chancery regarding a class action lawsuit involving Astra Space, Inc. stockholders. The agreement resolves claims against defendants Chris C. Kemp and Adam P. London stemming from the company's merger with Apogee Merger Sub Inc. in 2024.

IdentityIQ Launches Spanish-Language Financial Security Suite

More than 41 million Spanish-dominant speakers in the United States now have direct access to identity theft protection and credit monitoring tools. The new offering from Temecula-based IdentityIQ removes language barriers, allowing users to manage their financial health, dashboard alerts, and credit profiles entirely in their native language.

Xi Jinping Outlines Path for SCO Amid Shifting Global Order

Gathered in Bishkek for the 26th Council of Heads of State, leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization faced a world significantly more volatile than at the body’s inception 25 years ago. President Xi Jinping responded by urging the bloc to prioritize shared development and reform global governance structures.

Baptist Health’s inaugural class begins clinical rotations

Seventy-four medical students have fanned out across the Mid-South to begin their third-year clinical rotations, marking the first time students from the Baptist Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine have entered active hospital environments to complete their training in Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee.

Newmark Absorbs Altus Group’s Development Advisory Division

Newmark Group has finalized the acquisition of the Development Advisory business from Altus Group Limited, integrating approximately 335 professionals into its existing Project Management platform. The deal marks a strategic expansion for the commercial real estate firm, broadening its reach across North American and Asia Pacific markets.

Soka University Boosts Tuition Aid for Families Earning $200,000

Soka University of America is dramatically increasing its financial aid reach, shifting its full-tuition threshold from $90,000 to $200,000 annually. Starting in the 2027-2028 academic year, the expanded Soka Opportunity Plan aims to remove cost barriers for middle-income families while maintaining automatic merit scholarships for every admitted undergraduate student.

Research Solutions Sets September 9 Date for Fiscal 2026 Earnings

Henderson-based Research Solutions will disclose its financial performance for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2026 on Wednesday, September 9. The company, which specializes in AI-driven research workflow platforms, plans to release the data shortly after markets close before holding a live conference call with management.

Selecting Commercial Counsel: A Financial Perspective

Legal disputes are fundamentally financial liabilities that demand a strategic approach to outside counsel selection. According to Dallas-based attorney David Gibson, chief financial officers must look beyond courtroom experience to evaluate how a firm’s billing, staffing, and communication style will ultimately impact the company’s balance sheet and long-term stability.

Egan-Jones Links Sovereign Debt Risks to Industrial Shift

With 30-year U.S. Treasury yields hitting 5.31 percent in August—a level not seen since 2007—Egan-Jones warns that mounting sovereign debt and the migration of industrial dominance are creating a precarious fiscal landscape that mirrors the slow decline of post-war Britain.

Why High-Income Earners Bleed Deductions Before Year-End

High-income earners often forfeit significant tax savings not through a lack of awareness, but through poor coordination and missed timing. According to tax expert Sal Julian, the gap between potential deductions and actual tax liability frequently widens because financial decisions are made in isolation from a broader year-end strategy.

Yellow Wood Partners to Acquire Nestlé’s $1 Billion VMS Platform

Private equity firm Yellow Wood Partners has reached an agreement to acquire the Holistic Health platform from Nestlé for $1.0 billion. The deal brings a portfolio of major vitamins, minerals, and supplements brands—including Nature's Bounty, Nuun, and Osteo Bi-Flex—under the firm’s consumer-focused investment umbrella.

Bob MacIntyre and Elijah Craig Campaign to Unify Whiskey Spelling

Scottish PGA professional Bob MacIntyre is stepping away from his native spelling roots, joining American brand Elijah Craig to lobby for a standardized "whiskey" with an "e." The campaign, launched for National Bourbon Heritage Month, aims to bridge the Atlantic divide between Scotch and Bourbon enthusiasts through a public vote.

Astemo to Invest $112 Million in Kentucky EV Component Production

A $112 million capital infusion will transform Astemo Americas’ Berea footprint, adding 114 jobs and nearly 300,000 square feet of production space. The investment targets the surging demand for hybrid electric-vehicle motors, reinforcing the company's long-standing manufacturing presence in Madison County.

Why Insulation Fails to Stop Drafts in Older Homes

A room may remain freezing even after a fresh layer of insulation is installed, a phenomenon Darren Haggett attributes to neglected air leaks. While insulation serves as a thermal blanket for building surfaces, it cannot block the convective air currents that snake through gaps in a home’s structural envelope.

Texas Health Plans Expand Access for Students Returning to Class

With over 1.6 million Texans enrolled in regional coverage, the Texas Association of Community Health Plans is pushing for a broader focus on student wellness. As classrooms fill up across the state, the organization is leveraging local partnerships to bridge the gap between clinical checkups and essential community-based support services.

Live at the Station Festival Heads to Texas A&M Campus

The Live at the Station music festival will move to the heart of College Station this fall, transforming Texas A&M’s Aggie Park into a concert venue for the first time. Scheduled for November 7, 2026, the one-day event coincides with the university's 150th anniversary celebration.

Later Consolidates Influencer Marketing and Affiliate Commerce

Seventeen clicks occur every second on Later’s network, driving 86,000 daily sales and pushing the platform’s total creator payouts past $300 million. As the company reports revenue doubling over two years, it is folding its affiliate arm, Mavely, into the Later brand to create a unified full-funnel marketing system.

Carlos Sainz and New Era Launch TEAM FIFTY5 Lifestyle Collection

Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz is stepping off the racetrack to debut a new headwear and apparel collaboration with New Era. The TEAM FIFTY5 Fall/Holiday 2026 collection shifts the focus from high-speed performance to refined, everyday essentials, grounding the motorsport brand in a versatile, lifestyle-focused aesthetic.

Consumers Energy Launches Digital Verification Tool for Field Crews

Residents in southeast Michigan and surrounding regions can now verify the legitimacy of utility workers through a new online portal. By inputting an address into the Crew Check platform, customers gain access to vehicle identification details, providing a digital safeguard against unauthorized access to their properties during natural gas upgrades.

NASB Financial Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.35 Per Share

Kansas City-based NASB Financial, Inc. will distribute a quarterly cash dividend of $0.35 per share to its investors later this month. The board-approved payout serves stockholders of record as of September 11, with the funds scheduled for distribution on September 25, 2026.

Investors Face September Deadline in Cogent Communications Class Action

Investors in Cogent Communications Holdings have until September 21, 2026, to file as lead plaintiffs in a securities class action lawsuit. The litigation centers on allegations that the company misled shareholders regarding the viability of its optical wavelength backlog, painting an inflated picture of future revenue potential.

Monks Secures Leader Status in Gartner Magic Quadrant

CMOs are narrowing their agency rosters to survive an era of flat budgets and AI disruption, a shift that has propelled S4 Capital’s Monks into the leader quadrant of the August 2026 Gartner report. The firm now faces the mandate of proving measurable ROI while scaling personalized content at speed.

BitcoinIRA Launches Taxable Accounts to Bypass Retirement Restrictions

Las Vegas-based BitcoinIRA is shedding its retirement-only focus with the introduction of Freedom Accounts, a new taxable investment vehicle. By bypassing the rigid contribution limits and distribution rules of traditional IRAs, the platform now allows users to manage both long-term retirement holdings and active, non-retirement digital assets from a single dashboard.

Fred Giahi Brings Personalized Senior Care Guidance to South Fulton

After watching his own family struggle to find adequate care for relatives facing Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, Fred Giahi has launched a local branch of Trua Senior Living Locators. The service aims to replace the exhausting, often confusing search process with a more compassionate, clinically-informed approach for South Fulton families.

Investors Target PROCEPT BioRobotics Over Alleged Sales Inflation

A federal securities class action lawsuit now targets PROCEPT BioRobotics, alleging the company artificially inflated revenue by pushing bulk handpiece discounts that far exceeded actual medical demand. Investors who acquired common stock between February 28, 2024, and February 25, 2026, face a September 22, 2026, deadline to seek lead plaintiff status.

Wix Faces Class Action Lawsuit Following Share Price Collapse

A 27% drop in Wix.com shares this May has triggered a securities class action lawsuit, with investors alleging the company misled them regarding the financial strain caused by its AI-driven initiatives. The legal challenge centers on whether Wix hid the true costs and competitive failures of its Harmony and Base44 platforms.

Club Med Launches Annual Ski Sale Offering Discounts for Winter 2026-27

Travelers looking to secure their winter getaways have a limited two-week window to capitalize on Club Med's "Ski Days" promotion, which runs through September 15. The sale promises up to $1,040 in instant savings on bookings at various French Alps resorts and the company's Canadian property in Québec-Charlevoix.