Riko’s Pizza has acquired its franchise locations in Merrick and Levittown, New York, bringing both sites under corporate ownership. The deal marks the exit of the brand’s original franchisee, who launched the company’s first location outside Connecticut in 2020, and signals a broader push to solidify Riko’s footprint on Long Island.
Slovenia has become the testing ground for the Future 500 Initiative, a new methodology designed to identify high-growth firms with the potential to challenge US and Chinese market dominance. The pilot program unveiled 100 Slovenian companies that have collectively doubled their annual revenues to 2.1 billion euros.
Twenty-one global financial giants, including Goldman Sachs, Citi, and Deutsche Bank, have pledged to launch a joint stablecoin enterprise by late 2026. The coalition aims to bridge the gap between traditional banking security and digital asset utility, targeting a market debut in the first half of 2027.
Business Insurance magazine has named Huntington Insurance a 2026 Best Place to Work, citing the firm's focus on employee engagement and professional support. The recognition highlights the subsidiary’s internal culture as it manages a diverse portfolio of commercial, personal, and life insurance offerings across the United States.
A data-driven pilot in Bled has pinpointed 100 Slovenian companies capable of becoming global champions, marking the first full-scale application of a methodology meant to bridge Europe’s competitiveness gap. With collective revenues doubling to €2.1 billion, these firms offer a blueprint for deploying the European Investment Bank’s €80 billion capital injection.
A cityscape built from $32,404 in discarded lottery tickets stands alongside sculptures exploring the human condition as the Weatherspoon Art Museum at UNC Greensboro launches its latest seasonal offerings, "Art on Paper 2026" and "Body and Soul," both currently open to the public on the university campus.
Security teams can now manage complex machine identity lifecycles using natural language through the new CertSecure Manager MCP Server. By utilizing the Model Context Protocol, the platform allows enterprise AI assistants like Claude and Microsoft Copilot to perform certificate operations while maintaining strict internal governance and human-in-the-loop approval workflows.
Under the shadow of a lunar eclipse, an emergency mission unfolded across southern Missouri as Animal Rescue Corps pulled 86 dogs and two kittens from commercial breeding operations. The rescued animals, ranging from poodles to English bulldogs, were transported to a Tennessee facility to begin long-term rehabilitation and medical treatment.
Austin-based Schlotzsky’s Deli is venturing into new territory by applying its signature culinary style to the Philly Cheesesteak. Starting September 1, the fast-casual chain is rolling out a limited-time menu that translates the classic sandwich profile into sub, calzone, and flatbread formats across its nationwide locations.
At Middle East Energy 2026 in Dubai, BLUETTI has unveiled its ES60 and ES125 commercial energy storage systems. Engineered to bridge the gap between daytime solar production and nocturnal cooling demands, these units offer a scalable solution for facilities navigating the region’s extreme climate and grid instability.
After a decade overseeing the firm's commercial portfolio, Nick Re has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Securitas Critical Infrastructure Services. The transition marks a strategic pivot for the Herndon-based security provider as it concludes its federal contracting operations to sharpen focus on highly regulated private sector environments.
St. Petersburg-based 3D Cloud has officially opened its 3D Visual Configure, Price and Quote (CPQ) workflows to all new enterprise customers. Following a successful private preview, the platform now allows manufacturers and retailers to integrate interactive product visualization with real-time pricing and automated bill of materials generation across various sales channels.
Industry leaders will gather at National Comp 2026 this September in Seattle to address the practical integration of evidence-based medical guidelines into workers' compensation workflows. The session aims to bridge the gap between static clinical recommendations and the day-to-day decision-making processes required for effective claims management.
After 17 years of climbing the ranks from a lighting counter in Austin, Michael O'Shea has been named Director of Technology at Facility Solutions Group. He now takes the helm of the company’s enterprise-wide technology projects, spanning from low-voltage systems and access control to advanced camera and solar installations.
Testing email campaigns across fragmented inbox environments is moving directly into the Salesforce interface. Sinch Mailgun released Mailgun Inspect today, a native Lightning Web Component on the Salesforce AgentExchange that allows marketers to preview and validate email rendering across more than 100 devices without toggling between separate software platforms.
Los Angeles-based personal injury firm BD&J has earned a place in the 2026 Chambers and Partners Spotlight Guide for California, a distinction rarely granted to boutique litigation practices. The recognition highlights the firm’s performance in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases, placing it alongside larger, institutional legal giants.
A 6.3 million SEK deal has solidified the decade-long partnership between Swedish satellite firm GomSpace and Italian logistics provider D-Orbit. Under the agreement, GomSpace will supply critical power systems for all ION Satellite Carrier missions scheduled to launch throughout 2026 and 2027.
A 24-court pickleball facility at Lane Community College has secured a major financial boost, with Peak Credit Union pledging $500,000 to jump-start construction. The donation serves as the anchor for a new matching challenge, inviting the public to double their contributions through the end of the year.
Modern school cafeterias rarely serve a single purpose, often transitioning from lunchrooms to study halls or collaborative project spaces within minutes. SICO, a manufacturer specializing in space-optimization furniture, addressed this shifting environment by launching the Axis™ Table, designed to bridge the gap between high-traffic dining and flexible classroom utility.
Seventy-eight percent of football fans admit they cannot disconnect from the game even after the final whistle, with many carrying the emotional weight of losses and fantasy league outcomes directly into their bedrooms. A new survey suggests this persistent engagement is fueling a hidden physical toll: nocturnal teeth grinding.
More than 115 exhibitors and industry leaders will converge at the Greater Columbus Convention Center from September 14–18, 2026, for the annual BCMC & Framer Summit. The event, hosted by the Structural Building Components Association, serves as a central hub for manufacturing technology, market analysis, and professional networking.
Ecommerce brands ramped up their paid social investment by 70% in the second quarter of 2026, marking a significant shift in digital strategy. Data from over 7,700 Meta ad accounts reveals this aggressive spending push actually coincided with lower costs per click and higher engagement across global markets.
Austin-based semiconductor developer Ideal Power will showcase its B-TRAN bidirectional power switches during the virtual iAccess Alpha Best Ideas Fall Investment Conference. Scheduled for September 15 and 16, 2026, the event highlights companies specifically recommended by the investment community to discuss advancements in solid-state power delivery.
GoPro has reached a definitive agreement to merge with private optical-photonics firm Starman Optical, a move aimed at pivoting the camera maker toward AI infrastructure and defense markets. The transaction includes a $285 million cash payout to shareholders and a plan to eliminate the company's $92 million debt load.
Sequoia Financial Group has acquired BSW Wealth Partners, a Colorado-based firm managing $2.3 billion in assets. The move marks a significant expansion for the Akron-based wealth manager, which now oversees nearly $35 billion in client capital while pushing deeper into the Mountain West market with its latest regional acquisition.
San Francisco-based Culture Amp has secured a position on the Constellation ShortList for both Employee Experience Platforms and Performance Management Platforms. The recognition highlights the company’s role in providing digital tools for organizations navigating the shift toward AI-integrated operations and evolving workforce management strategies.
Happiest Minds Technologies has signed definitive agreements to merge with ITC Infotech, creating a scaled global enterprise aiming for US$ 1 billion in annual revenue by fiscal year 2028. The deal unites two complementary IT service providers to accelerate AI-led digital transformation across 30 countries and 800-plus client accounts.
With 90.93% of shares secured, New York-based Black Pearl Equities has finalized its tender offer for Selectis Health, Inc. at $5.75 per share. The acquisition of the healthcare operator, which manages facilities across Arkansas and Oklahoma, moves to a final merger stage to capture the remaining outstanding stock.
A $19.5 million National Science Foundation grant has tapped Sunthetics, a San Marcos-based startup, to co-lead the development of AI-driven autonomous laboratories. This four-year project aims to create a nationwide infrastructure for automated scientific discovery, positioning the company at the center of the U.S. government’s broader Genesis Mission.
David Reich, a father of three and former Uber executive, has launched Fambot, an AI-powered "chief of staff" designed to consolidate fragmented family communications. With $3.5 million in pre-seed funding, the platform aggregates school emails, calendars, and group chats into a single, actionable daily text message for parents.
