Thirteen employees at NewMark Merrill Companies have successfully transitioned from software users to architects, deploying 53 custom AI solutions across the firm. By bypassing off-the-shelf products in favor of internal development, the team recovered nearly 3,800 hours of annual capacity while boosting analytical output quality by 34 percent.
Stepping away from her iconic role in Emily in Paris, French actress Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu is anchoring the new 'We Love Concealer' campaign for Haus Labs. The collaboration highlights the brand's Triclone Skin Tech collection, positioning the 60-year-old style icon as a modern advocate for ageless, expressive beauty.
A rare disease patient currently faces an average five-to-seven-year diagnostic odyssey, a process often hindered by fragmented medical records. To bridge this gap, San Francisco-based Probably Genetic has secured up to $10 million from ARPA-H, aiming to deploy AI-driven diagnostic tools that synthesize patient-reported data with biological insights.
Streamer IShowSpeed and personal care brand Dr. Squatch are betting that Gen Z prefers participation over traditional advertising. Their new nine-week global competition, SPEEDRUN: Million Dollar Mission, turns retail aisles and social media feeds into a massive treasure hunt, offering fans a piece of a $1 million prize pool.
Thousands of driverless trucks will soon navigate Saudi Arabia’s primary freight corridors, marking the first phase of a national-scale autonomous infrastructure project. HUMAIN, a PIF-backed AI firm, has tapped Silicon Valley’s Applied Intuition to deploy a physical AI platform designed to transform regional logistics and industrial efficiency by 2030.
With over 13 years of leadership in high-risk industrial sectors, Angelo Randerson has joined The Partner Companies to oversee environmental, health, and safety strategy across its global manufacturing footprint. He steps into the role as the firm scales its operations within the aerospace, defense, and medical manufacturing markets.
While most South Florida businesses burn budgets on predictable paid digital channels, Boynton Beach agency Good At Marketing is betting that the most valuable asset in 2026 is earned media. The firm has launched exclusive software designed to secure press coverage that remains inaccessible through traditional advertising spend.
Fort Lauderdale United FC has secured a multi-year partnership with financial platform Affiniti, designating the fintech firm as the club's official kit partner. Beyond brand visibility on jerseys and matchday signage, the collaboration aims to embed Affiniti’s expense management and banking tools directly into the South Florida small business ecosystem.
Columbus-based financial rating firm Demotech, Inc. has aligned with Equalizer Insurance Services to provide specialized market access for its network of more than 450 rated carriers. This collaboration aims to resolve coverage gaps for regional and specialty insurers by leveraging proprietary products and brokerage capacity across 50 states.
Two days after debuting in Lawrenceville, international retailer Primark is set to open its second Georgia location at the Augusta Mall on September 10. The 28,000-square-foot store marks the brand's 48th expansion in the United States, bringing its signature mix of budget-friendly fashion and team-branded apparel to the region.
For many families in Baltimore, the battle against tooth decay often feels like a losing struggle, yet consistent habits can change the trajectory of oral health. Dr. Benjamin Shelton and Dr. Cohloe-Shai Shelton of Shelton Family Dental offer a roadmap for protecting teeth at every stage of life.
A class action lawsuit filed in Alameda County Superior Court accuses TPS Aviation of systemic wage theft. The complaint, brought by San Francisco labor attorneys, claims the company denied employees overtime pay, failed to provide mandatory meal breaks, and issued inaccurate wage statements in violation of California law.
Universal Music Group has funneled nearly €10 million into its own stock over the final week of August, bringing the company to the brink of its €250 million repurchase goal. Between August 24 and August 28, the Hilversum-based music giant acquired 670,703 shares at an average price of €14.76.
Universal Music Group has spent nearly €10 million in a single week to reacquire its own stock, bringing the company to the brink of its €250 million buyback target. Between August 24 and August 28, the music giant purchased 670,703 shares at an average price of €14.76 per share.
A two-year-old child drowned in an Austin apartment pool on August 15, prompting a wrongful death lawsuit against the property's management. Filed by the Potts Law Firm, the complaint highlights a total failure in maintenance, specifically citing murky water and a complete lack of lighting that rendered the facility invisible and deadly.
Under the leadership of CEO Todd Blue, LAPIS officially launched its newest Porsche dealership in Livermore, California, on August 31, 2026. The opening serves as a strategic expansion for the automotive group and marks a high-profile return to the brand for Blue, who began his career in the Porsche network.
With 69,000 Americans lost to drug overdoses in 2025, the Scientology Network is marking International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31 with a marathon broadcast. The programming focuses on grassroots educational initiatives designed to curb substance abuse through the Foundation for a Drug-Free World.
With bank-led Buy Now, Pay Later usage climbing 73 percent this year, financial institutions are under mounting pressure to secure their share of holiday transactions. To address this, Scottsdale-based equipifi has extended its annual summit to three days, focusing specifically on holiday readiness and competitive payment strategies.
At the LEAP 2026 conference in Riyadh, HUMAIN and KORA Systems announced a strategic collaboration to build HUMAIN OS. This enterprise-grade platform aims to move artificial intelligence from a secondary application layer directly into the core architecture of the operating system, shifting the focus from manual command to intent-based execution.
A joint venture between AMD, Cisco, and the Saudi-backed firm HUMAIN has officially brought its first production AI compute infrastructure online in Riyadh. Utilizing AMD Instinct MI355X GPUs and Cisco Silicon One networking, the project aims to provide sovereign AI capabilities to both domestic and international markets.
Legal teams can now automate administrative workflows within Microsoft Copilot, as RelativityOne connects its platform to the generative AI assistant via the Model Context Protocol. This integration allows professionals to execute tasks and generate reports using natural language without leaving their primary Microsoft 365 workspace.
Many policyholders treat insurance as a static set-it-and-forget-it expense, leaving their coverage dangerously misaligned with their actual needs. Austin Budreau, an insurance expert based in Angola, Indiana, warns that failing to adjust policies after major life milestones or market shifts often leads to significant protection gaps during a crisis.
Active customer accounts in Tennessee and north Georgia are receiving an $11.92 bill credit this week, the latest distribution of funds recovered from manufacturers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. This payout brings the total compensation provided to each household to more than $71 since the legal settlement process began.
Knicks star Josh Hart is stepping off the court and into a press conference parody to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Grey Goose Honey Deuce. The partnership anchors this year’s US Open festivities, bridging the gap between professional sports culture and the tournament's signature cocktail ritual.
San Francisco-based Outmarket AI has unveiled a specialized module designed to replace manual data entry and spreadsheet manipulation in insurance benefits administration. By deploying AI-native document processing, the platform transforms raw carrier files and census data into structured outputs, aiming to reclaim hours previously lost to administrative overhead.
Four independent investigators have secured $75,000 grants each to analyze how medical board certification impacts patient care and physician training. The American Board of Medical Specialties Research and Education Foundation announced the $300,000 total funding package on August 31, launching a two-year study cycle aimed at refining professional standards.
Thousands of gamers converged on the GIGABYTE booth in Cologne this week to test the new AORUS INFINITY series, a collection of hardware designed to blend aerospace-inspired engineering with AI-driven performance. The showcase highlighted the company’s pivot toward integrated ecosystems, prioritizing both raw computational power and radical aesthetic customization.
With over $850 million in annual regional revenue and a portfolio spanning semiconductor infrastructure to higher education, Engineered Structures Inc. has secured top honors from Engineering News-Record. The 2026 Intermountain Contractor of the Year designation recognizes the firm’s rapid scaling while maintaining deep roots in Idaho, Utah, and Montana.
Customers who purchased Dr. Squatch personal care products between November 1, 2018, and August 29, 2026, may qualify for a payout. A $9 million settlement fund has been established to resolve a class action lawsuit alleging the company falsely marketed synthetic-containing items as natural products.
San Francisco-based Vervoe is shifting its AI-powered skills validation platform toward enterprise-scale operations, launching a dedicated advisory function and automated interview scheduling while appointing two veteran industry leaders to drive growth in the United States and global markets.
