The Board of Directors at NACCO Industries has appointed Patrick J. Burns as an independent director, effective August 19, 2026. Burns joins the company with over thirty years of executive experience, having held top leadership roles across various industrial and manufacturing sectors throughout his career.
Charlotte-based Big V Property Group has launched Big V Direct, a digital portal designed to grant accredited investors entry into institutional-grade retail real estate. By bypassing traditional barriers, the firm aims to allow individuals to participate in ownership of open-air shopping centers alongside established institutional partners.
At the 2026 Epic Users Group Meeting, QuadMed achieved a top 1% global ranking for platform usage, signaling a shift in employer-sponsored healthcare. By securing a 9 out of 10 score in Epic’s Gold Stars program, the Sussex-based firm has validated its strategy of embedding advanced digital infrastructure into primary care.
New York sports media staples Sal Licata, Jimmy Traina, and John Jastremski are teaming up to launch Underscore Media, a digital-first platform designed to capture the city’s high-octane sports culture. Backed by executive Steve Hirsch, the venture promises a mix of live programming, newsletters, and exclusive events starting September 8, 2026.
Following a record-breaking first half of the year, Mountain View-based Cyberhaven has appointed Todd Rotger as President of Go-to-Market to spearhead the company’s next phase of growth. The security firm also added three other senior leaders to its executive ranks to bolster product, marketing, and customer experience operations.
Following successful Phase 1b clinical trials for its psoriasis treatment, SFA Therapeutics has overhauled its executive suite to pivot toward commercial expansion. The Jenkintown-based biotech firm appointed former Mayne Pharmaceuticals CEO Shawn Patrick O'Brien to lead the company as it advances its immune-resetting drug platform into late-stage trials.
Tokyo-based sports educator Leifras Co., Ltd. shifted its 25th-anniversary celebration away from internal corporate milestones on August 19, 2026, by hosting Family Day 2026. The event invited employees and their children to the company’s Yebisu Garden Place headquarters to recognize the domestic support systems behind its workforce.
For decades, the medical community frequently dismissed stuttering as a transient behavioral phase. A new consensus from the Stuttering Treatment and Research Society now demands a shift, defining the condition as a heterogeneous, biological, and brain-based disorder that requires integrated care across psychiatry, neurology, and speech-language pathology.
Cellebrite is broadening the reach of its Genesis platform, moving from a public-sector focus to general availability for global enterprise organizations. Following its June launch for law enforcement, the AI-driven tool is now active in Australia and the United Kingdom, with a European Union rollout scheduled for later this month.
Ann Taylor is moving away from traditional corporate imagery with its Fall 2026 'This Is Ann' campaign, a 360-degree marketing rollout designed to reflect the multifaceted lives of modern women. The initiative aims to reposition the heritage brand by focusing on versatility, blending career-focused tailoring with off-duty style.
More than 13 million Americans navigate the daily challenges of urinary incontinence, a condition that frequently disrupts both sleep and personal confidence. To address this, Wellspect HealthCare has introduced the Surity Urinary Management System, a new collection device designed to integrate discreetly into the routines of patients and their caregivers.
Newport Beach-based Renata Medical has closed a $25 million Series D financing round led by ARCHIMED, a global firm specializing in healthcare investments. The capital injection aims to accelerate the international rollout of the company's Minima Stent System and bolster its pipeline of specialized cardiovascular devices for children.
A spectral investigator is now patrolling the edge of your monitor. Developer Conradical Games and publisher Playsaurus released Desktop Detective today on Steam, an idle RPG that functions alongside your primary tasks by allowing players to solve crimes and collect gear while they work, browse, or game in other windows.
Navigating international transit with heavy bags is a common friction point for modern travelers, but New York-based LuggageToShip.com is betting on automation to solve it. The company has expanded its AI-powered platform, allowing users to compare, book, and track door-to-door shipping services across more than 220 countries and territories.
As patients increasingly bypass traditional search results for direct answers from tools like ChatGPT and Gemini, Tampa-based Identity Dental Marketing has launched the dental industry’s first formal study comparing Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) against standard search engine optimization to maintain practice visibility in an AI-dominated landscape.
With clients like the U.S. Air Force relying on its spatial intelligence platforms, San Francisco-based Schemata is expanding its engineering team to reinforce data privacy. The company is actively recruiting a security engineer to oversee infrastructure protection as it scales toward broader commercial and military adoption.
LSU running back Harlem Berry and UCLA wide receiver Leland Smith are trading their jerseys for chocolate bars to headline the new "Let Them Reign" campaign. The iconic fundraising brand is leveraging the athletes' personal histories as former child sellers to rebrand its traditional model for a new generation of students.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted accelerated approval to Bristol Myers Squibb’s ZENBEXUS, marking the first time a CELMoD therapy has cleared federal oversight. Central to this decision was the use of a proprietary Hematogenix assay to measure minimal residual disease, a key efficacy endpoint in clinical trials.
The arrival of SpaceX on the Nasdaq serves as a litmus test for investor appetite regarding high-valuation tech giants. For Thomas H. Ruggie, founder of Destiny Family Office, the debut represents more than a single stock offering; it is a catalyst for rebalancing portfolios and setting precedents for future private-to-public transitions.
Thousands of Denver students are expected to descend on George Washington High School on August 30, 2026, for the second annual Quincy’s Community Classic. The event, hosted by local basketball creator Quincy Helsel and nutrition brand TruHeight, blends competitive sport with a massive giveaway of school essentials and carnival entertainment.
A sudden jump in utility costs rarely happens by chance, according to Tim Martin of Greensboro’s Jimmy’s Plumbing. While homeowners often suspect a meter error or rate hike, the culprit is frequently a silent plumbing failure—a hidden leak draining hundreds of gallons long before it ever hits the floor.
Seventy-four percent of American employees are more concerned about becoming reliant on artificial intelligence than they are about being replaced by it. According to the new AI Identity Report from the Acceleration Community of Companies, this growing dependency is fostering a workplace crisis of confidence, creativity, and professional identity.
Regression is a silent thief in aquatic training, where even a short break can erase months of hard-won muscle memory. Woody Alpern, a veteran swim instructor in Atlanta, argues that the winter months are not a time for intermission, but a critical period for consolidating safety and skill retention.
Students across the United States can now settle tuition bills using PayPal and Venmo, as the payment giants integrate their services with major campus platforms Illumia, Nelnet Campus Commerce, and TouchNet. This move brings familiar consumer payment tools to one of the most significant financial obligations for families.
Sisram Medical reported US$171.4 million in revenue for the first half of 2026, a 3.6% increase fueled by a 54.2% surge in its injectables division. While the company faced a 21.6% revenue decline in North America, robust expansion across the APAC region helped stabilize its international financial performance.
The Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy has selected five early career scientists for its 2026 awards, distributing over $1 million to push the boundaries of cancer treatment. This funding supports high-risk, high-reward projects ranging from programmable bacterial medicines to advanced spatiotemporal imaging of tumor microenvironments.
Candy consumers seeking novel textures have a new option as HARIBO rolls out Balla Bites and Balla Bites Sour nationwide. The bite-sized treats feature a dual-texture design, combining a chewy exterior with a soft center, marking a departure from the brand’s traditional single-texture gummi offerings.
With 99% of AI-detected vulnerabilities remaining unpatched, Hexaware Technologies is launching Zero Vulnerability, an automated service designed to bridge the gap between rapid threat discovery and enterprise remediation capacity. The platform aims to accelerate the resolution lifecycle while verifying that security flaws are fully neutralized in production environments.
Conagra Brands is tapping into nostalgia this holiday season by launching a collaborative collection of baking mixes and hot cocoa featuring the Peanuts cast. Starting this month, the limited-edition line brings Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and Peppermint Patty to grocery aisles across the country through seasonal treats and collectible packaging.
United Community has appointed veteran banking executive Tom Speir as its new executive vice president and chief financial officer. Starting September 8, Speir will oversee the institution's capital management, strategic planning, and investor relations, stepping into the role vacated by the retiring Jefferson Harralson at the Greenville-based bank.
