Pollstar’s 2026 ranking of top U.S. casino venues features seven Hard Rock properties, with the brand’s flagship Hollywood location securing the top spot for the second consecutive year. The recognition highlights the company's aggressive expansion in live entertainment, which now serves as a central pillar of its national hospitality strategy.
New York-based intelligence platform De¹ has secured an investment from YZi Labs to accelerate the development of its Financial World Model. The partnership aims to integrate AI-native infrastructure into the BNB Chain ecosystem, enabling autonomous agents to learn from and operate within real-time, global liquidity markets.
With over three decades of experience navigating the complexities of medical device regulation, Scott D. Wampler has been named Chief Executive Officer of Cincinnati-based Sense Neuro Diagnostics. His tenure began August 26, 2026, marking a strategic shift as the company prepares to advance its clinical and regulatory milestones.
A New York law firm is scrutinizing the fiduciary conduct behind four major corporate transactions, questioning whether shareholders are receiving fair value. Halper Sadeh LLC has opened investigations into Utz Brands, Victory Capital Holdings, Fulcrum Therapeutics, and Caesars Entertainment, citing potential violations of federal securities laws and insufficient disclosure terms.
The University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business has appointed former BECU Chief Risk Officer John Stewart as the new Director and Executive-in-Residence for the Smith Enterprise Risk Consortium. Stewart, an original member of the hub’s advisory council, succeeds Clifford Rossi in leading the industry-facing risk management organization.
A violent torrent of ice and rock obliterated a major China-Nepal border crossing on Wednesday, as a high-altitude glacier collapse in the Himalayas transformed into a catastrophic mudslide. The disaster at Gyirong Port claimed lives and left hundreds missing, exposing the lethal vulnerability of remote, warming mountain corridors.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has concluded its review of ByHeart’s root cause investigation, signaling a critical step toward resuming infant formula production. Agency inspectors found no evidence within the company's manufacturing facilities to explain the 2025 botulism outbreak, shifting the focus of the ongoing federal probe toward third-party ingredient suppliers.
Two decades after launching a single clinic on Sunset Boulevard, LaserAway has expanded into a national powerhouse with the opening of its 229th location in University Park, Florida. The milestone underscores a streak of continuous growth for the firm, which has avoided a single clinic closure since 2006.
To support its rapid expansion into over 450 retail stores, emerging footwear brand STOKE Shoes has appointed Barrett Distribution Centers as its primary third-party logistics partner. The collaboration aims to scale STOKE’s specialized direct-to-consumer and wholesale operations through Barrett’s national fulfillment network and expertise in high-growth footwear distribution.
As the legislative clock ticks down on wildfire liability reform, advocates are warning lawmakers that rushed policy could inadvertently shield utilities from accountability. Consumer Watchdog and the Every Fire Survivor's Network issued a final plea today, demanding that any new framework prioritize victim rights over corporate bailouts.
Beginning in September, The Kroger Co. is deploying a nationwide wellness initiative designed to integrate health resources directly into the grocery shopping experience. The program features weekend in-store consultations with pharmacists and dietitians, alongside four regional community festivals aimed at promoting healthier lifestyle choices for local shoppers.
Two decades after launching a single clinic on Sunset Boulevard, LaserAway has reached a milestone with its 230th location. The new Washington, D.C. site at 1427 P St. NW underscores the company’s sustained expansion, having maintained an uninterrupted growth trajectory since its 2006 founding in West Hollywood.
A $104 million senior loan from Dallas-based Civitas Capital Group is set to break ground on The Summit, a 164-unit multifamily complex in Avon, Colorado. The project, developed by Grand Peaks, addresses chronic inventory shortages in the Vail Valley while leveraging the rural EB-5 investment program to secure capital.
With a September 4 deadline looming, investors who suffered losses in Photronics, Inc. are being urged to join a federal class action lawsuit. The litigation claims the company misled shareholders regarding its high-end integrated circuit product pipeline, masking severe operational bottlenecks behind optimistic financial guidance throughout early 2026.
Investors holding Cogent Communications Holdings stock have until September 21, 2026, to seek lead plaintiff status in a securities class action. The lawsuit, spearheaded by Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP, targets the company’s alleged misrepresentation of its optical wavelength backlog and its ability to convert those orders into actual revenue.
Elixir Global has unified its diverse portfolio of enterprise AI transformation and consulting services under one brand name and digital portal. While the group retains its distinct legal registrations across the United States and India, the rebranding signals a shift toward a singular, cohesive market presence for its international operations.
More than 75% of Clayton’s 20,000-strong workforce spent their paid time off serving local causes last year, pushing the company’s five-year volunteer total past 375,000 hours. The initiative, known as Clayton Impact, leverages corporate resources to mobilize staff across the United States for community-focused projects.
A 6.6% drop in Guggenheim Strategic Opportunities Fund shares on August 20 followed allegations that the fund sustained $1.74 billion in shareholder distributions by issuing new shares rather than generating sufficient earnings. The revelation has triggered a formal investigation by the shareholder rights firm Hagens Berman.
Liberty Restoration Group has acquired ServiceMaster Restoration Services by KRS, adding three offices in Illinois and Wisconsin to its network. This follows the April purchase of ServiceMaster of Columbia in Missouri, marking a significant consolidation of regional restoration services under a single platform to boost capacity and local response times.
A years-long legal battle over the Clipper Mill development reached a definitive end as the Supreme Court of Maryland affirmed the dismissal of all claims against investor Larry E. Jennings Jr. The ruling cements earlier decisions that the plaintiffs failed to demonstrate the specific legal injury required to pursue the case.
Automating human interactions in sales produces a bill that arrives 18 months later, according to Futuri CEO Daniel Anstandig. After consulting with 40 enterprise sales leaders, he suggests that companies are failing to distinguish between mechanical tasks and critical human moments, leading to quiet customer disengagement.
As American consumer habits shift toward fresh produce, the European Union-funded "Charming Taste of Europe" campaign is pushing Imathia kiwis as a staple for summer snacking. With 40% of U.S. consumers now prioritizing freshness in their dietary choices, Greek exporters are looking to capitalize on this growing health-conscious trend.
Investors in Capricor Therapeutics face a September 28 deadline to seek lead plaintiff status in a securities class action following the FDA's decision to push back the review date for the company’s Duchenne muscular dystrophy drug, deramiocel, to November 22, 2026.
Moving beyond mere aesthetics, UNice Hair is reshaping the human hair wig market by prioritizing mechanical security and wearer comfort. The brand’s 2026 product strategy centers on solving the daily friction of installation and movement, turning traditional hair accessories into performance-driven tools for the modern consumer.
Surgeons at Tampa General Hospital and the Florida Orthopaedic Institute have completed the first global operation using the EVOS Pelvic and Acetabular System. The milestone surgery marks a shift in how medical teams approach complex trauma, utilizing an implant technology designed by clinicians to stabilize severe hip and pelvic fractures.
Lucid Group has appointed three industry veterans to executive roles, tasking them with refining the automaker's commercial execution and financial oversight. The hires of Shawn Mirabal, Mike Molino, and Angela Zepeda signal a strategic push to stabilize operational performance and sharpen the company's customer-facing initiatives.
At the historic Touro Synagogue in New Orleans, the U.S. Postal Service will host a public dedication ceremony on September 29 for its latest commemorative stamp. This release marks the ninth iteration of the agency’s Hanukkah series, honoring the eight-day festival that begins this year at sundown on December 4.
LifeTech Scientific Corporation reported a revenue of RMB600.8 million for the first half of 2026, marking a period of strategic consolidation. With gross profit margins climbing to 77.5%, the medical device manufacturer navigated domestic market challenges while maintaining upward momentum across its international distribution networks in Europe and Asia.
Investors who purchased Aardvark Therapeutics stock between February 2025 and May 2026 are facing a critical deadline to join a securities class action lawsuit. Law firm Hagens Berman is representing shareholders, alleging the biopharmaceutical company misled the market regarding the safety profile of its lead drug candidate, ARD-101.
Under the banner of tokenization as a new path for data value, the 2026 China International Big Data Industry Expo launched in Guiyang on August 28. The event serves as a central hub for global industry players to examine the future of computing power, data security, and intelligent digital applications.
