The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation has appointed Dr. Monica Parrish Trent as its new Executive Director. Bringing over 25 years of experience in workforce development and higher education, Trent will oversee the organization's mission to provide training and career pathways within the restaurant and hospitality sectors.
The assumption that the most powerful AI model will inevitably dominate the market is flawed, according to a new study from the California Management Review. Researchers found that ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Claude are not competing for the same crown, but are instead thriving by occupying three distinct, non-overlapping strategic positions.
Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale is putting his celebrity platform behind the ASPCA’s The Rescue Effect, a national campaign aimed at clearing overcrowded shelters. Alongside his own rescue dog, Kaya, the musician is highlighting how individual adoptions provide the critical space and resources needed to support millions of displaced animals.
Las Vegas has reclaimed its place on the global culinary map as the Michelin Guide returns to the city after a 17-year hiatus. MGM Resorts emerged as the clear leader in the inaugural Southwest edition, securing a total of four stars across three properties and earning the region’s only two-star distinction.
Expanding its expedition footprint, Atlas Ocean Voyages has unveiled seven new pre-voyage land programs for its spring 2029 season in Kenya and South Africa. These excursions, ranging from vineyard escapes to private reserve safaris, allow guests to explore regional wildlife and landscapes before boarding the yacht Atlas Adventurer.
Moving beyond its roots in automotive and consumer tech, digital publisher Recombu is relaunching as a comprehensive lifestyle destination. Under the ownership of CANDR Media Group, the site now integrates fashion, culture, and travel, backed by a redesigned digital interface and a refreshed editorial leadership team.
Faced with persistent staffing shortages and rising administrative complexity, Los Angeles-based Incuvio Health is expanding its business process outsourcing capabilities. The firm aims to provide health systems and providers with a single, technology-enabled partner to manage everything from prior authorizations to audit readiness and clinical workflows.
Three partners from the San Mateo firm Madigan & Lewis, LLP have secured spots in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, a peer-reviewed guide honoring top legal practitioners. The recognition highlights the firm’s influence in California family law, spanning divorce, mediation, and complex asset division disputes.
Moving beyond the traditional bodybuilding gym locker, Los Angeles-based Sports Research is repositioning creatine as a foundational supplement for daily health. The company recently launched a new capsule format at Costco and Amazon, signaling a strategic shift to capture a broader audience interested in cognitive support and healthy aging.
Investors who incurred financial losses holding Alibaba Group Holding Limited securities between June 26, 2025, and June 24, 2026, have until October 5, 2026, to apply for lead plaintiff status. The class action litigation centers on allegations that the company concealed its ties to Chinese military-affiliated entities.
For the 22nd consecutive year, Lynn L. Bergeson has secured a Band 1 ranking in the Chambers USA Guide, cementing her status as a preeminent figure in environmental law. This recognition adds to a quarter-century of accolades from Best Lawyers, highlighting her influence in complex chemical regulatory landscapes.
Smoke, not flame, is the primary threat to cleanroom production, often forcing months of costly decontamination. AES Cleanroom Technology has addressed this vulnerability by securing FM 4882 approval for its modular wall and ceiling systems, ensuring minimal smoke generation during fire events in highly sensitive manufacturing environments.
Narayanan Parameswaran will assume the role of executive vice president for research at Rosalind Franklin University on December 2, 2026. Bringing a background in physiology and translational science from Michigan State University, he is tasked with steering the institution’s research enterprise and expanding its network of academic and industry partnerships.
Equalis Group has secured a strategic partnership with Provista, effective August 26, 2026, to expand access to supply chain solutions for public agencies. By leveraging Provista’s contract portfolio, the organization aims to streamline purchasing processes and improve resource management for public sector entities across the United States.
Investors who incurred financial losses holding Primoris Services Corporation stock between August 5, 2025, and June 22, 2026, have until September 21 to seek status as a lead plaintiff in a newly filed securities class action lawsuit targeting the company's accounting and oversight practices.
"The problem isn't SBIR funding; the problem is when SBIR funding becomes the business model," says Kyle Asman, founder of Orlando-based Backswing Ventures. The firm warns that early-stage defense companies often risk morphing into permanent outsourced R&D shops by chasing government solicitations instead of building scalable, defensible products.
The Minnesota Vikings have officially named Plymouth-based CFMOTO USA as the team’s exclusive side-by-side and ATV partner. This collaboration aligns the NFL franchise with the powersports manufacturer, aiming to merge fan engagement at U.S. Bank Stadium with the brand's growing footprint across the American market.
With over 75,000 registrations and 145 speakers, the fifth annual TestMu Conference signaled a definitive shift in software development. As AI agents increasingly manage complex engineering workloads, the summit focused on transitioning from experimental pilots to production-grade autonomous systems that prioritize rigorous verification and trust.
Austin-based search data provider SerpApi has introduced a Markdown output format across its suite of over 100 APIs, a move designed to cut AI token consumption by up to 90%. The update allows developers to feed real-time search results directly into LLMs in a leaner, more efficient format.
Philadelphia-based GLOBO Language Solutions has earned a nomination in The 2026 A.I. Awards, recognized for its work in natural language processing and translation. The company secured its spot on the shortlist by integrating its healthcare-optimized AI interpreter, GLOBO KAI™, into patient communication workflows at non-clinical touchpoints.
Louisiana-born musician Jon Batiste is lending his voice and creative vision to American Amazon, a sweeping documentary exploring the wetlands of the American South. Serving as both narrator and executive producer, the artist aims to illuminate the ecological richness of a region spanning from Alabama to the Carolinas.
Mississippi residential customers are seeing a nearly $5 reduction in their monthly utility bills this month, marking the first tangible consumer benefit from Entergy’s Fair Share Plus program. The savings stem directly from revenue contributions made by Amazon’s hyperscale data center facility operating within the regional power grid.
From backyard patios to commercial breweries, the boundary of reliable internet is shifting beyond interior walls. Truvista Fiber has launched Managed Wi-Fi Plus Outdoor, a new service utilizing Amazon’s eero Outdoor 7 hardware to provide high-speed, weather-resistant connectivity across expansive residential and business properties in South Carolina and Georgia.
A 268% surge in the opportunity pipeline to $1.2 billion marks a shift for Kista-based Sivers Semiconductors, as the firm sacrifices near-term profitability to prioritize volume production. The company reported an 18% increase in product revenue for the second quarter of 2026, signaling a transition away from development-heavy contracts.
Investors who incurred significant losses in Alarum Technologies, Ltd. between March 20, 2025, and July 2, 2026, have until October 5, 2026, to apply as lead plaintiffs in a pending securities fraud lawsuit. The Law Offices of Howard G. Smith is currently organizing the class action against the company.
San Francisco-based Marathon Fusion has successfully enriched hydrogen and lithium isotopes using its proprietary plasma centrifuge technology. This breakthrough addresses critical supply chain gaps in fusion energy, potentially reducing the scale and complexity of fuel processing systems required to sustain commercial-grade power plant operations.
Tutti has opened early access to Tutti • VM, a platform designed to bridge the gap between isolated local AI agents and shared cloud environments. By allowing multiple agents from different users to operate within a single workspace, the system enables real-time collaboration without requiring agents to relinquish local security or credentials.
Luxury motorcoaches have evolved into rolling residences, but factory-installed electrical systems often struggle to keep pace with modern amenities like induction cooktops and high-speed satellite internet. To bridge this gap, Davenport-based American Power Systems is expanding its Ultra Performance at Idle alternator series with new mounting configurations.
“Floridians are working harder than ever, yet too many families still cannot afford a place to live,” gubernatorial candidate Frank Russo said Tuesday. Announcing a new housing accountability proposal in New Smyrna Beach, the candidate argued that existing state incentives must be strictly tied to measurable, long-term affordability outcomes for residents.
When subprime auto lender Tricolor Holdings collapsed, investors were left with defaulted AAA and AA instruments. While the Securities and Exchange Commission alleges systemic fraud, including double-pledged collateral, Egan-Jones argues that the company’s downfall was signaled by a specific confluence of deteriorating market indicators visible long before the failure.
