For years, Mesay traded her labor as a construction worker in Ethiopia to keep her family afloat. Today, she runs a thriving chicken farm, a transition made possible by non-loan startup capital and business training that is currently reshaping economic trajectories for over 315,000 women across 32 countries.
Shareholders of Moline-based Deere & Company are set to receive a quarterly dividend of $1.62 per share. The payout, approved by the manufacturer’s board of directors, continues the company's commitment to returning capital to investors ahead of the upcoming fiscal year-end.
After five decades of operation in Washington, independent agency Kristin Manwaring Insurance Associates has been absorbed by Heffernan Insurance Brokers. The acquisition, which officially took effect May 1, marks a strategic push by the Walnut Creek-based firm to deepen its service capacity within the Pacific Northwest region.
Somnigroup International has finalized its all-stock acquisition of Leggett & Platt, a deal valued at approximately $2.3 billion. By integrating the diversified manufacturer into its global portfolio, the bedding company aims to deepen its vertical integration and capture significant operational synergies across its 170-facility manufacturing network.
Investors who held Hub Group securities between April 2023 and May 2026 have until August 28, 2026, to seek lead plaintiff status in a class action lawsuit. Philadelphia-based firm Berger Montague filed the complaint following disclosures of accounting errors that forced the company to restate years of financial reports.
In the storm-prone corridors of Saint Johns and Jacksonville, standard insurance policies often fall short of protecting homeowners against the region's specific climate threats. Local insurance expert Kim Lego warns that residents must move beyond basic coverage to account for unique factors like wind deductibles, flood risks, and rising post-storm material costs.
Tyson Hagale has assumed the presidency of Leggett & Platt, effective immediately, as Somnigroup International moves to integrate the company into its global operations. A veteran with 25 years at the firm, Hagale will oversee all business divisions while reporting directly to CEO Karl Glassman from the Carthage, Missouri headquarters.
When a sump pump dies during a storm, the basement becomes a ticking clock. Erin Goettsche, general manager at Herman Plumbing Co. Inc. in Grand Island, Nebraska, outlines how homeowners can navigate these high-stakes moments by prioritizing electrical safety and executing rapid water removal before damage escalates.
With 75% of enterprise-managed devices now running unsanctioned AI tools, the pressure to secure the digital workspace has hit a critical inflection point. Omnissa will address this shift at its Omnissa ONE 2026 conference, gathering IT experts in Orlando this September to bridge the gap between autonomy and corporate governance.
Baltimore-based NOV8TIV Advisory has launched N8IQ, a diagnostic platform designed to replace traditional, sluggish consulting with rapid, evidence-based evaluations. Targeting executive teams and private equity firms, the service aims to cut through the complexity of modern SaaS sprawl and AI integration to deliver actionable roadmaps for digital modernization.
At the Gamescom stage in Cologne, the Middle East’s media giant MBC Group pulled back the curtain on its new gaming division, MBC Game Studio. The studio’s inaugural project, 1001 Threads of Mizan, marks the conglomerate's aggressive pivot into the global interactive entertainment market through high-budget, folklore-inspired action-adventure titles.
Life rarely follows a predictable path, making a static financial strategy a liability rather than an asset. Sean Kelly, a retirement planning expert based in Northville, Michigan, argues that individuals must move beyond initial setup and treat retirement planning as a dynamic, evolving process to match changing personal and economic realities.
Florida drivers gained access to Lemonade Car this week, marking a strategic push by the tech-focused insurer into one of the nation's largest automotive markets. The rollout targets digital-native consumers in urban hubs like Miami, Tampa, and Orlando, aiming to capture a demographic that prioritizes mobile-first, usage-based insurance products.
Savannah-based Global Galactics has earned B Corp Certification, marking a shift in how the children’s entertainment company balances commercial growth with environmental and social accountability. The firm, known for its SparkStar brand, aims to use digital storytelling as a catalyst for real-world exploration rather than a destination for screen time.
489 items of furniture, weighing over 16,000 pounds, have found a second life through a new partnership between American Furniture Rentals and Boys & Girls Clubs. The initiative, formalized this May, redirects retired rental inventory from New Jersey, Central Florida, and Maryland warehouses to support local youth-serving programs.
Qualitas Dental Partners has officially integrated a longstanding general dental practice in Central Rhode Island into its regional network. This acquisition marks a strategic push for the doctor-owned organization, which aims to strengthen its footprint across Southern New England by linking specialized care with local community-based practices.
Adults with at least one parent who reached age 100 live significantly longer and face lower risks of cardiovascular disease and hypertension than their peers. A new study published in JAMA Network Open suggests these health advantages are rooted in inherited biological factors that persist regardless of personal lifestyle choices.
San Francisco-based Nooks has acquired AI-native coaching startup FullyRamped to accelerate the development of its Revenue Agent Platform. Aaron Marks, who founded FullyRamped in 2024 to pioneer hyper-realistic sales roleplay agents, joins the Nooks product team to help build infrastructure that enables AI to operate across the entire revenue lifecycle.
In Upstate New York, the arrival of early, biting winters turns an in-ground pool from a backyard asset into a liability. Jay Goetz, owner of Jay's Precision Pool Service, argues that preventing cracked plumbing and structural damage requires a disciplined, multi-step strategy before the first freeze sets in.
Kevin Sullivan is trading corporate finance for the court, opening the first New Jersey location of the high-tech basketball franchise Shoot 360 on September 12. Located at 3601 Sunset Ave, the 12,000-square-foot facility brings the same data-driven analytics and ball-detection systems used by professional teams to local youth athletes.
Heidi Clarke, the executive director of the Sandals Foundation, has been awarded the 2026 Skift IDEA Trailblazer honor in the "Women Shaping the Future of Travel" category. The recognition highlights her two-decade commitment to leveraging tourism as a catalyst for sustainable community development and environmental stewardship across the Caribbean.
Chicago-based private equity firm Thurston Group has partnered with Pixel Health, an IT consulting and managed services provider, to capitalize on the growing complexity of hospital technology environments. The deal marks a strategic move by Thurston to integrate its operational expertise with Pixel Health’s technical infrastructure for large physician groups.
Since debuting on the Canadian Securities Exchange in May, Purecore Metals has aggressively expanded its portfolio, securing a major uranium option in Saskatchewan and advancing copper exploration in British Columbia while raising C$1.5 million to fuel its dual-commodity strategy aimed at meeting surging global electricity demand.
Thirty-nine students from across Illinois have been named winners of the 10th Annual Gwendolyn Brooks Youth Poetry Awards. Selected from over 1,000 entries, the recognized poets range from kindergarten through high school, marking the largest submission class since the program was revived by Illinois Humanities in 2017.
When patients seek correction for a weak chin or uneven jawline, the solution often requires looking beyond the chin itself. Los Angeles surgeon Dr. David Salehani utilizes 3D virtual planning to analyze the entire facial skeleton, ensuring that aesthetic adjustments align with a patient's unique anatomical reality.
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued Patent Number 12,714,676 to Vesselon, covering a biophysical platform that uses ultrasound-activated microbubbles to concentrate antibody drugs within tumors. This delivery method aims to bypass systemic toxicity while increasing intratumoral concentrations by sixfold compared to standard administration.
Fear of undercooking poultry remains a primary barrier for many home cooks, keeping backyard menus stuck on basic burgers. To address these anxieties, Perdue Farms has partnered with culinary duo The Grill Dads to provide professional techniques and regional data aimed at transforming amateur grillers into neighborhood MVPs.
Dallas-based software provider WeInfuse is partnering with 4U Medical to bridge the gap between facility arrival and clinical treatment. By linking 4U’s patient intake hardware with WeInfuse’s claims and clinical software, the collaboration aims to automate front-end administrative tasks and reduce manual data entry errors for infusion providers.
With a September 15 subject matter hearing approaching, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters is pressuring Chicago City Council members to pass the Delivery Protection Act. The proposed legislation aims to curb Amazon’s reliance on third-party subcontractors, a model union leaders argue systematically skirts safety regulations and labor accountability.
Former Department of Justice prosecutors Andrew Jaco and Dermot Lynch have joined the Washington, D.C. office of AXS Law Group, marking a strategic expansion for the firm. Both attorneys bring extensive experience in white-collar litigation, having previously led complex federal investigations into procurement, health care, and securities fraud.
