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.
Online sellers spend hours on manual shipping tasks, but a new suite of AI tools from Ship.com aims to shift that burden from human hands to automated agents. The platform’s latest release introduces proactive order management and integration capabilities for developers building the next generation of autonomous commerce applications.
Entrepreneurs Brice Turner and Jeff Bennett have signed a development deal to open nine new Mokas Coffee & Eatery locations across Kansas and Missouri. The agreement targets six sites within the Kansas City metro area and three in the Kansas cities of Derby, Garden City, and Manhattan by 2027.
Fox Corporation President and Chief Operating Officer John Nallen is scheduled to address the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference on September 9. The executive will outline the company's strategic direction during a presentation set for 4:45 p.m. Eastern time, providing investors insight into the media giant’s current operational landscape.
At the 40th Annual Small Satellite Conference in Salt Lake City, I.S.T. Corporation unveiled White TORMED, a 25-micron polyimide film engineered to replace labor-intensive thermal-control coatings. By shifting from traditional liquid applications to a finished film, the company aims to streamline spacecraft assembly and material integration.
Nate Brazier, the former head of Stinker Stores, is joining Texas Born as its new president to spearhead the convenience retailer’s next expansion phase. He will partner with owner and CEO Kevin Smartt, who intends to shift his own focus toward long-term strategy, acquisitions, and capital allocation for the growing chain.
Beginning November 13, 2026, the Disneyland Resort transforms into a seasonal landscape, marking the start of a holiday celebration that runs through January 6, 2027. The event brings new character costumes to Anaheim, alongside the return of signature nighttime spectacles, cultural festivals, and themed décor across both theme parks.
Every dietetic intern who completed the Wellness Workdays exam preparation course passed the Registered Dietitian (RD) exam on their first attempt. This result significantly outperforms the national average of approximately 60%, providing a stark contrast to the challenges many candidates face during this critical professional milestone.
Owners of the 2027 Can-Am Defender can now integrate high-performance audio specifically engineered for their utility vehicle. Developed in partnership with BRP, the new Rockford Fosgate lineup offers a modular approach to off-road sound, ranging from basic front-speaker upgrades to comprehensive, light-integrated audio roof systems.
Seclore has integrated its ARMOR Data Security Intelligence platform with Glean’s enterprise AI, aiming to provide regulated organizations with automated sensitivity classification and persistent file-level protection. The partnership allows companies in sectors like healthcare and finance to apply security controls directly to data indexed within the Glean ecosystem.
As AI and cloud workloads push storage infrastructure to its limits, Milpitas-based Teledyne LeCroy has launched the OakGate R300-G6-PRO and DE200-G6-PRO. These systems mark the industry's first native validation platforms capable of testing NVMe SSDs across the entire storage path at full PCIe 6.0 speeds.
Investors who incurred financial losses during a six-month window in Photronics, Inc. stock are facing a September 4 deadline to seek lead plaintiff status. The class action litigation targets allegations of misleading disclosures regarding the company's chip design pipeline and internal operational constraints during late 2025 and early 2026.
Women account for fewer than 30% of creators on the rosters of major record labels, publishers, and agencies, according to a new report released today on Women’s Equality Day. The data reveals a systemic imbalance at the industry’s economic core, where female representation among managers and agents remains similarly stagnant.
Two leaders from STG Logistics have secured 2026 Women in Supply Chain Awards, a recognition bestowed by Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive. The honors highlight the significant contributions of female professionals who drive mentorship, operational innovation, and structural progress across the global logistics network.
Rainn Wilson will headline the 2026 Creative Educators Network Burbank Institute this September, an event designed to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and the demands of the Los Angeles creative sector through industry-led workshops and site visits.
As the Labor Day holiday approaches, the family-owned retailer P.C. Richard & Son is initiating a store-wide promotion running from August 27 through September 16, 2026. The event targets homeowners preparing for the fall season, offering significant price reductions across appliances, home entertainment systems, and outdoor cooking equipment.
Transitioning from a steady paycheck to a multi-source income model requires more than just saving; it demands a synchronized plan that accounts for inflation, healthcare, and tax liabilities. Retirement expert Sean Kelly of Kelly Capital Partners outlines how retirees can map their assets to ensure long-term financial stability.
