Health plan members can now utilize supplemental benefit cards at Sam's Club locations across the United States. Through a new partnership with InComm Payments, the warehouse retailer has integrated into the OTC Network, allowing users to apply plan-sponsored funds toward groceries, medications, and various wellness products in-store.
Following a sold-out debut, the electronic music powerhouse Tomorrowland is doubling its footprint in China. Returning to the redesigned Hero Dome on October 17 and 18, the event promises an underwater-themed immersive experience featuring international headliners and a new premium hospitality tier for local audiences.
As Asia cements its status as the world’s primary engine for energy consumption, Bangkok is set to host Gastech 2026 from September 14–17. The event will convene ministers, CEOs, and regulators to address the critical challenge of scaling reliable energy infrastructure to power the region’s rapid industrial and digital expansion.
Forty-eight million Americans faced food insecurity in 2024, marking the highest level of need since 2014. With rural and Southern households struggling under the weight of persistent inflation, Feeding America is launching its annual September campaign to mobilize volunteers, donors, and advocates in a nationwide effort to stabilize local food access.
The iconic Green Giant has arrived in Times Square, stomping across two massive digital displays in a campaign that turns urban architecture into a playground for fresh potatoes and onions. Running through October 31, the installation aims to modernize a brand recognized by over 90 percent of American consumers.
In a move to eliminate manual bottlenecks, Lineage has integrated Kargo’s AI-powered camera towers into its Decatur, Alabama facility. The technology now handles the intake process for one of the nation’s largest poultry producers, replacing manual scanning with automated data logging that feeds directly into the warehouse management system.
On September 9, 2026, the start of the professional football season, Pret A Manger is turning nostalgia into a promotion. Customers who walk into participating U.S. shops wearing the jersey of any retired athlete will receive a free Pick Your Pair meal, provided it includes an item from the chain’s new menu.
The question is no longer whether humanity returns to the Moon, but what happens once we stay. A new report from Deloitte projects that a sustained lunar presence could generate between $343 billion and $566 billion in cumulative economic value by 2050, fueled by infrastructure development and commercial expansion.
Nashville-based HYDRINITY Accelerated Skin Science is expanding its international reach into Scandinavia, partnering with Sofft Skin Concepts AS to bring its regenerative skincare range to Nordic medical aesthetic practices. The move targets a regional market valued at $1.82 billion, emphasizing a shared focus on science-backed, clinical results.
One thousand representatives from across the Taiwan Strait gathered in Shanghai on Tuesday for the Heart-to-Heart, Hand-in-Hand exchange event, a platform designed to foster professional and cultural ties while emphasizing a shared vision for the future of the Chinese nation amid ongoing regional political challenges.
With 28,000 members backing the deal, Piedmont Advantage Credit Union will officially merge into Truliant Federal Credit Union on September 1, 2026. The move consolidates two long-standing North Carolina financial institutions into a single entity holding $6 billion in assets and serving a combined base of over 355,000 members.
San Francisco-based TomoCredit has earned the No. 2,052 position on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, marking a period of rapid growth for the financial wellness firm. The recognition coincides with the rollout of TomoIQ, an AI-powered assistant designed to provide personalized financial guidance for consumers underserved by traditional banking models.
Engineers in South Korea have developed an AI-guided framework that replaces thousands of labor-intensive simulations with a streamlined optimization process for solid oxide electrolysis cells. By focusing computational power only on high-value data, the system achieves in 60 hours what previously required over 22,000 hours of processing time.
The United States has tumbled to 23rd place in the latest World Happiness Report, trailing behind nations like Slovenia and Saudi Arabia. This decline in national well-being, coupled with persistent gaps in health care and leisure, serves as the backdrop for Karin Kiser’s latest self-help release, Happiness Unleashed.
The mouth’s constant movement and saliva flow frequently undermine the efficacy of conventional localized cancer therapies. A new review led by Professor Nurhasni Hasan of Hasanuddin University argues that clinicians must move beyond one-size-fits-all formulations, advocating for delivery systems tailored to specific tumor morphology and the patient's oral environment.
For over 90 years, the Wiggins Special—a custom-built race car that dominated the Gold & Glory Sweepstakes—remained lost to time. On September 19, 2026, LeMay – America's Car Museum in Tacoma will finally unveil the machine and the extraordinary life of its builder, Charlie Wiggins, to a national audience.
Nashville market research firm Werk Insight has secured the No. 2,608 spot on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list. The agency, which specializes in B2B intelligence, achieved a 124% revenue increase over its first three years of operation, bucking broader economic trends currently affecting the research sector.
Community financial institutions are fighting to keep customer conversations in-house as users increasingly adopt AI for money management. Portland-based Tyfone is responding with the launch of nFinia Reimagined, a platform that integrates its proprietary Fathom AI directly into the banking interface to prevent the drift of financial interactions to third-party tools.
The average American hits an energy wall at 2:48 p.m., a reality that has prompted dairy brand Breakstone’s to launch its “America’s Most Tired” campaign. The initiative aims to address a growing culture of exhaustion, where packed schedules frequently lead to skipped meals and a reliance on quick, often low-protein fixes.
Home service businesses that optimize advertising for completed jobs generate 38% higher gross-profit returns than those focusing solely on incoming leads. A new Lachi Media analysis of $84.1 million in ad spend across 126 US companies reveals that tracking financial outcomes is the primary driver of advertising efficiency.
San Antonio-based assessment provider eSkill has unveiled Linea, an AI-powered intelligence layer designed to accelerate the creation of role-specific hiring tests. By integrating semantic search and automated drafting tools, the platform aims to streamline recruitment workflows while keeping final hiring decisions firmly in the hands of human recruiters.
A warm, luminous Aluminum Champagne finish now marks the latest iteration of the JURA Z10, available exclusively through Williams Sonoma in the U.S. market. This second-generation automatic coffee machine expands its repertoire to 51 distinct drink specialties, blending aesthetic refinement with a new suite of automated brewing capabilities.
Ten new students have joined the Peach State Scholars program, a collaborative initiative between the Medical College of Georgia and Peach State Health Plan. The pinning ceremony marks the latest milestone for the MCG 3+ Program, which accelerates medical training to address severe physician shortages in Georgia’s underserved rural areas.
Two women-owned small businesses have secured a federal contract to overhaul the Federally Facilitated Marketplace’s Request Assistance Now system. Oran Inc., partnering with Tyrula LLC, will replace the current proprietary referral model with a government-owned, custom-built platform designed to streamline consumer support and agent responsiveness.
Rain and snow trapped beneath wall plates during construction often trigger hidden mold growth that persists long after occupancy. To combat this, NorCal Lumber Company and West Coast Framing have mandated the use of SNAP-PLATE MOLD DEFENDER™ on all joint projects, targeting moisture at the source before vertical framing begins.
Chicago-based agency Windy City Web Solutions is pivoting its service model to prioritize AI visibility and real-time analytics. Founder Daniel Cooper introduced a new Growth Plan today, moving beyond standard site maintenance to offer clients active conversion tools and technical infrastructure optimized for AI search engines like ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews.
Cascadia Windows & Doors has earned the 2026 Window + Door Award for its Universal Series Wildfire Resistant line, the first Canadian windows to pass the rigorous California SFM Standard 12-7A-2. This recognition highlights a shift toward integrating fire protection with high-performance energy efficiency in North American residential and commercial architecture.
A Houston-based shipping and business service center has transitioned to new ownership, securing the future of a location that has operated for over a decade. Fnu Mubaraka and Shirin Kanchwala have acquired the Parcel Plus franchise at 1510 Eldridge Pkwy, committing to continue the store’s established community support.
For decades, the American healthcare debate has stagnated between a fragmented private status quo and the total overhaul of single-payer or socialized systems. Now, Oxnard-based HealthWorX is introducing a nonprofit, employer-linked model designed to achieve broad access and administrative efficiency without the need for government-owned care or a national payer.
John D. Arwood, a veteran of three decades in the waste management sector, has officially endorsed BinFound’s GPS tracking technology for all units produced by Jacksonville-based American Made Dumpsters. The partnership aims to curb asset loss and improve fleet efficiency for haulers nationwide without the recurring burden of monthly subscription fees.
