High-level basketball training has long required a coach, a rebound partner, and a specialized facility, creating a bottleneck for individual progress. LUMISTAR is attempting to bypass these physical constraints with CARRY, an AI-powered training system that debuted on Kickstarter today with an early-bird price of $2,499.
The Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine has selected Dr. H. Timothy Hsiao to serve as its chief scientific officer, effective July 21. Hsiao arrives with over 15 years of experience in scientific strategy, having previously managed major federal investments and innovation programs across the healthcare and research sectors.
For the 21st consecutive year, Roth Staffing Companies has earned a place on the Staffing Industry Analysts’ annual list of the largest staffing firms in the United States. Ranked 85th out of 214 companies, the firm continues to maintain a significant footprint in a market shifting toward complex workforce demands.
Simon D.K. Edwards has joined the board of Tetragon Financial Group as an independent director, effective July 7. His appointment bolsters the Guernsey-based investment company’s oversight team, bringing a background in capital markets and investment research to the existing group of independent directors, including Deron J. Haley and David C. O'Leary.
California Telecom has earned a place on the 2026 MSP 501, an annual ranking of the world’s top managed service providers. The selection highlights the firm’s operational performance and financial health in a sector defined by rapid technological shifts and intense competition for market share.
Aspen Hospitality is expanding its luxury footprint by launching Nell Hotels, a brand built on the legacy of the iconic Little Nell in Colorado. The company confirmed the debut of The Nell New York, set to open in 2027 as the first and only hotel located within Rockefeller Center.
MedReview has tapped Zachary Molloie to lead its legal and compliance departments, tasking the veteran strategist with navigating the firm's expanding portfolio of AI-driven healthcare payment solutions. Molloie arrives as the company seeks to scale its oversight of complex regulatory frameworks, including critical Medicare and Medicaid mandates.
Founded in 1986 during the volatile Texas real estate downturn, Dallas-based Mohr Partners is celebrating 40 years of operation. The firm remains a rare entity in the commercial brokerage sector by maintaining an exclusive occupier-only mandate, intentionally avoiding landlord representation to bypass the conflicts of interest common in dual-agency transactions.
As NASA readies its next crewed missions to the Moon, planetary scientist Dr. David Kring will present an insider’s view of the lunar south pole. Speaking at the 2026 Association of Lunar & Planetary Observers conference this Saturday, Kring will outline the geological objectives and landing zones defining the Artemis program.
When the doors open at Shanghai’s National Exhibition and Convention Center on July 15, 2026, the global maternity and children’s market will converge on 270,000 square meters of floor space. Hosted by Informa Markets, the three-day event features 2,800 exhibitors aiming to bridge the gap between manufacturing innovation and consumer demand.
A $25 million cost-share initiative between Ursa Major, the U.S. Navy, and the Office of Strategic Capital reached its conclusion this February. The project successfully validated a modular manufacturing path for 10-inch solid rocket motors, marking a significant step in efforts to bolster the domestic defense industrial base.
After three decades of operation, the California Association of Food Banks is shedding its formal title for a more direct identity: California Food Banks. The rebrand marks a strategic shift for the coalition of 43 member organizations, emphasizing collective action over its historical role as a trade association.
Selling a home involves far more than simply listing a property on the market. In a recent HelloNation feature, Cullman-based real estate agent Patrick Ray outlines why deep market knowledge and professional experience remain the most critical assets for homeowners aiming to secure a successful sale in a shifting landscape.
More than 207,000 readers have cast their votes, shifting the landscape of global travel rankings as Koh Samui claims the title of Best Island in the World for the first time. The results highlight a growing appetite for distinct, culturally rich destinations that offer travelers a deeply immersive sense of place.
The Springs Resort in Colorado and Murrieta Hot Springs Resort in California are pairing their geothermal waters with CauseMedic’s CBD-based botanical products this August. The collaboration introduces a suite of recovery-focused spa treatments and wellness amenities designed to leverage the anti-inflammatory properties of hemp-derived ingredients alongside mineral-rich soaking.
With over $20 billion in assets under management, Carpinteria-based PlanMember Financial Corporation is absorbing Retirement Motivation Technologies to bolster its employee engagement tools. The move integrates Remotiv’s specialized wellness platform into PlanMember’s national network of 4,300 employer groups and 54 independent Financial Centers.
Moving beyond the constraints of standalone workstations, GIGABYTE has unveiled a four-node clustering solution for its AI TOP ATOM platform. By networking these units, the company enables local execution of memory-intensive scientific simulations, effectively tripling the capacity for molecular dynamics research in semiconductor packaging.
A nationwide fundraising campaign concluded this week with a $5.4 million grant to the National Wildlife Federation, aimed at habitat restoration and environmental education. The initiative, hosted by conservationist Jeff Corwin, also crowned a young naturalist named Cami as the 2026 Jr. Ranger Champion.
To protect the wild spaces frequented by hikers and their pets, Zuke's is rolling out limited-edition treat packaging dedicated to Acadia, Sequoia, and Shenandoah national parks. The company has pledged to match consumer donations up to $25,000 per location through the end of 2026 to bolster local conservation efforts.
With nearly every major Texas market sold out to franchise partners, the fast-casual brand Pokeworks is recalibrating its growth strategy. The Irvine-based company now aims to solidify its footprint in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area while balancing 14 active development projects across the state and beyond.
Andy Hock, the Chief Strategy Officer at Cerebras Systems, has joined the advisory board at Accrete, a New York-based developer of cognitive infrastructure. The move aims to accelerate the adoption of agentic AI within enterprise environments by integrating organizational knowledge into autonomous, decision-making workflows.
Pipeline operators can now restore lines to full Maximum Allowable Operating Pressure in under a quarter of an hour. Tulsa-based Allan Edwards, Inc. has officially released TimeWarp™, a repair system engineered to eliminate the traditional gap between rapid deployment and the structural integrity required for high-pressure service.
Jeremy Mitchell has transitioned his Kansas City-based Mr. Smokestack Chimney Service into the Endura Services organization, marking the latest expansion for the chimney and hearth maintenance firm. The deal aims to bolster local operations with centralized administrative support while maintaining the company's existing staff and service standards.
From a basement startup in 1981 to a national automotive powerhouse, Mudd Advertising celebrates its 45th anniversary by bridging the gap between legacy values and modern technology. Now led by second-generation leadership, the firm is marking the milestone with a new publication and a return to its signature industry summit.
More than 60 high schools across the Portland DMA have committed to a new digital media initiative for the 2026-2027 academic year, aiming to bring long-overlooked student activities and athletic events into the local spotlight through a partnership with the platform uReport.
Teams and departments across global industries are now eligible to submit local workplace achievements for the 19th Annual Globee Awards for Impact. The program seeks to highlight measurable progress and innovation across diverse sectors, ranging from cybersecurity and artificial intelligence to manufacturing and government operations.
The U.S. Department of Energy has selected Peabody for a new grant aimed at scaling the production of rare earth elements and critical minerals. By leveraging its massive mining footprint in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin, the company intends to transform coal-related waste into a strategic domestic supply chain.
iRobot is moving beyond its signature autonomous vacuums, announcing the Roomba Electro Plus—a cordless, user-operated 5-in-1 device that uses electrolyzed water to disinfect floors. The launch marks the company’s most significant portfolio expansion in years, arriving alongside five new robot models designed for more compact living spaces.
With 95 locations already active across the country, Woodhouse Spa is aggressively targeting new franchise growth in 2026. By integrating medical aesthetic services and recurring membership models, the brand aims to bolster its premium market position while attracting sophisticated entrepreneurs to its expanding national network.
BCE Inc. will host a conference call on August 6, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. ET to detail its second-quarter financial performance. President and CEO Mirko Bibic, alongside CFO Curtis Millen, will lead the discussion on the company's recent operational outcomes and current fiscal standing within the Canadian communications market.
