The Shamaley Ford location in El Paso has officially adopted the Group 1 Ford of El Paso name, marking a shift in the dealership’s identity. This transition, effective since August 14, 2025, aligns the long-standing Texas site with the broader, unified national branding strategy of its parent company, Group 1 Automotive.
Mirage Digital is transitioning creator-led media into the living room by launching a dedicated Carwow FAST channel on Samsung TV Plus. The new service brings over 10,000 hours of automotive programming, including high-performance drag races and technical reviews, to a global audience in a subscription-free, linear television format.
Ten high school students have emerged as finalists in the 26th annual Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest, moving from a pool of 161 entries. These participants transformed thousands of feet of Duck Tape into elaborate, runway-ready prom attire, now competing for a top prize of $10,000 in educational funding.
Arlington-based Blue Ivy Partners has joined the elite roster of prime contractors for NASA’s SEWP VI, the federal government’s massive technology procurement vehicle. The Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business secured spots in both Category A for commercial products and Category C for professional services, effective November 1, 2026.
A ceremonial saber strike against a champagne bottle marked the official arrival of The St. Regis Costa Mujeres Resort in Mexico. The opening, attended by high-ranking government officials and international hospitality executives, cements the brand’s expansion into the Mexican Caribbean with a property designed by Sordo Madaleno.
Swansea City has entered a long-term strategic partnership with Los Angeles-based Shamrock Capital, marking a move to accelerate the Welsh club’s commercial growth. The deal, facilitated by BofA Securities, injects significant capital into the organization to bolster its global profile and expand its footprint across media and entertainment sectors.
Lionel Messi leads a new index measuring the intersection of elite soccer and high-end jewelry, securing the top spot with a score of 77 out of 90. The study by A Diamond Is Forever analyzes how top athletes use curated accessories to project personal identity beyond the stadium lights.
Universal Music Group has accelerated its capital return strategy, repurchasing over 3.5 million shares during the final week of June. The move brings the music giant’s total expenditure under its current buyback program to €465.2 million, signaling that the company is nearing the upper limit of its authorized €500 million mandate.
Perched on a secluded islet at the entrance of Montenegro’s UNESCO-listed Bay of Kotor, the 19th-century Fort Mamula has officially opened its doors as a luxury sanctuary. The property marks the debut of the Banyan Tree brand in Europe, following a rigorous seven-year restoration of the historic coastal defense fortification.
A 51-year-old father’s battle for justice after a life-altering silicosis diagnosis has propelled his legal team, Novato-based Brayton Purcell LLP, into the spotlight as a finalist for Public Justice’s 2026 Trial Lawyer of the Year award.
Institutional prime broker FalconX has secured authorization under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, granting the firm a regulatory passport to operate across the European Economic Area. The approval, issued by the Malta Financial Services Authority, formalizes the company’s ability to provide unified trading, custody, and liquidity services to European clients.
Universal Music Group N.V. repurchased 3,573,737 shares between June 22 and June 26, 2026, spending €65.47 million. This latest activity brings the music giant closer to exhausting its €500 million capital allocation strategy, which the board first initiated during the spring of this year.
Techbridge is shaking up its executive ranks, appointing veteran technology leader Radhika Subramanian as interim CEO while shifting former chief Clint Bailey into the role of board chair. The nonprofit organization, which focuses on providing tech solutions for the social sector, intends to launch a permanent search later this year.
A Nassau County woman with a psychiatric disability has filed a lawsuit in Supreme Court, accusing the Mental Health Association of Nassau County and two of its supervisors of sexual exploitation, financial manipulation, and retaliation. The complaint alleges a systemic failure to protect a client who relied on the organization for essential housing and care.
With over three decades of global research behind its development, Coway’s CHPI-7520L water purifier has emerged as a top-selling fixture in the U.S. home appliance market. The device combines WQA-certified reverse osmosis technology with a space-saving design, aiming to balance high-capacity performance with automated maintenance for health-conscious consumers.
A heavy-metal taco stand, a Michelin-recognized burrito shop, and a Mexitalian fusion concept are among the first tenants announced for Katella Commons, a 50,000-square-foot market hall slated to open in 2027 as the centerpiece of the $5 billion OCVIBE development surrounding Anaheim’s Honda Center.
Travelers gain a direct path to Colombia’s Caribbean coast this winter as United Airlines launches nonstop service from Houston and Washington, D.C. to Cartagena. Starting December 17, the carrier will operate four weekly flights from both hubs, becoming the first U.S. airline to offer this specific connection.
San Francisco-based Corgi Insurance is moving into the third-party administration space with the launch of Corgi Claims, a platform that pairs a network of 5,000 licensed adjusters with automated systems designed to process claim severity and flag documentation gaps the moment a report is filed.
With a four-decade career defining modern drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics, Dr. Chandra Prakash joins Exton-based Frontage Laboratories as Senior Advisor for Clinical Services. His appointment marks a strategic push to bolster the CRO’s regulatory and pharmacology expertise as it expands its global clinical development capabilities.
Patients across the Peninsula will soon have direct access to specialized aesthetic and longevity care as Wave Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Laser Center prepares to open its newest facility. The expansion marks a strategic shift to bring surgical expertise closer to the communities that previously commuted to the San Francisco clinic.
St. Louis-based investment firm Broadview Group has finalized the most significant transaction in its portfolio company’s history, acquiring Fabreeka Holdings and Tech Products for $92 million. The move integrates over a century of manufacturing expertise into VMC Group’s existing platform for vibration isolation and shock control technology.
Michael R. Miller has joined Massumi + Consoli as a partner in New York, a move designed to bolster the firm’s private equity capabilities within the healthcare sector. His arrival marks a deliberate expansion for the firm as it scales its senior bench to meet rising demand from middle-market sponsors.
A premium ramp at Nitro Circus tour stops will bear the Team Ignition logo for the third consecutive year, marking the expansion of a collaboration that targets the core action sports demographic through live events, fan sweepstakes, and integrated digital storytelling across the global touring circuit.
For millions suffering from chronic numbness, tingling, or weakness, the path to relief has long been a binary choice between conservative therapy and surgery. Dr. Padra Gad Nourparvar of the Stem Cell & PRP Institute of L.A. is now advocating for nerve hydrodissection as a targeted, minimally invasive middle ground.
Ranked 17th on Comparably’s annual list, Victra has secured a spot among the nation’s premier sales organizations. The distinction, awarded for 2026, relies exclusively on anonymous feedback from the company’s own workforce, highlighting a retail culture that prioritizes employee engagement and career development across its nationwide network.
After a decade at the helm, WhiteWater Express Car Wash co-founder Steve Mathis is stepping down as CEO to become executive chairman, handing the top leadership role to current president and co-founder Clayton Clark effective July 31, 2026.
Hormel Foods Corporation has reached a definitive agreement to sell its Brazilian operations, anchored by the Ceratti brand, to local producer Zanchetta Alimentos LTDA. The divestiture marks a strategic pivot for the Minnesota-based food giant as it seeks to streamline its international footprint and focus on core growth markets.
A study of 198 patients reveals that integrating family members directly into high-acuity eating disorder treatment significantly reduces symptoms in both adolescents and adults. Published in Behavioral Sciences, the research validates a four-pillar approach that bridges the gap between traditional family-based therapy and intensive outpatient clinical care.
Thousands of real estate professionals across California successfully pressured the State Legislature to kill AB 736, a bill that would have encouraged local governments to hike property transfer taxes. The rapid grassroots campaign, involving over 12,000 phone calls in 24 hours, effectively blocked a measure critics argued would worsen the housing affordability crisis.
A coalition of industry giants including BMW, Renault, and Google has launched a new global initiative to standardize circular battery design and business practices. Announced at London Climate Action Week, the project aims to decouple electric vehicle growth from the environmental toll of virgin mineral extraction by 2040.
