A century-old manufacturing hub at 402 5th Avenue in Brunswick, Maryland, has entered its latest iteration as the new home of Puerto Rico Distillery. Founders Angel and Crystal Rivera are marking the transition by releasing a limited-run spirit, Clandestino Añejo, which bridges island heritage with local industrial history.
Starlight Investments has finalized the initial phase of The Parklands, a major build-to-rent development in Kent. The project launch introduces 58 studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom units to the Dartford market, marking the first milestone in a broader 231-suite residential expansion within London’s commuter belt.
A third-party valuation firm has signaled a significant increase in the market worth of HG Home Guardian, the Corona del Mar-based startup developing proactive home intelligence systems. The assessment arrives as the company transitions from product development toward large-scale commercial deployment of its predictive monitoring platform.
Natchitoches-based pharmacy benefit manager Liviniti has secured a renewal of its HITRUST i1 certification, confirming the company’s adherence to rigorous cybersecurity standards. This independent validation covers the organization's core infrastructure, including its claims platform and member portals, against evolving threats and industry-standard data protection requirements.
Security teams often struggle with static reports and generic automation that fail to account for unique organizational workflows. Legion Security is addressing this gap with DragonClaw, a new orchestration layer designed to interpret analyst intent and execute complex security tasks based on the specific context of an enterprise environment.
The U.S. Intelligence Community and Department of War are moving to secure sovereign artificial intelligence infrastructure through a new partnership between Leidos and CoreWeave. By combining Leidos’ mission-critical integration experience with CoreWeave’s specialized cloud platform, the companies aim to deploy high-performance AI environments within classified government facilities.
QKS Group has identified AuraQuantic as the Most Valuable Pioneer in its 2026 AI Maturity Matrix for Intelligent Business Process Management Suites. The recognition highlights the platform’s shift from static workflow automation toward an execution-centric model that embeds governed, task-specific intelligence directly into business operations.
San Jose-based Reallusion has launched AccuFACE 2, a significant upgrade to its facial motion capture plugin for iClone. The software introduces GPU-accelerated tracking tailored for Character Creator 5 HD models, enabling creators to capture complex emotional expressions and lip-sync data using standard webcams or mobile devices.
With over 25 years of experience at major corporations like US Foods and General Motors Financial, Mel Hudson-Nowak has been named Chief Technology Officer at Keller Logistics Group. Her arrival signals a push to modernize the Defiance-based provider’s warehousing, trucking, and brokerage platforms through enterprise-scale digital transformation.
Hot Chili is aggressively fast-tracking its La Verde copper-gold porphyry deposit in coastal Chile, positioning the asset as a cornerstone for the broader Costa Fuego project. The company has secured US$15 million in non-dilutive funding through an expanded royalty agreement with OR Royalties to accelerate development.
Raleigh motorists now have access to a refreshed lineup of pre-owned vehicles as Auction Direct USA bolsters its inventory. The dealership is positioning its latest collection of sedans, trucks, and SUVs to capture a market segment increasingly focused on finding reliable, budget-conscious transportation options amidst shifting consumer demands.
Tim C. Valentine has joined Potomac Bank as Vice President and SBA Lending Officer, tasked with driving commercial growth across Northern Virginia. Operating from the bank's Ashburn office, Valentine brings extensive experience in business banking to expand the institution’s Small Business Administration loan portfolio and regional presence.
Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. posted net income of $524,000 for the second quarter of 2026, a slight dip from the previous quarter's $558,000, as the Opelousas-based institution finalized its acquisition of Lakeside Bancshares and navigated a period of declining loan volumes.
Thousands of motorcyclists descending on South Dakota this August will find a new staple at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip. Sky High Brands has clinched the exclusive title of official THC partner for the 2026 rally, bringing its hemp-derived beverages and edibles to the heart of the legendary concert venue.
Irvine-based memory innovator Netlist swung to a $1.4 million profit in the second quarter of 2026, marking a sharp reversal from the $6.1 million loss recorded during the same period last year as the company continues to aggressively defend its intellectual property portfolio.
Women testing positive for bacterial vaginosis are more than three times as likely to harbor non-viral sexually transmitted infections compared to those without the condition. A new study of 1.5 million patients underscores the necessity of comprehensive diagnostic testing to catch potentially serious reproductive health complications early.
Chicago-based commercial real estate giant JLL reported record diluted earnings of $4.59 per share for the second quarter of 2026, marking a 100% increase in local currency compared to the same period last year. The firm’s strong performance was underpinned by a broad-based surge in advisory service demand and disciplined platform execution.
DarioHealth is launching an integrated GLP-1 program that fuses its digital chronic care technology with a provider-backed clinical network. By embedding medical evaluation and prescription oversight directly into its existing platform, the company aims to move beyond simple engagement tools to provide a comprehensive, end-to-end journey for patients.
Agricultural machinery giant AGCO reported a 1% decline in second-quarter net sales to $2.6 billion, as farmers delayed equipment investments due to mounting macroeconomic uncertainty and elevated operating costs. The company is now recalibrating its annual targets, signaling a more conservative stance for the remainder of 2026.
San Jose and Bengaluru-based data services firm Tredence has secured a place in the OpenAI Select Partner network, a move designed to integrate frontier AI models into large-scale corporate infrastructure. The collaboration focuses on deploying advanced generative tools across supply chain, retail, and healthcare sectors to bridge the gap between AI theory and measurable business outcomes.
Toronto-based Auxly Cannabis Group Inc. will release its financial results for the second quarter of 2026 before markets open on August 13. The company plans to host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EST that same morning to review performance metrics and address investor inquiries regarding the period ending June 30.
Future Union has released the All-World Defense 300, the first comprehensive index ranking private defense technology companies by fielded capabilities rather than financial valuation. The report identifies a strategic shift in innovation, with allied nations increasingly outpacing the United States in specific strike-related technological developments.
Philadelphia-based threat intelligence firm ZeroEyes is restructuring its executive ranks as the company transitions from a specialized gun detection pioneer into a broader security analytics provider. Three of the company’s co-founders will exit day-to-day operations to join a newly established Founders' Council focused on long-term strategy.
The American Management Association has redesigned three core project management courses to align with the PMBOK Guide—Eighth Edition. The updated curriculum moves away from rigid methodologies, training professionals to navigate predictive, agile, and hybrid environments while prioritizing business value and flexible leadership in modern organizational settings.
Southern Company posted second-quarter earnings of $1.2 billion, or $1.03 per share, marking a significant rise from the $0.9 billion reported during the same period last year. The Atlanta-based energy provider bolstered its bottom line through increased retail usage, growth across its regulated utility footprint, and higher equity investment returns.
Daqo New Energy, a dominant player in the global solar polysilicon market, has formalized its environmental and governance trajectory through 2060. The company’s 2025 ESG report outlines a strategic shift toward decarbonization, anchored by a 2030 target to source over 80 percent of its electricity from clean energy.
Terex Corporation posted $2.2 billion in second-quarter sales, a 50.5% jump from the previous year, as the company benefited from robust demand across its specialized equipment portfolio. The Norwalk-based manufacturer, citing solid backlog visibility and operational momentum, increased its full-year guidance for both sales and adjusted earnings.
Drilling at the True North Gold Project in Manitoba has unveiled significant high-grade gold mineralization, including a strike at the newly identified Baker target that returned 36.44 grams per tonne of gold over 1.1 meters. These latest results from 30 drill holes help solidify the resource potential near existing infrastructure.
Homeowners are increasingly demanding transparent pricing and digital purchasing options before committing to home service repairs, prompting a new alliance between Contractor Commerce and marketing agency Mediagistic. The partnership aims to transform contractor websites from simple lead-generation tools into fully functional ecommerce platforms capable of closing sales directly online.
Nearly every participant in a 12-week trial of USANA’s Glow supplement reported visible improvements to their complexion, with over 97% of users noting a brighter, more radiant, and even skin tone by the end of the study period.
