The T.D. Jakes Foundation is opening its doors to a broader range of nonprofits, offering up to $1.5 million in grant funding through the upcoming T7 Summit. Unlike previous invitation-only cycles, this initiative allows organizations nationwide to compete for capital while accessing a new leadership certification program.
Investors who purchased AeroVironment, Inc. common stock between June 25, 2025, and March 10, 2026, have until July 27, 2026, to apply for lead plaintiff status. The Philadelphia-based law firm Berger Montague filed the class action suit following a series of stock price drops linked to the collapse of a key defense contract.
Three producers from ALKEME Insurance have secured spots on Insurance Business America’s 2026 Rising Stars list, a national honor reserved for industry professionals under 40 who demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation, and client service within the competitive insurance landscape.
For the second consecutive year, Chandler-based VensureHR has secured a spot on Selling Power magazine’s 60 Best Companies to Sell For 2026. The ranking identifies organizations that distinguish themselves through competitive compensation, robust professional development, and the integration of artificial intelligence into their daily sales operations.
Investors who suffered heavy losses after Embecta Corp. shares plummeted 57.8% in a single day are now turning to the courts. A class action lawsuit filed in New Jersey alleges the company misled shareholders about the commercial stability of its insulin pen needle business throughout late 2025 and early 2026.
Ants marching across the picnic table and mosquitoes circling the patio are the quickest way to ruin a summer cookout. With outdoor gatherings providing easy access to food and sugar-filled drinks, the National Pest Management Association is urging homeowners to adopt specific habits to reclaim their backyards from seasonal intruders.
Investors who held Hub Group stock between April 2023 and May 2026 are weighing legal action following revelations of severe accounting lapses. The law firm Hagens Berman has launched an investigation into claims that the company misled shareholders regarding its financial health, triggering a massive loss in market value.
Investors have until August 3, 2026, to seek lead plaintiff status in a securities class action against Badger Meter, Inc. The lawsuit targets senior executives for allegedly concealing an order pull-forward scheme, a deception that triggered a 24% single-session stock collapse and $36.75 per share in losses.
Energy professionals can now monitor federal and state legislative activity directly alongside regulatory filings, as Birmingham-based HData launches a comprehensive legislative catalog. The platform aggregates bills from the U.S. Congress, all 50 states, and Washington, D.C., aiming to provide early indicators of market-shifting policy changes before they reach formal dockets.
Tigera has introduced Calico for VMs on Kubernetes, an eBPF-based platform designed to bridge the gap for organizations migrating virtual machines from VMware. By enabling a single control plane for both containers and VMs, the tool allows enterprises to replicate NSX-level networking and security without reconfiguring legacy infrastructure.
A former media professional turned franchisee, Farid Shahmohammadi, has officially opened the first Paris Baguette in the District of Columbia. Located at 4000 Wisconsin Ave. NW, the new café aims to anchor the neighborhood with the brand’s signature artisan pastries and breads following its quiet launch on May 31.
The Los Angeles Knight Riders hoisted the 2026 Major League Cricket trophy in Oakland last week, marking the end of a season that saw the sport’s commercial footprint expand through deepened ties with culinary brands, most notably the U.S. market leader in Basmati rice, Royal.
For the second year running, Indianapolis-based OTAVA has claimed the VCSP Partner of the Year title for the Americas from Veeam Software. The award highlights the cloud provider’s consistent growth and its strategic emphasis on delivering resilient, secure data protection solutions within complex hybrid cloud environments across North America.
Surgeons at The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital in Birmingham have successfully utilized real-time fluorescence imaging to identify residual bacterial contamination during complex knee revision surgeries. This pilot study provides the first clinical evidence that the MolecuLight DX device can assist in navigating the critical challenges of periprosthetic joint infection.
Vasiliki Petrou, the former head of Unilever Prestige, has secured a minority stake in the minimalist cosmetics brand MERIT through SEMCAP Beauty & Wellness. The deal positions Petrou, a veteran architect of brands like Dermalogica and Paula's Choice, to guide the profitable company through its next phase of global expansion.
Number: With supply chains hemorrhaging $150 billion annually on manual operational tasks, TraceLink is pushing to reclaim that value through its latest OPUS platform update. The Boston-based company now allows organizations to deploy no-code AI agents that handle complex business transactions across the global life sciences network.
Starting September 1, 2026, the JOOLA HC-40 becomes the official ball for all DUPR-sanctioned events. The multi-year partnership mandates the use of this specific equipment across the organization's entire tournament ecosystem, from local qualifiers to collegiate championships, aiming to standardize performance metrics for over two million registered users.
Cutting implementation time by nearly 95 percent, Orlando-based SAP partner Veritas Prime has secured a Bronze Stevie® Award in the 11th annual Stevie Awards for Great Employers. The firm was recognized for its proprietary Connector, a tool designed to streamline how third-party HR vendors integrate with SAP SuccessFactors.
Visitors to Gen Con 2026 in Indianapolis will find a larger-than-life presence at MindWare’s Booth #2002, where the publisher is anchoring its show floor debut with a supersized version of Down the Waterspout and the highly anticipated release of Reiner Knizia’s latest family adventure, Trail to the Temple.
Sky Protocol generated $107.35 million in gross revenue during the second quarter of 2026, marking its second consecutive period exceeding the $100 million threshold. The results, detailed in the Sky Frontier Foundation’s latest report, highlight a 45.5% year-over-year surge in protocol collateral to $12.32 billion.
With over 15 million workers lacking bachelor’s degrees facing high exposure to automation, six regional economic development groups have launched the AI Readiness Lab (AIRLab). The initiative aims to protect essential “gateway” jobs and ensure that artificial intelligence acts as a tool for career advancement rather than a barrier to entry.
Nearly one in two girls quit sports due to body criticism, a statistic prompting Dove to transform major sporting events into platforms for self-esteem. From the FIFA World Cup 2026 final to Flavor Flav's SHE Weekend, the brand is pushing its #KeepHerConfident initiative to keep young athletes in the game.
The Carolina Panthers and Bank of America have cemented their long-standing partnership with a naming rights extension for the team's Charlotte home. This renewal arrives alongside a massive $1.3 billion renovation plan, as Tepper Sports & Entertainment increases its private investment to modernize the facility into a year-round regional destination.
As families prepare for the upcoming school year and fall sports season, Texas-based retailer Academy Sports + Outdoors is slashing prices across its inventory. The push aims to capture budget-conscious shoppers by bundling classroom essentials with athletic gear, backed by a price-match guarantee and a new loyalty rewards program.
MindWalk Holdings Corp. reported a 46% jump in annual revenue to C$15.6 million, marking a transition from one-off project work to a recurring software model. The company narrowed its net loss by more than half, signaling that its shift toward enterprise-level AI platform contracts is beginning to materialize in its financials.
AcroCyte Therapeutics has been selected for funding by the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health to accelerate the development of scalable human organoid technologies. The project aims to bridge the gap between laboratory research and clinical regenerative medicine by standardizing how replacement tissues are manufactured for patients.
Austin-based Connamara Technologies has upgraded its EP3 exchange platform to support bilateral matching, allowing operators to launch markets governed by direct counterparty agreements rather than central clearing. This shift enables firms to navigate complex regulatory landscapes while diversifying the types of assets and trading structures they can host.
With copper prices rallying and regional regulations shifting, Salazar Resources has secured a dual advantage: its flagship Curipamba–El Domo project saw a 121% jump in after-tax net present value, while Ecuador introduced a key tax exemption for exploration-stage mining projects.
With a five-year asset growth rate exceeding the industry median by more than three times, Madison Partners has secured a five-star rating on Newsweek’s 2026 list of America's Top Financial Advisory Firms. The Wisconsin-based firm was selected from a pool of 16,000 SEC-registered investment advisers.
A U.S. District Court in Northern California has dismissed Google’s attempt to leverage the Digital Millennium Copyright Act against data provider SerpApi. The ruling strikes down the tech giant’s bid to regulate access to public search results, citing a fundamental lack of copyright protection for non-original content.
