A practice test score is often just a number until a student understands how it translates to specific college aspirations. U.S. News & World Report and test-prep platform ScoreSmart announced a partnership today that bridges this gap, aiming to provide students with clearer, data-driven pathways during their admissions journey.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium will host the third annual Pro Football Retired Players Association Champions Banquet on September 17, 2026. The event honors retired NFL athletes and community leaders for their philanthropic influence, specifically recognizing four figures who have leveraged their platforms to drive social change across the Atlanta area.
A $1.9 million Tactical Funding Increase from SpaceWERX aims to solve a persistent bottleneck in U.S. defense: the slow, costly production of components capable of surviving extreme temperatures. Orbital Composites will use the capital to scale its robotic additive manufacturing platform for hypersonic and space-ready parts.
Eleven companies are set to join the Alger Russell Innovation Index following the market close on June 26, 2026. The quarterly rebalancing by New York-based Fred Alger Management marks a shift in the composition of the benchmark, which tracks firms undergoing significant positive dynamic change.
Investors who purchased Black Rock Coffee (BRCB) shares following the company’s September 2025 initial public offering have until August 17, 2026, to seek lead plaintiff status in a federal securities class action lawsuit, according to a notice released by the law firm Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP.
A public vote across Winston-Salem, Greensboro, and High Point has named Micaela Wall the Triad’s best real estate agent for 2026. The recognition, awarded through YES! Weekly’s annual readers' poll, highlights her standing among local residents as she continues to expand her footprint in the Piedmont Triad market.
Thousands of backyard cooks and culinary enthusiasts will descend on Gwinnett Field on October 3, 2026, for the 29th annual EGGtoberfest. The live-fire event transforms the stadium into a massive outdoor kitchen, featuring over 300 ceramic grills and a diverse lineup of chefs serving unlimited tastings to an expected crowd of 4,500.
Investors who purchased Commvault Systems securities between April 29, 2025, and January 26, 2026, face a July 17, 2026, deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal class action lawsuit. The litigation centers on allegations that the company misled shareholders regarding its annual recurring revenue growth projections.
When a loved one passes away in North Carolina, the legal path to settling their affairs often feels opaque. Hunter Plemmons, an estate planning attorney in Waynesville, outlines the court-supervised journey that executors must navigate, transforming a complex administrative burden into a series of manageable, albeit time-consuming, legal steps.
Investors who held First Solar stock between February 26, 2025, and February 24, 2026, have until August 24, 2026, to seek lead plaintiff status in a federal securities class action lawsuit targeting the company’s disclosures regarding tariff impacts and production facility utilization.
Investors who purchased Graphic Packaging Holding Company stock between February 4, 2025, and February 2, 2026, face a July 6, 2026, deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff. The federal class action lawsuit alleges the company misled shareholders regarding inventory management, declining demand, and the reliability of its financial guidance.
Lithium-ion batteries face a silent killer: the mechanical degradation of electrodes during charge cycles. Soteria Battery Innovation Group has moved to mitigate this by licensing a novel reticulated current collector from Rutgers University, aiming to prevent the cracking and delamination that trigger heat buildup and eventual cell failure.
Investors who held Phreesia, Inc. stock between May 8, 2025, and March 30, 2026, face a July 13, 2026, deadline to seek lead plaintiff status in a federal securities class action. The litigation centers on claims that the company misled shareholders regarding its growth potential and revenue stability.
Mackinac Island served as the tenth destination for the CIEE BridgeUSA Celebration Tour this week, highlighting the role of international exchange programs in regional economic stability. The event recognized local businesses that leverage the Summer Work Travel initiative to extend peak tourism seasons and foster global professional connections.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Trodelvy as a first-line treatment for metastatic triple-negative breast cancer, a move that alters the standard of care for one of the most aggressive forms of the disease. The decision provides a critical therapeutic option for patients regardless of their immunotherapy eligibility.
Nonprofit board members often face a daunting learning curve when tasked with leading high-stakes capital campaigns. To bridge this knowledge gap, fundraising consultants Amy Eisenstein and Sarah Plimpton have released a new guide designed to transform board participation from an intimidating obligation into a strategic asset for their organizations.
Poor integration of mechanical systems during turn-key construction projects drains billions from the U.S. economy annually, with rework and inefficiencies frequently exceeding 9% of total project costs. A new analysis from JDI Industrial Services highlights that structured commissioning acts as the primary defense against these hidden, compounding operational failures.
Three major industry associations—HARDI, PHCC, and ACCA—have filed a legal challenge against the EPA’s Technology Transitions Reconsideration Rule. The groups argue that extending deadlines for high-GWP refrigerants creates a supply-demand imbalance that violates the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act and threatens to destabilize the broader market.
Law firm Shipman & Goodwin LLP will move its Hartford headquarters to the iconic Gold Building at One Financial Plaza in late 2027. The relocation signifies a long-term commitment to the city, aiming to bolster collaborative workspace and maintain the firm’s central position near key state and civic institutions.
Portland-based Variant Investments has reached its five-year milestone with the Variant Impact Fund, reporting $90 million in assets under management. The firm’s 2026 impact report highlights a strategy that balances competitive financial returns with specific environmental and social objectives, ranging from affordable housing to carbon sequestration.
For many families, the fear of anesthesia often outweighs concerns about the medical procedure itself. To alleviate this stress, Mercy Kids in St. Louis has launched a sedation-free transnasal endoscopy program, allowing pediatric patients to undergo upper digestive tract evaluations while remaining fully awake and comfortable.
Commercial and industrial clients can now propose specific renewable energy projects to Georgia Power under the newly launched Clean and Renewable Energy Subscription Customer Identified Resource program. The initiative, approved for up to 3,000 megawatts of capacity, aims to align utility-scale solar development directly with the sustainability targets of business customers.
With the global population surging past 8 billion, environmental educator Karen I. Shragg is pushing to bring the controversial topic of overpopulation back into the national discourse. Her new paper, published by Negative Population Growth, serves as both a tribute to the late Paul Ehrlich and a manifesto for urgent ecological reform.
As financial institutions struggle to govern the rapid deployment of artificial intelligence, industry leaders are converging in Omaha this October to bridge the gap between experimental AI and secure, regulatory-compliant implementation. The two-day event aims to move beyond theory, focusing on hands-on risk management for the banking sector.
Investors who acquired AeroVironment securities between June 25, 2025, and March 10, 2026, face a July 27, 2026, deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal class action lawsuit. The litigation targets the company over allegations that executives misled shareholders regarding competitive threats to its key defense contracts.
The Arizona Ridge Riders are set to finalize a multi-year sponsorship with energy infrastructure giant Energy Transfer this Saturday. The deal, coinciding with the team’s 2026 training camp in Buckeye, centers on youth development initiatives and marks the company’s first formal entry into the professional bull riding circuit.
Investors who purchased BitGo Holdings stock following the company's January 2026 initial public offering are facing an August 7, 2026, deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action lawsuit alleging that executives misled shareholders regarding the firm's vulnerability to volatile digital asset markets.
The investor rights firm Halper Sadeh LLC has opened inquiries into potential fiduciary breaches regarding three pending corporate acquisitions. The firm is scrutinizing the sales of TruBridge, Inc., Organon & Co., and Modiv Industrial, Inc., citing concerns that deal terms may prioritize insider interests over those of ordinary shareholders.
With a $34 million non-recourse debt facility, financing platform USD.AI is backing the deployment of NVIDIA B200 GPU fleets in Sweden. The deal provides NexGen Cloud with the capital necessary to expand its European sovereign AI capacity while avoiding the dilution of existing corporate equity.
Specialty food producers gathering at New York City’s Javits Center from June 28-30 will get a firsthand look at high-speed cryogenic cooling systems. Air Products is set to demonstrate how liquid nitrogen and carbon dioxide technologies can replace traditional multi-hour freezing processes with a rapid, minutes-long operation.
