While over half of U.S. local health departments feel fully equipped to handle infectious disease outbreaks and pandemics, their confidence falters when faced with modern hazards like cyberattacks, opioid crises, and extreme weather, according to a new report released by the National Association of County and City Health Officials.
The iconic rolled tortilla chip brand Takis is purging artificial colors and the preservative TBHQ from its entire product portfolio. This transition, which is already moving through retail supply chains in the United States, is scheduled for full implementation across every flavor variant by the end of 2026.
Marking its centennial year, Columbus-based insurance giant Nationwide has officially joined the Columbus Crew ownership group. The firm will hold a minority stake alongside Haslam Sports Group and the Edwards family, deepening a long-standing local partnership to bolster the professional soccer landscape in Central Ohio.
With global spending on artificial intelligence projected to hit $2.52 trillion in 2026, a disconnect is widening between corporate investment and operational capacity. A Kyndryl study of 1,100 executives reveals that only 23% of organizations consider their employees fully prepared for AI integration, a six-point decline from the previous year.
U.S. Orthopaedic Partners has appointed industry veteran Dean Brown as Regional Director of ASC Operations. Tasked with overseeing the management services organization’s surgical infrastructure, Brown will guide performance improvements across ten Southeast practices and direct the rollout of upcoming ambulatory surgery centers in Louisiana and beyond.
With Americans losing $60 billion annually to phone scams, Stamford-based Sentien Corporation has introduced SeniorSafe, an autonomous AI service designed to intercept fraudulent calls in real time. The platform aims to protect 62 million seniors by neutralizing both human-operated cons and sophisticated AI-driven deepfakes across all telecommunications channels.
Northern Virginia’s housing market is defying economic gravity, maintaining steady growth despite the loss of 64,000 federal jobs in the Washington area. While high mortgage rates and regional unemployment shifts create significant friction, demand for single-family homes and townhomes continues to outpace the broader economic uncertainty facing the capital region.
Groundwork BioAg has issued its first verified carbon credits under the Verra VM0042 standard, marking a shift toward commercial-scale soil carbon removal. The project, which utilizes mycorrhizal inoculants to sequester carbon in agricultural land, has already secured multiple purchase agreements for its initial 19,568 Verified Carbon Units.
If the U.S. soccer team secures a tournament victory this summer, one hundred Americans legally named George Washington stand to win a new 2026 Jeep Wrangler. The promotion, tied to the team's advancement into the knockout stages, has gained momentum as the brand leans into its high-stakes, patriotic marketing campaign.
A 9% hike in quarterly payouts brings Bank of South Carolina Corporation’s dividend to $0.25 per share. The announcement, marking the institution’s 147th consecutive distribution, pushes the company’s forward annualized dividend to $1.00 per share, a milestone the board attributes to sustained earnings strength and capital stability.
Veterinary professionals from over 100 countries convened in St. Louis this May to address a critical evolution in animal medicine: moving from reactive treatment to intentional, proactive preventive care. The Purina Institute Global Summit 2026 provided a framework for embedding long-term health strategies into standard clinical practice.
At a time when the wireless industry is pivoting toward digital-only interfaces, Consumer Cellular is moving against the grain. The company officially opened its 100th retail location in Salem, Oregon, today, anchoring its expansion on the belief that face-to-face service remains a primary driver for its core demographic of users over 50.
Cleveland-based MRI Software is rolling out two new tools for its Agora platform: Intelligence and Orchestrator. These additions aim to move beyond simple data analytics by providing proactive, role-specific recommendations and automated agentic workflows designed to function within strict enterprise governance and audit requirements.
The global cell culture market is poised for significant expansion, with projections indicating a climb from $33.07 billion in 2026 to $58.42 billion by 2031. This growth, representing a compound annual growth rate of 12.1%, is fueled by rapid advancements in biopharmaceutical research and the scaling of regenerative medicine.
The global market for Huntington's disease therapies is bracing for a decade of transformation, with projections indicating a 14% compound annual growth rate through 2036. As current treatments remain largely limited to symptomatic relief, a pipeline of disease-modifying candidates aims to shift the standard of care.
As Americans finalize plans for the Fourth of July weekend, Health-E Commerce is highlighting how tax-free FSA and HSA accounts can cover essential medical supplies. From remote camping first aid to sun protection, the company aims to help travelers manage holiday health costs using pre-tax savings.
Reston-based Ellucian has secured the 2026 EdTech Cool Tool Award in the student success planning and credential pathways category. The recognition highlights the company’s AI-driven approach to degree auditing and academic registration, designed to help higher education institutions navigate complex student lifecycles and improve graduation outcomes.
A seasonal contraction in the U.S. staffing industry slowed to 7.5% during the first quarter of 2026, representing the most modest decline for the period since 2022. This shift suggests a departure from the sharper downturns seen in previous years despite persistent economic headwinds and global market uncertainty.
As temperatures climb in Portage, Wisconsin, the reliability of home cooling systems often hinges on proactive care. Bob Marquardt, owner of Johnson Mechanical LLC, warns that ignoring annual maintenance invites mechanical strain and unexpected breakdowns just when residents need reliable climate control the most.
Jennifer Riter, a veteran with nearly three decades of pharmaceutical leadership, has joined DDL as Vice President of Analytical Testing. Based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, she will oversee the laboratory’s GMP testing division, specifically focusing on drug-device combination products and specialized container closure integrity strategies.
College Park Hyundai has officially shed its former branding to adopt the Group 1 Hyundai College Park name. The change, effective June 2, 2026, marks a strategic effort by Houston-based Group 1 Automotive to unify its retail network under a consistent national identity while maintaining local operations.
As CEO David M. Cordani prepares to transition to executive chair after 17 years at the helm, The Cigna Group Foundation has established a new $1.5 million grant program. The initiative, titled the David M. Cordani Courage in Service Grant, will provide annual funding to support veteran health and community connection.
For the third year running, RWS has claimed the Machine Translation Solution of the Year title at the 9th annual AI Breakthrough Awards. The recognition centers on the company’s Language Weaver Pro, a platform developed with Cohere that targets high-stakes enterprise and government translation needs.
A diagnosis of a cracked tooth frequently triggers unnecessary anxiety, with patients assuming extraction is the only path forward. New research published in the Journal of Endodontics challenges this assumption, revealing that many compromised teeth can be successfully preserved if evaluated properly before opting for removal.
The global fingerprint sensor market is set to expand from $5.01 billion in 2026 to $6.98 billion by 2032, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 5.7%. This trajectory is driven by a shift away from traditional passwords toward biometric authentication across consumer electronics, finance, and government sectors.
Financial markets are currently underpricing both upside and downside volatility, according to American Century Investments’ third-quarter 2026 outlook. As geopolitical instability complicates the trajectory of inflation and interest rates, the firm warns that the range of probable economic outcomes has expanded significantly beyond the narrow scope of current market pricing.
After two decades in the beauty industry, Phoenix native Tia Wilson is bringing the Blo Blow Dry Bar franchise to her hometown. The deal marks the brand’s fourth location in Arizona, a state currently experiencing a surge in franchise development that aligns with the company’s broader North American growth strategy.
With the U.S. bagel market now valued at $5.8 billion, Einstein Bros. Bagels is betting on a aggressive expansion strategy. The Denver-based chain plans to add 300 new bakeries to its footprint by 2030, leveraging a new store design specifically engineered for rapid scaling and increased speed of service.
Jeju Air has tapped GA Telesis Engine Services to maintain its CFM56-7B engines, marking the Helsinki-based firm’s first such agreement in South Korea. The deal follows the company’s recent certification by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, which officially cleared it to service local carriers.
Investors who suffered losses in Roblox Corporation securities now face an August 7, 2026, deadline to seek appointment as lead plaintiff in a newly filed class action lawsuit. The litigation targets alleged securities fraud following a sharp downturn in the company's market performance earlier this spring.
