Convenience store shoppers across 23 states can now find Tres Picosos burritos at QuikTrip outlets. The Colorado-based company, known for its focus on high-filling ratios and bold recipes, has scaled its national footprint to meet rising consumer demand for premium, grab-and-go Mexican cuisine in the retail sector.
Investors who acquired Hub Group common stock between April 28, 2023, and May 11, 2026, have until August 28 to seek lead plaintiff status in a pending class action lawsuit. The case, filed in the Northern District of Illinois, claims the logistics firm misled shareholders regarding its financial reporting and accounting accuracy.
With the signing of House Bill 3751, Illinois has become the third state in the nation to codify employment social enterprises into law. The measure integrates these mission-driven businesses into the state’s economic development framework, granting them formal access to grants, technical support, and procurement opportunities previously reserved for traditional firms.
Kansas City-based Miller & Company, P.C. has joined the 2026 Inc. 5000 ranking of the fastest-growing private firms in the United States. The recognition follows a 74% revenue surge recorded between 2022 and 2025, a period defined by the firm’s intensified focus on navigating volatile global trade and tariff landscapes.
Following the successful closure of a 61-patient study at Baptist Health Hardin, Calidar is transitioning its Eidos Prism technology toward a multi-site pivotal trial. The device, which utilizes Volumetric X-Ray Diffraction to provide molecular-level imaging, is now being positioned for a broader clinical rollout by 2027.
Number lead: Israel Corporation reported a net profit of $53 million for the second quarter of 2026, marking a significant increase from the $43 million recorded during the same period last year. The Tel Aviv-based holding company bolstered its position as total assets reached $3.238 billion by the end of June.
Six hundred global investors and government officials will gather in Manila this September to unlock capital for the Philippines’ primary economic engine. The inaugural Luzon Economic Corridor Investment Forum, co-hosted by the United States, Japan, and the Philippines, aims to transform regional infrastructure priorities into operational commercial realities.
A cross-border team from Greenberg Traurig has steered mobility firm Moove through a $250 million Series C funding round. The investment, which pushes the company’s valuation to $2.1 billion, brings together a consortium of global heavyweights to accelerate the rollout of autonomous vehicle fleets and robotic depot infrastructure.
For the third time since 2023, the Inland Empire Health Plan has been recognized on PEOPLE magazine’s annual Companies That Care list. The Rancho Cucamonga-based organization secured the No. 100 spot, joining national entities like Delta Airlines and Adobe in a ranking that highlights workplace culture and employee-focused missions.
Five years after its inception, the Water UP! workforce development program has returned to Camden to bridge the gap between local talent and the critical infrastructure sector. The initiative aims to solve the growing demand for skilled labor while providing young adults with long-term economic mobility.
With over 1,300 lives lost to overdose in Cook County last year, hundreds of Chicagoans will gather at Lincoln Park on September 26 for the 7th Annual Shatterproof Walk to End Addiction. The event serves as a public rally to close the treatment gap and challenge the stigma surrounding substance use.
Investors who incurred financial losses tied to EquipmentShare.com Inc. have until September 21, 2026, to apply as lead plaintiffs in a pending class action lawsuit. The litigation targets alleged misrepresentations regarding the company’s business operations and undisclosed related-party transactions during early 2026.
Boston-based startup CollectivIQ is moving beyond conversational chatbots with the launch of Digital Direct Reports, a new class of AI agents built to function as specialized employees. These systems are designed to hold specific job titles, integrate with enterprise software, and manage ongoing business responsibilities alongside human staff.
A former CVS building in downtown Winston-Salem is undergoing a high-tech transformation, set to reopen on August 14 as the state’s first Sandbox VR location. The 6,000-square-foot facility marks the latest expansion for the virtual reality company, which currently operates over 90 venues across five continents.
Guillermo Carrillo faces 21 felony charges after allegedly assaulting children at the Amador County Fair, prompting the McCune Law Group to open a separate civil investigation. Attorneys are now seeking to determine how carnival operators failed to implement sufficient safeguards to protect minors in their care.
Hundreds of Angelenos will gather at Griffith Park on November 7 for the 7th annual Shatterproof Walk, an event aimed at bridging the gap between addiction recovery efforts and public awareness as the county continues to combat a persistent, fentanyl-driven overdose crisis despite recent declines in mortality rates.
Despite a 31% drop in overdose deaths, Washington, D.C. continues to grapple with one of the nation's highest rates of substance use disorder. On October 17, hundreds will gather at The Wharf for the 8th Annual Shatterproof Walk to End Addiction, demanding better access to care and an end to public stigma.
Senate Energy Committee Chair Ben Allen has leveled sharp criticism at the heads of PG&E and Edison, accusing the utility giants of using blackmail to secure liability protections. The confrontation follows reports that executives threatened to prioritize shareholder stock buybacks over critical grid safety infrastructure if their legislative demands remain unmet.
Hundreds of families, advocates, and individuals in recovery will gather at The Sound on November 14 for the 7th Annual Shatterproof Walk to End Addiction. The event aims to confront the region's persistent substance use crisis by fostering community support and calling for broader access to evidence-based medical care.
Stony Brook-based Haloid Solutions has successfully integrated OpenAI’s real-time voice AI with legacy land mobile radio systems, allowing field personnel to interact with artificial intelligence using standard hardware. The technology enables radio users to perform complex tasks like language translation and vehicle lookups without replacing their existing communication infrastructure.
Omaha-based independent publisher Straight Arrow is pivoting to a paid membership model, offering an ad-free experience alongside exclusive newsletters and direct access to its reporting staff. The move follows a significant newsroom expansion aimed at deepening coverage of media bias, digital influence, and economic policy for a national audience.
Spokane-based Assureful has teamed up with multichannel platform CedCommerce to launch an AI-driven liability insurance program for U.S. online merchants. The partnership introduces a usage-based model that adjusts coverage costs according to actual sales volume, targeting the specific compliance and risk challenges faced by digital storefronts.
Beginning August 24, Chick-fil-A is bringing its test-marketed Chicken & Waffles sandwich to locations nationwide. The move marks a shift in the brand’s all-day strategy, allowing guests to pair signature filets with maple-flavored waffles and applewood smoked bacon from morning until the final closing hour of the day.
Investors who purchased Primoris Services Corporation stock between August 5, 2025, and June 22, 2026, have until September 21, 2026, to file as lead plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit. The litigation alleges company executives misled shareholders regarding the firm's ability to manage renewable energy project costs and risks.
A new evidence-generation platform from Salus Scientific aims to bridge the gap between laboratory performance and daily hospital practice. The inaugural report centers on the AeroShield™ Enhanced Radiation Protection Device, detailing its real-world impact on radiation exposure and workflow efficiency during complex fluoroscopic procedures at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare.
More than 200 business executives, policymakers, and UN representatives converged in Colombo on August 11–12 for the Forward Faster Now APAC 2026 summit. The event sought to move beyond corporate rhetoric, focusing on practical strategies to integrate sustainability into core business operations amid shifting geopolitical and climate landscapes.
As remote work reshapes commercial real estate, American Ventures CEO Shravan Parsi will join industry leaders at Bisnow’s Future of Austin Office & Mixed Use conference on August 26. The session explores the transition from traditional office corridors to integrated live-work-play environments in the Austin-San Antonio corridor.
Investors who purchased Wix.com Ltd. securities between February 19, 2025, and May 12, 2026, have until September 22, 2026, to file as lead plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit. The litigation follows a 27% share price collapse sparked by revelations of surging AI-related development costs and dampened financial performance.
Navigating a flight of stairs with a heavy, cumbersome laundry basket poses a genuine risk, particularly for elderly individuals. To mitigate these physical challenges, a Los Angeles-based inventor has developed the Robinson Invention, a modified hamper designed specifically to improve balance and stability during household transport.
A securities fraud class action has been filed against Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. after the FDA revealed that the company altered clinical trial statistical plans without regulatory consent. The lawsuit centers on a period of intense volatility that saw the firm’s share price surge by 370% before collapsing by 64%.
