A $718 million annual threat to American berry crops has triggered a new research initiative at Hood College. The U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded the Frederick-based institution nearly $20,000 to hunt for natural predators of the Spotted-Wing Drosophila, a persistent invasive fly species first detected in California in 2008.
By integrating Bitsight’s cyber risk intelligence into its AI-driven platform, New York-based Factor aims to move enterprises from passive risk assessment to active remediation. The partnership seeks to bridge the gap between static data and automated workflows within increasingly complex supply chain ecosystems.
Sarasota-based Lakewood-Amedex Biotherapeutics has appointed Dr. David G. Armstrong, a distinguished surgeon and professor at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, to serve as Study Chair for its Phase 2a clinical trial of Nu-3, an experimental topical gel targeting infected diabetic foot ulcers.
EcoFlow has unveiled its OASIS 3.0 system in Munich, signaling a shift in home energy management from reactive device oversight to proactive, AI-driven orchestration. By integrating Large Language Models and agentic technology, the company aims to move beyond simple automation toward systems that anticipate and execute complex user preferences.
By 2028, half of all CISO programs will shift their focus from traditional cybersecurity to cyber resilience, according to Gartner. To capitalize on this industry pivot, Spektrum Labs has appointed 25-year veteran Mark Cravotta as Chief Operating Officer, tasking him with scaling the company’s AI-first Fusion infrastructure globally.
Interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez has opened a direct channel with the White House, citing a frank and respectful rapport with President Donald Trump and Secretary Marco Rubio. The dialogue, aimed at reintegrating Venezuela into the global financial system, marks a sharp pivot following the removal of Nicolás Maduro.
With the Ranger spacecraft platform nearing launch and a pending merger with Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. VI, Quantum Space has appointed Adarsh Parekh as its new Chief Financial Officer. Parekh joins the Rockville-based firm to anchor its financial strategy during a critical transition into the public markets.
Financial Executives International has launched a new guidance document designed to help corporations integrate artificial intelligence into financial reporting without compromising internal controls. Developed by the Committee on Corporate Reporting, the whitepaper offers a principles-based approach to balancing AI-driven efficiency with the rigorous demands of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
Scott Marmo, the founder of the Tennessee-based Marmo Financial Group, has sold his firm to Cetera Financial Group. The transaction brings approximately $300 million in assets under management into Cetera Planning Partners, the company’s employee-advisor RIA, while marking Cetera’s formal entry into the Tennessee market.
The Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases have finalized a rigorous survival efficacy protocol to test Valion Bio’s Entolimod, a lead candidate positioned as the first potential treatment for gastrointestinal acute radiation syndrome in an increasingly vital biodefense market.
Investors who purchased Roblox Corporation common stock between October 30, 2025, and April 30, 2026, have until August 7 to seek appointment as lead plaintiff in a federal class action lawsuit. The litigation, filed in the Northern District of California, accuses the gaming giant of misleading shareholders regarding its growth projections.
At Intersolar Europe 2026, battery supplier Ampace unveiled the UniC AG440 commercial storage system and the PR-S3 Elite residential unit. The launch, centered on the company's 'Meet All, Green More' initiative, signals a push for higher energy density in industrial applications and zero-degradation performance for European household consumers.
One year after launching a joint venture in North America, Lennox and Ariston Group are reporting higher-than-expected dealer adoption for their new residential water heater lineup. The collaboration, which combines Lennox’s regional distribution network with Ariston’s thermal technology, aims to capture a larger share of the HVAC and plumbing markets.
Swedish national team players Monica Jusu Bah and Felicia Schröder have unveiled a new football kit for the Gothia Cup, drawing inspiration from the matching tattoos they got to symbolize their friendship. The jersey will be worn by participants in the Meet the World tournament, an SKF-backed qualifying event.
Swedish national team players Monica Jusu Bah and Felicia Schröder have traded the pitch for the design studio, creating a new match kit for the upcoming Gothia Cup. The jerseys, featuring sun and moon motifs, will be worn by more than 300 young athletes competing in SKF’s Meet the World qualifying tournaments.
Shareholders of Cardiol Therapeutics backed the company’s management team during its annual general meeting held via live audio webcast on June 24. Investors approved all proposed resolutions, including the appointment of auditors and the reelection of the board of directors, signaling continued support for the firm's clinical development strategy.
Ottawa-based defense contractor DEFSEC Technologies has secured agreements for a CAD$2.5 million registered direct offering. The company will issue 673,006 common shares at a price of CAD$3.74 per share, alongside a concurrent private placement of warrants to bolster its working capital and general corporate operations.
Atlanta-based uRecruits has unveiled its 2.0 platform, integrating seven hiring functions into a single workflow managed by recruiter-controlled AI agents. By keeping decision-making power strictly in human hands, the tool aims to automate administrative bottlenecks without removing the recruiter from the final hiring process.
For the third consecutive year, Denver-based Pitcher has secured a leadership position in the QKS Group SPARK Matrix for Revenue Enablement Platforms. The ranking highlights the company’s integration of AI-driven sales intelligence and content orchestration, positioning it as a primary tool for enterprises managing complex, field-based commercial operations.
A bold collision of chili heat and citrus arrives at Wingstop this summer, as the restaurant chain debuts a limited-time Sweet Heat Chamoy flavor featuring Tajín. The rollout combines a custom dry rub with a signature drizzle, aiming to capitalize on the growing popularity of chamoy across food culture.
Underwriters reviewing high-value accounts can now query AI assistants like Microsoft Copilot or Claude for specific risk profiles, exposure details, and peer benchmarks. Chicago-based Convr has enabled this capability by connecting its commercial P&C Risk Context Engine to the Model Context Protocol, allowing agents to access proprietary insurance data directly.
A 336-unit affordable housing community is coming to northeast Austin by 2028, marking the second collaboration this year between Safehold and developer The NRP Group. The project utilizes a specialized ground lease structure designed to facilitate Low-Income Housing Tax Credit developments across the Texas market.
Nearly one-third of independent business owners currently operate without a succession plan, leaving their long-term future in limbo. To address this, technology firm Reins and incentive consultancy ProfitWorks have launched a strategic partnership aimed at helping entrepreneurs retain talent and prepare for leadership transitions without sacrificing ownership.
Manufacturing and testing facilities face a new standard for operational safety as Veeva Systems introduces its EHS application. By integrating environmental, health, and safety workflows directly into the Veeva Quality Cloud, the platform aims to replace fragmented legacy systems with real-time risk identification and automated compliance protocols.
Veeva Systems has unveiled Veeva EHS, a new application within its Quality Cloud platform designed to help manufacturers identify and mitigate environmental and safety risks. By integrating with existing quality and training software, the tool aims to replace fragmented legacy systems with a unified, automated approach to compliance.
A 660MWh battery energy storage system will anchor the Naos-1 project near Viljoenskroon, marking South Africa’s largest privately contracted hybrid renewable energy initiative to reach financial close. Envision Energy will provide the storage technology, partnering with SOLA Group and WBHO to integrate 300MW of solar power for national grid wheeling.
London-based startup BrandGap.AI launched today, promising to collapse the typically days-long process of competitive brand discovery into a three-minute digital workflow. By analyzing visual identity, tone, and positioning against a database of 1,200 brands, the platform aims to provide strategists with an evidence-based foundation for their creative decisions.
Drivers navigating the busy Interstate 384 corridor now have a new stop at 185 Spencer Street, where C3 Industries has opened its fourth Connecticut dispensary. The retail space, formerly a coffee shop, aims to capture the daily commuter flow between Hartford, Glastonbury, and Southern Manchester with a drive-thru window.
PowerBank Corporation has brought its SB 13-2 community solar facility online, marking the successful launch of a 7.01 MW ground-mount project. Located on a remediated industrial site in upstate New York, the installation now provides clean energy credits to approximately 875 local homes through the NYSERDA NY-Sun program.
Ottawa-based Celebright has received a U.S. patent for a proprietary switching power supply that reconfigures how electricity flows through permanent outdoor lighting. The innovation addresses common industry hurdles, specifically voltage drop and heat buildup, by localizing power transformation within the light string rather than relying on centralized sources.
