For homeowners in South Texas, a hurricane deductible is rarely a flat fee. Unlike standard home insurance, these are often calculated as a percentage of a property’s total insured value, turning a simple policy detail into a significant financial variable when a major storm hits the coastline.
Bank of America is funneling $10 million into a new pediatric behavioral health campus at Franciscan Children’s in Brighton, a project designed to overhaul how the Boston Children’s health system delivers mental health care to children and adolescents facing complex neurodevelopmental and psychiatric challenges.
Investors who incurred significant losses in UWM Holdings Corporation have until October 13, 2026, to apply as lead plaintiffs in a pending class action lawsuit. The litigation, spearheaded by the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, targets allegations of deceptive financial disclosures during the spring and summer of 2026.
Many prospective homeowners in Lexington, South Carolina, mistakenly believe they must secure a plot of land before contacting a custom builder. According to expert Jennifer L. Gerben Nettles, engaging a professional early in the property search can prevent costly construction pitfalls and ensure the lot aligns with the owner's design vision.
With over 15 years of experience driving enterprise-scale transformations, Monique Jackson has joined boutique consulting firm Athenian Group to lead its West Coast client solutions. Based in Los Angeles, she will oversee the firm’s regional expansion, building on an eight-year history of local projects that includes the LA County 2028 Games Coordination Platform.
Duke Energy shareholders are set to receive a quarterly cash payment of $1.085 per common share on December 16, 2026. This distribution marks another milestone for the Charlotte-based utility giant, which has maintained an unbroken record of cash dividend payments to its common stockholders for exactly 100 consecutive years.
DeFi Technologies’ asset management arm, Valour, reported a significant jump in assets under management, reaching $640.2 million as of September 25. This 61.2% increase from the end of the second quarter highlights sustained investor demand and a broader push by the company into actively managed hedge fund strategies.
Construction crews are breaking ground near Yuma, Arizona, as Kongsberg Satellite Services builds the third node of its commercial lunar communications network. This 20-meter antenna site will join parallel projects in Western Australia and Spain to provide a continuous, high-bandwidth data bridge for future human and robotic lunar missions.
Three executives from M&T Bank and its subsidiary, Wilmington Trust, have been selected for the 2026 Most Powerful Women in Banking program. The annual awards, now in their 24th year, recognize female professionals who demonstrate significant leadership and impact across the financial services sector.
Forty-nine acquisitions deep, Pennsylvania-based SupplyOne is tightening its grip on the Midwest market. The packaging giant confirmed its purchase of Burr Ridge’s Packaging Design Corporation, a move designed to integrate the Illinois firm’s specialized point-of-purchase display manufacturing into its broader North American distribution network.
With strong capacity and fierce competition defining the U.S. commercial insurance landscape, buyers currently enjoy significant leverage. However, the latest Lockton Market Update warns that beneath this surface-level stability lies a growing complexity, requiring firms to shift their focus from immediate cost savings toward robust, long-term risk management strategies.
Starkey has unveiled Omega AI+, a hearing technology platform powered by the G4 Gen AI Neuro Processor. The device leverages a Quad DNN Architecture—four specialized deep neural networks working in tandem—to process sound 2.7 times faster than existing competitors while managing the balance between speech clarity and natural audio quality.
Five decades of fame, private heartbreak, and survival are coming to the screen as supermodel Christie Brinkley partners with FOX Nation for a three-part docuseries. Titled Uptown Girl: The Christie Brinkley Story, the project promises an intimate look at a life lived under the constant glare of the spotlight.
After 1.3 million steps and nearly two months on the road, 82-year-old Dr. Judy Benjamin reached London on September 25. The journey from Land's End was more than a physical feat; it served as a platform for the Alzheimer's survivor to spark urgent conversations about cognitive health across southern England.
Investors who incurred financial losses holding Doximity, Inc. stock between August 8, 2024, and May 13, 2026, are being invited to serve as lead plaintiffs in a pending class action lawsuit. The legal challenge centers on allegations that the company misled shareholders regarding its core revenue drivers and competitive standing.
The signature Polar Plunge fundraiser is leaving Eagle Creek Park for a new home in Sheridan. Special Olympics Indiana announced its 2027 season showcase will take place at the recently opened SKYLAKE Adventures, utilizing the park’s six-acre lagoon to host the annual tradition of braving the cold for charity.
With two decades of experience in quantitative economic analysis, Matt Ryan joins The Vertex Companies to spearhead a newly formed Data-Driven Disputes and Analytics practice. The move signals a strategic push by the global consulting firm to integrate specialized data insights into its existing litigation and regulatory advisory services.
Grammy-winning artist Victoria Monét will headline an exclusive silent listening session at ComplexCon in Los Angeles this weekend, offering fans an early preview of her upcoming album, Frequency of Love, played entirely through the latest iteration of Ray-Ban Meta audio glasses before they hit retail shelves on October 13.
San Francisco-based Corgi Insurance is diversifying its portfolio by launching a dedicated fine arts coverage policy. The new offering targets both private collectors and commercial entities, aiming to simplify the protection of high-value assets like sculptures, photography, and paintings against theft, loss, or physical damage.
Former Colombian Energy Minister Diego Mesa Puyo officially began his four-year tenure as CEO and Chairperson of the Global Environment Facility today in Washington. His appointment marks the start of the GEF-9 funding cycle, which has already secured over $4.3 billion in donor commitments to address urgent environmental restoration goals.
Eight emerging entrepreneurs will compete for a share of $20,000 in prize funding this January, as the Iowa chapter of the Young Presidents' Organization opens applications for its inaugural innovation challenge to bridge the gap between student founders and established corporate leadership.
Patients on Tucson’s eastside face a new option for medical access starting October 5, as MY DR NOW opens a facility at the intersection of Wilmot and Golf Links roads. The clinic offers same-day primary care and extended weekend hours, aiming to eliminate the standard multi-week wait for appointments.
Five organizations and individuals received accolades at the second annual Kindness Awards in Nashville, a celebration of those leveraging enterprise fundraising technology to drive measurable impact. The honors, presented during the KindCon 2026 conference, highlight how institutional data and AI-driven tools translate into tangible philanthropic success.
A 1999 plane crash served as the catalyst for Dr. Julia Ferganchick Hilton’s transition from academia to the forefront of mindfulness and trauma recovery. Now recognized as a Pinnacle Professional Member of the Inner Circle of Excellence, she leads the Meditation Practice Institute from her current base in Mexico.
After 1.3 million steps and nearly two months on the road, 82-year-old Dr. Judy Benjamin reached Lambeth Bridge in London on September 25. Her 550-mile trek from Land's End served as a public crusade to challenge the perceived inevitability of Alzheimer's disease and promote early diagnostic intervention.
Nashville-based VIO Med Spa has claimed the No. 373 position on the 2026 Franchise Times Top 400 list, marking a milestone for the physician-guided aesthetic chain. The ranking reflects a year of aggressive expansion, during which the company signed 19 new franchise owners to scale its national footprint.
One in three guest messages in hotels currently goes unanswered, often buried across fragmented communication channels. Mews is attempting to solve this by launching integrated Guest Messaging and Automations, a platform update designed to consolidate guest interactions into a single inbox while automating routine operational tasks and personalized loyalty gestures.
Canton-based manufacturer Evenflo is expanding its child safety portfolio with the launch of the Symphony Extend Breeze, a 3-in-1 convertible car seat retailing for $279.99. Designed to accommodate children from infancy through the booster stage, the unit emphasizes thermal comfort and extended rear-facing capabilities for long-term utility.
Susan Carter has stepped into the dual role of Executive Director and Chief Development Officer at the Scottsdale-based NCPDP Foundation. Her arrival on September 21, 2026, signals a strategic pivot for the nonprofit, which aims to bolster its fundraising infrastructure and expand its footprint in healthcare innovation research.
Eating 40 grams of walnuts daily for eight weeks may significantly lower feelings of anger and fatigue, according to a clinical trial involving healthy young adults. Researchers suggest that these improvements in emotional well-being are tied to the gut-brain axis and specific metabolic changes in serotonin production.
