A piece of Hollywood history in Peru, Vermont, is up for sale as the JJ Hapgood General Store enters the market. Established in 1827 and famously featured in the 1987 film Baby Boom, the property is now a thriving multi-revenue hospitality business seeking a new steward to continue its local legacy.
While over half of the global workforce now uses generative AI daily or weekly, corporate training programs remain stuck in the past. New research from The Conference Board indicates that most organizations are prioritizing basic AI literacy for current roles rather than preparing employees for the inevitable wave of large-scale reskilling.
The Topeka-based holding company Capitol Federal Financial, Inc. has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.085 per share, signaling continued capital return to investors ahead of its upcoming quarterly earnings report scheduled for release on July 29.
The first 125 customers at every Texas Academy Sports + Outdoors location will receive promotional cards worth up to $100 on August 1. The statewide "Line-Up to Win" event injects over $700,000 into local shopping budgets just as families begin their preparations for the upcoming school and sports season.
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly has named Rubin Rudman’s Denise Murphy to its Hall of Fame, recognizing a legal career spanning more than three decades. The honor celebrates attorneys who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, sustained professional achievement, and a commitment to service within the Commonwealth’s legal community.
Gunther von Hagens, the unconventional scientist who pulled human anatomy from sterile labs into the public consciousness through his controversial Plastination technique, has died at 81. His passing on July 24, 2026, marks the end of a career that bridged the divide between medical education and global exhibition.
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association has launched a federal lawsuit against media mogul Jay Penske, alleging a calculated scheme to seize control of the Golden Globe Awards and monopolize the entertainment industry. The litigation claims a complex network of trade publications and award shows was used to stifle competition.
A convergence of horse racing and professional rodeo arrives in Houston this November as Sam Houston Race Park partners with the Rodeo at the Racetrack circuit. The three-day event, scheduled for November 5–7, 2026, aims to blend high-stakes competition with charitable support for the veteran-focused organization Camp Hope.
Investors in MPLX LP will receive a quarterly cash distribution of $1.0765 per common unit, according to the company’s board of directors. The payout, which totals $4.31 on an annualized basis, is scheduled for disbursement on August 14 to all unitholders of record as of August 7, 2026.
A new investigation by Consumer Watchdog reveals that "Wildfire Victims First," a coalition ostensibly representing fire survivors, is a utility-funded political front. The group is allegedly manufacturing public support for a legislative bailout that would shield PG&E, SDG&E, and Southern California Edison from financial accountability for catastrophic wildfires.
From the streets of Johannesburg to the historic sets of Budapest, actor Don Worley has transformed into one of the industry’s most prolific performers. His current schedule spans back-to-back international film shoots, high-profile independent features, and the burgeoning vertical series market, marking a rapid ascent for the former attorney.
Seventeen civic leaders and preservation experts have joined the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s volunteer network, marking the 60th anniversary of the program. These advisors will assist the organization in navigating mounting threats to historic sites while leveraging their professional experience to bolster community resilience across the United States.
Anglers seeking to trim their tackle box weight can now find the WURM Stickity Split at major retailers including Walmart, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Scheels, and Meijer. The product features a 32-inch segmented soft plastic worm designed to be torn or cut into custom lengths for various rigging techniques.
With over 12 years of experience in behavioral health, Mallory Harris takes the helm at Icarus Wellness and Recovery in Boise. Tasked with overseeing residential and outpatient programs, she steps into the role as Idaho grapples with a significant rise in substance use disorders and mental health challenges.
Managing over 8 million customers across disparate channels forced Telekom Srbija to confront a fragmented marketing landscape. By integrating SAS Customer Intelligence 360 and SAS Viya, the Serbian telecommunications provider is replacing siloed, nine-team campaign operations with a unified, AI-driven decisioning engine designed for real-time personalization.
After sweeping the preliminary honors in Oxford, 23-year-old entrepreneur Zoie McGuyer has been crowned Miss Alabama Volunteer 2027. She now prepares to represent the state at the national competition in Jackson, Tennessee, next June, using the platform to expand her advocacy for children affected by abuse and neglect.
The Princeton Review has named Florida Southern College’s Online MBA program among the nation’s top 50 for 2027, a milestone that arrives as the institution celebrates a decade of providing digital business education through its Barney Barnett School of Business and Free Enterprise.
Ekinops saw its revenue climb to €58.2 million in the first half of 2026, a 2% increase fueled by strong demand for optical networks in North America and France. While the company achieved its highest quarterly activity in three years, heavy investment in its Bridge strategic plan weighed on short-term profitability.
With hurricane season looming, Tampa-based Safepoint MGA has partnered with Next Level Solutions to deploy a digital self-service portal. The platform aims to move policy management, claims filing, and payment processing away from traditional phone-based workflows, providing policyholders with a centralized, cloud-based dashboard for real-time account updates.
From the high-altitude slopes of the Florentine mountains, Marchesi Frescobaldi has released its 2024 Benefizio Pomino Bianco Riserva. The new vintage marks the latest chapter for a label that pioneered Chardonnay production in Tuscany over fifty years ago, utilizing the unique cooling effects of its 707-meter elevation.
The 2026 STIHL TIMBERSPORTS U.S. Championships concluded in Milwaukee with a display of high-stakes precision, as veteran Matt Cogar secured his eighth national title while newcomers and record-setters redefined the competitive landscape across three days of intense lumberjack sports at German Fest.
A blend of cycling aesthetics and ergonomic design, the new Scenario Kids Slip-On shoes arrive in a vibrant "woom Swirl" pattern. The collaboration between the Austin-based bike manufacturer and Lusso Cloud aims to outfit young explorers in lightweight footwear that mirrors the high-energy neon palette of woom's latest bicycle collection.
AEWIN Technologies has unveiled a new suite of server platforms built around the 6th Gen AMD EPYC 9006 series, leveraging the latest 2nm architecture to support high-density AI and enterprise workloads. The move aims to shorten time-to-market for data centers requiring immediate access to next-generation computing power.
Formula 1 is bringing its high-stakes corporate dialogue back to the Las Vegas Strip on November 19, 2026. Hosted at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace during the Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix week, the summit aims to dissect the commercial and cultural forces driving the sport's rapid international expansion.
A 98% score on the Safe Quality Food (SQF) certification audit has vaulted Tabañero into the top tier of food safety standards. The rating, earned at the company's Fort Lauderdale production hub, validates the rigorous quality systems applied to both its own premium condiment line and its growing portfolio of manufacturing partnerships.
Proxy adviser Egan-Jones is urging shareholders of the XAI Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust to vote against replacing Octagon Credit Investors with Rockford Tower Asset Management. The recommendation, issued ahead of the July 30 special meeting, claims the board failed to prove the current manager is underperforming.
Direct care staff managing complex medication schedules now have access to a revamped Daily Medication Administration Record module from Therap Services. The update focuses on reducing administrative friction through color-coded categorization and automated workflows designed to satisfy rigorous state and federal audit requirements for human services organizations.
Vickie DePratter and Michael D. McAuley joined the First Federal Bank Board of Directors effective July 1, bringing decades of specialized expertise in financial oversight, risk management, and mortgage banking to the Lake City-based institution as it continues its regional expansion across Florida and South Carolina.
Starfighters Space is advancing its Wind Tunnel in the Sky program, a modular airborne platform designed to provide sustained supersonic testing. By utilizing its fleet of F-104 jets, the company aims to offer researchers and defense contractors a high-speed alternative to the limited run times of traditional ground-based wind tunnels.
As temperatures climb across Southern California, aging infrastructure and increased seasonal demand are pushing residential plumbing systems to their limits. Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air is urging residents to proactively monitor their water usage and perform routine inspections to avoid costly leaks and spikes in utility bills.
