PPL Corporation has signed the White House’s Ratepayer Protection Pledge, formalizing a policy designed to ensure that the rapid expansion of data centers does not shift infrastructure costs onto existing utility customers in Pennsylvania and Kentucky.
Investors saw significant gains as of June 30, 2026, with Royce Micro-Cap Trust recording a one-year total return of 70.39% on net asset value. The New York-based closed-end fund, managed by an advisory team with five decades of experience, continues to focus on companies valued at $1 billion or less.
A new 50-megawatt data center campus, dubbed Project Santos, is set for the ERCOT South grid zone as CM Global Services shifts its infrastructure expertise toward AI. The project aims to provide specialized GPU-as-a-Service capacity to enterprise clients and neocloud providers, starting with an initial 7-megawatt phase.
The Royce Small-Cap Trust (NYSE: RVT) closed the first half of 2026 with a net asset value of $21.21 per share, reflecting a year-to-date return of 24.23%. As the oldest and largest small-cap closed-end fund, it continues to focus on long-term capital growth through a diversified portfolio of micro- and small-cap equities.
General aviation pilots can now bypass traditional radio or phone calls to air traffic control when requesting IFR clearances. Garmin’s new Mobile Clearance Delivery feature, developed with the FAA and MITRE, integrates directly into the Garmin Pilot app to digitize pre-departure workflows at select airports nationwide.
While national overdose fatalities dropped by 14 percent last year, Arizona witnessed a stark 17 percent spike, prompting Tucson-based Catalina Behavioral Health to release a practical, free resource for families. The guide aims to equip non-medical individuals with the skills to identify signs of distress and administer life-saving naloxone.
At the AMD Advancing AI event, MiTAC Computing Technology introduced a new suite of server platforms designed to handle the rigorous demands of agentic AI. The lineup features the latest 6th Gen AMD EPYC processors, offering scalable, energy-efficient solutions for modern data centers and high-performance computing environments.
After serving as the company's Chief Financial Officer, Tyler Siira has stepped into the role of president at Southern Champion Tray. The appointment, which took effect July 1, allows incumbent CEO Brian Hunt to focus on his executive duties while the firm looks to expand its century-old packaging business.
Seoul-based Nota AI has joined the AMD Robotics Partner Network, aiming to shrink complex AI models for deployment on power-constrained robotic hardware. Announced at the AMD Advancing AI 2026 event in San Francisco, the collaboration seeks to bridge the gap between heavy software demands and the limited compute resources of physical machines.
Targeting the rapid expansion of AI, cloud, and high-performance computing, MSI has debuted a new suite of server platforms built on 6th Gen AMD EPYC CPUs. The hardware spans liquid-cooled GPU servers and multi-node architectures, designed to provide data centers with scalable options for both high-density and mainstream workloads.
As demand for massive AI training clusters intensifies, firmware specialist AMI is rolling out integrated support for AMD’s Helios rackscale architecture. The move aligns AMI’s Rack Manager software with 6th Gen AMD EPYC processors, aiming to streamline deployments for neocloud providers and large-scale data center operators struggling with infrastructure complexity.
The District of Columbia has unanimously passed the RESALE Act, a landmark legislative package designed to dismantle predatory ticketing practices. By imposing a 10% price cap on secondary market sales and banning speculative listings, the city aims to curb aggressive profiteering that has long plagued local concertgoers and independent venues.
San Jose-based Supermicro has unveiled its H15 server portfolio, leveraging 6th Gen AMD EPYC 9006 Series processors to achieve a 1.7x generational performance boost. Designed for high-demand AI and cloud environments, the new systems support up to 256 cores and 512 threads within existing power and cooling footprints.
For the first time, Wingstop is extending its National Wing Day celebration into a five-day "Wing Week" starting July 27, 2026. The Dallas-based chain is leveraging the promotion to anchor a broader $1 million giveaway, combining food discounts with high-stakes music prizes for its loyalty program members.
From kayaking beneath jagged Pacific cliffs to watching humpback whales breach in the bay, the Monterey Peninsula remains a staple of the California summer. For travelers looking to anchor their coastal exploration, a collection of boutique properties offers curated access to the region’s historic downtown and iconic waterfront strips.
Bandai Namco Filmworks has unveiled the RG Project, an expansive multimedia universe helmed by director Kenji Kamiyama. This new narrative initiative centers on the upcoming 2027 anime series Mobile Suit Gundam RG XARX-ZERO and the high-mobility action game GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT, both set within a shared, multi-generational timeline.
Neuropathic pain, a condition historically reliant on patient-reported symptoms, may soon face objective measurement through a new clinical framework. Lilac Biosciences and Soin Neuroscience have published a roadmap in Frontiers in Pain Research, detailing how RNA modifications could standardize the assessment and monitoring of chronic pain conditions.
Prospective renters are increasingly bypassing traditional search engines, turning instead to ChatGPT’s new AI-driven apartment hunting features. As the platform aggregates interactive maps and sentiment-based summaries, it is fundamentally altering the user journey by funneling traffic directly to individual property websites.
Three distinct service categories now feature Parsippany-based Korcomptenz as a Contender in the latest ISG Provider Lens® study for the U.S. market. The firm secured its placement across Microsoft productivity, data transformation, and professional cloud services, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing digital transformation strategy.
With over four decades of influence in classical contemporary art, private dealer Frances Iger Laterman has been named a Pinnacle Professional Member by The Inner Circle. Her career, which spans fine arts consulting and fashion innovation, marks her as a central figure in both high-end curation and creative entrepreneurship.
R. Scot Buell, a veteran petroleum engineer with a multi-decade career at Chevron, has been inducted as a Pinnacle Professional Member of the Inner Circle of Excellence. His career is defined by technical breakthroughs in thermal subsurface integrity and the advancement of high-temperature well design technologies.
Thirty communications towers, including 13 currently on-air sites and 17 in development, have changed hands as ARX Wireless Infrastructure offloaded its portfolio. The deal, brokered by Brown Gibbons Lang & Company, consolidates assets spread across 11 U.S. states, with a heavy concentration in the Northeast.
Greenwich-based National Kidney Registry confirmed it is ready to comply with the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network’s updated emergency policy, which mandates a seven-day serology testing window for HIV and West Nile Virus. The registry intends to implement this accelerated timeline starting August 10, 2026, ahead of the official deadline.
With 20.9 percent of counties already meeting new ecological standards, China is accelerating its drive to modernize rural infrastructure and agricultural practices. A new report confirms the campaign has reached 9.72 million residents, marking a shift toward long-term environmental governance and sustainable, low-carbon development across 860 counties.
Fincantieri delivered the EXPLORA III to Explora Journeys today in Genoa, marking the halfway point in the brand’s six-ship fleet expansion. As the first LNG-capable vessel in the fleet, the ship represents a significant technological shift for the MSC Group-owned luxury line as it pursues a net-zero future.
Nine attorneys from Greenberg Traurig have earned individual recognition in the Chambers High Net Worth 2026 guide, marking a significant expansion for the firm’s private wealth practice. The publication also highlighted the firm as a top-tier provider across six distinct practice areas, including new rankings for Southern California and national tax services.
With a waitlist exceeding 1,000 prospective residents, Carolina Village has finalized a $45.6 million bond issuance to fund infrastructure upgrades and prepare for a major campus expansion. The Hendersonville-based life plan community aims to leverage this capital to modernize its facilities while managing long-term debt obligations.
The global market for rotational molding equipment is projected to reach 3.63 billion dollars by 2036, rising from its 2026 valuation of 1.99 billion dollars. Driven by a 6.2% compound annual growth rate, the sector is currently undergoing a shift toward high-efficiency, automated systems capable of meeting complex manufacturing demands.
Charlotte-based transformation firm Elevate Digital has launched a proprietary platform suite designed to standardize and accelerate client engagements. By integrating AI-enabled tools with a disciplined delivery model, the company aims to eliminate redundant development cycles and ensure that technical solutions compound in value rather than starting from scratch each time.
With 74 child drownings recorded across Florida so far in 2026, healthcare providers and local officials are issuing a desperate plea for heightened vigilance. The state is currently on track to surpass 2025, which remains the deadliest year for pediatric drownings in Florida history.
