LaFawn Davis, the former Indeed executive who navigated the workforce without a traditional degree, has joined the board of the nonprofit Opportunity@Work. Her appointment arrives as the organization scales its efforts to dismantle degree-based hiring barriers, a mission that has already opened nearly 600,000 jobs to non-degree holders.
Life Time officially opened its newest athletic country club on July 9 at Brea Mall, marking the brand’s 10th California location. The expansive 123,000-square-foot facility serves as a major anchor for the retail center, blending high-end fitness amenities with resort-style outdoor spaces designed for members of all ages.
Illumina has tapped industry veterans Mike Sullivan and Julie Coletti to join its executive team, filling critical commercial and legal roles as the San Diego-based genomics company seeks to accelerate its global growth strategy and refine its focus on precision medicine and diagnostic innovation.
Nearly two-thirds of summer travelers admit their homes are vulnerable while they are away, according to data from Mercury Insurance. With risks ranging from water damage to theft, experts suggest that a brief pre-departure routine is the most effective way to prevent costly property losses.
Moving away from its cannabinoid-focused roots, Vermont-based Upstate Elevator is entering the functional botanical market. The company launched two new gummy products today, Mango Brighter Mood and Wild Strawberry Deep Delight, targeting consumers who seek alcohol-free and THC-free alternatives for stress management and daily mood support.
With 158 million covered lives now spanning the United States, Theranica’s Nerivio has reached a coverage threshold typically reserved for major pharmaceutical brands. The FDA-cleared wearable device, designed for acute and preventive migraine treatment, has doubled its reimbursement footprint over the last 15 months to capture half the insured population.
Aft Skirt Serial Number 13, a veteran of 11 Space Shuttle missions, is undergoing a transformation. While the bulk of the hardware heads to the California Science Center’s permanent exhibit, MotoArt PlaneTags has secured the offcuts to produce a limited series of aviation artifacts for private collectors.
Jill Popelka, a veteran of Darktrace and SAP, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the education and workplace technology firm Everway. Her transition into the top role, effective July 9, marks a strategic pivot for the company as it seeks to scale its neuroinclusion software across global markets.
With nearly 100 million Americans living within 50 miles of the country's ten largest cities, the barrier to outdoor escape is often time rather than distance. The Dyrt has launched its 2026 Best Places to Camp Near Cities list, highlighting high-rated retreats reachable in under an hour from major metropolitan hubs.
After securing over USD 650,000 from 2,600 backers on Kickstarter, the BodyPark ATOM is finally hitting the market. This pocket-sized device leverages computer vision and AI to offer real-time form correction, moving beyond passive metrics like heart rate to provide active, hands-on coaching for independent gym-goers and home athletes.
At 1,200 miles per hour over Florida’s Space Coast, Starfighters Space is testing an unconventional path to orbit. The company is repurposing its fleet of supersonic F-104 fighter jets as airborne launch platforms, aiming to capture a share of the small-satellite market projected to hit $69 billion by 2030.
A new pilot study suggests that the supplement Basis, designed to boost NAD+ levels, may help mitigate disruptive menopausal symptoms. Researchers observed a significant improvement in the ratio of estradiol to estrone among participants, alongside the discovery of a previously undocumented NAD+ metabolite, potentially opening new pathways for reproductive aging research.
Aureum Therapeutics has released findings in the Journal of Translational Medicine showing that its NomiCell™ stem cell therapy successfully prevented recurrent miscarriages in a standard animal model. The study, led by CEO Famela Ramos, highlights a potential immunological breakthrough for patients lacking viable treatment options.
Dallas-based Maveric Systems is launching PULSEAI, a continuous intelligence platform engineered to address the fragility of AI-driven banking software. By integrating automated quality checks directly into the development lifecycle, the firm aims to reconcile the industry's demand for rapid release cycles with stringent requirements for regulatory compliance and operational resilience.
More than 500,000 point-of-sale systems across North America and Europe now rely on NuvoLinQ to maintain payment processing. The Toronto-based connectivity provider has seen its footprint expand by over 50% in the last two years, signaling a shift as businesses move away from unstable Wi-Fi toward managed cellular failover.
Beginning July 14, Tiger Group will auction the fabrication and assembly assets of exterior building manufacturer Auzmet. The online sale, conducted on behalf of a secured creditor, disperses high-end machinery and a substantial fleet of vehicles from production facilities located in Alpharetta, Georgia, and Dallas, Texas.
Versed, the clean beauty brand known for its data-driven approach to mass-market retail, has been acquired by Belle Brands. The platform company, backed by private investment firm Windsong Global, adds the skincare and makeup line to a portfolio that already includes JVN Hair, Pipette, and KVD Beauty.
A federal investment of $74,360 is propelling Austin-based ClearCam into the military medical sector. The company secured an AFWERX Phase I award to adapt its ClearScope IQ platform—a system combining mechanical lens cleaning with AI-driven visualization—for use within Department of the Air Force surgical operations.
With $10 million in guaranteed prize pools, Americas Cardroom kicks off its inaugural Run Up Series this Sunday, July 12. Spanning five weeks through August 17, the 163-event schedule aims to cater to a broad spectrum of bankrolls while introducing the site's most ambitious leaderboard competition to date.
With homicide and firearm-related crime clearance rates falling nationwide, the National Police Association is throwing its weight behind the VICTIM Act of 2026. The proposed legislation seeks to reverse a public safety crisis fueled by forensic backlogs and a deepening staffing shortage within law enforcement agencies across the country.
SAS has secured a clean sweep in the 2026 Chartis Research fraud technology report, earning the top-tier Category Leader designation across all three evaluation quadrants. Among 44 global vendors, the firm claimed best-in-class status in 21 of 25 criteria, outpacing every other competitor in the market analysis.
Danish-Ukrainian defense startup Dropla Tech has secured investment from MITS Capital to scale production of its NATO-codified explosive detection systems and unmanned ground vehicles. The partnership aims to bridge Ukraine’s frontline engineering expertise with European manufacturing, strengthening the defense-industrial axis between the two nations.
When America’s most seasoned travelers gather to judge the state of in-flight dining, the consensus is remarkably sharp: Air France leads the field for wine, Delta claims the top spot for economy snacks, and the tuna sandwich has been officially relegated to the cabin’s collective no-fly list.
Miami-based consulting firm TempDev is launching new workflow optimization templates aimed at clearing the persistent backlog of open referrals and orders in ambulatory care. By centralizing fragmented data, the tools seek to eliminate administrative bottlenecks that frequently delay patient follow-ups and stall internal clinical communication.
Marietta-based Majestic Plumbing and Electric is shifting its service model with the launch of ProCare and ProCare PLUS, a subscription program designed to move homeowners away from reactive emergency fixes toward a preventive maintenance cycle for aging plumbing and electrical infrastructure across the Greater Atlanta area.
A clinic opens, begins treating patients, and suddenly finds its revenue stream severed by a payment processor's automated filter. With the U.S. ketamine therapy market projected to reach significant scale by 2030, Organic Payment Gateways is launching a specialized service to protect these practices from sudden account closures.
A parabolic flight maneuver, typically reserved for astronaut training, will soon serve as the stage for a new theatrical production. Artist Natasha Tsakos has received an O'Shaughnessy Fellowship to develop PARABOLES, an immersive performance piece filmed in weightlessness that aims to bridge the gap between scientific exploration and live art.
Persistent antidumping and countervailing duties on Canadian softwood lumber have upended traditional supply lines, pushing contractors and homeowners toward alternative inventory. AdvantageLumber.com reported a 50% year-over-year increase in Western Red Cedar sales, as buyers abandon local dealers plagued by pricing volatility and inventory shortages.
Paris-based Nfinite has launched a visual intelligence platform designed to automate the monitoring and creation of e-commerce product assets. By tracking compliance across retail channels, the system targets the 15–25% revenue loss often associated with subpar product page performance and the heavy manual labor currently required to maintain visual standards.
Paris-based Nfinite has launched a visual intelligence platform designed to automate compliance and content creation for e-commerce product pages. Targeting brands and retailers struggling with complex visual standards, the system monitors product listings in real time to identify gaps and generate assets at scale.
