More than 300,000 workers across 50 countries provided the data behind Forbes' latest global ranking, which identifies companies prioritizing staff well-being and inclusive culture. Among those recognized for 2026 is the Menlo Park-based talent solutions firm Robert Half, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing organizational development strategy.
An inventor from South Ozone Park, New York, has developed a specialized toilet seat designed to neutralize odors while providing thermal comfort. The device, currently seeking manufacturing partners through InventHelp, addresses the dual challenges of bathroom ventilation and the physical discomfort of sitting on cold porcelain during winter months.
For homeowners in rural or small-town markets, relying on broad online pricing tools often leads to costly errors. Steve Mode, an owner and broker at Wayne Hayes Real Estate in Fort Atkinson, argues that unique property traits and local market nuances require a more surgical approach than automated formulas allow.
With 35 dedicated welding bays and a 12-month timeline, the Institute of Medical and Business Careers is positioning its Erie campus as a rapid-entry point for skilled trades. The program bypasses traditional multi-year college tracks to focus on industry-specific certifications and immediate workforce readiness for local students.
Declining hormone levels and metabolic shifts pose significant challenges to heart health as the body ages. In a recent HelloNation feature, Naples-based integrative cardiologist Dr. George Yiachos explains how proactive monitoring of these physiological changes can mitigate long-term cardiovascular risks and prevent serious health complications for aging patients.
San Francisco officials tonight recognize C5 Biomedical CEO Tim Maye as one of the "50 at 50" honorees, a milestone marking the half-century anniversary of the Association for Advancing Tissue and Biologics. The award celebrates individuals whose professional contributions have fundamentally shaped the evolution of the national tissue and biologics industry.
Two-thirds of American drivers would be unable to cover an unexpected $500 vehicle repair, a financial threshold that is forcing households to delay critical maintenance. The Midas Consumer Pulse Survey reveals that for many, personal mobility is becoming a source of extreme economic hardship rather than a routine necessity.
Starting November 2, the weekday afternoon block on FETV will feature two pillars of mid-century television as I Dream of Jeannie and The Bionic Woman join the network’s roster. Both series are slated to air in their original, uncut formats, providing a platform for these enduring female-led narratives.
Nine months after its launch, the hiring platform Prospect HQ has scaled its community to include student-athletes from more than 500 colleges and universities. The platform aims to bridge the gap between employers and athletes by leveraging the specific, high-impact attributes developed through collegiate sports participation.
Inside a 17,500-square-foot facility in Roanoke, Texas, Novolex has unveiled an Applied Innovation Center designed to bridge the gap between initial design concepts and retail reality. The space allows brands to stress-test packaging materials within simulated environments, ranging from high-traffic grocery aisles to busy quick-service restaurant kitchens.
After a twelve-year tenure driving global fraud prevention strategy at PayPal, Nadav Atar is moving to AU10TIX as the company’s new Vice President of Product. His appointment signals a strategic push by the identity verification firm to move beyond simple identity checks toward comprehensive, AI-driven risk management for enterprise clients.
With the final launch of its ready-to-drink cocktails in Miami, Wisconsin-based Carbliss has officially finished its deliberate, year-long expansion across Florida. To sustain this momentum, the company is elevating two veteran executives to spearhead its next phase of national distribution and retail account management.
Curaleaf has formally increased its acquisition offer for Aurora Cannabis, pushing the total implied value to 5.00 dollars per share while urging the company to move past technical disputes and open direct negotiations regarding a potential merger of the two cannabis industry players.
Following a successful limited market release, Saluda Medical has initiated the full US commercial rollout of its CAP24 Surgical Paddle Lead. The device, designed for the Evoke System, represents the first FDA-approved surgical paddle lead engineered specifically to provide physiologic, dose-controlled closed-loop spinal cord stimulation.
For home buyers and sellers in Lebanon and Mt. Juliet, the path to closing is paved with layers of legal and financial security designed to minimize risk. Kenneth Shorey of Benchmark Realty LLC outlines the essential mechanisms that transform complex property transfers into structured, reliable transactions for all parties involved.
Phil Swift, the face of the Flex Seal brand, is moving into the insulation market with the launch of Flex Foam. Unlike rigid predecessors that crack under pressure, this polyurethane sealant is engineered to remain pliable, allowing it to maintain a seal even as building foundations and walls naturally shift over time.
After fourteen years of running a body shop, a Lawton, Michigan inventor has developed a solution to the persistent problem of uneven pigment distribution. His patent-pending device, dubbed The Shaker, aims to automate the vigorous mixing process required to keep industrial and automotive paints at optimal consistency.
A $2.5 million endowment from Sun Pharmaceutical Industries has established the Sun Professorship in Dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. The funding ensures permanent support for academic leadership, with Dr. Mark G. Lebwohl installed as the inaugural professor during a ceremony held today in New York.
Holland America Line will grow its fleet to 12 ships in 2029 with the addition of the Arcadia, a Vista Class vessel transferring from P&O Cruises. The move aims to bolster capacity by over 2,000 guests while providing the company with greater flexibility for its global deployment strategy.
At 12 years old, Icencia Noël lay in a hospital bed, terrified by a 104-degree fever. A nurse named Debbie calmed her, turning a traumatic medical episode into a career calling. Fourteen years later, that same desire to provide comfort has landed Noël a job at UNC Health Wayne before she even graduates.
After a successful beta phase, San Bruno-based startup femtoAI is opening its developer community to the public. The platform provides engineers with direct access to patented neural-network sparsity tools, including the Sparse Processing Unit evaluation kit, designed to slash AI power consumption and memory footprints by up to 90 percent.
With nearly 41% of rural broadband providers still relying on copper infrastructure, Comtrend has secured FCC conditional approval for its PBL-6201 Wi-Fi 6 Bonded VDSL Gateway. The move provides a critical hardware lifeline for ISPs facing a shrinking market of legacy equipment vendors and aging network hardware.
No country on Earth grants individuals full control over their own health records, according to a comprehensive new index from SuperTruth. Mapping rights across 198 territories, the study reveals that medical systems or governments retain primary authority in nearly every jurisdiction, leaving patients as secondary observers of their own medical data.
Perplexity Computer is integrating Rings AI to bridge the gap between external market research and a firm’s internal relationship history. By connecting private communication data directly into AI-driven workflows, teams can now identify the best paths for introductions and manage complex business networks without relying solely on incomplete CRM records.
Roby McCoy’s new memoir, Thursday With A View, captures the reality of life alongside a spouse navigating metastatic breast cancer. Written from the infusion chair at Massachusetts General Hospital, the book shifts the focus from the patient’s clinical experience to the intimate, often overlooked perspective of the primary caregiver.
San Francisco-based General Medicine has raised $120 million in a Series B funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz, pushing the company’s total capitalization to $152 million. The startup operates a nationwide digital storefront that allows patients to compare prices and purchase medical services, including lab work and specialist consults.
Jason Gott has joined Dechert LLP as a partner in Chicago, marking a strategic push to bolster the firm’s national borrower-side restructuring capabilities. His arrival signals a broader effort by the international firm to deepen its footprint in one of the country’s most competitive legal markets through aggressive lateral hiring.
Before breaking ground on a custom residence, homeowners must look beyond blueprints and focus on the intersection of lifestyle needs and financial reality. Ken Broadwater, a Richmond-based custom home expert, argues that the most successful projects prioritize long-term utility and site-specific planning long before the first foundation is poured.
After witnessing years of domestic violence in 1980s Louisiana, Tricia Gray found herself at a devastating crossroads at age nineteen, standing over her mother’s body. Her new memoir, A Lotus Legacy, tracks her journey from that moment of profound loss to building a career as a healthcare executive.
Nearly 3,000 crew members are currently working across the Greater Houston area to reinforce infrastructure against extreme weather. CenterPoint Energy’s latest update on its Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative reports significant progress in pole installation and line undergrounding, aiming to prevent 150 million customer outage minutes by 2026.
