The Drone Maker Kit by Pitsco Education has secured the Future’s Best of Show award in the Primary Education category. Announced at ISTELive 2026 by Tech & Learning, the accolade recognizes the kit for its innovation and performance in fostering hands-on aeronautical engineering skills for students in grades three through eight.
Four years after the launch of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, public confidence in the service is reaching new heights. A recent NAMI/Ipsos poll reveals that 74% of Americans are aware of the resource, with 71% stating they would likely reach out for support during a mental health crisis.
While foreclosures remain the dominant form of distressed property disposal, short sales are quietly gaining momentum. New data from Realtor.com shows these transactions have climbed for three consecutive years, marking a notable shift in how underwater homeowners navigate financial distress compared to the previous decade.
Global investment firm H.I.G. Capital has launched Highground Living, a Berlin-based residential platform valued at €1 billion. The move consolidates existing H.I.G. assets with a new €450 million acquisition in Leipzig and Dresden, signaling a strategic push to address structural housing shortages in Germany’s urban centers.
Kristi Foxen, an Iowa mother and metastatic breast cancer survivor, has been crowned the 2026 Super Mom following a nationwide fundraising campaign. The initiative, organized by Colossal, successfully generated $5.6 million for the Children’s Miracle Network to support pediatric healthcare across the United States and Canada.
With flight activity expected to surge by 45 percent, Vista America has launched a dedicated Special Events Unit across New York’s metropolitan airports. The task force aims to manage the logistical strain of the world’s premier soccer tournament, ensuring consistent service for an influx of international travelers.
Electronic music fans worldwide can now access the Tomorrowland Belgium 2026 livestream directly through the KuCoin mobile application. As the festival’s exclusive crypto exchange partner, the platform will broadcast performances from the Mainstage and Freedom Stage across all six days of the event, spanning July 17–19 and July 24–26.
Eighty percent of organizations have faced cloud security incidents, yet many mistakenly rely on SaaS vendors for data recovery. To bridge this gap, Boise-based ValorC3 Data Centers today launched a managed Backup as a Service (BaaS) platform, providing immutable protection for Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Salesforce environments.
After eight years managing sensitive information for federal security agencies, Colorado-based Bluestaq is bringing its data-mesh architecture to the commercial sector. The new platform, BLUESTAQ / ARQ, aims to resolve chronic integration failures across healthcare, finance, and agriculture by connecting disparate systems without requiring a complete infrastructure overhaul.
Infinix has expanded its smartphone lineup with the HOT 70 Pro 5G, a device targeting younger users through a blend of interactive design, integrated AI tools, and military-grade durability. Positioned as a versatile companion for daily productivity and creative tasks, the handset introduces unique hardware-based customization options.
With capacity prices in the PJM electricity market hitting a record $118,625 per megawatt, large power users face a massive spike in operational expenses. Rodan Energy Solutions is moving to mitigate these costs, securing a significant position in the 13-state region to help industrial clients monetize their energy flexibility.
With PJM capacity auction prices hitting a record $118,625 per megawatt-year, major electricity consumers face a sharp spike in operational overhead. Rodan Energy Solutions is responding to this market shift by scaling its demand-management operations, positioning its clients to offset rising costs through grid flexibility.
Modern consumers are increasingly ditching the specialized accessory for the all-purpose frame, a shift that has earned Quay’s men’s sunglasses a top nod from Better Business Advice. The brand is gaining traction by blending trend-driven aesthetics with the practical durability required for festivals, travel, and daily urban commutes.
Palo Alto-based startup Parallel is integrating its search infrastructure directly into the Google Cloud Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform, allowing businesses to provide AI agents with native, live-web access. The partnership aims to replace fragmented search and billing setups with a streamlined, production-grade toolset for enterprise developers.
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Between the mid-6th and mid-8th centuries, the standard of Chinese craftsmanship shifted as artisans began looking westward for inspiration. By adopting techniques from Central and Western Asia, Chinese potters transformed local clay into vessels that mirrored the intricate geometry and cultural motifs of distant metalware traditions.
An unnamed global AI hyperscaler has purchased the NANOFABRICATOR® LITE platform from Copenhagen-based ATLANT 3D. The acquisition aims to bridge the gap between computational design and physical reality, allowing the tech giant to rapidly validate AI-generated material predictions within its specialized discovery laboratory.
A major global AI hyperscaler has acquired the NANOFABRICATOR® LITE platform from Copenhagen-based ATLANT 3D to power its new materials discovery laboratory. The integration aims to shorten the development cycle by bridging the gap between computational AI predictions and the physical fabrication of advanced materials at an atomic scale.
Psychiatrist Daniel G. Amen is bringing his flagship Happy Saffron Plus formula into a new format, launching sugar-free gummies designed to support cognitive function and emotional wellness. The product aims to simplify daily brain health routines by combining clinical-grade ingredients into a chewable, accessible supplement for everyday use.
Neusoft Corporation has secured a spot on the KPMG Chinese Rehabilitation and Elderly Care 50 list, earning recognition for its expansive digital infrastructure. The company’s inclusion highlights its work in developing urban-scale smart platforms that bridge the gap between medical services, insurance payments, and home-based care.
The Strioga Family Foundation has entered the Italian energy market by acquiring a 49.9% stake in a 150 MW battery storage project located in Livorno, Tuscany. Enfinity Global retains a controlling interest in the facility, which boasts 600 MWh of capacity, marking a significant expansion of the region's grid infrastructure.
Baidu is shifting its corporate structure to secure a dual-primary listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The Beijing-based AI giant, which currently trades under the ticker BIDU on Nasdaq, expects to finalize the conversion process before the end of the year, strengthening its footprint in Asian capital markets.
The Strioga Family Foundation is entering the Italian energy market, acquiring a 49.9% stake in a 150 MW battery energy storage project located in the province of Livorno. This strategic partnership with Enfinity Global aims to bolster grid flexibility and support the ongoing integration of renewables across the region.
The global market for material handling integration is poised for a significant expansion, projected to climb from USD 57.29 billion in 2026 to USD 129.53 billion by 2036. This growth, tracking at an annual rate of 8.5%, reflects a fundamental shift in how industries manage supply chains and logistics.
Following the abolition of the UK non-dom tax regime in 2025, British buyers are fueling a surge in the Greek luxury real estate market. Demand from the UK climbed 60 percent year-on-year, pushing total aggregate enquiry value for high-end Greek residential property to €6.11 billion during the first half of 2026.
Aachen-based pharmaceutical firm Grünenthal has officially partnered with the Cluster for Nucleic Acid Therapeutics Munich, a move designed to accelerate the development of next-generation genetic medicines. The collaboration links the company’s internal drug discovery research with a network of top-tier academic institutions and biotech innovators across Germany.
With the peak production season approaching, Miami-based manufacturer Monport has initiated a summer promotional campaign offering up to $6,400 in savings on laser engraving equipment. Running through July 26, the sale provides workshops with discounted hardware and bundled accessories designed to streamline workflows before holiday demand surges.
In the Al Dhafra region of Abu Dhabi, the first shipment of PV modules from JA Solar has arrived, marking a critical step in the construction of the world’s largest solar-plus-storage facility. The project aims to deliver a consistent gigawatt of baseload power to support the region's expanding AI infrastructure.
Stockholm-based security giant Securitas AB will release its interim financial results for the second quarter of 2026 on July 24. The announcement, scheduled for 8:00 a.m. CEST, sets the stage for a morning of investor scrutiny as the firm prepares to detail its performance through June.
Securitas AB will disclose its financial performance for the second quarter of 2026 on July 24. The security firm plans to release the interim report at 8:00 a.m. CEST, followed by a live presentation and telephone conference hosted by executive leadership one hour later.
In regions where fuel shortages and crumbling infrastructure block access to emergency care, a new solution is emerging from the Netherlands. Solar Team Eindhoven has developed Stella Juva, an ambulance that functions entirely on solar energy, capable of powering life-saving medical equipment in the world’s most isolated environments.
