A career-ending knee injury once threatened to derail Uros Vasiljevic’s future, but the former professional athlete pivoted from the basketball court to the construction industry with the same intensity he once applied to the game. Now, as CEO of Stone Building Solutions, he is reshaping his firm into a multifaceted enterprise.
With an eye on the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary, Orlando-based chicken tender chain Huey Magoo’s is rolling out a series of seasonal menu additions. The brand is anchoring its "All-American Celebration" in familiar backyard flavors, pairing Southern-style barbecue with a new house-made peach lemonade through September 20.
After navigating a traditional school system that failed to engage her, Katie E. Gindlesperger transformed her own struggles into a teaching philosophy centered on real-world application. Marquis Who's Who has now recognized the educator for her dedication to student development and her work at Commonwealth Charter Academy.
As Houston prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, local real estate firm SWE Homes has signed on as an official sponsor of the Houston Dynamo Soccer Celebration. The company plans to use the multi-week event to bridge the gap between fan experiences and accessible homeownership opportunities for Texas families.
General manager LaBraun Thigpen is spearheading EcoShield Pest Solutions' latest expansion into Northwest Indiana, establishing a new hub in Portage. The company aims to integrate into the local market by prioritizing regional hiring and community-focused service initiatives as part of a broader push to grow its presence near Chicago.
After three decades in nursing and navigating the complexities of her own parents' aging, Anissa Hickey is launching a Trua Senior Living Locators franchise in Scottsdale. The Arizona-based office aims to guide families through the emotional and logistical hurdles of finding appropriate long-term care for their loved ones.
The roar of electric motors has shifted to Irondale as K1 Speed officially relocates its Birmingham-area facility. Now positioned at The Hill at Grants Mill, the new venue sits less than nine miles from the renowned Barber Motorsports Park, marking a strategic move to capitalize on the region's deep-rooted racing culture.
A record $97,000 flowed into the Caracal Academy scholarship fund this week as 22 teams gathered at the Dogwood Trace Golf Course in Petersburg, Virginia. The annual tournament, now in its third year, bolsters the organization's mission to provide mentorship and financial support to high-potential young leaders aged 18 to 25.
By integrating magnetic behavior into large-scale machine learning, Palo Alto-based SandboxAQ has introduced AQCat25, a dataset designed to resolve a persistent blind spot in industrial chemistry. The research, published in npj Computational Materials, enables the simulation of earth-abundant metals with unprecedented physics-based accuracy and computational efficiency.
As companies grapple with escalating bills from AI inference and multi-cloud environments, San Francisco-based Pump.co is expanding its free platform to provide granular visibility into token-level spending. The Y Combinator-backed startup aims to mitigate the financial uncertainty of rapid AI adoption through automated, insured cloud commitments.
A 38-acre industrial site at 200 Academic Way in Troy, Missouri, has changed hands as Milwaukee-based Phoenix Investors acquired the 600,000-square-foot facility from HMH Education Company. The deal, finalized in June 2026, allows HMH to consolidate its operations through a strategic leaseback agreement while positioning the property for future multi-tenant leasing.
As summer temperatures climb, mattress accessory brand Bedlore is positioning its bamboo-blend toppers as an essential upgrade for Prime Day. The company is pairing seasonal discounts on its flagship cooling product with a promotional giveaway featuring the iPhone 17 and latest-generation iPads to drive engagement across its retail channels.
After watching his own family struggle with the exhausting search for appropriate care, Arvis Layton has opened a Trua Senior Living Locators franchise in Denver. He aims to replace the stress of navigating assisted living options with a personalized, consultative approach for local families facing life-altering decisions.
As AI answer engines redefine how consumers discover brands, Brandi AI co-founder Leah Nurik will take the stage at the GEO Conference 2026 in Washington, D.C. on June 18. Her session focuses on the critical shift toward narrative-driven authority as a primary driver for visibility in generative search results.
When a long-term disability claim is denied, policyholders often find themselves caught between mounting medical bills and a complex administrative maze. Ricky LeBlanc, a managing attorney at Sokolove Law, breaks down the tactical steps required to challenge insurer decisions and identify potential bad faith conduct during the appeals process.
GreenCore Solutions Corp. is expanding its AI-driven retail procurement network into the Asia-Pacific market through a newly signed joint venture, GSC Agentic Pty. Ltd. By pairing Vancouver-based automation technology with regional sales expertise, the company aims to capture a growing segment of the $159 billion beauty and personal care industry.
As summer golf courses face a surge in player traffic and maintenance demands, battery manufacturer Vipboss is positioning its lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) power systems as a replacement for traditional lead-acid units to prevent operational bottlenecks during high-frequency use.
Deb Degillio, Chief Technology and Innovation Officer at American Water, is headlining a panel on artificial intelligence at the 2026 Mid-Atlantic Conference of Regulatory Utilities Commissioners in Columbus, Ohio. The session examines how emerging digital tools can drive operational efficiency and improve service delivery for utility providers.
XREAL has officially pulled the curtain back on XREAL AURA, a pair of lightweight optical see-through spatial computing glasses built on the Android XR platform. Designed in collaboration with Google and Qualcomm, the device leverages the Snapdragon Reality Elite chipset to bring a new tier of AI-integrated immersion to the wearable market.
Competing against a field of 3,000 global nominees, Arly has claimed the 2026 AI Innovation Award from EdTech Breakthrough. This victory marks the platform's fourth consecutive win, positioning the youth program management tool alongside industry heavyweights like Cisco, LEGO Education, and Canvas for its unique approach to operational intelligence.
Inspired by the traditions of a summer cookout, Lou Malnati's is expanding its menu with a limited-time BBQ Chicken Pizza. The new offering, available in both deep dish and thin crust, anchors a seasonal platform that hits all company locations and nationwide shipping channels starting June 18.
Residents in Alameda and San Joaquin counties can now leverage FranklinWH battery systems to earn significant financial incentives through Ava Community Energy. The SmartHome Battery program offers qualifying households up to $6,000 for enrolling in a virtual power plant initiative designed to bolster local grid reliability during peak demand.
Under a new memorandum of understanding facilitated by the U.S. Department of War, Lockheed Martin and GM Defense are joining forces to bridge the gap between commercial industrial efficiency and defense manufacturing, aiming to accelerate the delivery of critical technologies and strengthen the domestic supply chain.
Infrastructure teams managing AI workloads and real-time data are shifting away from centralized clouds to reclaim control over their traffic. NetActuate responded to this trend by launching a suite of edge-ready tools—including virtual routers and stateful firewalls—designed to provide hyperscaler-grade performance without the burden of vendor lock-in.
A $150,000 contribution from Las Vegas Sands is set to power a new mobile workforce initiative run by The LGBTQ+ Center of Las Vegas. The funding targets the expansion of the Espresso Yourself Café, a mobile truck designed to provide job skills and income stability for 20 young adults facing housing insecurity.
Proximity to Mississippi’s capital, combined with a diversified local economy, has turned Madison County into a primary target for investors seeking long-term stability rather than speculative gains. According to Ridgeland-based broker Steve Houck, the region’s suburban appeal and consistent demand provide a reliable framework for rental property success.
Ninety-six percent of organizations have implemented formal restrictions on artificial intelligence, yet an identical percentage of creative professionals admit to bypassing these rules to use unapproved tools. This disconnect reveals a mounting governance crisis that intensifies as companies expand, leaving corporate security protocols trailing behind employee behavior.
Eugene Zollinger has stepped into a new leadership role at Assurity, taking charge of worksite sales across South Texas and Louisiana. Based in Marion, Texas, he brings a decades-long regional history and an extensive background in both individual voluntary insurance and brokerage network development to the mutual organization.
With the United States approaching its 250th anniversary, FOX News Media is preparing an expansive, twelve-day broadcast marathon beginning June 24. The network will station its primary talent across historic American landmarks, including the National Mall, Mount Rushmore, and Philadelphia, to anchor live coverage of the nation’s semiquincentennial celebrations.
PortCity, a logistics operator based in Savannah, and Knoxville-based engineering firm ResultStack have launched a strategic partnership to deploy artificial intelligence across global supply chain operations. The collaboration aims to replace traditional, manual logistics management with predictive data architecture and agentic software systems.
