Fifty years of movement building in Los Angeles meets the digital age as the Liberty Hill Foundation prepares to launch the fifth season of its podcast, Conversations from the Frontlines. Premiering August 12, the series features President and CEO Shane Murphy Goldsmith exploring the mechanics of social progress and community power.
A new linguistic entropy analysis of 50 foundational papers reveals that the most cognitively dense text in AI history focuses on communication theory rather than machine intelligence. Claude Shannon’s 1948 landmark paper surpassed Alan Turing’s seminal works, highlighting a shift from original conceptual creation to refining established technical frameworks.
At Acqualina Resort & Residences in Sunny Isles Beach, the summer heat is being met with a curriculum of coral reefs and seashell hunts. The Forbes Five-Star property is running its AcquaMarine program, a complimentary initiative designed to keep children aged 4 to 12 engaged with ocean-themed education and play.
San Francisco-based Cephia, a specialist in AI-native image sensors, has appointed Mike McAuliffe as its new President and CEO. The move aims to accelerate the commercial deployment of the company’s lensless, multimodal imaging technology, which is currently targeting high-growth sectors ranging from industrial robotics to defense and autonomous automotive systems.
A new 250 MW battery storage facility has officially joined the Texas power grid in Needville, marking a significant expansion for Ørsted. The Old 300 Storage project, now fully operational, aims to bolster grid reliability and manage supply fluctuations across the ERCOT market during periods of peak demand.
With more than 1,300 lives lost to overdose in Cook County last year, hundreds of families and advocates will gather at Lincoln Park on September 26 for the 7th Annual Shatterproof Walk to End Addiction, a national effort aiming to bridge the gap in substance use treatment and combat persistent public stigma.
A South San Francisco startup is challenging the limitations of traditional preclinical testing by using AI to bridge the gap between rodent studies and human clinical results. Olio Labs claims its new in vivo platform can accurately forecast adverse effects, including cardiac toxicity and weight loss, far faster than conventional methods.
The New York Jets are taking their fan engagement beyond the gates of MetLife Stadium through an exclusive, multi-year partnership with OUTFRONT Media. The deal, unveiled by team icon Bart Scott at a Penn Station event, aims to blend real-time digital advertising with the traditional game-day experience.
Brooklyn-based biotech Phoenix Nest has been awarded a $2,984,658 Small Business Innovation Research grant to advance manufacturing of JLK-247, a gene therapy designed to treat Sanfilippo syndrome type C. The funding marks a critical milestone in developing what could become the first cure for the fatal childhood disease.
Shareholders of General Dynamics are set to receive a quarterly dividend of $1.59 per share, following a formal declaration by the company's board of directors. The payout is scheduled for distribution on November 13, 2026, targeting investors who hold common stock as of the record date on October 9.
Everett-based BLR Aerospace has finalized an exclusive distribution agreement with Italy's Boggi Aeronautics to supply the Dual Cargo Mirror System for Airbus AS350 and H125 helicopters across the Americas, marking a strategic move to bolster the company's aftermarket portfolio for precision external load operations.
The Office of Naval Research has awarded a $69 million contract to Huna Research Associates, a joint venture involving E Street Technologies, to manage federal internship and outreach programs. The five-year agreement aims to bridge the gap between academic talent and Department of the Navy science and technology initiatives.
Investors who incurred financial losses holding Rackspace Technology, Inc. securities between May 7 and July 8, 2026, have until September 28 to petition for the role of lead plaintiff. The class action lawsuit, initiated by Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP, alleges the firm misled shareholders regarding its operational capacity.
With over 3 million downloads behind it, the Science of Perception Box returns today for a ten-episode second season. Co-hosts Dr. Heather Berlin and Dr. Christof Koch continue their exploration into the neural and psychological mechanisms that define human reality, featuring a new roster of high-profile thinkers and researchers.
After decades under Canada Goose, Baffin is moving to the Quebec-based Royer Group. The acquisition, finalized August 5, 2026, unites two domestic manufacturing giants while marking a generational shift for the Stoney Creek-based footwear brand as founder Paul Hubner steps down after 45 years.
A securities class action lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida accuses Pentwater Capital Management LP of obscuring a market-manipulating short-squeeze strategy. The litigation centers on the firm’s accumulation and sudden offloading of Avis Budget Group shares between February 2025 and April 2026.
With over 70 years of combined experience, Dave Chasar, Tei Kucharski, and Donard Metzger have joined Green Summit to anchor the firm’s national building performance expansion. The hires coincide with the company’s new status as a RESNET Rating Provider and a technical role in a Department of Energy-funded research project.
Bulletproof has earned a place on the 2026 CRN Fast Growth 150, a ranking that identifies North America’s most rapidly expanding technology integrators and IT consultants. The recognition highlights the firm’s recent sales trajectory and its focus on navigating complex security and cloud environments for its clients.
Investors in AdaptHealth Corp. saw their holdings drop by as much as 26% after the company slashed its full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance by roughly $200 million, prompting law firm Levi & Korsinsky to launch an investigation into the firm’s public disclosures.
Eighty-eight percent of Americans nearing retirement have contemplated how to fund their post-work lives, yet a persistent inertia keeps half of them without a formal, updated plan. This disconnect between intent and execution leaves many Americans vulnerable, as reliance on savings alone fails to address the volatility of modern living costs.
The Georgia Forestry Foundation has awarded $85,000 to Brantley County Family Connection, providing a critical lifeline for families struggling to restore essential infrastructure. This funding targets the repair of wells and septic systems for over 30 households displaced by the catastrophic Highway 82 Fire earlier this year.
Two new sea-salt-infused syrups and the return of two long-discontinued fan favorites headline the 2026 Harvest Collection from Jordan's Skinny Mixes. Designed to replicate high-end coffee shop profiles, the entire seasonal range maintains the brand’s signature zero-sugar, zero-calorie commitment for home beverage and dessert customization.
Gregg S. Meyer, a professor at Harvard Medical School and former executive at Mass General Brigham, has joined Cornerstone Research as an affiliate. His three decades of experience in value-based care and hospital operations will bolster the firm’s consulting work on healthcare antitrust and complex industry mergers.
Twenty-six connected automated external defibrillators will line the iconic 7-mile Cape Cod course this August, as Avive Solutions joins the 54th ASICS Falmouth Road Race as its official AED provider. The partnership aims to fortify emergency cardiac response for the thousands of athletes and spectators expected at the event.
Shareholders of Indiana-based S&T Bancorp are set for a payout increase as the company’s board approved a $0.37 per share cash dividend on August 5, 2026. This move marks an 8.82 percent boost over the $0.34 dividend declared during the same period last year, signaling growth for the regional lender.
Four publicly traded companies face new scrutiny from New York-based Monteverde & Associates PC as the firm investigates recent acquisition deals. Attorney Juan Monteverde is currently reviewing the terms of proposed sales involving Forte Biosciences, Luxfer Holdings, Sanara MedTech, and MarketAxess to ensure shareholder interests are protected during these transitions.
The global motorcycle tire market is poised for significant expansion, with valuations projected to climb from 15.23 billion dollars in 2026 to 26.94 billion dollars by 2035. Driven by robust production in Asia-Pacific and the shifting demands of electric mobility, the industry is bracing for a sustained compound annual growth rate of 6.54 percent.
Midcontinent Grid Solutions has launched a public comment period for the 190-mile Bell Center–Columbia–Illinois/Wisconsin State Line project. This 765-kV transmission line, designed to stabilize regional energy flows and support growing power demands, marks a significant step in the broader infrastructure plan approved by the Midcontinent Independent System Operator.
Florida gubernatorial candidate Frank Russo introduced his Commonsense Property Tax Relief Plan in New Smyrna Beach on Tuesday, aiming to curb the rising costs of homeownership. The proposal seeks to balance tax relief for families while maintaining funding for essential public services like education and local infrastructure.
Nick Primrose, the former regulatory compliance chief at JAXPORT, has joined Jones Walker LLP as special counsel in Tallahassee. His transition into the firm’s government relations practice marks a strategic effort to expand legal and legislative advocacy for clients operating within the complex maritime and logistics sectors.
