With women accounting for just 3% of HVAC technicians nationwide, the industry faces a critical need for new talent. Women in HVACR board member Lisa Knapp will tackle this shortage at the upcoming ASHRAE Annual Conference in Austin, presenting strategies to attract and retain a more diverse workforce.
Amid the backdrop of the 2026 Energy Projects Conference in Houston, Allstream Energy Partners is convening its sixth exclusive networking event on June 17. The invitation-only gathering targets senior leadership across the oil, gas, and infrastructure sectors, aiming to bridge the gap between traditional industry relationships and evolving digital marketing strategies.
Fox Corporation has reached a definitive agreement to acquire streaming giant Roku in a cash-and-stock deal valued at approximately $22 billion. The move merges Fox’s portfolio of live news and sports with Roku’s connected TV platform, positioning the combined entity to compete directly in the evolving digital video landscape.
Vancouver-based Pan Global Resources has closed a non-brokered private placement with Alpayana, raising C$7.2 million through the issuance of 45 million common shares. The transaction increases Alpayana's stake in the exploration company to 19.55%, providing fresh capital to accelerate drilling operations across its Spanish mining projects.
As global soccer fever heats up, Domino’s is adjusting its pricing strategy to capture the market. Through July 26, the pizza chain is including its premium Parmesan Stuffed Crust in its "Best Deal Ever" promotion, allowing customers to order any pizza with any crust and toppings for a flat $9.99 rate.
For years, Hainan remained on the bucket list solely for its world-class beaches, but a recent journey across the island revealed that the sandy shores are merely a facade for a much more complex identity involving ancient traditions, space-age technology, and rapidly evolving urban centers.
With nearly 1.4 million trade positions projected to remain vacant by 2030, Indianapolis-based Complete Comfort Heating, Air and Plumbing is positioning HVAC technician roles as a resilient alternative to the instability often found in the technology and corporate sectors.
TELUS Digital has signed on as a preferred implementation partner for Cresta, aiming to integrate AI agents and real-time human augmentation into global enterprise contact centers. The collaboration seeks to bridge the gap between automated customer service and frontline human support through continuous performance feedback loops.
A single head chef and two assistants now feed 500 people per hour at Beijing’s Haidian Canteen, thanks to a kitchen run entirely by automated stir-fryers, robotic peelers, and precision-programmed noodle makers. This AI-driven facility is currently testing a model that promises to standardize nutrition while slashing food waste by 90%.
Raleigh-based cloud communications firm Bandwidth Inc. announced plans to raise $275 million through a private offering of convertible senior notes due in 2032. The company intends to grant initial purchasers an option for an additional $41.25 million in notes to cover potential over-allotments, targeting qualified institutional buyers.
Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy remains a significant diagnostic hurdle, often eluding standard short-read sequencing. Nabsys is now partnering with the Leiden University Medical Center to deploy its OhmX electronic genome mapping platform, aiming to replace labor-intensive, radioactive methods with a more scalable and precise genomic analysis tool.
TELUS Digital has entered a strategic partnership with Cresta to serve as a preferred implementation partner for its customer experience AI platform. The collaboration aims to bridge the gap between AI deployment and operational performance by combining TELUS Digital’s contact center expertise with Cresta’s suite of automated and human-augmentation tools.
Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy has long defied standard short-read sequencing, but a new partnership aims to break that deadlock. Nabsys is joining forces with the Leiden University Medical Center to apply electronic genome mapping to complex repeat contraction disorders, seeking to replace labor-intensive diagnostic methods with a scalable, digitized alternative.
Peabody has terminated its 2020 Transaction Support Agreement, shifting its U.S. reclamation obligations to standard indemnification agreements. The coal producer simultaneously replaced cash-backed bank guarantees in Australia with asset-backed surety facilities, a move designed to lower collateral requirements and boost liquidity.
Tradr ETFs has introduced a pair of leveraged funds tied to SpaceX, providing professional traders with 200% long and short exposure to the aerospace giant. The launch, occurring shortly after the company’s high-profile public debut on the Nasdaq, targets investors looking to capitalize on intense market volatility.
The board of directors at Honeywell has officially authorized the separation of its aerospace division, marking a definitive step in the company’s multi-year portfolio overhaul. The split, scheduled for June 29, 2026, will transition the remaining entity into a focused industrial automation firm operating as Honeywell Technologies.
After eight years of quiet development, Los Angeles-based R3 Printing has officially entered the industrial 3D printing market. The company confirmed the launch of its flagship R3 Printer and announced that the more capable R3 Printer Ultra model is scheduled to begin shipping to customers on August 31, 2026.
Indiana has emerged as the top-ranked state for housing affordability and construction, according to the 2026 Realtor.com report. While Midwestern and Southern states dominate the top tiers by balancing supply and accessibility, New York has plummeted to the bottom of the list, where residents now face severe cost burdens.
Tripadvisor has entered a definitive agreement to divest its European restaurant reservation platform, TheFork, to American Express in an all-cash transaction valued at $700 million. The move marks a strategic pivot for the travel giant as it seeks to sharpen its focus on the burgeoning experiences market.
PTC Therapeutics is launching a $500 million private offering of convertible senior notes due in 2031. The biopharmaceutical company plans to use the capital to retire its existing 2026 debt obligations while simultaneously executing a $50 million common stock buyback program to manage its equity capital structure.
Technicians can now verify mission-critical radio performance without triggering specialized test modes. VIAVI Solutions has introduced a software-keyed upgrade for its CX300 field-portable monitor, enabling comprehensive testing of TETRA mobile stations by simulating real-world base station registration and call processing directly in the field.
A 90,000-square-meter medical facility is set to rise at Karlstad Central Hospital, following a SEK 4.4 billion contract signed by Skanska. The project, which anchors the hospital's long-term expansion, will integrate critical care units into a single high-tech structure designed for extreme operational robustness.
Fort Worth-based metal coating specialist AZZ Inc. will disclose its financial performance for the first quarter of fiscal year 2027 on July 9, 2026. The company intends to release its official earnings report the preceding evening, following the close of regular market trading on July 8.
A 10,000-meter drilling campaign is set to begin at the Hot Springs Range Project in Nevada on July 6, following a logistics delay caused by surging demand for equipment across the state’s mining sector. Eminent Gold Corp. will deploy rigs to test both the Otis and Eden targets.
Hyperscale Data is nearing a master services agreement that would shift its Michigan campus from Bitcoin mining toward high-density AI compute. The proposed deal, set to provide 20 megawatts of capacity, carries a projected value exceeding $1 billion over two decades, signaling a pivot toward more lucrative infrastructure services.
Hemlo Mining Corp. transitioned its common shares to the Toronto Stock Exchange this morning, June 15, 2026. The company, trading under the ticker HMMC, exited the TSX Venture Exchange as part of a strategic push to broaden its appeal among institutional and retail investors in the Canadian and international markets.
Bengaluru will serve as the backdrop for the fourth season of the Global Chess League, marking a shift for the franchise-based tournament to India’s tech hub. The competition, a joint venture between Tech Mahindra and FIDE, is scheduled to commence on September 3, 2026, bringing rapid-fire, team-based chess to the city.
The global market for elevators and escalators is set to expand from $99.77 billion in 2026 to $114.88 billion by 2031. Driven by infrastructure modernization and strict safety regulations, the industry expects a compound annual growth rate of 2.9% as urban centers prioritize energy-efficient vertical transport systems.
St. Louis is positioning itself as the primary U.S. beachhead for British healthcare innovation following a new agreement between BioSTL Global and the U.K.’s National Health Service networks. The partnership aims to channel digital health and AI startups into the region’s $500 billion healthcare market for commercial scaling.
After more than 990 sessions of direct negotiation, Colombia’s state-controlled energy giant Ecopetrol has finalized a new collective bargaining agreement with the Oil Workers Union (USO). The deal, which spans six years starting January 1, 2026, marks the conclusion of a complex labor dispute involving the country’s largest employer.
