Following a July 13 regulatory meeting, the FDA signaled it may allow Acurx Pharmaceuticals to submit a New Drug Application for its antibiotic ibezapolstat based on a single Phase 3 clinical trial, provided the efficacy data proves robust enough to cover both acute treatment and the reduction of infection recurrence.
Half of all travelers passing through Terminal 4 at Ontario International Airport now utilize TSA PreCheck, a sharp increase that mirrors the facility’s broader push for expedited screening. Since the introduction of onsite enrollment kiosks two years ago, participation among departing passengers has climbed from 13% to 26%.
Residents across Metro Boston can claim a $15 credit for the Bluebikes share system throughout August, an initiative launched by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts to mark National Wellness Month and encourage active transportation across the 13 municipalities served by the network.
Carver Bancorp is offloading $250,000 in interest obligations by issuing 100,174 shares of common stock to EJF Capital. This second agreement between the two firms signals a deepening institutional endorsement of the Harlem-based bank’s ongoing efforts to clean up its balance sheet and modernize its leadership.
Professional services firm Citrin Cooperman Advisors LLC is partnering with AI specialist Ode to integrate Anthropic’s language models into its tax, accounting, and advisory workflows. The collaboration aims to automate internal operations while providing consultants with data-driven insights to better serve middle-market clients and high-net-worth individuals.
During a record-breaking 15th consecutive sellout at Fenway Park on Sunday, Zac Brown surprised more than 37,000 fans by gifting every person in attendance a cruise vacation. The promotion, valued at over $40 million, stands as the largest single audience giveaway in the history of live entertainment.
Investors are looking toward August 12, 2026, when Montana-based indoor agriculture firm Local Bounti Corporation will report its financial results for the second quarter. The company plans to disclose its performance metrics before the market opens, followed by a management-led conference call to break down the latest business developments.
In an effort to widen access to early-stage lung cancer diagnostics, Cizzle Bio has struck a strategic partnership with San Antonio-based BioBridge Global. The agreement designates BBG Advanced Therapies as a CLIA-certified laboratory partner, tasked with deploying the CIZ1B biomarker blood test to healthcare providers throughout South Texas.
Two institutional investors have moved to absorb nearly 900 multifamily units in Texas, acquiring a two-property portfolio from Resia, the U.S. development arm of Brazil’s MRV&Co. The off-market transaction targets high-quality assets in Houston and Denton that faced performance hurdles due to a recent surge in local housing supply.
To navigate an increasingly complex research landscape, Stand Up To Cancer has appointed eight new experts to its Scientific Advisory Committee. This expansion reinforces the organization’s commitment to funding high-impact, breakthrough science, bringing the committee’s total membership to 30 leaders across diverse medical and technological disciplines.
Alternative asset manager Bluerock is intensifying its national advisor outreach, appointing three veteran executives to its capital markets division. The move aims to bolster support for independent broker-dealers, wirehouses, and registered investment advisors as the firm manages over $20 billion in assets across its diverse real estate and credit platforms.
Setting an inflated asking price may seem like a strategy to maximize profit, but it frequently backfires by alienating the most motivated buyers. According to Ally Seder of eXp Realty in The Woodlands, Texas, the initial days on the market dictate a property's momentum and long-term financial outcome.
Facing a tightening landscape of Medicare reimbursement cuts and administrative hurdles, the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons launched its sixth annual Advocacy Week on August 3. The four-day initiative aims to mobilize clinicians to influence pending federal and state policies that directly impact patient access and musculoskeletal care outcomes.
Lindblad Expeditions Holdings reported a 19% jump in quarterly revenue to $199.2 million for the period ending June 30, 2026. The adventure travel operator achieved its highest second-quarter occupancy in a decade at 91%, signaling strong demand for its ship-based and land-based expedition offerings despite rising fuel costs.
Patients with Peyronie’s disease should not base treatment timing solely on the presence or absence of penile pain, according to a new analysis of clinical trial data for XIAFLEX published in Translational Andrology and Urology. The findings suggest that clinical assessments require a more comprehensive approach to patient evaluation.
After 34 years under Gregory F. Burke, the 104-year-old New York commercial furniture firm Lane Office is changing hands. Former CEO Mark Fischer and industry veteran Aaron Black have finalized an acquisition agreement, stepping in as Co-Principals to steer the boutique dealer toward a new phase of growth and digital integration.
From August 13 to 15, 2026, Natural Grocers is celebrating seven decades in business with a three-day event featuring deep discounts and more than $184,000 in prizes. The Lakewood-based retailer, now operating 174 stores across 22 states, is marking the milestone with beach-themed festivities and community-focused giveaways.
The global market for agricultural microbials is poised for significant expansion, with valuations expected to climb from $10.83 billion in 2026 to $21.57 billion by 2031. This projected 14.8% compound annual growth rate reflects a shift in farming practices as growers increasingly swap synthetic inputs for biological alternatives.
Clinical-stage immunotherapy firm Compugen Ltd. is positioning its lead candidate COM701 for a critical inflection point, with interim progression-free survival data from the MAIA-ovarian trial now slated for the first quarter of 2027. The company reports a stable financial foundation, with current reserves projected to fund operations through 2029.
Genprex is teaming up with Roche Diagnostics to validate TROP2 as a primary biomarker for patient selection in clinical trials for non-small cell lung cancer. The collaboration aims to standardize diagnostic criteria, potentially accelerating the recruitment process for the company's gene therapy programs by late 2026.
Knoxville-based Ripley PR has earned a silver TITAN American Business Award in the Outstanding PR Campaign category. The firm’s recognition stems from its strategic rebranding of Reins, a startup providing equity solutions, to gain traction within the skeptical and often insular home service and skilled trades industries.
Wayfair will establish its first physical storefront in Pennsylvania, choosing the North Hills Village shopping center near Pittsburgh for a 2027 debut. The 95,000-square-foot space signals a significant shift for the online furniture giant as it continues to expand its brick-and-mortar footprint across the United States.
A question from their own son about the scale of the divine served as the spark for David and Maria Henrie’s new children’s book, "Is God Bigger Than a Dragon?" The project, published by Ascension, marks the first literary collaboration for the Disney Channel alumnus and his wife.
The Worldwide Assurance for Employees of Public Agencies has overhauled its membership criteria, allowing adult children, parents, and parents-in-law of civilian federal workers to secure independent life insurance. This policy shift, effective as of August 1, 2026, significantly broadens the reach of the nonprofit’s financial protection programs.
Z Squared Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Paradox Data, LLC, aiming to transform an Arkansas site into a 150-megawatt AI-ready campus. The deal shifts from a previously planned majority stake to full ownership, using a milestone-based stock structure to tie compensation directly to development progress.
Marriott International posted a solid second quarter for 2026, with worldwide revenue per available room rising 3.4 percent. While domestic demand in the U.S. and Canada drove a 5 percent increase, regional instability in the Middle East created international headwinds, keeping global growth in check despite record-breaking development pipeline signings.
As beef prices climb and cattle inventories tighten, Minneapolis-based Mighty Spark is betting on poultry to dominate the meat snack aisle. The brand is launching a massive retail expansion into 600 Costco locations alongside a national streaming campaign to capture families shifting away from traditional beef-based snacks.
Holland America Line is expanding its 2028 European season with the highest number of port calls the cruise operator has scheduled in nearly ten years. The program, which spans from January through early December, includes record-breaking visit counts to Norway, Spain, Ireland, and the Netherlands across a five-ship fleet.
The Department of War has designated Delta Development Team’s BloodCOMM® platform as an “Awardable” solution via the Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace. This assessment clears the path for military procurement teams to adopt the system, which leverages predictive analytics to manage cold chain medical assets and blood inventory for expeditionary forces.
Investors and analysts will convene on August 6 at 8:00 a.m. ET as Rockville-based REGENXBIO prepares to disclose its financial performance for the second quarter ending June 30. The session serves as a platform to review the company’s current operational progress within its late-stage gene therapy pipeline.
