Wellness brand ActivatedYou, co-founded by actress Maggie Q and physician Dr. Frank Lipman, has launched its first muscle-focused supplement, Vital Strength. The powder aims to move beyond standard protein shakes by targeting cellular energy and recovery pathways through a blend of creatine, amino acids, and vitamin D3.
To bypass the years-long wait for grid approval, Indiana and Virginia have become the first states to codify Surplus Interconnection Service into law. By allowing new energy resources to piggyback on the idle capacity of existing power plants, legislators aim to slash infrastructure costs and accelerate grid modernization.
Shanice Brette, Annie Ning, and April Wen have been named the inaugural recipients of the Genesis House x The Gotham Shorts Fellowship. The program, designed to support New York City-based storytellers, provides finishing funds and high-level mentorship to help emerging directors complete their narrative short film projects.
Amid the vibrant backdrop of New Orleans' Naughty N'awlins event, STD Hero set up shop to promote accessible, at-home STI screenings. By moving beyond the traditional clinic model, the company aims to strip away the lingering stigma around sexual health and integrate lab-grade diagnostics into routine personal care.
Shareholders of Potomac Bancshares, Inc. will receive a cash dividend of $0.15 per share following the company’s recent board meeting in Charles Town. The payout applies to all investors of record as of August 6, 2026, with distribution scheduled to reach accounts by August 13.
The NutraIngredients-USA Awards have named Daily Weight Advantage the 2026 Weight Management Product of the Year. The supplement, formulated by cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Steven Gundry, earned the distinction for its focus on supporting the body’s natural hormonal signaling pathways rather than relying on traditional stimulants or suppressants.
Malawi has officially commissioned its first standalone utility-scale battery energy storage system in Kanengo, Lilongwe, marking a shift in the nation’s power strategy. The 20 MW installation, supported by a 20 million dollar grant, aims to eliminate reliance on costly diesel generation and secure a more resilient electricity grid.
With over 15 years of experience in facility optimization, Brian Shoop has joined ARCO Design/Build as the new Director of Process Engineering. The appointment signals a strategic push by the national firm to integrate complex manufacturing design directly into its turnkey construction workflow for food and beverage clients.
Nearly half of American shoppers unknowingly grab frozen dairy desserts instead of the real thing, a realization that prompted media personality Tefi Pessoa to partner with Tillamook for a pop-up experience at New York City’s Astor Place, aiming to educate consumers on what actually sits inside their freezer cartons.
Longtime Florida philanthropists Frank and Carol Morsani have donated $5 million to Tampa General Hospital, marking the first major private investment in TGH Brooksville since the facility integrated into the academic health system last year. The gift aims to modernize emergency services and expand access for Hernando County residents.
Tradr ETFs will expand its lineup on July 28 with the debut of two leveraged funds tied to SK hynix. The new instruments, listed on Cboe, offer professional traders 200% long and inverse exposure to the South Korean semiconductor manufacturer’s daily stock performance, marking a significant move into single-stock leverage.
San Diego attorneys have initiated a class action lawsuit against Inn Ventures and IVI Hotel Management, accusing the hospitality operators of systemic labor code violations. The complaint, filed in San Diego County Superior Court, centers on allegations that staff were routinely denied mandatory meal and rest breaks while remaining on-call.
For landlords in Menifee, California, the daily demands of rental ownership often exceed simple rent collection. A new feature from HelloNation, featuring insights from COO Karen Nolan, clarifies the scope of property management, positioning these professionals as the primary buffer between property owners and the complexities of tenant relations.
Ten new co-branded styles are hitting select Barry’s studio shelves this month, marking the second collaboration between the boutique fitness giant and Free People’s activewear label. The partnership aims to bridge the gap between high-intensity performance gear and daily recovery wear for the fitness brand’s global community.
The arrival of the Orbis Flying Eye Hospital in Da Nang marks a thirty-year milestone in a partnership aimed at transforming Vietnam’s eye care infrastructure. By shifting focus from direct intervention to locally led expertise, the initiative now supports professional training and advanced medical access for nine million people across the region.
Investors are turning their attention to August 6, when Warner Bros. Discovery will disclose its financial performance for the second quarter of 2026. The media conglomerate plans to release its earnings materials before the opening bell, followed by a live conference call with leadership to unpack the results.
Deciding between a roof patch and a full replacement requires looking past a single leak to evaluate the entire system's health. Dustin Caza, a roofing expert based in Cicero, New York, suggests that homeowners must weigh the age of materials and historical repair frequency against long-term financial commitments.
A Kennebec County jury has awarded $17 million to Emily Mitchell, who suffered a catastrophic medical error when surgeons mistakenly removed her bladder during a routine procedure to excise a benign ovarian cyst. The verdict concludes a two-week trial against Northern Light Inland Hospital and Northern Light Health in Maine.
At AAMI Park in Melbourne, GAC officially joined forces with Melbourne City FC on July 24, 2026, becoming the club’s official automotive partner. This collaboration marks a strategic expansion for the Chinese manufacturer as it deepens its footprint in the Australian sports landscape and engages with a broader local fanbase.
As electricity demand climbs, energy strategist Emily Sanford Fisher is pushing for a shift in how utilities view distributed energy resources. Speaking at DC Climate Week 2026, she argued that these assets must move beyond niche status to become core components of long-term grid modernization and reliability strategies.
Data infrastructure firm Solid has joined the Open Semantic Interchange, a vendor-neutral initiative spearheaded by Snowflake to establish a universal language for business metrics. By creating an open-source specification, the project aims to ensure that AI agents and analytics platforms interpret data definitions consistently across fragmented enterprise environments.
Ministers from five African nations have ratified the Abuja Ministerial Declaration, a framework aimed at closing the continent’s digital divide through unified policy and infrastructure investment. The GSMA is supporting this push by launching Africa Umoja AI, a project designed to cultivate artificial intelligence reflective of local languages.
When persistent stress, lingering sadness, or recurring relationship conflicts begin to eclipse daily life, the time for professional intervention has likely arrived. Behavioral health experts Cody Luke and David Spencer of Luke and Spencer Behavioral Health, PLLC, outline the subtle markers that signal a need for therapeutic support.
Multi-platinum rapper Lil Tecca is stepping into the role of a cinematic mad scientist for G-SHOCK’s latest campaign, "Shock Yourself." The initiative, which runs through the end of 2026, aims to rebrand the watchmaker’s ethos by framing resilience as a direct response to the pressures faced by Generation Z.
Investors who acquired Intuit Inc. stock between August 22, 2025, and May 20, 2026, have until September 8 to seek lead plaintiff status in a pending class action lawsuit. The litigation, filed in the Northern District of California, alleges the company misled shareholders regarding its competitive standing and growth projections.
Moving nineteen spots up from its debut last year, Tampa-based payments firm Payzli has secured the No. 3 position on the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s 2026 Fast 50 list. The company’s rapid ascent highlights the growing market traction of its proprietary technology stack among national partners and independent merchants.
North Dakota’s vast prairies are shifting into brilliant shades of gold as the state enters its peak sunflower bloom. As America’s top producer, the state has opened 28 designated fields to visitors through August, turning a massive agricultural harvest into a prime destination for road trippers and photographers alike.
For over a century, medicine has focused on the what and the how of treatment while ignoring the critical factor of when. A new report from Timeshifter argues that failing to account for biological rhythms in clinical trials and daily care leads to missed opportunities for better patient outcomes.
Since 2017, the Navajo Transitional Energy Company has funneled over $1.1 million into the academic futures of Navajo students. This milestone marks the support of more than 1,000 scholars, many of whom are now returning to their communities to fill critical roles in engineering, healthcare, and tribal administration.
Four-time WNBA All-Star Kelsey Mitchell is crossing over from the hardwood to the boardroom, signing on as the first professional athlete to serve as a global corporate ambassador for Procter & Gamble. The Indiana Fever guard will debut the partnership at the 2026 AT&T WNBA All-Star weekend in Chicago.
