For Monica Padman, co-host of the Armchair Expert podcast, a bright smile is as much about professional confidence as it is about routine. As the brand’s new face, Padman is highlighting a national survey showing that 51% of Americans feel a significant confidence boost when they prioritize whiter teeth.
As commercial space missions grow in duration, the human body’s internal clock faces unprecedented disruption. From July 22 to 23, the University of Surrey brings together top researchers and industry experts to address how circadian misalignment threatens astronaut safety and long-term health in the new era of space travel.
Scag Power Equipment, Octane, and Huntington National Bank have launched a strategic collaboration to integrate digital financing into the purchase of outdoor power equipment. The initiative allows Scag dealerships to manage the entire sales lifecycle—from prequalification to closing—through a unified, tech-driven platform designed to accelerate transaction times.
From August 28 to August 30, Des Moines’ Western Gateway Park will host 56 food vendors representing 29 different countries. The upcoming World Food & Music Festival, presented by Veridian Credit Union, aims to transform the downtown core into a global culinary hub featuring 12 new vendors this year.
Families often mistakenly view a nurse’s visit as the total solution for managing complex medical needs at home. Shireeta Benjamin-Cosom, CEO of We C.A.R.E. Home Health Agency in Bristol, Pennsylvania, argues that true patient safety relies on a rigorous system of clinical oversight that extends far beyond individual appointments.
St. Petersburg-based Sign In App is teaming up with cloud-native security firm Brivo to synchronize visitor management with physical access control. The integration allows facility managers to monitor entry logs, occupancy, and security permissions through a single dashboard, removing the need to reconcile disparate data across multiple software platforms.
Navarro County is set to host a 600-megawatt data center campus as Hedgehog USA secures a long-term energy supply agreement with Idemitsu. By locking in firm natural gas transport and infrastructure before tenant commitments, the partnership aims to solve the industry’s most critical bottleneck: reliable, scalable power.
Carolyn Frank, the Chief Human Resources Officer at Universal Technical Institute, has secured a spot on the 2026 Phoenix Titan 100 list. The annual program honors top C-suite executives in the region who demonstrate exceptional leadership, vision, and influence while driving meaningful transformation within their respective industries.
Fifteen months after the U.S. launch of its presbyopia treatment Qlosi, Orasis Pharmaceuticals is bypassing telehealth models to strengthen its ties with eye care professionals. The company reported a 49% refill rate for its 0.4% pilocarpine solution, a figure the firm claims doubles typical retail pharmacy performance for dry eye therapies.
Citius Oncology is accelerating the U.S. rollout of its targeted lymphoma therapy, LYMPHIR, by finalizing a nationwide expansion of its commercial and medical affairs teams. The company expects all newly onboarded field professionals and science liaisons to be fully operational by August 2026 to capture growing market demand.
While betting giants like Kalshi and Polymarket pegged France as the heavy favorite to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a model built entirely by an autonomous AI agent stood its ground. By the time Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in Sunday’s final, the Impulse AI agent had proven its predictive edge.
As California homeowners struggle with insurance non-renewals and limited market capacity, Dallas-based Risk Theory Insurance Services has launched Jupiter Platinum Home. The new excess and surplus lines product provides coverage for high-net-worth properties facing significant wildfire exposure, offering an alternative to the state’s FAIR Plan.
While 93% of Americans acknowledge that handwashing is vital to health, the reality of summer travel tells a different story. As vacationers navigate crowded airports and public facilities, new data from the Bradley Healthy Handwashing Survey reveals that one in four people routinely skip washing up after using public restrooms.
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has added Collaborative Literacy and the SIPPS foundational skills program to its official early literacy curriculum list. This designation allows school districts across the state to access partial reimbursement grants when adopting these evidence-based materials for K–5 instruction.
KORE Group Holdings has officially transitioned to a private entity after completing its acquisition by affiliates of Searchlight Capital Partners and Abry Partners. The deal, which concludes KORE's tenure on the New York Stock Exchange, provides the IoT connectivity firm with fresh capital to accelerate its global expansion and service innovation.
Gathering in Colorado Springs from July 8 to 10, the Ivybrook Academy network convened for its annual conference to balance celebration with fiscal strategy. As the half-day preschool franchise approaches its 20th anniversary this August, the event underscored the brand's rapid expansion across 22 states.
After years of customer requests, California-based Philz Coffee is pivoting beyond its signature roasted beans to introduce a permanent matcha category. The new menu features four handcrafted beverages sourced from Uji, Japan, rolling out across all 80-plus locations in California and Chicago to satisfy a long-standing demand for alternatives to coffee.
A $275 million investment is heading to Pratt & Whitney Canada’s largest manufacturing site in Longueuil, Quebec. Backed by both federal and provincial government support, the RTX subsidiary aims to overhaul its industrial footprint to keep pace with rising global demand for regional and business aviation engines.
The Charleston-based software firm, which specializes in AI-powered tools for the social impact sector, secured a spot on the 2026 TIME America’s Best Companies rankings. The inclusion evaluates the company’s internal culture and financial performance alongside its broader commitment to sustainability and workplace innovation.
Staffing Industry Analysts has once again placed 24 Seven at the number two spot on its list of the largest marketing and creative staffing firms in the United States, highlighting the agency's continued dominance in a sector that generated over $122 billion in total revenue across the industry last year.
RapidScale has joined an elite group of 147 global partners by earning the AWS AI Services Competency for Agentic AI. The designation validates the cloud service provider’s technical framework and governance, marking a shift from theoretical AI experimentation to the implementation of production-grade, business-impacting agentic solutions.
Employees at SutiSoft customers can now ditch clunky dashboards for natural conversation, as the Sunnyvale-based firm rolls out Agentic AI across its enterprise suite. The technology aims to replace manual data entry and complex interface navigation with intelligent agents capable of reasoning, decision-making, and autonomous process execution.
For the eighth year in a row, Greenville-based technology firm TPM Inc. has earned a spot on the Best Places to Work in South Carolina list. The annual designation, organized by SCBIZ and Best Companies Group, recognizes the company’s ongoing commitment to employee satisfaction and workplace culture.
A blend of DOLE pineapple, jalapeños, and Thai chili sauce defines the latest arrival at Papa Murphy's Take 'n' Bake locations. The new Hulapeño Pizza, which hit menus nationwide on July 20, aims to capture the growing consumer demand for sweet and spicy flavor profiles at a accessible price point.
With Medicare fraud costing taxpayers over $60 billion annually, the New York StateWide Senior Action Council has officially flagged telehealth schemes as its July priority. The organization is urging the state’s 3.6 million seniors to exercise extreme caution when approached with offers for unsolicited remote medical services or monitoring equipment.
Luxury Lifestyle Awards has designated William Raveis as the Best Luxury Full-Service Real Estate Brokerage in the USA for 2026. The Shelton-based company earned the recognition following a rigorous evaluation of its service benchmarks, specifically highlighting its proprietary technology and integrated concierge offerings for the high-end residential market.
Scottsdale-based Massage Envy is shifting its national service model toward a concern-focused approach, introducing three distinct assisted stretch categories designed to target specific physiological needs. The transition aims to move beyond generic offerings, allowing guests to select sessions tailored to tension relief, muscle recovery, or improved range of motion.
As cannabis consumers increasingly prioritize taste over traditional strain names, Portland-based True Terpenes has launched LOUD Flavors, an all-natural additive platform. The company aims to standardize high-intensity flavor profiles across vapes and pre-rolls, responding to data showing that distinct, memorable flavor is now the primary driver of brand loyalty.
The Hoag Hospital Foundation has surpassed its 2025 annual fundraising total in just six months, raising $5.1 million through a modernized Grateful Patient Program. By transitioning from manual, spreadsheet-heavy workflows to Kindsight’s Ascend CRM, the Orange County health system has dramatically accelerated its ability to engage donors.
Testing over 200 foam formulations, pet brand Lesure has launched the RealOrtho Dog Bed, a sleep system that mirrors human mattress design. The product aims to provide joint support for aging and large-breed dogs, moving beyond the soft, non-supportive surfaces common in traditional pet bedding.
