Pliers are used to rip feathers from the skin of conscious ostriches on South African farms, according to a new report from World Animal Protection and Collective Fashion Justice. The investigation shatters industry claims of natural molting, exposing a brutal supply chain that fuels both luxury houses and fast-fashion giants.
A veteran executive with a resume spanning Amazon, Delta Airlines, and NBC is stepping into the boardroom at Sierra Space. Warren Jenson, currently the CFO at Polymarket, will chair the company’s audit committee, bringing three decades of financial oversight experience to the defense-tech firm’s leadership team.
A new partnership between Cal Poly and College Track aims to eliminate housing insecurity for 10 to 15 high-need California scholars annually. By covering tuition, mandatory fees, and room and board, the initiative targets the structural barriers that often prevent first-generation students from completing their degree programs.
Amazon has reached a proposed class action settlement to resolve allegations that its return and refund practices violated Washington consumer protection laws. While the company denies any wrongdoing, the deal establishes a $309.5 million common fund to compensate customers who experienced missing or incorrect refunds between 2017 and 2026.
Employees at Los Arboles Harvesting are suing the company, alleging a systemic failure to provide mandatory meal and rest periods. Filed in Ventura County Superior Court, the class action complaint claims that rigorous work schedules routinely forced staff to remain on-call during designated off-duty breaks and deprived them of proper compensation.
In Las Vegas, BioWound Solutions is set to present Keramatrix at the Vizient Innovative Technology Exchange on September 24. The event serves as a showcase for products selected by provider-led councils to improve clinical outcomes and safety standards across the nation's largest healthcare networks.
After more than a decade at 53 State Street, Boston law firm Rubin Rudman is moving to the Financial District’s One Federal Street. The firm signed a 15-year lease for 57,844 square feet, securing a custom-designed headquarters spanning three floors to accommodate its growing roster of attorneys.
For the second consecutive year, Everpure has been named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Infrastructure Platform Consumption Services. The Santa Clara-based company, formerly known as Pure Storage, secured the highest position for both its ability to execute and the completeness of its strategic vision.
Indianapolis served as the backdrop for the 2026 Women's International Network of Utility Professionals conference, where leadership from American Water took the stage to discuss workforce development and infrastructure resilience. The four-day event focused on industry evolution, highlighting the changing requirements for modern utility management and long-term service stability.
For the eighth consecutive year, Omaha-based Franchise FastLane has secured a spot in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top Supplier list for franchise consulting and development. The designation highlights the sales organization’s sustained influence in the sector, as measured by satisfaction ratings from over 1,000 surveyed franchise brands regarding service quality, cost, and value.
The U.S. healthcare system squanders over $2 billion annually on redundant provider verification, a cycle of administrative friction that CertifyOS aims to break with a new National Shared Credentialing Program. Backed by industry giants UnitedHealthcare, Cigna Healthcare, and Centene, the initiative launches in fall 2026 to centralize provider data infrastructure.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois has committed nearly $4.5 million in 2026-2027 Blue Impact grants to 121 community organizations. These funds aim to address social barriers to health, ranging from food insecurity and housing instability to gaps in specialized medical care for residents across the state.
A Lee County jury awarded $7.6 million to Rebecca Knowles, who suffered an above-the-knee amputation following a hospital’s failure to treat a vascular injury. The verdict highlights the catastrophic consequences of medical delays after Knowles dislocated her knee in December 2022 and arrived at Cape Coral Hospital for urgent care.
Thirty-five years of maritime leadership arrives at Paratus Energy Services today as the company reshuffles its board. Lars Pedersen, a veteran executive with deep roots in Frontline Management and BW Group, replaces outgoing director Dag Skindlo, who is stepping down to prioritize his existing executive commitments.
Dag Skindlo has resigned from the Paratus Energy Services board effective September 23, 2026, choosing to prioritize his executive responsibilities. His departure coincides with the immediate appointment of industry veteran Lars Pedersen, who brings over three decades of maritime leadership experience to the Bermuda-based energy firm.
With global climate finance needs estimated at USD 9 trillion annually, FinDev Canada has committed USD 33 million to the newly launched BlueOrchard Climate Action Mobilisation Fund. The private debt vehicle marks a milestone as the first of its kind in emerging markets to secure an investment-grade A3 rating from Moody's.
When a snowmobile group enters avalanche terrain, the first responders are not emergency crews but the riders themselves. To address this reality, Ski-Doo is launching its eighteenth season of free Avalanche Awareness Seminars, a cross-border initiative designed to equip winter adventurers with the skills necessary to survive a mountain emergency.
When an avalanche strikes, the people already on the mountain are the only ones capable of an immediate rescue. Recognizing that safety is a collective effort, Ski-Doo is launching its 18th annual series of free avalanche awareness seminars, inviting riders across North America to train alongside their peers.
San Francisco, Sept. 23, 2026 — The Globee Awards has launched a global recruitment drive for volunteer judges, inviting seasoned professionals in human resources, marketing, operations, and customer experience to evaluate workplace achievements. This initiative aims to diversify the panels overseeing the organization's ten merit-based business award programs.
Safeguard Global has earned a top-tier ranking in the 2026 NelsonHall Vendor Evaluation and Assessment Tool (NEAT) for global Employer of Record services. The firm secured Leader status in both the Overall and Mid-Market segments, validating its strategy of pairing AI-driven workforce data with localized human expertise.
As businesses transition from simple AI chatbots to autonomous agents capable of executing business processes, the risk of losing oversight has spiked. Driven Tech is addressing this shift with Lasius, a new orchestration environment that allows companies to govern AI interactions, model access, and tool usage within a single framework.
A 200-gram smartphone demands 266 kilograms of raw material extraction, a hidden environmental cost that Back Market aims to curb by advocating for a legally mandated 10-year device standard. The company launched 'Mine My Phone,' a platform designed to expose the geopolitical and human consequences of modern tech manufacturing.
Stamford residents often struggle to quantify the financial protection required to secure their family's future. Burak Kaya of The Wright Agency suggests moving beyond guesswork by systematically evaluating income replacement, existing debt loads, and specific long-term obligations like education costs to tailor coverage to individual household realities.
With $450 million in new debt financing led by J.P. Morgan, Amsterdam-based Bird.com is pivoting its communications platform to serve the autonomous agent economy. The capital infusion arrives as the company launches an 'Agentic Harness,' allowing AI software to independently manage emails, calls, and eSIM connectivity without human intervention.
Three medical specialists have been honored with the Dr. Steven Gitelis Inspiration Award for their commitment to advancing patient outcomes through the use of donated human tissue. The distinction, presented by AlloSource, recognizes clinical innovation and dedication to the life-saving potential of tissue transplantation in modern reconstructive surgery.
Philadelphia-based Love & Honey Fried Chicken is launching a franchise push into Massachusetts, aiming to replicate its East Coast success by targeting Greater Boston, Worcester, and Springfield. The premium fast-casual chain, founded in 2017, is currently vetting experienced operators to lead its first wave of expansion into the state.
For the ninth consecutive year, Chicago-based Fishman Public Relations has secured the top spot in the Public Relations category of Entrepreneur magazine’s annual Top Franchise Suppliers list. The ranking reflects direct feedback from over 1,000 franchisors who evaluated their partners on service quality, cost, and overall value.
Professional tennis player Wang Qiang faced a new kind of opponent at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals: the ULTRA MAX, an embodied AI robot capable of delivering high-intensity, reactive topspin shots. Developed by Shenzhen-based firms, the machine aims to bridge the gap between static ball machines and human sparring partners.
The trajectory of global affairs hinges on the diplomatic bridge between the world’s two largest economies. As geopolitical friction persists, Dr. Gao Zhikai, Vice President of the Center for China and Globalization, argues that the relationship requires a shift toward long-term strategic stability to ensure mutual and international prosperity.
Allegheny Health Network has appointed surgical oncologist Dr. Matthew Holtzman as its new Chief Surgical Officer for the western region. Starting in March 2027, Holtzman will oversee surgical operations and business development across the network's recently acquired Heritage Valley facilities in Beaver and western Allegheny counties.
