Prospective attendees have until July 31 to secure a 20% discount for the 55th Annual National Solar Conference, held this October in Austin, Texas. The American Solar Energy Society extended the early bird window, providing a wider opening for industry professionals and researchers to join the three-day gathering.
The U.S. spirits market remains trapped in a negative growth cycle, with industry projections indicating that while the steep declines of early 2026 are beginning to bottom out, a return to genuine expansion is unlikely before mid-2027, according to the latest data from the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America.
Starting today, Medicare beneficiaries living with obesity can access Wegovy injections and pills through the newly launched Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program. The initiative allows eligible older adults to secure the FDA-approved weight management medication for a $50 monthly copay, addressing long-standing barriers to care for this demographic.
Houston-based Prosperity Bancshares officially completed its merger with Stellar Bancorp on July 1, 2026. The transaction integrates Stellar’s fifty-two banking offices into the Prosperity network, marking a significant consolidation of regional financial services across Texas, while initiating a leadership transition for key executives from both institutions.
The Business Intelligence Group has awarded BIGO Ads the 2026 Sales and Marketing Excellence Award, distinguishing the JOYY Inc. platform for its AI-driven approach to user acquisition. The recognition centers on the platform’s ability to bridge the gap between complex deep learning models and tangible, ROI-focused advertising performance.
A 15-year maturation process for the desert-grown Dasylirion plant makes Sotol Romo a distinct outlier in the Mexican spirits market. As the brand debuts across elite New York City venues and the Hamptons this July, it positions its additive-free, mineral-forward profile as the sophisticated successor to the mezcal boom.
Moving its core research operations from California to Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, textile regeneration firm Reju has opened its first dedicated North American laboratory. The facility, integrated into Technip Energies' existing site, marks a strategic shift toward scaling chemical recycling technology from experimental feasibility to industrial-grade production.
With nearly 12 million children trapped in modern slavery, the nonprofit Our Rescue is shifting its strategy from passive awareness to active community intervention. The newly launched RISE UP initiative aims to address the rapid rise of digital grooming, which now accounts for hundreds of thousands of online enticement reports annually.
BIGO Ads, the deep learning advertising platform operated by JOYY Inc., has secured the 2026 Sales and Marketing Excellence Award from the Business Intelligence Group. The platform earned the 'Growth Catalyst' title for its ability to bridge the gap between complex AI-driven user acquisition and measurable financial returns for developers.
Nuveen Energy Infrastructure Credit has finalized a $546 million preferred equity investment in SunZia, the largest renewable energy project in American history. The deal marks the firm’s largest preferred tax equity allocation to date, anchoring a new strategy designed to provide scalable capital for massive energy infrastructure.
With the integration of Severn Group, Valmet has officially absorbed 950 new employees and a specialized portfolio of severe-service flow control technology. The $480 million deal, finalized on July 1, 2026, marks a significant push to deepen the Finnish company’s footprint in the energy, refining, and mining sectors.
World Cup athletes do not reach the global stage by accident; their performance is the visible result of years of invisible labor, sacrifice, and relentless repetition. According to Kevin Guest, Chairman and CEO of USANA Health Sciences, this pursuit of victory offers a blueprint for achievement that extends far beyond the pitch.
The global market for tube packaging is set for steady expansion, with projections indicating a rise from $3.92 billion in 2026 to $5.27 billion by 2031. Driven by a 6.1% annual growth rate, the sector is currently undergoing a significant transition toward sustainable, recyclable materials and advanced barrier technologies.
At Intersolar Europe 2026 in Munich, Solplanet is shifting the focus of its hardware portfolio toward human-centric artificial intelligence. The manufacturer is debuting a unified platform for commercial and industrial energy management, designed to orchestrate complex solar, storage, and EV charging infrastructures through a single, scalable architecture.
Tradr ETFs has launched five new leveraged funds on the Cboe, offering professional investors 200% daily exposure to a selection of technology stocks. The expansion includes first-to-market leveraged products for Quantinuum and TTM Technologies, targeting high-conviction traders looking for precision in volatile markets.
The Southwestern Association for Indian Arts will host its annual Gala and Live Auction on August 15, blending high-end culinary experiences with a showcase of contemporary Native fashion. The Santa Fe event features a curated menu by Chef Pyet DeSpain and runway presentations from acclaimed designers Patricia Michaels and Jamie Okuma.
London-based Brightstar Lottery has secured a five-year extension of its exclusive partnership with Sony Pictures to produce Ghostbusters-themed games. The agreement allows the company to continue developing omnichannel lottery experiences, building on a collaborative relationship that has already brought over 25 distinct titles to global markets since 2015.
The global push toward green transportation is hitting a critical pivot point where success is no longer measured solely by vehicle delivery numbers. As urban density and climate pressures mount, the industry is shifting its focus from mere car sales to the integration of infrastructure, technology, and diverse transit alternatives.
The global market for texturized vegetable protein is entering a decade of sustained expansion, projected to grow from USD 1.7 billion in 2026 to USD 3.1 billion by 2036. This growth, tracked at a 6.2% annual rate, is fueled by industrial food manufacturers seeking cost-effective, plant-based alternatives to traditional animal proteins.
A nine-week study involving over 700 sleep nights suggests that evening laptop users experience significant gains in sleep quality and eye comfort when utilizing Dell XPS devices equipped with Eyesafe technology, according to findings presented at the SLEEP 2026 annual meeting in Minneapolis.
With applications surging from across the Arab world and its global diaspora, the producers of Stars of Science have pushed the submission deadline to July 10, 2026. The move aims to accommodate an unprecedented volume of interest from young innovators eager to join the long-running competition’s latest, most ambitious iteration.
Five patients have completed prostate cancer radiotherapy using the Raypilot System at Johns Hopkins Medicine, marking the Swedish developer's first clinical deployment in the United States. This initial evaluation focuses on the technology's ability to refine treatment precision and minimize potential side effects through real-time motion management.
Epson America is targeting the growing market of hobbyists and crafters with the launch of its seventh-generation EcoTank printers. The new series, headlined by the entry-level ET-1910, aims to capture consumers shifting toward analog creative projects by offering a more accessible, cartridge-free printing solution for home use.
Hong Kong-based DL Holdings Group reported a net profit of HK$367 million for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, marking a 168% year-on-year increase. The firm, which is aggressively pivoting toward a digital AI wealth ecosystem, simultaneously announced a dividend package exceeding HK$160 million for its shareholders.
Piazzale Michelangelo sets the stage tonight for the 30th Fair Play Menarini International Award, launching two days of tribute to athletes who pair high-level performance with integrity. The festivities move tomorrow to the Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino to honor a new class of champions committed to sporting ethics.
Investors who purchased PicS N.V. stock during the company’s January 2026 initial public offering are facing losses exceeding 50% as a new class action lawsuit moves forward. Filed by Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP, the litigation accuses the Brazilian digital bank of concealing significant credit quality failures.
European enterprises facing strict data residency mandates now have a new line of defense, as Check Point Software Technologies brings its Cloud Firewall to the AWS European Sovereign Cloud. This integration allows organizations to manage sensitive workloads within the EU while maintaining the performance standards of Amazon Web Services.
After more than 25 years at the helm, Martin Rothweiler is stepping down as Managing Director of EWTN Germany. The network has appointed Dr. Theresia Theuke to lead its operations across German-speaking regions, marking a strategic shift in the organization's leadership while maintaining institutional continuity.
Forty-one percent of cybersecurity professionals identify artificial intelligence as their most pressing skills gap, prompting ISC2 to overhaul its 2026 Security Congress in Denver. The event, scheduled for October 24–28, will debut interactive AI Incident Rooms designed to mirror real-world threat scenarios and foster peer-to-peer problem solving.
Wayne State College will transition its campus retail and course material operations to eCampus.com starting July 6, 2026. The new partnership aims to unify physical store services with digital textbook access, leveraging single sign-on technology to streamline the procurement process for students, faculty, and staff across the Nebraska institution.
