Carrier Global Corporation finalized the sale of its NORESCO business unit to OPTERRA Energy Services, a subsidiary of the investment firm LS Power. The transaction marks a shift in the climate solutions giant's portfolio, shedding a major energy-efficiency contractor to refine its focus on core intelligent climate and energy infrastructure.
Under the California sun, the Lexus House served as the epicenter of the 2026 US Open of Surfing, marking three years of collaboration between the automotive brand and Complex. The nine-day activation replaced standard hospitality with the Japanese philosophy of Omotenashi, drawing crowds to the intersection of surf, fashion, and craftsmanship.
After screening more than 70 potential raw materials, Kimberly-Clark has identified hesperaloe as a viable, sustainable replacement for traditional forest-based fibers. The Dallas-based manufacturer is now scaling up its proprietary technology at a new pilot facility in Yuma, Arizona, aiming to reshape the future of its global hygiene product portfolio.
The United States remains 85% import-reliant on antimony, a critical metal for ammunition and night-vision technology, with global supply controlled by adversarial nations. Vancouver-based NevGold Corp. has identified a major domestic source at its Limousine Butte project in Nevada, potentially offering a path to secure the strategic mineral.
While the U.S. homeowners insurance market posted a decade-high $17 billion underwriting profit in 2025, a new ALIRT Insurance Research report reveals a deepening divide across four high-risk states. California faces an acute crisis, while Florida’s residual market has hit record lows following aggressive legislative reform.
Two new hematologists and medical oncologists have joined the Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, marking a strategic expansion of expert cancer care across Citrus and Pinellas counties. Doctors Nagapratap Ganta and Aryanna Jordan will lead clinical efforts at regional clinics to address growing patient needs.
Orlando-based financial technology firm MCAP Inc. reported earnings of $0.18 per share for the second quarter of 2026. The electronic securities market maker generated $29.6 million in quarterly revenue, yielding an EBITDA of $6.5 million as the company pursues a strategy of diversification and targeted acquisitions.
As students prepare to return to classrooms, Mothers Against Drunk Driving is broadening its prevention outreach. The organization is rolling out updated educational programming designed to equip youth and families with the tools to navigate peer pressure, substance use, and the risks of impaired driving throughout the academic year.
In Las Vegas for Black Hat USA 2026, PRE Security has launched version 3.8 of its predictive cybersecurity platform. By shifting from reactive alert generation to proactive autonomous reasoning, the company aims to move the industry toward a new standard where AI handles the investigative heavy lifting before threats materialize.
Seventy-five minutes from the sprawl of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, a 1,303-acre sanctuary in the Clear Creek Valley has entered the market. The Rolling R Ranch, assembled over three decades by Tony Roosevelt, represents a deliberate effort to preserve the rugged, high-elevation landscape of Cooke County.
Developing over 912 megawatts of utility-scale solar capacity in 2025, Miami-based SYMX Energy has secured its first appearance on the Solar Power World Top Solar Contractors list. This milestone marks the firm’s emergence as a significant force in the American renewable infrastructure sector.
Forestry and landscape professionals face fewer interruptions with the launch of STIHL’s ALLPRO battery system. By adopting tabless cell architecture, the manufacturer claims a significant jump in power delivery and charging speed, while maintaining full compatibility with the existing fleet of AP-series tools and chargers.
Starting August 4, Zaxbys is introducing an Alabama White BBQ sauce to its nationwide menu, marking the brand’s first limited-run condiment drop. The chain recruited reality-TV personality and Alabama native Rob Rausch to anchor the campaign, highlighting the regional heritage of the tangy, peppery addition to their signature lineup.
Patients often abandon prescriptions at the pharmacy counter due to unexpected costs, but a new integration aims to fix this at the exam room level. Doceree’s Spark application has officially qualified for the Mayo Clinic Platform, embedding co-pay assistance and drug education directly into the physician’s prescribing workflow.
Corinna Creedon, a veteran CPA with over three decades of consultative experience, has been named Managing Director at Geller. She will spearhead the firm’s newly established CFO Strategic Advisory Services practice, a division designed to provide high-level financial leadership to nonprofits, private equity firms, and emerging tech companies.
The UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation has appointed Gregory J. Weimer as chair of its Board of Trustees and Jake Ploeger as vice chair. This transition follows the successful completion of the hospital's largest fundraising campaign, "This Moment: Put a Child's Future First," which established a new baseline for the organization's growth.
Virginia Beach-based mortgage subservicer LoanCare has been honored with seven 2026 Top Workplaces awards, a recognition driven entirely by confidential employee feedback. The accolades highlight the firm’s performance across critical cultural markers, ranging from leadership and professional development to the nuances of employee well-being and work-life flexibility.
A surge in military contracts and specialized research missions has turned Hagerstown Regional Airport into a bustling Mid-Atlantic hub. Rider Jet Center, the airport's primary fixed-base operator, is responding to this record-breaking activity by refurbishing long-dormant fuel infrastructure to keep pace with a 70-percent spike in retail fuel demand.
Miami has evolved into a global nexus for influence, drawing luxury brands, investors, and travelers into a singular, high-stakes intersection. Capitalizing on this shift, the communications agency J/PR is planting a permanent flag in the city, transitioning from remote market management to an on-the-ground presence in the region.
After a decade of relying on a single provider, an Ohio county has shifted its electronic monitoring program to SuperCom. The move, triggered by a demand for greater accountability, marks the second time since mid-2024 that the tech firm has successfully displaced a long-standing incumbent within the state.
The iconic Treasure Island hotel has officially joined Accor’s Handwritten Collection, marking the hospitality giant’s inaugural entry into the Las Vegas market. The 2,884-room property now stands as the largest hotel within the Accor global network, blending its long-standing thematic identity with the group’s international loyalty infrastructure.
Santa Clara-based d-Matrix has acquired Wallaroo.ai, marking its second major purchase in four months to bolster its data center inference capabilities. By folding in Wallaroo's orchestration platform, d-Matrix aims to simplify the transition from experimental AI models to full-scale production environments for its enterprise customers.
With U.S. teachers spending an average of $895 of their own money annually on classroom supplies, Subaru of America is marking its sixth year of partnership with AdoptAClassroom.org. The initiative aims to alleviate this financial burden by providing funding and resources to high-needs schools across the country.
Patients in Tullahoma now have access to a centralized hub for cancer treatment following the opening of Tennessee Oncology’s 33,000-square-foot facility at 2230 N. Jackson Street. The new campus consolidates medical and radiation oncology alongside imaging services to reduce travel burdens for those seeking specialized care in the region.
Priced at $139 and $299, the new RISION Magic and Magic Pro thermal cameras turn smartphones and tablets into precision inspection tools. By leveraging USB-C connectivity and AI-driven image fusion, the 24-gram modules allow users to identify hidden energy leaks, electrical faults, and overheating components without requiring external power sources.
Seattle-based BluePill has launched a synthetic respondent marketplace featuring over 1,000 AI Consumer Twins. By grounding these digital replicas in in-depth interviews with real American breakfast shoppers, the platform allows brands to conduct qualitative and quantitative research in minutes rather than waiting weeks for traditional human-panel results.
Larry Robinson, a 24-year Army veteran, spent decades fighting for his son, Jason, who was sentenced to life in prison as a minor. Their story now anchors the second chapter of Incomplete Sentences, a campaign challenging the narrow legal narratives that define individuals solely by their courtroom verdicts.
Rocco Mangel has planted a flag in Massachusetts, opening the 12th location of his South Florida-born restaurant chain at the Burlington Mall. The 5,343-square-foot space marks a personal milestone for the founder, who spent formative summers in the Boston area visiting family roots in nearby Watertown.
The DoubleLine Yield Opportunities Fund, trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker DLY, has declared a monthly distribution of $0.1167 per share for August 2026. The Fund’s Board of Trustees finalized the payment schedule, though the specific ex-dividend and record dates remain subject to further official confirmation.
Nemours Children's Health has appointed Dr. Patrice Harris, the 174th president of the American Medical Association, as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Health Impact Officer. Tasked with integrating the organization’s "Whole Child Health" model, she will bridge clinical care with community and public policy initiatives to improve pediatric outcomes.
