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Sebastian Maniscalco Joins American Greetings for Personalized SmashUps
Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco is pivoting from sold-out arenas to your digital inbox, lending his observational humor to a new line of customizable birthday ecards. Released today by American Greetings, the SmashUp™ campaign allows users to send personalized video messages featuring the comic riffing on the evolution of birthday traditions.
How a Rescue Puppy Sparked a Nationwide Pet Treat Expansion
When Loki, a rescued Blue Heeler with a sensitive stomach, struggled with commercial snacks full of fillers and additives, his owners shifted their focus to single-ingredient alternatives. That personal search for transparency in Marion, Ohio, has now evolved into Just Paw Naturals, a brand currently launching a nationwide expansion strategy.
FOX News Digital Maintains Dominance in July Audience Metrics
FOX News Digital solidified its position as the top news brand in July, securing 182 million unique visitors and leading competitors in multiplatform engagement for the 65th consecutive month. According to Comscore, the network saw consistent month-over-month growth across key performance indicators while outpacing major rivals in total digital reach.
Joe De Gregorio Launches The Trilogy with Jazz Icons Carter and Erskine
For the first time in their storied careers, bassist Ron Carter and drummer Peter Erskine share a recording studio on The Trilogy, a sprawling 52-track project from jazz artist Joe De Gregorio. Recorded across New York, Los Angeles, and Paris, the collection spans blues, cinematic compositions, and vocal standards.
Hunter Woodhall Extends Partnership with Össur Through 2028
Paralympic gold medalist Hunter Woodhall has renewed his long-standing partnership with prosthetics manufacturer Össur, formalizing a collaboration that will now run through the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games. The agreement deepens a decade-long relationship focused on advancing athletic performance and refining prosthetic technology for users worldwide.
New Study Links App-Based Work to Lower Reliance on Public Assistance
A report from the Pragmatic Policy Group suggests that flexible, app-based labor acts as a stabilizer for the American social safety net. By providing immediate earning opportunities for those between traditional jobs, these platforms are projected to save taxpayers up to $15.1 billion over the coming decade.
ETS Taps Passage AI to Modernize Global Student Recruitment
Princeton-based testing giant ETS has entered an exclusive partnership with AI startup Passage, aiming to reshape how universities recruit international students. By embedding TOEFL and GRE assessment data into Passage’s matching algorithms, the collaboration seeks to streamline the often-opaque path from standardized testing to university enrollment for millions of applicants.
Brian Litten Named EVP of Growth at AI Health Firm AssureCare
After three decades navigating the intersection of pharmacy, provider, and payer markets, Brian Litten has joined Cincinnati-based AssureCare as Executive Vice President of Growth and Commercialization. The company, which manages population health data for over 60 million lives, tapped Litten to scale its AI-driven platform amid rising market complexity.
BZZR Secures Rams Preseason Rights and Taps Amy Elkins as Growth Lead
The Los Angeles Rams have broken from traditional broadcast models, naming social platform BZZR as the exclusive streaming home for their 2026 preseason schedule. The announcement coincides with the hiring of veteran media executive Amy Elkins, who joins the startup as Chief Impact Officer to spearhead league and team partnerships.
Sharp Launches Q-SYS Verified Control Plugin for Professional Displays
Integrators can now manage Sharp large-format and dvLED displays directly within the Q-SYS Full Stack AV platform. The new verified plugin, developed alongside Q-SYS and Control Concepts, streamlines the monitoring of power, input selection, and diagnostic status for both current Sharp hardware and legacy NEC professional display models.
Hilco Real Estate Lists Southeast Dallas Apartment Complex for Auction
Investors seeking to expand their footprint in the DFW Metroplex will have a chance to acquire the 26-unit Templecliff Apartments this September. Hilco Real Estate has slated the online auction for the southeast Dallas property to begin on September 14, targeting buyers focused on workforce housing value-add opportunities.
Strategic Beverage Services Consolidates U.S. Dealcoholization Market
Santa Rosa-based Strategic Beverage Services has acquired BevZero’s U.S. operations, creating the largest provider of dealcoholization services in the country. This move positions the combined firm to capitalize on the surging American demand for low- and no-alcohol beverages, integrating specialized technical expertise with expanded production capacity across the industry.
HYDRINITY RetaXome Daily Retinal Hydrator Wins 2026 SHAPE Beauty Award
Nashville-based HYDRINITY Accelerated Skin Science has secured top honors in the 2026 SHAPE Beauty Awards, with its RetaXome Daily Retinal Hydrator named the year’s best retinal product. This latest industry accolade underscores the brand's rapid ascent in the professional skincare market and its focus on proprietary regenerative technology.
Rhapsody Launches AI-Integrated Payer Suite on Epic Showroom
Health plans utilizing the Epic Payer Platform can now access Rhapsody’s new interoperability suite directly through the Connection Hub on Epic Showroom. The integration bundles pre-configured payer workflows with Rhapsody Axon, an AI-powered agent designed to automate complex data tasks and reduce the manual burden of system implementation.
Recognize Joins 2026 Inc. 5000 List After Steady Growth
Starting with only a few thousand dollars in startup capital, Berkeley-based employee recognition firm Recognize has secured a spot on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list. The company reported 61% growth over the past three years, cementing its role in the competitive HR technology landscape by integrating directly into Microsoft 365 environments.
Mynoo Maryel’s Unstoppable Movement Targets Youth Mental Health Crisis
Amid rising global rates of anxiety and despair among young adults, FLOW founder Mynoo Maryel has launched a project aimed at shifting the narrative from external pressure to internal agency. Her new book, Unstoppable, provides a framework for teenagers to bypass self-doubt and reclaim authority over their own developmental trajectories.
Non-Metastatic Prostate Cancer Market Projected to Reach 4% Annual Growth
The global market for non-metastatic prostate cancer treatment is entering a decade of sustained expansion, with projections indicating a 4% compound annual growth rate through 2036. Driven by improved diagnostic accuracy and a shift toward precision medicine, the sector is currently valued at approximately USD 3.6 billion across major regions.
Hopscotch Primary Care Secures $53 Million to Expand Rural Health Reach
A $53 million Series D funding round will fuel the expansion of Hopscotch Primary Care, a startup targeting the deepening crisis in rural American medicine. Backed by 8VC and Townhall Ventures, the company aims to scale its tech-driven model into new markets beyond its current footprint in the Southeastern United States.
Converge AI Unifies Fragmented Toolsets Into Single Business Platform
Most companies are drowning in a sea of disconnected AI tools, yet few operate as truly AI-native organizations. Palo Alto-based Converge AI is addressing this operational gap by merging its specialized product suite into a single environment where knowledge, creative assets, and workflows share a continuous, unified context layer.
Atacama Group Pitches African Infrastructure at ALCS26
Delegates from 40 nations gathered in Addis Ababa late last month for the inaugural African Logistics and Communications Symposium, a strategic merger of the West Africa Logistics Conference and Africa Endeavor designed to synchronize military and commercial infrastructure efforts across the continent under the theme of collective readiness.
Goldfish Swim School Marks Fourth Year on Inc. 5000
For the fourth consecutive year, Goldfish Swim School Franchising has secured a spot on the Inc. 5000, an annual ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. The recognition follows a period of sustained expansion for the Michigan-based brand, which now operates over 200 locations across North America.
Crunch Fitness to Open 30,000-Square-Foot Facility in Algonquin
A $5 million investment is coming to Algonquin, Illinois, as Crunch Fitness prepares to launch a massive 30,000-square-foot facility this winter. Operated by the franchisee Fit Fusion, the new location at 1561 S. Randall Road aims to blend boutique-style fitness offerings with the brand's signature high-value, low-price model.
Blue Cross Blue Shield Global Solutions Secures Workplace Award
With an 85% survey participation rate, Blue Cross Blue Shield Global Solutions has earned Great Place To Work certification for the second year in a row. The recognition follows a period of corporate rebranding and expansion, signaling a rise in staff engagement despite significant internal shifts.
Hy-Vee Deepens Digital Personalization Through Prodx Partnership
With nearly 265,000 SKUs already standardized, Hy-Vee is doubling down on its digital infrastructure by extending its multi-year partnership with Prodx. The collaboration aims to refine the grocer’s online platform, shifting from basic inventory management toward a predictive, hyper-personalized shopping experience for its Midwestern customer base.
New 92 MW Battery Facility Goes Online in Kern County
A 92-megawatt, 368-megawatt-hour battery storage system has officially launched in Kern County, California. Developed by EDP Renewables North America and the Redwood Coast Energy Authority, the site is engineered to stabilize the power grid and provide enough energy to support more than 22,000 homes during peak demand periods.
Risepoint Buys Keypath North American Division to Bolster Healthcare Training
Dallas-based Risepoint has acquired the North American operations of Keypath Education, a strategic move aimed at scaling online healthcare degree programs. The deal integrates one of the industry's largest clinical placement networks into Risepoint’s portfolio, directly addressing the logistical bottlenecks that often prevent universities from expanding nursing and clinical social work cohorts.
ALP Launches Western-Themed Frontier Collection
A live horse roundup, a Black Hawk helicopter, and the rugged aesthetic of the American West define the latest campaign for ALP’s new Frontier Collection. The nicotine pouch brand is shifting its marketing strategy, moving away from traditional advertising to embrace a cinematic, grit-focused identity for its three newest flavor profiles.
Lawsuits Mount Over Alleged Vision Loss Linked to GLP-1 Medications
Diane Wirth, a former nurse practitioner from Georgia, told FOX Boston 25 News that she awoke one morning in 2025 unable to see out of her right eye after using the weight-loss drug Wegovy. Her experience has now moved into the spotlight as part of mounting federal litigation regarding NAION risks.
ALS Association Convenes Global Community for Nexus 2026 in Orlando
When families, researchers, clinicians, and advocates align in one room, ideas accelerate and the isolation of a diagnosis fades, says Calaneet Balas, CEO of the ALS Association. This urgency defines the upcoming ALS Nexus conference, running August 23–26 at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort in Orlando.
Volunteer Fire Departments Secure $1.5 Million in Safety Grants
With 82 percent of American fire departments relying on volunteer labor, a persistent budget gap often leaves responders with aging gear. To bridge this divide, State Farm and the National Volunteer Fire Council have awarded $10,000 grants to 150 departments across 43 states, totaling a $1.5 million investment in community safety.