With over three decades of experience scaling global consumer brands, Emily Culp has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Elmhurst-based Dropps. The move aims to accelerate the growth of the sustainable home care company as it shifts its focus toward an expanding omnichannel footprint and health-conscious consumer base.
The board of directors at Entergy Texas has authorized a quarterly dividend payout of $0.3359375 per share on the company’s Series A Preferred Stock. This scheduled distribution marks the latest financial return for shareholders ahead of the upcoming mid-summer payment window, as the utility continues its regional operations.
Two former Westlake High School students filed lawsuits in Ventura County Superior Court, accusing the Conejo Valley Unified School District of failing to protect them from sexual assault. The complaints allege that administrators ignored reports of abuse, subjected victims to hostile Title IX inquiries, and allowed predators to remain on campus.
Boulder-based genomic analysis firm KROMATID has named Matthew Hemstreet as its new Chief Executive Officer. Hemstreet, previously the company’s Vice President of Global Marketing, takes the helm from Terry Opgenorth to steer the organization through its next phase of growth in the cell and gene therapy sector.
Subaru of America is maintaining its entry-level pricing for the 2027 Solterra, with the electric SUV starting at $38,495. Despite a comprehensive overhaul in the previous model year, the automaker has opted to keep the base MSRP unchanged while keeping the vehicle’s performance and range specifications consistent for the new cycle.
Life does not pause for personal crises or the arrival of a new child, a reality prompting the University of Michigan Credit Union to launch a comprehensive paid leave package. The initiative aims to provide staff with financial security and necessary time away during major life events, replacing previous policies that often required employees to exhaust their own accrued time.
From a mutated trash-raiding raccoon to a high-tech sorceress who listens and responds, Spirit Halloween has officially launched its 2026 collection. The retailer is pushing deeper into interactive terror this year, integrating Bluetooth audio, real-time conversation technology, and weather-resistant designs to turn suburban front yards into immersive, year-round haunts.
After a 28-year career across the Air Force and Space Force, Chad Davis has been appointed Vice President of the Intelligence Sector at Stellar Solutions. Davis, who joined the aerospace firm in 2024, will now oversee the company’s strategic efforts to address evolving threats within the national security space landscape.
The Cheil Agency Network is restructuring its executive leadership to sustain a period of rapid expansion, promoting Bill Mattis to chief growth officer and appointing Gourang Mehta as chief technology officer. These appointments arrive as the network eyes further growth following a string of 20 new account wins since 2025.
After a decade of executive roles across the senior care sector, Margaret Cabell has rejoined Brookdale Senior Living to lead its national sales division. Effective June 15, 2026, the veteran industry leader returns to the company where she previously spent 15 years climbing the organizational ranks.
Investors who suffered losses exceeding $100,000 in POET Technologies Inc. stock now face a June 29, 2026, deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff. The Rosen Law Firm is spearheading the litigation, which alleges the company misled shareholders regarding its tax status and executive conduct during the spring of 2026.
More than half of U.S. teenagers now spend at least four hours daily on recreational screen time, a trend linked to rising rates of anxiety and depression. As physical activity and intergenerational mentorship decline, youth advocates are pushing to swap digital noise for the challenges of the outdoors.
Bob Galyen, the industry veteran who spent eight years as CTO of CATL, has joined the board of directors at Indianapolis-based EnPower. His appointment signals a strategic push by the domestic lithium-ion cell manufacturer to scale its production capabilities and compete in high-performance defense and infrastructure markets.
Following the January 2026 expiration of California’s moratorium on non-classroom-based charter schools, the iLEAD network is launching iLEAD Flex in Lancaster. The TK–12 campus, scheduled to open this August, aims to serve 750 students by utilizing specialized compliance infrastructure to manage its hybrid and independent study models.
Thirty-eight years after they first redefined the Western genre, the Regulators are heading to Texas. FAN EXPO Dallas announced that stars Emilio Estevez, Kiefer Sutherland, Charlie Sheen, Lou Diamond Phillips, Dermot Mulroney, and Casey Siemaszko will reunite for a rare, multi-day appearance at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center this September.
With inflation and rising costs straining household budgets across Northern Virginia, a coalition of local organizations gathered at Floris United Methodist Church in Herndon to provide immediate relief. The Fifth Annual Resource Rally delivered essential food and hygiene kits to 400 families struggling with the region's deepening food insecurity.
After 47 years of building in Canada, Shane Homes has officially planted roots in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The family-owned firm is testing the North Texas market with a distinct strategy: offering structural floor plan flexibility at production builder prices to compete with established local developers.
By age 70, the human body retains only a fraction of its youthful NAD+ levels, a decline linked to fatigue, cognitive fog, and metabolic slowdown. Cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Steven Gundry is addressing this physiological gap with the launch of Elevate NAD+, a supplement utilizing a new enteric-coated delivery system.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony in Stockton, California, marked the opening of ACR’s fifth distribution center on June 17, 2026. The 506,000-square-foot warehouse aims to accelerate shipping speeds and reduce freight costs for the food service essentials provider while creating 35 new jobs within the local community.
The University of Phoenix has secured the 2026 Blackboard Catalyst Award for Ethical AI Leadership, an honor recognizing its structured integration of artificial intelligence into higher education. The award highlights the institution’s move to transition AI from theoretical policy into daily student practice while maintaining rigorous academic integrity.
The global underwater concrete foam market is projected to reach $2.18 billion by 2033, expanding at a compound annual growth rate of 9.5%. Driven by the rising demand for resilient marine infrastructure, the sector is shifting toward engineered foam systems that offer superior stability and flow control in submerged environments.
San Diego-based Channel Robotics has closed a $2.5 million Seed+ financing round, bringing the company's total capital to $4.6 million. Led by True Ventures, the funding aims to accelerate the development of a handheld, AI-enabled endoscopic robotic platform designed to bring high-level dexterity to standard clinical settings.
Sandals Resorts International is investing $200 million to transform three of its flagship Jamaican properties, introducing a suite of new dining concepts, architectural upgrades, and room categories. The initiative, dubbed Sandals 2.0, aims to modernize the guest experience while deepening the brand's ties to its Caribbean heritage and local culture.
Buckingham Palace holds a decisive 70 to 51 lead over Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in AI citation share, according to a study by 5W AI Communications. The research, which parsed responses from Anthropic’s Claude, reveals that the monarchy retains superior visibility across almost every metric of public reputation.
After an eight-year absence from the Iron Giant, ATVs returned to the Red Bull Erzbergrodeo this June. Segway Powersports spearheaded the comeback, deploying an international squad of six riders to navigate the unforgiving Austrian iron mine aboard the AT10, marking a calculated push to reshape the landscape of hard enduro.
Nearly 80% of the world’s data center capacity now sits in regions vulnerable to acute climate hazards like wildfires, flooding, and extreme wind. As investment flows toward AI and cloud infrastructure, new data from First Street reveals that these physical threats are rapidly outpacing traditional underwriting and valuation models.
Seventy-nine percent of the world’s data center capacity is currently situated in regions prone to flooding, wildfires, and extreme wind. As investment flows heavily into digital infrastructure for artificial intelligence, new research from First Street indicates that climate hazards are becoming a primary, yet often overlooked, driver of long-term operational costs.
Alan Feutz, a veteran advisor formerly of JPMorgan Securities with $725 million in client assets, has joined Genesis Wealth as a Partner and Wealth Advisor. The move coincides with the firm’s expansion into the Chicago North Shore, where Feutz will operate out of a newly constructed 10,000-square-foot facility in Deerfield.
With approximately 90 million diagnosed cases across seven major global markets in 2025, the insomnia treatment landscape is undergoing a significant shift. Pharmaceutical giants are pivoting toward novel orexin receptor antagonists and melatonin receptor agonists to capture a growing share of the sleep disorder market.
Following the Supreme Court’s May 2026 ruling in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport, liability for negligent hiring has become a critical board-level concern. Austin-based GigSafe is responding to this pressure by acquiring Transcompss, aiming to integrate specialized HazMat and Life Sciences training directly into its logistics compliance infrastructure.
