Four new franchise agreements will bring nine locations to Texas, Ohio, North Carolina, and Oklahoma, marking a robust first half of 2026 for the Houston-based chain. As the brand nears its 90th anniversary this September, it is scaling its national presence while cementing its reach through aggressive menu innovation.
After years of relentless price hikes, auto insurance costs for Freeway Insurance customers showed signs of cooling between early 2025 and 2026. Data from actual policy transactions reveals double-digit percentage drops in several states, suggesting a potential stabilization in a market long characterized by rising financial pressure on drivers.
A granite marker is rarely just a slab of stone; it is a complex intersection of material grade, labor, and cemetery regulations. Bryan Chidester, owner of Kansas City Monument, breaks down the variables that drive headstone pricing, helping families navigate the balance between personal legacy and financial reality.
Born in the fertile fields of Caserta, Italy, Chef Michele Esposito is bringing his deep-rooted appreciation for simple, ingredient-driven Southern Italian cooking to the Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club in Surfside, Florida, where he now serves as the Executive Restaurant Chef of the hotel’s signature dining destination.
The 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid has secured a top spot in the Cars.com annual report for car seat performance, marking the fourth time the model has received the distinction. Evaluators awarded the SUV four A grades and one B, citing its ease of use for both infant and booster seat installations.
With annual revenues exceeding $1 billion, the Salt Lake City-based industrial services provider JT Thorpe is changing hands. H.I.G. Capital has signed a definitive agreement to sell the company to an affiliate of Truelink Capital, marking the conclusion of a four-year investment cycle for the Miami-based private equity firm.
With the debut of its fourth Arizona property, LivAway Suites is planting a flag in Tucson’s growing aerospace and medical corridor. The move marks a key expansion for the economy extended-stay brand, which now operates or has under development 21 locations across the United States to meet rising demand for long-term lodging.
Los Angeles-based private equity firm Truelink Capital has signed a definitive agreement to acquire JT Thorpe Group, a century-old provider of thermal management and industrial maintenance services. The deal, which includes a significant ownership stake for current management, is expected to finalize by the end of the third quarter.
RainFocus has launched a specialized Sales Module designed to integrate event engagement directly into enterprise CRM workflows. The tool aims to replace manual, siloed event processes with a governed system that provides revenue leaders with granular spend control, quota visibility, and standardized data for pipeline attribution.
Since its founding in 1961, Frost & Sullivan has evolved from a niche market researcher into a global intelligence firm navigating the complexities of the ICT sector. As the company celebrates its 65th anniversary, it is pivoting its legacy expertise toward the integration of AI-powered analysis to guide corporate growth.
A 45 percent surge in crude prices across Western Canada is fueling a rapid transition in the energy sector, as producers increasingly trade manual inspection crews for AI-powered drone fleets to manage pipelines, drilling sites, and environmental compliance across North America.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has recognized Andor Health for reaching general availability within the CMS Health Technology Ecosystem initiative. This milestone validates the company’s ThinkAndor platform, which has been providing interoperable, AI-driven patient experiences across 40 health systems since its inception.
Ensora Health has introduced Ensai, an integrated artificial intelligence suite designed to automate documentation and administrative tasks for over 200,000 providers. The platform supports five therapy disciplines, including mental health and physical therapy, focusing on reducing clinician burnout while maintaining strict data privacy protocols within its existing software ecosystem.
Mark Clayman, CEO of the global managed service provider Netrio, has been named to the 2026 AI Leaders in the Channel list by Channel Insider. The annual recognition highlights executives who are successfully moving beyond AI experimentation to integrate measurable, innovation-driven outcomes into their IT service delivery models.
The short documentary A Way Out, which chronicles the critical rescue pipeline for child trafficking survivors, is now streaming on Prime Video and Apple TV. Directed by Daniel Miller, the film examines the rapid-response efforts of the Safe House Project, an organization dedicated to bridging the dangerous gap between identification and sanctuary.
Spooky season is officially breaking its October confinement, as the rising phenomenon of "Summerween" sees decorators trading pool floats for Halloween trees. With search traffic surging, the shift toward year-round festive displays is prompting a new wave of early-bird ornament collecting that bypasses the traditional autumn rush.
Ticketing platform vivenu has integrated a specialized artificial intelligence suite directly into its architecture, aiming to automate event marketing and data analysis. The new tools, centered on a proprietary assistant, allow event organizers to query live sales data and execute personalized fan campaigns using first-party ownership models.
Washington-based public affairs firm FTP is moving into the automated intelligence space with the launch of FTP Advocacy Intelligence, a new initiative designed to streamline legislative monitoring and message testing for clients navigating the current political climate.
With over 320 stores across 21 states and a database of 52 million verified customers, Academy Sports + Outdoors is pivoting toward data-driven advertising. The retailer today launched Academy Retail Media, a platform designed to connect national brands directly with its core base of sporting and outdoor enthusiasts.
Bridging the gap between computational hypothesis and biological reality, HKeyBio has introduced HKEY-AI2Vivo™ 1.0. The new service framework aims to accelerate the transition of AI-generated drug candidates for autoimmune and allergy research into actionable pharmacological and pre-IND evidence using specialized disease models.
Insurance premiums are a hidden variable in the total cost of pickup ownership, often overlooked by buyers prioritizing towing capacity or raw horsepower. Mercury Insurance released its annual ranking of the ten most affordable 2026 trucks to insure, placing Chevrolet models in the top two positions for the upcoming model year.
With $328 billion currently under management and annual growth hitting 19%, donor-advised funds have cemented their role in modern philanthropy. To address the increasing complexity of these assets, The American College of Financial Services is launching the Donor-Advised Fund Certified Professional (DAFCP) designation this September.
Wall Street kicks off Wednesday with a double retail IPO as Jersey Mike’s Subs and Reformation begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The listings arrive while investors weigh the latest Federal Reserve policy decisions against a heavy stream of corporate earnings reports hitting the floor this morning.
Las Vegas headliner and keynote speaker Jeff Civillico received the Nido R. Qubein Philanthropist of the Year Award on July 26 in Austin. The National Speakers Association Foundation recognized Civillico for his decade-and-a-half commitment to Win Win Charity, which coordinates celebrity and athlete visits for pediatric patients across the United States.
DXC Technology has appointed Paul Taylor as President, tasking him with overseeing the company’s $13 billion global operations. The move, effective immediately, consolidates the firm's commercial and operating organizations under a single leader to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence across its core business and infrastructure services.
DXC Technology is consolidating its operational leadership as Paul Taylor steps into the role of President, aiming to unify the company’s commercial and technical arms under a singular AI-centric framework. The move follows a broader corporate pivot intended to accelerate the firm’s core service delivery and innovation cycles.
Agricultural lenders face a mounting threat landscape, prompting St. Paul-based SunStream Business Services and cybersecurity firm Argent Reach to launch FieldSafe Cyber Defense. The new managed service provides tailored security infrastructure designed specifically for the unique regulatory and operational requirements of the Farm Credit System.
Ernst & Young LLP is expanding its alliance with SymphonyAI to integrate industrial artificial intelligence into manufacturing and supply chain operations. By moving beyond isolated pilot projects, the collaboration aims to embed AI-native intelligence directly into enterprise workflows to improve predictability and asset performance across global manufacturing sites.
Debbie Dunnam, a veteran executive with tenures at Microsoft, Cisco, and Dropbox, has joined the board of directors at hospitality platform Craftable. Her appointment marks a strategic push to scale the company’s back-office software as it seeks to address tightening margins and operational inefficiencies across the restaurant and hotel sectors.
Canadian drivers and service centers are gaining access to automated vehicle diagnostics as UVeye officially enters the market. The company has deployed its computer vision technology across British Columbia and Ontario, targeting dealerships that need to modernize service lanes and capture repair opportunities previously lost to manual inspection gaps.
