Two brands centered on digital-first engagement are converging in New York City this summer. Luckin Coffee is partnering with the language-learning platform Duolingo to launch a series of limited-edition beverages and merchandise, marking the coffee chain's first major collaborative effort since entering the U.S. market last year.
A single five-week treatment protocol using the Collagen P.I.N. microneedling device and a 12% TCA Reveal Peel secured the $1,000 grand prize for Wyandotte-based medical esthetician Jeanette Marie. Her submission outperformed a nationwide field of entrants in a competition tracking clinical efficacy in aesthetic skin rejuvenation.
A decade of advocacy reaches a crescendo on September 23, 2026, as FCancer hosts its 100th event at the Academy Nightclub in West Hollywood. The organization, which prioritizes early detection and prevention, will feature headliners Dillon Francis, Diplo, and DJ Pauly D to celebrate a movement built on community support.
Michigan State University and the University of Arkansas will face off at Little Caesars Arena on Thanksgiving Day, headlining the 2026 CareSource Invitational. The matchup aims to spotlight adolescent mental health under the banner "It's OK to not be OK," bringing two iconic programs to the Detroit court.
The grass at the Wappinger soccer pitch, where U.S. Men's National Team star Tyler Adams once cut his teeth, has been entirely reclaimed. On July 22, the midfielder joined Scotts to officially reopen his namesake field, a project aimed at revitalizing local youth sports infrastructure through the company’s Keep It Real initiative.
After five decades of driving minority business development, the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council has rebranded as the 360 Business Council. The move, executed by agency LUDWIG+, aims to consolidate a sprawling portfolio of economic initiatives under a single identity while maintaining the organization's long-standing institutional credibility.
Sally Beauty is taking its COLORfest campaign directly to college quads this August, partnering with Her Campus Media to reach Gen Z students. Following a successful spring pop-up in Los Angeles, the retail chain plans a five-stop campus tour across Florida, Alabama, and Texas to promote DIY beauty.
Seventy-nine miles of grueling mountain terrain will serve as the engine for a new $79 million research initiative. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Vonda Wright and the Buck Institute for Research on Aging are launching the Move the Mountain campaign to establish a foundation dedicated to mapping the biological mysteries of women’s longevity.
Nashville-based Revance is broadening its PanOxyl skincare line, moving into the high-growth sulfur market while reinforcing its position in benzoyl peroxide treatments. The launch of the Pore Refining Acne Mask and Acne Clearing Spot Treatment signals a shift toward specialized, dermatologist-backed solutions for diverse acne-prone skin needs.
With a strategic eye on Taiwan’s robust clinical research landscape, Houston-based IntelliGenome has named Yu Shing Bio-Tech the exclusive distributor for its CRISPR-TB blood diagnostic platform. The agreement focuses on navigating local regulatory hurdles while integrating the gene-editing-based test into the country's existing tuberculosis control framework.
Duane Maas spent decades working in the shadows of the spirits industry, shaping the standards for brands like Seagram's and Chartreuse. Now, his son Tom and grandson Nick are honoring that legacy with the launch of Stillman's Sonder, a new 10-year whiskey collection distilled in Indiana and perfected in Wisconsin.
Legal professionals can now leverage agentic AI to navigate more than 2.5 billion state trial court records, as Trellis launches new connectors for ChatGPT and Claude alongside its native Trellis Chat platform, shifting the focus from simple text generation to complex, multi-step litigation research.
While Georgia recently enacted Senate Bill 403 to automate the return of small-balance funds, approximately $3.3 billion remains sitting in state coffers. Despite the legislative effort to simplify the recovery process, thousands of residents have yet to claim significant financial assets ranging from uncashed checks to dormant accounts.
For the seventh year running, Verona-based systems integrator ACS has been named a Best Place to Work by the Best Companies Group, a recognition arriving shortly after the firm secured the 2025 Gold Safety Award from the Construction Association of Michigan for maintaining a zero-injury workplace throughout the year.
A 46% year-to-date jump in direct mail revenue has propelled Clearwater-based PostcardMania to a 16% revenue increase in the second quarter of 2026. As digital advertising fatigue sets in among consumers, the company’s data suggests that physical mail is reclaiming its role as a primary driver for small business customer acquisition.
Per Scholas has appointed veteran executive Lowell Robinson and EY Principal Fredric Cibelli to its Board of Directors, aiming to bolster the organization's governance as it targets training 25,000 professionals annually by 2030. The new members bring expertise in financial oversight, AI, and large-scale digital transformation.
More than 25% of U.S. internet households now utilize gigabit speeds, signaling a shift in the mature broadband market. As connectivity reaches saturation, providers are increasingly turning to skinny bundles, AI-driven support, and managed Wi-Fi services to differentiate their offerings and improve long-term customer retention strategies.
With a database of 350 million video records, the vision-AI startup PetPeotalk has been acquired by LIMPID Corp. to bolster its Kinfora platform. The deal brings PetPeotalk founder Ryan Kwon into the LIMPID executive suite as CTO, aiming to transform routine pet monitoring into a proactive, clinical-grade digital health system.
With roughly 1 in 8 Americans now utilizing GLP-1 medications, the surge in users creates a significant digestive strain that often goes unaddressed. To help bridge this nutritional divide, Austin-based Mía Wellness Corp. has partnered with Truemed, allowing customers to purchase its signature gut-health shake using pre-tax health savings dollars.
As the U.S. mental health provider shortage deepens, Lavender Psychiatry has reached a significant operational threshold with 300,000 completed appointments across 40 states. The milestone arrives alongside the induction of co-founder Dr. Pritma Dhillon-Chattha as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing, validating a model built entirely on clinician ownership.
With over 300 million fans now connected to its infrastructure, Miami startup Link.Me has emerged as the quiet victor of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. By serving as the centralized social hub for tournament updates and ticketing, the platform proved that dynamic commerce engines can outperform static link-in-bio directories.
A joint study between AI-native platform Predoc and Brooklyn-based JVS Health has slashed medical record retrieval times from 13 days to just two. This rapid documentation turnaround has proven critical for enrolling patients in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ GUIDE dementia care model, achieving a 99 percent acceptance rate.
Between 1999 and 2026, 307 Florida fire service personnel died by suicide, according to a comprehensive analysis from UCF RESTORES. By linking state health records with licensure data, the report provides a granular look at these losses, identifying long-term risk factors that span careers and extend well into retirement.
A new peer-reviewed study from Arizona State University and the University of Cincinnati highlights the mechanics behind the National Parent & Youth Helpline’s efficacy. By analyzing the service as an integrated ecosystem, researchers identified how specific conversational practices and institutional support structures foster meaningful human connections.
S&P Global has reached a definitive agreement to acquire datacenterHawk, a specialized market intelligence platform for global data center infrastructure. The deal, involving a carve-out from the Simplify Compliance portfolio, marks a significant exit for Leeds Equity Partners, which oversaw a sixfold increase in the company's annual recurring revenue since 2022.
A research team at Hanyang University has identified a chemical vulnerability in cobalt-free, high-nickel batteries that accelerates capacity loss. By analyzing how precursor materials react to air during storage, scientists discovered that surface oxidation triggers structural degradation, potentially halving the operational life of next-generation electric vehicle power cells.
When homeowners face renovation regret, the culprit is rarely bad luck or incompetent contractors, but a lack of preparation. April Bettinger, founder of the Bellevue-based firm Nip Tuck Remodeling, addresses this information gap in her new book, which debuted this week as a top Amazon release in the home improvement category.
For the first time in the 45-year history of the Hemingway Look-Alike Contest, the winner does not sport the iconic white beard of the author’s later years. Chris Dutton, a 39-year-old attorney from Tampa, captured the title at Sloppy Joe’s Bar by channeling the dark-haired, mustachioed Hemingway of the 1930s.
Ch@mobile, the wireless platform leveraging T-Mobile’s 5G network, has signed on as the official mobile partner for SPARQ for the 2026 calendar year. This collaboration aims to embed the carrier into the media company’s expanding ecosystem, targeting the creator economy through exclusive fan experiences and co-branded digital content.
Florida-based Evolve Health is shifting its operational model, moving beyond its podiatry roots to incorporate a broader range of medical services. The physician-led organization announced the launch of a nephrology department and a significant expansion of its physical therapy network during the second quarter of 2026.
