Seven in ten Americans trace their DIY skills back to watching a family member handle home repairs during childhood. A new survey from the Duck brand confirms that this resourcefulness remains a bedrock of household culture, with nearly 90% of respondents viewing the ability to repair items as a core family philosophy.
With global biotech IPO markets cooling, Asia is countering the trend through a surge in strategic licensing and venture creation. The upcoming BIO Asia-Taiwan summit, held July 15–19 in Taipei, aims to leverage this momentum by connecting 27 curated startups with international venture capital firms and institutional investors.
Boston-based financial planning team Navien Financial has officially rebranded to Navien & Amaya Consultants. The shift, announced June 24, 2026, highlights the central partnership between John Navien and Adrian Amaya as the firm pivots toward a boutique, family-office model focused on long-term wealth stewardship and generational planning.
Madeline M. Kelley, a litigator with a record of high-stakes defense work, has joined the personal injury and medical malpractice teams at Elk + Elk. Her arrival marks a shift in the firm’s strategy, as she brings inside knowledge of insurance and reinsurance claims to her new role representing Ohio plaintiffs.
By creating controlled microchannels across the skin, microneedling forces the body to initiate a targeted healing response. Racine-based aesthetics expert Becky Potts-Klinzing explains how this mechanical stimulation boosts collagen and elastin production, offering a non-surgical path to smoother skin texture and the reduction of stubborn acne scars.
Youth scouting giant Perfect Game is expanding its media footprint through a new rights agreement with Doubted Athletes. The partnership aims to broadcast marquee amateur baseball matchups monthly, offering college recruiters and professional scouts increased access to top-tier talent across the organization’s sprawling national tournament schedule.
Columbia-based Accounting Seed has launched a direct integration with financial operations platform Ramp, aiming to eliminate manual data entry for card transactions and employee reimbursements. The partnership allows finance teams to sync spend data directly into the general ledger, supporting the company's push toward a zero-day month-end close.
Amid a digital landscape increasingly saturated by automated content, Chicago-based agency Bottle Rocket Media is pushing back with a tactile, stop-motion anniversary campaign. The film serves as both a retrospective of the firm’s fifteen-year history and a deliberate statement on the enduring necessity of human-led creative direction.
With patients suffering from spinocerebellar ataxia facing few viable treatment options, Yokohama-based REPROCELL has officially submitted its application for manufacturing and marketing approval in Japan for Stemchymal. The regenerative medicine product aims to suppress the progression of motor function loss in individuals diagnosed with SCA3 and SCA6.
The Mexico Fund, Inc. recorded a 15.13% total return on its net asset value for the six months ending April 30, 2026. While the closed-end fund trailed its benchmark, the MSCI Mexico Index, which returned 17.69% in the same period, it continues to maintain long-term performance advantages over the index.
At Intersolar Europe 2026 in Munich, BLUETTI unveiled a strategy to consolidate home energy independence through an open-platform approach. By integrating balcony solar arrays with residential storage and smart management software, the company aims to simplify how households capture, store, and consume renewable power across diverse hardware configurations.
More than 11 million Americans provide unpaid care for those living with dementia, dedicating an estimated 19.2 billion hours of labor annually. To acknowledge this profound social contribution, Evive Brands has partnered with Loved01 Cares to distribute gift sets to caregivers throughout June, coinciding with Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month.
To celebrate National Day of Joy on June 24, Jollibee is gifting 800 loyalty points to every rewards member who carries the name "Joy" in their profile. The fast-food chain, recently named a 2026 TIME100 Most Influential Company, is distributing over 5 million points to more than 6,000 eligible customers.
Canaan Inc. leaders have doubled down on their firm’s future, with CEO Nangeng Zhang and CFO Jin “James” Cheng acquiring 1,065,000 American Depositary Shares. The top executives purchased the stock on the open market at an average price of US$0.35, signaling a direct financial commitment to the crypto hardware manufacturer’s long-term strategy.
Irvine-based Kura Sushi USA is turning its conveyor belts into a cosmic stage, launching an interstellar partnership with HoYoverse that brings Honkai: Star Rail characters Sparkle and Aventurine to dining tables nationwide from June 24 through July 31.
North Bethesda-based Rose Financial Solutions has deployed over 100 AI agents across its Easby platform, marking a shift in its thirty-year effort to provide growth-stage companies with enterprise-grade financial infrastructure. The firm aims to reach a specific readiness benchmark for all clients by 2030 through this accelerated automation strategy.
Wharton-based DMI Solutions has unveiled DMI Innova One, a proprietary artificial intelligence platform designed to condense years of market intelligence and trend analysis into minutes. By processing real-time data from over 11,000 brands, the system aims to automate the discovery of emerging ingredients and consumer behaviors for personal care manufacturers.
A 24% reduction in dementia risk has been observed among older adults who received the recombinant zoster vaccine within a year of entering a skilled nursing facility. The findings, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, emerge from an analysis of over 500,000 patient records across the United States.
Nearly half of American shoppers have mistakenly purchased frozen dairy desserts while believing they were buying authentic ice cream. To combat this widespread confusion, the Tillamook County Creamery Association is launching The Real Scoop, a summer campaign aimed at teaching consumers how to identify real ice cream in the freezer aisle.
Skincare brand BYOMA and fitness chain Barry's are joining forces throughout June to celebrate Pride Month across their U.S., Canadian, and UK studios. The collaboration centers on a shared commitment to inclusivity, blending high-intensity interval training with barrier-focused skincare to foster community and self-expression.
Edith Edwards, Chief Analytics Officer at Buzz Health, has earned a spot on Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2026 'Women in Health IT to Know' list. The honor highlights her work in leveraging data to bridge the gap between pharmacy pricing programs and the patients struggling to afford their life-saving medications.
Thousands of injuries and property damage incidents occur annually during the peak summer entertaining season, often stemming from preventable hazards. As homeowners prepare for Fourth of July gatherings and backyard barbecues, Mercury Insurance is urging a proactive approach to mitigate liability risks associated with common outdoor traditions.
To mark the nation's 250th anniversary, Yesway and Allsup's stores are rolling out a seasonal promotion running from July 1 through September 8. The campaign features app-based rewards, fuel discounts, and a sweepstakes offering a 2026 Ford F-150 Lariat and a year of free fuel to grand prize winners.
As internal AI adoption shifts from experimental pilot programs to large-scale enterprise integration, ReadyAI has appointed industry veteran Ashwin Rangan as Executive Advisor and Strategic Brand Ambassador. Starting July 1, 2026, the former global CIO will lead efforts to provide governance and clarity for C-suite leaders navigating complex AI deployments.
With over a dozen U.S. states now mandating strict age verification for online platforms, Glendale-based L8P8, Inc. has debuted Loop8ID Age Shield. The tool aims to satisfy legal requirements by verifying age via device signals from Apple and Google, bypassing the need for government-issued ID uploads or personal data storage.
After two decades navigating the complexities of municipal court administration in Oklahoma and Georgia, Jason James is shifting his focus from the bench to the boardroom. JusticeONE has appointed the former court clerk as its new Product Owner, tasking him with aligning the company’s software roadmap with daily operational realities.
Forbes has named SogoTrade one of the ten best brokerage platforms for 2026, citing the firm's balance of low-cost trading and comprehensive research utilities. The St. Louis-based company continues to emphasize long-term stability and regulatory compliance as primary drivers for its recent growth among global investors.
Honey Play Box has launched the KAI PRO, a male wellness device designed to integrate into the company's digital ecosystem. The hardware marks a shift toward app-controlled intimacy, allowing users to synchronize experiences via Bluetooth and remote connectivity tools, bridging the gap for long-distance relationships through real-time, two-way interaction.
A 4-2 victory in a series of physical tests has reignited the debate over plant-based nutrition in elite athletics. In a challenge hosted by content creator Brandon William, three members of the Vegan Strong PlantBuilt team outperformed their meat-eating counterparts, putting their strength and endurance to the test.
Kenneth W. Ward has stepped into the role of Chief Financial Officer at Venbrook Group, the Los Angeles-based insurance brokerage and risk management firm. His appointment, effective immediately, marks a strategic move to bolster the company’s financial oversight and support its ongoing expansion within the U.S. market.
