A $20,000 grant from the American Water Charitable Foundation is fueling the River Bend Food Bank’s mission to supply essential meals to children, seniors, and families across Iowa. The funding, part of the 2026 Keep Communities Flowing program, bolsters the food bank’s "All Hands on Deck" initiative against regional hunger.
Only 34% of Americans have a clear strategy for generating income past age 80, according to new research from The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. While nearly half of adults prepare for their early retirement years, planning efforts diminish significantly as life expectancy continues to climb across the United States.
Datasea Intelligent Technology announced that the aggregate value of services delivered through five key AI agent agreements reached approximately $4 million as of October 8. This marks a 264% increase from the $1.1 million reported in mid-September, signaling a shift from initial service onboarding to sustained commercial usage.
The Clearwater-based beverage brand is expanding its sugar-free portfolio with the launch of Shirley Temple, Grape Soda, and Sweet Cream syrups. This move aims to capitalize on the growing DIY dirty soda trend, allowing consumers to replicate classic soda-shop beverages at home without the added sugar or calories.
Out of a competitive field of more than 449,000 beauty and wellness providers across North America, nine professionals received the 2026 Golden Hands Awards. The honorees, recognized for their technical mastery and impact on client experience, were celebrated at a ceremony held during the Innergize summit at the Seattle Aquarium.
Steno has launched an open beta for Litigation Genius, an AI-driven platform designed to integrate directly into the company’s existing firm dashboard. By consolidating transcripts, medical records, and discovery documents into a unified workspace, the tool aims to streamline complex case preparation without forcing lawyers to toggle between multiple software interfaces.
McKinney-based managed service provider Netrio has unveiled a suite of eight cybersecurity offerings designed to provide mid-market enterprises with enterprise-grade protection. By combining AI-driven monitoring with human expertise, the firm aims to address talent shortages and fragmented security tools that often leave smaller organizations vulnerable to digital threats.
A mere 3.8 out of 10 is how Denver locals rate Waymo’s commitment to public safety, according to a recent survey by Olson Personal Injury Lawyers. Despite the autonomous service launching in the city this September, residents are prioritizing accountability and transparent accident reporting over the novelty of self-driving transit.
Following a September agreement with the Venezuelan Ministry of Hydrocarbons and PdVSA, Houston-based Primavera is mobilizing to assume control of domestic oil fields. To spearhead this transition, the firm has recruited a high-profile team of industry veterans, many of whom possess deep-rooted experience within the country's complex energy sector.
A spring-loaded mechanism inspired by ballpoint pens defines the new HOZO Hobby Knife, which debuted on Kickstarter this week. Targeting hobbyists and makers, the tool pairs an aluminum hexagonal handle with a portable case that unfolds into a dedicated workspace, aiming to replace traditional twist-lock blade systems.
EIT Pharma will unveil new clinical data on lonafarnib, an experimental oral treatment for chronic hepatitis delta, at the 5th Delta Cure International Meeting in Milan on October 15-16. The presentations center on findings from the phase 3 D-LIVR trial, which evaluated the drug’s impact on liver health and viral suppression.
A new coalition convened by DataSpring has unveiled a unified standard for measuring provider directory accuracy, aiming to resolve chronic inconsistencies that hinder patient access. By aligning health plans, the American Medical Association, and the NCQA, the group seeks to replace fragmented data practices with a single, industry-wide measurement framework.
At the 3DNext 2026 conference in Miami Beach, SprintRay unveiled a suite of new hardware and software aimed at consolidating the dental workflow. By introducing its own intraoral scanner and a compact production series, the company is moving to eliminate the reliance on third-party integrations that currently fragment clinical practices.
Hong Kong-based NFT Limited has released RWAIX, a technical protocol designed to create a shared, verifiable record for digital transactions. By moving away from platform-centric oversight, the company aims to allow AI agents and autonomous systems to confirm agreements and delivery status without relying on a single intermediary.
George "Chip" Nierlich, the former Acting Director of Litigation at the U.S. Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division, has joined Debevoise & Plimpton as a partner in Washington, D.C. His arrival bolsters the firm’s bench as federal regulators intensify their scrutiny of high-stakes corporate mergers and conduct within the technology sector.
With over 25 years of experience in middle-market banking, D. Brent Gore has been appointed as the new Market Executive and President of First National Bank’s Raleigh-Durham region. His arrival marks a strategic push by the Pittsburgh-based firm to deepen its commercial footprint across North Carolina’s high-growth markets.
A former shopping mall site in Atlanta is shedding its suburban past as RangeWater Real Estate and Nippon Steel Kowa Real Estate begin construction on Ellory House. The project, a 274-unit apartment community featuring 39,000 square feet of retail, anchors the ongoing transformation of the 73-acre North DeKalb Mall property.
Land id founder Steve Roberson is hitting the stage at two major industry conferences this October, bringing his company’s latest AI-driven mapping technology to Orlando and Fort Worth. He aims to show how automated data analysis and in-vehicle navigation are reshaping the way brokers evaluate and market rural real estate.
Starting October 19, the candy brand Sour Patch Kids is rebranding Halloween as "mischief season." The campaign, dubbed the 13 Days of Mischief, invites fans to participate in digital pranks and "sour-fying" challenges, while introducing a series of limited-edition treats and a collaborative menu item with Wingstop.
Mid-sized banks and credit unions will soon gain the ability to issue branded credit cards with integrated, automated installment features. Splitit’s new white-label World Mastercard, slated for an early 2027 rollout, aims to help smaller financial institutions compete for everyday consumer spending by combining debit-like simplicity with flexible pay-over-time options.
A 43 percent single-day stock collapse has triggered a securities class action lawsuit against Coastal Financial Corporation. Filed by Hagens Berman, the litigation targets alleged misrepresentations regarding the company’s risk management and credit quality within its core Banking-as-a-Service segment during a period of rapid expansion.
Investors who purchased AEVEX Corp. Class A common stock between April 17 and June 4, 2026, are being urged to contact legal counsel following a class action lawsuit. The litigation alleges that the military technology contractor misled shareholders regarding its adherence to a 180-day lock-up period following its initial public offering.
A 25 percent single-day stock plunge has triggered a securities class action against Endava plc. The lawsuit, filed by Hagens Berman, targets the company’s disclosures regarding its financial reporting and the sudden administrative leave of its Chief Financial Officer, Mark Thurston, amid mounting accounting concerns.
Nearly half of American women feel unprepared for the transition into menopause, even as 44% report a more positive outlook on life once they navigate the change. To bridge this gap, the National Menopause Foundation is launching a campaign, inviting the country to pause for one minute on October 18.
With the national average cost of a single tow exceeding $79, CarParts.com is betting that a new two-tier loyalty program will entice drivers to consolidate their repair spending. The initiative, CarParts+ Rewards, marks the company's first foray into a points-based system designed to incentivize long-term customer retention.
Ninety-three percent of Americans acknowledge that handwashing is vital for their health, yet a significant disconnect remains between belief and practice. As Global Handwashing Day approaches on October 15, new data suggests that shortcuts and environmental factors frequently derail even the best intentions for maintaining proper hygiene in public spaces.
More than 3,000 healthcare professionals will convene at Pittsburgh's David L. Lawrence Convention Center from March 17 to 20, 2027, for the Annual Assembly of Hospice and Palliative Care. The event serves as the primary educational summit for the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine and the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association.
A new commercial agreement between Seeq and Applied Computing marries physics-based foundation models with industrial analytics to sharpen operational decision-making. By integrating Orbital’s diagnostic capabilities with Seeq’s intelligence platform, the collaboration aims to streamline anomaly detection and root cause analysis across complex energy environments like LNG and petrochemical facilities.
By consolidating four independent microwave channels into a single all-outdoor unit, the new WTM 4400 radio from Austin-based Aviat Networks aims to redefine capacity standards. The device allows operators to boost throughput up to 5 Gbit/s while eliminating the need for bulky indoor equipment and complex external hardware.
A New York adult probation and parole agency has awarded SuperCom a direct contract for its GPS tracking technology, marking the company’s seventh such win in the state since mid-2024. The agreement triggers a full displacement of the agency's current monitoring provider and begins rollout this November.
