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More than 80% of patients across 250 North American Dental Group locations now utilize self-service check-in, a shift that has doubled the speed of prior-balance collections. One year into the partnership with CERTIFY Health, the dental organization has reclaimed approximately 60 hours of administrative capacity per practice each week.
With over $500,000 raised from 755 backers, the DESLOC V150 Plus has become the most successful smart lock project on Kickstarter since 2023. The device, which features a self-charging solar panel, reached its initial funding goal in just one hour, signaling a shift in consumer demand toward low-maintenance home security.
For the 200,000 tradespeople relying on Housecall Pro, securing liability coverage just became as routine as dispatching a technician. By embedding the Coverdash insurance suite directly into the field service management software, the partnership removes the administrative friction of managing business policies through separate, disconnected vendors.
The International Society of Automation has unveiled its 2026 Celebrating Excellence honorees, a group of professionals and sections recognized for advancing the automation field. These individuals and organizations will be formally honored during the upcoming ISA Automation Summit & Expo held in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, this September.
For the first time in history, the Rawlings Gold Glove Award will recognize defensive excellence within the Athletes Unlimited Softball League. Rawlings, which established the prestigious honor in 1957 for Major League Baseball, selected three finalists for the inaugural professional softball trophy following a rigorous evaluation of the 2026 season.
Even the most advanced frontier AI models currently fail to complete half of the tasks required by enterprise IT service teams. A new open-source benchmark, ITSMBench, reveals that top-tier models from OpenAI, Anthropic, and xAI often struggle with the complex, multi-layered workflows inherent in corporate environments.
More than 190 warehouse workers at IKEA’s Joliet distribution center have walked off the job, launching a strike to demand a first contract that secures higher pay and protections against job-displacing automation. The labor action follows months of stalled negotiations between the furniture giant and Teamsters Local 179.
A Fort Lauderdale inventor has developed a retractable and adjustable car cover designed to shield vehicles from environmental damage. The device aims to solve the storage issues associated with bulky traditional covers, offering a portable solution that collapses easily to fit within a standard vehicle trunk for transport.
Washington-based Corsha has secured a spot on the inaugural All-World Defense 300, a new global index that ranks private defense firms based strictly on verified government contract obligations rather than venture capital fundraising. The ranking highlights companies actively providing fielded, outcome-based capabilities to allied national security infrastructures.
San Francisco, August 12, 2026 — The Globee Awards is expanding its influence beyond prestige rankings with the launch of THE GLOBEE Achievement. This new digital publication aims to move past simple accolades by profiling the people, strategies, and lessons behind the workplace victories that define today’s global business landscape.
The Women's Foodservice Forum is moving to democratize executive-level management training by partnering with consultancy Culture Partners to provide its 8,000 members with a proven accountability framework, shifting the focus from top-tier corporate strategy to daily behavioral habits that drive measurable business results across the foodservice industry.
When healthcare teams are stretched thin and families are overwhelmed, we believe technology should step in, quietly, to listen, support and help everyone move forward together toward healing and home, says CEO Kelly Benning as the 1842 Fund unveils its latest venture, Suvi Health.
Two inventors from Arlington, Texas, have developed the Pro Door Shield, a protective cover designed to safeguard interior doors from dust, paint, and debris during construction. The product aims to replace the time-consuming process of taping plastic sheeting to door frames while providing a more durable barrier for contractors and homeowners.
The GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index recorded a cooling of industrial pressure in July as manufacturers curtailed precautionary stockpiling and transportation costs dipped. However, the data reveals a fragile equilibrium, with persistent material shortages and rising production backlogs leaving global networks exposed to the latest escalation in the Middle East.
After four years of shaping menu strategy, Rick Petralia has been promoted to Executive Chef and Vice President of Training & Innovation at Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers. The appointment signals a strategic shift toward integrating culinary development more closely with operational training across the company's 580-plus locations.
Blessey Marine Services is moving to modernize its financial workflow by integrating OpenTug’s BargeOS Invoice Intelligence into its inland shipping operations. The move aims to replace manual reconciliation with automated, AI-driven processes, effectively linking voyage data directly to customer billing to accelerate turnaround times for the company’s 82-tug fleet.
To bridge the gap between complex industrial data and practical automation, E Tech Group has appointed Akshatha Shetty as Director of AI Solutions. Based in West Chester, Ohio, Shetty will spearhead the firm’s strategy to integrate machine learning into manufacturing environments, moving beyond isolated pilots toward scalable, production-ready systems.
Fifty-two percent of small business owners now prioritize using their professional success to secure generational wealth, according to a new report from The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. The publication examines how emerging financial instruments, including Trump Accounts, can be integrated into long-term strategies for families and employees.
Wayne Mathisen, co-founder of the Kansas City-based truck manufacturer Orange EV, has endowed a new scholarship at Kansas City Kansas Community College. The initiative aims to support the company’s workforce by funding educational advancement for employees seeking degree or certificate programs at the local institution.
Boat shoppers can now bypass traditional search engines and browse the Boat Trader marketplace directly through conversational AI. By embedding its inventory into ChatGPT, the Miami-based Boats Group aims to capture consumers at the earliest stage of their research, offering personalized recommendations based on specific lifestyle and budget requirements.
For the eighth time since 2017, Columbia-based Veterans United Home Loans has secured a spot on the PEOPLE Companies that Care list. This year, the national lender claimed the No. 8 position, marking its fourth time in the top ten and solidifying its standing as a leader in workplace culture.
A 31% shortfall in second-quarter earnings and a sharp reduction in full-year guidance have triggered a securities investigation into Limbach Holdings. Law firm Levi & Korsinsky is now examining whether the company provided investors with misleading information regarding project timing and margin pressures before its August 4 disclosure.
Investors in Futu Holdings Limited have until August 25, 2026, to join a class action lawsuit following a sharp decline in share value. The litigation centers on claims that the firm misled shareholders regarding its compliance with mainland Chinese regulations for cross-border securities operations.
Investors who purchased First Solar, Inc. securities between February 26, 2025, and February 24, 2026, have until August 24, 2026, to seek lead plaintiff status in a class action lawsuit. The litigation targets the company for allegedly misleading shareholders about its tariff resilience and operational health.
Investors who purchased Microvast Holdings, Inc. securities between April 1, 2025, and March 16, 2026, have until September 21, 2026, to seek lead plaintiff status. The class action litigation follows a string of financial disclosures that saw the company’s share price decline significantly after missing revenue and margin targets.
Former PROCEPT BioRobotics Chief Commercial Officer Hisham Shiblaq has been named as a defendant in a pending securities class action. The lawsuit alleges that investors suffered losses exceeding 75% of share value following claims that the company misrepresented procedure demand and inventory levels throughout the recent Class Period.
A web-slinging finish now adorns the latest BMW iX3 Flow, a concept vehicle featuring E Ink Prism technology. Currently on display at BMW Welt in Munich through September 2026, the car marks the fifth collaborative milestone between the automaker and the display developer, turning automotive exteriors into programmable storytelling canvases.
AdaptHealth Corp. shares plummeted by 26% after the company reported second-quarter 2026 financial results that fell sharply short of Wall Street expectations. The firm posted $740.3 million in revenue against a consensus estimate of nearly $849 million, prompting an immediate investigation into potential securities law violations by Levi & Korsinsky.
A federal securities class action now targets Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc., following a 98% dividend cut and the forced liquidation of $82.5 million in pledged shares. Investors who purchased CCOI stock between February 29, 2024, and May 1, 2026, are being urged to evaluate potential claims before the September 21 court deadline.
Fifty individually numbered vehicles mark the arrival of Vanderhall’s newest electric autocycle. Unveiled during Pebble Beach Automotive Week, the Santarosa Launch Edition serves as a premium introduction to the brand's next generation of electric mobility, blending high-end craftsmanship with a distinctively aggressive design approach for early adopters.