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Libraries can now purchase ready-to-circulate kits that pair Tonies audio figurines with corresponding print books. The new offering from Follett Content aims to bolster early literacy by merging interactive audio storytelling with physical reading materials, sparing librarians the time-consuming process of manual assembly and cataloging.
When you encounter a viral map detailing America’s burger density or local coffee shop saturation, it likely originated in a Newton, Massachusetts office. Caliper has now launched Maptitude 2026, an updated iteration of its business intelligence software that introduces a plain-language AI assistant and a redesigned engine to accelerate rendering speeds.
With a fresh $250 million Series D infusion, Peregrine Technologies has reached a $6.8 billion valuation. The San Francisco-based firm, which specializes in unifying fragmented government and enterprise data, is leveraging the capital to accelerate its international expansion and broaden its footprint in the public safety sector.
The dealership formerly known as Sterling McCall Hyundai has transitioned to the Group 1 Hyundai Southwest Houston banner, marking another milestone in the retailer's nationwide effort to unify its brand identity across its extensive U.S. network of 250 locations.
Commercial insurers are facing a stark reality: while artificial intelligence evolves at a blistering pace, core system modernization projects often drag on for years. Chicago-based Convr is betting on this friction, launching an underwriting workbench designed to bridge the gap between legacy infrastructure and modern AI decisioning tools.
Viewers often tune out when the same commercial repeats ad nauseam, but a new collaboration between Omnicom Media and Disney Advertising aims to replace repetitive loops with sequential storytelling. By leveraging identity data and dynamic creative delivery, the partnership seeks to guide audiences through brand narratives without triggering viewer frustration.
A 1991 canvas by David Hockney, The Only One with Waves, anchors Phillips’ upcoming Modern & Contemporary Art sale in London this June. Estimated at £1.8 million to £2.5 million, the painting captures the artist’s shift from the static swimming pools of his youth to the dynamic, rhythmic movement of the Pacific.
Securing the highest possible scores in 22 out of 31 evaluated criteria, RainFocus has been designated a Leader in The Forrester Wave: Virtual Event Management Platforms, Q2 2026. The report highlights the company's ability to unify complex attendee data into actionable insights across virtual, hybrid, and in-person event formats.
Soccer fans and travelers flying United Airlines this summer will gain access to live, real-time television directly on seatback screens. Through a partnership with DIRECTV, the carrier is utilizing its Starlink inflight Wi-Fi to stream live sports, news, and entertainment across 150 equipped aircraft through July 20.
As the Folger Shakespeare Library approaches its centennial, the Board of Governors has elected Florence Cohen to serve as its new chair. Cohen, a veteran public relations leader and long-time board member, will oversee a critical year of strategic planning alongside Director Dr. Farah Karim-Cooper starting this June.
Shoppers who purchase a unit of On Your Toes foot deodorant through the brand’s website can now claim a free sample by entering the code "Sample" at checkout. This limited-time promotion invites both new and existing customers to test the company’s signature odor-fighting powder while supplies last.
A pink rabbit known for its spectacular failures and teary-eyed persistence is crossing the Pacific. Opanchu Usagi, the breakout character created by illustrator KAWAISOUNI!, makes its North American debut at Los Angeles’ Anime Expo this July, signaling a major push to bring Japan’s latest pop-culture phenomenon to U.S. audiences.
Greenberg Traurig has recruited Patrick Williams and Freya Dear as shareholders for its London office, marking a significant escalation in the firm’s U.K. growth strategy. The appointments follow the firm’s recent recognition as Real Estate Team of the Year at The Lawyer Awards, solidifying its position in the competitive capital market.
The National Police Association has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in Moore & Kurtz v. Romero, a case challenging the denial of qualified immunity for two officers who used lethal force against a suspect. The filing argues that current judicial standards force officers to gamble with their lives during armed confrontations.
Families in San Diego struggling with food allergies now have a new option for specialized care, as Latitude Food Allergy Care opens its fifth Southern California location in Poway. Led by veteran allergist Dr. Susan Laubach, the clinic aims to bypass the typical year-long wait times for advanced treatment.
Great American Media has appointed veteran communications strategist and ministry leader Jennifer Nickerson as Vice President of Ministry & Community Engagement. Tasked with bridging the gap between the network and faith-based organizations, Nickerson will oversee national outreach initiatives to bolster the company’s mission of producing values-driven, family-friendly entertainment.
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company is pivoting its advertising strategy with a new series of comprehensive campaigns tailored to Hispanic consumers. Developed alongside Lopez Negrete Communications, the initiative spans the Scotts, Ortho, and Miracle-Gro brands, aiming to capture a demographic that increasingly views home and garden care as a core expression of identity.
Eighty-seven percent of U.S. employees at Bell Techlogix rank the organization as a premier place to work, a figure that significantly outpaces the 57% average reported by typical U.S. firms. This benchmark, verified by the Great Place To Work organization, marks the fourth straight year the company has earned this designation.
After a fifteen-year tenure managing international development initiatives for USAID, Nathaniel Scott has been appointed Executive Director of the Sunwest Bank Charitable Foundation. He will now shift his focus from global humanitarian projects to steering the foundation’s domestic and international strategic vision, including the expansion of Hovde Homes.
The open-source Envoy AI Gateway has reached its v1.0 milestone, signaling a shift toward production-grade stability for generative AI infrastructure. Developed through a collaborative effort between Tetrate, Bloomberg, and Nutanix, the platform provides a standardized, vendor-neutral layer for managing AI inference traffic at enterprise scale.
After more than two decades shaping the regulatory landscape of the American power grid, Craig Glazer will step down as PJM Interconnection’s Vice President of Federal Government Policy in December 2026. His departure marks the end of a tenure defined by landmark legislative shifts and significant market expansion.
At the Spoga+Gafa trade fair in Cologne, RoboUP is presenting its latest suite of autonomous mowers designed to handle diverse landscapes. From compact urban patches to expansive, rugged terrain, the brand is positioning its specialized robotic lineup as a solution for homeowners seeking to automate garden maintenance.
Residents across Central Pennsylvania now have access to a new clinical resource as Kora Behavioral Health began accepting admissions for substance use and mental health treatment on June 5. The facility aims to bridge local gaps in care by providing specialized outpatient programming directly within Lancaster County.
At the Confidential Computing Summit in San Francisco, OPAQUE unveiled OPAQUE 3.0, a platform designed to replace implicit trust in AI agents with cryptographic proof. By integrating hardware-backed governance and verifiable identity, the company allows enterprises to demonstrate exactly what their AI agents do, where they run, and which policies they follow.
George Roberts, a venture partner at OpenView and former executive vice president of North American sales at Oracle, has joined the board of directors at JumpCloud. His appointment comes as the company pivots toward scaling its new Agentic Identity and Access Management solutions within a competitive IT landscape.
On his 28th birthday, Brian Carstens walked into an operating room not to celebrate, but to undergo surgery. As his infant son Benjamin fought for his life against a rare metabolic disorder, Carstens provided the portion of his own liver required to save the seven-month-old from a fatal condition.
A defining piece from David Hockney’s Malibu era, The Only One with Waves, serves as the centerpiece for the Phillips Modern & Contemporary Art auction in London on June 26. Estimated at £1.8 million to £2.5 million, the 1991 canvas tracks the artist’s shift from static pools to the fluid dynamism of the ocean.
Qasim Akhtar, the founder and CEO of AWS Premier Consulting Partner Cloudelligent, has been selected for the 2026 CRN Next-Gen Solution Provider Leaders list. The annual recognition highlights rising executives under 40 who demonstrate exceptional leadership and innovation within the technology integration and IT consulting sectors.
While over 90% of companies have integrated artificial intelligence into their talent acquisition processes, fewer than 5% report achieving transformational results. A new report by ManpowerGroup Talent Solutions and Everest Group reveals that most organizations are merely automating legacy workflows rather than fundamentally redesigning how they identify top talent.
Healthcare marketers can now track exactly which ad creatives resonate with individual physicians, bridging a long-standing gap between ad server data and provider-level engagement. PulsePoint’s new Ad Server Creative ID Reporting tool automates this attribution, allowing brands to tailor messaging at the NPI level without manual trafficking hurdles.