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With over $20 million in guarantees on the line, Americas Cardroom is set to host its largest tournament day in company history on August 16. The Super Stacked Sunday event features a massive slate of high-stakes play, headlined by record-breaking Mystery Bounty Venom flights and the launch of the Run Up Series Main Events.
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Ten years after launching its Colorado-based beauty and medical spa concept, Glosshouz is moving into national franchising. The company announced its first partner, financial consultant Nora Alkayali, who will open a new facility at 357 S Bannock St. in Denver later this year, signaling the brand's pivot toward rapid expansion.
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Palo Alto-based Bitovation Corp has launched the Ovato digital currency, a blockchain-based rewards ecosystem designed to bridge the gap between local merchants and modern consumer incentives. The platform aims to move beyond traditional loyalty points by offering shoppers a store of value that compounds through social promotion and active participation.
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Atossa Therapeutics is pushing its lead candidate, (Z)-endoxifen, into new clinical territory, targeting rare pediatric conditions like Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and McCune-Albright Syndrome alongside its ongoing breast cancer research, even as the company manages an $8.7 million quarterly operating burn.
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The 17th Annual BronzeLens Film Festival anchors itself in Atlanta this August, spanning two weekends of screenings and industry dialogue. Opening with the Horne Brothers’ documentary Love Patrick: Nothing is Impossible, the event highlights a diverse slate of 150 films from over a dozen countries, all centered on creators of color.
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SPS Companies, the Kansas-based steel distributor, has acquired Birmingham-headquartered Jemison Metals. The deal unites two major players in the North American steel market, with Jemison ranking 35th and SPS 16th on the 2025 Metal Center News Top 50 list, marking a significant consolidation of flat-rolled steel supply chains.
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The U.S. Air Force has secured an $8.22 million contract with Torrance-based Intellisense Systems to engineer next-generation goggles designed to shield flight crews from the blinding glare and retinal damage caused by nuclear detonations, replacing the aging EEU-2A/P systems currently in service across the military.
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A strategic partnership between Keys Inc. and the forthcoming Levels Dealer OS seeks to eliminate manual coordination in automotive key replacement by automating the connection between vehicle identification, parts procurement, and professional locksmith dispatch.
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Found Industries opened its new headquarters and Metals Process Development Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts, this week, marking a shift from laboratory research to industrial-scale production. The facility aims to secure domestic supply chains for critical minerals, specifically targeting gallium extraction from existing industrial waste streams.
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A private, off-market deal for the Mont Blanc estate in Seagrove Beach has fetched $24 million, setting a historic price ceiling for the region. The transaction for the 146 Montgomery Street property marks the highest sale ever recorded for a single-family home without an HOA along the Emerald Coast.
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On August 15, the Delran-based dispensary Castaway Cannabis will transform its grounds into a seaside-themed community hub. Running from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., the inaugural Beach Party aims to shift the focus from retail sales toward local partnerships, featuring live entertainment, educational booths, and collaborations with prominent cannabis brands.
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After serving more than 10,000 women and girls since its 2014 inception, the Philadelphia-area nonprofit I Choose To Win will officially close its doors on September 30, 2026. The board of directors reached a unanimous decision to sunset the organization following a period of reflection on its legacy and stewardship.
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Philadelphia-based interactive video platform HOVR is partnering with hospitality management system Cloudbeds to replace static website content with immersive storytelling. The integration aims to boost direct booking conversions by allowing hoteliers to embed interactive video, destination highlights, and user-generated content directly into the guest purchasing journey.
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After leading Newmark Group through nearly 50 years of expansion, Barry Gosin will step down as Chief Executive Officer on December 31, 2026. While relinquishing day-to-day operational control, Gosin is set to transition into the role of Chairman of Newmark & Co. Real Estate to guide the company's future leadership.
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Creators can now access Seedance 2.5 on the OiiOii platform without waitlists or invite codes. ByteDance’s latest video generation model arrives with a suite of new tools, including 30-second continuous runtimes and native audio synchronization, aimed at simplifying complex animation workflows for users starting at $0.06 per second.
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A 156-qubit Heron superconducting processor from IBM has powered a new hybrid computational chemistry workflow, demonstrating how quantum hardware can integrate with GPU-accelerated classical methods. Palo Alto-based software firm QC Ware utilized this setup to calculate the electrostatic interaction energy of nitric oxide reductase, a complex metalloenzyme.
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Following President Trump’s Section 232 proclamation on solar imports, TOYO Co., Ltd. has pledged to accelerate its domestic manufacturing footprint. The company, which currently operates a 2GW module plant in Houston, aims to align its long-term supply chain strategy with the administration's push for American energy independence.
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With vacancy rates hovering at 12.5% and roughly 21,000 new units sitting empty across Houston, the local rental market is facing a paradoxical crisis: record supply is not translating into easier access for residents, as strict screening criteria continue to block applicants who can technically afford their monthly rent.
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Fargo’s rental market is facing a widening vacancy gap, with premium properties hitting 9.3% as supply outpaces demand. To combat this, the lease guarantor platform Cosign has officially launched in the city, offering property managers a way to approve qualified applicants who struggle with traditional credit score requirements.
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After leading Newmark Group through nearly 50 years of expansion, CEO Barry Gosin will step down from his daily operational role on December 31, 2026. Gosin, who has steered the firm since 1979, will remain as Chairman of the company's operating subsidiary to oversee the transition until at least 2029.
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Shareholders of AMETEK, Inc. will receive a dividend payment of $0.34 per share for the third quarter of 2026. The Berwyn-based industrial technology firm confirmed the distribution schedule as it maintains its long-standing position on the New York Stock Exchange, where it has traded for more than nine decades.
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Glass Lewis & Co. has advised LivePerson stockholders to vote in favor of the company’s proposed acquisition by SoundHound AI. The recommendation from the influential proxy advisory firm marks a pivotal development ahead of the upcoming August 20, 2026, special meeting, providing a significant boost to the board's consolidation strategy.
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As millions of students return to classrooms, North America’s largest transportation provider, First Student, is deploying a suite of AI-powered safety upgrades across its 48,000-vehicle fleet. The company reports significant drops in distracted driving and rolling stops, aiming to bolster reliability for school districts nationwide heading into the 2026-27 term.
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Mammoth Energy Services posted a 110% revenue jump in the second quarter of 2026, reaching $26.1 million as the company expanded its aviation footprint and infrastructure capabilities. Following these results, management raised its full-year guidance for the second time this year, signaling confidence in its diversified operational turnaround.
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Facing persistent staffing shortages and rising patient acuity, Noblesville-based Collette Health is joining forces with VirtuAlly to integrate experienced virtual nursing teams into hospital workflows. The partnership pairs Collette’s KLAS-winning virtual care platform with VirtuAlly’s clinical staff to handle admissions, discharges, and documentation remotely.
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Blending the aesthetics of a casual skate shoe with the rigors of military-grade gear, the T-KOOL 2.0 arrives as the latest iteration of OTB Boots' low-profile footwear. The company aims to bridge the gap between urban wear and high-stakes field operations for operators who prioritize discretion and agility.
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By integrating Google Gemini, Insta360 has transformed its palm-sized GO Ultra camera from a simple recording device into an interactive travel companion. Users can now trigger a voice assistant to translate foreign languages in real time, identify landmarks through photo analysis, and receive instant answers to local inquiries.
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With FBI and EPA officials warning of mounting cyber threats against U.S. water infrastructure, Austin-based Invicti is providing three months of complimentary access to its application security platform. The initiative aims to help operators secure internet-facing assets and APIs often overlooked by traditional perimeter-based defense strategies.
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Omaha’s rental market is grappling with a supply glut that has pushed vacancy rates to 9.1 percent, well above the historical five-year average of 6.7 percent. In response, lease guarantor platform Cosign has launched in the city, offering property owners a way to fill units by widening their pool of eligible tenants.
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With vacancy rates climbing to 11.8% and annual rents rising 2.6% in Montgomery, property managers face a widening gap between available units and qualified applicants. The platform Cosign has launched in Alabama’s capital to act as a third-party guarantor, helping prospective residents bypass traditional credit score hurdles to secure housing.
