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Bally's Black Hawk staff secure historic union victory
A group of 110 employees at Bally’s Black Hawk Casino have voted to join Teamsters Local 455, marking the first successful unionization drive for casino staff in Colorado history. The workers secured representation through a card-check process, signaling a shift in labor relations for the state's gaming industry.
First Solar Investors Face August Deadline in Securities Fraud Lawsuit
Investors who incurred financial losses holding First Solar, Inc. stock between February 2025 and February 2026 now have until August 24, 2026, to apply as lead plaintiffs in a pending class action lawsuit filed by the Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz.
Riverside Inventor Proposes Hands-Free Toilet Seat Mechanism
A Riverside, California, inventor has developed the Auto Lift, a mechanical system designed to raise and lower toilet seats without physical contact. By removing the need for manual handling, the device aims to curb the spread of bacteria and improve hygiene standards in both private residences and high-traffic public facilities.
Mohegan Schedules 2026 Investor Day for November
The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority will hold its 2026 Investor Day on November 12 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, providing stakeholders a window into the company’s strategic trajectory. The session features detailed presentations from the management team, followed by a live question and answer period for both in-person and virtual attendees.
Friends of Science Society calls for Canada to reverse net-zero policies
The Calgary-based Friends of Science Society has formally challenged Canada's Sustainable Finance Taxonomy report, urging the government to abandon net-zero mandates in favor of a strategy they call "REcarbonize Canada." The group argues that current climate science pillars supporting these financial regulations are outdated and economically damaging.
Potomac Bank Taps Carolyn K. Johnson for Digital Strategy Leadership
Carolyn K. Johnson has stepped into the role of Senior Vice President and Director of Digital and Payment Strategy at Potomac Bank, tasked with refining the institution’s approach to customer-facing financial technology. The appointment marks a strategic push to modernize payment systems and digital banking security across the bank’s service footprint.
Ultra Maritime Tests Autonomous Sonar Network for Undersea Defense
During the U.S. Navy’s 2026 Lanternfish exercise, Ultra Maritime successfully integrated active and passive sonar systems to track unmanned underwater vehicles. The demonstration in Braintree, Massachusetts, marked a shift toward persistent, autonomous surveillance architectures capable of securing critical maritime infrastructure and contested waterways from emerging undersea threats.
Ward & Berry Rebrands to Ward & Bradel to Mark Institutional Maturity
Washington-based boutique law firm Ward & Berry has officially rebranded as Ward & Bradel, a shift intended to highlight the firm’s established ownership structure and its decade-long specialization in federal procurement law. The change, effective immediately, formalizes the leadership role Ryan Bradel has held within the practice since 2021.
BODYBAR Pilates Hits 100-Studio Milestone in Fort Worth
Returning to the Texas market where its journey began, reformer-based fitness chain BODYBAR Pilates is preparing to open its 100th location. The new 2,300-square-foot studio in the Presidio area of North Fort Worth represents a major expansion for a brand that has grown from three local sites to a national footprint.
Westfield Specialty Hits $1.18 Billion GWP in First Half of 2026
A 25% surge in gross written premiums propelled Westfield Specialty to $1.18 billion in the first half of 2026, underscored by a 94.3% combined ratio. The firm’s U.S. and international divisions both posted double-digit growth, signaling a robust expansion despite intensifying pressure across the broader global insurance market.
Acely Partners with ACT to Lower Costs for College Entrance Prep
For families priced out of private tutoring, a new partnership between edtech startup Acely and ACT aims to democratize test prep. By integrating official exam content into Acely’s adaptive, subscription-based platform, the companies are offering students a lower-cost alternative to traditional coaching while targeting a broader demographic of college-bound test takers.
Why Proactive Tax Planning Beats Seasonal Firefighting
For many business owners, tax season is a period of frantic gathering and reactive stress. However, Midland-based experts Jake Flader and Jonathan Williams argue that tax strategy should function as a continuous management tool, integrated into daily operations to ensure long-term stability rather than just annual compliance.
City National Bank Bolsters Private Wealth Leadership with Two New Hires
City National Bank is expanding its Private Bank and Wealth Management division, appointing Darcy Roennfeldt to lead Trust & Estate Services and naming Shannon Patterson Saltos as regional managing director for the Eastern Region, a move designed to accelerate the firm's growth and refine its offerings for high-net-worth clients.
Opportunity Zone Home Price Growth Lags Behind National Market
Median home prices in designated Opportunity Zone census tracts are rising more slowly than in the rest of the country. According to a new report from ATTOM, fewer than half of these zones saw year-over-year price growth in the second quarter of 2026, trailing the performance of non-designated neighborhoods.
Investors Target Replimune Group in Securities Class Action
A federal class action lawsuit now challenges Replimune Group, Inc., alleging the biotechnology firm misled shareholders regarding key clinical data and regulatory communications. The complaint centers on a six-month window of trading activity that ended in April, during which the company allegedly suppressed critical feedback from federal drug regulators.
BorgWarner Secures Fifth Consecutive Best-In-State Employer Ranking
For the fifth year in a row, Auburn Hills-based BorgWarner has earned a spot on the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Employers. The 2026 ranking, compiled in partnership with Statista, highlights the company's sustained performance in internal and public workplace evaluations across its U.S. operations.
A Yorba Linda Inventor Seeks to Humanize Memorial Keepsakes
Seeking an alternative to the cold, sterile nature of traditional urns, an inventor from Yorba Linda, California, has designed the REMEMBER ME pillow. The product aims to provide tactile comfort to the bereaved by creating a dedicated, accessible space to house cremated remains, personal scents, or photographs of departed loved ones.
Collaborative Classroom Adds English Learner Support to K-5 Literacy Core
Collaborative Classroom is expanding its K-5 literacy curriculum to include a Designated English Language Development component. The new addition aims to move away from remedial models, providing English learners with rigorous, asset-based instruction that connects directly to grade-level content and core literacy lessons.
Seedance 2.5 Debuts on AI Inspo With 30-Second Video Capabilities
Creators can now generate 30-second AI videos with integrated native audio through the Seedance 2.5 model, which launched on the AI Inspo platform on August 7. The update doubles previous duration limits while introducing multimodal input support to streamline production workflows for marketers and short-form video producers.
JOVS Debuts 6D Laser and EMS Mask for At-Home Anti-Aging
As the beauty tech sector pivots away from conventional LED devices, JOVS is marking its eighth anniversary by launching the 6D Laser and EMS Anti-Aging Therapy Mask. The new hardware aims to bridge the gap between clinical-grade laser treatments and the convenience of daily, at-home skincare routines.
Thermogenics Acquires Halmar Boiler Parts to Boost North American Supply
Seventy-five years after its founding, the Kentucky-based Halmar Boiler Parts is joining the Thermogenics network. The acquisition of the Louisville manufacturer, announced Tuesday, allows the Aurora-based boiler solutions provider to integrate an extensive aftermarket inventory and same-day shipping capabilities into its existing North American operations.
BioCytics and LIDE Biotech Forge Alliance for Immuno-Oncology Research
Huntersville-based BioCytics and Shanghai’s LIDE Biotech have launched a strategic partnership to develop advanced screening platforms for cancer cell therapies. By merging BioCytics’ cell manufacturing with LIDE’s patient-derived xenograft technologies, the companies aim to accelerate the development of personalized immuno-oncology treatments for patients facing solid tumor diagnoses.
Texas Personal Injury Claims: Why Two Years Isn't Always the Limit
For victims of accidents in Frisco, the clock starts ticking the moment an injury occurs, but legal deadlines in Texas are rarely as simple as a two-year calendar window. Attorney George Boll warns that missing these filing requirements can permanently extinguish the right to recover damages, regardless of injury severity.
Axiad Conductor Secures FedRAMP Authorization for Federal PKI
Federal agencies facing mandates to modernize aging Public Key Infrastructure now have a cloud-first alternative. Axiad has secured FedRAMP Moderate authorization for its Conductor platform on Amazon Web Services, offering a streamlined path to deploy phishing-resistant authentication and credential management without the burden of maintaining on-premises hardware.
PJM Energy Markets Competitive, but Capacity Costs Surge
While PJM Interconnection’s wholesale energy market remained competitive through the first half of 2026, the grid operator’s capacity auctions failed to meet competitive standards. Monitoring Analytics, the independent monitor, warned that aggressive demand forecasts for data centers are driving significant, avoidable costs onto other electricity consumers.
Carolina Complete Health Funds AMEXCAN Summer Initiative for Youth
Twenty-four children from coastal North Carolina spent their summer building leadership skills and exploring cultural heritage through the AMEXCAN Summer Camp. The program, which focuses on personal growth and community connection, received vital financial backing from Carolina Complete Health to cover essential costs including meals and supplies.
Why Carpenter Ants Are Invading Southern Oregon Homes
Persistent moisture levels and dense wooded terrain make Southern Oregon a prime target for carpenter ant infestations. Pat Devish, an expert from A-One Exterminators, identifies how these insects exploit structural vulnerabilities in local homes, turning damp siding and aging decks into expansive, wood-destroying nesting colonies.
Bitazza Prepares for SEC Travel Rule as Thailand Tightens Crypto Oversight
Thailand is moving to align its digital asset market with global standards as the Securities and Exchange Commission prepares for the imminent enforcement of the Travel Rule, a mandate designed to curb illicit financial flows through mandatory data exchange between virtual asset service providers operating within the country.
Heffernan Life Division Joins Lion Street Network for Advanced Planning
Heffernan Insurance Brokers has integrated its Life Division with Lion Street, a specialized network focused on high-net-worth life insurance planning. Effective August 1, 2026, the move grants the Walnut Creek-based brokerage access to sophisticated wealth transfer and business succession tools tailored for affluent families and closely held businesses.
Blue Moon Metals Rebuts Short-Seller Claims Over Nussir Project
Blue Moon Metals has issued a formal rebuttal to a recent report by Viceroy Research Group, dismissing the short-seller’s claims as a profit-driven campaign. The company maintains that its Nussir copper-silver-gold project in Norway remains fully permitted and on track for production by 2027 despite external legal speculation.