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ISA Names 2026 Celebrating Excellence Award Recipients
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.
Rawlings Unveils Inaugural Gold Glove Finalists for AUSL
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.
ITSMBench Exposes AI Limitations in Enterprise IT Service Management
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.
Joliet Warehouse Workers Strike Against IKEA Over Wages and Automation
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.
Florida Inventor Patents Retractable Adjustable Car Cover
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.
Corsha Named to Inaugural All-World Defense 300 Index
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.
Globee Awards Debuts Editorial Platform for Business Success Stories
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.
Women's Foodservice Forum Partners With Culture Partners to Expand Leadership Training
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.
1842 Studio Launches Suvi Health to Automate Hospital Care Coordination
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.
Arlington Inventors Create Reusable Shield for Renovation Projects
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.
Global supply chains show vulnerability despite July cooling
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.
Rick Petralia Named Executive Chef and VP at Freddy's
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 Partners with OpenTug to Automate Billing
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.
Akshatha Shetty Named Director of AI Solutions at E Tech Group
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.
Guardian report evaluates new wealth-building tools for families
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.
Orange EV Launches KCKCC Scholarship for 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 Trader Integrates Marketplace Inventory Into ChatGPT
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.
Veterans United Home Loans Ranks Among Nation's Top Caring Companies
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.
Limbach Holdings Faces Legal Scrutiny After Earnings Miss
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.
Futu Shareholders Face August Deadline in Securities Class Action
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.
First Solar Investors Face August Deadline in Securities Class Action
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.
Microvast Investors Face September Deadline in Class Action Lawsuit
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 Executive Named in Securities Fraud Class Action
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.
BMW and E Ink Unveil Spider-Man Themed Color-Changing Concept
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 Shares Tumble 26% Following Significant Revenue Miss
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.
Cogent Communications Faces Securities Lawsuit Over Dividend Collapse
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.
Vanderhall Debuts Limited Santarosa Launch Edition at Pebble Beach
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.
Mary Sickler Champions New Narrative on Hair Loss and Beauty
While competing on the international stage in Vietnam, Miss World America Mary Sickler has become the face of Daniel Alain’s new campaign, Crowned in Confidence. The initiative highlights her personal journey with Alopecia Universalis, challenging long-standing beauty standards for women managing medical hair loss across the globe.
Captiva Island Estate With Roosevelt Roots Fetches $10 Million
A piece of Florida history has changed hands for $10 million as the Gulf-to-Bay estate known as Dolphins Crossing sold this week. The property, located at 15735-15737 Captiva Drive, remains anchored by a restored boathouse once used by Theodore Roosevelt during his 1917 expedition to hunt giant manta rays.
Forgd Launches Market Maker Leaderboard on Tokenomist
Forgd has debuted a performance index on the Tokenomist platform, ranking crypto market makers from AAA to CCC based on verified trading data. By tracking over 500 engagements, the leaderboard aims to replace opaque industry reputations with a standardized, data-driven assessment of liquidity provision and operational reliability.