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Florence-based First Reliance Bancshares saw its net income dip to $2.8 million in the second quarter of 2026, a 23.2% decline from the previous year, even as the bank expanded its loan portfolio and prepared for a $5 billion asset merger with Georgia’s Colony Bank.
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Equity LifeStyle Properties, the Chicago-based real estate investment trust, reported a 7.7% increase in Normalized Funds from Operations (FFO) to $0.74 per share for the second quarter of 2026, outperforming its own initial guidance range of $0.69 to $0.75 as core property income climbed by 6.5%.
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Performance sock brand Feetures has selected Centric Software’s product lifecycle management platform to streamline development as its catalog exceeds 750 unique stock-keeping units. The North Carolina-based company aims to replace manual tracking systems with a scalable, data-driven foundation to support its ongoing international retail expansion.
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Under the name Mahahual K'iin—meaning the sun of Mahahual—a new community hub is set to rise in the heart of the Mexican coastal town. Royal Caribbean Group confirmed plans to relocate and expand the existing community facility, aiming to provide broader access to education, recreation, and local gathering spaces for residents.
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Small and midsized businesses are pivoting toward cloud-based supply chain planning platforms to counter rising costs and volatile market demand. As lean teams face tighter budgets, the ability to automate inventory optimization and shorten response times has become the primary driver for technology investment across the sector.
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From flow wraps to custom lidding, American Packaging Corporation is positioning its flexible packaging portfolio to meet shifting demands in the personal care sector. The Wisconsin-based manufacturer is leveraging its six Centers of Excellence to balance high-performance material barriers with the aesthetic requirements of retail shelf presence.
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A 26% probability of receiving life-saving clot removal for Black women compared to 33% for white men highlights a deepening crisis in American stroke care. New research presented at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery meeting reveals that despite medical advancements, systemic barriers continue to dictate patient survival based on race and location.
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As artificial intelligence accelerates the speed at which brand reputation can be compromised, Corsearch has appointed veteran executive Todd Morris as its new Chief Executive Officer. Morris arrives to guide the company through a shift where protecting intellectual property has evolved from a legal task into a core boardroom imperative.
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Plano-based managed technology firm GuideIT has entered a definitive agreement to be acquired by Focus, a move designed to bolster service capabilities while maintaining existing client relationships. Upon completion of the deal, the company will operate as GuideIT, A Focus Company, leveraging expanded resources to support its healthcare-focused portfolio.
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A new strategic partnership between Shimadzu Medical Systems USA and Red Heritage Medical aims to modernize diagnostic imaging across Indian Health Service facilities in six states. By deploying advanced radiography and fluoroscopy systems, the collaboration seeks to reduce patient referrals and bring top-tier medical technology directly to tribal communities.
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Two decades after launching on Sunset Boulevard, LaserAway has reached a 226-clinic milestone with the opening of its newest site in Bethesda, Maryland. The expansion highlights a streak of uninterrupted growth for the aesthetic dermatology brand, which has avoided a single clinic closure since its founding in 2006.
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Sticky air, uneven temperatures, and a unit that never stops running are more than just summer annoyances. According to Spencer Greenamyre of Besel's Home Improvement Company, these symptoms often point to a fundamental issue: your air conditioner is incorrectly sized for the unique demands of the Kansas climate.
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Uwharrie Capital Corp saw its net income surge to $7.1 million for the first half of 2026, a sharp increase from the $5.4 million recorded during the same period last year. The Albemarle-based financial institution also reported consolidated total assets reaching $1.22 billion as of June 30.
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Forty-one students from across the U.S. and St. Kitts have been selected for the ASPCA’s new veterinary scholarship program, an initiative designed to alleviate student debt while funneling talent into under-resourced animal welfare roles, including municipal shelter medicine and community-centered care programs.
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Business Network International, the world’s largest referral organization, closed the second quarter of 2026 with a surge in global expansion and member activity. The Charlotte-based firm entered two new countries and secured 15 additional market territories, signaling a sustained appetite for its franchise model among small business owners worldwide.
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Forrester has designated Shopware as a Strong Performer in its Q3 2026 Commerce Solutions evaluation, highlighting the platform’s core functionality for B2B enterprises. The research firm pointed to a consistent roadmap and reliable delivery of platform enhancements as primary drivers for the company’s current market standing.
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A mysterious advocacy group dubbed "Wildfire Victims First" is blanketing California with advertisements, but investigators at Consumer Watchdog have identified the campaign as a front for the state’s three major for-profit utility companies seeking to insulate themselves from wildfire liability.
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The European Commission has formally approved the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance Corporation, marking a decisive regulatory victory for the merger. This clearance, covering the European Economic Area, signals a major step toward finalizing a deal currently facing legal scrutiny from several U.S. state attorneys general.
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Irvine-based manufacturer ROKFORM is tackling the inherent fragility of foldable technology with a new two-piece shell for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Fold8 Ultra. The case prioritizes hinge security and drop resilience, aiming to bridge the gap between heavy-duty protection and the complex mechanics of modern folding screens.
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The New York Jets are bringing local expertise to their fan engagement and corporate networking efforts, signing a multi-year partnership with New York-based Coyote Promotions. The agency will serve as the team’s preferred provider for branded merchandise, gifting solutions, and strategic activation support across their business operations.
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Mountain View-based GMI Cloud is pouring $500 million into new capital expenditures to scale its high-performance GPU infrastructure, anchoring the expansion through a deepened strategic partnership with NVIDIA. The move signals a shift toward a selective, long-term compute model designed to meet the intensive demands of frontier AI enterprises.
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Dallas-based Cosmetic Physician Partners has finalized a $35 million payout to its doctors, nurses, and employees, marking the second major distribution for the aesthetics network. This latest transfer brings the total capital returned to practitioner-shareholders to over $60 million, bucking the industry-standard model dominated by private equity firms.
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Customers in Bedminster, Bernards, and Bernardsville are seeing a sharp decline in power disruptions following a $3 million infrastructure overhaul by Jersey Central Power & Light. The initiative, which targets aging equipment and improves grid resilience, has resulted in faster restoration times and significantly fewer service interruptions across the region.
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A multicenter study has validated the safety and efficacy of Penumbra’s THUNDERBOLT system, a computer-assisted vacuum thrombectomy device designed to treat emergent large vessel occlusions. Results presented at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery meeting show high revascularization rates and rapid procedure times for patients suffering from acute ischemic stroke.
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California’s First Public Hydrogen Authority has launched a competitive solicitation for low-carbon hydrogen fuel, aiming to bridge the gap between fragmented demand and supply. The move seeks to secure affordable energy for the state’s expanding fleet of zero-emission buses, trains, and heavy-duty vehicles by aggregating procurement across multiple public agencies.
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Newport News-based Aery Aviation has won a landmark contract to engineer and deliver advanced airborne Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities for an international government client. The multi-phase project marks a significant expansion for the firm, which will oversee the entire lifecycle from modification to airworthiness certification.
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In a historic partnership, Morehouse and Spelman Colleges have secured $147 million in financing to build a shared student housing complex in Atlanta’s West End. The development, led by Radnor Property Group and Madrone Community Development Foundation, aims to address surging enrollment by adding 793 beds to the campus corridor.
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Investors who purchased Primoris Services Corporation common stock between August 5, 2025, and June 22, 2026, are being urged to join a newly filed class action lawsuit. The litigation targets alleged misrepresentations regarding the company’s internal controls and the true financial status of its fixed-price renewable energy projects.
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Karl and Gina Hercula have filed a federal lawsuit against Taco Bell and Taylor Farms, alleging that contaminated shredded iceberg lettuce served at a Clinton Township restaurant infected them with the parasite Cyclospora during a widespread outbreak that has now sickened nearly 7,000 people across the United States.
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With Spider-Man Day approaching on August 1, Citizen has launched a new limited-edition timepiece featuring original artwork by legendary Marvel illustrator Adam Kubert. The watch, which showcases the hero mid-swing against a stylized cityscape, blends traditional comic-book aesthetics with the precision of the brand's signature watchmaking.
