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Investors will get a look at Avient Corporation’s latest financial performance on August 6, 2026, when the Cleveland-based materials innovator releases its second quarter results before the opening bell. The company plans to follow the release with a live webcast and presentation scheduled for 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
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Abu Dhabi-based ADNOC Distribution has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Shell Downstream South Africa, a deal valued at approximately $1 billion. The move marks a significant expansion for the UAE retailer, adding 580 fuel stations to its international network as it targets growth across the African continent.
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With water damage accounting for nearly 24% of all homeowners' insurance claims, Silicon Valley firm Zircon is leveraging 50 years of sensor expertise to launch the Leak Alert 360. The new system aims to mitigate costly residential and commercial property damage through proactive, real-time moisture detection and remote monitoring.
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Millions of older vehicles currently lacking modern connectivity are the target of AoToRoBo, a new hardware brand launching in the U.S. today. The company is debuting two plug-and-play devices, Civo and Aero, designed to bring artificial intelligence and smart infotainment to cars without requiring expensive factory replacements or complex modifications.
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Greenix Pest Control has officially crossed into its 21st state, acquiring Tennessee-based Essential Pest Control to bolster its regional reach. The deal, which also deepens the company’s existing foothold in Dayton, Ohio, signals a push for greater operational density across its Midwest and Southeast service territories.
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A new clinical study conducted with the Hospices Civils de Lyon indicates that VolitionRx’s Nu.Q Cancer Assay can effectively predict survival outcomes in patients with newly diagnosed lung cancer, offering a potential tool for clinicians to refine treatment strategies and identify individuals who may benefit from curative care.
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Fort Mill-based MacLean Power Systems has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Indel Bauru, a Brazilian manufacturer specializing in electrical fuse links. The deal, slated to close in the third quarter of 2026, aims to integrate Indel’s grid protection technology into the parent company’s existing infrastructure portfolio.
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As traditional hospital anesthesia models face mounting financial pressure, Sound Physicians CEO David Leachman will take the stage at the North Carolina Healthcare Association Summer Meeting on July 16. His presentation aims to reframe anesthesia as a core driver of institutional growth rather than a persistent clinical constraint.
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Innoviz Technologies and software provider Cogniteam have launched a joint counter-UAS perception module designed to improve drone detection and classification. By integrating high-resolution LiDAR data with AI-powered analytics, the system aims to reduce false alarms in critical infrastructure and border surveillance environments by distinguishing drones from birds and other objects.
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Patients at the Irvine Internal Medical Group can now opt for the Hybrid Choice™ program, an enhanced service model introduced by Dr. Emad Mikhail in partnership with Concierge Choice Physicians. The program offers members direct access, extended appointment times, and personalized medical advocacy while maintaining standard care for the broader patient base.
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Ninety-two percent of fifty major U.S. college towns contain at least one harmful contaminant in their tap water, according to a new analysis by Culligan with ZeroWater Technology. The findings highlight significant water quality disparities, challenging the assumption that urban infrastructure consistently provides safe drinking water for students.
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Following a direct appeal to the White House last month, North Carolina commercial fishermen have secured new federal commitments to expand Atlantic scallop access and bolster domestic seafood production. NOAA Fisheries confirmed the shift as part of an effort to align fishing regulations with the America First Seafood Strategy.
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Smashburger is pivoting toward a leaner seasonal strategy this summer, prioritizing operational simplicity to ensure consistency across its 178 locations. By reducing the number of limited-time offerings, the Denver-based chain aims to sharpen its focus on core product execution while maintaining the bold flavor profiles that define its brand identity.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued formal guidance on July 1, 2026, mandating that manufacturers provide independent repair shops and vehicle owners with essential emissions-related diagnostic tools and information. This directive reinforces federal support for the right to repair while explicitly citing industry-led collaboration as the standard for compliance.
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IT teams can now generate custom automation scripts simply by describing technical issues in plain language, following the launch of Tia Scripting within TeamViewer’s Digital Employee Experience (DEX) platform. The tool removes the requirement for specialized coding expertise, allowing for rapid deployment of bespoke device management solutions.
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With media budgets shifting heavily toward high-volume social video, most digital creative hits the market without consumer feedback due to speed and cost constraints. Zappi’s new Amplify AI platform aims to bridge this gap by using synthetic respondents to predict campaign performance before assets go live.
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San Diego-based Kenai Therapeutics has finalized enrollment for its REPLACE Phase 1b/2a clinical trial, marking a pivotal moment in the testing of RNDP-001. This investigational cell therapy aims to address the root cause of idiopathic Parkinson’s disease by replacing lost dopaminergic neurons rather than merely managing symptoms.
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With over 75% of pending wishes requiring travel, Make-A-Wish and Chase have renewed their partnership, pledging $3 million in Ultimate Rewards to bridge the funding gap. The collaboration, which has already facilitated 1,000 trips for children with critical illnesses, aims to offset rising travel costs during peak demand.
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Saol Therapeutics has resubmitted its New Drug Application to the FDA for SL1009, a potential treatment for the rare mitochondrial disorder pyruvate dehydrogenase complex deficiency. The move follows months of regulatory dialogue that allowed the company to bypass new clinical trials in favor of supplemental survival analysis.
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One year after the initial push for AI-enabled hiring, corporate talent acquisition has moved past experimentation into large-scale operational integration. New research from The Josh Bersin Company and AMS reveals that businesses are abandoning isolated tools in favor of unified architectures that prioritize long-term organizational capability over simple hiring speed.
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Social Discovery Group has frozen payments to an affiliate partner and launched an external investigation following allegations of deceptive accounts on its platforms. The move comes as the dating conglomerate, which manages brands like Dating.com, attempts to curb a persistent industry-wide rise in romance-related fraud and misrepresentation.
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Toronto-based Pathpal has secured a growth equity investment led by TA Group, marking a strategic push to scale its proactive grief-support platform. Alongside the funding, the company appointed Travis Allan as Managing Partner to spearhead an aggressive expansion across North America and prepare for future international growth.
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The American Chemical Society has awarded Snapdragon Chemistry and NewAmsterdam Pharma the 2026 Green Chemistry Challenge Award for developing a sustainable synthetic pathway for obicetrapib. The breakthrough process replaces traditional manufacturing methods with an organocatalytic cyclization, drastically cutting waste and operational costs for the investigational dyslipidemia therapy.
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By slashing process mass intensity by 80% and cutting manufacturing cycles by nearly three-quarters, Snapdragon Chemistry and NewAmsterdam Pharma have redefined efficiency in drug production. This breakthrough, focused on the synthesis of obicetrapib, earned the duo the American Chemical Society’s 2026 Green Chemistry Challenge Award.
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Thousands of travelers descending on FIFA World Cup host cities are passing through checkpoints bolstered by artificial intelligence. SeeTrue, a security software developer, confirmed its prohibited item detection tool has earned TSA certification for integration with Analogic ConneCT scanners, marking a significant shift in airport screening automation.
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A $1.3 million grant from the Maryland Energy Administration is backing a pilot program that integrates geothermal heating and cooling into 129 new homes. By utilizing a third-party leasing structure, developers Dream Finders Homes and Ward Communities aim to eliminate the upfront costs typically associated with high-efficiency HVAC installations.
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Nearly one in five higher education submissions in the United States now shows significant AI involvement, doubling the usage rates observed in the United Kingdom and Australia. This sharp divide highlights a growing disparity in how students across different regions are integrating generative tools into their academic coursework.
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Managing a fleet of 224,000 vehicles across North America requires more than logistics—it demands a unified digital ecosystem. Merchants Fleet has integrated the Super Dispatch platform to replace fragmented workflows, shifting its transportation management into a single, API-driven hub to track costs, carrier performance, and delivery timelines.
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Boca Raton-based OZ Digital has integrated into the Anthropic Partner Network, positioning its consulting practice to deploy Claude-powered generative AI models directly through Microsoft Azure AI Foundry. The move aims to transition corporate clients from experimental AI projects to scalable, production-ready enterprise solutions.
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Antimicrobial resistance poses an escalating threat to global healthcare, prompting Lakewood-Amedex Biotherapeutics to formally support the reintroduction of the PASTEUR Act. The Florida-based biotech firm argues that federal incentives for novel therapies are essential to address the rise of treatment-resistant pathogens like MRSA and VRE.
