As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, Mars, Inc. and AMERICAN HERITAGE® Chocolate have selected Marcus P. Smith as the 2026 National History Tellers Award winner. The honor recognizes his dedication to preserving African American heritage and civil rights history through his work at The DuBois Freedom Center.
AARP has selected 23 organizations across New York to receive 2026 Community Challenge grants, providing $237,500 for local projects aimed at enhancing livability. This funding, part of an $8.3 million national initiative, supports rapid-action improvements to public spaces, transportation, and disaster preparedness for residents of all ages.
For high-load digital platforms, the constant overhead of deserializing data can drain massive computing resources. Yandex has now open-sourced YaFF, a new format designed to bypass this bottleneck, potentially saving large-scale services hundreds of millions of dollars annually by allowing direct data access without the need for extensive code migration.
Royce Micro-Cap Trust (NYSE: RMT) posted a one-year total return of 73.35% based on market price as of May 31, 2026. The closed-end fund, which maintains a portfolio focused on companies with market capitalizations under $1 billion, continues to navigate the micro-cap sector with a net asset value of $15.73 per share.
Diagnostic assay developers face a shifting regulatory landscape, prompting Ankeny-based Proliant Health & Biologicals to release AlbufreeDX. The new recombinant human albumin eliminates reliance on animal-derived materials, targeting the rising demand for consistent, high-purity components in life science research and global IVD manufacturing workflows.
Arizona has enacted Senate Bill 1121, a legislative shift that modernizes radiation safety protocols by favoring advanced engineering controls over traditional lead garments. The law aims to mitigate the chronic orthopedic injuries and career-shortening physical burdens long accepted by physicians and technologists working in fluoroscopy-guided medical specialties.
Clark County District Court Judge Tara Clark Newberry has ordered a new trial for Allie Mead, ruling that General Motors’ defense team repeatedly violated court orders and introduced inadmissible evidence. The decision effectively nullifies a November 2025 jury verdict, granting Mead another opportunity to hold the automaker accountable for her injuries.
White residue on showerheads and stubborn spots on glassware are more than just cosmetic nuisances. According to plumbing expert Steve Winters of Greenwood, Indiana, these signs often signal a silent, mineral-driven degradation of home infrastructure that restricts water flow and compromises the efficiency of expensive household appliances.
After a 15-year hiatus from the North Carolina market, developer JPI has acquired a 12.6-acre site in Durham to build Jefferson Watts. The $150 million project, situated near the Duke University Medical Center, signals the firm's aggressive entry into the high-demand Raleigh-Durham region ahead of a July 2026 ground-breaking.
As of May 31, 2026, the Royce Small-Cap Trust (NYSE: RVT) reported a net asset value of $20.31 per share, while the fund's market price settled at $18.56. The oldest and largest small-cap closed-end fund continues to focus on long-term capital growth through a portfolio of small- and micro-cap equities.
A new strategic partnership between Haag-Streit USA and the Oregon Health & Science University Casey Eye Institute aims to standardize clinical perimetry training. Launching in June 2026, the initiative will leverage decades of diagnostic expertise to refine how eye care specialists utilize advanced visual field technology for patient care.
After three decades within the company, Chris Shellberg steps into the role of vice president of low-voltage electric distribution at CMS Energy, effective July 1. She takes charge of the infrastructure delivering power to nearly 2 million homes and businesses across Michigan through the firm’s primary subsidiary, Consumers Energy.
Argentina’s Biosidus has signed a licensing and supply agreement with Mubadala Bio, the life sciences arm of Mubadala Investment Company, to introduce a suite of complex biologic therapies into the United Arab Emirates. The deal was finalized at the BIO International Convention 2026 under the observation of Abu Dhabi health officials.
Street Child United has kicked off its #IAmSomebody Tour, a series of events spanning the United States and Canada designed to amplify the advocacy demands of street-connected youth. Partnering with Bank of America, the initiative aims to leverage the global spotlight of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to drive systemic change.
Dr. Jennifer Garrison, Vice President of Federal Health at Maximus, has been recognized as an Inner Circle Lifetime Member. The distinction honors her dual career path in healthcare leadership and military service, highlighting her specialized work in strategic planning and the development of international federal health platforms.
Arlington-based Eagle Hill Consulting has been named a winner of the 2026 Top Workplaces award by WTOP News. The recognition relies exclusively on confidential employee feedback collected by Energage, an engagement technology firm that evaluates workplace culture based on support, growth opportunities, and professional empowerment.
After five decades in clinical and administrative dentistry, David J. DePorter, DDS, has been named a Top Professional by Marquis Who's Who. The recognition highlights his career-long commitment to improving dental health access for underserved populations and his current work shaping clinical policy at Centene Corporation.
While geopolitical instability and market volatility dominate the headlines, financial advisers remain remarkably bullish, projecting asset growth of nearly 13% over the next three years. Yet, this optimism masks a fundamental anxiety: the industry is bracing for a future where sophisticated, AI-enhanced DIY tools eclipse traditional advisory models.
Ankeny-based Proliant Health & Biologicals has launched AlbufreeDX, a recombinant human albumin developed to replace animal-derived proteins in diagnostic and life science workflows. The move aims to address rising industry demand for higher assay sensitivity and reduced regulatory burdens associated with traditional biological sourcing methods.
Patients across Western Wayne County will gain localized access to complex neurological care this August as the Michigan Institute for Neurological Disorders launches a new 6,777-square-foot facility. Located at 7957 N. Wayne Road, the center aims to reduce travel burdens for those requiring long-term management of chronic conditions.
With two decades of experience spanning global manufacturing and technology, Jun Cai has stepped into the role of Chief Financial Officer at Inventus Power. She assumed the position on June 15, 2026, taking charge of the company’s worldwide finance, accounting, and information technology divisions.
For the third consecutive year, Henderson-based PDS Health has secured a spot on The Civic 50, an annual ranking by Points of Light that recognizes the nation’s most community-minded corporations. The organization also earned top honors as an Integration and Culture Category Leader for embedding social impact into its business operations.
A nostalgic red, white, and blue cocktail is returning to shelves as the nation marks its 250th birthday. Rancho La Gloria, the country’s leading wine-based margarita brand, has revived its Rocket Pop flavor, pairing the seasonal release with a charitable initiative to support active-duty service members through the USO.
Two decades after launching a single West Hollywood storefront, LaserAway has arrived at its 222nd location. The Katy, Texas clinic opening marks a rare streak of continuous growth for the founder-led aesthetic dermatology brand, which has successfully scaled its private operations across 36 states without a single closure.
Researchers at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia have developed a nanoparticle-based platform capable of mimicking diseased cell surfaces to accelerate cancer immunotherapy. By presenting cancer-associated protein fragments on a virus-like structure, the system allows for the rapid, high-throughput screening of T cell responses against specific tumor targets.
EWTN Global Catholic Network claimed 75 honors, including 30 first-place awards, at the 2026 Catholic Media Awards. The accolades, presented June 19 in Atlantic City, highlight the network's extensive coverage of significant Church transitions, including the passing of Pope Francis and the historic election of Pope Leo XIV.
Navigating thousands of rare disease variants often leaves clinicians struggling with ambiguous testing guidelines. To bridge this gap, researchers at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia have developed RareDAI, an AI-driven tool that standardizes the decision-making process for selecting genetic tests by mimicking a clinician’s logical chain-of-thought.
The ProtoStar Foundation kicks off its third annual Matt Stevenson Junior Tennis Tournament on June 26, blending high-level USTA-sanctioned competition with a campaign aimed at the youth mental health crisis. Held at the Cary Leeds Center in the Bronx, the event emphasizes compassion alongside athletic performance.
A charity auction for the 18th edition of Ornellaia’s Vendemmia d'Artista has raised $300,000, with all proceeds earmarked for the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation. The funds will support critical conservation and restoration efforts for works featured in the upcoming exhibition, Guggenheim Pop: 1960 to Now, opening in New York this June.
The global market for artificial intelligence in healthcare is set for a massive expansion, with projections showing a rise from $50.7 billion in 2026 to $505.59 billion by 2033. This represents a compound annual growth rate of 38.9%, driven by the industry's shift toward predictive analytics and precision medicine.
