HomeTrust Bancshares is expanding its footprint into Virginia through a definitive merger agreement to acquire Blue Ridge Bankshares. The all-stock transaction, valued at approximately $448.1 million, will create a combined regional institution with over $7 billion in total assets and a network spanning more than 60 locations.
Priced at $8.99, the new 14-piece White Rain+ collection aims to bridge the gap between budget-friendly essentials and salon-quality treatments. Launching this August on Amazon, the expansion marks a departure from the heritage brand’s traditional value-focused roots toward a more specialized, benefit-led approach for diverse hair textures.
A team led by Assistant Professor Joo Hyun Moon at Hanbat National University has developed a physics-informed neural network (PINN) designed to accelerate the optimization of latent heat thermal energy storage systems, potentially cutting the computational bottlenecks that have long hindered the development of efficient building climate control.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony on August 21 marks the debut of Arch Orthopedic & Spine’s third regional clinic at 1470 CAAP Dr. in Watkinsville, Georgia. The new facility expands access to the practice’s signature orthopedic, spinal, and podiatric services for residents throughout Northeast Georgia.
After a twenty-four-year tenure at J.P. Morgan, veteran equity analyst Michael Rehaut is moving to Melius Research. He joins the independent firm as a Managing Director to spearhead its housing research division, bringing a track record that includes 15 appearances on Institutional Investor’s top analyst lists.
Baton Haxhimehmedi, serving as both CFO and interim CEO, will lead the upcoming quarterly briefing for Paratus Energy Services Ltd. on August 28. The company is scheduled to publish its unaudited financial performance for the second quarter and the first half of 2026 at 07:00 CEST that morning.
With over three decades of experience in retail real estate, industry veteran Nancy Mozzachio has entered a dual partnership with RJ Brunelli & Co. The move secures her role as a senior consulting broker while integrating her advisory firm, Sine Qua Non Real Estate Advisors, into the company’s service portfolio.
Adam Buttgenbach, Vice President of Fleet Strategy and Loss Prevention at YMX Logistics, has been named a 2026 Truck Fleet Innovator by Heavy Duty Trucking. The award recognizes his work in integrating emerging technologies, such as electric yard tractors and autonomous Class 8 vehicles, into practical, large-scale supply chain operations.
San Francisco-based Omneky has expanded its autonomous growth platform to include ChatGPT, allowing advertisers to generate and deploy campaigns directly into OpenAI’s conversational environment. This update positions ChatGPT alongside Meta, Google, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Reddit within a unified dashboard designed to streamline cross-channel media buying and performance optimization.
“Founders naturally know every detail about what makes their product special, but a buyer may have a limited amount of time to understand the opportunity,” says TruLife Distribution CEO Brian Gould. As brands prepare for Newtopia NOW 2026, he warns that product innovation alone does not guarantee retail success.
Ten months after its New York debut, parenting support platform Betteroo has surpassed 5,000 paying families. The milestone signals a departure from static advice-based models, suggesting that modern parents are increasingly willing to pay for continuous, personalized guidance that adapts to their specific household needs and child development stages.
A decorated veteran with a background in cyber operations and intelligence, retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Bradford J. "B.J." Shwedo has been appointed president of The PenFed Foundation for Military Heroes. He officially assumed the post on August 3, transitioning from his role as a senior vice president at PenFed Credit Union.
A bicycle occupies a significant footprint in most urban apartments, often forcing owners to risk theft by leaving their rides outside. At the Outdoor Retailer show in Minneapolis, Flatbike is debuting a kit designed to collapse standard bikes to a third of their size in seconds, without requiring tools.
Guarda has expanded its ERA hardware wallet integration, enabling users to perform swaps, staking, and dApp interactions without exposing private keys. By maintaining an air-gapped environment, the system allows for complex blockchain operations while keeping sensitive seed phrases offline through the Guarda Web, Desktop, and Browser Extension platforms.
Eighty-eight percent of U.S. insurance customers want their providers to proactively flag when coverage no longer aligns with their life circumstances, according to new research from VIU by HUB. The data signals a clear shift in consumer expectations, moving away from passive annual renewals toward active, personalized relationship management.
Following the success of their 2023 collaboration, Club Crackers and Butter Wines are returning to the shelves with a new sweepstakes. The grand prize offers one winner and three guests an all-expenses-paid trip to Napa Valley, featuring exclusive culinary experiences and private wine tastings at JaM Cellars.
Two percent. That is the remarkably low likelihood of unexpected repairs for top-tier passenger cars like the Kia Rio and Toyota Camry, according to new data from CARFAX. By analyzing billions of records from model years 2019 through 2023, the firm has mapped out which vehicles offer the most dependable ownership experience.
Managers at Toast-powered restaurants spend hours on manual spreadsheet reconciliation and cash handling just to distribute daily gratuities. A new integration with the eTip platform aims to eliminate this administrative burden by automating tip pool calculations and enabling instant payouts directly to employee bank accounts.
BorgWarner has concluded its latest series of cash tender offers for various senior notes, opting to increase the total waterfall cap to $730 million. The Auburn Hills-based manufacturer finalized the buyback process on August 14, successfully securing significant tranches of debt while adjusting acceptance levels for specific note series.
Rockville-based OncoC4 has administered the first dose of ONC-783 to a patient with advanced solid tumors, marking the clinical debut of a T-cell engager designed to target neoCD24. This Phase 1 trial, conducted at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, aims to validate a novel approach to tumor-specific immunotherapy.
For a monthly fee ranging from $40 to $450, consumers can now lease premium items like home gyms, saunas, and golf carts through the Commonplace platform. The service includes professional delivery and installation, targeting households that require specialized equipment for seasonal use or temporary renovations without the burden of full ownership.
Ten senior industry leaders have joined the board of directors at Tech North Atlanta, marking a strategic effort to scale the organization’s influence across the northern metro region. The appointments arrive as the nonprofit seeks to deepen its reach following a recent rebrand and the rollout of expanded programming.
Priced at $189.99, the new Seiko SLP850 thermal printer arrives in the United States and Canada this week, marking a shift in the Smart Label series by supporting both die-cut and linerless media. The device replaces the outgoing SLP650 models, promising 300 dpi resolution in a compact desktop form factor.
Acurx Pharmaceuticals has received conditional FDA acceptance and a federal trademark allowance from the USPTO for the name CIFBEZY. The branding marks a strategic step in the commercial development of ibezapolstat, the company's lead antibiotic candidate currently preparing for international Phase 3 clinical trials targeting Clostridioides difficile infection.
Salt Lake City-based Nearmap has debuted Nearmap Labs, a public-facing innovation platform designed to offer early access to experimental geospatial research and AI-driven property analytics. The hub aims to provide developers and industry partners with a glimpse into emerging technologies currently moving through the company’s internal development pipeline.
Under the neon lights of the American Dream complex in East Rutherford, the DIY brand Rolife will gather its global community on September 6 for a public celebration. The event marks nine years of the company’s expansion from a niche hobbyist label into a centerpiece of the international miniature crafting movement.
For the second year running, Genpact has secured a place on TIME magazine’s list of the World’s Most Sustainable Companies. The ranking, produced alongside Statista, evaluates corporate environmental and social stewardship across more than 5,800 global firms, distinguishing those that balance financial growth with rigorous transparency and responsible operational standards.
First Ascent Biomedical has appointed Dr. Gilberto Lopes, chief of medical oncology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, as the new chairman of its medical advisory board to oversee the scientific strategy and clinical validation of the company’s Functional Precision Oncology platform.
A typical American working family now commits 52% of their annual income to housing and childcare, according to a new report from Redfin. This combined burden, however, fluctuates wildly by geography: while families in Little Rock, Arkansas, spend roughly 40% of their earnings, those in Los Angeles face costs reaching 97%.
With a 1,236% revenue surge over three years, Scottsdale-based performance firm Supra Human has claimed the No. 276 spot on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list. Founded by former NFL player John Madsen and media executive Nineveh Madsen, the company continues its rapid ascent within the competitive healthcare and medical sector.
