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AI-Native Hit 'The Playboy Got Knocked Up' Returns for Season Two

After commanding 25% of Anamana’s platform revenue and capturing the attention of over half its user base, the breakout micro-serial The Playboy Got Knocked Up returns August 15. The rapid turnaround of the second season highlights the efficiency of the show’s all-female production team, Studio Savage.

Local Bounti Reports Q2 Growth and Secures New Strategic Capital

Indoor agriculture firm Local Bounti narrowed its quarterly net loss to $19.8 million as revenue climbed 14% to $13.9 million. The Hamilton-based company, which services roughly 13,000 retail locations, also secured a fresh $12.5 million investment from an existing strategic partner to bolster its path toward profitability.

CTSI-Global Launches Trust Center to Streamline Logistics Security

Memphis-based CTSI-Global has launched a dedicated portal, Trust Center, designed to provide supply chain clients with real-time transparency regarding cybersecurity and data privacy. By centralizing compliance documentation and risk management scores, the company aims to replace traditional manual audit processes with a proactive, self-service digital infrastructure.

Belgravia Hartford Scales Gravitio.ai Ahead of Marketing Push

Number lead: 10,409 AI-agent predictions and 5,500 registered users mark the latest growth milestone for Gravitio.ai, the prediction-intelligence platform owned by Belgravia Hartford Capital. These gains were achieved entirely through organic discovery, providing a functional baseline for the company as it prepares to launch its formal marketing program.

Hydro One Reports Earnings Growth Amid Executive Transition

Hydro One Limited posted second-quarter earnings of $0.62 per share, up from $0.54 a year ago, as the company navigated a leadership change and expanded its infrastructure portfolio. Megan Telford officially took the helm as President and CEO on June 9, succeeding the retiring David Lebeter during a period of rising demand.

Smoothie King Leverages Food Expansion to Outpace QSR Industry

Smoothie King is defying broader industry headwinds, reporting same-store sales growth nearly four times the national QSR average in 2026. The Dallas-based chain’s pivot toward a robust food menu, anchored by new protein-packed flatbreads, has fueled record-breaking franchise interest and a steady expansion into new markets nationwide.

First Mining Gold Clears Key Regulatory Hurdles for Springpole Project

First Mining Gold Corp. reached a critical milestone for its Springpole Gold Project in June, securing federal environmental assessment approval. This regulatory breakthrough in northwestern Ontario arrives alongside a series of new agreements with Indigenous nations, marking a significant shift in the company's development trajectory for the second quarter of 2026.

Forbes Travel Guide Reveals 2026 Edge List of Curated Travel

From the Andean highlands of Peru to the remote valleys of Bhutan, Forbes Travel Guide has unveiled its 2026 Edge List. The selection shifts the focus of luxury travel away from mere destination-hopping toward immersive, thoughtfully crafted itineraries that bridge the gap between high-end hospitality and authentic cultural discovery.

Defense Metals Advances Wicheeda Rare Earth Project with Federal Proposal

Natural Resources Canada has invited Defense Metals Corp. to submit a full project proposal for its Wicheeda rare earth processing program. This invitation follows a successful initial assessment of the company’s request for up to C$32 million in federal support to scale up concentrator and hydrometallurgical operations in British Columbia.

Clinch and Yahoo DSP Automate Creative Workflow for Ad Campaigns

Clinch has deepened its integration with Yahoo DSP by launching a creative trafficking API designed to eliminate manual setup tasks. This two-way connection synchronizes campaign data between Clinch’s Flight Control platform and Yahoo’s media buying tools, enabling automated delivery across display, video, and audio advertising formats.

Healthcare CFOs Struggle to Bridge Strategy and Execution Gap

A 24-point disparity now exists between the enterprise-level responsibilities assigned to healthcare CFOs and their actual capacity to execute those roles. While 73% of finance leaders are expected to influence major strategic decisions, fewer than half report feeling adequately equipped to manage the resulting operational and financial demands.

Bridge to Life Secures $110 Million to Expand Organ Perfusion Tech

Bridge to Life Ltd. has closed a $110 million financing round, securing capital from Soleus Capital and Lauxera Capital Partners to scale the rollout of its VitaSmart system. The company aims to establish hypothermic oxygenated perfusion as the new clinical standard for liver transplants and broaden its reach into other organs.

FLEX Payment Solutions Marks Sixth Year on Inc. 5000

St. Louis-based FLEX Payment Solutions has secured its sixth consecutive spot on the Inc. 5000 list, ranking 3,644th nationally and 40th among Missouri private firms. The family-owned provider, which processed over $2.6 billion in volume last year, continues to serve high-regulation sectors including cannabis and tribal enterprises.

RADCOM Shifts Focus to Growth Amid Second Quarter Revenue Dip

RADCOM reported second-quarter revenue of $11.8 million, a 33.4% decline compared to the same period last year, as supply chain constraints and rising component costs slowed infrastructure deployments. Despite the shortfall, the company maintains its full-year guidance and has moved to initiate a $20 to $25 million share repurchase program.

WhiteFiber Reports Revenue Growth Amidst AI Infrastructure Expansion

WhiteFiber, a provider of AI infrastructure, reported $28.8 million in second-quarter revenue, marking a 54% increase over the previous year. While the company faces a net loss of $15 million, it is shifting its business model toward long-term, high-value contracts and the active deployment of its flagship NC-1 data center.

Recurrent Energy Launches 150MW Carwarp Solar Park in Victoria

Recurrent Energy has officially brought its 150MWac Carwarp Energy Park near Mildura, Victoria, into commercial operation. The utility-scale facility, backed by a long-term power purchase agreement with Microsoft, is set to provide renewable electricity to approximately 65,000 Australian households while supporting regional grid stability.

Amped Fitness to Launch First Ohio Location in Powell

Travis LaBazzo, CEO of Amped Fitness, is bringing his brand to Ohio for the first time, marking a personal milestone in the state where he first discovered his passion for the industry. The upcoming Powell facility aims to move beyond traditional gym models by offering eight distinct, emotion-themed training environments.

Comu Action Pro Aims to Turn Spoken Words Into Immediate Workflows

A meeting produces decisions, but the real labor begins once the room clears. The new Comu Action Pro hardware attempts to bridge this gap by transforming live conversations into structured follow-up emails, task lists, and presentation drafts, effectively bypassing the need for manual transcription and post-meeting administrative chores.

FirstService Residential Takes Over Management at Sea Colony East

The Bethany Beach high-rise community Sea Colony East Phase III has officially transitioned to FirstService Residential management. The company, which oversees a vast portfolio of properties across North America, will now handle all day-to-day operations and financial guidance for the oceanfront complex, effective as of August 2026.

WovenEarth Ventures Raises $155 Million for Cleantech 2.0 Strategy

Palo Alto-based WovenEarth Ventures has finalized its second fund at $155 million, pushing the firm’s total assets under management to $330 million. The investment platform focuses on early-stage companies, betting that the next wave of industrial innovation will be defined by energy efficiency and resilience rather than niche environmental impact.

SU Group Targets Mainland Security Market via Greater China Alliance

By linking the distinct regulatory and operational strengths of Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and Macau, SU Group Holdings has launched a three-stage talent development platform. The initiative, spearheaded by its subsidiary Fortune Jet, aims to modernize security enterprises across Mainland China through professional certification and cross-border practical training.

Leap Therapeutics identifies DKK1 as predictive marker in cancer trial

A Phase 2 study of the antibody sirexatamab has revealed that patients with high baseline levels of the protein DKK1 show significantly improved survival rates when treated with the drug, offering a potential path forward for targeting aggressive metastatic colorectal cancer despite missing primary endpoints in the broader trial population.

Insurify Taps Former KAYAK AI Lead Jake Bouvrie as First Chief AI Officer

Insurify has appointed industry veteran Jake Bouvrie as its first-ever Chief AI Officer, signaling a push to transition its insurance comparison platform into a fully agentic marketplace. Bouvrie, a former KAYAK executive, joins the firm to oversee the integration of advanced machine learning across its consumer and enterprise operations.

STOKE Shoes Targets Wide-Foot Market With New Casual Collection

Seventy-five percent of American men struggle to find footwear that balances aesthetics with the physical reality of their feet, a gap STOKE Shoes is aiming to close. The New Hampshire-based company is debuting its FW26 Casuals Pack, marking the brand’s first major expansion into lifestyle silhouettes since its January 2026 launch.

Military Veterans Open New PostNet Logistics Center in Alexandria

Eric Bell and Nick Munchel are bringing a service-first approach to local business support with the launch of a new PostNet location in Alexandria, Virginia. Located at 6471 Old Beulah Street, the center aims to provide customized printing, shipping, and design solutions for local entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and military families.

Lazard Assets Under Management Rise to $286.9 Billion in July

Lazard, Inc. reported preliminary assets under management of $286.9 billion for the month ending July 31, 2026. This figure marks an increase from the $284.7 billion recorded in June, fueled by a combination of market gains, positive net inflows, and favorable foreign exchange fluctuations.

Brinker International Marks Five Years of Chili’s Sales Growth

Brinker International closed its fiscal year on June 24, 2026, reporting five consecutive years of same-store sales growth at Chili’s. The parent company, which also operates Maggiano’s Little Italy, leveraged strong brand demand and operational efficiency to drive a 5% increase in comparable restaurant sales for the fourth quarter.

Epson Inkjet Printers Secure Dual Platinum Honors from Spaces4Learning

Epson America has secured two top-tier accolades in the 2026 Spaces4Learning New Product Awards, with the company’s inkjet technology earning Platinum recognition for its impact across K-12 and higher education sectors. The awards highlight the manufacturer's efforts to balance high-performance output with sustainable, low-maintenance hardware for modern schools.

Dr. Derrick Johnson Advocates for Ceramic Implants in Arlington

Speaking at The Closing Institute’s Full-Arch Boot Camp in Texas, Dr. Derrick Johnson of Oregon’s BioSmile Health addressed the evolution of metal-free implantology. His presentation focused on equipping clinicians with the technical protocols and communication strategies necessary to meet rising patient demand for biocompatible dental care.