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Why Insulation Fails to Stop Drafts in Older Homes

A room may remain freezing even after a fresh layer of insulation is installed, a phenomenon Darren Haggett attributes to neglected air leaks. While insulation serves as a thermal blanket for building surfaces, it cannot block the convective air currents that snake through gaps in a home’s structural envelope.

Texas Health Plans Expand Access for Students Returning to Class

With over 1.6 million Texans enrolled in regional coverage, the Texas Association of Community Health Plans is pushing for a broader focus on student wellness. As classrooms fill up across the state, the organization is leveraging local partnerships to bridge the gap between clinical checkups and essential community-based support services.

Live at the Station Festival Heads to Texas A&M Campus

The Live at the Station music festival will move to the heart of College Station this fall, transforming Texas A&M’s Aggie Park into a concert venue for the first time. Scheduled for November 7, 2026, the one-day event coincides with the university's 150th anniversary celebration.

Later Consolidates Influencer Marketing and Affiliate Commerce

Seventeen clicks occur every second on Later’s network, driving 86,000 daily sales and pushing the platform’s total creator payouts past $300 million. As the company reports revenue doubling over two years, it is folding its affiliate arm, Mavely, into the Later brand to create a unified full-funnel marketing system.

Carlos Sainz and New Era Launch TEAM FIFTY5 Lifestyle Collection

Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz is stepping off the racetrack to debut a new headwear and apparel collaboration with New Era. The TEAM FIFTY5 Fall/Holiday 2026 collection shifts the focus from high-speed performance to refined, everyday essentials, grounding the motorsport brand in a versatile, lifestyle-focused aesthetic.

Consumers Energy Launches Digital Verification Tool for Field Crews

Residents in southeast Michigan and surrounding regions can now verify the legitimacy of utility workers through a new online portal. By inputting an address into the Crew Check platform, customers gain access to vehicle identification details, providing a digital safeguard against unauthorized access to their properties during natural gas upgrades.

NASB Financial Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.35 Per Share

Kansas City-based NASB Financial, Inc. will distribute a quarterly cash dividend of $0.35 per share to its investors later this month. The board-approved payout serves stockholders of record as of September 11, with the funds scheduled for distribution on September 25, 2026.

Investors Face September Deadline in Cogent Communications Class Action

Investors in Cogent Communications Holdings have until September 21, 2026, to file as lead plaintiffs in a securities class action lawsuit. The litigation centers on allegations that the company misled shareholders regarding the viability of its optical wavelength backlog, painting an inflated picture of future revenue potential.

Monks Secures Leader Status in Gartner Magic Quadrant

CMOs are narrowing their agency rosters to survive an era of flat budgets and AI disruption, a shift that has propelled S4 Capital’s Monks into the leader quadrant of the August 2026 Gartner report. The firm now faces the mandate of proving measurable ROI while scaling personalized content at speed.

BitcoinIRA Launches Taxable Accounts to Bypass Retirement Restrictions

Las Vegas-based BitcoinIRA is shedding its retirement-only focus with the introduction of Freedom Accounts, a new taxable investment vehicle. By bypassing the rigid contribution limits and distribution rules of traditional IRAs, the platform now allows users to manage both long-term retirement holdings and active, non-retirement digital assets from a single dashboard.

Fred Giahi Brings Personalized Senior Care Guidance to South Fulton

After watching his own family struggle to find adequate care for relatives facing Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, Fred Giahi has launched a local branch of Trua Senior Living Locators. The service aims to replace the exhausting, often confusing search process with a more compassionate, clinically-informed approach for South Fulton families.

Investors Target PROCEPT BioRobotics Over Alleged Sales Inflation

A federal securities class action lawsuit now targets PROCEPT BioRobotics, alleging the company artificially inflated revenue by pushing bulk handpiece discounts that far exceeded actual medical demand. Investors who acquired common stock between February 28, 2024, and February 25, 2026, face a September 22, 2026, deadline to seek lead plaintiff status.

Wix Faces Class Action Lawsuit Following Share Price Collapse

A 27% drop in Wix.com shares this May has triggered a securities class action lawsuit, with investors alleging the company misled them regarding the financial strain caused by its AI-driven initiatives. The legal challenge centers on whether Wix hid the true costs and competitive failures of its Harmony and Base44 platforms.

Club Med Launches Annual Ski Sale Offering Discounts for Winter 2026-27

Travelers looking to secure their winter getaways have a limited two-week window to capitalize on Club Med's "Ski Days" promotion, which runs through September 15. The sale promises up to $1,040 in instant savings on bookings at various French Alps resorts and the company's Canadian property in Québec-Charlevoix.

Claroty Gains Top Marks in Forrester OT Security Evaluation

Forrester Research has identified Claroty as both a Leader and a Customer Favorite in its Q3 2026 report on operational technology security. The cyber-physical systems protection firm secured the highest possible scores across nine criteria, spanning technical capabilities in vulnerability management and strategic innovation in pricing and adoption.

Nozomi Networks Secures Lead Position in Q3 2026 Forrester Wave

Nozomi Networks has been named a leader in The Forrester Wave: Operational Technology Security Solutions, Q3 2026, marking a significant milestone in a year defined by aggressive AI integration and corporate expansion. The company is one of only four vendors to secure the top-tier ranking in this competitive market evaluation.

ATAP and ERPHealth Launch Labor-Led Behavioral Health Network

The Allied Trades Assistance Program has launched a high-performance network for behavioral health, marking a shift in how organized labor manages member care. By partnering with ERPHealth to implement third-party outcome validation, the initiative moves beyond traditional claims data to prioritize measurable clinical results and provider accountability.

Euro-Wall Overhauls Sales Strategy to Embed Senior Expertise in Field

Conflict lead: While construction projects often suffer from fragmented communication between manufacturers and design teams, Euro-Wall is dismantling its traditional sales hierarchy. The Florida-based fenestration firm is shifting senior leadership directly into regional roles to bridge the gap between architectural specification and on-site installation.

Fervo Energy Under Investigation Following Post-IPO Revenue Warning

Shares of Fervo Energy plunged 16% on August 12 after management revealed that transmission curtailments at its flagship Cape Station project would significantly hinder future revenue. The sudden disclosure, which pushed the stock to $20.16—well below its $27 May IPO price—has triggered a formal investigation into the company’s transparency.

S&P Global finalizes acquisition of data center intelligence firm

S&P Global confirmed the completion of its acquisition of datacenterHawk, a strategic move designed to bolster the company’s infrastructure and energy market intelligence. The integration merges datacenterHawk’s asset-level data with S&P Global Energy’s existing forecasting capabilities to provide a unified view of the AI-driven infrastructure ecosystem.

Guggenheim Strategic Opportunities Fund Under Investigation

A 6.6% single-day share price drop on August 20 has triggered a formal investigation by Hagens Berman into the Guggenheim Strategic Opportunities Fund. The legal probe examines allegations that the fund sustained high dividend payouts by selling new shares rather than relying on underlying portfolio earnings.

Withum Absorbs Chatsworth-Based Farber Hass Hurley LLP

Accounting firm Withum has integrated Chatsworth-based Farber Hass Hurley LLP into its Southern California operations, effective September 1, 2026. The move brings three partners and roughly 30 staff members into Withum’s Los Angeles office, marking a significant push to bolster the firm’s assurance and tax capabilities on the West Coast.

Beyond Supplies: Dignity Grows University Tackles Period Poverty Roots

For years, the movement to end period poverty remained tethered to the distribution of menstrual products. Dignity Grows University, a live online platform launched in early 2026, is challenging this narrow focus by reframing the crisis as a systemic issue rooted in culture, economic inequality, and persistent social stigma.

NCIER Launches Free Active Shooter Response Training for Schools

Most school staff understand the basics of a lockdown, but few are prepared for the chaotic minutes that follow an active shooter event. To bridge this gap, the National Center for Integrated Emergency Response (NCIER) released a free, self-paced online curriculum designed to synchronize schools and first responders.

Hampton University Shapes the Future of AI Ethics and Workforce Access

As Virginia cements its status as the nation's primary data center hub, Hampton University is positioning itself as a critical counterweight to the technological divide. By launching a comprehensive AI ecosystem, the institution aims to ensure that marginalized communities are not just passive consumers of artificial intelligence, but architects of its development.

Pizza Industry Rallies for Childhood Cancer Research

Every day, 43 families in the United States receive a devastating pediatric cancer diagnosis. This September, the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation is countering that statistic with Pizza for Good, a nationwide campaign mobilizing pizzerias, suppliers, and tech partners to fund research for safer, more effective treatments.

Horizon Petroleum Clears Mechanical Hurdles at Lachowice 7 Well

After weeks of complex milling and fishing operations, Calgary-based Horizon Petroleum has finally cleared the Lachowice 7 wellbore of legacy equipment dating back to 1999. The successful recovery of the downhole packer marks a turning point, allowing the company to move toward production testing in southern Poland.

Demystifying the First Therapy Session with Geoff Winfree

Stepping into a therapist's office for the first time often triggers anxiety, fueled by uncertainty about how to begin or what to disclose. Geoff Winfree, clinical director at Centerpoint Counseling in Rexburg, Idaho, clarifies that an initial appointment is designed to build comfort rather than force immediate breakthroughs.

Alibaba Faces Securities Fraud Lawsuit Over AI and Military Ties

Investors who suffered losses in Alibaba Group Holding Limited between June 2025 and June 2026 are being urged to contact Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP. A class action lawsuit, Wistisen v. Alibaba, alleges the company misled shareholders regarding its regulatory status and unauthorized use of third-party AI models.