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Social Justice Books Launches New Platform Amid Rising Book Bans

As libraries and classrooms face record-breaking challenges to literature, the nonprofit Teaching for Change has overhauled its Social Justice Books platform. The initiative provides educators and families with a centralized, vetted database of children’s books, designed to push back against both overt censorship and corporate self-censorship in publishing.

Nanalysis Secures $1 Million Grant and Expands Quantum Partnerships

Calgary-based Nanalysis Scientific Corp. has secured a $1 million non-repayable government grant to bolster its supply chain and export competitiveness. The funding arrives alongside a surge of corporate activity, including a new six-unit spectrometer order from NVision Quantum Technologies and the permanent appointment of Heather Kury as CFO.

Investors Scrutinize Blaize Holdings Following Fraud Allegations

A 12% drop in Blaize Holdings stock on April 28, 2026, has triggered a formal investigation by the Rosen Law Firm. The inquiry follows a report from Pelican Way Research, which challenged the legitimacy of the company’s $50 million agreement with NeoTensr, prompting concerns over potentially misleading disclosures to shareholders.

PBF Energy Sets Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Date

PBF Energy Inc. will report its financial results for the second quarter of 2026 on Thursday, July 30, following the close of the current period. The Parsippany-based refiner, which operates facilities across five states, plans to discuss its quarterly performance during a live conference call and webcast at 8:30 a.m. ET.

Medical Solutions Secures Debt Deal to Bolster Workforce Growth

Omaha-based healthcare staffing firm Medical Solutions has finalized a comprehensive debt restructuring and financing agreement, aiming to stabilize its balance sheet and fuel long-term expansion. The move provides the company with increased liquidity and extended maturity windows, allowing for deeper investments into its proprietary technology and clinical workforce services.

Silvercorp Metals boosts mineral reserves at China-based Gaocheng mine

Silvercorp Metals Inc. has released an updated technical report for its Gaocheng silver-lead-zinc mine in China, revealing a 25% increase in total proven and probable mineral reserves. The new data, effective December 31, 2025, outlines a revised production profile extending operations at the Guangdong Province site through 2043.

Kewaunee Scientific Reports Annual Revenue Growth Amid Market Headwinds

Kewaunee Scientific Corporation reported fiscal year 2026 sales of $281.9 million, a 17.3% increase over the previous year, even as the company navigated a volatile operating environment and geopolitical instability. While top-line growth remained strong, net earnings dipped to $9.6 million from $11.4 million, reflecting the costs of corporate platform investments.

Hollywood's 'Plus Ones' take center stage in new podcast

What happens when the people who usually stand just outside the spotlight become the main event? Starting June 23, Emmy-winning host Lisa Joyner and producer Morgan Walsh pull back the curtain on fame-adjacent life, interviewing the spouses and partners of Hollywood’s biggest stars for their new podcast, Plus One with Lisa and Morgan.

Zinn Education Project Launches 2026-2027 Series on Black History

As legislative crackdowns on classroom curriculum intensify nationwide, the Zinn Education Project has unveiled its 2026–2027 schedule for the Teach the Black Freedom Struggle series. The initiative connects educators with historians and activists to bypass traditional, sanitized narratives in favor of rigorous, inquiry-based discussions on American history.

Rosen Law Firm Targets Futu Holdings Over Regulatory Crackdown

Futu Holdings Limited faces a potential class action investigation following reports that the brokerage misled investors regarding its compliance with Chinese cross-border securities regulations. Rosen Law Firm is now soliciting shareholders who suffered losses after the company’s American Depositary Shares plummeted amid a government enforcement campaign.

B2B Buyers Abandon Social Graces When Interacting with AI

When a salesperson enters a room, the performance begins; when an AI chatbot appears on a screen, the pretense vanishes. New research from 1mind reveals that B2B buyers drop their guard during automated interactions, openly discussing budgets, naming competitors, and asking the blunt, unfiltered questions they typically withhold from human representatives.

McCormick Sustains Century-Long Dividend Streak

Investors holding McCormick & Company common stock will receive a quarterly dividend of $0.48 per share on July 20, 2026. This payout marks the 102nd consecutive year the Hunt Valley-based flavor giant has distributed dividends to its shareholders, maintaining a track record of stability for the Maryland-based corporation.

John Herrington to Step Down as President of Midea America

After nearly three years at the helm of Midea America Corporation, John Herrington will step down as President on September 30, 2026. A veteran with 42 years in consumer electronics, Herrington is credited with accelerating the firm’s rapid expansion into the U.S. home appliance market before transitioning into an advisory role.

Union One and LaborForce Media Form Strategic Alliance

A new one-year partnership between Union One and LaborForce Media aims to expand the reach of Member Valued Programs across the U.S. labor movement. By combining Union One’s benefit administration expertise with LaborForce Media’s communications network, the initiative seeks to bolster union retention and deepen member engagement nationwide.

Saudi Arabia Opens Digital Portal for Foreign Property Ownership

Foreign investors and residents can now apply for real estate ownership across Saudi Arabia through the newly launched Saudi Properties portal. The platform centralizes regulatory procedures, marking a significant shift in the Kingdom’s property market following the Foreign Real Estate Ownership Law that took effect earlier this year.

ATI Opens Aerospace Manufacturing Facility in Mexico

A newly commissioned facility in Chihuahua, Mexico, now anchors ATI Inc.’s efforts to alleviate aerospace supply chain bottlenecks. By consolidating machining, nondestructive testing, and quality verification into a single workflow, the company aims to accelerate the production of engine components for both legacy and next-generation aviation programs.

Associated Banc-Corp Sets July 23 Date for Second Quarter Results

Green Bay-based Associated Banc-Corp will report its second quarter 2026 financial performance on July 23, 2026, following the close of market trading. The announcement precedes an investor conference call scheduled for 4:00 p.m. Central Time, where executives will discuss the company’s latest quarterly outcomes and financial position.

BorgWarner Schedules Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Call

BorgWarner Inc. will host a conference call on August 5, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss its financial performance for the second quarter. Investors and interested parties can access the live audio webcast through the company’s dedicated investor relations portal at www.borgwarner.com/investors.

RPC CEO Ben M. Palmer to Retire After Three Decades

After a thirty-year tenure defined by fiscal discipline and strategic diversification, RPC, Inc. President and CEO Ben M. Palmer has announced his retirement. The company’s board of directors has launched a formal search for a successor, with Palmer expected to step down from his post by the end of 2026.

CHOP and Carnegie Mellon Secure $39 Million for Fetal Monitoring Tech

A consortium led by Carnegie Mellon University and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has received a $39.3 million grant from ARPA-H to overhaul labor monitoring. The four-year initiative aims to replace outdated heart rate sensors with wearable technology capable of detecting fetal hypoxia in real-time.

Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund Sets Monthly Payout

Shareholders of the Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund will receive a monthly distribution of $0.15340 per share on July 22, 2026. The payment, authorized under the fund’s managed distribution policy, follows an ex-dividend date of July 10, 2026, for all investors of record by that same day.

EOG Resources Sets August 5 Date for Second Quarter Earnings Call

EOG Resources will pull back the curtain on its second quarter 2026 financial performance on August 5, 2026, hosting a conference call and live webcast at 9 a.m. Central time to detail the company's operational progress and recent production results from its primary assets in the United States and Trinidad.

SIKORA Launches LPO Software for Wire and Cable Quality Control

Downers Grove-based SIKORA has introduced its Line Performance Optimizer, a software tool designed to detect production fluctuations in real time. By bypassing traditional averaging of measurement data, the system provides operators with immediate visibility into extrusion processes, aiming to reduce defects in sensitive data cable manufacturing.

Gildan Activewear faces class action probe after short seller report

A sharp 18.7 percent drop in Gildan Activewear shares on June 16, 2026, has triggered a securities investigation by the Rosen Law Firm. The inquiry focuses on whether the Canadian apparel manufacturer misled investors regarding its organic growth and sales practices following allegations from Jehoshaphat Research.

NNN REIT Expands Credit Facility and Trims Borrowing Costs

Orlando-based NNN REIT has secured a $200 million incremental term loan, pushing the total capacity of its senior unsecured facility to $500 million. The company plans to deploy these funds for general corporate needs while simultaneously locking in interest rate hedges to manage long-term debt exposure through 2029.

Nasdaq Moves to Delist Zhuhai-Based Smart Digital Group

Smart Digital Group Limited faces imminent removal from the Nasdaq exchange following a formal notice issued June 17. The decision stems from the exchange’s discretionary authority to protect market integrity after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission previously implemented a trading suspension on the company’s securities last September.

Rosen Law Firm Targets Wise Group Over Alleged Misleading Disclosures

A Brussels money laundering probe has triggered a securities investigation into Wise Group plc, as investors weigh potential class action litigation. The inquiry centers on allegations that the payment processor misled the public regarding its business operations, a claim that surfaced following reports of impending criminal court summons.

D2L Brightspace Secures Leader Status in 15 G2 Summer 2026 Reports

Fifteen distinct accolades now highlight the D2L Brightspace learning platform, following the release of G2’s Summer 2026 industry reports. The rankings, which place the software in the Leader tier, rely on verified customer feedback across global, corporate, and regional markets to gauge satisfaction and market presence.

Illinois Expands Medicaid Coverage for Preterm Birth Blood Testing

Illinois has amended its Public Aid Code to mandate Medicaid coverage for proteomic blood testing designed to predict spontaneous preterm births. This legislative shift aims to curb the state’s high rate of premature deliveries, which saw over 13,000 instances in 2024, by facilitating earlier clinical intervention for high-risk patients.