General News

Las Vegas – September 25, 2026 -- Columbus Vegetable Oils has opened a new packing and distribution facility in North Las Vegas, Nevada, marking a expansion of its West Coast operations as the company marks 90 years in business.

New rail-served plant to ship millions of pounds of edible oils annually

The facility increases production capacity to ship millions of pounds of edible oils annually throughout the West Coast, according to the company. It is equipped with processing technology designed to serve food manufacturers, foodservice operators and retailers.

Facility offers conventional, non-GMO and organic oil lines

The plant will stock a range of conventional, non-GMO and organic oils, including soybean, canola, olive, safflower, avocado and corn. The expansion strengthens the company's ability to serve customers across the West Coast region.

Los Angeles – September 25, 2026 -- A fraud alert from a Lear Capital employee led Antioch, California police to dismantle a multi-state identity theft operation with combined victim losses of nearly $30,000, the Antioch Police Department said.

Employee tip triggers police investigation into suspicious transactions

On September 25, 2026, a Lear Capital employee flagged account activity believed to be fraudulent and alerted the Antioch Police Department. Detective Ryan Duff traced the transactions to victims in multiple states.

Cambridge, Mass. – September 25, 2026 -- Forbes has named Farm Aid Co-Executive Director and Program Director Shorlette Ammons to its 2026 50 Over 50: Impact list, recognizing her role in strengthening family farmers and rural food systems.

Forbes list marks sixth year honoring women over 50

The list, produced in partnership with Mika Brzezinski's Know Your Value initiative, is now in its sixth edition, celebrating women driving impact at age 50 and beyond. Ammons' selection cites her work addressing barriers facing family farmers, particularly Black, Indigenous and other farmers of color, and building farmer-led power within agricultural systems.

Arlington – September 25, 2026 -- Communities In Schools (CIS) has appointed 10 alumni to its National Alumni Advisory Council, a body tasked with shaping engagement strategy across the organization's national network.

Ten alumni from CIS affiliates nationwide join the new council

The cohort draws from CIS chapters including Atlanta, Tacoma, Georgia, Los Angeles, Charlotte-Mecklenburg, Eastern Pennsylvania, Nevada, South Carolina, East Texas and Nation's Capital. Members are Ariana Ellis, Leanna Esquivel, J'Niyah Freeman, Bryan Harris, Amanye Jinwright, James Leap, Kaylee Main-Gomez, Miracle Mozzee, James Rivera and Kuniya Young. The group will advise on alumni programs, network connectivity and leadership pathways.

San Diego – September 25, 2026 -- SOCi Inc. secured three separate industry recognitions in the third quarter of 2026, ranking #1 in Marketing Products & Services on Entrepreneur's 9th Annual Top Franchise Suppliers list, landing on the Inc. 5000 for a ninth consecutive year, and reaching finalist status in five categories at The 2026 A.I. Awards.

Franchisors rate SOCi highest in its category for a second straight year

Entrepreneur's ranking draws from an annual survey of franchisors that generated more than 1,000 responses this year, scoring over 180 suppliers across 13 categories on quality, cost, and value. More than 75 franchise brands reported using SOCi, giving it an average rating of 4.57 out of 5 and the top spot in Marketing Products & Services -- SOCi's second consecutive year at #1 and seventh straight year in the top three. The list appears in Entrepreneur's September/October 2026 double issue.

Cambridge, Mass. – September 25, 2026 -- Blitzy has signed a 52,000-rentable-square-foot office lease at One Kendall Square, the largest new office lease completed in Cambridge in 2026, according to JLL, which represented the company in the deal.

Blitzy quadruples headcount after $200 million raise

The autonomous software development company, founded in Cambridge in 2023, raised $200 million in May 2026 at a $1.4 billion valuation in a round led by Northzone. Blitzy quadrupled its headcount in the first half of 2026 and now employs more than 200 people in Cambridge.

Vancouver – September 25, 2026 -- Clarius Mobile Health has been named to TIME's list of the World's Top HealthTech Companies 2026 for the second consecutive year, placing it among just 500 companies selected from thousands reviewed globally.

TIME and Statista ranked Clarius on financial performance, reputation and online engagement

The list, presented by TIME and Statista Inc., was announced on September 25, 2026. Statista evaluated thousands of HealthTech companies worldwide before narrowing the field to the top 500 recognized for their performance across financial, reputational and engagement metrics.

Washington – September 25, 2026 -- Moore has been named brand agency of record for the Alzheimer's Association, expanding an existing fundraising mandate to now cover strategy, creative and media across the health organization's master brand.

Moore expands scope beyond fundraising into full brand management

The appointment follows a competitive review process and grants Moore oversight of all brand creative development, paid media planning and delivery, and marketing across the Association's master brand and national initiatives. The agency will also support select medical and scientific research communications, product launches, and campaigns aimed at reinforcing the Association's position in brain health.

Beijing – September 25, 2026 -- Honor's global smartphone shipments surpassed 71 million units in 2025, making it the fastest-growing leading smartphone vendor after the company's domestic market share had collapsed to just 3% following its November 2020 spinoff from Huawei.

Shipments climbed 25% in Q1 2026 despite market headwinds

Honor extended its recovery into 2026, with first-quarter shipments rising 25% even as broader smartphone demand faced pressure. The gains follow a period in which the roughly 7,000-person team operated without an owned operating system or manufacturing facilities.

Irvine, Calif. – September 25, 2026 -- TCL has become a "Proud Partner of the Green Bay Packers" under a new multi-year agreement granting the consumer electronics brand in-stadium signage, video board sponsorships, and digital activations at Lambeau Field.

TCL secures branding rights across Lambeau Field and Packers digital channels

The deal gives TCL rights to use Packers trademarks in advertising and promotional materials, subject to team approval, alongside video board replay sponsorships and in-stadium signage at Lambeau Field. The partnership also extends to digital advertising and social media activations across Packers-owned channels for the duration of the NFL season.