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Mar 04 2026TECHNOLOGY

Illumia Rebrands and Celebrates 2026 Award Winners

The annual Momentum ’26 event, where users gather to learn and share, became the stage for Illumia’s fresh look. The company, known for its work in education, health care and corporate tech, rolled out a new visual identity that will replace the old Transact + CBORD name. A key part of the launch

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Mar 03 2026BUSINESS

New Streaming Giant on the Horizon

Paramount and HBO Max are set to merge into a single streaming service once Paramount Skydance completes its deal with Warner Bros. Discovery, pending regulatory approval. The combined platform would bring over 200 million direct‑to‑consumer subscribers together, creating a stronger competitor for t

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Mar 02 2026BUSINESS

New Investment Boosts OVO’s Global Reach

Applied Real Intelligence, a firm based in Santa Monica, has decided to give financial support to Toronto‑based brand October’s Very Own (OVO). The exact amount was not shared, but the move signals confidence in OVO’s growing popularity. OVO started as a music group in 2008, founded by Drake, Ol

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Feb 26 2026HEALTH

City Farms Boost Life for Seniors

A new study is looking at how city gardens can help older people stay healthier and happier. The research will test a program called Urban Care Farming, where seniors plant, tend, and harvest crops right in their own neighborhoods. By giving them a daily task that mixes physical work with social int

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Feb 17 2026BUSINESS

Atlanta’s Growth: From Music Beats to Basketball Courts

The city of Atlanta has become a hub for creativity, business, and community effort. A conversation with Tony Ressler, the owner of the Hawks, and Ludacris, a well‑known rapper and entrepreneur, reveals how this mix works. They explain that the city’s music scene, film projects, and tech ideas gi

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Feb 17 2026BUSINESS

A New Way to Connect Brands and Creators

Two experienced professionals, Anthony Damianakis and Pete Fergusson, are starting a new company called IPX. They want to make it easier for brands and content creators to work together. The company is based in Dubai, but it will also have offices in London and Sydney. IPX is like a marketplace whe

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Feb 14 2026BUSINESS

New Kids' Content Venture: Lumee Takes the Stage

A new player has entered the kids' digital content arena. Lumee, a collaboration between Hasbro Entertainment and Animaj, is setting out to make waves in digital advertising and brand partnerships. This team-up brings together some big names in kids' entertainment, like "Peppa Pig, " "Transformers,

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Feb 12 2026SCIENCE

Staying Active or Sitting Still: What the Genes Say About Lung Health

People around the world struggle with lung diseases that cause many deaths. Scientists are trying to understand if how much we move or sit affects the risk of getting these illnesses. A new study used a genetic method called Mendelian randomization to investigate the link between physical acti

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Feb 12 2026BUSINESS

How One Man Turned Rejection into a Media Empire

Cameron Lee Cowan didn't let rejection stop him. When editors ignored his emails and publications turned down his pitches, he decided to create his own space. This led to the birth of The Cameron Journal, a platform where he could share his thoughts freely. Today, it's a hub for news, culture, polit

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Feb 11 2026SPORTS

Balancing Fame, School and a Future: How One Skier Is Redefining Success

Eileen Gu has become a household name in the world of sports, not just because she excels on the slopes but also due to her savvy business moves. In 2023, Forbes reported that she earned $23. 1 million, placing her ahead of well‑known athletes like Naomi Osaka and Caitlin Clark. Her wealth comes lar

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