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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--USA TODAY Sports, part of USA TODAY Co., Inc. (NYSE: TDAY) and PlayVS, North America’s leading scholastic and collegiate gaming platform, today announced the official launch of the USA TODAY Sports National High School Esports Championship. The event builds on the momentum of the USA TODAY SUPER 25 Esports Rankings, launched by USA TODAY Sports and PlayVS in 2024, to recognize North America’s top high school esports teams. As part of USA TODAY Sports’ expanding commit...

VENICE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PGT Windows and Doors, part of MITER Brands, recently updated its hurricane preparedness page to include expert insights and free resources that building professionals can share with their customers, including a downloadable guide. Homeowners turn to the pros to help safeguard their property against hurricane damage, seeking advice on everything from construction materials and storm-ready renovations to safety tips. Among the tips offered are: Inspect the roof for...

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) today announced that its Fiber for Breakfast series will celebrate its 300th episode on Wednesday, October 14, with special guest Arielle Roth, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information and Administrator of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). Over 300 episodes, Fiber for Breakfast has become a weekly forum for the broadband industry to hear directly from the policymaker...

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The countdown to Doomsday has begun. Starting Nov. 4, Dunkin’ and Marvel Studios’ “Avengers: Doomsday” will collide in a limited-time lineup of character-inspired drinks, donuts and collectibles at participating Dunkin’ restaurants nationwide. This is only the beginning, with more surprises to be announced at the top of November. A Menu Assembled for Every Fan The limited-time beverage lineup includes: Iced Captain’ccino: Espresso, caramel flavor and coffee milk, lightl...

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fleetguard®, a brand of Atmus Filtration Technologies, is proud to celebrate National Truckers Appreciation Day. This celebration honors the dedicated people who keep goods moving, communities connected and everyday life running here in the United States of America. Fleetguard is dedicated to protecting the engines and equipment that provide drivers with reliable performance on the road. On Sunday, Oct. 4, Fleetguard will surprise drivers at the Love’s Travel...

SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Social Commerce Summit will bring its 2026 fall series to Salt Lake City on Wednesday, September 16, at Young Living Headquarters Auditorium, gathering over 20 speakers representing resources and brands that have built, scaled or sold inside social commerce. US social commerce sales are projected to top $100 billion in 2026. Social Commerce Summit has one unbreakable rule: no speaker without a real business behind them and the resources to support. Everyone who...

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Over 90 Segal Trials employees have joined CISCRP’s 8th Annual Medical Heroes Appreci-A-Thon, a two-week event combining physical activity and fundraising to recognize the clinical research participants and professionals who make medical progress possible. Running September 1 through September 15, the Appreci-A-Thon raises funds to support CISCRP’s work educating and empowering patients and the public about clinical research. Just two days into the challenge, Segal Trial...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pilot, the largest travel center network in North America, is celebrating Driver Appreciation Month this September, with special offers and the return of its annual Road Warrior contest. Nominations for this year’s Road Warrior contest are now open, and one outstanding professional driver will be recognized with a Kenworth W990 truck customized by the Diesel Brothers and a $50,000 cash prize.* Throughout September, Pilot will also offer in-app deals and host e...

NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) hosted a roundtable with U.S. Rep. Bill Foster (IL-11), U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (IL-06), member financial institutions, trade association partners, and industry leaders for a discussion on housing finance, financial services, and community development issues affecting communities across Illinois. Both Congressmen are senior members of the U.S. House Financial Services Committee with jurisdiction over the ba...

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Five Hicks Thomas attorneys have been named to the 2026 edition of the Lawdragon 500 Leading Real Estate Lawyers guide. Firm partners John B. Thomas, J. Stephen Barrick, Gregg C. Laswell and Colin Watterson and senior counsel Allison Fisher were selected for the third annual Lawdragon real estate list. Lawdragon says the work of lawyers on its 2026 list “impacts everyone – from the offices we work in, to our homes, from affordable housing to the most swank Las Vegas re...