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Corvallis, Oregon, Aug. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Oregon Tilth, a leading nonprofit organic certifier, educator, and advocate dedicated to supporting and promoting biologically sound and socially equitable agriculture, today announced Kellee T. James as its next Chief Executive Officer. James brings more than 20 years of leadership experience at the intersection of agriculture, climate, environmental markets, sustainable food systems, and mission-driven organizations. An entrepreneur, economist, and ecosystem builder, James has built and scaled organizations that connect farmers, industry, capital, public policy, and market systems to advance a more transparent and sustainable food and agriculture economy. James’ appointment marks a…

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Aug. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — More than 175,000 votes from parents, students, families and communities across all 50 states helped select the 10 winners of Simple Modern’s third-annual Stock Your School campaign, one of the nation’s largest community-driven teacher appreciation initiatives.  The campaign awarded nearly $200,000 in classroom grants and school-wide supplies to winning educators, and teachers rallied their communities across the entire country to support them and their schools. Now in its third year, Stock Your School invited educators to be nominated before opening public voting, giving communities the opportunity to recognize outstanding teachers through…

FARGO, N.D., Aug. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (Noridian), a leader in developing solutions for health care programs, is pleased to announce that Susan J. Anderson has joined the organization as vice president of compliance. Anderson is a seasoned compliance and ethics executive with extensive experience leading health care compliance, privacy, regulatory and legal programs. Throughout her career, she has helped organizations strengthen compliance effectiveness, manage regulatory risk and foster cultures grounded in integrity and accountability. Most recently, Anderson served as chief ethics and compliance officer for CareSource, where she led a nationally recognized compliance program…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ariana Grande has pulled out of an upcoming stage musical in London, producers said, and plans to withdraw from the public eye for a break from the intense scrutiny she faces. Grande had been due to star alongside her “Wicked” co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of Stephen Sondheim’s “Sunday in the Park With George” at the Barbican theater in 2027.Empire Street Productions said Sunday that Grande will no longer be part of the London production. A representative for Grande told People magazine that the 33-year-old singer “will be taking a step…

Today, I’m talking with Toni Schneider, who is the brand new CEO of the social platform Bluesky — he formally took over after a short stint as interim CEO. This is one of my favorite kinds of interviews to do on Decoder, because a couple years ago, we had Bluesky’s prior CEO, Jay Graber, on the show — she’s now the company’s chief innovation officer, and all of that kind of shuffle is pure Decoder bait. And a new CEO often brings with them new priorities, which is perhaps the most Decoder subject of all.Bluesky in particular is a company…

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Holley Performance Brands (NYSE: HLLY), home to a portfolio of iconic automotive brands serving enthusiasts across the high-performance aftermarket, today announced an expanded retail partnership with a major national retail partner that will broaden placement of Holley’s leading performance brands across the partner’s store and distribution network beginning in the third quarter of 2026. Through the expanded partnership, the retail partner is refreshing its in-store performance planogram and increasing supporting inventory within its distribution network, creating broader access to Holley products for performance enthusiasts across the partner’s stores and online. The update…

Englewood Cliffs, NJ, Aug. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Palmer’s®, the trusted leader in skincare for over 185 years, announces the launch of its new Cocoa Butter Formula Lemon Sorbet Collection, a brightening body care line that pairs proven skin brightening ingredients, Vitamin C and Niacinamide, with an irresistible sweet lemon fine fragrance. Designed for today’s fragrance-first beauty consumer, the collection delivers 72-hour moisture, visible radiance, and a scent experience that lingers long after application. As fragrance reshapes the body care category, consumers are seeking formulas that deliver visible skincare results with a scent worth obsessing over. Palmer’s Lemon Sorbet…

Strengthens service and supply across key U.S. markets by bringing together a century of technical expertise and trusted customers relationships DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Aug. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Univar Solutions LLC (“Univar Solutions” or “the Company”), a leading global solutions provider to users of specialty ingredients and chemicals, today announced it has acquired H.M. Royal, a highly respected 101-year-old specialty distributor of rubber, plastics, and adhesive additives. The addition of H.M. Royal strengthens the Performance Materials business within the Ingredients + Specialties from Univar Solutions division, expanding access to specialized products, technical knowledge, and long-standing customer relationships, particularly on…

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Aug. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BMC Helix, a global leader in software solutions that help the world’s most forward-thinking organizations reset the economics of IT, has been named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for IT Service Management Platforms[1] for the 10th time. As a creator and accelerator of the ServiceOps category, BMC Helix is advancing an operating model that connects service management and operations through shared context, coordinated workflows, AI-driven intelligence, and governed execution. This helps teams move from fragmented signals and serial handoffs to a coordinated response centred on the service and its business impact.…

ORANGE, Calif., Aug. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AO, a leading full-service architecture firm, earned a record-setting Grand Awards and 24 Merit Awards at the 63rd Annual Gold Nuggets, one of the building industry’s largest and most prestigious design programs. First recognized by the Gold Nuggets in 1981, AO’s latest honors reflect a legacy of enduring design excellence and the firm’s continued commitment to creating distinctive, human-centered environments. “24 awards across 16 categories is a tremendous honor,” said RC Alley, managing partner at AO. “These awards recognize great design, but what they really represent are the relationships behind every development.…