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1. Mountainside Urges Maternal Mental Health Awareness Amid Panettiere Death and Clancy Trial
   NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The death of actress Hayden Panettiere and the ongoing murder trial of Lindsay Clancy have placed maternal mental health at the center of national conversation, raising questions about how postpartum conditions are recognized and treated. Panettiere, who died at age 36, spoke publicly about postpartum depression and its overlap with alcohol use. Meanwhile, testimony in Clancy’s trial has focused on her mental health before the deaths of her three children. Her defense
2. شركة Xsolla تضيف أكثر من 15 طريقة دفع محلية جديدة، ما يتيح لمطوري الألعاب الوصول إلى اللاعبين في مختلف أنحاء آسيا والمحيط الهادئ وأوروبا والأمريكتين
   لوس أنجلوس--(BUSINESS WIRE)--أعلنت اليوم شركة Xsolla، العالمية المتخصصة في تجارة ألعاب الفيديو، عن إضافة أكثر من 15 طريقة دفع جديدة إلى Xsolla Payments، وذلك قبيل انعقاد Gamescom 2026، لتشمل مناطق آسيا وأوقيانوسيا وأوروبا والشرق الأوسط وأفريقيا والأمريكتين، إذ يمكن الآن لمطوري وناشري الألعاب قبول طرق الدفع المحلية التي يستخدمها اللاعبون بالفعل في أسواق تمتد من إندونيسيا والفلبين إلى ألمانيا وفرنسا والولايات المتحدة، من دون الحاجة إلى إجراء أي عمليات تكامل إضافية لكل طريقة دفع على حدة.يتناول هذا
3. Team Liquid and Alienware Extend Esports' Longest-Running Partnership
   LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global esports powerhouse Team Liquid and Dell Technologies’ iconic gaming brand, Alienware, today announced a new five-year extension of their historic collaboration, continuing the longest-running partnership in esports. The new agreement, which includes future extension options, carries through 2031. As Alienware celebrates its 30th anniversary and 15 years alongside Team Liquid, the two organizations have chosen to double down on a shared belief: that sustained
4. Bomb Pop Returns to Little League® as Official Ice Pop and Official Frozen Treat Ahead of Little League Baseball® World Series
   CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bomb Pop®, the original red, white, and blue ice pop, today announced a partnership with Little League® to become the Official Ice Pop of Little League Baseball and Softball. The partnership brings together two familiar summer traditions and builds on Bomb Pop’s natural role in the moments surrounding youth baseball, from hot afternoons at the ballfield to post-game celebrations. The partnership will come to life at the 2026 Little League Baseball® World Series in Will
5. Rising Costs Are Reshaping Colorado’s Concert and Festival Season, Red Rocks Credit Union Survey Finds
   LITTLETON, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Whether it's catching a show at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, spending a weekend at a music festival or buying tickets for one last summer concert, many Coloradans are discovering that this year's biggest hurdle isn't finding something to do. It's finding room for it in the budget. Newly released results from Red Rocks Credit Union’s Summer Squeeze Survey show that nearly one-third of Coloradans plan to skip concerts, festivals and other major summer events because
6. Warner Bros. Pictures, Legendary Pictures and The Film and TV Charity Announce the Royal Film Performance™ of DIGGER
   LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Warner Bros. Pictures, Legendary Pictures and The Film and TV Charity announce the Royal Film Performance™ of DIGGER
7. Anoki AI Awarded AI Marketing Copilot of the Year for ContextIQ Platform
   MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Anoki AI, the video AI company, today announced that ContextIQ, its AI-native CTV planning platform, has been named “AI Marketing Copilot of the Year” in the 9th annual MarTech Breakthrough Awards. The recognition validates Anoki’s pioneering approach to AI, which understands what is actually happening inside streaming video, scene by scene — giving advertisers unprecedented transparency and control over where their ads appear. For years, the industry tre
8. SMT Takes IndyCar Technology to the Streets for the Historic Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.
   WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #BroadcastTechnology--History in the making: On Aug. 23, SMT is bringing its full race broadcast technology suite to FOX Sports' coverage of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix.
9. Antthony Mark Hankins’ Claims Against QVC and HSN Preserved Under Confirmed Chapter 11 Plan
   SAVANNAH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--QVC's confirmed Chapter 11 plan preserves Antthony Mark Hankins' federal lawsuit claims as the case resumes in Pennsylvania.
10. Comcast Launches Xfinity Shield, Redefining Intelligent Home Protection
    PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Comcast introduces Xfinity Shield, a first-of-its-kind platform for intelligent home protection. Xfinity Shield leverages AI capabilities embedded across the nation’s largest converged network and Xfinity Gateway technology to transform WiFi into an always-on layer of cybersecurity, physical and family protection. As homes become increasingly connected, so do the risks that come with them. The average Xfinity customer now connects 36 devices to WiFi, exposing hous
11. Xsolla Partner Network Expands Verified Creator Partnerships and Unifies Campaign Management Ahead of gamescom 2026
    LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, today announced an expansion of the Xsolla Partner Network ahead of gamescom 2026 in Cologne, giving game developers a simpler, more reliable way to grow their games through creators. The creator platform now lives within Xsolla Publisher Account, where developers already run their business, with verified creator onboarding and a redesigned and unified campaign workflow. Flat-fee campaigns, a new guaranteed payment opti
12. Macy’s Kicks Off the 100-Day Countdown to the 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®
    NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Macy’s is kicking off a 100-day countdown to the 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®, a once-in-a-century milestone that has inspired timeless traditions, sparked imaginations and created unforgettable memories for decades. As the creator of this beloved holiday spectacle, and as part of the brand’s Celebrations Start at Macy’s platform, Macy’s is welcoming customers to this milestone journey to celebrate life’s biggest and smallest moments over the next 100 days as
13. Lucky Strike Entertainment Partners with Evite to Make Party Planning Even Easier
    RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lucky Strike Entertainment is proud to announce a new partnership with Evite, the world’s leading digital platform for bringing people together.
14. Dr. Becky Kennedy Joins Yoto Daily Podcast to Answer Kids’ Biggest Back-to-School Questions
    NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Yoto, the screen-free audio platform that helps kids own their routines, today announced a partnership with Dr. Becky Kennedy, clinical psychologist, mom of three, and founder of Good Inside. The collaboration combines Yoto’s kid-led, screen-free audio platform with Dr. Becky’s practical parenting approach to help families navigate the back-to-school transition with routines that build independence. To anchor the partnership, Dr. Becky will make an appearance on Yoto’
15. KOCCA to Showcase 13 Korean Game Companies at ‘Gamescom 2026’ with PC, Mobile, and VR Lineups
    COLOGNE, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #Gamescom2026--KOCCA is offering a chance to meet 13 promising Korean game companies at the Korea Joint Pavilion of Gamescom 2026
16. Subscription TV Hits Record High While Video Streaming and Sports Betting Slip Despite Product Improvements, ACSI Data Show
    ANN ARBOR, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #ACSI--Satisfaction among video streaming services and online sports betting platforms slips, while social media and subscription TV rise.
17. Ategrity Launches Four New Products Powered by Its Productionized Underwriting Model
    NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ategrity Specialty Insurance Company Holdings (NYSE:ASIC) today announced the launch of four new specialty products for small and medium-sized businesses: Life Sciences, Energy, Sports & Entertainment, and Environmental Liability. The expansion marks the next phase of Ategrity’s product roadmap and a natural continuation of the strategy the company has successfully executed across its casualty, property, and management and professional liability businesses. “Ategr
18. Diversified Expands Global Services Strategy with New Managed Services Practice
    PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Diversified, a global leader in audiovisual, broadcast and digital experience integration, today announced its new Global Managed Services Practice, bringing together the company’s proven managed services capabilities into one organization. Rob Mello has joined Diversified as Vice President-Global Managed Services to lead the new practice. The new practice reflects a broader evolution in how organizations manage increasingly connected and business-critical technol
19. Tappytoon Expands Fan Connections at Anime NYC 2026
    LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AnimeNYC--Contents First, the company behind the global webtoon platform Tappytoon, today announced that it will return to Anime NYC 2026, taking place August 20–23 in New York's Javits Center, with an official industry panel and a dedicated booth for Club JEM, Tappytoon’s official merch shop. Following its Club JEM booth at last year’s event, Tappytoon is expanding its Anime NYC presence with an industry conversation and a hands-on fan activation. Together, the panel and bo
20. Evolv Technology Strengthens Position in Houston Market with Continued System Deployment and Renewal of Partnership with Houston Texans
    WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVLV), a leading security technology company pioneering AI-powered solutions designed to create safer experiences, today announced that it had recently completed a multi-year extension of its hardware and software subscription agreement with professional football team the Houston Texans. The renewal expands upon and extends the teams' original agreement from 2023. Under the renewal agreement, the Evolv Express® fleet us
21. Ziff Davis to Participate in Two Investor Conferences in September
    NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ziff Davis, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZD), today announced its participation in two investor conferences in September. Details of the conferences are as follows: 2026 Citi Global TMT Conference Location: New York, NY Date and time: September 9, 2026 Webcast: No formal presentation Benchmark-StoneX’s 13th Annual TMT Conference Location: New York, NY Date and time: September 17, 2026 Webcast: No formal presentation About Ziff Davis Ziff Davis (NASDAQ: ZD) is a vertically focused di
22. FreeCast to Relaunch the Investor News Channel as a Next-Generation Global Business and Financial FAST Network
    ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Investor News Channel to Evolve from Former On-Demand Financial Programming Into a 24/7 Global Streaming Destination
23. Round Hill Music Files Copyright Infringement Lawsuits Against Suno and Anthropic
    NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Round Hill Music L.P. (‘Round Hill’ or the ‘Company’), the pioneering private equity platform founded in 2010 that manages a US$1.1 billion portfolio of music rights, has filed copyright infringement lawsuits against Suno, Inc. (‘Suno’) and Anthropic PBC (‘Anthropic’). The suits allege that the defendants used musical works that are owned or managed by Round Hill without authorization, license, or compensation to train their AI models. Among the claims filed,