Why it matters Airport screening has changed significantly since 9/11 Connected systems could make screening more adaptive Future checkpoints must balance security, efficiency and privacy In a recent article, Darby LaJoye, Leidos vice president of Airports, Borders and Security, reflects on how airport security has evolved since Sept. 11, 2001, and what the next 25 years could bring. Over the past quarter century, aviation security has...
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The economics of plastic have turned recycling from an act of corporate responsibility into a financial imperative. SMX sits at the center of that shift, providing the authentication and traceability technology that allows recycled plastic to function as a trusted industrial material. With war, volatile oil prices, inflation, supply-chain pressures, higher diesel and transportation costs, tariffs and the threat of plastic taxes driving up the...
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By Jason Hartke, Ph.D. There's something powerful about bringing people together who see the same opportunity from very different vantage points. At our 2026 Healthy Building Policy Summit hosted in partnership with Georgetown University, healthy building leaders, researchers, innovators, policymakers and advocates shared successes, confronted barriers and challenged us to think bigger. The opportunity is enormous: make our buildings a stronger...
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Following a sold-out event at LIUNA Station in Hamilton on October 22, 2026, which brought together 220 women entrepreneurs and generated a rapidly growing waitlist, High Vibe Women has sold more than 100 tickets to its next event within days of launch. The upcoming gathering takes place March 25, 2027, at The Pearle Hotel & Spa in Burlington. Co-founded by entrepreneurs Kristina Bartold-Sorgota and Maria Tassi, High Vibe Women has welcomed more...
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The material once dismissed as too expensive, too messy, and too difficult to scale has become one of the most practical tools for keeping modern life affordable. The Age of Parity has made it viable; SMX is making it real. Recycled plastic, long treated as the greener but costlier alternative to virgin plastic, is being redefined by war, oil volatility, supply-chain pressure, tariffs, regulation, and new verification technology. What was once...
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Marquis Who's Who recognizes Jenny Forth as an entrepreneur, international luxury real estate professional, global breakthrough speaker and author of Building a Life Without Limits: The Entrepreneur's Blueprint for Wealth, Influence and Freedom. With over 25 years of diverse business experience, she combines entrepreneurial vision with a commitment to helping others recognize opportunity and turn ambition into meaningful action. Early Career...
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SMX built its Digital Material Passport Platform to give physical materials something they historically lacked: an identity that can survive every stage of their economic life. Now, as war, oil volatility, inflation and persistent supply-chain pressure redraw the economics of manufacturing, that digital passport is becoming increasingly important to a market where knowing what a material is, where it came from and what happened to it can...
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Some evenings, cooking just isn't happening. Maybe it's been a long day at work, the fridge is nearly empty or friends have dropped by unexpectedly. Other times, you simply want a meal from the restaurant you love without leaving the couch. That's where DoorDash comes in, connecting people with local restaurants, stores and more, all through one easy app. More Than Just Dinner Many people think of delivery as a takeout tool, but the range has...
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SMX has redefined what "Made in America" can mean in a global economy where origin claims, supply chains, materials, and compliance standards are under more scrutiny than ever. For decades, "Made in America" has been treated largely as a label. A patriotic phrase. A marketing advantage. A promise printed on packaging, stamped into metal, or attached to a finished product. But in today's industrial economy, a claim is no longer enough....
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TireDeals, an online tire retailer founded by Adil Riaz, has launched a platform that helps drivers compare replacement tires, review costs, and arrange installation. The Dallas-based company entered the market in 2026 as consumers face rising vehicle ownership costs and questions about the final price of replacement tires. The launch comes as online shopping continues to influence how consumers research and purchase automotive products. While...
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Every closed system has a ritual it demands before granting access. In motorsport, that ritual is permission. Permission to enter, permission to stay, permission to dream without being quietly escorted out. Giorgio Ribaudo describes the exact moment he stopped asking for it, and everything that followed changed shape. In I Want to Race, this moment is not framed as rebellion. It is framed as necessity. Ribaudo does not romanticize defiance. He...
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DoorDash is expanding the capabilities of its Dasher app with new artificial intelligence features designed to make delivery planning more personalized. Announced at Dash Forward 2026 on September 30, the update introduces AI-powered recommendations that help experienced Dashers decide when and where they may want to work. The new tools are part of DoorDash's wider effort to make its delivery platform more useful for independent delivery...
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What if the greatest obstacle between you and the life you've always imagined isn't a lack of opportunity, resources, or ambition, but the way you've been conditioned to think? In his new book, Your Wish Is Your Command: How to Manifest Your Desires, bestselling author and global entrepreneur Kevin Trudeau challenges conventional thinking about success and introduces readers to a different perspective on the power of the mind and the principles...
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Payments Therapist, a specialized consulting firm serving the payments and financial technology industries, announces the expansion of its PCI practice by introducing two dedicated service offerings and adding former FIS Vice President and PCI Security Standards Council Board Advisor Wes Shattler. The expansion introduces PCI Governance as a Service and Handling Your First PCI Assessment, two complementary programs designed to help fintech...
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Crusonia Wealth Advisors LLC, an independent wealth management firm, today announced the addition of Sam Issermoyer, CFA®, CFP®, as Partner and Senior Wealth Advisor. Issermoyer brings expertise in business succession planning, investment management, and tax-efficient wealth strategies, further expanding the firm's capabilities in serving business owners and high-net-worth individuals. Founded in 2023, Crusonia Wealth Advisors provides...
Read moreGovernance & Accountability Institute (G&A), a leading sustainability consulting and research firm, has been named as a CSA Partner Firm under the new S&P Global CSA Consultant Accreditation Program. The Program provides structured training, testing, and ongoing methodology updates to deepen consultants' understanding of the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA). G&A is proud to be among the Program's initial accredited firms....
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Discovery Point Retreat (DPR) today released a new year of clinical outcomes data covering October 2025 through October 2026. The data tracks adults in treatment for substance use disorders at DPR's residential facilities in Ennis and Waxahachie and its outpatient center in Dallas. The findings were collected by Discovery Point Retreat, LLC, verified by Discovery MSO, LLC, and prepared for clinical review by Lauren Reisman, LMSW, and Dr. Jerry...
Read moreContractors, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), and public agencies cannot scale connected construction in isolation. Modern job sites now equip heavy equipment with advanced software, telematics, remote sensors, and autonomous capabilities. However, making these capabilities standard practice requires direct collaboration between the leaders building the machinery and the agencies setting project specifications. On Tuesday, November 10 at...
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Steven C. Markoff's nonfiction book, An Improbable Solution to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Historical Events, Population, Land Ownership, and Quotes From Both Sides, has received an Honorable Mention in The BookFest's Nonfiction - Politics & Government - International & World Politics category. An Improbable Solution also received a five-star rating in the adult nonfiction category from Readers' Choice Book Awards. Published by Rare Bird...
Read moreAntea Group USA is pleased to announce the launch of new subscription options for its Global PFAS Regulatory Dashboard, a tool first developed by the company's environmental consultants to help organizations navigate complex and evolving PFAS requirements. Now supported by the Inogen Alliance's global network of local environmental consultants, the dashboard combines Antea Group USA's original development and PFAS expertise with...
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