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The People Defining The Guest Experience Today
Dear Matthew, Travelers may remember a remarkable meal, a personalized recommendation that leads them to a hidden local gem, or a cultural encounter that deepens their connection to a destination, but those experiences are often shaped by the people behind them. From culinary specialists and guest experience leaders to cultural curators, hospitality professionals draw on years, and often decades, of expertise to help create meaningful and memorable stays. While technology has transformed the way people research, book, and navigate travel, many of the most valuable aspects of a journey
New EBRI Research: 45% Lower 401(k) Balances; $10B+ Potential in Student Loan Matches
News From The Employee Benefit Research Institute New EBRI Research Finds Student Loan Borrowers in Their 40s Have Median 401 k Account Balances A... News From The Employee Benefit Research Institute New EBRI Research Finds Student Loan Borrowers in Their 40s Have Median 401 k Account Balances About 45% Lower Than Those Without Student Loan Debt Universal Adoption of a Student Loan Retirement Matching Program Could Add More Than $10 Billion Annually in 401 k Employer Matches, EBRI Estimates For immediate release: Sept. 15, 2026 Contact: Ron Dresner, dresner@ebri.org WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Amon
Dancing With The Stars: Dance Types Leading To The Most Eliminations Revealed! (According To 20+ Years Of Data)
Hello Matthew, I wanted to share with you another DWTS data story - I hope it might be useful for you! Ahead of the start of the 35th season of Dancing With The Stars, ActionNetwork.com has analyzed 34 past seasons and 20 years' worth of data to find out which dance types have led to the most eliminations in the competition and, on the other hand, which dances have led to the most progressions to the next round. HIGHLIGHTS According to an analysis of 2,800+ dance
Hi Matthew, Overdose deaths fall 33% nationwide, 48 states decline
Hello Matthew, America's overdose death rate fell from 30.8 to 19.9 per 100,000 in the latest data, a decline of roughly one-third, with 48 of 50 states recording drops. Only Arizona and South Dakota moved the other way, while the gap between the highest and lowest states remains stark. West Virginia's rate of 52.5 per 100,000 is 7.5 times Nebraska's 7.0 according to our analysis of CDC Injury and Violence Data Visualization figures covering February 2023 to January 2026. The 10 Highest Overdose Death Rate States: Rank State Three-Year Average Per 100,000 1 West Virginia 52.5 2 Alaska 45.4 3 N
This pricing model is disrupting the travel eSIM market
Hi Matthew, I’m Constanza from Holafly. Since you cover telecom and TravelTech, I wanted to share some new data on how pricing architecture is shifting in the travel eSIM space. Right now, much of the industry relies on legacy "fixed-block" data packages, offering predefined durations like 7, 15, or 30 days. However, our new Travel eSIM Value Index 2026 highlights how this rigid model forces consumers to pay for days they never use: - *The fixed-block flaw: *Take a standard 11-day trip. Major providers require users to purchase a 15-day plan where they absorb t
New Report: 93% of Lenders May Be Turning Away Good SMB Customers
Hi Matthew, Small and midsize business lending is booming, but so is the risk that comes with it. LexisNexis Risk Solutions released the 2026 U.S. SMB Credit Risk Report that finds that U.S. financial institutions are aggressively expanding small business credit, even as delinquencies climb and fraud grows harder to catch. Here's the catch: 93% of lenders admit they're likely turning away creditworthy small businesses without
Quick Q: [News] PDQ selected for Texas K-12 endpoint management cybersecuirty initiative
Hi Matthew, Any chance you're interested in connecting with Jaren Nichols, President of PDQ, to discuss further? PDQ has been selected to provide software deployment solutions for the Texas K–12 Cybersecurity Initiative, administered by TASI. The partnership will help school districts statewide deploy software, patch vulnerabilities, remove local administrator access and strengthen endpoint security at scale. Please see the full press release below. Any interest? All the best, Sarah +++++++++++++++++++++ PDQ Selected to Provide Statewide Endpoint Management for th
Washington Overtakes California as AI Talent Hub, New Data Shows
Hi Matthew, Washington attracts AI talent more than Silicon Valley or New York, according to a September 2026 tech employment report. As the World Economic Forum estimates a net gain of 78 million jobs from AI technologies by 2030, a new study released by software talent marketplace Lemon.io maps the US states where AI talent is already concentrating. * Washington is becoming the main hub for AI specialists, with a quarter of employees in the state already using AI in their jobs. * The state offering the best salary in the AI field is New York, and local specialists earn
Taxpayer Roundup: Recent Work from Taxpayers for Common Sense
No images? Click here Taxpayer Roundup September 12, 2026 Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on roughly $20 billion in U.S. goods took effect this week, the latest escalation of a trade fight triggered by new U.S. tariffs on Canadian exports. At a moment when the federal government is already refunding tens of billions of dollars because core tariff authorities did not hold up in court, this is a costly way to make trade and revenue policy. This week, we look at the price of policy chur
SMART Technologies Launches SoundFlow, the First IFP-to-Device Audio Broadcasting System for Classrooms using Auracast
Hi Matthew, Hope you had a great long weekend. Following up with the SMART Tech live release, linked here and attached below for your reference! Please let me know if you'd be interested in amplifying this announcement or connecting with Kris Astle, learning and adoption manager at SMART Technologies, to learn more
83rd National Folk Festival and Mississippi Arts Commission Unveil Program for Festival’s Mississippi Folklife Area
Email from IVPR 'Mississippi Flavor: At the Crossroads of the American Story' puts a spotlight on the ways the state’s folk traditions have influenced the nation 83rd National Folk Festival and Mississippi Arts Commission Unveil Captivating Program for Festival’s Mississippi Folklife Area Mississippi Flavor: At the Crossroads of the American Story puts a spotlight on the ways the state’s folk traditions have influenced the nation Jackson, MS —The wide-ranging program for the 83rd National Folk Festival’s Mississippi Folklife Area & Stage was announced earlier this month at a press conferen
Students Rebuild Launches Protect Our Planet, Turning Youth Creativity Into $1 Million for the Planet
/i 284 Students Rebuild Launches Protect Our Planet, Turning Youth Creativity Into $1 Million for the Planet Global Project to Donate $5 for Every Submission LOS ANGELES, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Students Rebuild, a Creative Visions program and global youth-powered creative movement, today announced the launch of its 2026–2027 project, Protect Our Planet. From now through June 1, 2027, young peo... 2026-09-10 20:00 739 Talogy assessment tool recognized for its contribution to building workplace resilience New book on resilience, written by leading experts on the psychology of lawyer
FinVolution and NUS Business School share project findings focusing on Financial Inclusion for Filipino Overseas Domestic Helpers at UN Global Compact BRI Summit
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Combined screening and online cognitive-behavior skill-building program reduces burnout, anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts in nurses
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New Children's Book 'Where Love Goes' Helps Kids Understand Death, Grief, Cremation, and Love
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Space-Based Solar Power Market to Reach $2.23 Billion by 2035
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Suntex Enterprises Executes Definitive Agreement for $250 Million Royal Links Development
loading="lazy" onerror="this. " Industrial & Manufacturing Company Update Suntex Enterprises Executes Definitive Agreement for $250 Million Royal Links Development September 10, 2026 10:00 AM Suntex Enterprises, Inc. OTCID:SNTX "Suntex" or the "Company", an integrated real estate development, construction and infrastructure company, today announced the execution of a de
New National Analysis Reveals Large Geographic Gaps in Detoxification Services
mages/ loading="lazy" onerror="this. " Healthcare & Pharmaceutical Company Update New National Analysis Reveals Large Geographic Gaps in Detoxification Services September 10, 2026 9:35 AM A new national analysis from Treatment Locators found substantial geographic differences in the availability of addiction treatment facilities reporting detoxification services across the United S
APIXO Adds GPT Image 2.5 to Its AI Creation Platform
iv class="img" Press Release September 10, 2026 APIXO Adds GPT Image 2.5 to Its AI Creation Platform The addition gives creators another option for exploring product visuals, social media images and illustration concepts through APIXO. Read Press Release Press Release September 10, 2026 Investing in Organizations Making a Difference Within Their Communities: CAHEC New Markets Provides $40,000,000 to Three Community Development Projects CAHEC New Markets Provides $40,000,000 to Three Community Development Projects Read Press Release
Umaru Kwairanga Is Positioning NGX at the Heart of Nigeria's Investment Future
Press Release September 10, 2026 Umaru Kwairanga Is Positioning NGX at the Heart of Nigeria's Investment Future By Adedotun Olaoluwa Read Press Release Press Release September 10, 2026 Dr. Wael Sakr Announces National One-Time Scholarship Initiative for Aspiring Undergraduate Medical Students Scholarship recognizes undergraduate students pursuing medicine and invites applicants to share their vision for making a meaningful impact in healthcare Read Press Release Press Release September 10, 2026 Dr. Thanapoom Boonipat Scholarship for Future Doctors Announces Opportunity for Aspiring Physicians
Teacher Training Program Linked to Stronger Family Engagement in NYC Pre-K Study
Hi Matthew, I thought you might be interested in new research from NYU Grossman School of Medicine as children are now back in school. Only half of all teacher training programs in the United States offer any formal instruction on how to engage with students’ families—despite evidence that a strong school-home partnership is critical to boosting children’s well-being and success in school. New research from NYU Langone Health found
OpenAI and Anthropic Highlight Rapid Cadence of New AI Model Releases
OpenAI and Claude’s dueling launches Product Hunt The Roundup Sunday, Sep 06 by Product Hunt OpenAI and Claude’s dueling launches gm legends. It’s Sunday. This week: the latest LLM models, three new tools for starting a podcast, how to vanquish malware clones of your product, and fun tools to take you back in time. Now relax as we take you back through the week, legend. Enjoy. P.S. Launching soon? We’d love to hear about it → editorial@producthunt.co �
NAFSCE News - September Edition
National Association for Family School and Community Engagement September 4, 2026 Dear Colleagues, It is with deep sadness and profound gratitude that I share the news of the passing of Dr. Joyce Epstein. Dr. Epstein was an incredible pioneer of our field, dedicating more than half a century to advancing research and practice that reached schools, families, and communities around the globe. Our field exists as it does today because of her vision, her rigor, and her unwavering belief that families are essential partners in their children's education. I have known Joyce as a frie
OpenAI’s Researchers Are Increasingly Relying on AI Agents, Even as Safety Concerns Grow
OpenAI researchers are using AI agents for a growing share of their work, a shift that could accelerate model development while increasing pressure on the company’s safety and oversight systems.
NUVELL Debuts the World’s First Fully Automatic Home Tofu Maker at IFA
With its Home Plant Protein System, NUVELL combines fresh plant milk and homemade tofu into a single kitchen appliance, automating the traditionally labor-intensive steps of making tofu for the very first time. BERLIN — September 3, 2026 — Until now, tofu was primarily known as a pre-packaged grocery item off the sup
The 20 Most Profitable AI Companies: Who’s Winning the AI Race in 2026
The artificial intelligence industry has reached a critical inflection point in 2026. With over $150 billion in venture funding flowing into AI companies over the past twelve months and combined valuations exceeding $2 trillion for the top ten players, the question is no longer about hype—it’s about profits.
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