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SAINT LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Grandmaster (GM) Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu of India captured his first overall Grand Chess Tour (GCT) championship in dramatic fashion, defeating defending champion GM Fabiano Caruana of the United States in the 2026 GCT Finals. Held Aug. 22–27 in the U.S. Chess Capital of Saint Louis, the Finals delivered a thrilling knockout battle featuring four of the world’s elite players, with Praggnanandhaa R. emerging victorious to claim the biggest title of his career on t...

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ClockwiseTV, a human-curated content app for kids ages 8-12 designed to put families back in control, today announced early access to its platform....

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bilt, the membership that connects where you live with the places you love, today announced a collaboration with Global Citizen, and Global Citizen Ambassador Hugh Jackman as the featured guest for September Rent Day®. Hugh joins Bilt's monthly Rent Free™ game show, where the better he does, the more Bilt Members win free rent. A two-time Tony winner and an Emmy and Grammy winner, Global Citizen Ambassador Hugh Jackman is hosting the Global Citizen Festival on Central...

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Hot Wheels announced Challenge Accepted, a global campaign championing the challenger spirit and the mindset that drives people to take risks, defy expectations and chase their passions. Throughout September, Hot Wheels will spotlight those who turn obstacles into opportunities and prove that the road to becoming legendary begins with the willingness to take on the next challenge. At the center of the campaign are three global icons who have forged th...

LUBBOCK, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Optimum, a leading provider of internet, mobile, and TV services, today announced the completion of a $6 million investment to strengthen its network in Lubbock – delivering faster, more reliable connectivity for residents, businesses, and key community institutions. As part of this investment, Optimum built an approximately 100-mile fiber ring that powers the backbone of its local network. This upgrade enhances performance across the city, supporting residentia...

ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--New LinkedIn Research Initiative Will Examine Streaming, Telecommunications, Satellite, D2D/D2M, Broadcasting, Advertising and Digital Commerce...

PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Being recognized by Just for Laughs can be a career-defining milestone, cementing a comedian’s place in the industry or giving their career a fresh boost. Following the conclusion of its Montreal and Quebec festivals, Just for Laughs announced the winners of its 2026 awards today – seven distinctions honoring the artists who made a particularly strong impression this year through the strength of their talent, the quality of their work, and the originality of their artist...

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Block Blast! is continuing to expand its local player engagement in Japan, most recently meeting gaming creators and fans at TikTok for Gaming GG祭2026 on August 11 at Tokyo Big Sight. The appearance follows earlier seasonal activities in Japan and reflects Hungry Studio’s effort to create experiences shaped around local players. Bringing Puzzle Play Into Shared Moments At GG祭2026, creators Rinatei, Junkunchi, Pyon, and Maro took part in a five-minute time-attack challeng...

MELVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SupplyHouse, a leading e-commerce distributor of plumbing, HVAC and electrical supplies, launched The Day Savers, a national contest inviting Americans to share the stories of tradesmen who showed up when it mattered most. In celebration of National Tradesmen Day, SupplyHouse will award $100,000 to 10 deserving tradespeople, with each receiving $10,000 and recognition as part of the 2026 Day Savers Crew. The idea behind The Day Savers is simple: tradesmen arrive...

PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) announced that on Thursday, September 10, 2026, Matt Strauss, Chairman of NBCUniversal Media Group, will participate in the BofA Securities Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference. A live webcast of the event will be available on the Company's Investor Relations website at www.cmcsa.com on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 8:00 A.M. Eastern Time. An on-demand replay will be available shortly after the conclusion of t...