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October 15, 2025 — — Port and rail ramp operations are running smoothly, but an evolving regulatory environment threatens future capacity and represents “storm clouds on the horizon” — ITS Logistics, one of North America’s fastest-growing third-party logistics providers, today released its October forecast in the ITS Logistics US Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index. This month, the index confirms a continued downward trend in import volumes, which is driving tighter assessment of accessorial fees as ports seek to capture revenue during peak season.
October 15, 2025 — Gurobi Optimization, the leader in decision intelligence technology, today announced a new partnership with GRID, an AI optimization company specializing in infrastructure solutions. GRID is a rapidly growing company that develops AI optimization solutions for the infrastructure sector.
October 15, 2025 — SENIORS EXPECT NOTIFICATION OF END TO MEDICARE SUPPLEMENTAL: Thousands of Maryland seniors expected to receive notice this month that their supplemental Medicare plans will no longer be available next year, sparking frustration, fear and confusion. Insurance carriers say that Maryland’s unique hospital system is costly for them to do business in, and several are reducing their coverage in the state or pulling out of counties entirely.
October 15, 2025 — CME Group, the world’s leading derivatives marketplace, today announced its expansion into the Middle East with the opening of its Dubai office. Located in Dubai International Financial Centre, the firm will operate locally under a DFSA license.
October 15, 2025 — The Opening Reception for CHROMA 2025 – Vital Impulses in Contemporary Art will take place on Wednesday, December 3, from 4:00–7:00 PM (Miami Art Week/Art Basel) at Lucid Design District, 10 NE 41st Street, Miami, FL 33137. The exhibition continues through December 17, 2025, inviting art and design lovers to explore how contemporary artists are reflecting today’s most influential interior design trends.
October 15, 2025 — In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, collaboration has become the new competitive advantage. The traditional model of siloed decision-making—where marketing, operations, and finance each functioned independently—is giving way to a more integrated, data-driven, and adaptive approach.
October 14, 2025 — LEGACY MOTOR CLUB (LEGACY MC) announced today a new partnership with Rexel USA, a leading distributor of electrical supplies, services and solutions, for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season. The collaboration will feature Rexel as the primary partner of the No.
October 14, 2025 — The Pittsburgh Robotics Network today released its 2025 AI & Robotics Sentiment Survey, revealing how Americans view the fast-changing role of robotics and AI in society. The results show a nation both hopeful and cautious: while many expect robotics to boost U.
October 14, 2025 — Matthew Kinsella is the Chief Executive Officer of Infleqtion. Before joining Infleqtion, Kinsella was Managing Director at Maverick Ventures, a venture capital fund focused on early and growth-stage investments.
October 14, 2025 — Six mobile pantry events and 83 Nourishing Our Neighborhoods vans, supporting 89 nonprofit partners will directly serve food insecure community members and families across the US, Canada and the UK Whole Foods Market to provide free pantry staples and fresh produce for 4,200 households at six mobile pantry events on October 21 (11 a. m.
October 14, 2025 — Play It Again Sports®, the leading family sporting goods resale concept, recently opened a new location in Gilbert located at 3143 E Williams Field. , STE 101.
October 14, 2025 — Club Pilates, the largest Pilates brand globally, announced today it has signed a Master Franchise Agreement in Thailand, with a commitment to open 20 studios in Bangkok, the municipality and Chonburi Province. The agreement marks the brand’s 22nd international market for Club Pilates, with the first studio in Thailand planned to open in Bangkok next spring.
October 14, 2025 — 12 South Florida LGBTQ Youth-Serving Organizations to Receive Vital Financial Support FLoatarama announced it will award $150,000 in grants through the nonprofit’s FLoatarama LGBTQ Youth Fund at a celebratory awards party on Thursday, October 23 at 6 p. m.
October 14, 2025 — Ace Pickleball Club (APC), a rapidly expanding national pickleball franchise with a community-based approach, is excited to open its newest Club in Bloomfield Twp. at 2285 Franklin Rd.
October 14, 2025 — Who/What: Santa made his list and checked it twice, and South Florida’s residents have made it on the nice list. Santa is coming to town, and his first stop is The Christmas Palace, South Florida’s holiday headquarters for all things merry and bright.
October 14, 2025 — Get ready to be transported anywhere across the globe as Norman Love Confections unveils its latest signature collection. Encased in a luxurious green gift box, 15 beloved classics will now be joined by 10 bold new creations.
October 14, 2025 — There’s a silent threat putting drivers at risk every time they get behind the wheel—unsafe tires. National Teen Driver Safety Week is coming in October, and I’m reaching out with a segment idea on what every parent and young adult needs to know about the dangerously overlooked role of tires in car crashes.
October 13, 2025 — JCPenney is proud to announce the launch of the highly anticipated Ashley Graham For JCPenney collection, now available at The Mall at Wellington Green. Designed for women who wear sizes 0X–5X and 14W–30W, this inclusive collection is a bold step toward reshaping the fashion industry’s standards.
