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Aurora, Colorado – October 19, 2026 -- Four University of Colorado Anschutz faculty members have been elected to the National Academy of Medicine, the largest group the university has had elected in a single year.

The academy elects up to 100 new members annually: up to 90 regular members and 10 international members. Candidates go through a nomination and selection process that evaluates their professional achievements and contributions to health and medicine.

Four physician-researchers join the 2026 class

The 2026 inductees are Lilia Cervantes, Matthew Wynia, Vik Bebarta and Lauren S. Hughes. Their work spans kidney care, bioethics, combat medicine and rural health policy.

Cervantes is a physician-researcher whose work has documented inequities in kidney care for undocumented immigrants. She combines community-engaged research, clinical care and policy advocacy.

Atlanta – October 19, 2026 -- Workday services partner Invisors placed no. 11 on the 2026 Fortune Best Workplaces in Technology list, its third appearance on the ranking, Great Place To Work and Fortune announced.

Ranking draws on feedback from nearly 144,000 technology employees

The list is based on survey responses from employees at Great Place To Work Certified companies in the technology industry. Nearly 144,000 of those responses form the basis of the ranking.

Those responses come from a wider pool. Great Place To Work analyzed confidential surveys from more than 1.3 million U.S. employees, representing the experiences of over 7.3 million employees in 2025 and 2026.

Tokyo – October 19, 2026 -- Trend Micro (TSE: 4704) plans to make available up to ¥10 billion in TrendAI Flex licensing credits under a new Japan Cyber Resilience Initiative, as publicly disclosed cyber incidents in Japan hit 607 in the first nine months of 2026, already above the 594 recorded for all of 2025.

The incident tally comes from TrendAI threat research and is current as of October 9, 2026. Trend Micro notes the figure may change as incidents are disclosed retroactively and further cases are added.

Global – October 19, 2026 -- SupplyOne is offering beverage producers in-house digital label printing with order quantities starting at a single label, targeting brands that need faster launches without tying up capital in label inventory.

Digital printing cuts turnaround from weeks to days

Traditional flexographic printing stays efficient for long runs with stable artwork, but plate creation and setup slow frequent design changes and smaller batches. Digital systems skip plates and apply ink directly to the substrate. Turnaround is often days instead of weeks, and artwork changes and versioning add no setup time.

Short runs and micro-launches become economical, according to the source. Output matches traditional methods, with sharp edges and consistent color. Brands can also vary imagery, text or codes from can to can within the same run, which suits limited releases, seasonal SKUs, regional variants and collaborations.

Alexandria, Va. – October 18, 2026 -- Jonathan Martinez of Kingston, New York, won the 2026 Five Guys Games and took home a tax-free $100,000 check, headlining a finale that closed the burger chain's 40th Anniversary Conference at The Theater at MGM National Harbor in Maryland.

Eight finalists compete across three speed-and-accuracy events

Eight finalists went head-to-head on May 13 in three events: the potato race, the cheese race and the dressing/QC race. Each event tests speed, skill and accuracy. Every finalist received at least $10,000.

Jackson Chimbay of Wallkill, New York, placed second and won $50,000. Peter Le of Derry, New Hampshire, took third and $25,000.

The remaining finalists were Joshua Harvey of Albuquerque, New Mexico; Jose Once of Spring Valley, New York; Carson Tate of Kingsport, Tennessee; Enock Akuwure of Liverpool, UK; and Aurelien Favreau of Clermont-Ferrand, France.

Zephyrhills – October 17, 2026 -- US citizens abroad must report worldwide income to the IRS and back it with records of earnings, business transactions and financial accounts, according to a HelloNation article featuring accountant Nils Lenz of Zephyrhills, Florida.

Federal tax obligations follow US citizens overseas

The article states that federal tax obligations apply to all US citizens regardless of residence. Expatriate business owners may need foreign tax returns, proof of taxes paid in another country and records tied to foreign bank accounts. Some must also file the Foreign Bank Account Report once certain financial thresholds are met.

Lakeland, Fla. – October 17, 2026 -- Florida Southern College dedicated its Army ROTC building in honor of alumnus Lt. Gen. Donald L. Kerrick on Friday, following a gift from Kerrick that funds significant renovations and equipment upgrades for the Moccasin Battalion.

The facility is now the Lt. Gen. Donald L. Kerrick Building. The investment is intended to enhance training facilities and resources for future military officers.

Kerrick's career spans combat, the White House and Dayton

Kerrick graduated from Florida Southern in 1971 and was commissioned a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army. His career included combat assignments in Southeast Asia and Operation Desert Storm. In 2000, he was appointed Deputy National Security Advisor to the President of the United States. He also served on the U.S. Balkans Peacekeeping Delegation, which helped negotiate the Dayton Peace Agreement ending the war in Bosnia.

Fayetteville, N.C. – October 17, 2026 -- HelloNation has published an article in which Amy Reynolds of ACE Real Estate & Property Management argues that accurate rental income estimates, realistic vacancy assumptions and full ownership-cost accounting determine whether an investment property stays profitable.

Comparable leases give a clearer demand picture than active listings

The article advises investors to compare similar rental homes in the same market, matching layout, square footage, condition and neighborhood characteristics. Recently leased homes may show actual market demand more clearly than active listings alone. In Fayetteville, rental prices may vary with access to schools, local employers and proximity to Fort Liberty.

Belleville – October 16, 2026 -- Payroll and annual revenue are the first figures insurers review when pricing business coverage, according to a HelloNation article featuring Jerry and Luke Yaekel of Yaekel & Associates Insurance Services Inc. The article states that industry classification matters, but carriers weigh many additional factors before setting premiums.

Payroll and revenue set the baseline for exposure

Payroll indicates workforce size and potential workers' compensation exposure, while revenue reflects business activity and operational scale. As both figures rise, risk may shift, which can change quotes.

Montgomery – October 16, 2026 -- Employees routinely miss valuable workplace benefits because employers limit communication to onboarding and annual enrollment, according to a HelloNation article featuring Stacia Robinson of BeneChoice Companies LLC.

Enrollment-only communication leaves employees with details they forget before needing them

Health insurance, retirement plans, wellness initiatives, mental health support, flexible spending accounts and professional development programs can improve employees' financial well-being, the article states. Many workers overlook them because the information is unfamiliar, hard to understand or seems unrelated to immediate priorities.