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Morgan Lewis Earns Asian Legal Business 2026 IP Rankings
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Morgan Lewis Earns Asian Legal Business 2026 IP Rankings
BEIJING, HONG KONG, SHANGHAI, TOKYO: For the 11th consecutive year, Asian Legal Business has recognized Morgan Lewis as a leading global law firm for intellectual property (IP) in its recently released 2026 Asia IP Rankings and China IP Rankings. The annual reports rank international law firms across Asia and China for IP work, including copyright, trademarks, and patents. Inclusion on this comprehensive list
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PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Morgan Lewis Earns Asian Legal Business 2026 IP Rankings
BEIJING, HONG KONG, SHANGHAI, TOKYO: For the 11th consecutive year, Asian Legal Business has recognized Morgan Lewis as a leading global law firm for intellectual property (IP) in its recently released 2026 Asia IP Rankings and China IP Rankings. The annual reports rank international law firms across Asia and China for IP work, including copyright, trademarks, and patents. Inclusion on this comprehensive listof international law firms across Asia recognized for IP work is determined by firm submissions, interviews, editorial resources, and market recommendations.
Practice Rankings
* Japan - Tier 1
* China International - Tier 2
See the complete 2026 Asian Legal Business Asia IP rankings (https://www.legalbusinessonline.com/node/88833)
See the complete 2026 Asian Legal Business China IP rankings (https://china.legalbusinessonline.com/node/88806)
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Our Beijing and Shanghai offices operate as representative offices of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP. In Hong Kong, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius is a separate Hong Kong general partnership registered with The Law Society of Hong Kong.
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Original text here: https://www.morganlewis.com/news/2026/06/morgan-lewis-earns-asian-legal-business-2026-ip-rankings
Lee Health Commits $250,000 to United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades, Calls for Community to Rally
FORT MYERS, Florida, June 4 -- Lee Health issued the following news release:
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Lee Health Commits $250,000 to United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades, Calls for Community to Rally
Contribution supports critical health and human services programs and encourages additional community investment across Southwest Florida
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Lee Health announced at a press conference today a $250,000 commitment made through the Lee Health Foundation to United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades to support critical health and human services programs across Southwest Florida.
As a community-focused nonprofit health
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FORT MYERS, Florida, June 4 -- Lee Health issued the following news release:
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Lee Health Commits $250,000 to United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades, Calls for Community to Rally
Contribution supports critical health and human services programs and encourages additional community investment across Southwest Florida
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Lee Health announced at a press conference today a $250,000 commitment made through the Lee Health Foundation to United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades to support critical health and human services programs across Southwest Florida.
As a community-focused nonprofit healthsystem, Lee Health is committed to supporting the overall well-being of the communities we serve. Improving health extends beyond the walls of hospitals and physician offices and includes investing in organizations that help address critical community needs. Through partnerships with organizations like United Way, Lee Health supports programs and services that make a meaningful impact on individuals and families across Southwest Florida.
The contribution comes as United Way works to address a reported $1.6 million fundraising shortfall while continuing to support dozens of partner agencies that provide essential services to local families, seniors, veterans, and individuals facing hardship.
Of the total contribution, $132,000 will directly support the WeCare program, which provides access to specialty medical care and services for uninsured and underserved residents in Lee County. The remaining funds will support United Way's broader mission. All of the funds provided align with the commitment made by Lee Health in its 2024 conversion to continue it's 110 year mission of caring for Lee County's residents.
"United Way has long been an important partner in supporting the health and well-being of our community," said Chris Simoneau, Lee Health's Chief Development, Marketing, and Communications Officer. "Many of the needs they help address - access to care, food insecurity, housing instability, behavioral health support, and assistance for vulnerable populations - directly impact the overall health of our region. At a time when many nonprofit organizations are facing increased demand and financial pressures, we believe it is important for community partners to come together in support of services families rely on every day."
United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades supports a network of nonprofit agencies and programs serving residents across the region. Community leaders have emphasized the organization's longstanding role in coordinating resources and helping meet urgent local needs during economic downturns, natural disasters, and other community challenges.
"Southwest Florida has always responded with generosity and support when the community is in need," Simoneau added. "We hope this commitment encourages others across the business and philanthropic community to join in supporting the organizations and services that so many people depend on."
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Original text here: https://www.leehealth.org/about-us/media/press-releases/lee-health-commits-$250-000-to-united-way-of-lee-h
[Category: BizHealth Care]
Hilton Announces Florida Keys Expansion Plans With Hilton Key West Resort & Marina, Now Accepting Reservations
MCLEAN, Virginia, June 4 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on June 3, 2026:
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Hilton Announces Florida Keys Expansion Plans with Hilton Key West Resort & Marina, Now Accepting Reservations
Newly signed waterfront resort to join Hilton Hotels & Resorts portfolio on July 1, 2026
* Hilton is expanding in the Florida Keys with the upcoming conversion of Ocean's Edge Resort & Marina into Hilton Key West Resort & Marina, now accepting reservations for stays beginning July 1, 2026.
* The 175-room waterfront resort on Stock Island will feature 86 suites, private furnished
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MCLEAN, Virginia, June 4 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on June 3, 2026:
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Hilton Announces Florida Keys Expansion Plans with Hilton Key West Resort & Marina, Now Accepting Reservations
Newly signed waterfront resort to join Hilton Hotels & Resorts portfolio on July 1, 2026
* Hilton is expanding in the Florida Keys with the upcoming conversion of Ocean's Edge Resort & Marina into Hilton Key West Resort & Marina, now accepting reservations for stays beginning July 1, 2026.
* The 175-room waterfront resort on Stock Island will feature 86 suites, private furnishedbalconies, marina access, six saltwater pools, destination dining, and a wide range of outdoor recreation.
* The property is positioned to deliver a full-service Keys experience by combining island-style leisure amenities, event space, shuttle access to downtown Key West, and the benefits of the Hilton Hotels & Resorts and Hilton Honors platforms.
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KEY WEST, Fla. - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing and upcoming conversion of Ocean's Edge Resort & Marina to Hilton Key West Resort & Marina, expanding Hilton's presence in the Florida Keys. The waterfront resort, located on Stock Island at the eastern edge of Key West, Florida with direct marina access, is now accepting reservations for stays beginning July 1, 2026. The property is owned by Sunstone Hotel Investors and will be managed by Hilton.
"Hilton Key West Resort & Marina represents an exciting addition to Hilton's renowned portfolio in the Florida Keys, a destination where travelers come to unplug and embrace the spirit of the island lifestyle," said Leonard Gooz, global brand leader, Hilton Hotels & Resorts. "With its waterfront setting, full-service marina, open-air amenities, and island-inspired experiences, the resort will offer guests an authentic Florida Keys getaway paired with the reliable service and elevated hospitality of Hilton."
As part of Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the resort will pair its distinctive waterfront setting with the brand's signature hospitality, offering guests a masterfully hosted stay shaped by striking design, vibrant social spaces, elevated dining, and personalized service. From open-air gathering spaces to poolside programming and island-inspired dining, the resort sets the scene to spark energizing connections during leisure escapes, business travel and private celebrations.
Hilton Key West Resort & Marina will offer 175 guest rooms, including 86 spacious suites and a range of well-appointed king and double accommodations designed to suit a variety of travel styles, whether guests are visiting solo, as a couple, or with family. Every room and suite features a private, furnished balcony with sweeping vistas of the Atlantic Ocean, the marina, or the lush tropical surroundings, ensuring a relaxing and picturesque stay.
World renowned culinary delights await guests at see and be seen concepts designed to capture the local flavors of the destination. Dining venues include Yellowfin Bar & Kitchen, serving island-inspired cuisine alongside scenic views, and Ocean's Edge Cafe, a grab-and-go concept offering Cuban-inspired coffee, smoothies, and breakfast selections. Poolside service delivers refreshing drinks and light fare, while in-room dining allows guests to savor the spirit of the island within the comfort and privacy of their accommodations.
Resort-style amenities give guests plenty of ways to recharge and stay active, from a fully equipped fitness center and multiple saltwater pools, to a wide range of outdoor and recreational experiences such as paddleboarding, kayaking, bicycling, yoga classes, poolside movies, and lawn games.
The resort's prime waterfront location offers easy access to some of the region's most remarkable natural beauty, from marine and wildlife encounters to excursions through the Florida Keys and toward the Everglades. Boaters will appreciate the on-site award-winning full-service marina, while a complimentary shuttle service conveniently connects guests to downtown Key West's spirited dining, nightlife, and cultural scenes. As the day winds down, the resort sets the stage for unforgettable sunsets against one of the destination's most stunning backdrops.
For meetings and events, Hilton Key West Resort & Marina will offer flexible indoor and outdoor space, including a 570-square-foot boardroom and a 1,140-square-foot outdoor patio, ideal for iconic gatherings of every size and type from executive meetings to private celebrations with a true sense of place.
As Hilton Key West Resort & Marina transitions into the Hilton portfolio, the property will undergo thoughtful enhancements designed to further elevate the guest experience while preserving the laid-back character and natural beauty that define the destination.
Guests will also enjoy the benefits of Hilton Honors, the award-winning guest-loyalty program for Hilton's world-class hotel brands. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose nearly any combination of Points and money to book a stay, an exclusive member discount and free standard Wi-Fi. Members also enjoy popular digital tools available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton Honors mobile app.
Reservations for stays beginning July 1, 2026 are now available at Hilton.com.
To learn more about Hilton Hotels & Resorts, visit stories.hilton.com. To learn more about Hilton Hotels & Resorts, visit stories.hilton.com/hhr.
FAQ: Hilton Announces Florida Keys Expansion Plans with Hilton Key West Resort & Marina, Now Accepting Reservations
What is Hilton Key West Resort & Marina?
Hilton Key West Resort & Marina is an upcoming full-service Hilton resort on Stock Island at the eastern edge of Key West. The oceanfront property is expected to open in July 2026 and features a marina, six pools, dining venues, event space, and island-inspired activities.
Where is Hilton Key West Resort & Marina located?
Hilton Key West Resort & Marina is located at 5950 Peninsular Avenue on Stock Island, just east of Key West, Florida. The resort is about 10 minutes from Key West International Airport and roughly six miles from downtown attractions such as Duval Street and Mallory Square.
What type of accommodations will Hilton Key West Resort & Marina offer?
The resort will offer guest rooms and suites with ocean views in a relaxed island setting. Planned accommodations are designed for both leisure and group travelers, complemented by amenities such as free WiFi, pet-friendly rooms, room service, and access to on-site dining and recreational facilities.
What makes guest experience at Hilton Key West Resort & Marina distinct?
The guest experience is defined by a blend of laid-back island atmosphere and full-service resort amenities. Guests can enjoy marina access, six pools, waterfront dining, adventure activities, ocean views, and convenient access to both the airport and downtown Key West, creating a stay that combines relaxation with easy exploration.
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About Hilton
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 28 world-class brands comprising more than 9,200 properties and over 1.3 million rooms, in 144 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed over 4 billion guests in its more than 100-year history. Named as the No. 1 World's Best Workplace by Great Place to Work and Fortune, Hilton aims to create the best culture for its 500,000 team members around the world. Hilton has introduced industry-leading technology enhancements to improve the guest experience, including Digital Key Share, automated complimentary room upgrades and the ability to book confirmed connecting rooms. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, the more than 250 million Hilton Honors members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money can't buy. With the free Hilton Honors app, guests can book their stay, select their room, check in, unlock their door with a Digital Key and check out, all from their smartphone. Visit stories.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.
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About Hilton Hotels & Resorts
For over a century, Hilton Hotels & Resorts has set the benchmark for hospitality around the globe, connecting people, cultures and communities. Offering striking design and vibrant communal spaces--from buzzing lobbies to lively bars, best-in-class restaurants, and iconic gatherings-- Hilton Hotels & Resorts is the place to see and be seen in the world's most sought-after destinations. With more than 600 hotels across six continents, Hilton Hotels & Resorts is where the world comes together, and travelers are masterfully hosted with expertise and care. Experience a legendary stay at Hilton Hotels & Resorts by booking at hiltonhotels.com or through the industry leading Hilton Honors app. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits. Learn more about Hilton Hotels & Resorts at stories.hilton.com/hhr, and follow the brand on Facebook, X and Instagram.
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About Sunstone Hotel Investors
Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. is a lodging real estate investment trust ("REIT"). Sunstone's strategy is to create long-term stakeholder value through the acquisition, active ownership, and disposition of well-located hotel and resort real estate. For further information, please visit Sunstone's website at www.sunstonehotels.com.
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URL: Sunstone Hotel Investors
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Original text here: https://stories.hilton.com/releases/hilton-florida-keys-expansion-with-hilton-key-west-resort-marina
[Category: BizTravel]
HearstLab & Fitch Learning Take Major Stake in Founderz To Launch Strategic AI Partnership To Help Close Industry Skills Gap
NEW YORK, June 4 -- Hearst Communications Inc. issued the following news release on June 2, 2026:
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HearstLab & Fitch Learning Take Major Stake in Founderz To Launch Strategic AI Partnership To Help Close Industry Skills Gap
A landmark investment from HearstLab will fund Founderz's expansion to partner with Fitch Learning on innovative personalized AI learning solutions for over 125,000 learners worldwide.
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Fitch Learning, the global leader in financial services education, and Founderz, Europe's premier AI business school, today announced a strategic partnership that will provide learners
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NEW YORK, June 4 -- Hearst Communications Inc. issued the following news release on June 2, 2026:
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HearstLab & Fitch Learning Take Major Stake in Founderz To Launch Strategic AI Partnership To Help Close Industry Skills Gap
A landmark investment from HearstLab will fund Founderz's expansion to partner with Fitch Learning on innovative personalized AI learning solutions for over 125,000 learners worldwide.
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Fitch Learning, the global leader in financial services education, and Founderz, Europe's premier AI business school, today announced a strategic partnership that will provide learnersworldwide with innovative, personalized training that combines Fitch's deep expertise in financial services education with Founderz's award-winning, multilingual AI learning platform and global community reach.
The partnership is underpinned by a strategic investment in Founderz by HearstLab, a Hearst investment arm. HearstLab invests globally in women-led companies building high-potential, category-defining businesses. Fitch Learning is part of Fitch Group, which is owned by Hearst.
"HearstLab's investment in Founderz reflects our long-term commitment to dynamic, women-led technology startups, as well as advancing Fitch Group's education mission," said Eve Burton, executive vice president, Hearst and co-founder & chairwoman of HearstLab. "This partnership represents an investment model for us to connect companies building great technology with the operators across Hearst looking to scale innovation and maintain their competitive edge in an AI-first world."
HearstLab's international portfolio now extends to more than twenty investments outside the United States. "Founderz is a powerful reminder of the importance of international markets. Hubs like Barcelona are producing extraordinary companies with the ambition, talent and technology to scale globally and connect with leading corporations anywhere in the world," said Azahara Garcia, director, HearstLab International.
Both enterprise clients and individual professionals will benefit from critical learning solutions to reduce skill gaps, support compliance and help scale across languages and geographies.
Fitch Learning serves more than 1,200 financial institutions and develops over 125,000 professionals annually, across every financial services sector: banking, global markets and trading, wealth and asset management, private credit and insurance.
"HearstLab's investment in Founderz signals a step change in how professional skills will be developed in the years ahead. By partnering with Founderz, Fitch Learning is ensuring that financial services organizations can access these next-generation capabilities -- empowering their people to learn faster, adapt quicker and stay ahead in an increasingly AI-driven world," said Andreas Karaiskos, CEO of Fitch Learning.
Founderz is an AI business school and a Microsoft Worldwide Training Partner that specializes in artificial intelligence and business education. With a global community of over 630,000 learners across five continents, it delivers practical and accessible AI learning for professionals and organizations.
"Founderz has built a platform engineered to scale personalized learning, real-world practice and AI adoption across languages and geographies," said Anna Cejudo and Pau Garcia-Mila, co-founders, Founderz. "Working with Fitch Learning and HearstLab means those capabilities will be applied to content developed by practitioners who know financial services inside out, combining learning paths, simulations and AI teammates to deliver measurable outcomes that organizations and learners can trust."
"This partnership is an exciting new step for Fitch Group, designed to future-proof industry learning by delivering a best-in-class solution to our clients. Crucially, by combining Fitch Learning and Founderz, this will be AI-enabled learning built from inside financial services -- not generic AI training applied to it from the outside," said Paul Taylor, president & CEO of Fitch Group.
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About HearstLab
HearstLab is a strategic corporate venture fund providing cash investments and operational support to women-led startups. Founded in 2016, HearstLab has invested globally in more than 90 companies with a combined valuation exceeding $3 billion. Portfolio companies benefit from access to resources across Hearst's 370+ businesses and a Scout network of more than 200 women leaders who provide expertise and strategic guidance. HearstLab invests from the pre-seed to Series A stages with a goal of closing the gender gap in venture funding.
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About Fitch Learning
Fitch Learning, part of Fitch Group, is a trusted global provider of financial education. Built on deep expertise in credit and strengthened by broad experience across financial services, we deliver impactful learning solutions through client-focused programs, courses and professional qualifications. Harnessing digital innovation and AI-driven learning tools, we empower organizations worldwide to build future-ready teams. Fitch Learning owns the Canadian Securities Institute, Certificate in Quantitative Finance Institute (CQFI) and the Global Institute of Credit Professionals, dedicated to supporting finance professionals throughout their career journeys.
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About Founderz
Founderz is an AI business school and a Microsoft Worldwide Training Partner founded in 2021 by Pau Garcia-Mila and Anna Cejudo. The company helps professionals and organizations understand, adopt, and scale artificial intelligence in their day-to-day operations.
Through a combination of proprietary technology, practical learning content, AI agents, and learning experiences designed with industry experts, Founderz teaches how to apply AI in an ethical and responsible way to solve real-world problems, optimize processes, improve decision-making, and accelerate team and organizational transformation.
With more than 630,000 people trained and over 1,600 companies supported worldwide, Founderz has built a global community focused on applied AI learning.
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URL: Fitch Learning
URL: Founderz
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Original text here: https://www.hearst.com/-/hearstlab-fitch-learning-take-major-stake-in-founderz-to-launch-strategic-ai-partnership-to-help-close-industry-skills-gap?p_l_back_url=%2Fnews%2Fpress-releases&p_l_back_url_title=Press+Releases
[Category: BizMedia]
Discover Your Next Book-to-Screen Obsession With Our New Dedicated Hub
LOS GATOS, California, June 4 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following statement on June 2, 2026:
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Discover Your Next Book-to-Screen Obsession With Our New Dedicated Hub
Dear most voracious reader, my, do we have a collection for you.
Whether your reading list skews cult classic, beloved saga or beach read, there are endless adaptations on Netflix ready to take you from page to screen. Today, we're turning your homepage into your favorite bookstore by introducing "Watch Your Favorite Books," a dedicated hub on Netflix where you can rediscover old favorites or find your next
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LOS GATOS, California, June 4 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following statement on June 2, 2026:
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Discover Your Next Book-to-Screen Obsession With Our New Dedicated Hub
Dear most voracious reader, my, do we have a collection for you.
Whether your reading list skews cult classic, beloved saga or beach read, there are endless adaptations on Netflix ready to take you from page to screen. Today, we're turning your homepage into your favorite bookstore by introducing "Watch Your Favorite Books," a dedicated hub on Netflix where you can rediscover old favorites or find your nextobsession, from your library to ours.
Inspired by the vibrant book community and the popularity of our adaptations, Netflix's team of curators have built a special experience for fans to explore, enjoy, and feel right at home. "Watch Your Favorite Books" is organized around nine distinct reader types, making it fun and easy to find something to watch based on the genres and styles you love most:
* You Crave Amazing Characters
* You're into Immersive World-Building
* You Love a Great Plot Twist
* You Savor Swoonworthy Romances
* You're a Nonfiction Fanatic
* You're a History and Period Piece Buff
* You Adore All-Ages Adventures
* You Collect Manga and Comics
* You're Wild About Web Stories
"We've seen a real passion from fans around Netflix's library of book adaptations. Our team looked to celebrate that fandom by creating a destination on Netflix for enthusiasts to explore their favorites and find more stories they'll love. Built on our recently redesigned experience and the success of earlier fan-inspired collections, such as 'Your Zodiac Watchlist,' 'Watch Your Favorite Books' brings together our library of book-inspired entertainment into one engaging, immersive space, making it fun and exciting to find what to watch next based on your personal taste and reading style." -- Mansi Patel, Netflix's Senior Director of Product Merchandising
We're excited to see how avid readers and lovers of great stories dive into this new experience and discover a world of book-inspired entertainment on Netflix. With this launch, we hope to inspire members with a 'To Be Watched' list that's as enticing as your 'To Be Read' pile.
You can find "Watch Your Favorite Books" on the Netflix homepage, via search, and at netflix.com/books, available starting June 2 globally.
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Original text here: https://about.netflix.com/en/news/discover-your-next-book-to-screen-obsession-with-our-new-dedicated-hub
[Category: Media]
CBRE Launches Experience by Industrious, Elevating Its Workplace Hospitality Offering
LOS ANGELES, California, June 4 -- CBRE Group, a commercial real estate services provider, issued the following news release on June 3, 2026:
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CBRE Launches Experience by Industrious, Elevating Its Workplace Hospitality Offering
New platform delivers experience services to building owners and corporate occupiers, and serves as a launchpad for new experience-focused products
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CBRE today announced the launch of Experience by Industrious, a new brand and operating model that doubles down on the company's workplace hospitality services.
Experience by Industrious brings together more than
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LOS ANGELES, California, June 4 -- CBRE Group, a commercial real estate services provider, issued the following news release on June 3, 2026:
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CBRE Launches Experience by Industrious, Elevating Its Workplace Hospitality Offering
New platform delivers experience services to building owners and corporate occupiers, and serves as a launchpad for new experience-focused products
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CBRE today announced the launch of Experience by Industrious, a new brand and operating model that doubles down on the company's workplace hospitality services.
Experience by Industrious brings together more than7,000 CBRE employees already delivering front-of-house services across 2,500 buildings worldwide. It combines CBRE's scale and reach with the hospitality operating system Industrious spent 13 years building to raise that work to a substantially higher standard.
Leading this effort is Anna Squires Levine, CBRE's first Global Head of Experience Services. Levine spent a decade as a top executive at Industrious, most recently serving as President. Industrious, known for operating more than 300 premium flex office locations across 10 countries, was fully acquired by CBRE in early 2025.
Experience by Industrious runs the experience of being in a building: the arrivals, the interactions, the service recovery, the culinary strategy and other partnerships -- the small moments that determine how employees feel when they show up to work. The first new product is experience in headquarters and executive environments, where the building experience is so visibly a direct representation of the company's purpose and culture. This product is focused on food & beverage, high touch service and the operating systems required to consistently deliver a stellar experience.
The new operating model is designed to apply in any environment where the experience of showing up to work matters -- hospitals, manufacturing sites, logistics centers, labs and data centers, among them. It is available to both occupiers and building owners.
"Our new offering is built on a belief that most organizations have underinvested in this layer -- not because they don't care, but because there hasn't been a disciplined, measurable way to deliver it at scale," Levine said.
"A building is just a building until people start showing up in it," she continued. "You can design the physical space perfectly and still have people going through the motions once they get there. I believe people put in their best effort when they feel genuinely seen and cared for -- when someone greeted them by name, when the room was set up exactly right, when a small thing went wrong and somebody fixed it before they even noticed. That's what we deliver. And at the scale CBRE operates, the opportunity to add that kind of joy to people's working days is enormous."
The stakes are real. According to Gallup's 2026 State of the Global Workplace report, global employee engagement has fallen to 20%, its lowest level since 2020. Gallup also found that companies with high engagement report 18% better productivity and 23% better profitability than those with minimal engagement.
What distinguishes Experience by Industrious from conventional front-of-house services is its operating model that brings as much rigor to experience as already exists in facilities management and engineering using Industrious' 4-step methodology: set a measurable North Star outcome -- a clear statement of how employees and guests should feel in the building; cascade that into an operating plan, including quantitative goals and performance incentives all the way to the front line; operate against that plan with extreme accountability and teamwork; measure results and iterate until the outcome is achieved.
The model works across all types and sizes of workplaces. A flagship headquarters might have a dedicated General Manager overseeing all operations and vendors across the building as a single hospitality point of contact. In other environments, it means applying the same principles -- shared standards, aligned incentives and real measurement -- alongside CBRE's existing facilities management and property management work.
"The companies that win the competition for talent have decided that how their people feel at work is a business priority, not an afterthought," said Jamie Hodari, CBRE's CEO of Building Operations & Experience and Chief Commercial Officer. "Anna built some of the best workplace experiences in the world at Industrious. We now have the chance to bring that operating system to thousands of buildings around the world."
For building owners, Experience by Industrious connects tenant experience directly to asset performance -- leasing velocity, renewal rates and amenity utilization -- with measurable targets and quarterly reviews. For occupiers, it translates a company's culture and values into the daily texture of being at work.
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About CBRE Group, Inc.
CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm and a premier provider of critical infrastructure services. The company has more than 155,000 employees serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage servicing, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience, critical infrastructure); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.
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Original text here: https://www.cbre.com/press-releases/cbre-launches-experience-by-industrious-elevating-its-workplace-hospitality-offering
[Category: BizReal Estate]
Arizona's First Lead-Free Heart Procedure Completed at Banner Health
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 4 -- Banner Health issued the following news release:
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Arizona's first lead-free heart procedure completed at Banner Health
Dr. David Rizik champions Enhanced Radiation Protection Technology, opening field to future generations of diverse talent
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David Rizik, MD, an interventional cardiologist at Banner - University Medicine Cardiology in Scottsdale, is pioneering a transformative advancement in procedural safety that will reshape the future of interventional cardiology. Through his leadership and advocacy, including work at the state legislative level, Dr. Rizik
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PHOENIX, Arizona, June 4 -- Banner Health issued the following news release:
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Arizona's first lead-free heart procedure completed at Banner Health
Dr. David Rizik champions Enhanced Radiation Protection Technology, opening field to future generations of diverse talent
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David Rizik, MD, an interventional cardiologist at Banner - University Medicine Cardiology in Scottsdale, is pioneering a transformative advancement in procedural safety that will reshape the future of interventional cardiology. Through his leadership and advocacy, including work at the state legislative level, Dr. Rizikhas brought Enhanced Radiation Protection Devices (ERPDs) to Arizona, making Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix the first and currently only program in the state approved for a lead-free variance during cardiac catheterization procedures.
On June 1, Dr. Rizik and Dr. Paul Sorajja, director of interventional cardiology and structural heart at Banner, performed the first lead-free cardiac catheterization procedure in Arizona, a historic milestone that marks the beginning of a new era in physician and staff safety.
"For decades, interventional cardiologists and cath lab staff have relied on heavy lead aprons, weighing up to 20 pounds, to protect against radiation exposure during life-saving heart procedures," said Dr. Sorajja. "While effective at shielding the torso, these aprons have caused widespread chronic spine, neurological, and orthopedic problems, forcing many cardiologists into early retirement with permanent disabilities. Traditional lead aprons also leave critical areas exposed, including the head, neck, face, and arms, contributing to higher rates of brain tumors among specialists and creating significant barriers to specialty diversity, particularly for women physicians during childbearing years."
Dr. Rizik recognized that advancements in radiation reduction technology and the introduction of ERPDs could solve this longstanding problem. These innovative devices are large, fixed or mobile shields that surround the operator and patient to block radiation from multiple angles and provide full-body protection without requiring lead garments. Four large-scale clinical trials demonstrate that ERPDs reduce radiation exposure by more than 99%, bringing staff exposure to zero or near-zero levels in many cases.
Dr. Rizik has been a national leader in advocating radiation protection innovation, working tirelessly to advance this technology at the highest levels to secure regulatory approval for lead-free procedures. His vision and persistence have positioned Banner Health at the forefront of procedural safety, setting a new standard that protects health care workers while ensuring patients continue to receive exceptional cardiac care.
"For 50 years, we've asked interventional cardiologists to sacrifice their own health to save their patients' lives," said Dr. Rizik. "These newer technologies finally allow us to protect our physicians and staff while delivering the same exceptional cardiac care our patients depend on. This isn't just about physician wellness; it's about ensuring we can attract the best and brightest talent to this specialty for generations to come."
In partnership with the state of Arizona, Banner's Cardiac Cath Lab has achieved a groundbreaking variance that eliminates the decades-old requirement for traditional lead aprons during cardiac catheterization procedures. This achievement represents a fundamental shift in how procedural safety is approached, removing the physical strain and long-term health consequences that have plagued the specialty while dramatically reducing radiation exposure for all cath lab personnel.
Dr. Rizik, along with Robert Burke, MD, cardiologist at Banner - University Medicine Cardiology Scottsdale, have published extensive research on these technologies in leading medical journals. Physicians at Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix are already using ERPDs in the vast majority of cases, demonstrating Banner Health's commitment to innovation and staff well-being. However, even with these devices, teams have still been required to wear full personal protective equipment, heavy lead aprons, until now.
This milestone not only protects current practitioners but also opens the field to future generations of diverse talent who may have previously been deterred by occupational health risks. By eliminating barriers related to physical strain and radiation exposure, Dr. Rizik's pioneering work is helping to ensure that interventional cardiology can attract and retain the best physicians, regardless of gender or physical considerations, for decades to come.
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