Huntington Beach, Calif. – October 20, 2026 -- Mach Industries, a defense manufacturer developing autonomous systems for the U.S. military and its allies, has appointed Zach Kirkman, previously Deputy Chief Financial Officer at General Motors, as its Chief Financial Officer.

Detroit – October 19, 2026 -- Dan Gilbert, founder and chairman of Rocket Companies and Bedrock, pledged approximately $1 billion in development capital to a new nonprofit that will redevelop, own and operate the Renaissance Center and the surrounding 35-acre east riverfront district. The gift will not be repaid, and Gilbert and his companies will receive no profits from the project.

The project carries a $2.2 billion development plan. The district currently consists largely of surface parking lots.

Washington – September 29, 2026 -- The National Park Foundation (NPF) has awarded $4.7 million through its Open OutDoors for Kids program to fund 83 education projects across more than 90 national parks during the 2026-27 school year, marking the program's 15th season.

Detroit – September 07, 2026 -- The Automotive Hall of Fame has selected Mark Reuss, president of General Motors, as winner of the 2026 Industry Leader Award in the OEM category, sponsored by Lear Corporation.