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Fairmont San Juan Capistrano Class of 2026 Earns Admission to Southern California’s Leading High Schools

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Graduates receive multiple admissions offers, reflecting the school’s strong academic preparation and personalized approach to learning.

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif., July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Fairmont San Juan Capistrano is celebrating exceptional high school placement results for its Class of 2026, with graduates earning admission to many of Southern California’s most respected private, public, and specialty high schools.

“Our students are the type of scholars top high schools want because they’ve learned to think independently, embrace challenges, and take ownership of their education,” said Rebecca Lugo, Head of School at Fairmont San Juan Capistrano. “At Fairmont, students become architects of their own learning journey. They discover their strengths, pursue their passions, and develop the confidence, character, and academic foundation to thrive wherever they choose to go next.”

Outstanding Outcomes Across the Class

Members of the Class of 2026 earned admission to many of Southern California’s most selective high schools, including Mater Dei High School, Orange County School of the Arts, Sage Hill School, Santa Margarita Catholic High School, St. Margaret’s Episcopal School, and Troy High School, nearly all of which have earned an A+ overall rating on Niche. For many families, the challenge wasn’t gaining admission—it was deciding among multiple outstanding opportunities. 

To learn more, contact Betty Petersen at bpetersen@fairmontschools.com. 

“The Class of 2026 demonstrated that exceptional outcomes are the standard at Fairmont San Juan Capistrano,” said Lugo. “When students are challenged, supported, and known as individuals, this is the kind of success that becomes possible across an entire class.” 

That success is reflected in this year’s acceptance outcomes. For example, approximately 90% of applicants earned admission to JSerra Catholic High School, 93% received offers from Santa Margarita Catholic High School, and every student who applied to Fairmont Preparatory Academy received an offer of admission. 

A Personalized Path to Success

Fairmont San Juan Capistrano’s personalized approach combines rigorous academics with individualized support, helping students grow into confident learners prepared for the next stage of their educational journey. Small class sizes, dedicated faculty, leadership opportunities, athletics, arts, and enrichment programs create an environment in which students are academically challenged while receiving the guidance they need to reach their full potential.

That preparation was evident as many families weighed multiple admissions offers, giving them the opportunity to choose the high school that best aligned with their child’s academic, athletic, artistic, and personal aspirations. 

“Fairmont is uniquely positioned as a school that offers both a rigorous academic experience and an elite athletic experience while nurturing and supporting each child in a caring, tailored environment,” said Omar Kariuki, whose son was a member of the school’s flagship Athletic Academy and was accepted to several highly regarded high schools before choosing Crean Lutheran High School. “For our son, this was the perfect combination as a scholar-athlete.” 

 

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Texas Instruments board declares third quarter 2026 quarterly dividend

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DALLAS, July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The board of directors of Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.42 per share of common stock, payable August 11, 2026, to stockholders of record on July 31, 2026.   

About Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, data center, personal electronics and communications equipment. At our core, we have a passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors. This passion is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology more reliable, more affordable and lower power, making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. Learn more at TI.com.

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Drake Expands End-to-End Professional Services with Launch of Drake Audit Defense™

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New post-filing audit defense service extends Drake Software’s support beyond tax preparation, helping firms save time while delivering greater value to clients.

FRANKLIN, N.C., July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Drake Software, a leader in professional tax preparation solutions, today announced the launch of Drake Audit Defense™, a new post-filing audit defense service designed to help tax professionals better support their clients after a return is filed. The new offering represents another step in Drake’s continued investment in delivering integrated products and services that support tax professionals throughout the entire client journey—from intake to post-filing.

Enrollment for Drake Audit Defense is available now for Drake Software customers for Tax Year 2026 returns. Customers can enroll by logging into their account at DrakeSoftware.com

Drake Audit Defense provides tax professionals with an easy-to-offer service that helps clients navigate eligible IRS and state tax notices, audit assistance, and qualifying tax-related identity theft assistance. By reducing the administrative burden associated with post-filing issues, firms can spend less time managing notices and audits while providing additional value and peace of mind to their clients.

“Tax professionals are looking for more than software—they’re looking for solutions that help them run more efficient practices and deliver exceptional client experiences,” said Alice Curry, Chief Customer Offer. “Drake Audit Defense is another example of how we’re expanding the Drake ecosystem with integrated services that support firms before, during, and after tax season.”

“Our goal is to make it easy for firms to manage the products and services they rely on in one connected Drake experience,” said Curry. “By integrating Drake Audit Defense alongside our growing portfolio of workflow solutions and enhancements, we’re giving customers greater visibility into their practice, fewer administrative tasks, and a simpler way to manage their business while delivering even more value to their clients.”

Drake Audit Defense is designed specifically for Drake Software customers and integrates seamlessly into existing workflows, making it simple to enroll clients during the tax preparation process while providing trusted support by credentialed tax experts when post-filing issues arise.

About Drake Software

For more than four decades, Drake Software has provided innovative tax preparation and practice management solutions that help tax professionals serve their clients with confidence. Today, Drake continues to expand its ecosystem with integrated products and services that support firms from client intake through post-filing, helping practices work more efficiently while delivering exceptional client experiences.

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IronSpark Studios Launches in Birmingham, AL

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IronSpark is a new creative studio focused on animation, game development, and interactive experiences.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Storytelling has a new home in Birmingham, Alabama, with the launch of IronSpark Studios, a creative media company focused on animation, game development, and interactive experiences. Guided by its mission to build stories that engage, excite, and entertain, IronSpark Studios develops original and client-driven intellectual property and digital experiences.

Production is shifting away from traditional big studios and moving rapidly toward independent creators and agile, small studios. Founded on the belief that world-class creative belongs in Birmingham, IronSpark Studios collaborates with local creatives, businesses and organizations while working to attract animation, game development and interactive media production to the region.

“Our vision is to create experiences that inspire audiences, spark imagination and leave a lasting impact,” said Brass Bralley, co-founder and managing director. “We believe Birmingham is a place where creative talent can grow, collaborate and help shape the future of storytelling.”

The studio operates through three divisions—Animation, Games and Interactive—creating content for film, commercial projects, video games, immersive exhibits and emerging digital experiences.

IronSpark Studios is partnering with clients and intellectual property owners while developing original projects of its own, helping bring more animation, game development, and interactive media production to Birmingham.

“I’ve chosen to build many businesses in the Birmingham ecosystem, and the choice to build IronSpark here was a simple one,” said Mazi Rasulnia, co-founder and consulting partner.  “Birmingham has a vibrant community of innovators and creators, and IronSpark will be a great addition.”

Among those projects is its first original animated short film, The Purple Sky Peanut Butter Club. Based on a true story of heroism and sacrifice, the dialogue-free animated short explores the power of small traditions and their ability to provide healing through grief and transcend generations.

“The stories we create are meant to connect people,” said Wink Winkler, co-founder and head of creative. “Whether that’s through film, series, a video game or an interactive experience, at the end of the day, the story is at the heart of everything we create.” 

Contact: Brass Bralley, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Brass@ironsparkstudios.com

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