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Washington Post
a day ago
- Washington Post
7 of the best restaurants around Tysons
Tysons is so much more than its perpetually transitioning shopping malls. The Northern Virginia enclave, which we've combined with neighboring McLean in this case, has long fostered destination dining spots (Colvin Run Tavern, Maestro) as well as beloved neighborhood haunts (McLean Family Restaurant). Bop around the Silver Line hot spot with these dining tips from Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema, Post food writer Tim Carman and your intrepid local dining reporter.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Jennifer Moltzan Named Chief People Officer of Guidehouse
Appointment underscores firm's commitment to people and award-winning culture MCLEAN, Va., June 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Guidehouse, a global AI-led professional services firm, has named Jennifer Moltzan its Chief People Officer. Moltzan leads the firm's global human resources strategy, focusing on talent development, organizational culture, and workforce enablement to support continued growth and innovation. A seasoned people leader, Moltzan has more than two decades of experience across talent acquisition, HR business partner leadership, process design and improvement, people development, and organizational design. She is known for building innovative people strategies that align with business goals and for fostering inclusive, agile, and high-performance work environments. "Jennifer's extensive expertise and understanding of human capital, combined with her strong alignment to our strategic priorities, uniquely position her to lead our people-first culture," said Scott McIntyre, CEO of Guidehouse. "As we continue to grow and evolve, our workforce, leadership, and top-tier talent remain key enablers of client and business success." Moltzan's appointment reflects Guidehouse's continued investment in cultivating an award-winning workplace. The company is consistently recognized as a Great Place To Work-Certified® organization and a Military Friendly® Employer, highlighting its commitment to culture, collaboration, and employee development. "I am honored to lead this critical function for the firm and contribute to a mission-driven organization where people are truly valued," said Moltzan. "My focus is on aligning HR with our forward-looking strategy, ensuring our people feel empowered to do their best work, grow with the business, and deliver lasting impact for our clients." Founded in 2018, Guidehouse has rapidly built a reputation for excellence in professional services. Named to the 2024 Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies in America and Forbes World's Best Management Consulting Firms lists, the firm continues to build on its agility, capabilities, and scale with an integrated business technology approach. About Guidehouse Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future. Media Contact: Guidehouse – Cecile Fradkin cfradkin@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Guidehouse
Associated Press
2 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Agile Defense to Drive Mission-Critical AI and Data Solutions Under New DoD Contract
MCLEAN, Va., June 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Agile Defense, a premier full-stack AI services provider driving mission outcomes, is pleased to announce it has been awarded the Accelerating Data and Artificial Intelligence (ADA) Teams Incident Response (IR) contract under the Department of Defense's Data Readiness for Artificial Intelligence Development (DRAID) Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA). Valued at $35 million, this two-year task order advances data readiness in support of artificial intelligence operations across all 11 Combatant Commands and the Joint Chiefs of Staff, supporting the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO). The award was issued to ByteCubed LLC, now integrated into Agile Defense, highlighting the company's strategic expansion following its January 2025 acquisition of IntelliBridge. The unified team is bringing cutting-edge capabilities to life through a warfighter-centric approach by prioritizing the operator at the tactical edge; ensuring that data, tools, and insights are delivered quickly, embedded with units, and grounded in real operational workflows. 'This award is a clear validation of our ability to evolve quickly and deliver at the speed of mission,' said Rick Wagner, Chief Executive Officer of Agile Defense. 'It demonstrates how we purposefully fuse innovation, agility, and an unwavering commitment to the warfighter. Agile Defense was built for this moment, equipping our national security partners with the data, tools, and decision advantage they need to stay ahead.' The contract also highlights the growing success of Agile Labs, Agile Defense's internal innovation hub, and its ability to rapidly prototype and deploy secure, reliable AI and data solutions. As the engine behind the company's research, development, and solution engineering efforts, Agile Labs integrates artificial intelligence, data science, and human-centered design to deliver mission-aligned capabilities at speed and scale. 'There's real energy behind building solutions that actually work for the people who need them most,' said Michael Pansky, Chief Product Officer at Agile Defense. 'We are not just checking boxes. We are delivering outcomes. This award gives us the opportunity to scale that mindset across the Department of Defense and prove that when you listen closely, move fast, and design with the end-user in mind, you can drive real, measurable impact.' This award also presents immediate career opportunities, as the ADA-IR program adds dozens of roles for AI engineers, data scientists, product managers, and mission-driven designers. Agile Defense is actively recruiting both government-experienced professionals and top industry talent who are ready to innovate and deliver meaningful impact, from the tactical edge to the enterprise. Explore open positions at , and apply today. About Agile Defense: Agile Defense stands at the forefront of innovation, driving advanced capabilities and solutions tailored to the most critical national security and civilian missions. With more than 2,000 teammates operating in North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, Agile Defense supports our customer missions around the globe. Our collaborative and multi-disciplinary teams bring creativity and flexibility to developing advanced digital transformation, cyber, data analytics and AI solutions. We are not afraid to take on the most difficult challenges because we know that together, we can accomplish anything. Learn more at View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Agile Defense
National Post
3 days ago
- Business
- National Post
Mars' Pending Acquisition of Kellanova Clears FTC Antitrust Review
Article content MCLEAN, Va. & CHICAGO — Mars, Incorporated, a family-owned, global leader in pet care, snacking and food, and Kellanova (NYSE: K), a leader in global snacking, international cereal and noodles and North America frozen foods, today announced that the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has concluded its antitrust review of Mars' pending acquisition of Kellanova. Article content Poul Weihrauch, Article content Article content CEO & Office of the President, Mars, Incorporated, Article content said: 'We are very pleased that the FTC has completed its review of the transaction without the imposition of any condition or requiring any remedy. The transaction has now received all but one of the 28 required regulatory clearances, with only the review by the European Commission outstanding. This brings us one step closer to uniting two iconic businesses with complementary footprints and portfolios, allowing us to deliver more choice and innovation to consumers.' Article content Steve Cahillane, Chairman, President & CEO, Kellanova, Article content said: 'This represents a significant milestone on our path to combine Mars Snacking and Kellanova. We continue to believe this is an exciting opportunity to create a broader, global snacking business that is better positioned to meet evolving consumer needs and preferences.' Article content Based on the current status of the ongoing antitrust review by the European Commission, Mars and Kellanova expect the transaction to close towards the end of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions. The exact timing cannot be predicted with any certainty at this point. Article content About Mars, Incorporated Article content Mars, Incorporated is driven by the belief that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. As a global, family-owned business, Mars is transforming, innovating, and evolving to make a positive impact on the world. Across our diverse and expanding portfolio of quality snacking, food, and pet care products and services, we employ 150,000+ dedicated Associates. With more than $50 billion in annual sales, we produce some of the world's best-loved brands including Ben's Original ™, CESAR ®, Cocoavia ®, DOVE ®, EXTRA ®, KIND ®, M&M's ®, SNICKERS ®, PEDIGREE ®, ROYAL CANIN ®, and WHISKAS ®. We are creating A Better World for Pets through our global network of pet hospitals and diagnostic services – including AniCura, BANFIELD ™, BLUEPEARL ™, Linnaeus and VCA ™ – using cutting edge technology to develop breakthrough programs in genetic health screening and DNA testing. Article content About Kellanova Article content Kellanova (NYSE: K) is a leader in global snacking, international cereal and noodles, and North America frozen foods with a legacy stretching back more than 100 years. Powered by differentiated brands including Pringles ®, Cheez-It ®, Pop-Tarts ®, Kellogg's Rice Krispies Treats ®, RXBAR ®, Eggo ®, MorningStar Farms ®, Special K ®, Coco Pops ®, and more, Kellanova's vision is to become the world's best-performing snacks-led company, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our Net Sales for 2023 were $13 Billion. Article content At Kellanova, our purpose is to create better days and ensure everyone has a seat at the table through our trusted food brands. We are committed to promoting sustainable and equitable food access by tackling the crossroads of hunger, sustainability, wellbeing, and equity, diversity & inclusion. Our goal is to create Better Days for 4 billion people by the end of 2030 (from a 2015 baseline). For more detailed information about our commitments, our approach to achieving these goals, and methodology, please visit our website at Article content Forward-Looking Statements Article content This press release, and any related oral statements, includes statements that constitute 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each as amended, including statements regarding the pending acquisition (the 'Merger') of Kellanova (the 'Company') by Mars, Incorporated ('Mars'), regulatory approvals, the expected timetable for completing the Merger, the expected benefits and other effects of the Merger, the integration of the companies, the combined business going forward and any other statements regarding the Company's future expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, financial conditions, assumptions or future events or performance that are not historical facts. This information may involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the timing to consummate the Merger and the risk that the Merger may not be completed at all or the occurrence of any event, change, or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the merger agreement, including circumstances requiring a party to pay the other party a termination fee pursuant to the merger agreement; the risk that the conditions to closing of the Merger may not be satisfied or waived; the risk that a governmental or regulatory approval that may be required for the Merger is not obtained or is obtained subject to conditions that are not anticipated; potential litigation relating to, or other unexpected costs resulting from, the Merger; legislative, regulatory, and economic developments; risks that the Merger disrupts the Company's current plans and operations; the risk that certain restrictions during the pendency of the Merger may impact the Company's ability to pursue certain business opportunities or strategic transactions; the diversion of management's time on transaction-related issues; continued availability of capital and financing and rating agency actions; the risk that any announcements relating to the Merger could have adverse effects on the market price of the Company's common stock, credit ratings or operating results; and the risk that the proposed transaction and its announcement could have an adverse effect on the ability to retain and hire key personnel, to retain customers and to maintain relationships with business partners, suppliers and customers. Article content All statements, other than statements of historical fact, should be considered forward-looking statements made in good faith by the Company, as applicable, and are intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this communication, or any other documents, words such as 'anticipate,' 'believe,' 'estimate,' 'expect,' 'forecast,' 'goal,' 'intend,' 'objective,' 'plan,' 'project,' 'seek,' 'strategy,' 'target,' 'will' and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs and assumptions of management at the time that these statements were prepared and are inherently uncertain. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties, as well as other risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements, are described in greater detail in the Company's reports filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the 'SEC'), including the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 28, 2024, subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Forms 8-K and other SEC filings made by the Company. The Company cautions that these risks and factors are not exclusive. Management cautions against putting undue reliance on forward-looking statements or projecting any future results based on such statements or present or prior earnings levels. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this Report, and, except as required by applicable law, the Company does not undertake any obligation to update or supplement any forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, new information, future events, changes in its expectations or other circumstances that exist after the date as of which the forward-looking statements were made. Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content Mars Article content FGS Global for Mars Kal Goldberg / Jenny Gore / Kellanova Media Media Hotline, 269-961-3799 Investors John Renwick, CFA 269-961-9050
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Mars' Pending Acquisition of Kellanova Clears FTC Antitrust Review
MCLEAN, Va. & CHICAGO, June 26, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mars, Incorporated, a family-owned, global leader in pet care, snacking and food, and Kellanova (NYSE: K), a leader in global snacking, international cereal and noodles and North America frozen foods, today announced that the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has concluded its antitrust review of Mars' pending acquisition of Kellanova. Poul Weihrauch, CEO & Office of the President, Mars, Incorporated, said: "We are very pleased that the FTC has completed its review of the transaction without the imposition of any condition or requiring any remedy. The transaction has now received all but one of the 28 required regulatory clearances, with only the review by the European Commission outstanding. This brings us one step closer to uniting two iconic businesses with complementary footprints and portfolios, allowing us to deliver more choice and innovation to consumers." Steve Cahillane, Chairman, President & CEO, Kellanova, said: "This represents a significant milestone on our path to combine Mars Snacking and Kellanova. We continue to believe this is an exciting opportunity to create a broader, global snacking business that is better positioned to meet evolving consumer needs and preferences." Based on the current status of the ongoing antitrust review by the European Commission, Mars and Kellanova expect the transaction to close towards the end of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions. The exact timing cannot be predicted with any certainty at this point. About Mars, Incorporated Mars, Incorporated is driven by the belief that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. As a global, family-owned business, Mars is transforming, innovating, and evolving to make a positive impact on the world. Across our diverse and expanding portfolio of quality snacking, food, and pet care products and services, we employ 150,000+ dedicated Associates. With more than $50 billion in annual sales, we produce some of the world's best-loved brands including Ben's Original™, CESAR®, Cocoavia®, DOVE®, EXTRA®, KIND®, M&M's®, SNICKERS®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, and WHISKAS®. We are creating A Better World for Pets through our global network of pet hospitals and diagnostic services – including AniCura, BANFIELD™, BLUEPEARL™, Linnaeus and VCA™ – using cutting edge technology to develop breakthrough programs in genetic health screening and DNA testing. For more information about Mars, please visit Join us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube. About Kellanova Kellanova (NYSE: K) is a leader in global snacking, international cereal and noodles, and North America frozen foods with a legacy stretching back more than 100 years. Powered by differentiated brands including Pringles®, Cheez-It®, Pop-Tarts®, Kellogg's Rice Krispies Treats®, RXBAR®, Eggo®, MorningStar Farms®, Special K®, Coco Pops®, and more, Kellanova's vision is to become the world's best-performing snacks-led company, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our Net Sales for 2023 were $13 Billion. At Kellanova, our purpose is to create better days and ensure everyone has a seat at the table through our trusted food brands. We are committed to promoting sustainable and equitable food access by tackling the crossroads of hunger, sustainability, wellbeing, and equity, diversity & inclusion. Our goal is to create Better Days for 4 billion people by the end of 2030 (from a 2015 baseline). For more detailed information about our commitments, our approach to achieving these goals, and methodology, please visit our website at Forward-Looking Statements This press release, and any related oral statements, includes statements that constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each as amended, including statements regarding the pending acquisition (the "Merger") of Kellanova (the "Company") by Mars, Incorporated ("Mars"), regulatory approvals, the expected timetable for completing the Merger, the expected benefits and other effects of the Merger, the integration of the companies, the combined business going forward and any other statements regarding the Company's future expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, financial conditions, assumptions or future events or performance that are not historical facts. This information may involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the timing to consummate the Merger and the risk that the Merger may not be completed at all or the occurrence of any event, change, or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the merger agreement, including circumstances requiring a party to pay the other party a termination fee pursuant to the merger agreement; the risk that the conditions to closing of the Merger may not be satisfied or waived; the risk that a governmental or regulatory approval that may be required for the Merger is not obtained or is obtained subject to conditions that are not anticipated; potential litigation relating to, or other unexpected costs resulting from, the Merger; legislative, regulatory, and economic developments; risks that the Merger disrupts the Company's current plans and operations; the risk that certain restrictions during the pendency of the Merger may impact the Company's ability to pursue certain business opportunities or strategic transactions; the diversion of management's time on transaction-related issues; continued availability of capital and financing and rating agency actions; the risk that any announcements relating to the Merger could have adverse effects on the market price of the Company's common stock, credit ratings or operating results; and the risk that the proposed transaction and its announcement could have an adverse effect on the ability to retain and hire key personnel, to retain customers and to maintain relationships with business partners, suppliers and customers. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, should be considered forward-looking statements made in good faith by the Company, as applicable, and are intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this communication, or any other documents, words such as "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "goal," "intend," "objective," "plan," "project," "seek," "strategy," "target," "will" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs and assumptions of management at the time that these statements were prepared and are inherently uncertain. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties, as well as other risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements, are described in greater detail in the Company's reports filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 28, 2024, subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Forms 8-K and other SEC filings made by the Company. The Company cautions that these risks and factors are not exclusive. Management cautions against putting undue reliance on forward-looking statements or projecting any future results based on such statements or present or prior earnings levels. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this Report, and, except as required by applicable law, the Company does not undertake any obligation to update or supplement any forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, new information, future events, changes in its expectations or other circumstances that exist after the date as of which the forward-looking statements were made. View source version on Contacts Mars FGS Global for MarsKal Goldberg / Jenny / Kellanova Media Media Hotline, Investors John Renwick, CFA269-961-9050 Brunswick Group for KellanovaJayne Rosefield / Monica Guptajrosefield@ / mgupta@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
