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Are You Investable helps new founders prepare for funding as business formation hits records
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More than 6 million U.S. business applications were filed in the trailing 12 months ending June 2026, as AI disruption, higher costs and job uncertainty push more Americans into entrepreneurship.
Diraq opens first U.S. quantum lab in Chicago
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Diraq opened its first U.S. laboratory in Chicago on Aug. 19, 2026, giving the quantum computing company new cryogenic and measurement capacity at mHUB through the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park’s On-Ramp program.
100 U.S. forensic labs now use STRmix for complex DNA cases
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One hundred U.S. forensic laboratories now use STRmix probabilistic genotyping software to interpret mixed or degraded DNA profiles that were once considered too complex to read.
OSNER’S FC adds Haitian attacker Nael Wellofky Elysee
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OSNER’S FC announced the signing of Nael Wellofky Elysee on August 19, 2026, bringing a Haitian-born attacker with experience in Haiti, Costa Rica and the United States to its Brooklyn roster.
Flow launches Sparkling Water in cans across Canada and the U.S.
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Flow has launched Flow Sparkling, a zero-sugar sparkling water made with naturally occurring minerals and electrolytes, in retailers across Canada and the United States and online.
DRC tops mid-year U.S. AGOA and GSP import ranking
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo moved into first place among AGOA-eligible African countries in the January-June 2026 U.S. import ranking, a milestone the government says reflects stronger trade coordination and President Félix-Antoine…
Vishal Arya builds eight AI businesses on one shared architecture
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Vishal Arya, chairman and group CEO of MatchBest Group, is expanding a multi-vertical AI platform built on shared governance, compliance, and orchestration.
Research hubs and flexible policies are reshaping U.S. business travel
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Corporate travel is shifting as younger workers favor flexible policies, research hubs draw longer stays, and bleisure trips grow across the U.S. Boulder is emerging as one example of how specialized industries and outdoor access are changing…
Next Street launches research institute focused on small business economy
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Next Street on August 18, 2026 launched the Next Street Institute, a research arm aimed at helping leaders understand how AI, reindustrialization, demographic shifts and capital flows are reshaping America’s small business economy.
KEBEL expands collision repair parts supply for U.S. and European vehicles
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Danyang Wanjiang Auto Parts Co., Ltd. says its KEBEL brand is scaling certified exterior body components for American and German vehicle series as repair networks face inventory delays and fitment problems.
Monza Financial registers as U.S. money services business
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Monza Financial Inc., an affiliate of Monza Bank Holdings, has registered with U.S. FinCEN as a money services business under registration number 31000335047631. The filing expands the firm’s ability to operate cryptocurrency, custody, money…
Guavy adds U.S. equities to its market sentiment engine
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Guavy has launched real-time sentiment coverage for 32 U.S. companies, expanding its intelligence engine to a fourth market ahead of schedule.
Meta trial puts youth social media harms back in focus as documentary releases Oct. 6
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A new documentary about Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen will arrive on Oct. 6, 2026, as Meta faces a seven-week federal trial in Oakland over claims its platforms were engineered to addict children.
stosense launches eco-friendly furniture line for U.S. homes
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stosense has launched its flagship sustainable furniture collection in the U.S., adding FSC-certified, low-VOC pieces aimed at homeowners who want modern design without sacrificing environmental goals.
U.S. oil industry eyes Venezuela reopening ahead of Houston summit
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Rising crude flows to the United States, new OFAC license changes and renewed activity in banking, drilling and logistics are pulling more attention back to Venezuela’s energy market.
ZenaTech sees tariff boost for U.S.-made drones
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ZenaTech says new U.S. tariffs on imported drones could improve the competitive position of its ZenaDrone subsidiary, which makes drones in the U.S. and uses a vertically integrated supply chain tied to Taiwan.
Safe Pro wins State Department subcontract for AI demining software
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Safe Pro Group said Aug. 18, 2026, that it won a roughly $180,000 subcontract and purchase order tied to a U.S. Department of State program supporting Ukraine’s demining efforts.
Shreveport coach ranks No. 1 in U.S. ActionCOACH honors
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Everardo Recendiz, a Shreveport-based business and executive coach, was named the top ActionCOACH coach in the United States and No. 7 globally.
DRC cites record U.S. trade growth as AGOA renewal nears
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo says bilateral trade with the United States hit a record $2.15 billion in 2025 under AGOA, up from $541 million in 2024. The government is urging Washington to renew DRC eligibility, arguing the program is…
Kalkreuth lands No. 19 on Roofing Contractor’s Top 100 list
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Kalkreuth Roofing & Sheet Metal ranked No. 19 on Roofing Contractor magazine’s 2026 Top 100 list, marking the company’s ninth Top 20 finish nationwide.
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