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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.
OpenRoad Insurance expands to 40 states in two years
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OpenRoad Insurance says it is now licensed in 40 U.S. states, up from 35 in March, as the classic and collector car insurer adds New York, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Vermont and Delaware.
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…
Snooknuk's new album debuts at No. 1 on U.S. iTunes Children's Albums chart
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Snooknuk’s All In Good Time launched Aug. 14 and quickly reached No. 1 on the U.S. iTunes Children’s Albums chart.
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…
Ys Pharma launches Kadason medicated shampoo in the U.S.
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Ys Pharma Inc. has launched Kadason, an OTC medicated shampoo for seborrheic dermatitis, and is selling it direct to U.S. consumers through ys-ph.com. The product uses 1.80% salicylic acid and enters a market where many shampoos target dandruff…
Datum expands AI network cloud with DataBank PoPs in three U.S. hubs
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Datum has deployed network points of presence inside DataBank facilities in Ashburn, Dallas and Salt Lake City to help AI companies, hyperscalers and enterprises connect distributed workloads.
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…
Jaipur Literature Festival adds Los Angeles and Toronto to 2026 North America tour
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JLF USA and JLF Toronto will expand to seven North American cities in 2026, with new stops in Los Angeles and Toronto from Sept. 11 to Oct. 4. The lineup brings prominent writers, thinkers and cultural voices into conversations on AI, geopolitics,…
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.
AFBEST launches portable juicer in the U.S. market
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AFBEST has launched a new portable juicer in the United States, targeting consumers who want quick blending power for workouts, commutes and travel.
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.
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.
States bring cursive back as one letter still drives 13,000 monthly searches
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Pennsylvania added cursive back to its required curriculum in 2026 as more states revive handwriting instruction after the Common Core era. New search data from FancyText.dev shows interest in single cursive letters remains high, with one letter…
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…
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.
Immigration attorney’s book on U.S. immigration system hits Amazon best-seller list
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Mohammad Shair’s The Cost of Belonging: Immigration and the Fight for the American Dream has launched globally and reached Amazon Best Seller status.
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