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U.S. Endowment launches Forest Catalyst Network to speed forest-sector investment
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The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities has launched the Forest Catalyst Network with the Richard King Mellon Foundation to connect capital, companies and ideas across the forest sector.
Stamford Health becomes first U.S. hospital to use FUSMobile’s Neurolyser XR for low back pain
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Stamford Health has become the first hospital in the United States to install and use FUSMobile’s Neurolyser XR, with the first patient treated Aug. 18 at Tully Health Center in Stamford, Connecticut.
FORMOSOUND brings Taiwan music festival to Redmond for first U.S. in-person event
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FORMOSOUND debuts Aug. 29 at Redmond Downtown Park with a free, all-ages festival expected to draw more than 3,000 people and more than 50 vendors.
JPEX America widens Japan-U.S. partnerships across healthcare and innovation
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JPEX America said Aug. 20 it is expanding cross-border work linking Japan and the U.S. through business development, healthcare, investment and innovation.
Half a million U.S. monthly searches seek image format conversions
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Ahrefs keyword data compiled by FormatDrop estimates 605,000 U.S. searches a month for seven common “convert it back” queries, led by “heic to jpg.” The numbers underscore how newer image formats from phones and websites often hit older systems…
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…
WellCheck joins St. Mary’s connected care initiative
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WellCheck is partnering with St. Mary’s County Health Department on a new countywide effort to improve access to care, digital health support and community services in Maryland’s St. Mary’s County.
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.
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…
STARRS CEO Featured in 9/11 Video Podcast on Attack’s Legacy
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Dr. Ron Scott, a retired Air Force colonel and STARRS president and CEO, is featured in a special 9/11 video podcast released as the nation marks the attacks’ 25th anniversary.
U.S. mayors and tech leaders expand responsible AI collaboration
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More than 25 U.S. mayors and municipal technology leaders met with NVIDIA, Microsoft and other partners as The U.S. Roundtable marked six months of its ElevateGov AI program.
Ascend People schedules free webinar on preventing nonprofit staff burnout
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Ascend People will host a free Oct. 1 webinar for nonprofit leaders on practical, budget-conscious ways to reduce staff burnout.
Jacksonville nonprofit founder builds Haitian support platform through charity and media
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Linda Etienne, a Jacksonville-based Haitian-American founder known as Coach Linda, is expanding Coach Linda Charity Inc. and The Coach Linda Show to serve Haitian families with aid, faith-based messaging and digital media.
Garrison Flood Control ranks No. 63 on Inc. 5000, No. 2 among U.S. manufacturers
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Garrison Flood Control was named No. 63 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, with a No. 2 ranking among U.S. manufacturing companies and No. 8 in Florida.
Main Street Economics warns U.S. debt will hit $40 trillion this week
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Main Street Economics says the U.S. national debt is above $39.93 trillion and will cross $40 trillion this week, a milestone the group argues reflects a deeper fiscal problem.
Underground utility damage costs U.S. economy $83.2 billion a year
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Common Ground Alliance released a new report Wednesday estimating underground utility damage costs the U.S. $83.2 billion annually, nearly triple the long-cited $30 billion figure.
Safe Pro Group signs research pact with U.S. Army on AI image analysis
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Safe Pro Group has entered a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center to study AI-powered image analysis for operational, disaster and mission-critical uses.
Miracle Surrogacy reiterates Mexico-only delivery policy after U.S. birth tourism action
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Miracle Surrogacy says surrogate pregnancies and deliveries in its programs will continue to take place in Mexico, not the United States, after new U.S. measures targeting birth tourism.
U.S. Labor Department names USA Bugsweeps founder to O*NET expert role
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The U.S. Department of Labor selected USA Bugsweeps founder Jimmie Mesis to serve as an occupational expert for the O*NET Program.
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