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Zeal to Sponsor LexTalk World New York 2026
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Zeal will sponsor LexTalk World New York 2026 on July 23-24, where founder and CEO Matthew Solé will join a panel on AI governance and the changing demands on corporate legal teams.
CanAm wins USCIS approval for first EB-5 infrastructure project
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services approved CanAm Enterprises’ Form I-956F for the Pacific Port Logistics Center in Carson, California, clearing the firm’s first EB-5 infrastructure set-aside project under the 2022 reform law. The approval…
I News Australia launches with international reporting focus
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Independent journalist Nelly Yoa has launched I News Australia in Melbourne, positioning the outlet as an audience-first news brand built on original reporting, transparency and exclusive access.
Israel launches NIS 100 million push for national quantum computing hub
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The Israel Innovation Authority has opened a call for proposals to build a national quantum computing R&D infrastructure that would give Israeli companies and researchers access to advanced systems.
Sharifah Hardie Revives The Round Table Talk Show
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The live talk show has returned after more than 500 episodes during the COVID era, with a renewed push to bring together entrepreneurs, executives, authors and community leaders for unscripted conversations.
National survey finds maternal care failures hit women of color hardest
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A new national survey of 3,857 mothers finds widespread disrespect, untreated mental health needs and limited access to midwives and doulas, with Black, Indigenous and other women of color reporting worse outcomes.
Smart City Expo Miami panel to focus on civic engagement
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A Tuesday panel at Smart City Expo Miami 2026 will examine how cities can turn resident input into action as local governments roll out new technology, infrastructure and digital services.
Canfield weigh-off to dangle $70,000 as giant pumpkin growers chase records
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The Ohio Valley Giant Pumpkin Growers will host the Giant Pumpkin World Weigh-Off on Oct. 10 in Canfield, Ohio, drawing top growers from several states for more than $70,000 in prizes.
Gary Rosen turns gas-pump TV into a satire of media overload
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Boulder musician Gary Rosen will release “Gas Station TV” on Oct. 3, 2026, as part of his upcoming EP “The Political Project.” The single uses the tiny screens above gas pumps to poke at nonstop news, algorithms and the appeal of escapism.
Grand Rapids to host The Hartford Nationals again in 2027
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Move United says Grand Rapids will host The Hartford Nationals for a third year in July 2027, marking the adaptive sports championship’s 70th anniversary.
40 governors back Pollinator Week as focus turns to butterflies and moths
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Pollinator Partnership says 40 U.S. governors issued proclamations for this year’s Pollinator Week, which highlighted butterflies and moths and drew support from communities across North America.
400-plus scholars and leaders demand release of Tunisian politician Rached Ghannouchi
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An international coalition of more than 400 scholars, former officials and human rights leaders is pressing Tunisia to free Rached Ghannouchi, who was sentenced in June 2026 to life in prison plus 30 years.
Equine Collaborative International roundtable blasts Australia’s Brumby cull
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Equine Collaborative International hosted an international roundtable on June 24 that condemned New South Wales’ aerial Brumby cull in Kosciuszko National Park and questioned the government’s data, oversight and transparency.
Freestyle Digital Media releases Qatar World Cup documentary
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Freestyle Digital Media released A Game of Double Standards on North American digital, cable and satellite platforms July 17, 2026. The documentary examines the backlash over Qatar’s 2022 FIFA World Cup hosting rights and how media coverage shaped…
Dr. Mike Ratner launches book on impeachment and civic accountability
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Dr. Mike Ratner has published WHY IMPEACH: The Constitutional Case for Accountability, a book centered on impeachment, executive power and the rule of law. He is pairing the release with a Community Conversations campaign and a month-long civic…
Bio-One joins Lion National Corp. affiliate network through OMNIA Partners contract
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Bio-One Inc. is now an authorized affiliate of Lion National Corp. through an OMNIA Partners contract, giving public sector buyers a faster, compliant way to buy biohazard cleanup services.
AI Governance World Conference 2026 announces keynote speakers for Las Vegas event
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The AI Governance World Conference 2026 will take place Oct. 12-14 at the Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas, with sessions focused on AI readiness and governance.
Riverside mayor gets national recognition for independent leadership
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Riverside Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson was named among six U.S. city leaders recognized by The Fulcrum for independent leadership, economic revitalization, infrastructure investment and public safety.
Bill would put Thomas Paine memorial on Washington’s National Mall
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A bipartisan House bill would authorize a Thomas Paine memorial in Area I of Washington, D.C., giving the American revolutionary a place among the nation’s most honored founders as the country marks the 250th anniversaries of independence and…
Silex World pushes China-independent critical materials platform
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Silex World Ltd said July 15 it is advancing an integrated processing platform aimed at helping allied economies build more secure rare earth and critical materials supply chains.
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