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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.
US private secondary volume hits $138 billion as founder liquidity shifts mainstream
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US private-company secondary volume reached $138 billion in 2025, tripling since 2021, as company-led tenders became the dominant liquidity tool for founders and employees.
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…
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.
SME’s Brett Conner joins America Makes executive committee
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SME Chief Manufacturing Officer Dr. Brett Conner has been named to a two-year term on the America Makes Executive Committee, where he will help shape additive manufacturing strategy, policy and workforce efforts.
Intellvation pushes CE-ready solid-state battery BESS manufacturing
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Intellvation is expanding its solid-state battery and battery energy storage system platform as global demand rises for safer, denser and more efficient storage.
24hourEDU lands 50-state NMLS approval for mortgage pre-licensure training
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24hourEDU says it now offers NMLS-approved mortgage loan originator pre-licensure education in all 50 states and U.S. territories after securing approval for a new 5-hour Utah DRE law course.
Mary Ann Stiles to receive IAOTP's Global Legal Industry Icon Award
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Mary Ann Stiles will be honored by the International Association of Top Professionals at its December 2026 awards gala at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. The recognition highlights her four-decade legal career, leadership in workers’…
Los Alamos forum spotlights New Mexico's nuclear ecosystem
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The inaugural Los Alamos Nuclear Forum will bring together leaders in nuclear energy, fusion, space, medicine, AI, the grid and stewardship on Aug. 25 in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Form5472.online launches AI-built dashboard for U.S. company compliance
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Form5472.online launched a new client dashboard for non-U.S. residents forming and managing U.S. LLCs and corporations, saying the platform outscored Doola and Firstbase across most founder-focused categories.
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.
NetNation launches free business name search tools for U.S. entrepreneurs
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NetNation has rolled out free tools that let U.S. entrepreneurs check business name, trademark and domain availability in one search.
Lake.com ranks Chicago’s shoreline as the best U.S. lake destination for dogs
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Lake.com has ranked 362 U.S. lake destinations to identify the top 10 for dog-friendly travel, weighing access, amenities, city proximity and water-safety planning.
Merchlogix releases planogram compliance playbook for U.S. retailers
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Merchlogix has published a free 2026 playbook designed to help U.S. retailers measure and sustain planogram compliance across stores.
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.
Billy Joel tribute tour to hit more than 35 U.S. cities
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Right Angle Entertainment and Maple Tree Entertainment have launched The Billy Joel Legacy: A Tribute Experience, a national concert tour opening Sept. 17 in Stamford, Connecticut.
US Power helps Pasadena homeowners tap new solar and battery rebates
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US Power is helping Pasadena homeowners navigate the Pasadena Water and Power Solar and Battery Rebate Pilot Program, which launched April 2 and covers qualifying systems installed on or after Jan. 1, 2026. The incentives can cut upfront costs for…
Gerald Rosen backs Bankole Thompson’s book on America at 250
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Former federal Chief Judge Gerald E. Rosen has endorsed journalist Bankole Thompson’s forthcoming book, which uses Frederick Douglass to examine democracy, justice and America’s future as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary.
Concordia plans inaugural Washington forum on U.S.-Gulf ties
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Concordia will host its first Washington, D.C. Forum on Sept. 16 at the Embassy of the State of Qatar, bringing together leaders from government, business, civil society and academia.
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