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Lisa Anderson pitches hyperscale manufacturing as the next U.S. model
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Supply chain expert Lisa Anderson says U.S. manufacturers need a new operating model that can scale production by multiples, not increments, as demand, geopolitics and technology shift faster.
MENOKIN lands at Sephora U.S. through OLIVE YOUNG K-Beauty Edit
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MENOKIN is rolling out its 30 Seconds Quick Bubble Mask in about 580 Sephora stores across the U.S. starting Aug. 20, expanding the K-beauty brand’s reach after gains on Amazon U.S., TikTok Shop U.S. and in Korea.
Knoops opens first U.S. store in Salt Lake City
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Knoops is launching its U.S. expansion with a first location opening Aug. 21, 2026, in Salt Lake City’s 9th and 9th neighborhood.
MUNDI lands up to $150M Column financing to expand Mexico-U.S. trade finance
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MUNDI secured a new financing facility of up to $150 million from Column, giving the Mexican fintech more room to fund exporters and their supply chains.
FLEX Automotive opens 100-plus JDM vehicles to U.S. buyers nationwide
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FLEX Automotive is expanding access to more than 100 Japanese-market Toyota and Land Cruiser vehicles for U.S. buyers, with nationwide delivery and prices starting around $20,000. The move extends the San Diego-based company’s Japan-to-U.S….
Federal AI adoption could widen the small-business contracting gap
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As federal agencies speed up AI adoption, small businesses may face a tougher path into government contracting if they lack the staff and systems to process dense solicitations and compliance requirements.
OSNER’S FC signs Haitian defender Denilson Pierre
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OSNER’S FC has added Haitian international defender Denilson Pierre to its Brooklyn roster, bringing a player with youth national-team experience, Concacaf championship pedigree and UPSL Premier minutes.
Retired Army veteran Verdell Taylor grows The Lab Vault into a healthcare business
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Verdell Taylor, a retired 25-year U.S. Army veteran in Savannah, Georgia, has built The Lab Vault from a mobile testing service into a clinic offering phlebotomy, drug testing and wellness screenings.
RLG updates mail-back portal for U.S. electronics recycling
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Reverse Logistics Group has launched a refreshed mail-back portal for consumers across the United States to request free shipping labels for end-of-life electronics.
White paper warns of U.S. education flatline as AI changes workforce needs
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A new white paper from educator and business leader James Prendamano argues that American schools have seen decades of stalled reading and math performance just as AI is reshaping entry-level jobs.
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.
U Santini pitches flexible storage for crowded New York homes and businesses
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U Santini Moving & Storage is highlighting climate-controlled, short- and long-term storage for New Yorkers dealing with smaller apartments, tighter workspaces and building restrictions.
U Santini Moving & Storage touts flexible storage for space-starved New Yorkers
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U Santini Moving & Storage is pitching climate-controlled, short- and long-term storage as a way for New Yorkers to reclaim space in crowded apartments and offices.
Silk Prosperity shifts capital to Europe and U.S. deals
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Silk Prosperity Glorious Property Holdings Ltd. is divesting Southeast Asian investments and narrowing its focus to private equity, selective venture capital and structured real estate in Europe and the United States.
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.
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.
Saint Mary’s College launches guaranteed admission for Lasallian graduates
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Saint Mary’s College of California has created a national guaranteed-admission path for eligible graduates of accredited U.S. Lasallian high schools, starting with the upcoming admissions cycle.
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…
AGPROfessionals launches voter resource on Manny Rutinel’s animal agriculture record
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AGPROfessionals has launched a new online resource tracking Colorado state Rep. Manny Rutinel’s past statements and activities tied to animal agriculture, animal rights and environmental policy.
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