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Ascend Technologies buys Xamin to expand financial services reach in Chicago
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Ascend Technologies has acquired Chicago-area MSP Xamin, adding more than 25 years of financial services experience and a compliance-focused service stack.
Black and White LLC launches AML and proliferation financing compliance services
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Black and White LLC has launched independent AML/CTF review-audit, enhanced due diligence and risk management services for regulated firms and other businesses.
Handshake economy still holds in small-town U.S. and Canada, survey finds
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Advance Funds Network surveyed 3,005 small business owners to find where verbal agreements and handshakes still carry business weight in 2026. Greeneville, Tennessee, and Dawson Creek, British Columbia, topped the U.S. and Canadian lists of the…
American Board of Surgery CEO Jo Buyske to retire in 2027
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The American Board of Surgery said President and CEO Dr. Jo Buyske will retire June 30, 2027, after nearly 30 years with the organization.
Apex Financial rolls out community-based support model
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Apex Financial Ltd has launched a community-centric operating model built around moderated WhatsApp education groups, direct digital support, and privacy controls.
Tranquil Tails joins FIDO Friendly’s Route 66 pet adoption tour
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Tranquil Tails® and FIDO Friendly® Magazine announced a 2026 partnership to support animal shelters, promote pet adoption and back the 18th annual Get Your Licks on Route 66® Pet Adoption Tour. The campaign begins Sept. 5, 2026, and will bring…
Corporate buyers made 185,850 single-family purchases in 25 U.S. markets
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iBuyer.com released new proprietary data on investor activity across 25 metro areas from January through May 2026. The report shows corporate and LLC buyers accounted for 36.5% of tracked purchases, with cash deals, out-of-state ownership and…
Pediatric cardiologist urges U.S. health system overhaul on PBS show
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Dr. Arthur “Tim” Garson Jr. appeared on this week’s White House Chronicle to discuss healthcare access, affordability and AI as new polling and research underscore how hard it is for many Americans to get care.
Prosper says U.S. consumers are still spending, but under more pressure
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Prosper Insights & Analytics says June 2026 data show consumer confidence and spending plans improved from May, even as grocery and gas costs pushed households toward more practical, value-focused behavior.
Wacom and Hanwang resolve U.S. patent disputes in principle
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Wacom says it and Hanwang Technology have reached an in-principle resolution of two patent infringement lawsuits in U.S. federal court in Illinois.
Pozitivf Fertility pledges affordable IVF as U.S. birth rates hit a record low
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Pozitivf Fertility said it is recommitting to affordable IVF in Texas as new federal data show U.S. birth rates fell to a record low in 2025. The company says the main barrier is cost, and it plans to expand later in 2026 to reach more patients in…
Lunar Helium-3 Mining wins 14th U.S. patent as Series A advances
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Lunar Helium-3 Mining said June 18, 2026, that it has received its 14th U.S. patent, adding to one of the largest lunar helium-3 mining IP portfolios.
EU AI Act sets global compliance bar and raises Europe’s AI cost burden
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Finance Media says the European Union’s AI Act is becoming the toughest AI rulebook in the world, with penalties and compliance obligations that will reach many non-EU firms.
Cleveroad breaks into Clutch’s top 10 software developers in New York
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Cleveroad landed among Clutch’s top 10 software development companies in New York in the ratings platform’s July 2026 update.
Bliskasoft says foreign platforms fail in the U.S. without local operations
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Bliskasoft Corp. has released an analysis saying foreign-built platforms often stall in the U.S. because product readiness is not enough without a local operational layer.
Investor10 expands U.S. push with ETF and stock analysis tools
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Investor10 is rolling out a broader U.S. market focus with tools for stock and ETF research, dividend tracking and portfolio monitoring.
ISO launches $5,000 scholarship for international students in the U.S.
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ISO Student Health Insurance is opening applications for a new scholarship that will award five $1,000 tuition grants to international students at accredited U.S. universities for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Brazilian investors are pouring more money into U.S. real estate
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Brazilian buyers are channeling more capital into U.S. property, with Florida emerging as the main destination as investors seek dollar exposure, diversification and long-term wealth protection.
Freight Steward launches managed freight operations for U.S. shippers
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Freight Steward Inc. launched a managed freight operations service for U.S. shippers, aiming to replace fragmented carrier portals with a single milestone feed and named account leads.
ALPAC urges U.S. to back Lebanon with security, sanctions and reconstruction plan
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ALPAC delivered policy recommendations to senior U.S. State Department officials in Washington on June 14, calling for deeper U.S. engagement to help Lebanon restore sovereignty, improve security and finance reconstruction.
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