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Phio wins U.S. patent allowance for INTASYL compound PH-894
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Phio Pharmaceuticals said Aug. 13 it received a U.S. Notice of Allowance for a patent covering PH-894, a BRD4-targeting INTASYL compound.
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.
Acceleron wins U.S. patent for FX engine that boosts wire revenue
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Acceleron said it received a U.S. patent on Aug. 4, 2026, for technology behind NudgeConvert, a machine-learning engine that turns eligible outbound USD wires into foreign currency transfers.
U.S. manufacturers spent more on automation even as forecasts missed
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First National Capital says U.S. middle-market manufacturers pushed capital investment higher in the first half of 2026, with machine tool order values up nearly 32% and first-quarter activity hitting a record.
Charter Capital warns small business financial strain is rising
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Charter Capital says widespread cash flow, cost and expense pressures are putting small businesses at risk of closure.
America’s cities face rising pressure for affordable housing
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Demand for affordable housing is growing in U.S. cities as rising costs push working families, seniors and lower-income residents out of stable neighborhoods.
Most American workers stay connected after hours, survey finds
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A new survey from Discover Africa Safaris finds 87% of employed U.S. adults keep working outside standard hours, with many saying constant connectivity is fueling stress and burnout.
Fear and cost keep many Americans from fixing failing teeth
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A Meridian, Idaho implant practice says the biggest barriers to replacing missing or failing teeth are fear and cost, not a lack of treatment options.
Ray Vinson’s Iran Strikes Back taps Iran-US tensions for political thriller
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L. Ray Vinson’s novel Iran Strikes Back is out now in paperback and e-book on Amazon, using Iran-U.S.-Israel conflict, cyber warfare and nuclear risk as the backdrop for a high-stakes fictional crisis.
Cleveroad ranks third in Clutch’s 2026 U.S. financial services web developer list
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Cleveroad placed third in Clutch’s Q3 2026 ranking of U.S. web developers serving financial services, based on verified client reviews and other performance data.
Aging U.S. cars are driving more repair demand
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Americans are keeping vehicles longer as new-car prices and financing costs stay high, pushing more routine maintenance, diagnostics and repairs into local shops. 616 Auto Repair in Grand Rapids says the trend is lifting demand for preventive…
FairMarketValue expands lender platform ahead of new SBA valuation rules
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FairMarketValue is broadening its platform for banks and commercial lenders as new SBA SOP requirements take effect Oct. 1, 2026. The firm says the expanded offering will give lenders one place to order business valuations, real estate and…
Danielle Wildermuth builds finance and governance systems for growing companies
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Danielle Wildermuth, LL.M., is using a career spanning Army service, legal training, and finance operations to help startups and growth-stage companies tighten controls, protect revenue, and build audit-ready systems.
Siebert Williams Shank's Gary Hall Joins Bond Buyer Hall of Fame
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Gary Hall, co-president of Siebert Williams Shank, has been selected for the Bond Buyer Hall of Fame and will be inducted in Chicago on Sept. 15, 2026. The honor recognizes his long municipal finance career, including senior roles at SWS, JPMorgan…
Marco Robinson opens archive as The Comeback enters casting
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Marco Robinson has released a documented archive of contracts, legal records, banking history and rankings as the START OVER Movement expands into film and television.
Americans are moving toward invisible payments, new Interledger survey finds
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A new Interledger Foundation report finds U.S. consumers are increasingly open to cashless, cardless and automatic payments, while businesses are also backing away from cash.
Documentary follows three U.S. families weighing life abroad
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A new feature documentary from Ron Podmore tracks three Washington State working-class families over a year as they prepare to leave the United States.
Fountain Forward sees July U.S. auto sales at 16.6 million SAAR
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Fountain Forward forecasts U.S. light vehicle sales will hit a 16.6 million seasonally adjusted annual rate for July 2026, citing strong SUV, light-truck and EV demand.
Apex Financial posts official channel verification notice
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Apex Financial Ltd issued a brand verification notice on Aug. 22, 2026, telling clients and partners to confirm company communications through its official website and support email.
iMocha closes U.S. executive roundtable series on skills-first workforce planning
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iMocha wrapped a three-city executive roundtable series in Atlanta, Dallas, and Los Angeles this July, bringing HR and talent leaders together to discuss how companies can measure workforce capability beyond resumes and job titles.
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