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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.

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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.

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Power Solutions says the federal residential solar tax credit ended for systems connected in 2026, but New York homeowners can still tap a state tax credit or use a prepaid lease tied to a commercial solar incentive.

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Rising electricity demand, data centers and industrial growth are driving a wave of U.S. transmission and grid-modernization spending that is also increasing the need for skilled construction labor and temporary housing.

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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…

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Ys Pharma Inc. has launched Kadason, an OTC medicated shampoo for seborrheic dermatitis, and is selling it direct to U.S. consumers through ys-ph.com. The product uses 1.80% salicylic acid and enters a market where many shampoos target dandruff…

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Monza Financial Inc., an affiliate of Monza Bank Holdings, has registered with U.S. FinCEN as a money services business under registration number 31000335047631. The filing expands the firm’s ability to operate cryptocurrency, custody, money…

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ZenaTech says new U.S. tariffs on imported drones could improve the competitive position of its ZenaDrone subsidiary, which makes drones in the U.S. and uses a vertically integrated supply chain tied to Taiwan.

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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.

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The Democratic Republic of the Congo says bilateral trade with the United States hit a record $2.15 billion in 2025 under AGOA, up from $541 million in 2024. The government is urging Washington to renew DRC eligibility, arguing the program is…

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Kalkreuth Roofing & Sheet Metal ranked No. 19 on Roofing Contractor magazine’s 2026 Top 100 list, marking the company’s ninth Top 20 finish nationwide.

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KanKouran Dance Company will host its 43rd annual National African Dance and Drum Conference and Concert over Labor Day weekend in Washington, D.C. The event brings together West African dancers, musicians and instructors for workshops and a major…

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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.

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Micro Center’s new ranking of 85 U.S. cities puts San Francisco at No. 1 for AI strength, with Oakland, Washington, D.C., San Jose and Seattle rounding out the top five.

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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.

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CollectionPro says it recovered a delayed federal Independent Dispute Resolution payment for a U.S. plastic surgery provider after the claim went unpaid despite a favorable ruling under the No Surprises Act. The case underscores a gap between…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.