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Sweet Briar’s Declaration print is one of two rare Stone test proofs
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Sweet Briar College says its long-held Declaration of Independence print is likely one of just two surviving paper proofs from William J. Stone’s 1823 engraving test run. The discovery sharpens the artifact’s historical value as the college loans…
Studio Mao backs Atlanta USA 250 cultural event with Russian and U.S. guests
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Studio Mao says it will support a July 6 cultural program at The Millennium Gate Museum in Atlanta tied to the United States’ 250th anniversary.
Federal Flags launches American History Unfurled series
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Federal Flags has launched a free weekly educational series tied to America’s 250th anniversary that links the history of the U.S. flag to the present.
BMES spotlights biomedical engineering’s role in health, security and growth
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The Biomedical Engineering Society is using the nation’s 250th anniversary to spotlight how biomedical engineering drives healthcare breakthroughs, national security tools and economic output.
American Swiss Foundation honors Adrian Keller at leadership dinner in Rüschlikon
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The American Swiss Foundation hosted its Ambassador Faith Whittlesey Leadership Award Dinner on June 16 in Rüschlikon, Switzerland, honoring Adrian T. Keller for more than three decades of service.
Fountain Forward sees June U.S. auto sales at 16.1 million SAAR
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Fountain Forward projects June 2026 U.S. light vehicle sales will land at 16.1 million SAAR, citing affordability pressure even as demand, inventory and incentives keep the market stable.
Vishal & Sheykhar launch 13-city U.S. summer tour
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Vishal & Sheykhar will bring their live Bollywood hit show, The Superhit Tour, to 13 U.S. markets in July and August 2026 after a sold-out 2025 run. The tour leans on more than 25 years of songs, a full band and large-scale production as South…
Golden State Mint launches U.S. 250th Anniversary silver and copper collection
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Golden State Mint released a privately minted U.S. 250th Anniversary commemorative series on July 1, 2026, with silver and copper rounds now available in multiple sizes.
U.S. apparel brands face new July compliance rules
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U.S. fashion brands importing apparel will have to meet two new requirements in July 2026: federal CPSC eFiling for product safety and California’s SB 707 textile recovery program.
Global Couture U.S. stages first runway show at the Library of Congress
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Global Couture U.S. produced the first runway show ever held at the U.S. Library of Congress, tying the July 1 event to the nation’s 250th anniversary commemoration.
SDLC Corp wins U.S. public-sector AI and IT vendor status through 791 Cooperative
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SDLC Corp has been named an awarded vendor under a government AI services solicitation managed through the 791 Purchasing Cooperative, giving eligible public agencies a faster procurement path for AI, IT and modernization work.
Delaware North rolls out America 250 celebrations across U.S. venues
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Delaware North is marking America’s 250th anniversary with limited-time events, merchandise, food and beverage promotions, and volunteer efforts across its U.S. portfolio.
Lee Herrick’s “My California” selected for America250 time capsule
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California Poet Laureate Lee Herrick’s poem will be placed in the America250 time capsule buried outside Independence Hall on July 4, 2026, and preserved until 2276. The selection spotlights California’s arts community as the state marks 50 years…
Latin America hiring savings are funding more senior U.S. teams
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Hire With Near says U.S. companies are using Latin America hiring savings to add more experienced workers, not just cut labor costs.
Hindu students honor teachers at Guru Vandana events across the U.S.
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The Hindu Education Foundation marked Teacher Appreciation Week with 105 Guru Vandana events nationwide, honoring 1,874 teachers and dozens of school and civic leaders.
Surrogacy4All tops 381-agency U.S. surrogacy ranking
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Surrogacy4All published a ranking of 381 U.S. surrogacy agencies on June 30, 2026, and placed itself No. 1 with a score of 92 out of 100. The report highlights regulatory gaps in the industry and says 335 agencies operate without state licensing…
Maryland science educator advances STEM teaching across Cameroon and the U.S.
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Ernestine Ebob Takang Nyenti, a Maryland-certified science educator, is being recognized for more than 25 years of teaching across Cameroon and the United States.
MRT supplies safety gear for Seattle’s floating World Cup pitch
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Marine Rescue Technologies equipped Seattle Soccer Celebration 2026’s floating fan zone with man-overboard rescue gear ahead of the FIFA World Cup in Seattle.
American Lending Center wins 41st USCIS project approval
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American Lending Center said July 1 that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services approved its 41st I-956F EB-5 project, extending the lender’s lead in a program that channels investor capital into underserved U.S. communities.
Phoenix5 to headline Tampa’s America 250 Independence Day celebration
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Phoenix5 will lead the entertainment at Tampa’s Liberty by the Bay event on July 4, 2026, performing before the city’s closing remarks, a 250-drone light show and fireworks.
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