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Spas of America launches 2026 Canada Spa Guide
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Spas of America has released its 2026 Canada Spa Guide, highlighting more than 20 spa resorts, wellness retreats and thermal destinations across the country.
Dimerco survey warns APAC shippers to brace for higher demand and disruption in H2 2026
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Dimerco Express Group’s new Asia-Pacific Freight Outlook for H2 2026 says most APAC-connected shippers expect freight demand to rise, while nearly all are already seeing higher rates and frequent delays.
XGLOBE expands New York push to rebuild local economies
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XGLOBE Corporation said it is taking its corrective ecosystem and XGuardians Movement to cities across New York State, with a focus on small businesses, community response, and local economic resilience.
Georgetown tourism posts record $191.5M economic impact in 2025
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Georgetown/Scott County Tourism says visitor spending generated a record $191.5 million in economic impact in 2025, supporting 1,259 jobs and $14.7 million in local tax revenue.
iDS adds Kenneth Gustafson as managing director for economics
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iDS has named Kenneth Gustafson as managing director, expanding its economics capabilities for merits and damages work.
Rancho Cordova hosts inaugural Juneteenth Exchange for AI and economic growth
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More than 150 executives, entrepreneurs, investors and civic leaders gathered in Rancho Cordova on June 19 for the first Juneteenth Exchange, an executive summit focused on artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship and workforce growth.
EatLove wins World Economic Forum Yes/Boston innovation challenge
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The World Economic Forum named EatLove one of 12 winners in its first Yes/Boston Innovation Challenge, putting the AI nutrition platform into a public-private testbed for food and health innovation in Boston.
Romanian media shifted from solidarity to economic caution on Ukraine war
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A new study from Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu says Romanian news coverage of the war in Ukraine moved from humanitarian empathy to a more cost-focused and security-driven frame between 2022 and 2024. The research points to a sharper focus on…
NJ Ayuk book on Angola oil sector reaches Amazon’s Top 3 new releases
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NJ Ayuk’s new book on Angola’s energy sector reached Amazon’s Top 3 new releases after its May 20, 2026 launch.
CGA says buried utility damage hit record high in 2025
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Common Ground Alliance published its 2025 DIRT summary and a new damage-prevention dashboard, saying buried utility damage reached a record high and rose more than 5 points from 2024. The findings underscore ongoing risks to underground…
LANDR expands Fair Trade AI with upfront payments and revenue sharing for indie artists
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LANDR is expanding its opt-in Fair Trade AI program with a $5-per-track advance and ongoing revenue sharing for more than 30,000 artists.
Carew report finds economic pressure and buyer access are sales teams' top challenges for 2026
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Carew International’s new research report says economic pressure and buyer access are the biggest sales challenges heading into 2026, based on responses from professionals across North America, Europe, Africa and Asia. The findings suggest…
Marble market seen topping $18 billion by 2030
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The global marble market is projected to surpass $18 billion in 2030, led by Asia-Pacific and China, as construction, urbanization and premium design demand keep pushing stone use higher.
Lubricant additives market seen topping $24 billion by 2030
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The Business Research Company says the global lubricant additives market will exceed $24 billion in 2030, led by Asia-Pacific and the U.S. The forecast points to automotive demand, stricter emissions rules and growth in marine and aviation as key…
Companies are adding AI workers faster than governance tools
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New research suggests agentic AI is moving from experiments to day-to-day work, with active users of OpenAI’s Codex up more than fivefold in the first half of 2026. DoubleU.ai says enterprises need governance systems now, as many still cannot…
Peaceful Governance Institute launches AI economy initiative
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Peaceful Governance Institute on June 24, 2026, unveiled a special initiative aimed at strengthening U.S. economic security as AI and robotics accelerate automation.
Customized Energy Solutions launches CoMETS for self-service energy analytics
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Customized Energy Solutions has launched CoMETS, a self-service platform for battery storage and renewable project analytics in PJM, ERCOT and CAISO. The tool gives developers, investors, lenders and asset owners access to 30-year price forecasts…
DMCC, Ministry of Economy launch UAE women’s financial literacy platform
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DMCC, the UAE Ministry of Economy & Tourism and EWA Group have launched NAYRA, a financial literacy and sustainable finance platform for women and girls that starts with a university pilot in Q3 2026. The effort is meant to build financial…
WeBuild Concord turns vacant church into 13 attainable apartments
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WeBuild Concord is opening The Sanctuary Apartments in Concord, North Carolina, after converting a more than 100-year-old church that sat vacant for over two decades.
Woodfield advances 325-unit West End housing project along Atlanta Beltline
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Woodfield Development is moving ahead with Woodrow House, a 325-unit mixed-income community in Southwest Atlanta’s West End that includes workforce housing, retail and public space.
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