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Bankole Thompson says World Cup is global stage for Black excellence
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Detroit journalist Bankole Thompson says the World Cup is showcasing Black achievement, expanding representation for young people and revealing sport’s power to unite across borders.
Black Culture Foundation names Jonathan Beauregard a Black Rose Award recipient
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The Black Culture Foundation has selected licensed marriage and family therapist Jonathan G. Beauregard as one of 10 honorees in its 34th Annual Black Rose Awards.
ABMC marks 82nd D-Day anniversary at Normandy American Cemetery
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The American Battle Monuments Commission held a ceremony June 6, 2026, at Normandy American Cemetery in France to honor U.S. and Allied personnel killed in the D-Day landings and the wider World War II campaign.
BAT market seen topping $106B by 2030, led by North America
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A new report from The Business Research Company projects the global BAT market will reach more than $106 billion by 2030, with North America and the U.S. leading growth.
Shanghai launches 2026 summer push with 11 flagship events
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Shanghai opened its 2026 “Shanghai Summer” International Consumption Season on July 3 with 11 flagship events and new visitor services aimed at boosting family travel and inbound spending.
Feng Cha expands CSR push across franchise system
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Feng Cha said July 10, 2026, that it is deepening corporate social responsibility efforts across its U.S. franchise network, highlighting first-half community partnerships and launching a new franchisee engagement initiative.
Astellas dominates Padcev market as competition centers on approvals and expansion
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A new Business Research Company report says Astellas Pharma controlled 100% of the global Padcev market in 2024, underscoring how concentrated the bladder-cancer drug market remains.
IAOTP names Dr. Simon S. Rabinowitz top pediatric gastroenterologist
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The International Association of Top Professionals will honor Dr. Simon S. Rabinowitz at its annual awards gala in New York City’s Plaza Hotel in December 2026. The award recognizes his four decades of work in pediatric gastroenterology,…
Former drug czar to speak at NYC fentanyl walk, publish new policy plan
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Richard J. Baum, the former acting head of the White House drug office, will speak Saturday at the DEA and United Against Fentanyl Walk for Lives in New York City. He is also releasing his full set of 12 Hard Lessons and 32 policy recommendations…
Asset-backed securities market to reach $3.6T by 2030
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The Business Research Company projects the global asset-backed securities market will grow at a 7% CAGR to more than $3.6 trillion by 2030. Western Europe is expected to remain the largest region, while the U.S. leads by country and existing asset…
Plugged In Golf names Par x Design in 2026 Father’s Day gift guide
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Plugged In Golf included Par x Design in its 2026 Father’s Day Golf Gift Guide, putting a spotlight on the San Francisco brand’s modern golf art and premium presentation.
NAHJ launches cultural competence training for newsrooms
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The National Association of Hispanic Journalists has launched a national training program to help newsrooms improve accuracy, sourcing and coverage of diverse communities.
MEMRI names former State Department official to lead partnerships and government outreach
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MEMRI has hired retired Foreign Service officer Ethan Goldrich as senior director for strategic partnerships and government engagement, adding a veteran diplomat with Middle East and counterterrorism experience as the institute nears its 30th…
NBCI backs Howard’s R1 push and broader HBCU research expansion
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The National Black Church Initiative and the American Clinical Health Disparities Commission are backing efforts to expand research capacity at Howard University and other HBCUs as Howard nears an R1 designation.
Angelique Robb pushes sustainability and collaboration in landscaping
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Angelique Robb, founder and CEO of SYNKD Media, is using media, events and memberships to connect a fragmented U.S. landscape industry and push more sustainable practices.
TCAA adds Dr. Willie Jolley to speaker roster
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Talent Concierge Artists Agency has added Hall of Fame speaker Dr. Willie Jolley to its roster of keynote talent and entertainers.
TeleDirectMD adds insurance and expands to 40-plus states
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TeleDirectMD said it now accepts major insurance plans and has expanded its licensed footprint to more than 40 states plus Washington, D.C. The move gives patients a choice between insurance and a $79 flat fee while extending physician-only…
ZenaTech moves underwater mine-detection drone into Florida field testing
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ZenaTech said its ZenaDrone subsidiary has begun U.S. field testing of the IQ Aqua autonomous underwater vehicle near Pensacola, Florida.
Hundreds mark 50 years since Saigon was renamed
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Hundreds of Vietnamese Americans gathered in Westminster, California, for the Saigon Day 2026 Grand Commemoration, a rallying point for efforts to restore the name Saigon 50 years after it was changed.
Royal Academy of Engineering opens 2027 Africa Prize applications for Senegalese innovators
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The Royal Academy of Engineering has opened applications for the 2027 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation, with a special push to attract engineers and innovators in Senegal.
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