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Jason Johnson named among IAOTP’s Top 50 Fearless Leaders
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IAOTP selected Jason Johnson for its Top 50 Fearless Leaders list and will honor him at its annual awards gala in New York City in December 2026. The recognition spotlights Johnson’s work leading Project K-9 Hero and his broader career in…
Vietnam enters Hague Apostille Convention, speeding U.S. document authentication
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Vietnam has joined the Hague Apostille Convention, replacing a multi-step legalization process with a faster apostille path for qualifying U.S. public documents starting Sept. 11, 2026. The change should cut time and costs for people and…
IAPMO's Dain Hansen joins U.S. trade advisory committee
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IAPMO said Dain Hansen, its executive vice president of Government Relations, has been appointed to the U.S. Government’s Industry Trade Advisory Committee by the U.S. Trade Representative and U.S. Secretary of Commerce.
FPC compares U.S. payment rails in new faster payments report
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The U.S. Faster Payments Council has released a new report comparing established and emerging U.S. payment rails, including FedNow, RTP, Visa Direct, Mastercard Send, Same Day ACH, stablecoins and tokenized deposits.
EC-Council offers free Hacker Halted 2026 entry to U.S. military and government cyber professionals
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EC-Council will give complimentary admission to Hacker Halted 2026 and its Global CISO Forum 2026 for qualified U.S. military and government cybersecurity professionals.
AsReader gets federal ID codes to chase bigger U.S. contracts
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AsReader has received a CAGE code and Unique Entity ID, clearing the RFID and barcode company to bid on larger federal and Defense Department contracts.
Global AI index ranks U.S. and London top for social good and sustainability
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A new edition of the Global AI Competitiveness Index ranks 20 countries and 20 city hubs on how well they deploy AI for public, environmental and social benefit.
U.S. officials to brief companies at Venezuela Reawakening Summit in Houston
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A Houston summit on Sept. 17 will bring U.S. Commerce and Treasury representatives together with business leaders to discuss Venezuela market entry, sanctions and licensing, as a historic oil agreement draws fresh attention to the country….
Resolution Minerals begins Nasdaq trading as U.S. critical minerals push accelerates
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Resolution Minerals starts trading on Nasdaq today under ticker RML, adding a U.S. market presence while it advances its Horse Heaven gold, tungsten and antimony project in Idaho.
Freestyle Digital Media launches military drama The Militia on U.S. platforms
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Freestyle Digital Media released the military drama The Militia on U.S. digital HD, DVD, cable and satellite platforms on Sept. 8, 2026. The film follows a teenager who builds a militia to rescue his father, with Dylan King Welter directing and…
Chopin Law Firm wins $489,244 verdict against U.S. government after Coast Guard crash
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The Chopin Law Firm secured a $489,244.69 federal verdict for Moncell Collins after a bench trial in the Eastern District of Louisiana.
Government procurement tool market seen reaching $15.05B by 2030
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The Business Research Company projects the government procurement tool market will rise from $7.76 billion in 2025 to $8.85 billion in 2026, then reach $15.05 billion by 2030. The report points to AI, automation, cloud platforms and tighter…
WellCheck joins St. Mary’s connected care initiative
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WellCheck is partnering with St. Mary’s County Health Department on a new countywide effort to improve access to care, digital health support and community services in Maryland’s St. Mary’s County.
Government procurement tool market seen reaching $15.05B by 2030
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The Business Research Company says the government procurement tool market will grow from $7.76 billion in 2025 to $15.05 billion by 2030, as agencies adopt AI, automation, and cloud-based platforms.
STARRS CEO Featured in 9/11 Video Podcast on Attack’s Legacy
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Dr. Ron Scott, a retired Air Force colonel and STARRS president and CEO, is featured in a special 9/11 video podcast released as the nation marks the attacks’ 25th anniversary.
Briana Nancie launches U.S. campaign for Afro-pop single Touch
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Briana Nancie is rolling out a new U.S. campaign for her multilingual single “Touch,” using the release to spotlight her life story, her independent creative world and a message about vulnerability and self-worth.
Ascend People schedules free webinar on preventing nonprofit staff burnout
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Ascend People will host a free Oct. 1 webinar for nonprofit leaders on practical, budget-conscious ways to reduce staff burnout.
Jacksonville nonprofit founder builds Haitian support platform through charity and media
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Linda Etienne, a Jacksonville-based Haitian-American founder known as Coach Linda, is expanding Coach Linda Charity Inc. and The Coach Linda Show to serve Haitian families with aid, faith-based messaging and digital media.
HTmarket investigation says Chinese furniture makers are selling direct to U.S. shoppers
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HTmarket.com says Chinese manufacturers are responding to high U.S. tariffs by shifting production abroad and, in some cases, building U.S.-based retail channels that sell directly to American consumers.
Christian Briggs says tariffs, sanctions are leverage in U.S. talks with Canada, China and Iran
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Economist Christian Briggs told NTD News that Washington is using tariffs, sanctions and market access as negotiating tools, not just punishment, in disputes involving Canada, China and Iran. He said the outcome could shape trade, energy flows and…
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