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Kazakhstan’s oil boom is deepening its transit risk
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Kazakhstan is pumping more oil but still depends on a transit corridor it does not fully control, exposing the economy to repeated disruptions on Russia’s Black Sea coast.
HIFU market to hit $2.76 billion by 2030 as prostate cancer demand rises
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The global high intensity focused ultrasound market is projected to grow from $1.66 billion in 2025 to $1.84 billion in 2026, driven by rising prostate cancer cases and broader adoption of non-invasive treatment options.
Arizona opens $1 million brownfields loan fund for contaminated site cleanup
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The Arizona Finance Authority has launched a new revolving loan fund backed by a $1 million EPA grant to help clean up contaminated properties across Arizona.
Alli Burton pushes community-first infrastructure strategy for the AI buildout
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Alli Burton is pitching a community-centered approach to the AI infrastructure boom, arguing that power, workforce readiness and local priorities must move together as data centers and energy projects expand.
Dimitri Bonnville to appear on Beyond Success TV
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Restaurant entrepreneur Dimitri Bonnville, owner of Yorokobi Sushi, will appear on Beyond Success TV to discuss entrepreneurship, resilience, and the mindset behind long-term growth.
Mayor Bass to join Valley leaders at annual economic forum
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and San Fernando Valley councilmembers will meet with more than 250 business and civic leaders on Aug. 13 at the Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City. The annual luncheon will focus on housing, public safety,…
Viasat joins Native America Catalyst to expand connectivity on Native lands
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Hangar 75 says Viasat has joined the Native America Catalyst, a multi-year initiative with Kiva Capital Group aimed at improving coordination and execution across opportunities in Native American communities.
IAOTP names Anthony Berryhill Top Education Changemaker of the Year
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The International Association of Top Professionals will honor Anthony Berryhill at its annual awards gala in New York City in December.
GreenBidz lands strategic investment from Headwater Capital
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GreenBidz said it secured strategic investment from Headwater Capital to speed up development of its AI-powered industrial asset marketplace and circular economy platform.
Andrew Herrera launches Brea City Council bid focused on small business growth
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Community advocate Andrew Herrera has entered the 2026 Brea City Council race with a campaign built around small businesses, economic development and fiscal restraint.
NCJW Los Angeles rebrands as Fore Women and opens new North Hollywood shop
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National Council of Jewish Women Los Angeles has relaunched as Fore Women and opened a new Council Shop location in North Hollywood to expand workforce training and jobs for women.
Ellery Voss sees short drama market nearing $70 billion by 2031
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Ellery Voss Advisors released its first independent research report on short drama and short-form video, projecting the category will grow from $12.2 billion to nearly $70 billion over the next five years.
McLean Media wins AOR role for OpenRoad Insurance
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McLean Media has been named agency of record for OpenRoad Insurance, the collector car insurer said Tuesday.
Smart home appliances market seen tripling by 2035
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The global smart home appliances market is projected to grow from $205.34 billion in 2026 to $520.93 billion by 2035, driven by voice assistants, energy management demand and broader interoperability standards.
BRICS culture conference spotlights Madhya Pradesh as a heritage hub
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BRICS delegates met in Bhopal from Aug. 5-8 for a culture conference that put Madhya Pradesh’s heritage, tourism assets and living traditions on display.
The Medicine Cabinet expands in Central Louisiana with new Mansura and Pineville locations
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The Medicine Cabinet said Aug. 10 it is celebrating growth at its new dispensaries in Mansura and Pineville, aiming to improve access to medical cannabis across Central Louisiana.
Michael A. King says disciplined diversification is key in volatile markets
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Cross Continents Capital Management founder Michael A. King is promoting a long-term investing framework built around diversification, liquidity and capital preservation as markets face high rates, geopolitical uncertainty and shifting economic…
Marshall & Stevens to host water risk forum as Puerto Rico rationing spotlights drought pressure
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Marshall & Stevens will hold a virtual forum Sept. 9 on how water scarcity is reshaping agriculture, infrastructure, investment, energy and asset values.
Realty of America taps veteran brokers to lead Carolinas expansion
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Realty of America is expanding into North and South Carolina with two veteran executives, Charles Boyett and Allison Watkins, joining as Anchor Partners.
IT Ukraine Association executive director to keynote Platform Global 2026
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Platform Markets Group said Maria Shevchuk, executive director of the IT Ukraine Association, will serve as a guest keynote speaker at Platform Global 2026 in Antibes, France, on Sept. 8-10. The event will highlight Ukraine’s IT sector, sanctions…
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