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Bowen Center lands first sponsors for 40th anniversary gala at Carnegie Hall
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The Emma L. Bowen Community Service Center has named its first sponsors for a 40th anniversary gala on Nov. 12 at Carnegie Hall. The event will support Bowen’s mental health, addiction treatment and community programs as the nonprofit serves more…
China-aligned FamousSparrow widens Latin America campaign with new backdoor
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ESET says the China-aligned FamousSparrow group has been using a new backdoor called SparroWocky against government targets in Latin America since at least August 2025. The activity highlights a sustained cyberespionage push in the region as…
Bereaved families head to Capitol Hill to tell candidates to say fentanyl
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Hundreds of families who lost loved ones to fentanyl are gathering in Washington this weekend to pressure congressional candidates to name the drug and confront the overdose crisis.
CBiBank joins CIFIT cross-border payments zone in Xiamen
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CBiBank took part in the 26th China International Fair for Investment and Trade in Xiamen from Sept. 8-11, using the event’s new CIPS Zone to meet banks, businesses and partners on cross-border payments and RMB settlement.
Melissa Noel to host SOTIC 2026 in Guyana
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Melissa Noel will host the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s 2026 State of the Tourism Industry Conference in Guyana from Oct. 5-9, marking the first time the country has staged the event.
My Wine Guide expands across four continents with new partners and customers
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My Wine Guide says it has grown its customer and technology partner footprint across Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Europe and North America as hospitality operators look for connected wine programs.
Christian Briggs warns digital-asset rules could enable financial freeze-outs
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Economist Christian Briggs used a new episode of On The Record to examine how the CLARITY and GENIUS Acts could shape America’s digital-money infrastructure under future administrations.
Arkansas PRIDEFest returns to Little Rock Oct. 9-18 with United in Pride theme
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Central Arkansas Pride is bringing back the 14th annual Arkansas PRIDEFest, a monthlong slate of events in Little Rock that culminates Oct. 17 with the parade and festival.
Amirplay pitches certified outdoor playgrounds and global dealership push
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Amirplay says it is expanding sales of certified outdoor children’s playgrounds worldwide, with design, production, installation and maintenance support bundled into one service.
NeighborWorks honors four resident leaders with Dorothy Richardson award
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NeighborWorks America named four community leaders from Massachusetts, Virginia, California and Iowa as recipients of its annual Dorothy Richardson Award for Resident Leadership on Sept. 14, 2026. The recognition comes as the nonprofit spotlights…
CETDIGIT wins spot on Montana state AI contract
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Cetrix Technologies LLC, operating as CETDIGIT, landed a position on Montana’s Master AI Products and Services Contract after a competitive state solicitation.
Realty of America tops $8 billion in sales in two years
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Realty of America marked its second anniversary with more than $8 billion in lifetime sales, 3,600-plus agents and 26 markets across the U.S. The agent-owned brokerage says its model has generated $8.7 million in lifetime revenue share and is now…
CPR Inc. opens first New York digital communications center in Rochester
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Caribbean Preparedness & Response, Inc. has opened its first Digital Communication Center outside Puerto Rico at Eugenio María de Hostos Charter School in Rochester, backed by New York State funding.
CSIFF26 unveils 47-film lineup from 14 countries
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Conch Shell International Film Fest will bring 47 films from 14 countries to New York City Oct. 9-11, 2026, with screenings, panels and awards split between Manhattan and Queens.
Most teachers use AI, but training and policy lag behind
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K12 Academics says AI has become mainstream in classrooms, with 60% of teachers using it in the 2024-25 school year, but most received no formal training.
Catch The Young sets first Latin America tour for September
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Korean alternative pop-rock band Catch The Young will launch its first Latin America tour in September, with stops in Argentina, Chile, Puerto Rico and Mexico.
Earn Your Stripes signs Baldwin Park franchise deal for Orlando studio
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Earn Your Stripes has signed a franchise agreement to open a new studio in Orlando’s Baldwin Park area, with a Fall 2026 launch targeted and founding-member presales now open.
Julian Hope launches global sketching challenge for Wild Canvas Retreat scholarships
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Artist and retreat host Julian Hope is using The Wild Canvas Retreat to connect creativity, travel, and healing, while opening scholarship access to an upcoming Puerto Rico retreat.
Surety One launches commercial crime insurance platform
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Surety One has launched CommercialCrimePolicy.com, a standalone site for commercial crime insurance and fidelity bonds that lets users compare coverage and submit applications online in minutes.
TTW names top travel solution cards in the Americas and Caribbean for 2026
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Travel And Tour World has released its Top 30 Travel Solution Cards in the Americas and Caribbean for 2026, ranking financial products across the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean on rewards, lounge access, airline and hotel perks, and travel…
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