Wuhan takes its cultural showcase abroad at Duisburg China Festival

September 8, 2026 6:30 AM

The 2026 Duisburg China Festival kicked off here on Friday afternoon, with participation from some Chinese and German cities, aimed at strengthening ties between the two countries. At the opening gala of the 2026 Duisburg China Festival, artists from the Wuhan Song and Dance Theatre performed the dance piece "White Clouds and Yellow Crane Are My Hometown."The three-day festival features a wide range of cultural booths and interactive zones...

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American Kratom Association Commends North Dakota Legislature for Rejecting Total Kratom Ban and Passing Consumer Protection Legislation

September 4, 2026 6:55 PM

The American Kratom Association (AKA) today commended the North Dakota Legislative Assembly for passing House Bill 1628, legislation that bans dangerous synthetic kratom derivatives - including chemically manipulated 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), MGM-15, MGM-16, and mitragynine pseudoindoxyl products that have been fraudulently marketed as natural kratom - while preserving regulated adult access to natural kratom leaf products. The bill received...

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American Kratom Association Files Federal Lawsuit to Resolve DOJ/DEA MGPI Enforcement Discretion Gap

September 2, 2026 1:17 PM

The American Kratom Association (AKA) today announced that it has filed federal litigation against the U.S. Department of Justice, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and DEA Administrator Terrance C. Cole to resolve a critical uncertainty created by DEA's temporary scheduling order for mitragynine pseudoindoxyl (also known as MGPI or MP), MGM-15, and MGM-16. The lawsuit, American Kratom Association v. United States Drug Enforcement...

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SimpliGov Introduces "Built to Run," a New Brand, Website, and Campaign for Government Operations

August 31, 2026 8:00 AM

SimpliGov, the government operations platform for state and local agencies, today introduced a new core narrative, refreshed visual identity, and new campaign titled "Built to Run." This comes as program teams are facing changing compliance mandates, workforce turnover, and tightening budgets using outdated systems. SimpliGov's refresh names that gap directly and positions the platform as the alternative to running programs by hand.A New Core...

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American Kratom Association Files Federal Lawsuit to Protect Natural Kratom Consumers from Misapplication of DEA Temporary Scheduling Order

August 27, 2026 6:20 PM

The American Kratom Association today announced it has filed a federal lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia (Case No. 1:26-cv-02997) seeking declaratory and injunctive relief to ensure that the Drug Enforcement Administration's temporary scheduling order for mitragynine pseudoindoxyl (MGPI), MGM-15, and MGM-16 is not misapplied to traditional botanical kratom products that contain only incidental, naturally...

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A City of Innovation and Openness: Hohhot's Answer to Integrated Development

August 27, 2026 1:21 PM

On 25 August, Hohhot convened a conference on deepening the integration of technological innovation and industrial innovation. At the event, the city officially released its Measures for Advancing Deep Integration of Technological Innovation and Industrial Innovation, together with an overarching implementation plan. The 20 measures share one objective: to place economic and social development firmly on an innovation-driven path and accelerate...

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AirIQ Announces June 30, 2026 Quarterly Results

August 27, 2026 7:30 AM

AirIQ Inc. ("AirIQ") (TSXV:IQ), a leader in IoT-based asset management solutions since 1997, today announced its financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2026, reporting a new record for recurring revenue.Unless otherwise noted herein, all amounts are in thousands of Canadian dollars except share and per share information.First Quarter and Sequential Highlights (for the three months ended June 30, 2026 compared to June 30,...

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American Kratom Association Applauds DEA Emergency Scheduling of Dangerous 7-OH-Related Opioid Compounds

August 26, 2026 1:48 PM

The American Kratom Association (AKA) today applauded the U.S. Department of Justice and the Drug Enforcement Administration for the emergency scheduling of three potent opioid compounds chemically related to 7-hydroxymitragynine: mitragynine pseudoindoxyl (commonly known as MGPI or MP), MGM-15, and MGM-16.A screenshot of the official U.S. Department of Justice press release announcing the emergency scheduling of three potent opioid compounds. /...

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New York's Best in Government Affairs: Selected by Their Peers

August 25, 2026 10:35 AM

Great work in government affairs usually happens behind the scenes. Not this time. Capitol Confidential Pro, powered by USLege and supported by Times Union, today announced the 46 winners of the 2026 Best in Government Affairs Awards for New York - standout professionals shaping policy across the Empire State, honored across seven categories and selected entirely by their peers.USLege today announced the 46 winners of the 2026 Best in Government...

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Saint Kitts and Nevis Takes Cannabis Traceability from Seed to Bank

August 25, 2026 2:35 AM

Saint Kitts and Nevis will track the money in its medicinal cannabis sector as closely as the plants. The Medicinal Cannabis Authority (MCA) has contracted GrowerIQ to run a national seed-to-sale system that records every financial transaction alongside every plant and batch, from the first licence application onward.Saint Kitts and Nevis Takes Cannabis Traceability from Seed to Bank / Source: GrowerIQ (EZ Newswire) Medicinal Cannabis Authority...

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Hohhot, Inner Mongolia: Converting Prairie Winds into Computing Power

August 24, 2026 11:21 AM

On August 22, 2026, the fourth annual Green Computing Power (Artificial Intelligence) Conference was held on the picturesque Cilechuan Grassland in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia. Centered on the theme "Building Synergy between Computing and Electricity, Exploring New Horizons in Token Economy, and Creating the Future of Artificial Intelligence Together," the conference presented the latest research achievements, including the Green Computing Power...

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American Kratom Association Files Formal Complaint with Georgia House Speaker Over Chairman Rick Townsend's Alleged Bias in Kratom Study Committee

August 21, 2026 6:06 PM

The American Kratom Association (AKA) today announced that it has filed a formal complaint with Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns requesting his immediate intervention in Chairman Rick Townsend's administration of the House of Representative's Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Youth Exposure to Kratom and Retail Available Substances.The American Kratom Association files a formal complaint with Georgia House Speaker alleging bias by Chairman Rick...

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HelloGov Launches GovSchema, an Open Standard for How AI Agents Interact with Government Services

August 21, 2026 2:38 PM

HelloGov AI, Inc. ("HelloGov") today announced the launch of GovSchema (govschema.org), an open-source, vendor-neutral standard for how AI agents read and complete government processes. At launch, the GovSchema registry includes 643 published schemas across 124 jurisdictions, covering processes such as U.S. passport applications, travel visas, and company formation filings.HelloGov Launches GovSchema, an Open Standard for How AI Agents Interact...

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TYC Worldwide Chain Protest in Solidarity with Martyr Lobga Rangzen and Rejection of China's So-Called Ethnic Unity Law

August 21, 2026 7:20 AM

Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC), the largest Tibetan NGO in exile's worldwide ‘Chain Hunger Strike' campaign, that started in Dharamshala a month ago has now shifted to New York, in front of the United Nations, the site where Tibetan activist Lobga Rangzen self-immolated on July 2, 2026. This is the first self-immolation by a Tibetan on US soil and marks over 170 self-immolations by Tibetans both inside Tibet and in exile.This hunger strike...

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OffenderWatch(R) Names Matt Walker as Chief Executive Officer

August 19, 2026 2:15 PM

OffenderWatch®, the nation's leading sex offender registry management and community notification platform, announced Matt Walker as Chief Executive Officer. Walker brings more than 30 years of experience scaling SaaS and services-driven organizations. Most recently, he served as Chief Operating Officer at Civix, overseeing customer-facing operations and growth across its public-sector software platforms.Walker will guide OffenderWatch®'s...

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Organizations Across Pennsylvania Urge Lawmakers to Save Skill Games and Save Their Businesses and Organizations

August 11, 2026 10:30 AM

Pennsylvania Taverns and Players Association (PA TAP) today called on the General Assembly to pass fair and reasonable skill game legislation before the October 13, 2026, court deadline, warning that thousands of organizations and small businesses across the Commonwealth depend on the revenue to survive.Supporters are urging lawmakers to approve legislation that regulates Pennsylvania Skill Games and establishes a $500 monthly fee per terminal....

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House Speaker Mike Johnson Faces Grassroots Challenge from LSUS Professor Matt Gromlich in November Race

August 7, 2026 4:05 PM

Dr. Matt Gromlich has officially requalified as a candidate for Louisiana's Fourth Congressional District, where he will challenge incumbent Speaker of the House Mike Johnson in this fall's election.A professor at Louisiana State University Shreveport (LSUS), Gromlich holds a doctorate and has built his career as an educator and researcher dedicated to solving complex problems through collaboration, data, and community engagement. His campaign...

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James J. Carter Launches First National Initiative as National Bar Association President Through Landmark Election Protection Partnership

August 5, 2026 9:00 AM

Just days after being installed as the 84th President of the National Bar Association, James J. Carter has announced, with the strong support of NBA Past President Dominique Calhoun, the first major initiative of his administration: a national election protection partnership with the National Urban League and the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law and designed to mobilize attorneys, law students, and community volunteers to protect...

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James J. Carter Installed 84th President of the National Bar Association

August 4, 2026 9:00 AM

After a rousing introduction by stellar New Orleans attorney James Williams and swearing in by the legendary Judge Kern Reese, the National Bar Association on July 30, 2026 installed nationally accomplished trial attorney and civic leader James J. Carter as its 84th President. In addition to NBA Past Presidents, leaders, members, friends and family from around the world, the great international leader, President and CEO of the National Urban...

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Vineyards in the Valley Returns as Scottsdale's Premier Destination Wine Weekend

August 4, 2026 6:00 AM

This December, wine lovers from across the country are invited to experience one of the country's most exciting wine weekends at Vineyards in the Valley on December 4-5, 2026. Hosted in Old Town Scottsdale, Arizona-a nationally recognized destination for luxury resorts, award-winning restaurants, championship golf, upscale shopping, and vibrant desert hospitality-the expanded two-day event brings together more than 60 acclaimed boutique wineries...

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