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Dr. Pettinato's Toothasaurus Children's Dentistry Welcomes Pediatric Dentist Dr. Matthew Raso

June 11, 2026 9:30 AM

Dr. Pettinato's Toothasaurus Children's Dentistry has announced the addition of Dr. Matthew Raso, D.D.S., to its pediatric dental team and the introduction of several new services designed to make dental care more engaging and preventive for children. Dr. Raso earned his dental degree from Columbia University College of Dental Medicine and completed his residency at Geisinger Medical Center in Pennsylvania. He joins the Wesley Chapel practice...

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Saudi Arabia to Launch Inaugural Saudi Water Week, Reinforcing Global Water Leadership

June 10, 2026 8:00 AM

The Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture is preparing to launch the inaugural Saudi Water Week in Jeddah from 28 June to 2 July 2026, reinforcing Saudi Arabia's growing leadership in the water sector and advancing efforts to shape a more sustainable future through innovation, collaboration, and global engagement. The event serves as a specialized national and international platform that brings together decision-makers, experts,...

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Hong Kong Wraps Up Successful Mission to Deepen Ties with Central Asia

June 5, 2026 9:33 AM

A large high-level business delegation led by John Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), today (June 5) wrapped up its five-day visit to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan respectively, achieving fruitful results of strengthening bilateral relations and deepening ties with Central Asia. The delegation of over 70 business and institutional leaders from Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland is the largest and most...

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The Next 250 Years: A Public Dialogue on Constitutional Stewardship in Philadelphia

June 4, 2026 3:55 PM

As the United States nears its 250th anniversary, America 250: The Constitutional Conversation will bring together civic leaders, legal thinkers, and public influencers for a focused, nonpartisan dialogue about how the Constitution should be stewarded for the next quarter‑millennium. The free event, hosted by Constitutional Review Advocate Tom Teicher, will convene keynote remarks, a moderated panel, and audience-driven discussion on June 5 from...

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CATHEXIS CEO Shawn Gundrum Named a 2026 WashingtonExec CEO of the Year

June 4, 2026 10:45 AM

CATHEXIS today announced that Chief Executive Officer Shawn Gundrum has received WashingtonExec's 2026 Chief Officer Award for Private Company CEO of the Year, Annual Revenue Less than $100M. The award recognizes Gundrum's leadership during a defining year for CATHEXIS. In 2025, following its first major acquisition, he led the full integration of Paradyme into CATHEXIS - bringing together two distinct companies, expanding technology...

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Gateway Cities Region reduces Homelessness by 21% in Southeast Los Angeles County

June 4, 2026 9:00 AM

Gateway Cities Council of Governments (Gateway Cities), has seen a continuous and significant decline in homelessness across Southeast Los Angeles County. According to homelessness counts conducted by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), the number of homeless individuals in Gateway Cities decreased from 6,282 in 2024 to 4,964 in 2025, representing a reduction of 1,318 homeless individuals in the region. "These strong outcomes...

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Hong Kong Forges New Opportunities with Kazakhstan and Central Asia

June 3, 2026 7:12 AM

A large delegation, led by John Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), is visiting Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan (June 1-6) to forge closer ties with Central Asia. Comprising over 70 business and professional representatives from Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland, the delegation has already yielded significant results at its first stop in Kazakhstan. Speaking at a business luncheon in Astana yesterday (June 2),...

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State and Federal Communications President & CEO Elected To U.S. Conference of Mayors Business Council Steering Committee

June 1, 2026 12:00 PM

Elizabeth Bartz, the President and CEO of State and Federal Communications, Inc., was recently elected to join the U.S. Conference of Mayors Business Council Steering Committee. This prestigious assembly of corporate executives collaborates with municipal leaders nationwide to influence critical discussions on public policy, local economic growth, and the advancement of cities across the United States. For more than 30 years, Bartz has led State...

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Via Licensing Alliance Expands Voice Codec Program with New Licensee, New Licensors, Publishes Comprehensive Pool Rate Structure

May 21, 2026 11:45 PM

Via Licensing Alliance (Via) today announced continued momentum for its Voice Codec patent pool, including the addition of a new unnamed licensee and new licensors, NovaVoice Limited and Cordial IP, further growing the program's patent stack and market penetration from its initial five, large global licensors. The addition of the new licensee, unnamed at this time, reflects growing industry adoption of the collaborative licensing pathway Via's...

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Hainan Economic and Trade Delegation Visits the U.S., Focusing on Trade and Investment Cooperation

May 21, 2026 6:42 AM

From May 11 to 14, a Hainan economic and trade delegation, jointly organized by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Hainan Provincial Committee (CCPIT Hainan)and the Hainan Youth Federation, visited the United States to conduct business exchange activities aimed at accelerating bilateral trade and investment between Hainan and the U.S. The delegation, comprising over 20 members, included heads of enterprises and...

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Hope for Haiti Partners with Americares to Expand Mobile Healthcare Services and Address Growing Diabetes Crisis in Southern Haiti

May 20, 2026 6:00 AM

As Haiti's ongoing humanitarian crisis increasingly strains the country's healthcare system, Hope for Haiti has received grant funding from Americares, the global health and disaster relief organization, to expand its mobile healthcare services, improving access to primary care and diabetes treatment for under-resourced communities in southern Haiti. From May 1 through October 31, 2026, Hope for Haiti will conduct 60 mobile medical clinics...

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The Face ID of the Sea

May 18, 2026 11:00 AM

Every day, hundreds of thousands of vessels move through the world's oceans, straits, and port approaches. They carry cargo, fuel, passengers and, sometimes, things that nobody declared. The global maritime system has a visibility problem. Ships self-report their identities through AIS transponders, a system designed to prevent collisions, not to verify who is out there and what they are doing at sea. Satellite imagery offers a snapshot, often...

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New York Immigration Attorney Alena Shautsova Secures Rare Gubernatorial Pardon for Immigration Client

May 14, 2026 12:12 PM

Immigration attorney Alena Shautsova successfully secured a rare and extraordinary gubernatorial pardon for her client as part of Governor Kathy Hochul's recent clemency initiative, in which only 19 individuals statewide received pardons. The pardon grants critical relief from the immigration consequences of a past criminal conviction and represents one of the most difficult forms of post-conviction relief available in New York State. Governor...

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Adam Perez Arquette Withdraws, Endorses Ralph Alvarado

May 13, 2026 11:55 AM

Adam Perez Arquette officially withdraws from Republican Primary after President Trump endorsed Dr. Ralph Alvarado. He told his supporters the following on an Instagram Town Hall, "An endorsement from President Trump has proven to be unbeatable. Instead of spending precious resources needed to beat the Democrats, I am withdrawing so the focus can be on Dr. Ralph Alvarado and Andy Barr." "I want the thousands of constituents that came to all of...

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National Police Week Provides an Opportunity to Reflect on the Growing Role Non-Lethal Tools Have in Saving Lives

May 12, 2026 7:12 PM

National Police Week (May 10-16, 2026) honors the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers across the country. PepperBall, whose mission is to save lives by de-escalating conflict and resolving situations with the least amount of force, says the week is also an opportunity to advance modern policing practices that help keep officers safe. "As we honor those officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice, we believe it is our...

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Herb W. Morgan Launches California Radical Transparency (CRT) Version 2.0, Revealing Billions in CA State Spending and Challenging FI$Cal's Billion-Dollar Failures

May 12, 2026 10:30 AM

Herb W. Morgan, candidate for California State Controller, today announced the release of Version 2.0 of California Radical Transparency (CRT), a working prototype designed to demonstrate what genuine, modern fiscal accountability could look like in California government. The volunteer-built platform analyzes publicly available FI$Cal data and transforms more than 122 million underlying financial records - representing approximately $2 trillion...

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SimpliGov Expands Platform with Embedded Payments

May 12, 2026 8:00 AM

SimpliGov, the platform that helps government agencies design, run, and improve how their programs operate, today announced the launch of SimpliGov Payments, a fully embedded payments capability to support end-to-end service delivery for government agencies. The new functionality brings payments into the same workflows used to manage applications, approvals, and program decisions. Instead of managing payments as a separate step, agencies can...

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National Bar Association to Convene "Day on the Hill" May 13 as Black Attorneys Mobilize Around Civil Rights, Judicial Independence, Voting Rights, and Access to Justice

May 11, 2026 2:00 PM

As national debates intensify around voting rights, judicial independence, civil rights protections, and access to justice, the National Bar Association (NBA) will convene attorneys, judges, lawmakers, and policy advocates from across the country for its annual Day on the Hill on May 13, 2026, in Washington, D.C. The advocacy convening arrives at a pivotal moment for the legal profession and the nation, as courts, lawmakers, and institutions...

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Hope for Haiti Announces "A Moment of Hope" Event in New York City Featuring Roxane Gay

May 6, 2026 6:00 AM

Hope for Haiti will host A Moment of Hope on Thursday, June 18, 2026, in New York City. The intimate event will feature author and professor Roxane Gay and bring together supporters to learn more about the organization's work in southern Haiti and to support a new healthcare and disaster preparedness campus in the Sud Department. The evening will take place at The Mezzanine in downtown Manhattan and will include a cocktail reception, dinner...

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From Momentum to Mainstream: The SLB 2025 Annual Report Is Now Available

April 23, 2026 11:00 AM

The Softwood Lumber Board recently published its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting the organization's impact in expanding and protecting markets while driving measurable growth in softwood lumber demand. The SLB Annual Report is available online at softwoodlumberboard.org/annualreport. "The SLB and its funded programs-the AWC, Think Wood, WoodWorks, and SLB Education-delivered solid results in 2025 despite a challenging construction environment,...

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