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Huntsville, Alabama Music Strategy Adds $278.2 Million in Economic Output
The Orion Amphitheater The Orion Amphitheater in Huntsville, AL. Photo Credit: Josh Weichman Sound Diplomacy report shows Huntsville's music economy initiatives have created jobs, attracted investment, and transformed the city into one of America's fastest-growing music destinations Key Takeaways: Huntsville's music ecosystem has generated $278.2 million in economic output and created 3,047 jobs, representing 2.8% of the city's workforce since 2018.Direct music industry jobs have grown 145%, whi
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TOP Ships Announces Sale of a Newbuilding MR Tanker for about $6.5 million
ATHENS, Greece, July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TOP Ships Inc. (the "Company” or "TOP Ships”) (NYSE American: TOPS), an international owner and operator of modern, fuel-efficient "ECO” tanker vessels, announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Rubico Inc., a related party, to sell 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of a Marshall Islands company (the "SPV”) that is party to a shipbuilding contract with Guangzhou Shipyard International Company Limited and China Shipbuildin
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Aembit Joins Snowflake to Tackle AI's Next Security Frontier: Trusted Agent Interoperability
SILVER SPRING, Md., July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To reduce identity risk when third-party AI agents access business systems, Aembit is launching a new integration with Snowflake to help enterprises securely govern third-party agents across platforms. Aembit, the identity and access management company for agentic AI, today announced a new integration with Snowflake, the AI Data Cloud company, designed to reduce identity risk from third-party AI agents. Through this integration with Snowflake
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FCM Travel secures landmark 10-year global partnership with Arcadis
NEW YORK, July 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- FCM Travel has re-signed global design and consultancy organization Arcadis to an industry-defining 10-year contract. The agreement represents a significant long-term commitment in the travel management sector and solidifies a partnership built on shared innovation and trust. The new agreement not only advances strategic planning and program value but also consolidates Arcadis's travel, FCM Meetings & Events, and FCM Consulting services under a single part
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Italy's Competition Authority Closes Review of inCruises Without Further Action
GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico, July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- inGroup International LLC today announced that Italy's Competition Authority (AGCM) has closed a preliminary review concerning inCruises' operations, determining that there were insufficient grounds to open a formal investigation. Following its meeting on June 23, 2026, the Authority determined that there were insufficient elements to warrant a formal investigation under Italy's consumer protection and advertising regulations. The prelimin
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SodaSlim Introduces a Gummy Supplement Format as Part of Its Portfolio Expansion
SodaSlim Gummies expand the company’s product portfolio following a coordinated development cycle covering formulation design, production planning, packaging preparation and quality review. New York City, July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SodaSlim introduced a gummy dietary supplement format in July 2026, adding a chewable presentation to its portfolio. The company said the launch gives consumers another format for established routines and adds to, rather than replaces, its existing capsule pres
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Net Asset Value(s)
28 July 2026 HARGREAVE HALE AIM VCT PLC (the "Company”) NAV announcement As at close of business on 24 July 2026, the unaudited ex-dividend Net Asset Value ("NAV”) for Hargreave Hale AIM VCT plc was 31.91 pence per Ordinary share. The reported NAV is ex-dividend an interim dividend of 0.70 pence per Ordinary share payable in relation to the half year ended 31 March 2026 which will be paid on 31 July 2026 to those shareholders on the Company’s register on 26 June 2026. The unaudited cum-dividend
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Form 8.5 (EPT/RI) - AEW UK REIT plc
FORM 8.5 (EPT/RI) PUBLIC DEALING DISCLOSURE BY AN EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADER WITH RECOGNISED INTERMEDIARY STATUS DEALING IN A CLIENT-SERVING CAPACITY Rule 8.5 of the Takeover Code (the "Code”) 1. KEY INFORMATION (a) Name of exempt principal trader:Shore Capital Stockbrokers Ltd(b) Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates: Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree AEW UK REIT plc(c) Name of the party to the offer with which exempt principal trader is conn
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Toobit's Premier TIFT is Back with a 3,000,000 USDT Race
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toobit, the award-winning global cryptocurrency exchange, today unveils the latest installment of Toobit International Futures Tournament (TIFT) 2026, backed by a 3,000,000 USDT prize pool. Guided by the tagline "Overtake the ordinary," the high-speed racing competition spans from August 3 to September 9, 2026, kicking off with a pre-launch warm-up phase running through August 11, followed by early bird sign-ups on August 12 and the
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Result of AGM
28 JULY 2026 NORTHERN VENTURE TRUST PLC RESULT OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Northern Venture Trust PLC ("the Company”) announces that at the Annual General Meeting held on 27 July 2026 all of the resolutions set out in the notice of the meeting were duly passed by shareholders. The resolutions included those to re-elect as directors Deborah Hudson, Brigid Sutcliffe and John E Milad. A copy of the resolutions proposed and passed has been submitted to the National Storage Mechanism and will also be a
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Beijing Review: China-U.S. Youth Bridge Ancient Civilization and Tomorrow's Possibilities
BEIJING, July 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- From July 21 to 22, a China-U.S. youth delegation visited Beijing for dialogues and exchanges. On July 21, they visited the Forbidden City, taking in the beauty of the traditional architecture and absorbing the cultural depth of Beijing, a millennia-old capital. China-U.S. Youth Bridge Ancient Civilization and Tomorrow’s Possibilities Evelyn Neff This is not my first time to China. When I was really young, I was able to visit Chengdu to visit my family. And
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SOCO Launches SLUSORB 985 to Help Contractors Manage High-Viscosity Sludge Without Heavy Mixing Equipment
High-density polymer targets floating, dusting and uneven distribution challenges common with powder-based sludge solidifiers LOS ANGELES, July 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- For contractors and operators working with high-water, high-viscosity sludge, one of the most common field challenges is getting treatment material into the sludge rather than leaving it on the surface. Qingdao SOCO New Material Co., Ltd. is addressing that problem with the launch of SLUSORB 985, a high-density superabsorbent pol
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Gilas players Ramos, Edu to miss Asian Games
Gilas Pilipinas veteran Dwight Ramos and big man AJ Edu are set to miss the Asian Games slated this September in Nagoya, Japan. Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas executive director Erika Dy said the two national players will be see action in the B.League Manila Games on Sept. 9-10 with their respective Japanese teams and their schedules are in conflict with 20th Asian Games. The 6-foot-4 Ramos is currently playing for the Levanga Hokkaido while the shot-blocking Edu reinforces the Gunma Crane Thun
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Watch : Police examine motorists' documents in Manila checkpoint
PHOTOS : Manila Police examine vehicle registration and driver’s license documents during an Oplan Sita checkpoint along Blumentritt in Manila on July 28, 2026. The checkpoint is part of the Philippine National Police's continuing law enforcement and public safety operations, after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., in his 5th State of the Nation Address on July 27, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to maintain peace, order, and public security. PHOTO BY RENE DILAN Check out our St
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Documentary on Stan Lee's final years faced industry opposition, filmmaker says
SAN DIEGO — Comic book enthusiast Jon Bolerjack began filming with Stan Lee around 2014, intending to document how the legendary creator behind some of the world's most beloved superheroes was spending his 90s. But along with Lee's superstardom — fans clamoring for photos and autographs — the filmmaker documented worrying instances of alleged exploitation that he warns could happen to anyone. "Stan Lee: The Final Years" hits streaming platforms on Tuesday, despite what Bolerjac
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Xeltis raises an additional €20.5m of funding to advance aXess™ toward FDA approval and US commercial launch
New investor Horizon 3 Healthcare led the round, which was supported by the European Innovation Council, Invest-NL, VI Partners, EQT Life Sciences, DaVita and other current shareholders Builds on the €50m secured in 2025 and supports Xeltis’ next phase of clinical, regulatory and commercial executionAdditional €20.5m provides the runway to finalize the ongoing US pivotal trial of aXess™, prepare for FDA submission and US Go-To- Market, fund the European commercial rollout of aXess™, upscale manu
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Promatix Biosciences Awarded Innovate UK Biomedical Catalyst Grant to Advance First-in-Class EGFR × EphA2 Cis-Bispecific ADC
Promatix Biosciences Awarded Innovate UK Biomedical Catalyst Grant to Advance First-in-Class EGFR × EphA2 Cis-Bispecific ADC Non-dilutive Biomedical Catalyst funding from Innovate UK will support the advancement of Promatix's lead cis-bispecific antibody-drug conjugate (ADC), PBS293-exatecan, towards development candidate nominationAward funds manufacturing scale-up, additional preclinical proof-of-concept in cell-line-derived (CDX) and patient-derived (PDX) xenograft models, and IND-enabling re
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Carly Simon has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, treated for skin cancer
NEW YORK — Singer Carly Simon has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and was recently treated for skin cancer, the singer shared in a statement provided to The Associated Press. “So many people have written to me, kindly wondering about my relative silence, asking how I am and what I have been doing. The truth is, I’ve been learning how to live with Parkinson’s disease,” Simon's statement on Monday read. The singer, 83, had been experiencing arthritis in one of
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Velo and McLaren Mastercard Formula 1® Team Release Behind-the-Scenes Imagery of Lando Norris & Oscar Piastri from latest shoot
LONDON, July 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- McLaren Mastercard Formula 1® Team drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have teamed up for a launch film, calling on fans to think bigger, dream louder, and get their boldest ideas on the grid. Velo and McLaren Mastercard Formula 1® Team Release Behind-the-Scenes Imagery of Lando Norris & Oscar Piastri from latest shoot Adult Velo & motorsport fans are invited to share their most creative and original fan dreams, for the opportunity to see them brought to
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Clinton Foundation launches an institute to help state governments find nonpartisan solutions
The Clinton Foundation unveiled a new initiative Monday to help state and local governments develop and enact nonpartisan policy solutions to improve health outcomes, especially for women and children, economic security and democracy. The foundation’s first new initiative in more than a decade, the Clinton Policy Institute has already begun convening political leaders from both parties, research experts, and Americans affected by the issues being studied to create new approaches to long-ex
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Aqua free Supports Drinking Water Project in Tanzania
Hamburg, 28.07.2026 - Access to safe water is still not given in many parts of the world. In Lower Moshi, a region south of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, communities and schools struggle with contaminated drinking water. Bacteria in the water cause diarrheal diseases, while high fluoride levels can lead to health issues such as dental fluorosis. To improve water safety, our colleagues from the Netherlands and Belgium are actively engaged in an innovative initiative: the Safe Water Project Tanza
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Zscaler and Schwarz Digits Partner to Deliver Sovereign Cloud Security Platform for Europe
Partnership operates the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™ platform on Schwarz Digits’ cloud infrastructure STACKIT in Germany.Joint offering delivers sovereign Zero Trust SASE for customers across Europe, combining Zscaler’s deep cybersecurity expertise with data sovereignty. BAD FRIEDRICHSHALL, Germany and MUNICH, July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zscaler, the cybersecurity platform for the AI era, and Schwarz Digits, the IT and digital division of Schwarz Group, today announced a strategic partner
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Central Bank of Jordan Selects BIO-key for National Biometric Authentication Initiative
National Initiative Aims to Advance Biometric Authentication Across Jordan’s Financial Sector, Reducing Reliance on Passwords, Tokens and Legacy Authentication Methods AMMAN, Jordan and HOLMDEL, N.J., July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BIO-key International, Inc. (Nasdaq: BKYI), a global leader in biometric-powered identity and access management (IAM), today announced that the Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ) is working with BIO-key on a national initiative to modernize how end clients authenticate a
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