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MENOKIN lands at Sephora U.S. through OLIVE YOUNG K-Beauty Edit
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MENOKIN is rolling out its 30 Seconds Quick Bubble Mask in about 580 Sephora stores across the U.S. starting Aug. 20, expanding the K-beauty brand’s reach after gains on Amazon U.S., TikTok Shop U.S. and in Korea.
Lisa Anderson pitches hyperscale manufacturing as the next U.S. model
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Supply chain expert Lisa Anderson says U.S. manufacturers need a new operating model that can scale production by multiples, not increments, as demand, geopolitics and technology shift faster.
MUNDI lands up to $150M Column financing to expand Mexico-U.S. trade finance
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MUNDI secured a new financing facility of up to $150 million from Column, giving the Mexican fintech more room to fund exporters and their supply chains.
GSTX lines up $40 million convertible note offering for U.S. wafer buildout
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Graphene & Solar Technologies Limited has hired US Capital Global Securities to place a proposed $40 million convertible note offering aimed at funding planned silicon wafer manufacturing in California.
FLEX Automotive opens 100-plus JDM vehicles to U.S. buyers nationwide
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FLEX Automotive is expanding access to more than 100 Japanese-market Toyota and Land Cruiser vehicles for U.S. buyers, with nationwide delivery and prices starting around $20,000. The move extends the San Diego-based company’s Japan-to-U.S….
Half a million U.S. monthly searches seek image format conversions
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Ahrefs keyword data compiled by FormatDrop estimates 605,000 U.S. searches a month for seven common “convert it back” queries, led by “heic to jpg.” The numbers underscore how newer image formats from phones and websites often hit older systems…
SilverTech hires Kristi Karens to lead North American accounts
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SilverTech has named Kristi Karens as senior account director for North America, adding Toronto-based leadership as the agency pushes deeper into Canada and broadens support for enterprise clients across the U.S. and Canada.
OSNER’S FC signs Haitian defender Denilson Pierre
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OSNER’S FC has added Haitian international defender Denilson Pierre to its Brooklyn roster, bringing a player with youth national-team experience, Concacaf championship pedigree and UPSL Premier minutes.
Dirac Labs raises $1.8M to build quantum navigation for GPS-denied environments
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Dirac Labs has raised $1.8 million in pre-seed funding to prototype quantum sensors and run field trials for underwater, underground and other GPS-challenged environments.
ShowStoppers @ IFA 2026 to unveil balcony solar, phones and security tech in Berlin
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More than 120 companies will launch new consumer and workplace tech at ShowStoppers @ IFA 2026 in Berlin on Sept. 3, a day before IFA opens.
Zhejiang YO Medical Technology Highlights China Orthodontic Braces Supply Chain
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Zhejiang YO Medical Technology Co., Ltd., which operates under the Yortho brand, is positioning itself among China’s orthodontic braces manufacturers as overseas buyers focus on certification, customization and factory depth.
White paper warns of U.S. education flatline as AI changes workforce needs
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A new white paper from educator and business leader James Prendamano argues that American schools have seen decades of stalled reading and math performance just as AI is reshaping entry-level jobs.
Top 10 China Steel Capsule House Makers Target Tourism Projects
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A new report ranks 10 registered Chinese manufacturers of steel-framed modular capsule houses for glamping, eco-resorts and scenic tourism developments.
EnergyStorage720 launches ARES storage system aimed at U.S. grid security
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EnergyStorage720 said Aug. 19 it has launched its Advanced Resilient Energy Storage system to offer a domestic alternative to foreign-made battery storage equipment.
Coastal5ive enters U.S. market with Florida launch
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Coastal5ive has opened its U.S. sales operation, starting in Florida and led by CEO Nick Hearn.
Diraq opens first U.S. quantum lab in Chicago
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Diraq opened its first U.S. laboratory in Chicago on Aug. 19, 2026, giving the quantum computing company new cryogenic and measurement capacity at mHUB through the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park’s On-Ramp program.
GenBio ties biotech strategy to rising U.S. pharma investment
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GenBio said its research and intellectual-property strategy is aligning with a wave of more than $500 billion in announced U.S. pharmaceutical investment and a coming round of patent expirations across the industry.
100 U.S. forensic labs now use STRmix for complex DNA cases
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One hundred U.S. forensic laboratories now use STRmix probabilistic genotyping software to interpret mixed or degraded DNA profiles that were once considered too complex to read.
U Santini pitches flexible storage for crowded New York homes and businesses
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U Santini Moving & Storage is highlighting climate-controlled, short- and long-term storage for New Yorkers dealing with smaller apartments, tighter workspaces and building restrictions.
Langfang Dylan Technology lands in 2026 glass bead industry overview
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Langfang Dylan Technology Co., Ltd. is featured among ten colored glass bead manufacturers in a new 2026 China market overview that highlights road marking, surface treatment and decorative applications.
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