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Advocates to press Congress for release of detained Gaza doctor
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Healthcare workers and disability rights advocates will gather Wednesday at Upper Senate Park in Washington, D.C., to demand the release of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya and call for an end to the mass disabling of civilians.
African Diaspora International Film Festival returns to Washington for 19th edition
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The African Diaspora International Film Festival will hold its 19th Washington, D.C. edition Aug. 14-16 at George Washington University, with films from Africa, the Caribbean, Europe and North America focused on human rights, democracy, identity…
ADIFF returns to Washington for 19th film festival
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The African Diaspora International Film Festival is bringing award-winning films from Africa, the Caribbean, Europe and North America to George Washington University in Washington, D.C., from Aug. 14-16. The lineup centers on human rights,…
DigiFlight named finalist for 2026 Moxie Award All Stars
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DigiFlight has been named a finalist in the 2026 Moxie Award All Stars program, which recognizes organizations in the Washington, D.C. region for boldness, innovation and sustained business performance.
Take The Lead unveils Power Up 2026 speaker lineup with Margaret Atwood
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Take The Lead announced the speaker lineup for Power Up 2026, its Women’s Equality Day summit in Washington, D.C., set for Aug. 25-26 and expected to draw more than 1,000 leaders.
QRC International to launch endowment fund at inaugural gala
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QRC International will host its first gala in Washington, D.C., on July 21, 2026, to celebrate its shift from alumni network to global nonprofit and launch a new endowment fund.
GO2 for Lung Cancer names David Benson as CEO
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GO2 for Lung Cancer has appointed David Benson as chief executive officer, tapping a cancer-care executive with more than 27 years of leadership experience.
Iced refresher drinks ride summer heat wave in 2026
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Cakes by Happy Eatery says iced refresher drinks are driving summer beverage trends in 2026, with lighter, lower-sugar drinks gaining traction across cafes and chains.
Everrati unveils first U.S. left-hand-drive Pagoda at Monterey Car Week
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Everrati will debut its first U.S.-market, left-hand-drive Mercedes-Benz SL W113 “Pagoda” during Monterey Car Week in California, marking a milestone in the company’s North American expansion.
Senate stopgap bill blocks Trump-era grant overhaul for now
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Stand Up for Science is cheering a Senate draft funding bill that would freeze a proposed OMB rewrite of federal grant rules through Dec. 11. The temporary ban prevents the overhaul from taking effect Oct. 1 and keeps pressure on Congress as the…
Marcado 28 widens U.S. distribution as additive-free tequila gains momentum
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Marcado 28 says it has expanded into 14 U.S. markets since its October 2024 launch, adding major retail and hospitality accounts as it leans into additive-free positioning and grassroots marketing.
Faith leaders, lawmakers gather in Washington for AMMWEC anti-hate conference
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Religious leaders, lawmakers and civil rights advocates met at the National Press Club in Washington for AMMWEC’s second annual National Coalition Against Hate Conference.
Collaborative Shared Technologies expands AI and Microsoft capabilities
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Collaborative Shared Technologies LLC says it is investing in AI governance, Microsoft technologies, knowledge management, and federal contracting skills as founder Asha Peterson deepens professional training and industry engagement.
Feyree touts dynamic load balancing wallboxes for European homes
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Feyree is positioning its Taurus and Pisces AC wallbox lines for European home EV charging installations that need to manage limited electrical capacity.
Ten Chinese drive wheel suppliers target AGV and AMR growth in 2026
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China’s AGV wheel drive supply chain is expanding as warehouse automation and intelligent logistics demand rise worldwide.
Prime 1 Studio opens preorders for Batman Final Suit statue
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Prime 1 Studio will open pre-orders August 12, 2026, in Japan for a new Batman Final Suit statue designed by Jorge Jimenez and based on Justice League: The Sixth Dimension.
Margaret Eastman Smith memoir traces life inside Moral Re-Armament
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Sibylline Press has released A Spectacular Inheritance: What I Kept and What I Left Behind, a memoir by Margaret Eastman Smith about growing up in Moral Re-Armament and leaving the community as an adult.
ViQi wins NIIMBL Technology Innovation Tank Award
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ViQi, Inc. won the Technology Innovation Award at NIIMBL’s 2026 National Meeting in Washington, D.C., after pitching its AI and imaging tools for cell-based assays.
Maryland Realtor launches free probate cost calculator for inherited home sales
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Marc Cormier has launched a free online calculator to estimate probate costs, fees and net proceeds for Maryland estate sales before families sign a listing or make major decisions.
Sunny Glen youth honored in Washington for essay on violence
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A youth in Sunny Glen Children’s Home care was recognized in Washington, D.C., this week after her essay on youth violence was selected through the national “Do the Write Thing” program.
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