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At its annual meeting on July 14, Decoy Therapeutics stockholders elected Patricia Gauthier to the company’s board of directors. Gauthier, a seasoned biopharmaceutical executive currently leading regional operations for Moderna, joins the board as the Cambridge-based firm prepares to transition its D-MAV antiviral platform toward clinical testing.
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Seventy-eight percent of viral respiratory infections in children involve hidden bacterial pathogens, a gap that traditional testing often fails to bridge. Seegene is now launching the Global Million Clinical Study to push for a shift toward comprehensive syndromic PCR testing, arguing that current methods frequently miss critical co-infections.
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Kansas City University has tapped Abiodun E. Akinwuntan to serve as provost and executive vice president, tasking the veteran academic leader with overseeing the institution's research, clinical affairs, and strategic growth. He transitions to the role on August 31, departing his long-standing position at the University of Kansas Medical Center.
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A mismatch in play style can turn a fun afternoon into a stressful encounter for a dog. Trace Essex, owner of the Cary, North Carolina-based facility Pupsi Inc., argues that daycare safety relies less on a dog’s size or breed and more on nuanced behavioral assessments conducted by professionals.
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St. Petersburg homeowners and renters can collect up to $141 in annual bill credits through Duke Energy Florida’s EnergyWise Home program. The initiative requires minimal effort from participants, rewarding customers who maintain a baseline energy usage of 600 kilowatt-hours per month regardless of device activation.
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The KC Diamonds and the Florida Vibe have named SQAIRZ their official shoe partner, integrating the brand's biomechanics-focused footwear into their professional rosters. This move aims to bolster player performance across the Professional Softball League by optimizing ground-force production and stability during their rigorous 30- to 40-game seasons.
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San Diego-based Primrose Bio has secured a $2 million Direct-to-Phase II Small Business Innovation Research grant from the National Institutes of Health. The 24-month project aims to engineer synthetic noncoding sequence elements capable of boosting the efficacy and durability of protein expression within DNA- and RNA-based therapeutic platforms.
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Philadelphia-based Signant Health has slashed clinical trial setup and modification timelines, reporting that its SmartSignals RTSM system now delivers new study builds 45 percent faster. By integrating artificial intelligence with two decades of domain experience, the company aims to meet the rising demand for agility in complex global trials.
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Fusion CX has secured the 2026 North America Customer Value Leadership Recognition from Frost & Sullivan, marking the company’s success in integrating AI-driven omnichannel management with vertical-specific business strategies. The award highlights a consistent ability to deliver measurable, scalable results for clients across the telecom, healthcare, and financial sectors.
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Mike Parent, co-founder of the AI-driven veterinary platform CoVet, has been named an EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Canada winner. The award underscores a rapid year of growth for the Toronto-based company, which has expanded its footprint from three countries to over 20 since 2025 while tackling industry-wide burnout.
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Determinate Systems has achieved FedRAMP High Authorization, partnering with federal cloud provider Knox Systems to bring reproducible software supply chain tools into government environments. This milestone enables federal agencies and contractors to utilize the Nix ecosystem for mission-critical systems requiring strict security, auditability, and compliance standards.
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Seventy-two percent of Americans have no plan for their digital photo collections after they die, leaving a lifetime of memories vulnerable to permanent loss. A new report from memory curation app Popsa suggests that the sheer volume of modern camera rolls is not preserving our history, but burying it.
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Three decades after the palm-sized digital companion first captivated classrooms worldwide, the Tamagotchi USA Road Trip returns for a second year. Bandai Namco is launching an eight-city tour starting August 15, 2026, inviting fans to revisit their virtual pet roots through interactive pop-up events at malls across the country.
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Homeowners looking to overhaul their outdoor maintenance routines have a new window of opportunity, as Aiper kicks off its inaugural Anniversary 2026 event. Running from July 15 through July 31 across North America and Europe, the campaign offers trade-in credits reaching $300 to encourage the adoption of smart pool and irrigation tech.
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More than 300 families will remain in their homes thanks to a renewed national partnership between Lowe's and Habitat for Humanity. The collaboration targets critical structural upgrades across 200 projects, focusing on safety and accessibility as the non-profit organization marks its 50th year of operation.
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Microsoft is integrating 3M’s proprietary Expanded Beam Optical (EBO) technology into its Azure data centers, marking the first time a hyperscale cloud provider has deployed this hardware to boost network reliability. The collaboration also embeds Microsoft’s AI platforms into 3M’s internal operations to automate business processes.
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Seventy-eight percent of small business owners remain skeptical of artificial intelligence despite nearly half of firms saving four hours or more per week through its use. A new study from Bluevine reveals a stark divide between the tangible productivity gains of automation and a persistent lack of trust in its accuracy.
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To commemorate Colorado’s sesquicentennial, Denver-based Stranahan’s American Single Malt Whiskey has unveiled a curated list of trailblazers who have defined the state’s identity. The initiative honors 150 figures across arts, conservation, and industry, while inviting the public to help expand the registry before Colorado Day celebrations in August.
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When servers go dark or software failures strike, the ability to troubleshoot at the hardware level often makes the difference between hours of downtime and a swift return to operation. Legrand is now addressing these high-pressure scenarios with the launch of its Dominion KX III G2 KVM-over-IP matrix.
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Floor plan lending operates on a complex web of dealer behaviors and asset types that defy standardized software solutions. Casey J. Holyk, Vice President of Client Development at 12th Tech, argues that technical capability matters little without a deep, practical understanding of the underlying business realities that lenders navigate daily.
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Fintech firm Octane has finalized a $750 million forward-flow agreement with investment manager AB CarVal, marking its largest capital commitment to date. The deal, which supports the expansion of the company’s powersports and outdoor equipment lending, includes an option to increase the total facility to $1.125 billion.
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For nearly half of all Americans, the quintessential taste of childhood isn't found in a bottle but at the end of a green garden hose. Tapping into this collective memory, O.M. Scott & Sons has launched H2HOSE, a limited-edition canned water that elevates the backyard summer ritual into a premium retail experience.
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Country music star Megan Moroney is expanding her brand into the beauty sector with the launch of Calliope, a signature fragrance developed in partnership with Scent Beauty. The scent, which takes its name from the Greek muse of epic poetry, arrives as the singer kicks off her international Cloud 9 Tour.
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Over half of small business owners rely on personal savings or credit cards to fund operations, often ignoring the very payment processors they use daily. Flute aims to bridge this capital gap by integrating working capital and instant payout tools directly into its payments dashboard through a new partnership with Jaris.
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Sneaker culture meets portable spirits on July 24 as Fireball Cinnamon Whisky releases a limited-edition high-top featuring a hidden tongue compartment. The custom footwear is specifically engineered to house the brand’s new Stash Flask, a flexible 200mL pouch designed for discrete transport during spontaneous social gatherings.
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A new six-month clinical study published in Dermatology and Therapy reports that women using Nutrafol supplements experienced hair growth rates 19% to 37% faster than baseline. The research highlights linear hair growth rate as a primary metric, a complex clinical endpoint rarely prioritized in hair health studies.
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With AI-related inquiries now representing 40% of its consulting business, Atlanta-based Insight Global plans to double the headcount of its IG Labs division by the end of 2026. The move signals a broader transition among corporate clients from experimental AI pilots to large-scale, production-ready enterprise deployments.
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San Jose-based Supermicro is expanding its rack-level liquid cooling capabilities, launching ten new Rear Door Heat Exchanger models designed to support high-density AI and HPC clusters. The portfolio targets both modern facilities and legacy retrofits, offering cooling capacities that scale from 10kW up to 120kW per rack.
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Dania Beach-based IntelePeer has launched Aqurio, a new venture dedicated to deploying autonomous AI agents within high-stakes sectors like healthcare and finance. By focusing on governance and compliance-first infrastructure, the company aims to move beyond simple chatbots toward systems capable of executing complex, end-to-end operational workflows.
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Canaan Inc. has been granted an additional 180-day window by Nasdaq to bring its share price back into compliance with exchange listing standards. The crypto-infrastructure firm, which recently moved its listing to the Nasdaq Capital Market, now has until January 11, 2027, to lift its bid price above the one-dollar threshold.
