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Mikala Sposito wins bronze at WorldSkills 2026, making history for U.S. welding
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Mikala Sposito won bronze in welding at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, becoming the first female welding competitor to represent the United States at the event and the first female U.S. welding medalist.
JO1 launches first English EP and U.S. debut project
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JO1 released ANIMAL on Oct. 2, 2026, marking the Japanese group’s first full English-language EP and official U.S. debut.
JO1 launches first full English EP and U.S. debut project
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JO1 released ANIMAL on Oct. 2, its first full English-language EP and official U.S. debut project, as the Japanese group expands into North America with a five-date tour.
Jolene Burns wins UK Music on Stage title again, finishes fifth worldwide
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Tinsel Magazine says Belfast singer-songwriter Jolene Burns repeated as the UK winner at TikTok LIVE’s Music on Stage and placed fifth in the world at the Sept. 18 Global Final.
JO1 releases first full English EP ANIMAL and launches North American tour
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Japanese boy group JO1 has released ANIMAL, its first full English-language EP and official U.S. debut project, on Oct. 2. The six-track set, produced entirely by Grammy winner Dem Jointz, arrives as JO1 begins a five-city North American tour.
Jake’s List says nationwide launch nears 1 million searches
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Jake’s List says its new platform for service businesses has drawn nearly 1 million customer searches and 300,000 reviews since its nationwide launch.
Monet’s Palate expands into cider and RTDs
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Monet’s Palate Wine & Spirits Partnership is widening its licensing push into alcoholic and non-alcoholic cider plus ready-to-drink beverages, with initial agreements targeted for late 2026. The move leans on Claude Monet’s Giverny history and…
Studio Central marks milestone month across film, TV, music and animation
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Studio Central says October is bringing three screen projects to audiences, a relaunch of its music operation and recognition for its sound facilities in Syracuse, New York. The campus is also continuing animation production, underscoring the…
Dec-O-Art Gives $16,610 to Care Camps Foundation
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Dec-O-Art is supporting Care Camps Foundation with a $16,610 contribution tied to a co-branded decal program and custom camp gifts for children with cancer.
The Global Expat Hub launches free move-abroad platform for Americans
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The Global Expat Hub has launched TheGlobalExpatHub.com, a free tool for Americans comparing 50 countries for relocation.
Museum of Christian & Gospel Music plans October anniversary events
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The Museum of Christian & Gospel Music in downtown Nashville is marking its first anniversary in October with a week of programming, after a year of sold-out events, new exhibits and expanding podcast partnerships.
Most Americans Haven’t Discussed Vascular Disease With a Doctor, SVS Survey Finds
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A new Society for Vascular Surgery survey finds growing public interest in vascular health, but few Americans are talking to clinicians about their vascular disease risk.
Better U and Evernow team up on menopause mental health care
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Better U and Evernow have formed a telehealth partnership to combine menopause treatment and integrative psychiatry for women across the U.S. The companies say the model is meant to address the physical and emotional symptoms of perimenopause and…
S&B Foods brings UMAMI TOPPING to Europe starting in the UK
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S&B Foods plans to launch UMAMI TOPPING, a crunchy garlic chili oil topping, in Europe beginning with the UK. The rollout targets Japanese and Asian supermarkets and aims to tap growing demand for topping-style seasonings that add both heat and…
Oscar Brand's Songs of ’76 returns for America’s 250th anniversary
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Gypsy Hill Music is reissuing Oscar Brand’s Songs of ’76: A Folksinger’s History of the Revolution as the U.S. marks its semiquincentennial.
Branching Minds ranks No. 3 on Fortune’s 2026 Best Workplaces in Education & Training list
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Branching Minds landed at No. 3 on Fortune’s 2026 Best Workplaces in Education & Training list, an honor based entirely on confidential employee feedback.
Three Black women build Carson family business across fashion, music and mentorship
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Three Southern California Black women are expanding The Famly Bizness in Carson into a family-run platform for affordable fashion, retail and entrepreneurship during National Women’s Small Business Month.
Harmony Painting Warns Peeling Exterior Paint Can Signal Moisture Problems in Denver Homes
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Harmony Painting is urging Denver homeowners to treat peeling exterior paint as a potential warning sign before winter, not just a cosmetic issue.
School of Rock AllStars raise more than $16K for youth music scholarships
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School of Rock said its 2026 AllStars Tour raised more than $16,000 for the Play Without Limits Project, funding scholarships for students who might not otherwise access its programs.
U of Toronto nanochemistry pioneer Geoffrey Ozin joins Hydrofuel Canada after retirement
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After a 60-year research career at the University of Toronto, Geoffrey Ozin is moving into industrial translation with Hydrofuel Canada.
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