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Downtown St. Petersburg’s luxury tower boom is reshaping the skyline
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Four major developers are advancing new downtown St. Petersburg projects that could reset the city’s luxury market, led by a Waldorf Astoria tower already topping $200 million in presales.
Pivot Energy ranks in Solar Power World’s top 2026 contractor lists for seventh time
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Pivot Energy was named a Top Solar Contractor by Solar Power World for the seventh time, landing in the top 10 nationally on the 2026 community solar contractors and solar developers lists.
Author says World Cup unity is being strained by U.S. immigration policies
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Author Erin Van Rheenen says U.S. immigration restrictions are clashing with the 2026 FIFA World Cup’s global-unity mission as the tournament nears.
OneTrust Home Loans CEO James Hecht named a 2026 HousingWire Vanguard
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OneTrust Home Loans CEO James Hecht has been selected as a 2026 HousingWire Vanguard for leadership and strategic vision in housing.
Shelbyville rider Whitley Walls named to U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup team
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Shelbyville native Whitley Walls, an 18-year-old four-time Reserve World Champion, will compete for the United States at the 2026 Saddle Seat World Cup in Shelbyville, Kentucky, from June 29 to July 2. Her selection adds local significance to an…
U Pattaya earns inaugural Green Globe certification
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U Pattaya in southern Thailand has received its first Green Globe certification as the five-star beachfront resort expands waste reduction, staff training and community programs.
Allied Market Research maps U.S. luxury wines and spirits growth through 2031
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Allied Market Research released a report on the U.S. luxury wines and spirits market that tracks growth, competition, regulation and channel trends from 2021 to 2031. The study says premiumization, higher disposable income and e-commerce are…
Engelbert Humperdinck returns to U.S. and U.K. charts at 90
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Engelbert Humperdinck’s new single, “I’ve Got You,” is charting in the U.S. and U.K. 60 years after his first No. 1 hit, as the 90-year-old singer prepares to launch a 50-concert global tour.
Avant Fashion Week returns to Phoenix Nov. 2-8
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Avant Fashion Week, formerly Arizona Fashion Week, is returning to Downtown Phoenix Nov. 2-8 with runway shows, brand activations, networking and educational events.
Zonin Prosecco pushes aperitivo culture in the U.S.
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Zonin Prosecco is positioning Italian aperitivo rituals as a fit for how Americans now celebrate, with brunch, pre-dinner drinks and casual gatherings replacing milestone-only occasions.
Only 5% of Americans say corporate statements are fully credible
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New research from Resonant Advisory Group finds U.S. corporate credibility is thin and slipping, with AI emerging as the least credible topic in business communication.
Washington Monthly article says Americans want connection over division
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A new Washington Monthly article by Dr. Gail C. Christopher argues that Americans remain attached to the country’s ideals even as they doubt those ideals are being delivered in daily life.
Marconi Society names first Institute Award winners
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The Marconi Society announced its inaugural Institute Award recipients on July 23, 2026, honoring three researchers for work in artificial intelligence, internet resilience and wireless communications.
Pakistani religious freedom advocate wins America 250 IRF Courage Award
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Muhammad Kashif Mirza, a leading Pakistani religious freedom advocate, was honored in Washington, D.C., for more than 15 years of work advancing minority rights and interfaith harmony.
American tech and Hollywood push AI trust message in Brussels
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American technology executives, filmmakers and European policymakers met in Brussels on June 24 to argue that AI progress depends on trust, stronger governance and transatlantic cooperation.
Musician Daniel Routh highlights life with alpha-gal syndrome after RFK Jr.'s remarks
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Bluegrass musician Daniel Routh says his 2023 alpha-gal syndrome diagnosis shows how serious the tick-borne allergy can be. His comments come as federal health leaders elevate awareness of the condition, which the CDC says affects nearly 500,000…
Go Buzzaar launches Partner Central and wholesale tools for North American diaspora commerce
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Go Buzzaar Marketplace has launched Partner Central and a wholesale feature aimed at helping global vendors sell to more than 11.5 million diaspora consumers across the U.S. and Canada.
Connie GoWright’s The Heart of Success hits Amazon bestseller lists
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Connie GoWright’s chapter in The Heart of Success helped the co-authored book reach Amazon bestseller status after its July 16 launch, with top rankings across business and leadership categories.
Thousands expected at Schuylkill Navy’s Independence Day Regatta in Philadelphia
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Philadelphia’s Schuylkill River will host the 2026 Independence Day Regatta from July 24-26, drawing nearly 100 teams and 5,000 athletes to Fairmount Park. City leaders, Toyota and the Schuylkill Navy previewed the event Thursday, which remains…
Concierge Auctions names Sotheby’s veteran Meaghan Steele head auctioneer
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Concierge Auctions said July 21, 2026, that Meaghan Steele will join as head auctioneer and client liaison alongside founding head auctioneer Frank Trunzo.
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