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Miss Taiwanese American will ride in Huntington Beach’s 2026 Fourth of July Parade on July 4, fronting a Taiwan Tourism float expected to reach about 500,000 spectators.

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BetiLife is pushing a wholesale-focused North American strategy built around dealer-friendly 7-gallon RDWC hydroponic systems for grow shops, distributors, online retailers and commercial growers.

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Valeria Howard Cunningham, president and CEO of the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo, has been selected for the U.S. Black Chambers’ 2026 Power 50 Women of Influence list.

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H Mart was named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Entry Level 2026, a ranking that spotlights companies with strong support for early-career workers.

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Dr. Susha Thomas is broadening access to Parkinson’s education through ParkinsonsTips.com, a platform built for patients, caregivers and clinicians.

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The U.S. book light market is projected to grow at an 8.9% annual rate through 2031, driven by more reading, more e-commerce shopping and a wider range of product options.

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Iran has reportedly banned Jewell Farshad’s song “Salope of Liberté” as the track surges on TikTok and Instagram during funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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Japan Society of Northern California selected five startups from 50 nominees for the 2026 Japan–U.S. Innovation Awards Innovation Showcase.

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More than 150 women leaders gathered in Georgetown on June 27 for WeLead Association’s 2026 Women’s Leadership Conference, where Melanie Fiona urged women to lead boldly and build global connections.

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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.

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The Biomedical Engineering Society is using the nation’s 250th anniversary to spotlight how biomedical engineering drives healthcare breakthroughs, national security tools and economic output.

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Texas A&M University says its 150-year mission of service, research and leadership development will be featured in a USA TODAY America 250 campaign.

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A five-day sand mandala installation at Oxo Gallery drew more than 50,000 people into the orbit of the 2026 Buddhist Film Festival, turning the event into a visible cultural moment in London.

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Adriana’s Insurance says its World Cup watch party and concert in Downtown Chula Vista drew more than 70,000 people, far above the 40,000 expected.

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Music Is Unity says its 75-Day Hard Fundraiser has reached the halfway point, with a goal of raising $75,000 in 75 days to support foster youth programs nationwide.

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White House Chronicle is airing an episode this week that focuses on the future of the U.S. electric grid, recorded at an Earthshot Foundation event in Washington.

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PitbullHero is using July 4 to highlight the historical role of pit bull-type dogs as symbols of loyalty, strength and service, while pushing back on breed-specific laws and common myths.

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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…

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BeardTransplantation.com named Istanbul-based IdealofMeD the Best Beard Transplant Clinic in the World for 2026 after a multi-factor review of providers across North America, Europe and Asia. The ranking highlights the clinic’s surgical results,…

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More than 300 leaders met in Phoenix on June 23 for the inaugural North American Exceptionalism Forum, where Arizona officials and Canada’s ambassador to the U.S. discussed how the three countries can deepen cooperation on trade, security and key…