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GSTX lines up $40 million convertible note offering for U.S. wafer buildout
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Graphene & Solar Technologies Limited has hired US Capital Global Securities to place a proposed $40 million convertible note offering aimed at funding planned silicon wafer manufacturing in California.
Take 5 Carolinas and ClayCon Oil merge into FAST
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Take 5 Carolinas and ClayCon Oil have combined to form Founders Automotive Services Team, or FAST, a Charlotte-based platform that now owns and operates 52 Take 5 Oil Change centers across five states.
Seattle event to mark 35 years of Ukraine’s independence
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The Ukrainian Association of Washington State will host a free day-long celebration at Seattle Center on Aug. 29 featuring music, food, culture and fundraising for humanitarian aid. The event comes as Ukraine faces intensified Russian attacks and…
EnergyStorage720 launches ARES storage system aimed at U.S. grid security
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EnergyStorage720 said Aug. 19 it has launched its Advanced Resilient Energy Storage system to offer a domestic alternative to foreign-made battery storage equipment.
GSL Energy maps battery choices for residential, C&I and utility storage in 2026
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GSL Energy says battery selection in 2026 should focus on system design, safety, compatibility and total cost of ownership, not just capacity or price.
U.S. grid buildout raises demand for workforce housing
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Rising electricity demand, data centers and industrial growth are driving a wave of U.S. transmission and grid-modernization spending that is also increasing the need for skilled construction labor and temporary housing.
DRC tops mid-year U.S. AGOA and GSP import ranking
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo moved into first place among AGOA-eligible African countries in the January-June 2026 U.S. import ranking, a milestone the government says reflects stronger trade coordination and President Félix-Antoine…
RANGEMATE launches microwave grill pan on Amazon U.S.
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Korean kitchenware brand RANGEMATE has brought its Signature Microwave Grill Pan to Amazon U.S. after strong sales on QVC and a six-figure Kickstarter campaign.
Ys Pharma launches Kadason medicated shampoo in the U.S.
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Ys Pharma Inc. has launched Kadason, an OTC medicated shampoo for seborrheic dermatitis, and is selling it direct to U.S. consumers through ys-ph.com. The product uses 1.80% salicylic acid and enters a market where many shampoos target dandruff…
U.S. oil industry eyes Venezuela reopening ahead of Houston summit
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Rising crude flows to the United States, new OFAC license changes and renewed activity in banking, drilling and logistics are pulling more attention back to Venezuela’s energy market.
DRC cites record U.S. trade growth as AGOA renewal nears
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo says bilateral trade with the United States hit a record $2.15 billion in 2025 under AGOA, up from $541 million in 2024. The government is urging Washington to renew DRC eligibility, arguing the program is…
Vaughan Automotive opens first Ford store in Houston and maps out new facility
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Vaughan Automotive launched Mike Calvert Ford in Houston, giving the family-owned group its first Ford dealership and a foothold in one of the nation’s biggest truck markets.
LDC Gas Forum Mid-Continent to convene in Chicago Sept. 14-16
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The 38th annual LDC Gas Forum Mid-Continent will bring more than 400 natural gas industry executives to Chicago from Sept. 14-16, 2026. The event will focus on U.S. Mid-Continent market conditions, infrastructure constraints, LNG demand and…
Solintel taps American Exports de Mexico for Mexico launch
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Solintel OÜ has named León-based American Exports de Mexico as its strategic advisor to enter the Mexican market and expand the Intellifos Hub across municipalities and industrial partners.
Automotive AHSS market seen reaching $49.59 billion by 2035
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Market Research Future projects the global automotive advanced high-strength steel market to grow at a 6.26% CAGR from 2026 to 2035, reaching $49.59 billion.
Cascade Energy ranks No. 74 on PEOPLE’s 2026 Companies That Care list
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Cascade Energy landed at No. 74 on the 2026 PEOPLE Companies That Care list in its first year of participation, earning national recognition for employee ownership, community engagement and energy-savings results.
Van Dyke Energy launches Fuel Buyer Verify for fuel buyer pre-qualification
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Van Dyke Energy has launched Fuel Buyer Verify, a portal meant to screen institutional buyers before introducing them to Tier-One fuel suppliers for EN590, Jet A1 and D6 deals.
ON.energy signs on as Platinum Sponsor for DCAC USA 2026
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ON.energy will join the Data Center Anti-Conference USA 2026 as a Platinum Sponsor, bringing its power systems and AI UPS technology to a gathering focused on digital infrastructure, AI and grid resilience.
Underground utility damage costs U.S. economy $83.2 billion a year
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Common Ground Alliance released a new report Wednesday estimating underground utility damage costs the U.S. $83.2 billion annually, nearly triple the long-cited $30 billion figure.
Los Alamos forum spotlights New Mexico's nuclear ecosystem
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The inaugural Los Alamos Nuclear Forum will bring together leaders in nuclear energy, fusion, space, medicine, AI, the grid and stewardship on Aug. 25 in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
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