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Federal Government Clarifies the Line Between Botanical Kratom and Synthetics: Former Congressman and the American Kratom Association to Explain What the New Federal Policy Means for Georgians

November 10, 2026 10:06 AM

Former U.S. Congressman Jack Kingston and the American Kratom Association (AKA) will hold a press conference at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta on Thursday, November 12, on the federal government's new kratom policy and what it means for Georgia. In October 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Department of Health and Human Services drew a clear, science-based line between natural kratom leaf and...

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Robert Malove Law Highlights the Growing Role of Plea Bargaining in the U.S. Criminal Justice System

November 9, 2026 5:10 PM

Robert Malove Law is highlighting the increasingly important role of plea bargaining in the American criminal justice system, where the vast majority of criminal cases are resolved through negotiated guilty pleas rather than courtroom trials. Robert Malove criminal lawyers Although public perceptions of criminal proceedings often focus on jury trials, cross-examinations, and courtroom verdicts, the reality is that most criminal cases conclude...

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Otunnu Campaign Releases Profile of the Candidate

November 4, 2026 3:45 PM

"Consensus Builder & Innovative Leader" traces more than four decades of breaking deadlock and innovative leadership at the UN and outside. Candidate for United Nations Secretary-General, 2026 Ambassador Olara Otunnu Consensus Builder & Innovative Leader Olara Otunnu is an eminent international statesman with a consistent track record of forging consensus and proposing innovative solutions. His record offers a concrete measure of the leadership...

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Entry Period Now Open: DC Mass Timber Accelerator Launches to Support Thoughtful, Sustainable Development

November 4, 2026 9:57 AM

The Washington Architectural Foundation (WAF), in partnership with the Softwood Lumber Board (SLB), the USDA Forest Service, and the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, has launched the DC Mass Timber Accelerator, a new program that will provide funding, technical assistance, and professional education to help development teams explore mass timber construction in active projects across the District. The Accelerator will award $160,000...

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National Bar Association Mobilizes Attorneys Nationwide to Protect Access to the Ballot on Election Day

November 3, 2026 3:55 PM

As Americans head to the polls for the 2026 Midterm Elections, the National Bar Association (NBA) is taking a prominent lead role deploying attorneys, law students and legal professionals across the country to help ensure every eligible voter can cast a ballot. Working in partnership with the National Urban League and the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, NBA volunteers are supporting the nonpartisan 866-OUR-VOTE Election Protection...

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Ambassador Olara Otunnu Releases Comprehensive Measures for Reforming the United Nations

November 3, 2026 11:09 AM

Olara Otunnu, a candidate for Secretary-General of the United Nations, today released "Reforming the United Nations: No Longer an Option; It Is an Imperative," a comprehensive set of measures for reforming the UN. The measures are designed to make the UN more focused and more accountable, and to deliver measurable impact on the ground. Otunnu sets out a detailed program of action across nine areas of intervention: reducing bureaucracy and...

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Stephen Durbin & Associates Highlights Legal Considerations in Separation and Divorce Proceedings Across Ontario

November 3, 2026 10:00 AM

Stephen Durbin & Associates is highlighting important legal considerations surrounding separation and divorce proceedings across Ontario, with particular attention to matrimonial home possession, financial withdrawals, property division, and eligibility for divorce under Canadian family law. Separation can involve several interconnected legal and financial matters, making accurate information and appropriate legal guidance important throughout...

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Hainan Economic, Trade Delegation Visits Hong Kong for Investment Promotion, 2 Cooperation Memoranda Signed

October 29, 2026 7:00 AM

From October 19 to 20, an economic and trade delegation from Hainan Province paid a visit to Hong Kong. The delegation signed memoranda of cooperation respectively withThe Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong (CMA)and the Federation of Hong Kong Industries (FHKI) to advance pragmatic cross-border collaboration between Hainan and Hong Kong in trade and investment, manufacturing industrial chains and professional services. Signing...

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Watch Systems Announces General Release of OffenderWatch(R) Live

October 28, 2026 9:50 PM

Watch Systems LLC today announced the General Release of OffenderWatch® Live, the platform for sex offender registry management and community notification used by law enforcement agencies nationwide. OffenderWatch® Live is a browser-based registry management platform built for the daily work of registration desks, compliance units, and investigative staff. It supports offender registration and verification workflows, NCIC transaction processing,...

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Two Dordulian Law Group Attorneys Named to the 2027 Southern California Rising Stars List

October 28, 2026 6:55 PM

Dordulian Law Group (DLG) is proud to announce that attorneys Nina Minassian and Liana Ohanian have been selected to the 2027 Southern California Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers. No more than 2.5% of attorneys in Southern California receive this distinction each year, placing both attorneys among the most accomplished young lawyers in the region. Rising Stars selections are made through a rigorous multiphase process that combines peer...

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AMCD Condemns Massacre at Greek Orthodox Church in Jordan

October 27, 2026 3:55 PM

The American Mideast Coalition for Democracy (AMCD) strongly condemns today's terrorist attack on a Greek Orthodox church in the village of Hamoud, in Jordan's Karak governorate. Security camera footage shows three gunmen opening fire with pistols and an automatic weapon on mourners at a funeral. They killed eight people and wounded forty, of whom 27 remain hospitalized. The three suspects were wounded and arrested after a firefight with...

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Nonprofit Citizens Academy US to Host Free Online Event "Want to Understand the U.S. Constitution? This is the Talk!"

October 27, 2026 12:58 PM

Nonprofit organization Citizens Academy US is hosting a free online event on November 8th for people who want to understand the U.S. Constitution. Citizens Academy US will host a free online event on Nov. 8th for people who want a better understanding of the U.S. Constitution Academy officials state the event is designed for anyone who wants to understand the Constitution, from those who have read it and want a better understanding, or those...

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NASPO ValuePoint Expands to Serve the Full Public Sector, Becomes Official Cooperative of the Procurement Professionals Alliance

October 27, 2026 10:25 AM

NASPO ValuePoint announced today that it is becoming the official cooperative of the Procurement Professionals Alliance (PPA), now serving as the cooperative of choice for both the National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) and PPA. The move builds on NASPO ValuePoint's established commitment to public procurement excellence, now giving public buyers across all 50 states and U.S. territories a trusted source for best-value...

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Brooklyn's 8th Avenue Officially Co-Named "Brooklyn Chinatown"

October 26, 2026 10:00 AM

Brooklyn's 8th Avenue officially received its new co-name, "Brooklyn Chinatown," on Friday, marking a milestone for the Chinese American community that has called the neighborhood home for decades. The street sign was unveiled by NYC Council Member Susan Zhuang at 8th Avenue and 60th Street, where residents, business owners, and community leaders gathered to celebrate. Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso joined the ceremony, along with...

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AI and EV Boom Draws $690 Million in Advanced Materials Investment Plans to Thailand

October 24, 2026 8:10 AM

Makers of the capacitors, magnets and battery materials inside AI servers and electric vehicles (EVs) are lining up to invest in Thailand. Since 2023, they have filed 35 advanced materials projects worth about $690 million (23.5 billion baht) with the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI), the government's investment promotion agency. Surging demand for AI, EVs, and clean energy is pushing global suppliers to build upstream capacity in the country....

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Nussbaum Law Outlines Divorce Timelines and Key Steps for Toronto Couples

October 23, 2026 7:25 PM

Ending a marriage involves more than submitting a form and waiting for a judge's signature. For couples in Toronto, Ontario, the process follows provincial court procedures alongside federal divorce law. Even an uncontested application requires accurate documents, proper service, and time for the court to review everything. The length of the marriage or intensity of the breakup does not by itself determine the processing time. What matters most...

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Herb Morgan Campaign Launches MaliaCohen.org, Providing Public Access to California Controller's Financial Oversight Record

October 22, 2026 6:05 PM

California State Controller candidate Herb Morgan announced Tuesday the launch of MaliaCohen.org (https://maliacohen.org/), a public information website compiling government audits, financial reports, public disclosures, news coverage and statements related to incumbent State Controller Malia Cohen's tenure. The website is designed to help Californians examine the responsibilities of the State Controller's Office, review publicly available...

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Brillient Awarded U.S. Patent for Explainable, Structure-First AI Classification of Documents, Images, Audio, and Video

October 20, 2026 9:30 AM

Brillient Corporation, a Scalable AI and enterprise solutions company, announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued U.S. Patent No. 12,754,891, Universal Intelligent Recognition, Identification, and Classification of AI-Processed Binary Large Objects Using a Computable Formal Grammar, on October 6, 2026. The patented invention gives organizations a faster, more reliable, and fully auditable way to identify a digital file....

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AirIQ Announces Appointment of Interim Chief Financial Officer

October 16, 2026 7:30 AM

AirIQ Inc. ("AirIQ") (TSXV:IQ), a leader in IoT-based asset management solutions since 1997, today announced the appointment of Doris Lai Yuen Tam as its Interim Chief Financial Officer. "We are pleased to have Ms. Tam assume the role of Interim Chief Financial Officer during Ms. Kwak's maternity leave", stated Michael Robb, President and Chief Executive Officer of AirIQ, "Doris's prior experience positions her well to ensure continuity in the...

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Legislative Inaction on Skill Games Leaves Pennsylvania Small Businesses, Veterans, First Responders Facing Devastating Financial Consequences

October 15, 2026 9:50 AM

The Pennsylvania Taverns and Players Association (PA TAP) expressed deep disappointment today that the General Assembly failed to enact commonsense legislation regulating and taxing skill games before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court's deadline, leaving thousands of small businesses, veterans organizations, volunteer fire companies, emergency service organizations, and fraternal clubs facing hardship. The expiration of the Supreme Court's 120-day...

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