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Aluminum ingots market seen reaching $163.5 billion by 2035
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The global aluminum ingots market is projected to rise from $103.6 billion in 2026 to $163.5 billion by 2035, powered by EV lightweighting, low-carbon smelting and recycled-metal demand.
Lowell Folk Festival sets July 24-26 schedule for 2026 event
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The Lowell Folk Festival returns to downtown Lowell, Massachusetts, July 24-26 with three days of music, dance, food and cultural programming.
Kim Myers marks 37th ARTS Convention show and 30 years in talent development
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Kim Myers and Applause International are celebrating the 37th ARTS Convention and more than three decades of helping performers connect with industry professionals in Louisville, Kentucky.
John Chmela plans sixth annual Mogadishu Mile to support veterans
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John Chmela will host the sixth annual Mogadishu Mile at Queenslake Horse Farm in Georgetown, Kentucky, to honor the 19 American soldiers killed in the Battle of Mogadishu and create a communal response to veteran isolation and trauma.
Alex Trebek’s former Paso Robles estate heads to auction at $33 million
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Windfall Farms, a 724-acre winery and equestrian estate in Paso Robles once owned by Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek, will sell at auction Aug. 15 through Concierge Auctions with no minimum bid. The property blends vineyards, horse facilities and…
Wednesdae Reim Ifrach's debut chapbook reclaims queer sanctuary
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Wednesdae Reim Ifrach’s debut chapbook, Skeletons, Sequins, and Kin, is now available for advance orders through Finishing Line Press.
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…
ASW Distillery and John Deere launch permanent whiskey partnership
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ASW Distillery and John Deere have teamed up on two permanent American whiskeys, Fiddler Combine Bourbon and Fiddler Steel Plow Rye, set to launch June 24, 2026 in Atlanta and 13 states.
Cape Charles mayor lands top 1% NEXA Lending ranking in first year
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Adam Charney, Cape Charles mayor and founder of Chesapeake Bay Mortgage, earned a Top 1% ranking at NEXA Lending in his first full year in business, placing him among the company’s top 36 loan officers nationwide.
Red Hawk Technologies acquires Transform Labs to expand enterprise software push
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Red Hawk Technologies said June 25, 2026, that it acquired Transform Labs, a technology consultancy known for enterprise-scale fractional software work and its TransformOS AI framework.
Indiana single-family permits edge up in May but stay below 2025 pace
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Indiana issued 1,913 single-family building permits in May 2026, a 1% increase from April but 7% below May 2025, according to statewide Census Bureau totals.
New report ranks state lawmakers on public education support
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The Network for Public Education has released a new state-by-state report on how lawmakers support public schools, with North Carolina near the bottom and only Nebraska and Vermont earning A grades.
Handshake economy still holds in small-town U.S. and Canada, survey finds
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Advance Funds Network surveyed 3,005 small business owners to find where verbal agreements and handshakes still carry business weight in 2026. Greeneville, Tennessee, and Dawson Creek, British Columbia, topped the U.S. and Canadian lists of the…
Onyx & Amber switches to 700ml bottles
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Onyx & Amber will move its whiskey lineup from 750ml to 700ml bottles beginning with the next release, a shift the Denver brand says will lower the price per bottle and improve availability.
Nexford University opens enrollment in all 50 states
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Nexford University says working adults in every U.S. state can now enroll in its accredited online business, technology and AI degrees.
Jay Bowman unveils 0/100 Rate tax plan
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Jay Bowman on June 11, 2026 proposed a sweeping rewrite of the federal tax code that would exempt the first $100,000 of income or business net profit and set a 20% rate above that level.
Atlantucky Brewing launches World Class Pilsner for Atlanta's summer soccer spotlight
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Atlantucky Brewing has released World Class Pilsner, a light lager made with SweetWater Brewing as Atlanta prepares for a global summer of soccer.
MMJ Health cuts new patient marijuana evaluations to $99 in Florida
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MMJ Health is offering $99 medical marijuana evaluations for first-time patients at 21 Florida locations through June 2026. The move lowers the upfront cost of getting a physician recommendation, which is required before a patient can obtain a…
Inzo Technologies acquires DeMott Technical Solutions
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Inzo Technologies has acquired Louisville-based DeMott Technical Solutions, expanding its Midwest footprint and giving DeMott clients access to broader cybersecurity, cloud, networking and voice services.
Chopin Vodka lands Belmont Stakes sponsorship and U.S. 375ml debut
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Chopin Vodka will serve as the official vodka of the 158th Belmont Stakes on June 6 at Saratoga Race Course, pairing the race sponsorship with the U.S. debut of its Chopin Potato 375ml bottle.
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