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Bethlehem student wins first Raíces national essay contest
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Kelsey McIntyre, a student at The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts in Pennsylvania, won the first Raíces national essay contest for a piece about family, food and Hispanic heritage.
Connecticut roads safer than U.S. average, but fatal crash risks remain high
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A new Connecticut road-safety study says the state’s 2024 traffic fatality rate was below the national average, even as alcohol-related crashes, pedestrian deaths and urban hotspots remained a major concern.
MundoTrip says Americans are embracing multi-city Europe trips
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American travelers are moving away from fixed European packages and toward personalized, multi-city itineraries built around purpose, pace and experience.
Indian professionals weigh Australia over U.S. for permanent settlement
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GIEC Global India says more Indian skilled workers are looking at Australia for long-term migration in 2026/27 as they prioritize permanent residence, family stability and clearer pathways over job-only opportunities.
TYPHON Machinery launches PROPACT compact equipment lineup
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TYPHON Machinery has introduced its PROPACT Series, a four-machine compact lineup aimed at professional jobsites across the United States.
Payment processing market seen topping $312B by 2030
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The Business Research Company projects the global payment processing solutions market will surpass $312 billion by 2030, driven by digital and contactless payments, e-commerce growth and real-time transaction demand.
MundoTrip says travel is shifting to persona-led vacations
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MundoTrip is framing a broader move in U.S. travel toward packages built around who is traveling and why, not just where they are going.
Side Base launches hands-on manufacturing program for U.S. student groups
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Side Base Co., Ltd. has introduced a Japanese craftsmanship travel program for student groups and educational visitors from the U.S. and other countries, with Mori Welding Workshop supervising the technical work.
Truffle Donut seeks global franchise partners as expansion accelerates
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Japan-born Truffle Donut is opening its franchise pitch to master and area partners worldwide as the doughnut brand expands beyond Japan into Taiwan, Thailand, Canada and Hong Kong. The company says strong early overseas sales and growing consumer…
MundoTrip says travel planning is shifting to conversational AI
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MundoTrip says travel planning is moving from fragmented searches to ongoing conversations as social media, generative AI and persistent context reshape how vacation buyers research and book.
Perk returns to FATE 2026 with a travel and spend pitch
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Perk will return as a Platinum Exhibitor at the Finance & Accounting Technology Expo on Nov. 18-19 in New York City, where it will spotlight automation for travel, expenses and company spend.
Beyond The States expands platform as more Americans weigh Europe for college
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Beyond The States is broadening its platform as U.S. families look beyond the traditional American college path and toward English-taught degrees in Europe.
Perfect Moving & Storage expands into Suffolk County with 20% off long-distance moves
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Perfect Moving & Storage has expanded its moving and storage services into Suffolk County, New York, adding coverage in Brookhaven, Islip and Huntington.
THINKWARE launches Labor Day dash cam sale in U.S. and Canada
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THINKWARE is discounting select dash cams in the U.S. and Canada for Labor Day, with deals running from Aug. 28 through Sept. 7 depending on the market.
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.
Lake.com maps 2026 fall foliage timing for 100 lake destinations
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Lake.com released a 2026 fall foliage map for 100 popular lake destinations in the U.S. and Canada, showing when peak color is expected and how long it may last.
Bugatti Collection expands U.S. push at New York Fashion Week
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Bugatti Collection is bringing its luggage and apparel to New York Fashion Week on Sept. 11 at Sony Hall, using Runway 7 Fashion to deepen its U.S. presence.
Busan launches five-month citywide Night Festa as U.S. visits jump 76%
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Busan, South Korea, has opened Starry Night Busan: Night Festa 2026, a free nighttime tourism program running through December across beaches, parks and downtown districts.
Ethan Resnick’s backpack drive tops 400 donations for New Jersey students
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A New Jersey student-led nonprofit effort has collected more than 400 backpacks and other school supplies for students and families in need, working with Nourish.NJ and schools in Newark.
Cullman Christkindlmarkt lands on Travel + Leisure’s top Christmas markets list
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Travel + Leisure named Cullman Christkindlmarkt one of the 10 coolest Christmas markets in the U.S. for 2026, making it the only Southern market on the list.
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