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New 4% Sugar Levy takes effect as government targets industry revamp

NAIROBI – A new 4% Sugar Development Levy has officially come into effect, targeting millers and sugar importers under the provisions of the Sugar Act, 2022. The levy is expected to generate funds to revive the ailing sugar sector. The Ministry of …

Evolution of America’s Music Industry, Part Two

NEW ERA: In the early days of radio shows, Frank Sinatra had one of his own. ‘The Frank Sinatra Show’ debuted on CBS in 1944. Last week, Sound Waves took a plunge into earliest days of the music industry, outlining the historic evolution from music-related …

Psychopathic tendencies may be associated with specific hormonal patterns

A new study published in Psychology & Neuroscience suggests that hormone levels in the body may be connected to psychopathic personality traits, particularly during adolescence and early adulthood. The research team conducted a systematic review and …

Moderna COVID vaccine gets full approval for children

Dive Brief: The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday granted full approval for Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine Spikevax in children aged 6 months through 11 years who are at an increased risk for COVID disease. The shot was previously available for these …

PD-L1 and HRD Correlation Shows Prognostic Value in Ovarian Cancer

At the 2025 ESMO Gynecological Cancers Congress, an ancillary analysis of the phase 3 PAOLA-1/ENGOT-ov25 trial (NCT02477644) offered new insights into the prognostic role of PD-L1 expression and its relationship with homologous recombination deficiency …

‘Housing emergency’: report shows London way off affordable homes target

Building needs to start on 12,000 new affordable homes by the start of next year to meet government targets for London’s Affordable Homes Programme (AHP ) 2021-26, according to an Affordable Housing Monitor report published today for the London Assembly. …

Stand reuse framework pioneered by edie now open to global events industry

Pictured: Advisory Clinic stands at edie 25, which took place in London in March. The Better Stands initiative promotes, drives and celebrates the transition from single-use to reusable stands. It encourages best practices that enable reusable stand use by …

Industry invited to attend July SCRS, CIC meetings in Philadelphia

The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) invites the industry to attend its upcoming open board meeting on July 22 at the Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The open meeting offers “a valuable opportunity for …

Industry Advocates Hail Legislation as a Big, Beautiful Win

The sweeping legislation signed last week has lots of benefits for the meetings and travel industries, say ECA and U.S. Travel. “On the Fourth of July, the U.S. business and professional events industry scored win upon win as the 𝘖𝘯𝘦 𝘉𝘪𝘨 𝘉𝘦𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘉𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘈𝘤𝘵 …

Who’s who in poultry consumption in Latin America

Poultry consumption in Latin America is on the rise together with chicken and egg production, as well as imports and exports. Numbers for 2024 are amazing, showing the importance of poultry proteins in regional nutrition. In the list I have compiled of …

Battery value chain industry associations support the 'stop-the-clock' battery due diligence proposal - Eurometaux et al

Summerstar Ruby rebrands SA grapefruit in Europe

A coalition of South African citrus growers focuses on repositioning a grapefruit variety within European markets. Operating under the Citrus Growers' Association (CGA) of Southern Africa, a marketing committee of Star Ruby growers has targeted …

Duplomb Act definitively adopted by Parliament

After being adopted by the Senate on July 2nd, the highly controversial bill put forward by senators Laurent Duplomb and Franck Menonville, known as the 'PPL constraints' (aimed at removing constraints on farming), was definitively adopted this …

16th Intex: A Resounding Success for the Textile & Apparel Industry of Bangladesh

The 16th edition of Intex was held from 25 to 27 June 2025 at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB), Dhaka, Bangladesh concluded on a high note, marking yet another successful chapter in South Asia’s premier international textile sourcing …

NITI Aayog Calls For Quality Overhaul In Pharma, Industry Flags Challenges

Last Updated:July 08, 2025, 10:06 IST Concerns raised included the increasing number of Not of Standard Quality drug alerts, workforce issues and unsustainable drug pricing policies Held at NITI Aayog headquarters, the central focus was to assess the …

9 Implications of Trump’s Tax-Cut and Spending Bill for the Bio/Pharmaceutical Industry

On July 3, 2025, the US House of Representatives passed President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax-cut and spending bill (1). Branded by supporters as a “pro-growth economic catalyst,” the legislation includes provisions that will reshape the strategic and …

Monzo alumni's Gradient Labs raises $13M to reinvent agentic AI for regulated industries

AI agentic startup Gradient Labs has raised $13 million in Series A funding.  Founded in 2023, Gradient Labs was co-founded by Dimitri Masin, Neal Lathia, and Danai Antoniou — early employees of UK challenger bank Monzo. Gradient Labs assists regulated …

An age-old optometry patient dilemma: Vision or medical?

Many moons ago, a patient walked into the office with “something in [his] eye” after grinding metal. He assured us he was wearing his safety glasses as well as goggles on top of them, but “somehow something still got in it.” And of course, this had …

Texas Enacts Sweeping Food Additive Labeling Law: Implications for the Industry and Interstate Commerce

On June 22, 2025, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law Senate Bill 25 (“SB 25”), a sweeping new measure promised to redefine consumer transparency and public health accountability in the food and beverage sector. The law requires that certain …

Tepic/Riviera Nayarit Airport Expands Global Reach with New International Routes from Canada and U.S.

TEPIC, NAYARIT, MEXICO, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TEPIC, Nayarit – The Tepic/Riviera Nayarit International Airport is expanding its global footprint with the addition of three new international air routes and the inaugural flight …

FlightHelp and Discover Cars Announce Exclusive Travel Partnership to Enhance Customer Experience

NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FlightHelp, the AI-powered travel disruption support platform, today announced a new partnership with Discover Cars, a leading global car rental booking service. Under the …

OGARAJETS Welcomes Wyatt Breedlove as Business Intelligence Analyst

ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- OGARAJETS is pleased to announce the addition of Wyatt Breedlove to its growing team, joining the firm as a Business Intelligence Analyst. In this role, Wyatt will support OGARA’s …

Aerial Imaging Market Demand, Key Drivers & Future Opportunities 2025 | DataM Intelligence

The Aerial Imaging Market is estimated to reach at a CAGR Of 4% during the forecast period 2024-2031. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Global Aerial Imaging Market is witnessing remarkable growth, fueled by the …

Cargo Drones Market By Segments, Key Leaders, Industry Demand And Forecast 2032

Driven by Rise of e-commerce & improved efficiency in freight transportation, and a surge in environmental concerns to reduce CO2 emissions and carbon footprint WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cargo drones …

eLeaP® Unveils Enhanced Observation Checklists for Enterprise-Grade Assessment and Compliance

eLeaP unveils major upgrades to its Observation Checklist platform, boosting compliance, e-signatures, audit trails, and assessment efficiency. LOUISVILLE, KY, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- eLeaP®, a leading cloud-based …

Military and Defense Sensor Market Insights, Swot Analysis, Size, Share, And Key Growth Factors

Emerging applications of radar in remote sensing, rise in defense expenditure, & rise in the adoption of sensors in wearable devices drive the growth of market. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Military and …

Smart Data & AI Summit to Power Saudi Arabia’s AI Ambitions and Data-Driven Future

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the Kingdom emerges as the digital nerve center of the Middle East, the Smart Data & AI Summit (SDAIS) 2025 is set to take center stage once again, uniting the nation’s most …

Cloud Seeding Market Size Expected to Reach $192.77 Million by 2031

The cloud seeding market was valued at $120.35 million in 2021, and is estimated to reach $192.77 million by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2022 to 2031. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- By type, the …

Commercial Aircraft Video Surveillance Systems Market Size Expected to Reach $257.02 Million by 2030

Commercial Aircraft Video Surveillance Systems Market is estimated to reach $257.02 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.3% WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Supportive growth of commercial aviation industry …

Climavision Selected by IRCAI and AWS for 2025 Compute for Climate Fellowship

LOUISVILLE, KY, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Climavision, the weather technology company combining proprietary radar networks with advanced numerical weather prediction (NWP) and AI forecasting, today announced it has been …

Gillen Yacht Services Awarded Seakeeper Dealership for South Florida

As an authorized Seakeeper dealer, GYS delivers unmatched comfort and stability. Seakeeper gyros reduce boat roll by up to 95%, providing a smoother ride. FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gillen Yacht …

China Airlines Q3 Menu Brings Top American and Japanese Restaurants to the Skies

From L.A.’s Ginseng soup to Nagoya’s Misokatsu and Seasonal Summer Kaiseki, China Airlines unveils exclusive Q3 collaborations. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- China Airlines (CAL), a Taiwan-based carrier, continues …

Voler Systems Announces 2025 Spark Design Challenge for $20K in Engineering Services

Voler, a Silicon Valley leader in electronic design, announces the Spark Design Challenge. This initiative will award two $10K prizes in engineering services. SUNNYVALE, CA, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Voler Systems, a …

Hypersonic Weapons Market Soars with Advanced Propulsion, Defense Spending, and Global Competition | DataM Intelligence

Discover how the hypersonic weapons market is advancing with propulsion innovations, rising defense budgets, and heightened global security competition. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Market Overview :- The …

US Navy funds Eta Space to develop advanced cryogenic cooling systems

Eta Space awarded Phase I STTR contract in partnership with Florida State University ROCKLEDGE, FL, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Eta Space has been awarded a Phase I STTR contract to research rapid cryogenic cooling of …

Gantrade Corporation Celebrates 50 Years of Excellence, Innovation, and Global Growth

Gantrade Corporation, a leading global chemical supplier, proudly marks its 50th Anniversary in 2025 MONTVALE, NJ, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gantrade Corporation, a leading global chemical supplier, proudly marks its …

AUVSI Announces Addition of WingtraRAY to Green UAS Cleared List

ARLINGTON, VA, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) today announced the addition of the WingtraRAY to the Green UAS Cleared List, highlighting AUVSI’s leadership in …

Terbine Inducted Into NVIDIA Inception Program to Power Physical AI and Autonomous Machine Orchestration

Platform will form an new intelligent layer for managing millions of humanoid robots, autonomous delivery drones and fleets of self-driving long-haul trucks LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Terbine, a leader in …

Commercial Drones Market Size Expected to Reach $21.69 Billion by 2030

Global commercial drones market was valued at $2.72 billion in 2020, and is projected to reach $21.69 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 23.7%. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Technologically advanced …