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The University of Virginia is launching an AI lab that goes beyond code, using a liberal arts focus to teach ethical and critical use of technology.

Jefferson City health care staff join the Teamsters, gaining major wage and benefit hikes under a national pact and reflecting a growing labor trend in non-profits.

Singapore Gulf Bank's new service lets institutions swap fiat for stablecoins, a landmark move for regulated digital finance backed by Bahrain and Solana.

United Wealth Education claims an FTC lawsuit made it stronger. The FTC is busy sending $10.9M to consumers harmed by what it called a 'pyramid scheme.'

Doug DeMuro's online auction powerhouse Cars & Bids partners with Velocity Invitational for a groundbreaking on-site auction at Sonoma Raceway.

Iconic brewer Lagunitas partners with Pinter for at-home brewing, a move shaking up the craft beer industry and signaling a boom in high-tech home hobbies.

A new program helps heritage brands discreetly adopt AI, enhancing exclusivity and operations behind the scenes without compromising their coveted identity.

A new US-DRC partnership aims to create an ethical cobalt supply chain, challenging Chinese dominance and revitalizing American mineral processing.

A veteran-owned firm's deal with DHS could replace facial recognition at airports, driven by a political push for privatization and privacy-first tech.

With new top-tier executives, Danish biotech MinervaX is accelerating its quest to deliver the world's first vaccine against a leading cause of infant death.

With a new $135M war chest, JPalmer Collective is scaling up its mission to finance high-growth companies often overlooked by traditional banks.

With a new OpenAI partnership and a rare AI management certification, TechAhead aims to help businesses move from AI hype to secure, real-world results.

The new platform aims to be a "pipeline engine" for B2B teams, using proprietary AI to turn signal overload into orchestrated, revenue-driving action.

A new poll reveals 84% of California workers want to upskill, but a confusing credentialing system leaves many feeling unprepared and unable to advance.

A new guide urges a human-first approach as Québec's move to online services risks leaving the most vulnerable behind without access to essential rights.

A Yale spinout's AI-powered EEG platform promises to prevent birth injuries and cut C-sections by monitoring the fetal brain, not just heart rate.

As community health centers face burnout and financial strain, one firm says AI and automation can streamline operations and refocus teams on patient care.

Freehold Royalties CFO Shaina Morihira resigns after less than a year. What does this mean for the energy giant's financial strategy and future leadership?

With youth melanoma a growing concern, a new curriculum gives teens free, classroom-ready tools to build lifelong sun safety habits and reduce their risk.

Orum Therapeutics adds deep clinical and dealmaking expertise to its board, signaling a strategic acceleration of its innovative DAC pipeline for cancer.