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Magic Engine Studios sets August premiere for fifth AI feature
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Magic Engine Studios will premiere its fifth full-length feature, Astro Cats: The Movie, on Alchemy Streaming via Apple TV and Roku on Aug. 15. The release caps about a year in which the company says it completed five genre films with a repeatable…
A Magical Cirque Christmas returns for 2026 tour in more than 30 U.S. cities
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ICON Live is bringing A Magical Cirque Christmas back for a 2026 national tour with stops in more than 30 U.S. cities, including Austin, Charlotte, Portland and dozens more.
Folio.YVR’s Summer issue spotlights philanthropy, luxury and Vancouver creators
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Folio.YVR Luxury Lifestyle Magazine released its Summer 2026 CELEBRATE issue on Aug. 6, led by a feature on newly promoted VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation adviser Luigi Ronchi.
Cream Guitars debuts its Voltage Da Vinci at Madison Square Garden
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Monterrey-based Cream Guitars brought its Voltage Da Vinci to Madison Square Garden in New York on July 12, marking the instrument’s international debut in the hands of Phil X during Bon Jovi’s Forever concert.
California workplace notice rules enter second annual compliance cycle
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California employers are now in the second year of complying with the Workplace Know Your Rights Act, which requires annual employee notices, emergency contact options, and growing penalty exposure.
ZEROBASEONE’s Ascend- gets U.S. physical release
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ZEROBASEONE’s sixth mini album Ascend- is now available at major U.S. retailers, marking the group’s third straight U.S. physical album release after two Billboard 200 charting titles.
kiOra to make U.S. festival debut at 88rising’s Head in the Clouds LA
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Japanese girl group kiOra will perform at 88rising’s Head in the Clouds Music & Arts Festival in Pasadena on Aug. 8, marking its U.S. festival debut ahead of the group’s official launch later this summer.
Thousands recite Bhagavad Gita in Texas prayer for global peace
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Thousands of Bhagavad Gita students from around the world gathered in Allen, Texas, on Aug. 6, 2026, for a full recitation of the text under the guidance of Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji.
FMScarbon pitches ISO9001 carbon fiber tube supply from Shenzhen
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FMScarbon, the trading name of Shenzhen Feimoshi Technology Limited, is highlighting its ISO9001 2024 quality management approach and custom carbon fiber tube production for buyers sourcing from China.
Jittery Joe’s lands on Newsweek’s Best Premium Coffee Brands list
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Jittery Joe’s Coffee, the Athens, Georgia roaster, was named one of Newsweek’s Best Premium Coffee Brands of 2026 after reader voting narrowed an initial group of 20 brands to 10. The recognition could help fuel the company’s Southeast expansion…
Karaoke market seen reaching $1.25 billion by 2035
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The global karaoke market is projected to grow from $873.16 million in 2024 to $1,247.96 million by 2035, driven by demand for interactive entertainment, smart devices, and cloud-based music access.
OpenArt launches Director for conversation-driven AI video
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OpenArt launched Director on July 14, 2026, giving creators a conversational way to make longer, cinematic AI videos with synchronized visuals, voice, music and sound.
The Grove Senior Living unveils unified Rogue Valley campus
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The Grove Senior Living will celebrate a grand re-opening in Medford on Aug. 27 after combining independent living, assisted living and memory care into one connected campus.
Otoha adds cross-region podcast discovery and streaming RSS playback
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Otoha, ChainBow’s iOS and macOS audio player, now lets listeners find and subscribe to podcasts across RSS.com and Apple Podcasts storefronts regardless of device store region.
Artist merchandising market seen reaching $12.05 billion by 2030
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The global artist merchandising market is projected to grow from $7.84 billion in 2025 to $12.05 billion by 2030 as live events, direct-to-fan sales and digital merchandise expand.
Live events market seen reaching $1.2 trillion by 2032
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The global live events industry market was valued at $652.6 billion in 2022 and is projected to hit $1.2 trillion by 2032, according to Allied Market Research.
Hosiery market seen reaching $62.4 billion by 2032
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Allied Market Research says the global hosiery market was worth $40.5 billion in 2022 and is projected to hit $62.4 billion by 2032. The report points to socks, women’s products, retail stores and Asia-Pacific as key growth leaders, while raw…
Pknergy expands automated battery assembly for high-volume buyers
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Shenzhen Pknergy Energy Co., Ltd says automation now anchors its standard battery assembly business in Shenzhen, with output aimed at buyers that need consistent 18650 and 21700 cells at scale.
Tourism event market seen reaching $2.5 trillion by 2032
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The global tourism event market is projected to grow from $1.6 trillion in 2022 to $2.5 trillion by 2032, driven by more corporate, sports, entertainment and cultural events and wider use of mobile ticketing.
Varanasi hosts BRICS culture meeting as Uttar Pradesh courts global tourism
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India brought delegates from BRICS and partner countries to Varanasi for the second BRICS Culture Working Group meeting on June 4-5, 2026, using the ancient city to showcase Uttar Pradesh’s heritage, spiritual sites and tourism potential.
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