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Pro Auction to sell unused Covent Garden hotel interiors after £375 million deal
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Pro Auction has been hired to auction the unused furniture, lighting and art from a planned 149-key luxury hotel scheme in Covent Garden after the property changed hands in a £375 million portfolio transaction.
Jolene Burns wins UK Music on Stage title again, finishes fifth worldwide
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Tinsel Magazine says Belfast singer-songwriter Jolene Burns repeated as the UK winner at TikTok LIVE’s Music on Stage and placed fifth in the world at the Sept. 18 Global Final.
Mikala Sposito wins bronze at WorldSkills 2026, making history for U.S. welding
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Mikala Sposito won bronze in welding at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, becoming the first female welding competitor to represent the United States at the event and the first female U.S. welding medalist.
EXG Pro brings Cable Guys and PEEKOs to Brand Licensing Europe
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EXG Pro will use Brand Licensing Europe 2026 in London to unveil new Cable Guys characters and spotlight its newly launched PEEKOs collectible line.
San Jose’s Little Italy festival marks 10 years with murals, car show and food lineup
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The Little Italy Italian Street Festival returns to downtown San Jose on Oct. 4 for its 10th anniversary, drawing thousands to the city’s Little Italy district with food, music, cars and a new placemaking art unveiling.
Notey Raises $3M Seed Round, Launches Malta Base and Balkans Deal
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Notey closed a $3 million seed round led by Tivoli Ventures and co-led by Malta Venture Capital, backed by a $1 million Malta Enterprise grant.
European malls speed up food court automation with robot kiosks
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European shopping centers are replacing staffed food counters with autonomous robot kiosks as landlords and operators look to cut labor costs, expand 24/7 service and improve returns per square meter.
Top 10 marble processors for custom and irregular designs in 2026
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A 2026 shortlist highlights 10 marble processing manufacturers across China, Europe, North America and Asia that can handle custom fabrication, irregular geometry and repeatable finishing.
EU Fab 6 spotlights Garnacha for International Garnacha Day
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The EU Fab 6 marked International Garnacha Day by highlighting the Spanish grape’s regional diversity, from Aragón to Terra Alta, and its role in PDO wines across Europe.
ReclaimShield launches Business Trust Record for small online businesses
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ReclaimShield, LLC has added a public Business Trust Record to its brand protection lineup for U.S.-registered small online businesses.
Eli Cooper wins three medals before World Championships in Spain
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Ottawa-area martial artist Eli Cooper finished his final tuneup before the 2026 WKC World Championships with gold and two silvers at the Ontario Grand Nationals in London, Ontario.
Everyday bank habits are knocking out mortgage applicants in Britain
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Adverse Mortgage Advisors says automated mortgage checks and bank-statement reviews are rejecting otherwise capable buyers over routine financial habits such as gambling, overdraft dependence, Buy Now, Pay Later use and recent payday loans.
musiQproof launches proof-of-creation tool for AI music
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Dutch startup musiQproof says its new platform gives AI music creators a legally recognized way to document authorship and creation dates when copyright protection is unavailable.
COPOMIAO pushes Italy on citizenship, visas and youth ties
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A delegation from the Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations met top Italian and U.S. officials in Rome to press for easier dual citizenship, looser visa rules and stronger links for younger Italian Americans.
DATTCO acquires Leprechaun Lines in Northeast transportation deal
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DATTCO has acquired Leprechaun Lines, bringing together two third-generation family transportation companies with roots in Connecticut and New York. Leprechaun Lines will keep its name and New Windsor base while gaining DATTCO’s fleet, safety,…
TSCA backs EU anti-greenwashing rules for tourism labels
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The Tourism Sustainability Certifications Alliance is welcoming new EU Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition rules that began applying Sept. 27, 2026. TSCA says the directive should curb greenwashing, raise confidence in sustainability…
S&B Foods brings UMAMI TOPPING to Europe starting in the UK
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S&B Foods plans to launch UMAMI TOPPING, a crunchy garlic chili oil topping, in Europe beginning with the UK. The rollout targets Japanese and Asian supermarkets and aims to tap growing demand for topping-style seasonings that add both heat and…
Three Black women build Carson family business across fashion, music and mentorship
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Three Southern California Black women are expanding The Famly Bizness in Carson into a family-run platform for affordable fashion, retail and entrepreneurship during National Women’s Small Business Month.
Tom LeNoble wins 2026 NYC Big Book Award for LGBTQ nonfiction
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Tom LeNoble’s memoir My Life in Business Suits, Hospital Gowns, and High Heels won the 2026 NYC Big Book Award in LGBTQ nonfiction, adding to recognition from the Independent Press Award.
Nicholas Wing to debut at Carnegie Hall with world premiere of his piano work
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American composer and pianist Nicholas Wing will make his Carnegie Hall debut on Nov. 14, 2026, with the world premiere of his solo piano piece during the NY Classical Debut Awards Gala Concert in New York City. Wing, a self-taught musician from…
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