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TEDCO EXPO 2025: Maryland’s Innovation Engine Drives Global Partnerships & Local Growth

On October 21, 2025, over 1,000 entrepreneurs, executives, investors, and ecosystem supporters convened at The Hotel at the University of Maryland for the highly anticipated TEDCO EXPO 2025—the 11th annual gathering of the Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO). The event, widely recognized as the state’s flagship platform for innovation-driven companies, delivered a…

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Ami Colé’s Diarrha N’Diaye Named EVP of Beauty and Fragrance at Skims

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After closing her acclaimed Ami Colé beauty brand in September 2025, Diarrha N'Diaye has been appointed as Executive Vice President of Beauty and Fragrance at Skims, leading the brand's expansion into the beauty market. The hire signals a major strategic push by Kim Kardashian's shapewear empire into cosmetics and fragrance.…

TEDCO EXPO 2025: Maryland’s Innovation Engine Drives Global Partnerships & Local Growth

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On October 21, 2025, over 1,000 entrepreneurs, executives, investors, and ecosystem supporters convened at The Hotel at the University of Maryland for the highly anticipated TEDCO EXPO 2025—the 11th annual gathering of the Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO). The event, widely recognized as the state’s flagship platform for innovation-driven companies, delivered a vibrant showcase of Maryland’s entrepreneurial spirit, technological advancements, and expanding international reach. This year’s Expo featured more than 100 exhibitors representing tech, life science, and emerging industries; keynote addresses from Governor Wes Moore and TEDCO CEO Troy LeMaile-Stovall; and four significant global partnership announcements with Jordan, Taiwan, and…

Fundrise Investor Dumps Shares After $102M Warehouse Sale

Fundrise Investor Dumps Shares After $102M Warehouse Sale Funds ICE Detention

A Fundrise investor redeemed shares after the firm sold an 825,000-sq-ft Williamsport warehouse to DHS for $102.4M, later revealed for ICE detention. The email response admitted potential value conflicts but cited fiduciary duty. Maryland's judge halt adds scrutiny to the opaque deal.…

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Trump Brokers Congo-Rwanda Peace Deal—Experts Question Implementation

President Donald Trump presided over the formal signing of a peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda on Thursday, December 4, 2025, marking what administration officials called a historic moment in African diplomatic relations. The ceremony took place at the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace in Washington, with leaders from…

Rising Star Nyadiew Puoch: What to Know About the 12th WNBA Draft Pick

Nyadiew Puoch is a Sudanese Australian professional basketball player, who was recently selected by the Atlanta Dream as the 12th overall pick in the WNBA draft. Puoch was born on June 23, 2004, in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, as one of seven children to her single mother Nyakong, who immigrated from…

Six Months Postpartum, Two Under Two, Is Work-Life Balance even a Thing?

#Work-Life Balance: Navigating the wild ride of motherhood, founderhood, and the pursuit of wellness. I can’t believe I’m officially six months postpartum. It hasn’t been simple—or easy—but somehow, I feel more motivated than ever. I’m on this wild ride as a mom, a wife, and a founder. At 34, with…

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