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India launches first domestically built hydrogen-powered train

NEW DELHI — India rolled out its first domestically built, hydrogen-powered train on Friday, a move aimed at expanding the use of clean energy in its vast rail network. The train made up of two hydrogen-powered driving cars and eight passenger coaches will operate in the northern state of Haryana. It can run at speeds of up to 75 kph (47 mph) and carry a maximum of about 2,600 passengers, railway officials said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the “NaMo Green Rail” at

MKDWELL Tech Inc. to Acquire Premium Smart-Home and IoT Group, Diversifying Beyond Automotive Electronics

Hsinchu, Taiwan, July 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MKDWELL Tech Inc. ("MKDWELL” or the "Company”) (Nasdaq: MKDW), an automotive electronics manufacturer, today announced that it has entered into a sale and purchase agreement (the "Agreement”) to acquire the entire issued share capital of Landvision Inc. ("Landvision BVI”), a British Virgin Islands holding company that owns 100% of Landvision Technology Limited ("Landvision HK”), a fast-growing developer and supplier of AI-enabled smart-home and

Vitalist Announces Notice of Meeting & Record Date

CALGARY, Alberta, July 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vitalist Inc. (TSX-V: VITA.V; OTCQB: VTLSF) ("Vitalist", "we", "our" or the "Company"), a wearable operating-system focused technology company, is pleased to announce that it will hold its Annual and Special Meeting (the "Meeting”) of shareholders at 10:00 AM MST on September 29, 2026 in person at 2100 Livingston Place, 222 3 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0B4, for the following purposes: To receive the financial statements of the Corporation for the

Notice of 2026 Second Quarter Results Conference Call and Webcast for Analysts and Investors

Date:August 6, 2026 Time:1:00 PM (Eastern Time) EDMUNDSTON, New Brunswick, July 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acadian Timber Corp. will release its 2026 second quarter results after market close on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, which will be available on our website at www.acadiantimber.com/financial-information/. The release will be followed by a conference call and webcast on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) to discuss with members of senior management our financial and operat

Liminar Acquires Additional Shares of Crown Point

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, July 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pursuant to the early warning requirements of applicable Canadian securities laws, Liminar Energía S.A. ("Liminar"), a private Argentine holding company, announces that on July 16, 2026, it acquired ownership and control of 238,289,708 common shares ("Common Shares") of Crown Point Energy Inc. ("Crown Point"), representing approximately 76% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares following the closing of Crown Point's short form pros

Exodus Announces Workforce Reduction to Focus on Full-Stack Stablecoin Payments Infrastructure

Organizational changes include an approximately 25% reduction in the global workforce OMAHA, Neb., July 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Exodus Movement, Inc. (NYSE American: EXOD) ("Exodus” or the "Company”) today announced an operating realignment that includes a reduction of approximately 25% of the global workforce. The action is intended to better align its cost structure and organizational priorities with its strategy to build a full-stack card issuance and payments platform, while maintaining

DBV Technologies Files At-The-Market (ATM) Prospectus for Up to $150 Million of Sales

Châtillon, France, July 17, 2026 DBV Technologies Files At-The-Market (ATM) Prospectus for Up to $150 Million of Sales DBV Technologies (Euronext: DBV - ISIN: FR0010417345 - Nasdaq Capital Market: DBVT) (the "Company”), a late-stage biopharmaceutical company, today announced that it has filed a new automatically effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3ASR (the "Registration Statement”) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC”), which includes a base prospectus and a sale

Glencore Announces Amendment and Restatement of Convertible Facilities Agreement With Tantalex Lithium Resources Corporation

NOT FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES OR TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES BAAR, Switzerland, July 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Glencore AG ("Glencore"), a wholly‑owned indirect subsidiary of Glencore plc, today announced that, further to its news release of November 13, 2023 announcing the entry into an up to US$5,000,000 convertible facilities agreement with Tantalex Lithium Resources Corporation (the "Company") and the Company’s new release of June 19, 2026 announcing an update for the

SPIRIT BLOCKCHAIN CAPITAL ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND BOARD CHANGES

VANCOUVER, Canada, July 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spirit Blockchain Capital Inc. (CSE: SPIR | OTCQB: SBLCF) ("Spirit" or the "Company"), a blockchain infrastructure and digital asset company focused on creating long-term shareholder value through innovative technology and strategic investments, today announced the results of its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (the "Meeting"), held on July 10, 2026, and changes to its Board of Directors approved effective today. At the Meeting, shareho

Global Uranium Corp. Announces Closing of Convertible Debenture Financing

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES CALGARY, Alberta, July 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Uranium Corp. (CSE: GURN | OTC: GURFF | FRA: Q3J) (the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced non-brokered private placement financing of unsecured convertible debentures (the "Debentures") for aggregate gross proceeds of C$750,000 (the "Offering"). The Debentures bear interest at a rate of 10% per ann

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Emerita Announces CFO Transition

TORONTO, July 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Emerita Resources Corp. (TSX-V: EMO; OTCQX: EMOTF; FSE: LLJA) (the "Company” or "Emerita”) announces that it has appointed Ian Fodie as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Gregory Duras is no longer serving as Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Mr. Fodie has over 35 years of experience in high-growth industries, including biotechnology, life-sciences, technology, exploration and development, and entertainment, with international activit

SOITEC - HALF-YEAR STATEMENT ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE LIQUIDITY CONTRACT AS OF JUNE 30, 2026

HALF-YEAR STATEMENT ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE LIQUIDITY CONTRACT AS OF JUNE 30, 2026 Bernin (Grenoble), France, July 17, 2026 - Soitec (Euronext Paris) announces that, under the liquidity contract entrusted to BNP Paribas on July 3, 2023, on the settlement date of June 30, 2026, the following resources appeared on the liquidity account: 24,442 Soitec shares, and€6,360,766 During the 1st semester of 2026, a total of:227,346 shares were bought for €17,357,497 (i.e. 2,144 transactions).288,875 s

CO2 Energy Transition Corp. (Nasdaq: NOEM) Signs Letter of Intent with Texas-Based Energy Company to Advance Domestic Lithium Recovery and Strontium Ferrite Production for Defense Applications

Houston, TX, July 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CO2 Energy Transition Corp. (Nasdaq: NOEM) today announced the signing of a non-binding Letter of Intent with a Texas-based operating oil and gas company with a track record of unconventional natural resource development in the United States. The target plans to recover lithium and strontium from subsurface brines produced from its own leased wells to support domestic critical mineral production and energy independence. This initiative leverages the

Danone: Information on the total number of voting rights and shares

DANONE French Société anonyme with a capital of €170,834,294.25 Registered Office: 59-61, rue La Fayette, 75009 Paris. Registered with the Paris Commerce and Company Registry under number 552 032 534 Information on the total number of voting rights and shares in compliance with Article L. 233-8 II of the French Commercial Code and with Article 223-16 of the General Regulation of the Financial Markets Authority (AMF- Autorité des Marchés Financiers) DateTotal number of sharesTotal number of votin

Taco Bell lettuce tied to diarrhea-causing parasite outbreak across 5 states

ATLANTA — Federal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico served by Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of the widespread outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention late Thursday confirmed the source and warned consumers not to eat shredded iceberg lettuce from Taco Bell restaurants in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia. A Food and Drug Administration investigation identified a single su

Tec-Do Launches Navos 2.0 at WAIC, Advancing the Next Era of Agentic Commerce

SHANGHAI, July 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tec-Do, a global AI marketing technology company, today unveiled Navos 2.0 at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), introducing a next-generation AI agent designed to help enterprises accelerate international growth through coordinated multi-agent intelligence. Building on the launch of Navos 1.0 at WAIC last year, Navos 2.0 represents a major leap forward. The product consolidates global marketing capabilities previously scattered acro

David Ebrahimzadeh and Corniche Capital Expand Nationwide Build-to-Suit Program for Industrial, Manufacturing, and Mission-Critical Tenants - Highlighting Speed-to-Occupancy, Entitled Shovel-Ready Land, and Multi-Gigawatt Powered Land for Data Centers and Advanced Manufacturing

Corniche Capital pairs a national powered land portfolio spanning ERCOT, PJM, and Western markets with a new "build, lease, and back” strategy - investing equity directly in the ventures it develops facilities for NEW YORK, July 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- David Ebrahimzadeh, Founder and President of Corniche Capital, today announced a major expansion of the firm's nationwide build-to-suit development program serving industrial, advanced manufacturing, and mission-critical tenants. The expanded

Métis National Council and Northwest Territory Métis Nation Convene Leadership Summit to Advance Shared Priorities

Saskatoon, July 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Métis National Council (MNC) and the Northwest Territory Métis Nation (NWTMN) gathered in Saskatoon on July 15-16 for the inaugural NWTMN-MNC Leadership Summit. Leaders from the MNC, the NWTMN, the Otipemisiwak Métis Government, and the Métis Nation of Ontario came together to strengthen relationships, identify shared priorities, and advance collaboration on issues affecting Métis citizens across the Homeland. The Summit marks an important milesto

Tesonet Foundation marks its first anniversary with a growing focus on measurable social impact

Vilnius, Lithuania, July 17, - One year after launching Tesonet Foundation with an initial commitment of €1 -million, Tesonet continues to strengthen its long-term approach to philanthropy through strategic partnerships, measurable impact and sustained investment in Lithuania’s future. Established to bring together and expand Tesonet’s philanthropic initiatives under one dedicated organization, the Foundation focuses on three strategic areas: education and future talent development, strengthenin

NanoNest Announces AI-Powered Smart Home Technology for Its Modular Housing Platform

LOS ANGELES, July 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NanoNest homes will ship with embedded AI that learns resident habits, manages energy, and strengthens security. The company is currently raising capital through its Regulation CF offering to accelerate development and scale. NanoNest Homes, the modular housing company behind the first US certified modular building product in the United States, announced it is developing AI-powered smart home technology for the next generation of its housing platfor

Emergent Raises Series C at $1.5 Billion Valuation, Becomes Unicorn in a Year of Launch

Rapid global adoption fuels fivefold valuation growth, taking total funding to $230 million as users build over 12 million applications on the platform SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. and BANGALORE, India, July 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Emergent, the fast-growing AI software creation platform that enables founders and business owners to build full-stack, production-ready web and mobile applications, today announced a $130 million Series C funding. The round was led by Creaegis, with MNI Ventures - Claypond

Unipart, KBR and IBM launch Team ORION to future-proof defence operations

OXFORD, United Kingdom, July 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Unipart, KBR and IBM have today announced the launch of Team ORION to provide unparalleled operational resilience, world-class logistics, and future-ready technology to the UK Ministry of Defence. Inspired by the historic constellation that has guided navigators and militaries for centuries, Team ORION represents an alignment of three industry leaders working together with absolute clarity and purpose. By combining strengths, Team ORION e

Innovative Organic Nursery Reiterates its Stance on Organic Strawberry Production

Redding, California, July 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Redding, California - July 16, 2026 - With the internet abuzz about the state of strawberry sourcing and agricultural methods, Innovative Organic Nursery (ION) is putting its long-held commitment to organic strawberry planting stock and consumer education front and center. For the past ten years, ION has been in the business of supplying top-tier organic berry plants to everyone from commercial growers to home gardeners. As consumer interest