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Re:Vision Founder Dr Trevor Gray Shifts Focus to Second Opinions and Clinical Mentoring

Re:Vision Founder Dr Trevor Gray Shifts Focus to Second Opinions and Clinical Mentoring Re:Vision Auckland, New Zealand, Oct. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Auckland clinic’s founder says how well patients see after surgery now depends on optometrists and ophthalmologists working together, not on surgical technique alone. Dr Trevor Gray, one of New Zealand’s longest-practising anterior segment specialists, is now offering second opinions to patients across the North Island who are still having

The Future is Now! EdTek Con 2026

As artificial intelligence and emerging technologies reshape how education is delivered, EdTek Con 2026 brings together educators, education leaders, policymakers, and technology innovators on October 15–16, 2026, at Thames International School Inc., Quezon City, to explore how schools and education systems can lead in an era of intelligent learning. This year, EdTek Con takes on a timely and vital role through its theme, “The Future is Now: Educational Leadership in the Age of Intel

Anko's new Christmas collection makes home holiday styling brighter, together

THERE is a particular kind of excitement that comes from decorating for Christmas, from picking out the ornaments and trim pieces to adding those little festive touches that make a home feel ready for the season. And it’s even better when done together with the people who matter most. Australian Home and Lifestyle brand Anko is making holiday styling more fun with its new Christmas collection, featuring over 200 pieces designed to bring color, character, and Christmas cheer into the home.

Vault Australasia Opens in Adelaide with Safe Deposit Boxes and Gold Bullion under One Roof

Vault Australasia Opens in Adelaide with Safe Deposit Boxes and Gold Bullion under One Roof Vault Australasia Adelaide, Australia, Oct. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The private vault at 22 King William Street lets customers buy gold and silver online and have it placed straight into their own box. Adelaide has a new private vault. Vault Australasia has opened at 22 King William Street, where customers can rent a safe deposit box, store bullion, and buy gold and silver. The business is an indepen

Public warned mocking persons with disabilities carries fines, imprisonment

MANILA, Philippines — Publicly mocking, ridiculing, or humiliating persons with disabilities (PWDs) because of their disability is unlawful and may result in fines and imprisonment, the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) warned. In an advisory posted on Saturday, NCDA reminded the public that the rights of persons with disabilities extend beyond discounts and privileges, citing legal protections against ridicule, humiliation, and discrimination. The advisory comes amid growing p

Voters want wider flood control probe, reject officials implicated in scandal — survey

MANILA, Philippines — More than half of registered voters say they would unlikely vote for lawmakers and local government officials found to have been involved in the flood control scandal, while the biggest group wants a broader investigation into the alleged irregularities, a survey by PAHAYAG found. The nationwide poll conducted by PUBLiCUS Asia Inc. from Oct. 1 to 4, 2026 found that 55 percent of respondents would unlikely vote for lawmakers proven to have been involved in the controve

German minister seeks debt brake exemption to maintain Ukraine aid

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PeoplesPicks Launches Sports Prediction Platform With Public Performance Tracking

Subscription-based platform publishes sports predictions and maintains a publicly accessible record of results across six sports KATY, Texas, Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PeoplesPicks, a sports prediction and research platform operated by Global Signature LLC, has announced the launch of its subscription-based service, which provides sports predictions alongside a publicly accessible performance record. The platform allows users to review historical predictions, including both correct and i

Blaize Holdings, Inc. Announces Distribution of Series B Preferred Stock to Holders of its Common Stock Intended to Facilitate a Reverse Stock Split, if Necessary

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blaize Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BZAI, NASDAQ: BZAIW) ("Blaize,” the "Company,” "we,” "us,” and "our”), a leader in programmable, energy-efficient AI computing, announced today that its Board of Directors declared a dividend of one one-thousandth of a share of newly designated Series B Preferred Stock, par value $0.0001 per share, for each outstanding share of Blaize common stock held of record on October 26, 2026. The outstanding shares of Serie

E.F. Hutton & Co. Serves as Financial Advisor to Two Texas Presidents on Convenience Retail, Fuel Distribution and Real Estate Investments

NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- E.F. Hutton & Co. ("E.F. Hutton”), a full-service investment bank and broker-dealer headquartered in New York City, today announced that it is serving as financial advisor to Two Texas Presidents, the Austin-based family office of Dallas C. Salazar, on its investments in convenience retail, fuel retail, fuel distribution and the real estate associated with those businesses. Two Texas Presidents announced on October 13, 2026 that it will invest returns

UK-U.S. relations strained as Trump shifts stance on Russia-Ukraine war

Changan Automobile Brings Its Global Product Lineup to Mondial de l’Auto, Deepening Its Long-Term Presence in Latin America

Changan Automobile is appearing at Mondial de l’Auto 2026 under the theme "Firmly Rooted, Growing Together,” announcing upgrades to its Vast Ocean Plan and underscoring its firm resolve to advance its globalisation strategy and move toward global system-based operations.The CHANGAN CS55 PLUS BlueCore HEV is presented at the show, fully demonstrating the strength of BlueCore Ultra Hybrid technology, and will continue to be rolled out across Latin America.The champion model CHANGAN NEVO Q05 makes

Trident Provides Updated Information Regarding Its Marketing Engagement with Freedom Financial Research, LLC

Vancouver, BC, Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trident Resources Corp. (TSXV: ROCK) (OTCQB: TRDTF) (Frankfurt: 6BP0) ("Trident” or the "Company”) announces that, further to its news release dated September 21, 2026 (the "Prior Release”), and at the request of the TSX Venture Exchange (the "TSXV”), it is providing updated and additional information regarding its engagement of Freedom Financial Research, LLC ("FFR”) to provide marketing and investor awareness services to the Company. This news r

Rubico Announces $8.5 Million Registered Direct Offering of Senior Convertible Notes and Warrants

ATHENS, Greece, Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rubico Inc. (Nasdaq: RUBI) (the "Company," "Rubico," "we” or "us”), a global provider of shipping transportation services specializing in the ownership of vessels, today announced it has entered into a securities purchase agreement (the "Purchase Agreement”) with a single institutional investor (the "Holder”) to issue senior convertible notes (the "Notes”) in the aggregate principal amount of $9,444,444, bearing an original issue discount of 10%

VCI Global Advances AI Infrastructure and Token Services Strategy; Strengthens Balance Sheet in 1H2026

Total Equity Increases 19.2% to US$114.70 Million as Company Prioritizes Expansion Across GPU Computing and AI Model Service KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VCI Global Limited (NASDAQ: VCIG) ("VCI Global” or the "Company”), today announced its unaudited financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2026 ("1H2026”), as it advances its strategic transition toward AI computing, AI token services and infrastructure-related opportunities. The first half of 2026 marked a signific

Taco John’s Opens First Connecticut Location in Newington October 19

Local Franchise Owners Invite Community to Grand Opening Celebration Taco John’s Opens First Connecticut Location in Newington October 19 Local Franchise Owners Invite Community to Grand Opening Celebration ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn., Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Taco John’s® will open its doors Monday, Oct. 19 at 56B Costello Road in Newington, Connecticut. The state’s first Taco John’s will serve up the brand’s signature West-Mex™ flavors, including fan favorites like the crispy Potato Olés® a

Citizens Commission on Human Rights International Demands U.S. States End Coercive Psychiatric Practices After WHO Report Details Rights Risks

Global Guidance Highlights How Institutional Treatment Violates Patient Autonomy and Exposes Them to Abuse While 1.2 Million Americans Are Involuntarily Committed Yearly Los Angeles, CA, Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its new practical guide, Supporting the Transition to Community-Based Mental Health and Social Care: Practical Guide to the Deinstitutionalization of Psychiatric Hospitals. The guidance warns that institutional psychiatric treatme

Five Star Bancorp Declares Third Quarter Cash Dividend

RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif., Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Five Star Bancorp (Nasdaq: FSBC) ("Five Star” or the "Company”), a holding company that operates through its wholly owned banking subsidiary, Five Star Bank (the "Bank"), announced today the declaration of a cash dividend of $0.25 per share on the Company’s voting common stock. The dividend is expected to be paid on November 9, 2026, to shareholders of record as of November 2, 2026. About Five Star Bancorp Five Star is a bank holding comp

Phaos Technology Holdings (Cayman) Limited Announces Filing of Annual Report on Form 20-F for Fiscal Year 2026

SINGAPORE, Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Phaos Technology Holdings (Cayman) Limited (NYSE American: POAS) ("Phaos” or "the Company”), an advanced microscopy technology company headquartered in Singapore, announced that it filed its annual report on Form 20-F (the "Annual Report”) for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2026 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC”) on August 31, 2026. The Annual Report, which includes the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements for

Sean 'Diddy' Combs transferred to smaller US prison

NEW YORK, United States — Disgraced music producer Sean "Diddy" Combs, who was sentenced for prostitution-related crimes, has been transferred to a new US prison following media reports detailing an alleged brawl and special treatment behind bars. The 56-year-old was moved from the Fort Dix lockup in New Jersey to Allenwood Low in neighboring Pennsylvania, a Bureau of Prisons spokeswoman told AFP on Friday. Both are low-security federal prisons for male offenders, but Allenwood Low has a p

Coen brothers say they plan to make film together again

LYON, France — Oscar-winning filmmaker brothers Ethan and Joel Coen told AFP they plan to make another movie together, having taken a break from their joint directing work that produced a string of classics from "Fargo" to "Barton Fink". Both of them have latterly turned to personal projects, working with their wives -- film editor Tricia Cooke and actress Frances McDormand -- on movies such as "Honey Don't" and "The Tragedy of Macbeth". But they said they planned to reunite soon behind th

Google Just Put AI in Space. It Had to Hitch a Ride on Elon Musk’s Rocket.

Google’s first orbital AI test carries four chips and runs on about as much power as a hair dryer. James Altucher points to a much bigger plan: the million-satellite fleet Musk has on file with federal regulators. Washington, D.C., Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Google put AI in space on October 1. It needed Elon Musk to get there. Google’s Project Suncatcher test satellite is about the size of a refrigerator. It carries four of Google’s AI chips. And it reached orbit on a SpaceX Falcon 9, sh