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Symbotic Announces Acquisition of ARMS Innovations, Advancing a New Era of Warehouse Operations Optimization
Transaction expands Symbotic’s solution from automation execution to full-scale, AI-powered operational intelligence across the entire warehouse ecosystem Unifies automated systems and human workflows to enable seamless operations in highly complex environments with reduced downtime and improved performance WILMINGTON, Mass., July 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Symbotic Inc. (Nasdaq: SYM), a leader in A.I.-enabled robotics technology for the supply chain, today announced the acquisition of ARMS In
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LBank Unveils Q2 2026 Report, Featuring 25 Million Users and Advances in Prediction Markets and Cultural IP
SINGAPORE, July 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LBank, a leading global cryptocurrency trading platform and digital asset exchange, today released its Q2 2026 Report, highlighting three major milestones achieved during the quarter: surpassing 25 million registered users worldwide, the launch of LBank Predict to pioneer event-driven prediction markets, and continued expansion of its global cultural IP strategy. During Q2, LBank further strengthened its brand through collaborations with globally reco
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EJ Obiena snares another gold
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino Olympian EJ Obiena snatched his second gold medal in the ongoing 2026 pole vault outdoor season. Obiena ruled the Raiffeisen Austria Open in Eisenstadt, Austria, on Thursday (Manila time), posting his season best outdoor performance by clearing 5.75 meters in the tournament. He also posted a new meet record, eclipsing the 5.74-meter mark of Austin Miller of the United States in 2024. “5.75m here at Eisenstadt, for the win and new stadium record. After m
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Invitation to media and analyst briefing for Ericsson Q2 2026 report
Report to be released at approximately 7:00 AM CEST on July 14, 2026One live video webcast for analysts, investors and journalists at 9:00 AM CESTSTOCKHOLM, July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ericsson's (NASDAQ: ERIC) financial report for the second quarter 2026 will be published at approximately 7:00 AM CEST on July 14, 2026. The company will issue a press release with the complete financial report attached, including tables, in PDF format. Following publication of the press release, the financial re
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SKF and Leaderdrive form a venture for precision components in humanoids
GOTHENBURG, Sweden, July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SKF and Leaderdrive (LD), a global manufacturer specializing in precision robotic components, have signed an agreement to establish a venture in China focused on high-precision transmission components for robot joints. Through this investment, SKF takes an important step in the robotics industry, with a particular focus on the application of humanoids powered by Embodied AI technology in industrial settings. SKF will hold a 60% majority stake in t
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Dymax Opens New Distribution and Technical Center in Querétaro, Strengthening Regional Support Across Mexico and Latin America
QUERÉTARO, Mexico, July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dymax, a global manufacturer of light-curing materials and equipment, celebrated the opening of its new distribution and technical facility in Querétaro, expanding its ability to support customers across Mexico and Latin America. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Celebrating the Opening of the Dymax Sales and Distribution Center in Querétaro, Mexico Located in Parque Terra Park Centenario in El Marqués, the facility provides faster response times, local inve
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Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund Provides Unaudited Balance Sheet Information and Announces Its Net Asset Value and Asset Coverage Ratios as of June 30, 2026
HOUSTON, July 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (the "Company”) (NYSE: KYN) today provided a summary unaudited statement of assets and liabilities and announced its net asset value and asset coverage ratios under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "1940 Act”) as of June 30, 2026. As of June 30, 2026, the Company’s net assets were $2.7 billion, and its net asset value per share was $16.02. As of June 30, 2026, the Company’s asset coverage ratio unde
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Viking Acquisition Corp. II Announces Pricing of $200,000,000 Initial Public Offering
NEW YORK, July 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Viking Acquisition Corp. II (NYSE: VII U) (the "Company"), a Cayman Islands exempted company, announced today that it priced its initial public offering of 20,000,000 units at $10.00 per unit. The units are expected to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") and trade under the ticker symbol "VII U" beginning on July 2, 2026. Each unit consists of one (1) Class A ordinary share and one-third (1/3) of one redeemable warrant, with each whole wa
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The Pregnancy Fear Nobody Names-One Mother’s Search for an Answer
LOS ANGELES, July 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Glady Ferguson, a mother of three, prepared for her first pregnancy the way most mothers do: with birth classes, a doula and a birth plan. What she didn't prepare for was a fear she couldn't identify: a persistent worry that she wasn't going to survive labor. In a recent episode of the podcast This Incredible Mom Life, she described what that fear cost her and what made it go away. An analysis published in the American Journal of Public Health found
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Compass Diversified Declares Second Quarter 2026 Distributions on Series A, B and C Preferred Shares
WESTPORT, Conn., July 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Diversified (NYSE: CODI) ("CODI” or the "Company”), an owner of leading middle market businesses, announced today that its Board of Directors (the "Board”) has declared a quarterly cash distribution for each of its three preferred share series. The Board declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.453125 per share on the Company’s 7.250% Series A Preferred Shares (the "Series A Preferred Shares”). The distribution on the Series A Prefer
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Columbia Financial, Inc. Announces Receipt of Stockholder and Depositor Approvals of Pending Second Step Conversion and Updated Results of Subscription Offering
FAIR LAWN, N.J., July 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Columbia Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLBK), a Delaware corporation and the mid-tier holding company for Columbia Bank (the "Holding Company”), announced today that at its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 25, 2026, its stockholders approved the Plan of Conversion and Reorganization whereby Columbia Bank MHC, the mutual holding company of the Holding Company and the Bank, will convert from mutual holding company form to the fully public st
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Road closures set for INC rally in Manila
MANILA, Philippines — The Manila city government has issued several road closures in anticipation of the third day of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) rally at Liwasang Bonifacio. In a Facebook post, the Manila Public Information Office said the road closures will start at 4:00 a.m. onwards, covering the stretch of C.M. Recto Avenue from Nicanor Reyes Street to Mendiola Street, Legarda Street from Figueras Street to San Rafael Street, Magallanes Drive from Jones Bridge to MacArthur Bridge, the
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FDA Approves First Gene Therapy for Young Children with Sickle Cell Disease
State-of-the-art gene therapy provides new treatment option for children 2 years and older with life-threatening blood disorder Silver Spring, MD, July 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued a supplemental approval for Casgevy (exagamglogene autotemcel) for patients aged 2 years and older with either sickle cell disease (SCD) with recurrent vaso-occlusive crises (VOCs) or transfusion-dependent β thalassemia (TDT). This is the first gene therapy approved f
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Classes suspended in Manila over INC rally
MANILA, Philippines — Manila Mayor Isko Moreno announced the suspension of classes in all levels for both public and private schools on Thursday due to the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) rally that is expected to take place at Liwasang Bonifacio. Moreno made the announcement during his Facebook Live, saying the suspension was ordered to ensure the safety and well-being of students, parents, teachers, and the general public as participants from the INC rally along EDSA were expected to proceed to
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4 people die in Mexico City during celebrations after World Cup win
MEXICO CITY — Mexican health authorities said Wednesday that four people died during massive celebrations in downtown Mexico City after the national team’s victory over Ecuador secured a place in the World Cup Round of 16. Two women and one man were found unconscious on streets near the iconic Angel of Independence monument, where thousands had gathered Tuesday night to celebrate, Mexico City's Health Secretariat said on the social platform X. The victims, who authorities said died o
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Quantum X Labs Demonstrates First All-Optical HRG Architecture for Advanced Inertial Sensing
Cover Image Quantum X Labs Demonstrates First All-Optical HRG Architecture for Advanced Inertial Sensing Tel Aviv, Israel, July 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quantum X Labs Inc. (Nasdaq: QXL) has demonstrated its first fully all-optical HRG, marking a step toward electrically isolated, high-performance inertial sensing systems for next-generation navigation applications. Quantum X Labs Inc. (Nasdaq: QXL), an advanced quantum technologies company, has successfully demonstrated its first fully all-
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Meridian3 Industrials Acquisition Corp Announces Pricing of $175 Million Initial Public Offering
NEW YORK, July 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Meridian3 Industrials Acquisition Corp (the "Company”) announced today the pricing of its initial public offering of 17,500,000 units at a price of $10.00 per unit. The units will be listed on The Nasdaq Global Market, or Nasdaq, and trade under the ticker symbol "MIACU” with trading expected to begin on July 2, 2026. Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share of the Company and one-half of one redeemable warrant. Each whole warrant entitles the
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Range Impact and C2 Ventures Launch AI Infrastructure Platform on 9,000-Acre West Virginia Energy Corridor
Platform combines strategic land, power, water, and transportation infrastructure to support next-generation AI and hyperscale computing. CLEVELAND, OHIO, July 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Range Impact, Inc. (OTCQB: RNGE) ("Range Impact" or the "Company"), a public company focused on acquiring, reclaiming, and repurposing strategic industrial assets throughout Appalachia, today announced the formation of a 50/50 joint venture with C2 Ventures, LLC, an AI infrastructure development firm focused o
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Memphis Surgeon Seeks to Overturn Conviction, Citing FDA Guidance on Medical Devices with National Experts Aghast at Overzealous Persecution Despite FDA Safe Harbor
Sworn Declarations from Former FDA Counsel and Renowned Device Regulation Expert Expose Clear Regulatory Carve-Outs for Outpatient Clinics; Emergency Motion Seeks to Strike Verdict Before July 7 Sentencing MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Memphis surgeon Dr. Sanjeev Kumar has filed an emergency post-conviction motion asking a federal judge to set aside his conviction, arguing that the Department of Justice's prosecution conflicts with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's publ
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PetPivot Donates 10 Autoscooper 12 Smart Litter Boxes to PAWS Chicago to Support Cat Care
CHICAGO, July 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PetPivot, a smart cat litter box technology brand focused on cleaner and more efficient pet care, has donated 10 Autoscooper 12 fully automatic smart litter boxes to PAWS Chicago as part of the company’s broader charitable support program for animal shelters and rescue organizations. The donated units are being distributed to PAWS Chicago foster families, where they are intended to help improve litter hygiene for foster cats living in temporary home-car
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Four die in wild Mexico City World Cup celebrations
MEXICO — At least four people died in Mexico City on Wednesday during raucous post-game celebrations after Mexico's victory over Ecuador in the World Cup sent the team to the round of sixteen. Three people suffocated to death at the heart of massive crowds -- a 19-year-old woman, a 44-year-old man and a 48-year-old woman, city health authorities said. A 30-year-old man also died in an epileptic crisis, officials said. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed "our solidarity and suppor
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Martensen IP Offers Strategic Insights for Defense Contractors, Why Ordinary Legal Access May Not Be Enough, and the Benefits of Government Contracting Legal Counsel
The Hidden Legal Gap in National Security Projects According to Martensen IP Colorado Springs, CO, July 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At Martensen, we recognize companies that support the U.S. government are operating in an environment where legal, technical, cybersecurity, and national security obligations now intersect. A software company may begin with a commercial product and quickly find itself handling controlled unclassified information. A defense supplier might face contract clauses that
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Jet.AI Stockholder Votes Exceed Majority Threshold for flyExclusive Transaction
Holders of Record as of July 6th Eligible for Merger Consideration Pending Final Vote July 2nd 4pm EDT LAS VEGAS, NV, July 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jet.AI Inc. ("Jet.AI") (NASDAQ: JTAI), an emerging provider of high-performance GPU infrastructure and AI cloud services, today reported that it has been advised that the majority of shares entitled to vote in the Special Meeting of Stockholders have voted in favor of its proposed transaction with flyExclusive, Inc. (NYSE: FLYX), exceeding the am
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