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Matachewan Announces Board Changes

TORONTO, July 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matachewan Consolidated Mines, Limited (TSXV: MCM-A) ("Matachewan” or the "Company”) announces that Messrs. Fraser Hartley and Dennis Beker have been appointed as independent directors of the Company effective July 31, 2026. Mr. Hartley is a Vancouver based corporate finance lawyer and is currently a partner at Nexa Legal LLP. He has served on the board of directors of several TSX Venture Exchange (the "TSXV”) listed issuers. Previously, Mr. Hartley was

Nocum saves the day as Rain or Shine nips Magnolia

Adrian Nocum knocked down what proved to be the game-winning shot with 5.6 seconds left to lift Rain or Shine to a pulsating 98-97 win against Magnolia in their PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup on Friday at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. Nocum finished with a career-high 31 points as he steered Rain or Shine to its third straight win since opening the conference at 0-2. Nocum sealed his heroics by pulling down the crucial defensive rebound as Magnolia import KJ Buffen failed to score on his attemp

Itaú Successfully Completes the Transfer of Its Retail Banking Business in Colombia and Strengthens Its Focus on Corporate Banking

The transaction was completed at book value, significantly reduces risk-weighted assets, and enables capital to be concentrated in businesses with greater profitability potential SANTIAGO, Chile, July 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Itaú Chile announced that, as part of the strategic transformation process underway in Colombia, Banco Itaú Colombia S.A. completed the sale of its Retail Banking business today to Banco de Bogotá S.A. and Banco de Bogotá Panamá, following the fulfillment of all applica

US and allies display growing naval cooperation in Pacific drills

Avista Makes Annual Price Adjustment Filings in Idaho

Requests would result in lower natural gas prices Nov. 1, 2026, and higher electric prices effective Oct. 1, 2026 SPOKANE, Wash., July 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avista (NYSE: AVA) has made annual filings with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (IPUC or Commission) that have no impact on Avista’s earnings. These filings seek to true-up the level of costs in customer rates with the actual level incurred by the Company. Natural Gas Adjustment Filings The Company filed three annual natural gas

Francis Fox, the Scheming Politician of Tuula Pere's Children's Series, Named Best Villain in the Outstanding Creator Awards

Tuula Pere also took an Ultimate Championship Trophy for The Fox and the Garbage War and The Hermit's Hut, and first place in Best Children's Book of Spring 2026. The Garbage War is the sixth title in a picture book series about power, corruption, and disinformation. Helsinki, Finland, July 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A rigged mayoral election. A television channel launched to broadcast invented stories about a rival. A tower built for no reason beyond being taller than anyone else's. A waste-t

Restaurant.dk Maps 95 Danish Food Festivals - and 16 That Don't Exist

Denmark's restaurant directory publishes verified dates, prices and organisers for the 2026-27 festival season, and names the events that appear in travel guides, listicles and AI-generated recommendations without being real. Hornbæk, Denmark, July 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Restaurant.dk, Denmark's restaurant directory, today published a verified calendar of the country's food and drink festivals: 95 events mapped, 55 of them still to come between August 2026 and May 2027. Denmark's food and

"WorkSafeBC confirms that Dexterra is guilty of workplace safety violations across SkyTrain lines”: SEIU Local 2

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A WorkSafeBC Inspection of Dexterra’s SkyTrain cleaning operations has resulted in six outstanding safety orders after officers identified multiple health and safety violations affecting workers across the Expo and Millennium SkyTrain lines in Vancouver. "The findings raise serious concerns about Dexterra’s treatment of workers,” said Sanchit Sharma, SEIU Member and SkyTrain worker since 2023. "It’s shocking that when workers brought

JellyFil Launch 2026 - Effective Gummies For Men's That Supports Virility, Energy And Vitality In The USA. JellyFil ingredients Highlights, Supplement Facts

JellyFil Gummies Officially Announced a new Natural Formula Developed with Carefully Selected Nutrients to support men's wellness. According to the company, JellyFil is formulated to support men's vitality and energy. Explore JellyFil ingredients, product formulation, directions for use, availability, customer support, and additional information about the company's latest addition to the men's health supplement category. New York City, July 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- August 2026 - JellyFil lau

Maltepe Dental Clinic Ranks First Among Turkish Dental Veneer Clinics in Independent Study

ISTANBUL, TR, July 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ISTANBUL, TR - July 31, 2026 - Maltepe Dental Clinic has been ranked the top dental veneer clinic in Turkey for international patients, according to an independent study published in July 2026 by Prismoon LLC, a digital marketing agency based in McLean, Virginia. The analysis screened more than 40 Turkish dental clinics and scored qualifying facilities against seven weighted criteria: reviews and patient satisfaction (20%), clinical philosophy and

Green SM launches Green SM Limo, a fully electric taxi service in India

NEW DELHI, INDIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 5 June 2026 -Green SM officially launched Green SM Limo in New Delhi today, marking the company's entry into India, one of the world's largest and most dynamic mobility markets. With this milestone, India becomes Green SM's fifth international market, following Vietnam, Laos, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Green SM leaders, joined by representatives from Indian government agencies, the Vietnamese Embassy in India, and distinguished guests, ceremonial

UK PM Burnham uses policy blitz to buy time for tougher decisions

Citizens Commission on Human Rights International Announces Support for Stronger Deprescribing Safeguards and Reminds Parents of Federal Medication Protections

The mental health watchdog helped secure a federal ban on school-coerced psychiatric drugging, pressed for antidepressant suicide warnings, and now supports stronger deprescribing safeguards. Los Angeles, CA, July 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Citizens Commission on Human Rights International, a mental health industry watchdog, announces its support for stronger deprescribing safeguards for psychiatric drugs and is reminding parents of the federal Prohibition on Mandatory Medication Amendment, wh

Next Point LLC Releases The Physician’s Exit Plan for Medical Practice Owners Considering Their Next Chapter

New guide developed by M&A advisor Jui Trivedi helps physicians understand practice valuation, buyer options, deal structure and post-sale considerations before entering the market Jui Trivedi on Successful Medical Practice Transitions Jui Trivedi, Managing Partner of Next Point LLC and author of The Physician's Exit Plan, believes that a successful practice transition is measured by more than finding the right buyer-it should reflect the physician's priorities. The Physician's Exit Plan: Planni

Authorities release early ransom note in Nancy Guthrie case, hoping someone recognizes it

PHOENIX — Authorities released an early ransom note in the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie in hopes that someone will recognize the writing style. A second note released Friday indicated Guthrie died shortly after she was kidnapped. Both notes initially were sent to a Tucson television station days after the 84-year-old mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie went missing from her home outside Tucson on Feb. 1. Authorities have not said whether Nancy

Trump administration tightens English rules for Mexican train crews

The Trump administration wants to make sure that the Mexican train crews who haul freight over the border can understand key safety information in English and that the common practice of using foreign crews to cross into America doesn't threaten US jobs. Two major rail unions praised the proposed rule announced Friday that would also strengthen the standards for certifying that crews can safely operate a train. The government had concerns after inspecting two Texas railyards near the border last

American Fusion Inc. (OTC: AMFN) Completes Initial Phase of Texatron™ Testing at Texas Tech University

Initial Engineering Objectives Achieved as Company Advances to the Next Phase of Its Texatron™ Development and Testing Program LUBBOCK, Texas, July 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Fusion Inc. (OTC: AMFN) ("American Fusion” or the "Company”), developer of the proprietary Texatron™ Fusion Engine™, announced the successful completion of the initial phase of its Texatron™ engineering and testing program at the Center for Emerging Energy Sciences within the Department of Physics & Astronomy at

Skull Ridge Gold Corp. Closes Second and Final Tranche, Completing $122,500 Non-Brokered Private Placement

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Skull Ridge Gold Corp. (CSE: SKUL) (”Skull Ridge” or the "Company”) is pleased to announce that it has closed the second and final tranche of its previously announced non-brokered private placement, completing the financing for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $122,500. Pursuant to the second and final tranche, the Company issued 1,750,000 units (the "Units”) at a price of $0.026 per Unit, for gross proceeds of $45,500. Each

MAX Power Announces Closing of Sale of Arizona Lithium Asset

REGINA, Saskatchewan, July 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MAX Power Mining Corp. (CSE: MAXX; OTC: MAXXF; FSE: 89N) ("MAX Power” or the "Company”) is pleased to announce that it has completed the previously announced strategic transaction with Homeland Critical Minerals Corp. ("Homeland”), and has received CSE clearance for this transaction, pursuant to a Share Purchase Agreement dated June 5, 2026 (the "Agreement”). MAX Power has sold all the issued and outstanding equity interests of its wholly o

Paul Mueller Company Announces Its Second Quarter Earnings of 2026

SPRINGFIELD, Mo., July 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Paul Mueller Company (OTC: MUEL) today announced earnings for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. PAUL MUELLER COMPANY SIX-MONTH REPORTUnaudited(In thousands)CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Twelve Months Ended June 30 June 30 June 30 2026 2025 2026 2025 2026 2025 Net Sales $93,837 $72,624 $160,190 $131,484 $315,707 $264,043 Cost of Sales 65,130 44,760 116,933 85,798 224,336 171,491 Gross Profit $28,707

AI/R Joins the Claude Partner Network Services Track to Build the Next Generation of Intelligent Digital Ecosystems

As a member of the Claude Partner Network Services Track, the company plans to train more than 1,000 software engineers in Anthropic technologies SAN FRANCISCO, July 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AI/R, a technology company specialized in agentic AI, announces its entry into the Claude Partner Network Services Track, Anthropic's global partner program. The move strengthens the company's ability to develop solutions that integrate artificial intelligence into organizations' critical workflows, boos

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