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SOCO Launches SLUSORB 985 to Help Contractors Manage High-Viscosity Sludge Without Heavy Mixing Equipment

High-density polymer targets floating, dusting and uneven distribution challenges common with powder-based sludge solidifiers LOS ANGELES, July 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- For contractors and operators working with high-water, high-viscosity sludge, one of the most common field challenges is getting treatment material into the sludge rather than leaving it on the surface. Qingdao SOCO New Material Co., Ltd. is addressing that problem with the launch of SLUSORB 985, a high-density superabsorbent pol

Gilas players Ramos, Edu to miss Asian Games

Gilas Pilipinas veteran Dwight Ramos and big man AJ Edu are set to miss the Asian Games slated this September in Nagoya, Japan. Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas executive director Erika Dy said the two national players will be see action in the B.League Manila Games on Sept. 9-10 with their respective Japanese teams and their schedules are in conflict with 20th Asian Games. The 6-foot-4 Ramos is currently playing for the Levanga Hokkaido while the shot-blocking Edu reinforces the Gunma Crane Thun

Watch : Police examine motorists' documents in Manila checkpoint

PHOTOS : Manila Police examine vehicle registration and driver’s license documents during an Oplan Sita checkpoint along Blumentritt in Manila on July 28, 2026. The checkpoint is part of the Philippine National Police's continuing law enforcement and public safety operations, after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., in his 5th State of the Nation Address on July 27, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to maintain peace, order, and public security. PHOTO BY RENE DILAN Check out our St

Documentary on Stan Lee's final years faced industry opposition, filmmaker says

SAN DIEGO — Comic book enthusiast Jon Bolerjack began filming with Stan Lee around 2014, intending to document how the legendary creator behind some of the world's most beloved superheroes was spending his 90s. But along with Lee's superstardom — fans clamoring for photos and autographs — the filmmaker documented worrying instances of alleged exploitation that he warns could happen to anyone. "Stan Lee: The Final Years" hits streaming platforms on Tuesday, despite what Bolerjac

Xeltis raises an additional €20.5m of funding to advance aXess™ toward FDA approval and US commercial launch

New investor Horizon 3 Healthcare led the round, which was supported by the European Innovation Council, Invest-NL, VI Partners, EQT Life Sciences, DaVita and other current shareholders Builds on the €50m secured in 2025 and supports Xeltis’ next phase of clinical, regulatory and commercial executionAdditional €20.5m provides the runway to finalize the ongoing US pivotal trial of aXess™, prepare for FDA submission and US Go-To- Market, fund the European commercial rollout of aXess™, upscale manu

Promatix Biosciences Awarded Innovate UK Biomedical Catalyst Grant to Advance First-in-Class EGFR × EphA2 Cis-Bispecific ADC

Promatix Biosciences Awarded Innovate UK Biomedical Catalyst Grant to Advance First-in-Class EGFR × EphA2 Cis-Bispecific ADC Non-dilutive Biomedical Catalyst funding from Innovate UK will support the advancement of Promatix's lead cis-bispecific antibody-drug conjugate (ADC), PBS293-exatecan, towards development candidate nominationAward funds manufacturing scale-up, additional preclinical proof-of-concept in cell-line-derived (CDX) and patient-derived (PDX) xenograft models, and IND-enabling re

Carly Simon has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, treated for skin cancer

NEW YORK — Singer Carly Simon has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and was recently treated for skin cancer, the singer shared in a statement provided to The Associated Press. “So many people have written to me, kindly wondering about my relative silence, asking how I am and what I have been doing. The truth is, I’ve been learning how to live with Parkinson’s disease,” Simon's statement on Monday read. The singer, 83, had been experiencing arthritis in one of

Velo and McLaren Mastercard Formula 1® Team Release Behind-the-Scenes Imagery of Lando Norris & Oscar Piastri from latest shoot

LONDON, July 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- McLaren Mastercard Formula 1® Team drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have teamed up for a launch film, calling on fans to think bigger, dream louder, and get their boldest ideas on the grid. Velo and McLaren Mastercard Formula 1® Team Release Behind-the-Scenes Imagery of Lando Norris & Oscar Piastri from latest shoot Adult Velo & motorsport fans are invited to share their most creative and original fan dreams, for the opportunity to see them brought to

Clinton Foundation launches an institute to help state governments find nonpartisan solutions

The Clinton Foundation unveiled a new initiative Monday to help state and local governments develop and enact nonpartisan policy solutions to improve health outcomes, especially for women and children, economic security and democracy. The foundation’s first new initiative in more than a decade, the Clinton Policy Institute has already begun convening political leaders from both parties, research experts, and Americans affected by the issues being studied to create new approaches to long-ex

Aqua free Supports Drinking Water Project in Tanzania

Hamburg, 28.07.2026 - Access to safe water is still not given in many parts of the world. In Lower Moshi, a region south of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, communities and schools struggle with contaminated drinking water. Bacteria in the water cause diarrheal diseases, while high fluoride levels can lead to health issues such as dental fluorosis. To improve water safety, our colleagues from the Netherlands and Belgium are actively engaged in an innovative initiative: the Safe Water Project Tanza

Zscaler and Schwarz Digits Partner to Deliver Sovereign Cloud Security Platform for Europe

Partnership operates the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™ platform on Schwarz Digits’ cloud infrastructure STACKIT in Germany.Joint offering delivers sovereign Zero Trust SASE for customers across Europe, combining Zscaler’s deep cybersecurity expertise with data sovereignty. BAD FRIEDRICHSHALL, Germany and MUNICH, July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zscaler, the cybersecurity platform for the AI era, and Schwarz Digits, the IT and digital division of Schwarz Group, today announced a strategic partner

Central Bank of Jordan Selects BIO-key for National Biometric Authentication Initiative

National Initiative Aims to Advance Biometric Authentication Across Jordan’s Financial Sector, Reducing Reliance on Passwords, Tokens and Legacy Authentication Methods AMMAN, Jordan and HOLMDEL, N.J., July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BIO-key International, Inc. (Nasdaq: BKYI), a global leader in biometric-powered identity and access management (IAM), today announced that the Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ) is working with BIO-key on a national initiative to modernize how end clients authenticate a

KIDZ AI Issues Shareholder Letter Addressing Disconnect Between Current Share Price and Fundamentals

New York, USA, July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Net Cash of $13.7 Million - Approximately 3x Market Capitalization; Share Repurchases Underway, with Intent to Accelerate and Expand the Program to $3.0 Million; GPU Compute Revenue Expected to Begin in Q4 2026 Net cash position of approximately $13.7 million - cash and USDC stablecoin holdings, less notes payable- or approximately $1.25 per share as of July 24, 2026, based on unaudited management estimates.At the July 24, 2026 closing price of $0

Aptean Research Reveals Why General-Purpose AI is Falling Short of Corporate Expectations

Organizations Using Industry-Specific AI Report Better Operational Results Aptean 2026 Artificial Intelligence Research KPI Improvements, Industry-Specific and General-Purpose AI vs. General-Purpose AI Only ALPHARETTA, Ga., July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- One year after an MIT study1 reported 95% of generative AI pilots were failing to deliver measurable value, new international research from Aptean, points to a primary cause: general-purpose AI lacks the relevance and accuracy that businesses

HiBob and Fulham FC extend partnership to champion the future of high-performing teams

The renewed affiliation reflects a shared belief that sustained success is built through adaptability, continuous learning and organisational intelligence London, UK, July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HiBob, the people platform helping organisations adapt and thrive in the age of AI, today announces the extension of its partnership with Fulham Football Club. Building on a shared commitment to sustained performance, this renewal spotlights a mutual belief that true success, in sport or business,

[Vantage Point] System loss: The electricity consumers pay for but never receive

Behind that popular declaration lies a complicated regulatory system that has protected distribution utilities from costs that most businesses would normally be expected to manage

U.S. Senators to vote on new Russia and Iran energy sanctions bill

Another fuel price hike set for July 28

The increase follows last week’s big jump, when diesel rose by P10.68 per liter and gasoline by P3.65 per liter

Trump reiterates threat to strike Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain, other sites if no deal

Tonik expands AI adoption with AI Rudder, strengthening customer engagement and operational efficiency

The growth of digital banking in Southeast Asia has transformed how financial institutions connect with customers.

Tonik expands AI adoption with AI Rudder, strengthening customer engagement and operational efficiency

The growth of digital banking in Southeast Asia has transformed how financial institutions connect with customers. As interactions continue to take place across different channels, banks are increasingly looking for ways to maintain service consistency while gaining a better understanding of customer needs. As the first digital-only bank in the Philippines licensed by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), […]

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BSP chief sees ‘small chance’ of aggressive tightening amid renewed volatility

By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) sees only a “small chance” of more aggressive monetary policy tightening this year, despite renewed volatility and expectations of a second-half economic recovery. BSP Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. said they could be more aggressive in raising the key policy rate, potentially with a […]

Meralco: Some system loss unavoidable, urges careful EPIRA reform

'System loss is not unique to any distribution utility but is a common operational aspect of the delivery of electricity,' Meralco says in a statement, adding that its system loss rate was 'well below' the 6.5% cap set by regulators