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Jeffries likes Democrats' chances in race for the House as he campaigns in Ohio

TOLEDO, Ohio — House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said Sunday the election climate is holding firm for Democrats as he campaigned for Rep. Marcy Kaptur in a heavily contested Ohio congressional district that is crucial for majority control of the House. Jeffries also slapped back at President Donald Trump’s abrupt decision to waive sanctions on Russia and said there will be a bipartisan effort in the House to pursue a new sanctions package that the president would not have the a

Spain braces for more floods after woman dies near Barcelona

MADRID — Spain braced for the worst of a powerful Mediterranean storm predicted to intensify on Monday after it submerged streets, disrupted transport and claimed the life of a woman outside Barcelona. Weather agency AEMET issued the highest red alert in the eastern region of Valencia and the holiday island of Mallorca for "extraordinary danger" of torrential rain in the early hours of Monday. The Balearic Islands regional government suspended classes in Mallorca, Ibiza and Formentera, whi

Zentalis Pharmaceuticals Announces First Overall Survival Data for Azenosertib from DENALI Part 1b Published in ESMO Congress 2026 Abstract

Median overall survival of 15.8 months in Cyclin E1-positive platinum-resistant ovarian cancer patients treated with azenosertib monotherapy Data to be presented as a rapid oral presentation at ESMO Congress 2026 on October 23, 2026 SAN DIEGO, Oct. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zentalis® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZNTL), a clinical oncology innovator advancing late-stage development of investigational first-in-class WEE1 inhibitor azenosertib as a biomarker-driven treatment approach for ovari

Eikon Therapeutics Announces Availability of Seven Abstracts for Presentation at the European Society for Medical Oncology Congress

Presentations to cover updates across Eikon’s clinical pipeline including: Updated data from TeLuRide-005, an ongoing open-label Phase 2 trial of EIK1001, a TLR7/8 dual-agonist, plus pembrolizumab and histology-appropriate chemotherapy in stage 4 non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)Updated cohort data from an ongoing Phase 1/2 study of EIK1003, a highly selective non-brain penetrant PARP1 inhibitor, as monotherapy and in combination with chemotherapy in advanced solid tumorsInitial data from a Pha

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Cambria Gold Mines Intersects 98.56 g/t Gold over 8.2 Metres at the Silver Coin Deposit, Premier Gold Project

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cambria Gold Mines Inc. (TSXV: CAMB; OTCQX: CAMVF) ("Cambria” or the "Company”) is pleased to announce new assay results from the ongoing infill drilling program at the Premier Mining Complex (the "Premier Gold Project” or "PGP”), located near Stewart in northwestern British Columbia. Results from four diamond drillholes totalling 657 metres are reported herein. Highlight intervals include: 98.56 g/t Au over 8.2 m (incl. 794.00 g/t A

Disc Medicine to Host Corporate Webcast to Discuss Topline Results from the APOLLO Phase 3 Trial of Bitopertin in Erythropoietic Protoporphyria (EPP)

WATERTOWN, Mass., Oct. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Disc Medicine, Inc. (NASDAQ:IRON), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel treatments for patients suffering from serious hematologic diseases, today announced it will host a corporate webcast to discuss topline results from the APOLLO Phase 3 trial of bitopertin in EPP. The webcast will be held on Monday, October 19, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. ET. Webcast Information Please regist

Go Where Flavors of Hunan Abound: Showcasing the Greater Zhangjiajie International Tourism Area Through Local Cuisine

CHANGSHA, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 19 October 2026 - Co-produced by Hunan Satellite TV and Mango TV and created by Wang Qin Studio, Season 4 of the food and cultural tourism program Go Where Flavors of Hunan Abound premiered on October 12, 2026, and is airing simultaneously on Hunan Satellite TV and Mango TV from Monday to Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Under the theme "A Season of World-Class Landscapes," the new season focuses on the development of the Greater Zhangjiajie International Tourism

A 160-Year-Old Coal Lesson Says AI’s Power Problem Is About to Get Worse

In 1865, cheaper steam power made Britain burn more coal, not less. AI may be following the same script, and James Altucher says Elon Musk is planning for it on a scale no one else is. Washington, D.C., Oct. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In 1865, a British economist noticed something strange. Steam engines had gotten far more efficient. They needed less coal to do the same work. So Britain should have burned less coal. It burned more. A lot more. Cheaper power meant people found new ways to use i

Bukidnon’s Talaandig farmers turn to organic farming with DOST support

Bukidnon’s Talaandig Indigenous Peoples farmers are turning to organic vegetable production through a science and technology training program aimed at improving farm productivity and providing healthier agricultural products to consumers. Farmers from Barangay San Miguel, including members of the Balugto “Hope” Agroforestry Association Inc. (BHAII), underwent hands-on training in organic vegetable production as part of the Department of Science and Technology-Northern Mindanao&

JUST Completes 5th JST Buyback & Burn: Over 170M Tokens (~$23.53M) Burned Ahead of Major Deflationary Upgrade

Over the past year, JUST has completed five consecutive large-scale buyback-and-burn rounds, permanently removing 1.88B JST tokens from circulation and pushing cumulative deflation toward 19%. Following this milestone, the buyback and burn mechanism is set to undergo a comprehensive upgrade. SINGAPORE, Oct. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On October 17, JUST, the leading DeFi infrastructure in the TRON ecosystem, announced the completion of its fifth buyback and burn of its native token JST as sche

Budget Direct Sets up in Adelaide, Boosting Local Employment and Customer Service

ADELAIDE, Australia, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Budget Direct, Australia's most awarded insurer, underwritten by leading insurance group Auto & General, today started serving customers from Adelaide, marking a significant investment in South Australia. Ashley Wright, General Manager South Australian Operations A new facility in the CBD, commencing operations today, will initially house a dedicated service team of approximately 50 staff, focused on providing great customer service. This team w

BitTorrent Ushers in Next-Gen Web3 Infrastructure with Strategic Rebrand and Inaugural BTT Burn

The first round of BTT repurchased with decentralized service revenue has been completely burned, as BitTorrent leverages its reimagined architecture to pivot toward Web3 and AI infrastructure. SINGAPORE, Oct. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BitTorrent, a cornerstone of decentralized infrastructure in the TRON ecosystem, entered a new phase of growth driven by dual engines: the rollout of its long-term BTT buyback-and-burn strategy and a comprehensive brand upgrade. Central to this strategic overha

Royal Canadian Legion statement: CFB Wainwright tragedy

OTTAWA, Ontario, Oct. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Royal Canadian Legion is profoundly saddened to learn of a tragic incident on the grounds of CFB Wainwright, an army base in Alberta, resulting in lost lives and many injuries. The following statement is issued by Legion Dominion President Sharon McKeown. "The Royal Canadian Legion is thinking of those who died or were injured, and we send deep condolences to the families whose loved ones have given their lives in service to Canada. We will

The Plastic Surgery Foundation appoints Sara R. Dickie, MD, as President

Sara R. Dickie, MD Dr. Sara Dickie is the new president of The Plastic Surgery Foundation. Houston, Oct. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sara R. Dickie, MD, has been named President of The Plastic Surgery Foundation (The PSF), an organization that supports the research, education and international activities for the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Dr. Dickie officially assumed her role at Plastic Surgery The Meeting, the Society’s annual scientific conference, held this year in Houston

The Magic of Tomorrowland Lands In Shanghai For A Two-Day Sold Out Spectacle

SHANGHAI, Oct. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tomorrowland brought its signature festival experience to Shanghai for the second edition of The Magic of Tomorrowland in China. In partnership with Hero Esports, INS LAND and Budweiser, the festival transformed Hero Dome into a two-day celebration of electronic music, bringing together thousands of People of Tomorrow. The Magic of Tomorrowland 2026 Located in INS SEA, the newly developed waterfront destination in Shanghai's western Huangpu district, the e

Best SEO Consultants In Spain In 2026 Ranked For Audits, Implementation And Training

Madrid, Spain, October 18, 2026 -- Choosing an SEO consultant in Spain in 2026 means deciding how much diagnosis, implementation and ongoing support your business needs, rather than choosing the most recognisable name. This comparison is for SMEs, startups and entrepreneurs with WordPress websites, HTML microsites or landing pages who want SEO work connected to analytics and conversion. ConsultorSEO PRO ranks first for that defined buyer: its services combine auditing, implementation, training a

Dozens of orangutans saved from Indonesia blazes as region grapples with haze

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Dozens of critically endangered orangutans have been rescued in recent weeks from rampant wildfires burning across Indonesia that have cloaked the region in toxic haze, conservation groups said. Singapore experienced the longest duration of unhealthy air levels since Southeast Asia's most severe haze crisis hit in 2015, officials told AFP. The fires have triggered a months-long pollution spell that has closed schools, fuelled a surge in respiratory conditions both amon

Lady Blazers complete SSL Unity Cup playoffs cast

MANILA, Philippines — College of Saint Benilde wasted no time in dispatching Mapua University, 25-21, 25-14, 25-20, to punch the last ticket to the 2026 Shakey’s Super League (SSL) Unity Cup playoffs on Sunday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum. Setter Zen Basilio orchestrated the Lady Blazers’ balanced scoring and anchored the team’s net defense to close the pool play with back-to-back wins. CSB finished the group stage with a 2-1 win-loss record behind Pool B leader Univers

Ginebra keeps playoff hopes alive with rout of Phoenix

MANILA, Philippines — Barangay Ginebra played true to form in dealing Phoenix a 106-89 shellacking to keep its playoff hopes alive in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup Sunday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo. Scottie Thompson delivered an all-around performance of 29 points, 10 rebounds, six assists and three steals. Import Jordan Murphy added 28 and 12 rebounds, while Japeth Aguilar 12 and 10 for Ginebra, which moved to fourth spot in Group B with its 4-5 record. Playoff-bound Magnol

Taiwan says drives away 16 Chinese ships involved in 'maritime harassment'

TAIPEI — Taiwan said on Sunday it had driven away 16 Chinese coast guard, research and fishing vessels involved in simultaneous "maritime harassment" operations. An "unusually large" number of Chinese vessels took part in the coordinated operations around Taiwan's main island and Pratas, a disputed island to the southwest, the Taiwanese coast guard said in a statement. The Chinese vessels, including four fishing boats, carried out "simultaneous operations at multiple locations and engaged

UAAP: Matty Erolon powers Adamson over La Salle

MANILA, Philippines — Matty Erolon showed guts and scored a three-pointer in the last 30 seconds of the match to give Adamson University the advantage and allow his team to escape with a 63-60 win against De La Salle University in the last game of the first round of the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament on Sunday at the Ateneo Blue Eagle Gym. Tied at 58-all with two minutes remaining on the clock, Erolon, who missed a two-point jump shot at the 1:36 mark, Adamson played hard

Linktel Technologies Highlights Breakthrough 1.6T LPO Performance & Strong Market Pull at OCP 2026

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At the recent 2026 OCP Global Summit, Linktel Technologies showcased its cutting-edge optical interconnect portfolios engineered specifically for next-generation AI computing networks. Among the heavy lineup, Linktel's 1.6T Linear Pluggable Optics (LPO) solutions commanded immense industry attention, drawing heavy customer interest for their unprecedented energy efficiency, ultra-low latency, and supply-chain resilience. Spotlight: 1.6T LPO Perform

Faith: The Spark Born by the Yudu Riverside

BEIJING, Oct. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- An interview from China.org.cn with Wang Xiaohui and David Ferguson on the Long March: Faith: The Spark Born by the Yudu Riverside David Ferguson: This is the Yudu River. One dusk in October, 1934, more than 86,000 soldiers of the Red Army crossed this river and embarked on the Long March, a two-year saga that has left its mark in history. Yet, lingering here by the river, I am struck by a simple question: If you have faith in a bright future, and reality s