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USPTO Launches AI Image Search in Trademark Search System, Powered by Clarivate

LONDON, July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarivate Plc (NYSE: CLVT), a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, is proud to support the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in launching an AI assisted image search within its public trademark search system, TM Search. This new capability allows users to upload and compare images against the U.S. trademark register and has been selected and awarded a contract by the USPTO. Using AI‑assisted image search technology delivered by Clar

RedBox Storage Completes Portfolio Acquisition, Expanding Hong Kong Footprint with Doubled Operating Network

HONG KONG, July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- RedBox Storage ("RedBox"), a premier professional storage operator in Hong Kong, today announced the completion of a portfolio acquisition comprising 17 strata assets across the city. The transaction immediately doubles RedBox's self-storage network, bringing its total operating footprint to 16 locations across Hong Kong, and extends RedBox's presence into new submarkets, including Hung Hom, Shek Mun and Kwai Chung. The acquisition increases RedBox's tota

Invitation to Multitude AG’s H1 2026 Results Presentation - Join us virtually on 13 August

Zug, 16 July 2026 - Multitude AG, a listed European FinTech company, offering digital lending and online banking services to consumers, SMEs, and institutional clients, ("Multitude”, "Company” or "Group”) warmly invites financial analysts, investors, and media to its H1 2026 results presentation webcast. The event will be held virtually on Thursday, 13 August 2026, at 10:00 am CEST. Please follow the link to register for the webcast: https://multitude.events.inderes.com/q2-2026 Contact: Adam Han

HTX H1 2026 Performance Report: Nearly $900 Billion in Trading Volume, Top Asset Surged 620%, Driving Long-Term Value Through Wealth Opportunities, Liquidity, and Security

PANAMA CITY, July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The first half of 2026 has concluded. It was a turbulent six months for the crypto market, marked by rapid sector rotations across AI, RWA, stablecoins, and TradFi. As market opportunities shift rapidly and narratives rise and fall, traders and investors are asking one key question: Which platform can identify emerging trends first while remaining secure and reliable enough to earn their trust? For over 59.49 million registered users worldwide, HTX

As Enterprises Seek GEO Solutions That Ensure Outcome, GenOptima Presents Its Enterprise Framework

SHANGHAI, July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As enterprises increasingly evaluate Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) vendors based on their ability to ensure outcome through measurable AI visibility, GenOptima has introduced its enterprise GEO framework, providing a structured approach to AI search optimization across multiple large language models and AI platforms. GenOptima - Brand Consensus OS for the AI Search Era Built around a Results-as-a-Service (RaaS) model, the framework connects Bran

Hawks forward Gueye has surgery for fractured left foot and could miss start of 2026-27 season

ATLANTA — Atlanta Hawks forward Mouhamed Gueye could miss the start of the 2026-27 season after having surgery for a fractured left foot suffered in a workout. The Hawks announced on Wednesday that Gueye had the surgery on Tuesday after suffering the injury on July 8. The 6-foot-11 Gueye averaged 4.4 points and 3.6 rebounds for Atlanta last season. He played in 77 games, including eight starts, after making 28 starts and averaging 6.0 points and 4.2 rebounds in the 2024.-25 season. The Haw

Cayetano questions NBI announcement of SEA Games probe

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Alan Peter Cayetano on Wednesday said the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has the authority to investigate the Philippines' hosting of the 2019 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games but he questioned the timing of the announcement of the probe. Cayetano said he has no objection to any investigation but argued that the NBI can conduct its inquiry without first making a public announcement. "Go ahead and investigate. First of all, that's been investigated many, man

What living in one of the world's hottest towns feels like

BANDA, India — Heat at all hours, even in the middle of the night. Long stretches without electricity, meaning some homes can't even use basic fans. And a constant search for relief, like being hosed down with water or sleeping outside. For many residents of Banda, a town in northern India that has recorded some of the country's highest temperatures, just getting through each day is a challenge. Global warming, caused mostly by the burning of fuels like gas, oil and coal, is making heat wa

TrendAI™ Named a Champion for the Fourth Consecutive Year in Omdia’s Global Cybersecurity Platform Ecosystems Leadership Matrix 2026

Recognition highlights the TrendAI™ partner-first platform model, ecosystem expansion, and AI-driven tools supporting partner-led growth HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 16 July 2026 - TrendAI™, the enterprise AI security leader from Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), is celebrating its fourth consecutive year as a Champion in the Omdia Global Cybersecurity Leadership Matrix 2026. The report evaluated 24 security vendors across both Momentum and Leadership dimensions, reco

Fed watchdog warns of foreign threats to economic data

35.5%! LONGi Once Again Breaks World Record for Crystalline Silicon-Perovskite Tandem Solar Cell Efficiency

SHANGHAI, July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At the 2026 Solar and Energy Storage Innovation Conference, LONGi officially announced that its independently developed crystalline silicon-perovskite tandem solar cell has achieved a conversion efficiency of 35.5%, certified by the European Solar Test Installation (ESTI), once again setting a new world record. LONGi officially announced that its independently developed crystalline silicon-perovskite tandem solar cell has achieved a conversion efficiency o

Advantest Extends SiConic® Ecosystem to DFT Engineering, Accelerating Production-Ready Test Development

Advantest Extends SiConic® Ecosystem to DFT Engineering, Accelerating Production-Ready Test Development SiConic DFT Engineering Unified bench environment enables DFT Engineers to execute debug, and validate test content in V93000-Ccompatible workflow. TOKYO, July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Advantest Corporation (TSE: 6857), a leading provider of semiconductor test solutions, today announced the expansion of its SiConic® ecosystem into a new Design-for-Test (DFT) Engineering environment. Compri

41% of Payments Professionals Cite Indirect Exposure as Leading Sanctions Risk Challenge, Clear Junction Webinar Poll Finds

Clear Junction webinar with Crystal Intelligence and WhiteBIT highlights pressure points across screening, escalation and crypto-fiat payment decision-making London, UK, July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Indirect exposure emerged as the leading sanctions risk challenge among payments professionals responding to live polling during a Clear Junction webinar on sanctions controls across crypto activity and fiat settlement. The webinar, After the Alert: Sanctions Controls Where Crypto Meets Fiat Set

TRG Screen Acquires BST America to Strengthen Market Data Advisory Capability

Acquisition adds greater commercial and strategic depth across the market data lifecycle New York, NY, July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TRG Screen, the leading provider of market data and subscription management software for financial services and legal firms worldwide, has completed the acquisition of BST America, a New York-based specialist market data advisory and consultancy firm. The acquisition extends TRG Screen's offering across the full market data value chain, from technology and mana

HI-VIEW COMMENCES EXPLORATION PROGRAM IN TOODOGGONE MINING DISTRICT

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HI-VIEW RESOURCES INC. ("Hi-View” or the "Company”) (CSE: GXLD; OTCQB: GXLDF; FSE: B630) announces the Company has launched its 2026 exploration program in British Columbia’s prolific Toodoggone Mining District. Figure 1. Hi-View Resources Camp Sturdee Click here to view image The 2026 program has planned for 50 line kilometres of induced polarization (IP) surveying, 50 square kilometres of geological mapping and prospecting, and app

[Vantage Point] The P6.77-billion question VP Sara Duterte can’t just ignore

The critical factor in this impeachment is not the monetary amount involved, but on proving that the funds have been legally sourced, are transparently traceable, and were factually recorded in public documents

Leading the Way: Forest Lake records historic P5.5-billion sales and sustains strong financial growth in 2025

Forest Lake Development, Inc., the Philippines’ leading memorial park developer with Total Memorial Care, achieved another milestone year in 2025 after recording a historic P5.5 billion in sales production — the highest in the company’s nearly three-decade history and a 45% increase from the P3.8 billion recorded in 2024. Built on nearly three decades of […]

Working children make up 3.1% of Philippines’ child population in 2025

By Heather Caitlin P. Mañago, Researcher THE SHARE of working children in the Philippines rose to 3.1% of the total child population in 2025 from 2.7% a year earlier, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said. The number of working children was estimated at 869,000 in 2025, slightly higher than the 861,000 recorded in 2024. The […]

PH salt production hits 199K MT in H1, BFAR cites sector’s robust growth

Domestic production of salt reached over 199,000 metric tons (MT) in the first half of the year, signaling robust growth in the sector following government efforts to revitalize the industry. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) noted such boost in the production of artisanal, solar, and cooking salt after implementing interventions to strengthen […]

Yushoken adds donburi sets to widen dining options

Ramen Yushoken has launched its new Chibi Yudon Sets at its Molito, Alabang branch on Wednesday, adding donburi rice bowls, desserts and children’s meals aimed at diners who may not want ramen while dining with family and friends. The new menu includes four donburi options: Kakuni Don, Titan Don, Ebi Tendon, and Beef Curry, alongside […]

The cost of leaving: What every future OFW carries before the flight

Debt, responsibility and the hopes of an entire family—the early financial obligations and decisions—are among the most critical in an OFW's journey.

TSMC scores record profit, eyes on retail sales, earnings - What’s Moving Markets

Notice of Annual Stockholders Meeting of Cityland Development Corporation

Notice is hereby given that the Annual Stockholders’ Meeting (ASM) of Cityland Development Corporation (the “Company”) will be held virtually or via remote communication on August 7, 2026 at 4:00 pm.

Philippines urged to diversify economic base as AI threatens BPOs

AI risks in the BPO sector should push the Philippines to diversify into other industries, analysts said.