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2 planes with the same flight number avoid possible disaster thanks to quick-thinking controller
MIAMI — A potential disaster was averted Friday when a Phoenix air traffic controller recognized two American Airlines jets mistakenly were flying the same flight number and acted quickly to avoid confusion and keep them a safe distance apart. Audio of the incident shortly after midnight Friday shows how he found a solution to ensure the planes that were both called American 2482 maintained proper separation as one plane arrived from Chicago shortly after the other had taken off in Phoenix
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PayPal in talks with Stripe and private equity firm over sale — report
SAN FRANCISCO — After rejecting a previous offer, payments giant PayPal is considering a new deal to sell itself to a group of investors that includes private financial company Stripe, according to a Wall Street Journal report Friday. In July, Stripe and private equity firm Advent International made a joint offer to buy the digital payments pioneer for $60.50 a share, which would have valued PayPal at around $53 billion, according to media reports. That's an 85 percent haircut compared to
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Westlake Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend
$0.533 per share dividend declared payable on September 10, 2026 HOUSTON, Aug. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) today declared a regular dividend distribution of $0.533 per share for the second quarter of 2026. This dividend will be payable on September 10, 2026 to stockholders of record on August 25, 2026. Westlake announced its first dividend on November 11, 2004 and has successively been paying and increasing its dividend for the past 22
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Brixton Metals Announces Closing of First Tranche of Private Placement
NotfordistributiontoUnitedStatesNewswireServicesorfordisseminationintheUnitedStates VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brixton Metals Corporation (TSX- V: BBB,OTCQX: BBBXF) (the "Company” or "Brixton”) is pleased to announce that it has closed the first tranche of its non-brokered private placement offering (the "Offering”). In connection with closing of the first tranche, the Company has issued 6,779,767 units (each, a "Unit”) at a price of $0.66 per Unit, for gross
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Paul Mueller Company Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
SPRINGFIELD, Mo., Aug. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Paul Mueller Company (OTC: MUEL) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of 35 cents ($0.35) per share on its outstanding common stock. The action was taken on August 14, 2026, at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors. The dividend of 35 cents ($0.35) per share is payable on September 25, 2026, to shareholders of record on August 25, 2026. Press Contact: Daniel Winters | Paul Mueller Company | Springfield,
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AI/R Launches Business Unit Focused on Growth, Journey Optimization, and Data and AI-driven Growth
AI/R RUN integrates Martech, CRM, and Growth Marketing strategies to maximize efficiency and accelerate business growth SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AI/R, a technology company specialized in Agentic AI, announces the launch of AI/R RUN, a new business unit dedicated to transforming digital operations and customer journeys into measurable outcomes. The offering spans initiatives ranging from data architecture and activation to experience design and the development of acquisiti
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Kraken Bond Highlights Window and Door Foam Sealant to Curb Household Air Leak and Heat Loss
CHANTILLY, VA, Aug. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CHANTILLY, VA - August 14, 2026 - As much as 33 percent of a home's heat loss can occur through leaky windows and doors, according to estimates from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. With the season shifting from cooling to heating, Chantilly, Virginia-based Kraken Bond is drawing attention to its window and door sealing products and to the role that unsealed gaps play in driving up residential energy consumption during the colder months
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ANSR Outlines Build-Operate-Transfer Strategy for UK Enterprises Expanding into India
BENGALURU, KA, Aug. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BENGALURU, KA - August 14, 2026 - A series of Indian labour and payroll regulations taking effect through 2026 is changing how United Kingdom companies manage staff employed in India through employer-of-record arrangements. The changes include a revised Employees' Provident Fund scheme, a new tax reporting form, and expanded gratuity eligibility for employees on fixed-term contracts. Under India's 2025 and 2026 Labour Codes, a new Employees' Provi
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Shook Heating and Cooling Introduces Repair-First Approach to Summer Cooling System Care
LIVONIA, MI, Aug. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LIVONIA, MI - August 14, 2026 - Shook Heating and Cooling LLC, a heating and cooling contractor serving Metro Detroit, is highlighting a repair-first approach to seasonal cooling system care as area summers place heavier demands on residential equipment. The company is encouraging homeowners to prioritize thorough inspection and honest evaluation before committing to a full system replacement. The approach centers on four steps applied to every serv
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Inflatable Party Magic Publishes Consumer Guide to Verifying Compliance Before Booking a Bounce House or Inflatable Rental
CLEBURNE, TX, Aug. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CLEBURNE, TX - August 14, 2026 - Under Texas Occupations Code Chapter 2151, any company that rents inflatables commercially in the state is required to carry a minimum of $1 million in liability insurance per occurrence, pass an annual safety inspection conducted by a Texas Department of Insurance-approved inspector, and file an inspection certificate with TDI for each unit in its fleet. Operating without meeting those requirements is a Class B mis
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USA Made in America Announces Application for .factory Generic Top-Level Domain
Company submits .factory application in ICANN’s new gTLD program and prepares financing of up to $10 million to support potential contention resolution Fort Lauderdale, FL, Aug. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- USA Made in America Inc., founded by Colin Campbell and Michele Van Tilborg, today announced that it has submitted an application to the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) for the new generic top-level domain .factory. USA Made in America submitted only one primary gT
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Viettel Named Top Winner Worldwide at the 2026 International Business Awards
The Vietnamese telecommunications and technology group takes 30 Stevie Awards, including 19 Gold - the most of any entrant in a field drawn from 78 nations and territories. HANOI, Vietnam, Aug. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Viettel Group has been named the top winner of the 23rd Annual International Business Awards® (IBA), taking 30 Stevie® Awards: 19 Gold, eight Silver and three Bronze. It is the highest total of any organization in this year's program, and Viettel's 19 Gold Stevies are nearly doubl
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Steel City Garage Doors Celebrates 70 Years of Garage Door Repair and Service
Locally owned company marks seven decades of residential and commercial garage door service with anniversary savings for Pittsburgh-area customers. Steel City Garage Doors Celebrates 70 Years of Garage Door Service in Pittsburgh, PA Steel City Garage Doors marks 70 years in business serving Pittsburgh, PA, and surrounding communities with residential garage door repair and installation services. The company’s 70th anniversary promotion highlights its long-standing local presence and experience p
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Strata Biotech Labs, LLC Earns NSF/ANSI 455-2 Dietary Supplement GMP Certification
Independent certification from global human health organization NSF demonstrates a commitment to personal care product quality and compliance with U.S. GMP requirements Dr Christina Rahm / Strata Biotech Lab Dr. Christina Rahm, Founder of Strata Biotech Labs, at the company’s NSF/ANSI 455-2 GMP-certified manufacturing facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. Las Vegas, Nevada, Aug. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Strata Biotech Labs, LLC’s manufacturing facility in Las Vegas, Nevada, was recently added to NS
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MemoHoney Update 2026 Introduces a Ten-Ingredient Supplement Format as Part of Its Portfolio Expansion
Memo Honey announces a new supplement format combining botanical and nutritional ingredients as part of its broader MemoHoney product portfolio expansion. New York City, NY, Aug. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MemoHoney has introduced a dietary supplement formulated around ten botanical, nutritional and functional ingredients intended to complement everyday routines focused on memory, concentration and mental clarity. Official Website: https://memo-honey.shop/ Memo Honey, the capsule formula combi
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FERRERO GROUP TO ACQUIRE PURELY ELIZABETH, A LEADING U.S. MODERN WELLNESS BRAND
LUXEMBOURG and BOULDER, Colo., Aug. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ferrero Group today announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Purely Elizabeth, the high-growth modern wellness brand and a leading better-for-you food company based in the U.S. The acquisition further enhances Ferrero's relevance at the American breakfast table with Purely Elizabeth joining its portfolio. Following closing, Ferrero intends to support Purely Elizabeth's next phase of growth through continued product innovation, o
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Bybit TradFi Perpetuals Extend 24/7 Exposure to Over 200 Global Equities and Pre-IPO Assets
DUBAI, UAE, Aug. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is pleased to announce TradFi Perpetual Contracts now offer over 200 curated TradFi-themed listings, marking one of the highest quality coverage of TradFi derivatives exposure available on a crypto-native platform. The lineup now spans equities, ETFs, precious metals, indices, and oil, with coverage extending across premium US, Hong Kong, South Korean and other equities markets.
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Asia Green Industries Puts Refurbished Forklifts Forward as Circular Option for Singapore Warehouses
SINGAPORE, Aug. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The industrial services firm says refurbishing and re-exporting used material handling equipment reduces both embodied carbon and capital cost compared with buying new. Asia Green Industries Pte Ltd, a Singapore industrial services company operating since 2013, is putting forward refurbished material handling equipment as a practical option for warehouse and logistics operators facing higher equipment costs and growing pressure to account for carbon. At i
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Jasper Therapeutics Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update
Acquisition of Kira Pharmaceuticals closed in July creating a combined company with a robust portfolio of clinical stage assets focused on immunologically-driven disorders Completed a concurrent PIPE financing raising $132 million in gross proceeds REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Aug. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jasper Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: JSPR) ("Jasper”), a clinical stage biotechnology company focused on the design and development of innovative therapies to treat immune-mediated diseases, today
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Sierra Donor Services New Mexico Honors Local Donor Heroes During National Multicultural Donor Awareness Month
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Aug. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- During the month of August, Sierra Donor Services New Mexico recognizes National Multicultural Donor Awareness Month by honoring the diverse donor heroes in the state who give the gift of life through organ, eye and tissue donation. Sierra Donor Services also wants to underscore the critical need for donors within multicultural communities so more lives can be saved. In New Mexico, nearly 440 people are currently waiting for a life-saving orga
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Palmetto Publishing Releases Jeffrey Conrad's Military Thriller The Last Lesson
The newly published novel follows a former Airborne Ranger and special education director on a covert mission to rescue abandoned allies in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. The Last Lesson cover Charleston, SC, Aug. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Palmetto Publishing has released The Last Lesson, a new military thriller by Jeffrey Conrad. The novel introduces readers to Ben Cole, a former U.S. Army special operations officer turned Virginia special education director who is pulled back into service
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Lipo Jelly Introduces Daily Gummy Format for Consumers Seeking a Convenient Wellness Routine
Learn about Lipo Jelly, its gummy format, listed ingredients, suggested use, and role as part of a balanced wellness routine. Aurora, CO, Aug. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lipo Jelly, an apple cider vinegar gummy dietary supplement, is being presented as a convenient addition to daily wellness routines for adults who prefer a gummy format over traditional liquid apple cider vinegar products. The product is designed to be incorporated into a routine that includes balanced nutrition and regular ph
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Rent a TV Unit from Rentomojo in Gurgaon, Pune and Hyderabad Instead of Buying in 2026 as ₹8,000 to ₹25,000 Entertainment Units With Near-Zero Resale Give Way to ₹273/Month Plans From Rentomojo
Wall dimensions, socket placement and mounting restrictions differ from one rented property to the next, so a unit sized for one living room is frequently the wrong depth for the following one, and monthly plans from ₹273 carry delivery, servicing, relocation and collection. Rent a TV Unit from Rentomojo in Gurgaon, Pune and Hyderabad Rentomojo's TV unit on rent starts at ₹59/mo on a 36-month plan. TV stands, TV cabinets, and entertainment units are available in multiple styles with home deliver
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