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Ted Trabue Appointed as Interim Chairman of the Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia

Ted Trabue Appointed as Interim Chairman of the Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia Interim Chairman Ted Trabue Washington, D.C., Aug. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia (Commission) announced that Mayor Muriel Bowser has appointed Commissioner Ted Trabue as the Interim Chairman of the Commission, effective August 18, 2026. He succeeds former Chairman Emile C. Thompson, who resigned effective August 14, 2026. Trabue has served

Solana Company Announces Positions and Votes on first Solana Governance Proposals

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Solana Company (NASDAQ: HSDT), a listed digital asset treasury company and operator of institutional Solana validator infrastructure across Asia-Pacific, today announced its positions on the first three Solana Governance Proposals (SGPs) ahead of on-chain voting expected to open on 22 August 2026: FOR - SGP-0001, The Solana ConstitutionAGAINST - SGP-0002, Double Disinflation RateAGAINST - SGP-0003, Resource and Inclusion Fee Solana Company supports

Pipelines and LNG Nearly Doubled B.C.’s Oil and Gas Output in a Decade, New Study Finds

The first measured accounting of the province’s completed energy projects shows the investment came back as production, exports and the highest-paid jobs in B.C. - and cushioned Canada when the trade war hit VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A decade of investment in natural gas production, pipelines and export terminals has made British Columbia a far larger force in Canada’s energy economy, generating record production and exports while supporting some of the count

Bay Area Lyme Ventures Invests in LymeLess Health to Accelerate AI-Powered Innovation for Lyme & Tick-Borne Disease Patients

Investment supports launch of AI care companion, Ella, designed to help Lyme+ patients navigate diagnosis, treatment, and long-term disease management PORTOLA VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bay Area Lyme Ventures, Bay Area Lyme Foundation’s venture philanthropy initiative devoted to advancing solutions for Lyme disease, today announced that it has invested in LymeLess Health, an AI-powered digital health company focused on transforming how people with Lyme disease navigate dia

Palmetto Publishing Releases Vickie Marie Swafford's New Guide to Understanding and Preventing Teen Suicide

Drawing on years of clinical experience with adolescent suicide patients, registered nurse Vickie Marie Swafford, MS, RN offers parents actionable strategies in her newly published book from Palmetto Publishing. Still Here cover Charleston, SC, Aug. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Palmetto Publishing has released Still Here, a new book by Vickie Marie Swafford, MS, RN, that provides parents with concrete tools for recognizing, responding to, and preventing teen suicide. The book draws on Swafford's

Fridge Rentals Rise Across Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore and Hyderabad in 2026 as Households Shift to ₹524/Month Plans With Three-Month Minimum Tenure and Free Repairs From Rentomojo

Single-door 190-litre plans list from ₹524 a month and mini fridges from ₹379, with tenure from three to 36 months, a refundable deposit equal to one month's rent, delivery at a 2.54-day network average, and free repairs, annual servicing and relocation included. Fridge Rentals Rise Across Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore and Hyderabad in 2026 Monthly plans run from ₹379 for a mini fridge to ₹524 for a 190-litre single-door unit across the four cities, with double-door variants on separate plans, up to

Viettel Brings Two Decades of International Telecom Experience to the Dominican Republic

HANOI, Vietnam, Aug. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Viettel Group, one of Vietnam's largest telecommunications and technology groups, is bringing more than two decades of international investment experience to the Dominican Republic, building on a track record across 10 overseas telecommunications markets in Asia, Africa and Latin America. The Dominican Republic is Viettel Group's 11th international market Following the recent spectrum award by the Dominican Institute of Telecommunications, INDOTEL, V

WiMi's Next-Generation Quantum Convolutional Neural Network Reshapes Classical Data Classification Methods

BEIJING, Aug. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- WiMi Hologram Cloud Inc. (NASDAQ: WiMi) ("WiMi" or the "Company"), a leading global Hologram Augmented Reality ("AR") Technology provider, proposes a cutting-edge quantum machine learning technology oriented toward classical data classification tasks-a quantum convolutional neural network with interaction layers for classical data classification. This technology systematically enhances the overall performance of quantum convolutional neural networks in term

Historic $1 Million Gift Brings Three Gaits Within Reach of a 2026 Groundbreaking

Leadership gift to the Unbridled Potential Capital Campaign advances the $4.5 million effort to build a heated, fully accessible arena and adaptive stable Stoughton, Wisconsin, United States, August 21, 2026 /MarketersMEDIA/ -- Close to 100 children and adults with disabilities in southern Wisconsin are waiting for the opportunity to participate in one of Three Gaits’ life-changing programs. A transformational gift from a family with a decades-long connection to Three Gaits has brought the organ

MoonExe is Proud to be a Gold Sponsor and Participant of the Malaysia Blockchain Week 2026

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Aug. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Malaysia Blockchain Week 2026 - MoonExe COO, Mr Josh, one of the invited panellists. Moonexe is honoured to be the Gold Sponsor and proud participant of the Malaysia Block Chain Week 2026. The event brought together the brightest minds in the Web3 industry, serving as a collaboration platform for Southeast Asia’s Web3 ecosystem. Malaysia Block Chain Week 2026 attracted numerous participants from diverse backgrounds which included technolo

BRA INN Introduces Personalized Undergarment Consultation and Body Analysis Service in Hong Kong

HONG KONG, Aug. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BRA INN, a specialized local lingerie aesthetics brand, has formally introduced its private, one-on-one consultation and body posture analysis service. Designed to cater to the unique physiological structures of Asian women, the service aims to address long-standing physical posture and fit issues caused by improper undergarment selection. Operating from a discreet upper-floor boutique, the brand provides a highly private environment where clients rec

American Fusion Inc. (OTC: AMFN) Approved for Trading on OTCQB Venture Market

Company to Commence Trading on OTCQB August 21 Following Completion of Form 211 Process, Marking Another Step in American Fusion’s Broader U.S. and International Capital Markets Strategy SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Aug. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Fusion Inc. (OTC: AMFN) ("American Fusion” or the "Company”), developer of the proprietary Texatron™ Fusion Engine™, has been approved by OTC Markets Group to trade on the OTCQB Venture Market. The Company’s common stock will commence trading on OTCQB

Morpho Launches Desktop UV Printer on Kickstarter, Transforming Creative Work with New Vision

NEW YORK, Aug. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Morpho, a brand specializing in desktop UV printing technology, has launched its desktop UV printer on Kickstarter. Within the first 16 hours, the campaign raised over $7 million from nearly 2,000 backers. Morpho is designed for artists, Etsy sellers, and small business owners seeking reliable physical creation tools. Independent creators frequently encounter long lead times, high minimum order quantities, and unpredictable vendor costs when producing cust

Telco backs stronger safeguards online, blocks sites inducing violence

One of the country’s major telecommunications companies said it supports efforts to curb access to online content depicting school shootings and other acts of extreme violence, as concerns grow over the exposure of children and young people to harmful content online.

Want to install solar panels? How DOE’s simplified rules apply to you

The Department of Energy's new rules cover solar systems meant primarily for the consumer's own electricity use rather than for selling power back to the grid under a net-metering program

PalawanPay targets physical card rollout in Q4

PalawanPay, the mobile e-wallet application of the Palawan Group of Companies, plans to launch its physical card in the fourth quarter as it expands beyond digital services, according to a company executive. “We’re looking at launching the physical cards later this year. Maybe later early next year, but the goal really is around November, December,” […]

Poverty rate falls to single-digit in 2025

THE SHARE of Filipinos living in poverty fell to a single-digit rate for the first time in 2025, as the number of poor Filipinos declined by 6.46 million from two years earlier, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Friday. Preliminary poverty estimates based on the 2025 Family Income and Expenditure Survey showed that poverty […]

AiMOGA Robotics Shines at World Robot Conference (WRC), Showcasing Real-World Applications and Global Reach, Including Partnerships in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia and BEIJING, Aug. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AiMOGA Robotics made a striking impact at the World Robot Conference (WRC) in Beijing, China, focusing on turning robotic technology into tangible, real-world applications that resonate with global audiences, including those in Malaysia. Instead of just talking about product specs, the brand brought robots to life through live demonstrations, answering key questions about how robots adapt to real settings and what tasks they can h

Xinhua Silk Road: African youth media delegation explores new frontiers of China-Africa cooperation in C China's Hunan Province

BEIJING, Aug. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A delegation of 55 young media representatives from seven African countries, including Cote d'Ivoire, Comoros, the Central African Republic, Mauritania, Mauritius, Cameroon, and Burkina Faso, recently visited central China's Hunan Province. They gained first-hand insights into the region's development achievements, while exploring new opportunities for practical cooperation between China and Africa. Photo shows African youth media representatives visiting t

BIGBANG WORLD TOUR: VIETNAMESE TICKETING PLATFORM BLOCKS BOTS EFFECTIVELY, SELLS OUT WITHIN HOURS

HANOI, Vietnam, Aug. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CTicket completed all three BIGBANG Hanoi sales phases quickly, with no major technical incident, powered by REAL FAN verification, upgraded payment security and flexible distribution rules. Hundreds of thousands of fans competing for BIGBANG 2026-2027 WORLD TOUR 's two Hanoi shows put Vietnam's ticketing infrastructure to a major test, with more than 150,000 buyers queued at peak. Tickets for BIGBANG's two Hanoi shows sold out on CTicket. Illustrati

Atlanta AI Ad Fest Announces Inaugural 2026 Festival and Awards Night

The new annual festival will bring together global creators, brands and emerging talent to explore what comes next in AI-era advertising. ATLANTA, GA, Aug. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Atlanta AI Ad Fest (AIAF) today announced the launch of its inaugural 2026 edition, a new annual international festival dedicated to creativity, advertising and the rapidly evolving possibilities of artificial intelligence. Built around the question "What Comes Next?”, AIAF will bring together creators, filmma

Statkraft applies for licence to build new Høyanger K5 hydropower plant

Grimsåsen dam, Høyanger Grimsåsen dam in Høyanger (Høyanger, 21 August 2026) Statkraft applies for a licence from the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE) to build a new Høyanger hydropower plant and Breidal hydropower plant in Høyanger municipality. The hydropower plants will replace the existing Høyanger K5A and K5B hydropower plants and provide more renewable power for the industry and increased flexible capacity, without new reservoirs or additional water resources. In May,

Drovix Launches In-House Multi-Asset Liquidity and Execution Stack for Sub-Millisecond Fills, Tighter Spreads

PORT LOUIS, Mauritius, Aug. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Drovix (MU) Ltd, licensed by the Financial Services Commission of Mauritius as an Investment Dealer (Full Service Dealer, license GB21026813) and acting as a principal execution counterparty, has brought its institutional liquidity and execution stack to market, opening aggregated multi-asset OTC liquidity to brokers, hedge funds, family offices and proprietary trading firms through a single counterparty relationship. The stack was enginee