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Verizon Helps Families Stay Connected During Washington Wildfires
Free calling/texting/data for customers until August 31 What you need to know: Verizon’s network remains strongIn response to the wildfires in Washington, Verizon is waiving calling, texting and data charges to help our customers connect with loved onesThis applies to all consumer and small business customers, including prepaid brandsVerizon Community Disaster Resilience Connectivity Van is deployed SPOKANE, Wash., Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As crews continue to fight ongoing wildfires ac
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Avista Corp. Board Declares Common Stock Dividend
SPOKANE, Wash., Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avista Corp.’s (NYSE: AVA) board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.4925 per share on the company’s common stock, yielding an annualized dividend of $1.97. The common stock dividend is payable September 14, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 18, 2026. The declaration of dividends is at the sole discretion of the board of directors. The board considers the level of dividends on a regular basis, tak
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So-Young Announces Appointment of Chief Financial Officer
BEIJING, Aug. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- So-Young International Inc. (Nasdaq: SY) ("So-Young" or the "Company"), the leading aesthetic treatment platform in China connecting consumers with online services and offline treatments, today announced that the board of directors of the Company (the "Board") has appointed Ms. Nan Shen as the Company's Chief Financial Officer, effective August 3, 2026. In her new role, Ms. Shen will oversee the Company's finance, human resources, legal and compliance functi
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Farmmi, Inc. Proposes to Acquire Brazilian Agricultural Supply Chain Company
LISHUI, China, Aug. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Farmmi, Inc. ("Farmmi" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: FAMI) today announced that the Company has signed an acquisition framework agreement with the shareholders of FOUR SEASONS HOLDING GROUP BRAZIL LTDA. (the "Target Company") for the purpose of acquiring 100% of the equity interests in the Target Company. The proposed transaction is intended to further expand the Company's business presence in the agricultural supply chain sector in Brazil and globally. T
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FixMold Miami Named South Florida's #1 Mold Assessment and Mold Remediation Company After Surpassing 6,500 Annual Mold Assessments and 2,000 Remediation Projects
Backed by the Katz family's three-decade legacy, 1,000+ five-star reviews, and a 100% organic Zero-VOC remediation platform, the family-owned firm now serves Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and Monroe Counties across residential, commercial, and marine properties. FixMold combines more than three decades of the Katz family's mold remediation expertise with proprietary technology, eco-friendly solutions, and a proven 12-step process to deliver safe, effective mold removal for homes and businesse
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7th Avenue Opens its First Northern Virginia Showroom at Tysons Corner Center
The Los Angeles-based modern furniture brand brings its modular sofas to the Washington, D.C. metro market, expanding its national partnership with Macerich 7th Avenue Tysons Corner Center Showroom Exterior 7th Avenue’s new 1,215-square-foot showroom at Tysons Corner Center. Opening in August 2026, the location marks the modern furniture brand’s first showroom in Northern Virginia and the greater Washington, D.C. metro area. 7th Avenue Snow White Performance Fabric Spill Test The brand's famous
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Netskope Named a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Security Service Edge for 5th Year in a Row
Underscoring its vision and execution, Netskope is again recognized as a Leader in Security Service Edge SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Netskope (NASDAQ: NTSK), a leader in modern security and networking for the cloud and AI era, today announced that Gartner, Inc. has recognized the company for the fifth consecutive year as a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Security Service Edge (SSE). Netskope has been named a Leader in every year this report has been published
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Danske Bank A/S, transactions by persons discharging managerial responsibilities
4 August 2026 Notification no. 61/2026 Transactions made by persons obliged to report transactions to the Danish FSA and Nasdaq Copenhagen, cf. the EU Market Abuse Regulation. In connection with the share buy-back program in Danske Bank A/S, APMH Invest A/S continuously sells shares pro rata. For further details, please find the attached templates for notifications and public disclosure of transactions by persons discharging managerial responsibilities and persons closely associated with them. C
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Zscaler Recognized as a Leader in Both the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for SASE Platforms and 2026 Magic Quadrant™ for Security Service Edge
Named a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for SSE for Five Years in a Row SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zscaler, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZS), the leader in cloud security, today announced it has been recognized by Gartner, Inc. as a Leader in both the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for SASE Platforms and the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Security Service Edge (SSE). This year marks the fifth consecutive year that Zscaler has been recognized as a Leader in the SSE Magic Quadra
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‘Retail Unplugged': AI personalization, shoppertainment and the state of today’s consumer take center stage as Shoptalk Fall debuts in Nashville
TikTok Shop, Tractor Supply, Anthropic, Amazon, StockX, Ulta Beauty, Kenneth Cole, Anthropologie, Crocs and 150+ other senior leaders discuss AI-driven customer experience, modernized tech and the intersection of commerce, content and community Shoptalk 2026 Shoptalk 2026 NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shoptalk today announced the full agenda for Shoptalk Fall 2026, featuring the "Retail Unplugged" theme that promises candid conversations, unfiltered perspectives, and action
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Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Appoints Inaugural Museum Director
ABU DHABI, UAE, Aug. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi today announced the appointment of Dr. Valerie Hillings as the inaugural Director of Guggenheim Abu Dhabi. Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Appoints Inaugural Museum Director Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is a cornerstone of Saadiyat Cultural District, one of the world's greatest concentrations of cultural institutions. Alongside Louvre Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum, Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi and teamLab Phenomen
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NLEX downs TNT, stretches streak to 6
MANILA, Philippines — NLEX stretched its perfect winning start at six after holding off TNT, 88-83 in their PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup match on Wednesday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. The Road Warriors led by as many as 17 points, early in the third canto, before the Tropang 5G, which welcomed back big man Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser, came charging back. Rey Nambatac stood at the forefront of TNT’s strong second half fightback after scoring nine of his 13 points in that stretch. B
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Ombudsman junks graft complaint vs. GSIS officials over P1.45-B Alternergy deal
The Office of the Ombudsman has dismissed the criminal complaint against Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) President and General Manager Jose Arnulfo Veloso and six other officials over the state pension fund's P1.45-billion investment in Alternergy Holdings Corp. (AHC), ruling there was no probable cause to charge them with violations of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act. In a 27-page resolution dated May 29, 2026, but released only on Tuesday, the Ombudsman's Special Panel of P
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Zelluna ASA: Disclosure of large shareholding
Reference is made to the stock exchange announcement published by Zelluna ASA (the "Company") on 4 August 2026 regarding the issuance of 446,752 new shares to Inven2 AS. Inven2 AS currently holds 1,439,325 shares in the Company, representing approximately 4.9% of the shares and voting rights. Following registration of the share capital increase, Inven2 AS will hold 1,886,077 shares, representing approximately 6.3% of the shares and voting rights. Accordingly, Inven2 AS will exceed the 5% disclos
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Virtus Successfully Completes $10 Million Capital Raise for Real Estate Investment Strategy
TORONTO, Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Virtus Capital Corporation, the asset manager of Virtus Diversified Real Estate Investment Trust, the real estate investment strategy, is pleased to announce it successfully completed a $10 million capital raise in June 2026. This raise was completed through portfolio managers and investment advisors utilizing a new Canadian investment vehicle managed by iCapital.1 For wealth management advisors, this partnership delivered a direct, institutional-grade
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How Hand Gestures Can Support Communication for Those With Autism and ADHD, and/or Language Impairments
A Free Webinar from the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation Webinar Presenter Nadya Modyanova, Ph.D. Webinar Moderator Jeffrey Borenstein, M.D. New York, Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sometimes, the smallest gesture can create a meaningful connection. For people with autism, ADHD, and language impairments, caregiver hand gestures can help make communication easier and more accessible. Join us for a free webinar, "How Hand Gestures Can Support Communication for Those With Autism and ADHD, an
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Major Multi-Hospital System Selects 3CLogic to Modernize IT Service Operations with Voice AI for ServiceNow
The deployment embeds real-time transcription, live-agent automation, and unified analytics directly within ServiceNow, helping a major healthcare provider resolve IT issues faster and lower the cost of support. ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- 3CLogic, the leading AI-powered voice platform purpose-built for ServiceNow, today announced that a northeastern health network has selected its Voice AI and contact center solution to modernize its IT service desk and unify voice with its exi
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Splash Tents, Inc. Celebrates 10-Year Milestone with Garfield Ridge Stars and Stripes providing weather-resistant 10x20 Custom Pop-Up Canopy Tents in Chicago
CHICAGO, Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Garfield Ridge Stars and Stripes 5K Run, a Chicago-based charitable organization dedicated to honoring the sacrifice of fallen First Responders and Military Personnel, is proud to announce its annual event. This year, the organization will pay a special tribute to Chicago Firefighter Andrew "Drew" Price, who tragically lost his life in November 2023while bravely battling a fire in the Lincoln Park area. To celebrate a milestone 10-year partnership w
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AKA Launches 'EOS' Sales Knowledge Engine Globally, Now Available on AWS Marketplace
EOS verifies what sales reps actually say against company documents - and turns every failed claim into a citation-backed quiz that certifies real product knowledge SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AKA, an AI business solutions company, today announced the global launch of EOS, a Sales Knowledge Engine that verifies and certifies the factual product knowledge of customer-facing teams. Alongside the launch, EOS is now listed on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Marketplace, enabling e
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AuctuCel launches AuctuPrime to reduce biological variability in cell therapy manufacturing
Chemically defined medium removes animal serum and human platelet supplements as Malaysia and Singapore strengthen advanced therapy capabilities SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 4 August 2026 -Singapore is estimated to record approximately 19,290 new cancer cases in 2024, underscoring the growing demand for advanced treatment options and the manufacturing systems needed to produce them consistently. As cell therapies move from research towards clinical use, the reliability of every raw mate
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Bybit.eu Expands European Offering as Bybit Payments GmbH Secures Electronic Money Institution Licence
The licence will support regulated e-money and payment services on the Bybit.eu platform, alongside the crypto-asset services. VIENNA, Aug. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bybit.eu today announced that Bybit Payments GmbH has been granted an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) licence by Austria's Financial Market Authority (FMA). Bybit Payments GmbH will provide regulated e-money and payment services through the Bybit.eu platform. Crypto-asset services on the same platform are provided separately by Byb
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Meantio Debuts All-In-One AI Short Drama Platform, Empowering Creators to Build and Share Vertical Stories
New platform empowers anyone to create, share, and monetize short-form dramas with built-in AI tools and a creator-first community Los Angeles, CA, Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Meantio, a new short drama platform built on the belief that every story is meant to be seen, today announced its official launch on iOS. The platform combines free short-form drama consumption with AI-powered creation tools and a vibrant creator community, positioning itself at the intersection of entertainment, tec
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Advocates and Bipartisan Lawmakers Rally at California State Capitol in Support of a Lesser-Known Form of Dementia
Emma Heming Willis joins other frontotemporal degeneration (FTD) advocates and California lawmakers in urging the state Assembly to advance legislation Advocates and Bipartisan Lawmakers Unite at California State Capitol Pictured (left to right): Jenny Catchings, Douglas Ferro, Lisa Ferro, Senator Roger Niello, Emma Heming Willis, Terry Walter, Julia Pierrat, and Beth Walter. Advocates and Bipartisan Lawmakers Unite at California State Capitol Pictured (left to right): Emma Heming Willis, Senato
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