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DELLA Celebrates 14th Anniversary with Annual DELLA Day and Announces New Build Your Own System Experience

The annual customer appreciation event recognizes DELLA members while announcing an upcoming system-selection experience and highlighting the continued expansion of DELLA's mini split portfolio. CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. and LOS ANGELES, Aug. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- DELLA, a home comfort brand specializing in ductless mini split systems and heating and cooling solutions, today announced the return of DELLA Day, celebrating the brand's 14th anniversary and recognizing the customers whose continued

TX3 Futures Recognized as One of the Best Futures Funding Firms for Independent Traders in 2026

MIAMI, Aug. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TX3 Futures has been recognized as one of the best futures funding firms for independent traders in 2026, reflecting its continued growth, transparent funding model, and commitment to trader success. Since its launch, TX3 Futures has become a leading proprietary trading firm by providing independent futures traders with access to funded trading accounts without requiring significant personal capital. Over the past four years, the firm has distributed more

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KBT Packing Strengthens Packaging Automation Support with Advanced Packaging Machine and Thermoforming Packaging Machine Solutions

Istanbul, Turkey, August 1, 2026 -- KBT Packing has announced its continued focus on providing advanced packaging machinery solutions for manufacturers seeking efficient, reliable, and scalable production systems. The company supports food producers, industrial manufacturers, and other businesses that require dependable equipment for sealing, product protection, presentation, and production workflow improvement. As manufacturers continue to invest in automation, packaging equipment has become an

Japan ends rescue operation at a mall that collapsed after a strong quake

TOKYO — Authorities ended a massive dayslong search-and-rescue operation Saturday at a collapsed shopping mall in southwest Japan following a powerful earthquake that killed 34 people earlier this week. The magnitude 7.1 earthquake hit Kumamoto Prefecture on Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu on Tuesday. The Aeon Mall, in the town of Kashima, was one of the hardest-hit sites, after an explosion that followed the quake caused the walls and a floor to collapse. The explosion, which

AI Efficiency Layer Cuts Energy Use and Expands Server Capacity on Existing Hardware

Signed measurements across five open AI models show lower energy use per card, cooler operating temperatures and higher throughput without changing model outputs PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trust Carbon Infrastructure, operated by Zenith Flow Innovations LLC, announced signed measurements showing that its patent-pending HXS compute-efficiency layer reduced energy use during AI serving on existing NVIDIA H100 hardware while increasing capacity without changing model outpu

VdoCipher Launches Free Video Compressor for Large Video Files upto 10 GB

India, August 1, 2026 /MarketersMEDIA/ -- VdoCipher today announced the launch of a free video compressor designed to help users reduce the size of MP4, MOV, MKV, and WebM files directly within their web browser. The tool supports large videos, including files of 1GB, 2GB, 10GB, and beyond, without requiring an account, software installation, or server upload. The new tool addresses a common challenge faced by educators, video creators, businesses, and digital teams working with large video file

Akari hands Choco Mucho 3rd straight loss

MANILA, Philippines — The Akari Chargers did not allow the fan-favorite Choco Mucho Flying Titans to enter the winning column as they posted a 27-25, 27-25, 21-25, 25-22 decision in the 2026 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) On Tour on Saturday night at the Polomolok Gymnasium in South Cotabato. Akari bounced back after a loss over ZUS Coffee to tally a 1-1 win-loss record, while Choco Mucho absorbed its third consecutive defeat after losing to ZUS and PLDT. The Chargers banked on Chenie Tag

Speediance Showcases the Future of Intelligent Home Fitness at HomeGymCon 2026

Company highlights Gym Monster Series and Gym Nano while demonstrating its vision for AI-powered, personalized training experiences LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Speediance, a global leader in smart fitness innovation, announced its participation in HomeGymCon 2026, the largest annual gathering dedicated to home gym enthusiasts, creators, and industry professionals. Taking place from July 30 to August 1 at the Kentucky International Convention Center, the event brings together mo

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Fox Pools Announces Expansion of Professional Pool Winterization Services with Hydra Safety Cover Installation in Hampton Roads

Premium safety cover systems enhance Fox Pools' professional winterization process, providing homeowners with cleaner spring openings, enhanced safety, and superior long-term protection. Yorktown, VA, Aug. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yorktown, Va. -- August 1, 2026 -- Fox Pools, a family-owned residential pool service company serving Hampton Roads, announced today the expansion of its professional pool winterization services through the addition of Hydra 98.9 Ultra Mesh Safety Covers and Hydra

Thermal Master Officially Launches All-new DV2 and T2MAX Across Europe and North America

How to Choose Your First Birdwatching Thermal Camera? A Full Review of Thermal Master DV2, T2MAX and X2 LOS ANGELES, Aug. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Birders are constantly seeking faster ways to spot hidden wildlife, and thermal imaging cameras have rapidly grown in popularity among birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts. Unlike standard optical binoculars, thermal optics deliver faster target detection: users can track avian activity long after sunset, and easily pick out birds concealed within den

When the Smart Money Quietly Heads for the Exits, the Crash Isn't Far Behind. Former White House Advisor Says It's Already Leaving AI.

The former CIA and Pentagon advisor points to the investors and institutions trimming their AI bets before the public catches on Washington, D.C., Aug. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- There is a pattern Jim Rickards says he has seen before every major collapse: the most sophisticated investors start slipping out the door while the crowd is still celebrating. In a new presentation, the former advisor to the CIA and the Pentagon argues that exact pattern is playing out in AI right now, and that it is

Scripps completes acquisition of WTVQ in Lexington

CINCINNATI, Aug. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has completed its previously announced acquisition of WTVQ, the ABC affiliate in Lexington, Kentucky, from Morris Network, Inc. for $15.8 million. The acquisition creates a duopoly in Lexington with Scripps’ existing NBC affiliate, WLEX, strengthening the company’s local media presence in Central Kentucky. The completion of the WTVQ acquisition is part of Scripps’ broader strategy to optimize and strengthen its

Alas Pilipinas bows to Thailand in SEA V.CUP

MANILA, Philippines — The Alas Pilipinas women’s volleyball national team gave Thailand a tough time before absorbing defeat, 17-25, 25-19, 15-25, 25-18, 10-15, in the Leg 1 of the SEA V.Cup Women’s Division on Saturday night at the Dong Anh Gymnasium in Hanoi, Vietnam. Alas held a 5-4 lead in the deciding frame with second stringer Mars Alba orchestrating the plays for the nationals. However, Thailand pulled a 5-0 run courtesy of Ajcharaporn Kongyot. Bella Belen and Erika Sant

NLEX stays unbeaten

DeQuan Jones and Schonny Winston led NLEX’s spirited fourth quarter scoring attack to beat Converge, 119-107, and stay perfect in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup on Saturday at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Jones and Winston accounted for 20 of the Road Warriors’ 31 fourth quarter points as they left the FiberXers biting the dust, and continued to free-fall. After opening the conference with three straight wins, Converge has lost its last three matches despite engag

Kim Go-eun wins first career Daesang at 5th Blue Dragon Series Awards

MANILA, Philippines — South Korean actress Kim Go-eun won the Daesang (Grand Prize) at the 5th Blue Dragon Series Awards, earning the highest honor for her performance in the Netflix romance drama "You and Everything Else." The victory marks the first Daesang of her career, adding another milestone to her decade-long list of acclaimed performances. The Blue Dragon Series Awards, held on July 31, 2026 at the Paradise City in Incheon, South Korea, recognize excellence in Korean original stre

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Bulletin from the Annual General Meeting in Anoto Group AB (publ) on 31 July 2026

The Annual General Meeting (the "AGM”) in Anoto Group AB (publ) (the ”Company”) has been held on 31 July 2026 and in particular the following decisions were resolved. Balance sheet, income statement and dividend The AGM resolved to adopt the balance sheet, income statement, consolidated balance sheet and consolidated income statement for 2025. Furthermore, it was resolved that no dividend will be distributed and that the distributable profits shall be carried forward. Board composition, remunera

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COA auditors to testify next on spending of Sara's confidential funds — Prosecution

MANILA, Philippines — The prosecution panel of the House of Representatives will shift its focus on how Vice President Sara Duterte’s alleged confidential funds were spent and liquidated when it presents two Commission on Audit (COA) officials and a House records custodian in the impeachment trial that resumes on Monday. The witnesses are expected to testify on the liquidation of the P612.5 million in confidential funds received by the Office of the Vice President and the Department

Magnitude 4.7 quake strikes near Italy's Naples, causing outages, damage

Boulders cascaded onto parked cars, crushing vehicles beneath the rubble on July 31, 2026 after a magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck the Campi Flegrei area near the southern Italian city of Naples, causing power outages, disrupting train and metro services and damaging some buildings, authorities said. The quake, recorded at 7:46 p.m. (1746 GMT), had its epicenter in the Campi Flegrei area to the west of Naples at a depth of about 3 km (2 miles), Italy's National Institute of Geophysics and Volcano