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Sam Jones Wins Gold Coolest man in town – Sam Jones wins gold for Team UK at the ‘skills Olympics’ in Shanghai SHANGHAI, Sept. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — An aircraft maintenance engineer, a lab technician and the coolest refrigeration expert on the planet, are among 21 UK medallists that have shown the World the strength in depth of our nation’s skills. Team UK, the nation’s brightest young apprentices and professionals, were showered with medals as they triumphed in the city of Shanghai picking up two golds, one silver and three bronze medals at the ‘skills Olympics’. A further 13…

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s counterparts across the country are keeping their cards close to their chest on where they stand on the major constitutional reforms Smith is sending to a provincewide vote next month. Smith’s four proposals, three of which would likely require the support of seven legislatures representing over half of Canada’s population (known as the 7/50 rule) and Parliament to implement, are among 10 questions she’s putting to Albertans on Oct. 19.Her ideas, in brief, are: to abolish the Senate; let Alberta, not Ottawa, pick provincial King’s Bench and Court of Appeal judges; allow Alberta to opt out…

September 2026 Xtreme HD IPTV Company & Product Update XtremeDiscount XtremeDiscount Fairfax, Virginia, Sept. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The U.S.-based IPTV provider marks roughly a decade in business with a major September 15 platform update focused on easier setup, sports discovery, remote support, communication and network troubleshooting. XtremeDiscount, a U.S.-based provider of Xtreme HD IPTV service, announced a major platform expansion launched September 15, 2026. The update introduced new TiviMate-based and Smarters-based branded applications, a dedicated Sports Hub, integrated VPN functionality, remote configuration and troubleshooting tools, in-app announcements, and broader access to a free private VPN service. The company…

This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on the fragile state of your connected devices, follow Jennifer Pattison Tuohy. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers’ inboxes on Sunday at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. A decade ago, a group of former Apple engineers built a beautiful smart oven. With a built-in scale, restaurant-grade heating elements, a camera, and the intelligence to recognize a chicken breast and cook it perfectly, the June Oven set the standard for smart cooking appliances. At $1,495, it was absurdly expensive, but…

By The Canadian Press The Canadian Press Posted September 27, 2026 8:35 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size MONTREAL – Polls are opening for the first day of advance polling in Quebec ahead of general elections. Voters have the option of voting today and on Monday, from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m, ahead of the Oct. 5 election.Five parties are expecting to win seats in the election — the Coalition Avenir Québec, the Parti Québécois, the Quebec Liberals, the Quebec Conservatives and Québec solidaire. More on Politics More videos Claims of foreign interference dominated…

The idea was big, exciting, and inspiring: What if we could get every kid in the world access to a computer? For a bunch of thinkers and executives in Silicon Valley, it felt like the way to fix everything. But the One Laptop Per Child initiative, and the XO-1 laptop designed to be given away, were both more complicated than anyone expected.In the next episode of Version History, David Pierce is joined by The Verge’s Adi Robertson and tech journalist David Imel to figure out why OLPC didn’t work, whether there’s anything to learn from the XO-1’s innovative design, and…

MAJURO, Marshall Islands, Sept. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Remittix, a developing PayFi ecosystem focused on crypto-to-bank payments, has introduced BINANCE500, a seven-day rewards campaign advertising 500% additional RTX on qualifying presale purchases. The campaign follows Remittix passing $32 million in contributions and confirming Nov. 24, 2026, as the scheduled date for the RTX token debut. The BINANCE500 name is a Remittix promotional code and should not be interpreted as confirmation of a Binance partnership or listing. Eligibility, allocation and distribution terms apply. Remittix said RTX was priced at $0.21 in its Sept. 25 update, while $0.46 is the announced price…

Rentomojo lists thirteen one-, two- and three-door wardrobe configurations in Delhi from ₹256 to ₹812 a month, on tenures of three to 36 months. Against a purchase, the rental only breaks even at month 56 to 59. A one-year Delhi lease comes with a refundable security deposit of one month’s rent, KYC with a PAN card and a selfie, postpaid billing, and delivery and installation within 48 to 72 hours. Leaving early typically costs one month’s rent, and that charge is waived if the plan relocates to another city or transfers to another customer. Rent Wardrobe in Delhi Instead of…

NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Apollo Group TV has updated information available through its official website to help users find guidance on accessing the streaming platform, checking device compatibility, managing account information, and navigating available service resources. As streaming continues across smart TVs, mobile devices, streaming players, and computers, users often need clear and accessible information before setting up or accessing a service. The updated Apollo Group TV website provides a centralized resource where users can review important information and better understand the steps involved in accessing the platform. The update is designed to make commonly requested…

Multifamily investor and operator Amogh “Mo” Karney is expanding NineFive95 Holdings as the firm targets lender-directed acquisitions, distressed apartment properties and operational turnaroundsKANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Amogh “Mo” Karney, Principal of NineFive95 Holdings, today announced the continued expansion of the company’s distressed multifamily investment and operating strategy, with NineFive95 targeting additional lender-directed, foreclosure-stage and operationally challenged apartment properties across the Midwest and Sun Belt. The expansion represents the next stage for Amogh Karney and NineFive95 Holdings, which has built a multifamily portfolio valued at more than $100 million across 14 properties totaling more than 1,500…