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In 2018 I bet my reputation and self-worth on a huge crowdfunded game design project. It could have been a failure for many reasons, but the one I became most worried about was losing all of the work that was stored locally on my home-built PC — a scenario that would have left a lot of people very upset and placed me in deep trouble. I wasn’t irresponsible, I had local backups, but at some point I found myself in custody of so many important files that it scared me. And no matter how many redundancies I could build at…

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Aug. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ruvi AI has now surpassed 60% completion in Phase 4 of its token presale, marking another significant milestone for the AI-powered blockchain ecosystem following the rapid sellout of Phase 3 in less than a month. The latest announcement highlights the continued momentum behind the project as participation steadily increases during Phase 4. Having already demonstrated strong demand throughout previous presale stages, Ruvi AI is continuing to attract participants interested in the growing intersection of artificial intelligence and blockchain technology. With more than half of the Phase 4 allocation now secured,…

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Aug. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nimbura has announced the introduction of enhanced features across its digital lending platform, supporting continued development of 24-hour loan application and processing services. The update reflects ongoing changes within the financial technology sector, where digital accessibility, streamlined workflows, and efficient information management remain central priorities. The latest enhancements focus on improving the application experience, strengthening information accessibility, and refining processing procedures throughout the platform. Financial service providers across many markets continue to adopt technology-driven solutions designed to simplify customer interactions while maintaining operational standards and regulatory compliance. The expansion of digital…

Milford, CT , Aug. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Chris Affinito, Chief Revenue Officer at Total Mortgage Services, has been named to National Mortgage Professional’s 2025 “40 Under 40” list, recognizing the industry’s most influential rising leaders shaping the future of mortgage lending. At just 29 years old, Affinito’s recognition reflects not only his rapid rise within the industry, but also the leadership mindset, innovation, and people-first philosophy that continue to drive meaningful growth across the organization. The annual “40 Under 40” recognition honors mortgage professionals nationwide who are redefining leadership within an evolving industry through innovation, performance, and impact.…

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A car bomb exploded Saturday in southwestern Colombia, the army said, a day after conservative political neophyte Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in as Colombia’s new president. The army alleged the attack was carried out by two dissident groups of the now-defunct Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC. The groups did not accept the peace agreement that FARC signed a decade ago with the Colombian government.The explosion took place at a toll plaza on the Pan-American Highway, the main road in the country’s southwest. The army said two security guards suffered minor injuries in the attack. One of the guards told authorities…

X is ending its controversial revenue-sharing program for content creators, which has seen numerous revisions under Elon Musk’s reign. In its place, it’s launching a new Original Content Rewards program on September 8th. To be eligible, creators must have at least 500 verified followers and at least 500,000 Home Timeline impressions from verified users in the last 90 days, among other requirements.Creators will then earn revenue based on “qualified impressions” on “original content.”Qualified impressions are unique impressions from Premium subscribers “on the Home Timeline feed, where at least 50% of the post is visible.” What qualifies as “original content” exactly?…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size B.C. Premier David Eby is set to provide an update Saturday afternoon as crews continue battling fast-moving wildfires across the province. The briefing will include Emergency Management Minister Kelly Greene, Forests Minister Ravi Parmar and senior officials with the BC Wildfire Service.The update comes as about 20,000 residents of Summerland and Peachland were forced from their homes by a wildfire that grew rapidly on Friday. Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won’t miss a trending story. The wildfire is one of…

OTTAWA, Aug. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With Saskatchewan’s lieutenant governor firing the pistol to officially open the 48th annual Legion National Championships during the opening ceremonies, competition got underway on Friday August 6. Over 800 athletes from across Canada have gathered at Regina’s Canada Games Complex in Saskatchewan to compete in a range of track and field events until August 9. “What an exciting opportunity for you to meet other young competitors from across Canada!” shared the Honourable Bernadette McIntyre, Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan in a welcome message posted to all athletes. “You will find that you have much in…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A Porter Airlines flight was cancelled after a young child repeatedly refused to wear a seatbelt during takeoff, forcing the aircraft to return to the terminal. In a statement to Global News, Porter said that on Aug. 6, the aircraft had already left the gate and was taxiing toward the runway scheduled for Toronto, when the child stood up and refused to buckle their seatbelt. Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won’t miss a trending story. The airline said both the…