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Thoughtfully designed essentials across all cabins help customers arrive rested and refreshed on international flightsNew bedding includes plush Signature Class duvets and six-foot blankets for customers in Premium Economy and Economy Class on international flightsSignature Class amenity kits feature high-performance hydration products from Sahajan, a Canadian, award-winning, female-founded skincare companyReusable amenity kits developed with Canadian hospitality partner Hunter Amenities MONTRÉAL, July 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Air Canada is introducing a new collection of premium bedding and thoughtfully designed amenities to elevate rest and comfort for customers on international flights. Launching across all cabins beginning this month, the collection includes…

Lincoln, RI, July 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mobile Beacon, a national nonprofit that provides affordable internet access to nonprofits, schools, libraries, and the communities they serve, today announced the winners of its 2026 JAG EDGE Mobile Connectivity Grants: Cincinnati Youth Collaborative (CYC) in Ohio and Jobs for America’s Graduates – South Dakota (JAG-SD). The grants were announced at the opening night award dinner of the JAG EDGE 2026 Conference, hosted by Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) July 13-16, 2026, in Long Beach, California. Each winning chapter will receive 10 mobile hotspots and one year of internet service for each…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Sales of zero-emission vehicles soared almost 20 per cent in May, according to Statistics Canada, with more than 18,000 sold across the country. Zero-emission vehicle sales in Canada have been rising sharply ever since the federal government revived consumer rebates for some electric vehicles (EVs) in February.EV sales have also been increasing ever since the war in the Middle East launched at the end of February and sent gas prices surging.Statistics Canada said Wednesday that there were a total of 190,564 new motor vehicles sold in May, including zero-emission vehicles and traditional…

A senior Trump administration official has publicly critiqued global geopolitical discussions about a “middle powers” strategy, calling it a distraction. In a series of X posts uploaded on Tuesday, U.S. Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby also rejected the idea that countries may look away from purchasing American military equipment.“There is a lot of commentary that, due to alleged frustrations with the United States, the American defense industrial base will lose out on the market for weaponry. But this is neither feasible nor accurate,” Colby wrote. “From our point of view, a collective middle powers strategy is based on…

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, July 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Prairie grain will move on the Hudson Bay Railway to the Port of Churchill later this week, marking the first grain movement through the northern corridor since 2020 and another major milestone in the revitalization of Canada’s only deepwater Arctic seaport connected to the North American rail system. Beginning Friday July 17, the grain will travel north through Manitoba on the Hudson Bay Railway, from The Pas, Manitoba, to the Port of Churchill for export. Multiple export vessels will ship the grain later this summer to global markets. “This is an important…

The FIFA World Cup 2026 has announced that Tom Cruise will join a star-studded pregame closing ceremony. The ceremony will take place ahead of the final match at New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday, July 19, and celebrate the 48 teams’ journey across the three host countries and 16 host cities throughout the tournament.The Top Gun star will make a special appearance during the show, which will feature performances from Italian singer-songwriter Laura Pausini, Pussycat Dolls member Nicole Scherzinger, English singer-songwriter Robbie Williams and YouTube star and streamer IShowSpeed. EGOT winner Jennifer Hudson will also deliver a special rendition…

Port of Dakar, SenegalThe Port of Dakar, a key entry point for international trade and fuel imports, has been at the centre of recent customs enforcement actions. JOHANNESBURG, July 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Frontline Strategic Communications today released a new report examining concerns over due process, prolonged pre-trial detention and structural weaknesses in Senegal’s customs code that legal observers and economic analysts argue may be affecting investor confidence and the country’s international credibility. Based on publicly available court filings, legal documents and public statements, the report examines legal and economic developments arising from Senegal’s ongoing anti-corruption campaign and their…

Samsung gave a sneak peek of the “brand new shape” for its upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8 in a new teaser for Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The video includes a few shots of Spidey taking a foldable phone off a 3D printer and opening it book-style, but each shot is heavily obscured by lens flares. This is likely the redesigned Galaxy Z Fold 8, which is rumored to have a wider, passport-like shape.Apple is also rumored to be readying a foldable iPhone with a similar design, which could launch later this year. Samsung’s expected to announce the wider Galaxy Z…

JERSEY CITY, N.J., July 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lotto.com, the nation’s first online lottery platform to digitally deliver draw games and scratch tickets, announced today the appointments of Ruxandra Tereanu as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Amanda Coyle as Vice President of Human Resources, strengthening its executive leadership team as the company continues its growth across the United States. “Ruxandra and Amanda bring a powerful combination of operational expertise, leadership experience, and people-first thinking that will help drive Lotto.com’s next phase of growth,” said Thomas Metzger, CEO of Lotto.com. “As we continue expanding our platform and reach, their leadership…

PHILADELPHIA, July 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AstroTurf® has completed the installation of a new field at the Philadelphia Phillies Urban Youth Academy, delivering an upgraded baseball environment just ahead of All-Star Week 2026 in Philadelphia. The timing is significant. The city will be one of baseball’s focal points this summer, and the academy field will help extend that spotlight into a space built not for one weekend, but for year-round community use and player development. The field strengthens a facility that already plays a major role in baseball and softball access across the city. The Phillies Urban Youth Academy…