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Dallas, TX, April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — When a person is charged with a crime in Texas, the decision they face is enormous: take a plea deal or go to trial. Most defendants assume that question begins and ends in the trial courtroom. Dallas criminal defense attorney John Helms says that thinking is dangerously incomplete. In a newly published video, Helms lays out a case that the appeals process should be on every defendant’s mind from the very first meeting with their lawyer, not just after a conviction. The reason is simple: a trial attorney who does not understand…

Fort Wayne, IN, April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Premier Truck Rental has been named a National Association of Fleet Administrators (NAFA) Top 100 Fleet award recipient for the fourth consecutive year. This recognition highlights PTR’s continued commitment to running one of the most efficient and well-managed commercial fleets in the country, with the award honoring top-performing commercial fleets across the United States. As a part of the selection process, PTR completed an in-depth application that was reviewed against ten key areas of fleet performance, including accountability, asset management, business management, financial management, use of technology and information, maintenance management,…

NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cataclean®, the trusted brand in fuel and exhaust system cleaning solutions, in the Holley Performance Brands (NYSE: HLLY) portfolio, today announced the launch of Cataclean® Diesel Exhaust System & DPF Cleaner, a new diesel-specific emissions system treatment that expands the Cataclean line into a new vehicle segment, bringing the brand to diesel truck owners, commercial vehicle operators and other diesel drivers seeking solutions to help restore emissions system performance and efficiency, while also supporting Holley’s American Performance chemicals expansion strategy. Cataclean Diesel Exhaust System & DPF Cleaner is designed to benefit diesel engines…

SAN FRANCISCO, April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — National shareholder rights law firm Hagens Berman is notifying investors that a securities class action lawsuit related to the initial suit has been filed against Driven Brands Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: DRVN) and its top executives. The related case expands the initial Class Period and seeks to represent investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Driven Brands common stock between May 3, 2023 and February 24, 2026. The initial and related case follow Driven Brands’ February 25 and February 26, 2026 announcements that investors should no longer rely on previously filed financial statements which…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Peace Tower in Ottawa will eventually lose its green colour for several years after crews replace its roof. Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) told Global News Thursday that the work is part of the wider Centre Block rehabilitation project.The work, which began in 2020, is expected to continue until 2031, and Centre Block is expected to reopen to the public by 2032.When it does, the public can expect several new features, including museum-esque exhibits, a multimedia theatre and on-site classrooms to educate visitors about Parliament. Get daily National news Get…

SAN FRANCISCO, April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ImmunityBio, Inc. (NASDAQ: IBRX) faces a securities class action lawsuit which seeks to represent investors who purchased or otherwise acquired ImmunityBio securities between January 19, 2026 and March 24, 2026. The lawsuit follows news that the FDA sent a warning letter to the company concerning claims made by its executive chairman and Chief Scientific and Medical Officer (Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong) regarding ImmunityBio’s lead biologic product (Anktiva), which the FDA said were misleading efficacy claims. This news drove the price of ImmunityBio shares down over 21% on March 24, 2026. The developments have…

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RENO, Nev., April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ITS Logistics, an Echo Global Logistics company, today released its April forecast in the ITS Logistics U.S. Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index. This month, the index elevates all port and rail ramp regions to levels of concern, as the ongoing Strait of Hormuz crisis collides with four years of trucking capacity exits, driving higher fuel costs amid surging seasonal demand. The convergence is producing the first sustained transportation cost pressure since the post-pandemic freight cycle, compounded by rising cargo theft and tightening driver regulation enforcement. “Shippers should be prepared for post-COVID era increases…

Microsoft is preparing to launch new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop models in the coming months. Windows Central reports that the refreshed models will include both Intel and Qualcomm variants, with Microsoft opting for an OLED display option for the Surface Laptop this year.Microsoft is expected to launch new Surface Pro and Laptop models with Intel’s Core Ultra 3 chips first, followed by Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 variants later this summer. This is reportedly because Qualcomm’s latest chips are in short supply, but it reverses Microsoft’s trend of shipping Qualcomm-powered Surface devices to consumers first in recent years.The Surface Laptop OLED…

WUHU, China, April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Recently, international oil prices have continued to fluctuate at a high level of $120 per barrel, with fuel prices in many European countries surging by over 16% in just two weeks. The soaring cost of travel has become a major concern for households and consumers worldwide. According to calculations by the clean energy organization Transport & Environment, if oil prices remain above $100 per barrel for an extended period, the fuel cost per 100 kilometers for gasoline vehicles will reach as high as €14.20—meaning that for an average family driving 20,000 kilometers…