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Canada is “closely monitoring” a new warning about the strain on North American electricity grids driven by artificial intelligence data centres, Natural Resources Canada says. This comes after the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) – an electricity watchdog for Canada, the U.S. and Mexico – issued an alert warning this week that data centres are causing strain on North America’s electricity grids.NERC issued a Level 3 alert, which is the agency’s highest alert rating, on Monday, warning that electricity grids “did not have sufficient processes, procedures, or methods to address risks associated with computational loads.”“Examples of this load include…

Rockford, IL, May 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SupplyCore, a trusted supplier to governmental agencies since 1987, has been awarded a Sourcewell cooperative contract for Public Safety Training and Simulation Equipment and Technology. Eligible cities, state governments, and other public agencies can now purchase essential public safety, fire, EMS, and tactical equipment and training solutions directly from SupplyCore, making it easier to train and maintain readiness of first responders. SupplyCore was awarded this Sourcewell cooperative contract following a transparent, competitive solicitation process. Using this contract, participating agencies save time and administrative work by avoiding the need to issue their own…

Dublin, May 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Smart and Mobile Supply Chain Solutions Market – Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2021-2031F” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The Global Smart and Mobile Supply Chain Solutions Market is anticipated to expand from USD 25.79 billion in 2025 to USD 49.26 billion by 2031, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 11.39% These solutions blend conventional supply chain practices with cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence, mobile computing, and the Internet of Things to boost operational responsiveness, efficiency, and transparency. This expansion is largely fueled by the growing need…

The BBC is hosting a party for David Attenborough at the Royal Albert Hall. Cinemas are playing his nature films. Friends have spent weeks lavishing praise on the man and his work. But the world’s most famous wildlife presenter is likely to be uncomfortable with all the attention as he celebrates his 100th birthday on Friday, said Alastair Fothergill, the producer of some of Attenborough’s most well-known documentaries. “He’s always been very clear to all of us that work with him: ‘Remember, the animals are the stars, I’m not,’’’ Fothergill told The Associated Press. “So, yes, surprisingly for one of the most famous men…

Dublin, May 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Mobility Aid Medical Devices Market – Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2021-2031F” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The Global market for mobility aid medical devices is expected to expand from USD 6.02 billion in 2025 to USD 7.99 billion by 2031, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.83%. This industry includes essential support equipment like mobility scooters, crutches, walkers, and wheelchairs, which are specifically crafted to foster physical independence for individuals with movement restrictions. Growth in this sector is largely driven by a worldwide increase in…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canada men’s soccer captain Alphonso Davies sustained a left hamstring injury in Bayern Munich’s Champions League semifinal against Paris Saint-Germain, putting his availability for the upcoming World Cup in doubt.The German club announced Friday on its X account that Davies will be out “several weeks” after picking up the injury in Bayern’s 1-1 draw with PSG on Wednesday.Canada Soccer said it remains in touch with Bayern’s medical team and is keeping close contact with Davies.“Our focus is on supporting his recovery and providing every available resource, including specialized soft tissue expertise, to…

This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent every Friday from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they’re going to change your life. Opt in for Optimizer here.A fitness band is for bettering yourself, but casually. It’s lightweight, easy to wear, and not something you have to think too hard about. It’s cheaper than a smartwatch. You get your steps, basic heart rate, and some sleep tracking. Maybe you can see the time, maybe you can’t. But unlike many wearables today, a fitness tracker wasn’t truly meant to be a companion…

MONACO, May 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Crypto market news is turning toward AlphaPepe after the presale crossed $1.1 million raised during Stage 15, pushing the project deeper into its Q2 launch window ahead of the exchange debut. The move comes as Bitcoin price prediction headlines continue to focus on the $150,000 target, with institutional analysts pointing to ETF inflows, corporate accumulation, and improving liquidity as key drivers behind the next major BTC move. Bitcoin remains the blue-chip benchmark in this setup, but its upside still depends on large-scale ETF demand, institutional conviction, and broader market support building over time.…

CNH announces voting results of 2026 Annual General Meeting and publishes 2025 Sustainability Report Basildon, May 8, 2026 CNH Industrial N.V. (NYSE: CNH) today held its 2026 Annual General Meeting (2026 AGM) of shareholders. Among the voting items, shareholders voted to re-appoint Suzanne Heywood and Gerrit Marx as executive directors; re-appoint Elizabeth Bastoni, Howard W. Buffett, Karen Linehan, Alessandro Nasi, and Vagn Sørensen as non-executive directors; and appoint Richard Palmer and Lorenzo Simonelli as non-executive directors. Shareholders approved the Company’s 2025 financial statements prepared under IFRS. Shareholders also approved a dividend in cash of $0.10 per outstanding common share, totaling…

Dublin, May 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Mesenchymal Stem Cells Market – Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2021-2031F” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The Global market for mesenchymal stem cells is expected to expand from USD 2.98 billion in 2025 to USD 4.95 billion by 2031, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 8.83%. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are multipotent stromal cells characterized by their ability to stick to plastic, display distinct surface markers, and transform into adipocytes, chondroblasts, and osteoblasts. This market’s expansion is largely fueled by continuous progress in regenerative medicine, heightened investments…