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ATLANTA, April 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — April 13, 2026 – Blaze Pizza claims top four on Pizza Marketplace’s 2026 Top 100 Movers & Shakers list, standing out among leading pizza brands for its continued innovation, franchise growth and category leadership. The annual ranking recognizes influential and forward-thinking brands shaping the pizza industry. Blaze Pizza was highlighted for the love and loyalty seen from its guests and the grit of the Blaze franchise partners who enable Blaze Pizza’s signature “Fast Fire’d” experience with a sophisticated, digital-first growth strategy. A major driver of that momentum has been the brand’s strategic evolution…
LAS VEGAS, April 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Expanse Studios, a subsidiary of Meridian Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: MRDN), today announced the deployment of proprietary jackpot and tournament mechanics across its portfolio, providing B2B operator partners with engagement tools designed to enhance player entertainment value. The system introduces two jackpot formats—Happy Hour Jackpot and Mystery Jackpot—alongside four tournament competition variants. Operators can control prize structures, scheduling parameters, and promotional configurations through platform interfaces. Happy Hour Jackpot provides scheduled jackpot events aligned with operator promotional strategies, enabling coordinated marketing campaigns and player communication around jackpot opportunities. Mystery Jackpot delivers multi-tier progressive prize…
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, April 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On the evening of April 15, HRH Prince Turki Alfaisal, Acting Chairman of the Board of Trustees of King Faisal Foundation, and King Faisal Prize Secretary General Dr. Abdulaziz Alsebail took the stage to honor the laureates of the King Faisal Prize’s 48th session — a celebration of minds whose work echoed far beyond the walls of their laboratories and lecture halls. The ceremony this year is coinciding with a landmark milestone: the 50th anniversary of the King Faisal Foundation, established in 1976 and launching its Prize in 1979. Key scientists…
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 15, 2026 2:50 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Nova Scotia government is exploring whether to create a transit network to link Halifax with three rural communities. The province says it’s looking to gauge interest from service providers for a new system connecting the capital city with Truro, Wolfville and Bridgewater. Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won’t miss a trending story. It says the inter-municipal transit system would offer regular, dependable travel along routes…
Washington, DC, April 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD) hosted its first Capitol Hill briefing, Frontotemporal Degeneration: Shining a Light on a Little-Known Dementia, on April 14 in the Rayburn House Office Building. The event brought together Hill staffers with caregivers, advocates, researchers, and federal leaders to raise awareness of frontotemporal degeneration (FTD) and highlight the urgent need for greater investment in research and support services. A recording of the Capitol Hill briefing is available on AFTD’s YouTube channel. AFTD was honored to be joined by Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Chair of the Congressional Assisting Caregivers Today (ACT) Caucus, who…
A salmonella outbreak in Canada linked to pistachio products continues to cause illness a year after the first cases were reported because of a number of factors making it “difficult to control.” The first cases were reported in early March 2025. Thirteen months later, the number of illnesses has reached 189, with the majority reported in Ontario and Quebec.April Hexemer, the director of the outbreak management division at the Public Health Agency of Canada, said the shelf life of pistachios, wide distribution of products, and a complex supply chain are keeping the outbreak alive.“It is an unusual outbreak in many…
A jury has found that concert giant Live Nation and its Ticketmaster subsidiary had a harmful monopoly over big concert venues, dealing the company a loss in a lawsuit over claims brought by dozens of U.S. states. A Manhattan federal jury deliberated for four days before reaching its decision Wednesday in the closely watched case, which gave fans the equivalent of a backstage pass to a business that dominates live entertainment in the U.S. and beyond.Live Nation Entertainment owns, operates, controls booking for or has an equity interest in hundreds of venues. Its subsidiary Ticketmaster is widely considered to be…
SANTA ROSA VALLEY, Calif., April 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE:TOL), the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, today announced the final opportunity to purchase a new home at Santa Rosa Valley Estates, a prestigious gated community of just 18 luxury homes in Santa Rosa Valley, California. Only a few homes remain available in this sought-after enclave, which offers sprawling 2- to 3-acre equestrian home sites and stunning home designs. Santa Rosa Valley Estates features modern, open floor plans with 5 to 6 bedrooms, 5.5 to 6.5 bathrooms, and 3- to 4-car garages. Homes range in size up…
HOUSTON, April 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HyOrc Corporation (OTCQB: HYOR) today announced the successful completion of the on-site process verification phase with Bureau Veritas, a globally recognized testing, inspection, and certification body, for its waste-to-methanol synthesis technology. The verification program, conducted over multiple site visits, assessed the performance, stability, and operational characteristics of HyOrc’s integrated RDF-to-methanol system. The Company expects to receive formal certification from Bureau Veritas following completion of final documentation. This milestone represents a critical step toward commercial deployment of HyOrc’s technology and supports the advancement of its planned pilot facility in Porto, Portugal, as well as…
Ikea’s popular Varmblixt lamp just got a smart home glow-up. The delightfully bulbous light now features color-changing, dimming, and smart home control. I tested the new smart lamp in my daughter’s room and found it made a great bedside lamp and added a fun touch of ambiance to her space. While she’s rarely a fan of me adding smart tech to her room, she did give this an “It’s nice” accolade — high praise from my 15-year-old.The donut lamp, as it’s known for its distinctive shape resembling everyone’s favorite sweet treat, can be wall-mounted or set flat on a table.…