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MCLEAN, Va., June 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Statement by Andy Green, executive vice president of HII and president of HII’s Mission Technologies division, on the U.S. Navy’s selection of HII’s ROMULUS Unmanned Surface Vessel to advance to the at-sea testing phase of the Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel (MUSV) program: “HII is proud that ROMULUS USV has advanced to the U.S. Navy’s Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel evaluation phase, a milestone that reflects HII’s longstanding track record for delivering mission-ready autonomous capabilities that support the U.S. Navy’s evolving operational requirements. “At the core of the ROMULUS USV is HII’s extensive experience…

BEDFORD, Texas, June 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Four-Star Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf led the coalition forces to a decisive victory in the Gulf War and quickly became a national hero. The general officer’s pistol he carried throughout the conflict will be offered in Rock Island Auction Company’s June 27 “The American Sale,” a highly curated, one-night event honoring America’s 250th birthday. Gen. Schwarzkopf needs no introduction for those alive during the Gulf War. The leader of CENTCOM famously orchestrated the overwhelmingly successful “100-hour war” ground offensive to liberate Kuwait after its invasion by Iraqi forces. The increased media coverage…

BRISTOL, R.I., June 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Roger Williams University welcomes Brian G. Williams, D.M., into his new position today as Interim President of the university. Williams will guide the institution through the upcoming academic year while advancing key strategic priorities focused on student success, academic excellence, community engagement, and institutional stability. Williams brings over 30 years of experience in university administration and has spent the last decade at RWU serving in numerous capacities, including Vice President of Enrollment Management & Marketing, Chief of Staff, and senior executive partner to the university’s president. Dedicated to student-centered leadership and organizational…

SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — June marks National Dairy Month, and Dairy Council of California is spotlighting how dairy supports healthy communities across the state through a campaign focused on access, nutrition and leadership. This year’s effort centers on expanding access to nutritious foods, advancing science-based nutrition education and elevating leadership within California’s dairy community. “As we celebrate National Dairy Month, we’re proud to highlight the many ways dairy supports the health of people and communities,” said Amy DeLisio, a registered dietitian nutritionist and CEO of Dairy Council of California. “From helping families access nutritious foods during…

CHICAGO, June 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, RateFit — the new wellness-driven lifestyle brand from Rate — launches with The Founder’s Drop, a 14-piece debut collection of everyday performance wear for men and women in sizes XS–XL for women and S–XXL for men. The collection plays to the rhythm of hybrid lives — the morning workout that flows into a coffee meeting and then to a cross-country flight. Every piece is considered, with an elevated palette and accessible prices from $46 to $105. The apparel is available immediately at RateFit.com and through the Rate App. “I set out to…

By Kyle Duggan The Canadian Press Posted June 1, 2026 12:14 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size South Korean defence firm Hanwha says it has reached a deal with Algoma Steel to supply military-grade steel for the possible manufacturing of land defence vehicles in Canada. Hanwha said in April it had reached a separate agreement with Canada’s Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association on a prospective joint venture to make military land vehicles for the Canadian Armed Forces and for export to allies.These agreements, which would support industries hit hard by U.S. tariffs, are contingent on…

AI giant Anthropic said on Monday it has confidentially filed for a U.S. initial public offering, teeing up what could become a watershed moment for Wall Street’s AI frenzy. The move sets up a high-stakes test of whether investor appetite for the AI revolution that has reshaped white-collar work around the world can match the sky-high expectations surrounding the booming sector.Anthropic, which operates AI chatbot Claude, did not disclose the size or the terms of the offering. It last raised US$65 billion at a post-money valuation of $965 billion in late May, putting it ahead of rival OpenAI.The crucial step toward a…

Human remains discovered in a river in Washington state have been identified by police as those of 42-year-old Alaskan Bush People star Matt Brown, days after family members took to social media to address speculation that the body of the reality show cast member had been spotted. The Okanogan County Sheriff said Brown was discovered Saturday along the Okanogan River by a private search party and later formally identified by the coroner’s office, according to a Facebook update.“The cause and manner of death will be determined by the Coroner’s Office,” the department added Sunday, before sending its condolences to Brown’s family…

New York, June 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) today announced its 2026 MDA Engage Symposium series, bringing free, in-person educational and community-building events to four cities across the country. Designed to unite people and families living with neuromuscular disease, the 2026 symposiums, held in collaboration with MDA Care Centers, will take place in: Hershey, PA – July 18, Hershey Lodge with Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center – Agenda Welcome remarks by Dr. Mansoureh Mamarabadi, MDA Care Center Director, Penn State Health Keynote Speakers, Dr. Xiaowei Su, Penn State Health and Dr. John…

Nvidia has officially entered the world of consumer laptop chips with the RTX Spark, and several device makers already have hardware lined up for it. Microsoft, Asus, HP, MSI, Lenovo, and Dell are expected to launch RTX Spark laptops sometime this fall, and some of those partner companies have shared details about what we can expect.The common feature shared by all of the upcoming launches is that Arm-based Nvidia RTX Spark superchip, though several variations are in the pipeline. The flagship version unveiled by Nvidia at Computex includes 20 CPU cores, 6,144 GPU cores, and 128GB of LPDDR5X memory —…