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May 8, 2026 Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today announced that its shareholders approved all proposals at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) 2026, including: Appointment of John DeFord (American, 1962) as new member of the Supervisory Board, with effect from May 8, 2026.Re-appointment of Paul Stoffels (Belgian, 1962), Herna Verhagen (Dutch, 1966) and Sanjay Poonen (American, 1969) as members of the Supervisory Board, with effect from May 8, 2026.Re-appointment of Roy Jakobs (Dutch/German, 1974) as President/CEO and Chairman and member of the Board of Management, with effect…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canada’s unemployment rate rose 0.2 per cent in April as the country lost around 18,000 jobs and more people looked for work. Younger Canadians, though, saw unemployment rise by a larger margin than the overall rate, Statistics Canada shows as the rate for Canadians aged 15 to 24, rose by half a percentage point to 14.3 per cent.While youth unemployment rose 1.3 percentage points in February, to 13.8 per cent, it was unchanged in March. In April, the figure was at 14.3 per cent and hovered close to the recent high of 14.6…

Dublin, May 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Incontinence Pads Market – Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2021-2031F” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The Global Incontinence Pads Market is anticipated to expand from USD 8.24 billion in 2025 to USD 12.51 billion by 2031, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.21% Market growth is predominantly fueled by a rapidly expanding elderly population, a demographic that experiences more frequent incontinence due to natural physiological aging and higher rates of chronic illnesses like neurological conditions and diabetes. Furthermore, increased public awareness about incontinence management and a…

Dublin, May 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Nuclear Decommissioning Services Market – Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2021-2031F” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The Global Nuclear Decommissioning Services Market is anticipated to expand from USD 7.99 billion in 2025 to USD 11.19 billion by 2031, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 5.77%. This industry involves the administrative and technical procedures necessary to permanently shut down nuclear facilities and securely extract radioactive substances. A major factor propelling this growth is the increasing age of power plants worldwide, which necessitates secure dismantling and proper waste handling.…

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 8, 2026 8:23 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Consular officials are on their way to the Canary Islands to meet with four Canadians on board a deadly hantavirus-stricken cruise ship. The federal government says three people with connections to the cruise are isolating at home in Ontario and Quebec, but they aren’t showing symptoms. Get weekly health news Receive the latest medical news and health information delivered to you every Sunday. Officials have not said when and where the affected people arrived in Canada, or whether…

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kawasaki Engines, a division of Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., officially marked the grand opening of its new KTECH Training Center, signaling a major advancement in technical education and workforce development for a leader in gasoline engines for landscape, industrial and consumer markets. Located at the division’s headquarters in Grand Rapids, the facility serves as a global hub for a network of more than 7,400 dealers and 40 customers who use Kawasaki Engines to power their landscape equipment. The new center is designed to address the evolving needs of the modern workforce…

Apple now requires proof of eligibility from US customers who purchase products online at discounted education rates, which also apply to the Apple Watch for the first time. According to a new pop-up message displayed on Apple’s education webstore, Apple is directing students, parents, and teachers to verify their status via Unidays’ third-party verification service — a system the Cupertino company has already implemented in other countries, including the UK.Apple Insider reports that the Unidays service is now also being rolled out to Apple customers in Canada, Australia, Hong Kong, Turkey, and Chile. Eligible customers can use an email address,…

Dublin, May 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Playout Automation & Channel-in-a-Box Market – Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2021-2031F” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The Global Playout Automation and Channel-in-a-Box Market is expected to expand from USD 24.12 billion in 2025 to USD 61.62 billion by 2031, reflecting a 16.92% CAGR These solutions consolidate master control broadcasting tasks into a single software platform, optimizing operations by merging video delivery, graphics, and scheduling. The main factor fueling this growth is the need to swiftly launch multiple TV channels while cutting infrastructure expenses. With broadcasters under heavy…

KEY POINTS Next-gen AI performance: Unstoppable power with 18-core Snapdragon® X2 Elite CPU, next-gen GPU, and up to 80 TOPS NPU for accelerated on-device AICompact, durable and lightweight: Remarkably lightweight sub-1kg chassis constructed from durable and tactile Ceraluminum™True multi-working-day mobility: 33+ hours of battery life with 100W fast charging for uninterrupted productivity anywhere TORONTO, May 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ASUS today announced that the new Zenbook A14 (UX3407), a next-generation ultraportable AI laptop that blends commanding performance with featherweight mobility, is now available in Canada on the ASUS Store and Best Buy. Powered by the latest 18-core Snapdragon® X2…

Dublin, May 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “CNG & LPG Vehicle Market – Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2021-2031F” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The Global market for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) vehicles is anticipated to expand from USD 6.72 billion in 2025 to USD 10.25 billion by 2031, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.29% This industry includes vehicles engineered to run on these alternative fuels, providing a more environmentally friendly and cost-effective travel option than standard diesel or gasoline cars. The market’s upward trajectory is largely…