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DENVER, July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Reading Guru, a leading provider of online Orton-Gillingham reading tutoring, today announced the launch of its free Dyslexia Screening Test, a tool designed to help parents independently check whether their child may be showing signs of dyslexia or other reading difficulties – no matter what their school or state says. The screening test, available at readingguru.com/dyslexia-test, takes just 5 to 10 minutes to complete and is administered by a parent at home. It combines two research-informed components: a nonsense-word decoding check, which measures a child’s ability to sound out unfamiliar letter combinations…

Houston, TX, July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — When a Texas veteran picks up groceries at a Combined Arms food distribution or logs into the Texas Veterans Network to find benefits and resources, they’ll now encounter one simple question: Are you registered to vote? That prompt, and the trusted, nonpartisan resources it connects them to, is the centerpiece of Civic After Service, a new campaign Combined Arms launched. The idea is to meet veterans where they already are. Rather than asking people to seek out civic information, Combined Arms is weaving it into the services veterans use every day. The…

ROANOKE, VIRGINIA, July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Virginia Credit Union is continuing its multiyear, $150,000 commitment to Goodwill Industries of the Valleys in support of The Excel Center, the Commonwealth’s first adult high school. With its 2026 installment of $30,000, VACU’s cumulative contribution to the program now totals $90,000 since 2023, underscoring the credit union’s sustained investment in adult education and workforce development. Support of The Excel Center began in 2023 with a $10,000 gift from Member One Federal Credit Union — at the time, a separately chartered credit union based in Roanoke — to help launch the school…

Charleston, SC, July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Palmetto Publishing releases a new historical fiction novel, The Sultana’s Saboteur, a visceral exploration of the Reconstruction Era written by Danny T. and Elizabeth P. Ferguson. The novel places a fictional saboteur at the heart of America’s worst maritime catastrophe and traces his path through the violent decades that followed.  Beginning in April 1865, just twelve days after President Lincoln’s assassination, the story opens with the destruction of the Sultana near Memphis. Skeletal survivors of Confederate prison camps who are finally heading home have their hopes and dreams shattered by disaster. The novel follows a dark protagonist, Rummy Joe Greene, who is responsible for the sabotage. This embittered Confederate veteran escapes into the…

Dublin, July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Medical Ventilators Market” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global market for medical ventilators is projected to grow from $2.9 billion in 2025 to $4.4 billion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3% from 2025 through 2030. This growth reflects an increasing demand for effective respiratory care across various healthcare settings due to the rising prevalence of respiratory disorders and critical care needs. Medical ventilators are indispensable tools used in hospitals, clinics, and home care settings to support patients with severe respiratory issues or during surgical procedures.…

Dublin, July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Global Orthopedic Surgical Robots Market” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. This report offers an in-depth analysis of the global orthopedic surgical robots market, spotlighting market trends and future forecasts. Covering global revenue for 2024 and projections from 2025 to 2030, it segments the market by component, application, end-user industry, and region. The regional analysis includes North America, Europe, the Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Africa (MEA), and South America, emphasizing key nations in these areas. The report delves into the orthopedic surgical robots market ecosystem, encompassing robotic platforms, software, accessories, and…

HANGZHOU, China, July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Geely Auto Group is building momentum in China’s premium new energy vehicle market as the Zeekr 9X earns top owner endorsement in its price tier. According to the 2026 First‑Half New Energy Vehicle Brand Health Study from China‑based consultancy LandRoads, the Zeekr 9X recorded a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 83.9, the highest among vehicles priced above RMB 500,000 (approx. USD 73,000). LandRoads’ findings, drawn from responses by over 10,000 new energy vehicle owners, underscore strong owner satisfaction and brand health for the Zeekr 9X, indicating its positive reception in China’s highly…

A lobster fishing group in Nova Scotia has failed in its bid to persuade a judge that a First Nation does not have the treaty right to commercially fish for lobster out of season and without a licence. In a decision released Wednesday, Nova Scotia Supreme Court Justice Ann Smith says the Unified Fisheries Conservation Alliance could not proceed with its claim against the Sipekne’katik First Nation because the court lacked jurisdiction.“(The alliance’s) claim is fatally flawed, unsustainable and must be struck,” Smith’s ruling says.Neither a spokesman for the alliance nor the First Nation could be reached for comment Thursday.Established…

Orlando, FL, July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RedTeam Software, a leading provider of construction management software built by contractors for contractors, is pleased to announce the appointment of Connor Schone as Vice President of Finance. In this role, Schone will lead RedTeam’s financial strategy, planning and operations, helping drive sustainable growth while supporting the company’s continued investment in innovative technology for commercial contractors as RedTeam continues to expand its product portfolio and customer base. “Connor brings a thoughtful, data-driven approach to financial leadership that aligns perfectly with RedTeam’s long-term vision,” said Craig Tate, Chief Executive Officer of RedTeam Software.…

Character.AI’s plan to become more than just an LLM-powered chatbot platform is going beyond interactive books, comics, and audio dramas. Today, the company announced the debut of c.ai Series — short-form, episodic videos designed to be watched and interacted with — on your phone.Unlike traditional microdrama services that feature cheaply produced, live-action shows starring human performers, c.ai Series are animated and almost entirely made with generative AI. The company’s interest in getting into the microdrama space isn’t surprising considering that it’s projected to become a $26 billion industry in the next few years. And even though some young people have…