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MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, Wash., Sept. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hamed Dadgour is the new owner of Minuteman Press in Mountlake Terrace, WA. Hamed purchased 47-year business Printing Plus from retiring owner Michael Torres, who owned the business for 35 years. After spending 15 years in the tech industry, Hamed made the leap into business ownership with a clear vision: to build long-term relationships, serve other local businesses, and create something of his own. Drawn to the Minuteman Press franchise model for its strong financial foundation, repeat customer base, and supportive network, Hamed is now focused on carrying forward the legacy…

JOHANNESBURG, Sept. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Changan Automobile unveiled the new DEEPAL S05 REEV and UNI-S HEV at the 2026 WesBank Festival of Motoring in Kyalami, alongside the return of its commercial vehicle range. The launch marks another step forward in Changan’s regional footprint within South Africa’s growing new energy vehicle market. Designed in Italy and engineered in the UK, the DEEPAL S05 REEV is a premium mid-size SUV built on a range-extended electric vehicle platform, offering an EV driving experience without range anxiety. A single electric motor produces 160kW and 320Nm, while a 1.5-litre petrol engine (72kW/125Nm) functions…

Rewards banking app converts rent payments into points redeemable for flights and hotels, powered by OdynnKINGSTON, England, Sept. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rentd, the UK’s first rental rewards banking app, today announced the launch of the Rentd app, turning renters’ single largest monthly expense into points redeemable for flights, hotels, and everyday spend. Embedded travel and loyalty capabilities within the Rentd app are powered by Odynn, an AI-powered loyalty and travel technology platform. The launch marks the next phase and major evolution for the company, from its original proptech model into a rewards-first fintech product. Founded by Ahmed Gamal…

Brampton construction technology company is asking federal, provincial and municipal governments for three changes, and is calling on other Canadian construction technology firms to joinBRAMPTON, Ontario, Sept. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SMARTBUILD Construction Solutions Inc. today launched the BUY CANADIAN TECHNOLOGY Initiative, a nationwide campaign calling on governments to extend Buy Canadian and Buy Ontario procurement policy to software and digital platforms. The campaign is directed at federal, provincial and municipal officials, and asks governments to take three steps: 1. Name construction and infrastructure software as a strategic category2. Set procurement thresholds that reflect what software contracts actually cost rather than…

PARK RIDGE, Ill., Sept. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MDRT welcomes Clay Gillespie, CFP, CLU, as MDRT President and Brad J. Myers, ChFC, as Secretary. As leaders of The Premier Association of Financial Professionals®, they and others on the Executive Committee will spend the next 12 months supporting MDRT members in personal and professional development to serve their clients with the highest standards of ethics, knowledge, service and productivity. Gillespie succeeds John F. Nichols, MSM, CLU, who will serve as MDRT’s 2027 Immediate Past President. Aurora L. Tancock, CFP, FLMI, and Simon D. Lister, Dip PFS, will assume new roles…

Takaaki (Tad) Tanaka Canon U.S.A. Announces Takaaki Tanaka as Chief Financial Officer Melville, NY, Sept. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is proud to announce that Takaaki (Tad) Tanaka has been appointed to the position of Senior Vice President, Finance & Accounting and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). A 31-year Canon veteran, Mr. Tanaka brings extensive financial expertise gained across key global offices, including past leadership roles at Canon Virginia, Canon U.S.A., and Canon Europe. Most recently, he served as General Manager of Canon Inc.’s Finance Division, a position he held since 2023.…

Free public activation featured court time for the public, professional pickleball players from Major League Pickleball, nonprofit community programming, and immersive brand experiences during one of the biggest weeks in racquet sports NEW YORK, Sept. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CityPickle, New York City’s home for pickleball, transformed the heart of Times Square into a one-of-a-kind pickleball destination with CityPicklePalooza, a five-day celebration of America’s fastest-growing sport that took place August 26–30. Presented by CityPickle in partnership with Times Square Alliance, CityPicklePalooza was a free public activation that brought a professional pickleball court to one of the world’s most iconic…

MONTREAL, Sept. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Launching September 1, 2026, the fintech platform will provide access to stocks, ETFs, commodities, forex, and other financial assets, supported by social and copy-trading tools. TrendEadvisor.com today announced the official launch of its online trading and investment platform, designed to make participation in global financial markets more accessible, connected and easier to navigate. The platform brings multiple asset classes into one digital environment, allowing users to explore opportunities across stocks, exchange-traded funds, cryptocurrencies, commodities, forex and other financial instruments. Instead of moving between disconnected services, TrendEadvisor gives users one place to research markets,…

By Sammy Hudes The Canadian Press Posted September 1, 2026 9:15 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The union representing nearly 19,000 Canadian auto workers is set to open contract talks with Stellantis Tuesday, marking the final round of its bargaining with the Detroit Three. Unifor has already ratified new collective agreements with Ford Motor Co. and General Motors this summer with current deals set to expire Sept. 20.Unifor typically uses pattern bargaining for its auto sector negotiations, setting terms it hopes to replicate with other companies. Get daily National news Get daily Canada…

Mozilla is officially launching ad blocking for Firefox on iOS today, after testing the feature over the past few weeks. The new built-in option will block most third-party ads and trackers before they load on an iPhone, reducing bandwidth use and decluttering mobile websites.Mozilla is using Apple’s WebKit Content Blocker technology and the EasyList filter to block ads in Firefox on iOS, so you won’t need to download and install a separate extension to get it working. The ad blocking is controlled in the settings of Firefox on iOS, and Mozilla is keeping it disabled by default so you have…