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The first silicon spin quantum computer to operate in a shared commercial data center, bringing quantum computing a step closer to industrySYDNEY, Aug. 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Diraq, the quantum computing pioneer, and Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX), the world’s digital infrastructure company®, today announced plans to deploy a Diraq quantum computer at an Equinix data center in Sydney, Australia. The deployment will mark the world’s first silicon spin quantum computer to operate in a shared commercial data center, bringing quantum computing one step closer to large-scale commercial adoption. The installed quantum computer will feature a silicon chip containing eight…

The B.C. Conservatives came within three ridings of victory in the 2024 provincial election, winning 44 seats. But since then, the party’s caucus has been thinned to 30, amid differences over its ideology, and questions about its direction under both former leader John Rustad and new leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay.Here are the 14 legislators who have exited the party, and why.Dallas Brodie, Jordan Kealy and Tara ArmstrongBrodie (Vancouver-Quilchena) is thrown out of the caucus by Rustad on March 7, 2025, over remarks that Rustad says mocked residential school survivors.Armstrong (Kelowna-Lake Country-Coldstream) and Kealy (Peace River North) follow later that day, in…

Canada is playing host this week to military leaders from both the United States and China amid cross-border tensions with the Trump administration and Ottawa’s attempts to improve relations with Beijing. Canada’s chief of defence staff, Gen. Jennie Carignan, is co-hosting an annual meeting of military leaders from Indo-Pacific countries this week in Victoria, B.C.The conference, now in its 28th year, is co-chaired by the commander of the U.S. Pacific Command, Adm. Samuel Paparo.Canada’s turn at hosting the 32-nation conference comes amid worsening tension between Ottawa and Washington after negotiations toward a new trade deal between the two countries collapsed…

Today, I’m talking with New York Governor Kathy Hochul, and I’ll just warn you — this episode moves really fast. It’s an election year, after all, with a shocking amount of tech policy at stake, and Governor Hochul has taken strong positions on almost every major tech issue there is.For example, Meta just reached a settlement with dozens of states, including New York, which will restrict how teens use platforms like Instagram in very specific ways. Governor Hochul is a strong supporter of those restrictions and more, as you’ll hear. But those come with a cost — widespread age verification…

“It Happens Here” campaign marks the next chapter of BetMGM’s “Make It Legendary” platform Jon Hamm and BetMGM Bring Fans Inside the Legends Lounge for New Football Season Campaign BetMGM, a leading sports betting and iGaming operator, unveiled “It Happens Here,” a new campaign created in collaboration with independent creative agency CAPE and featuring EMMY® Award- and Golden Globe Award-winning actor Jon Hamm. Launching in anticipation of football season, the campaign marks the next chapter of BetMGM’s “Make It Legendary” platform, showcasing how BetMGM brings together sports betting, iGaming, entertainment and fandom in one destination. Toronto, ON, Aug. 31, 2026…

Key opportunities include scalable platforms for antibodies, vaccines, biosimilars, and cell and gene therapies; single-use consumables and filtration; digital process control; sustainable manufacturing; workforce training; and partnerships. Continuous Bioprocessing Market Continuous Bioprocessing Market Dublin, Aug. 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Continuous Bioprocessing Market Size, Industry Dynamics, Opportunity Analysis and Forecast 2026-2035” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. Continuous Bioprocessing Market Projected to Reach USD 2.33 Billion by 2035 The global continuous bioprocessing market is gaining momentum as biopharmaceutical manufacturers prioritize efficient, scalable and reliable production technologies for complex biologics. Valued at USD 319.77 million in 2025, the market is…

Verbal Beginnings partners with the Autism Society of Maryland and Anne Arundel County to make outdoor play more accessible and inclusive ANNAPOLIS, Md., Aug. 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A new communication board at Quiet Waters Park is giving children with autism and other communication differences another way to connect, participate and be heard. The installation is part of a partnership between Verbal Beginnings, the Autism Society of Maryland and Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks, bringing accessible communication tools into one of the county’s popular outdoor community spaces. The need for inclusive spaces continues to grow. According…

Renting a queen frame in Gurgaon runs ₹4,068 over twelve months against a ₹9,000 to ₹11,000 net cost to buy and resell, while mattresses from ₹175 a month sidestep a resale market that barely exists for used bedding. Rent Bed and Mattress in Gurgaon, Noida and Pune Rentomojo offers single, queen, king and storage-bed rentals with mattresses on flexible monthly plans, including professional assembly, free repairs, annual maintenance and relocation support across five major Indian metros. Bangalore, India, Aug. 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bed and mattress rentals are gaining ground across Gurgaon, Noida and Pune through 2026, with frames…

ST. LOUIS and SINGAPORE, Aug. 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Verde Resources Inc. (OTCQB: VRDR) (“Verde”) today announced that its wholly owned Singapore subsidiary, Verde Resources Asia Pacific Private Limited, has entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) with Highway International Private Limited (“Highway”), one of the leading asphalt producers and road construction specialists in Singapore. The MoU establishes a framework under which Highway and Verde will collaborate to validate Verde’s engineered biochar-based carbon platform (which Verde calls the Verde Net Zero Blueprint) in Singapore. Verde and Highway expect to commence a pilot program this year to evaluate material…

MUTSAMUDU, Comoros, Aug. 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, reports a sharp rise in Spot trading activity on the platform as BTC topped $80,000 and ETH and SOL reached near six-month highs. From August 20 to 22, the average daily Spot trading volume of BTC, ETH, SOL, and XRP increased by approximately 299% from the daily average recorded between August 1 and 17. Over the same period, the combined average daily trading volume of ETH, SOL, and XRP exceeded that of BTC. Compared with the BTC-dominated trading structure seen from August 1 to…