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KEY POINTS Refined aesthetics and dependable performance: new Zenbook 14 and Vivobook S Series laptops feature the latest power-efficient processors and premium designSmarter everyday AI assistance: ASUS Zenni Claw makes agentic AI feel easier, more practical, and more secure TORONTO, June 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — At Computex today, ASUS unveiled new additions to its award-winning Zenbook and Vivobook laptop lineup. Designed to elevate the everyday computing experience, these laptops pair the latest power-efficient processors from Intel®, AMD, and Snapdragon® with durable all-metal construction, vibrant OLED displays, and stylish colorways. With this launch, ASUS ensures that premium features are no…
PHOENIX, June 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today Cavco Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: CVCO) (“Cavco,” “we” or the “Company”) hosted Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger at its home production facility in Rocky Mount, Virginia for the ceremonial signing of Virginia House Bill 655 and Senate Bill 346, two bipartisan zoning reform measures that reduce zoning barriers that have historically limited manufactured housing placement statewide. Both bills have been signed and take effect July 1, 2026. The legislation expands where qualifying manufactured homes can be placed in Virginia by allowing them in areas where site-built homes are already permitted. It also prevents local…
KEY POINTS Versatile design: 360º convertible built for hybrid work and study; garaged MPP 2.0 stylus; premium 1.34kg aluminum chassis is just 14.9mm thinDual cameras: 1080p FHD user-facing camera for calls and classes, plus 5.0 MP world-facing camera to capture notes, projects, and real-world momentsEnterprise-grade security: ASUS ExpertGuardian with NIST SP 800-193-compliant BIOS; MIL-STD 810H military-grade durabilitySustainable design: EPEAT® Gold Climate+, Energy Star® 9.0, and TCO 10 certified, with FSC recycled materials for a reduced environmental footprint TORONTO, June 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ASUS today announced ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip G2 (B5406FMA), a versatile 360° convertible laptop designed for…
By Noah Rishaug Global News Posted June 1, 2026 8:07 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The air on Geary Crescent still smells like smoke three days after an intense fire that claimed three houses and severely damaged two others on Friday. The space where these homes once stood is fenced off and filled with debris.Resident Amy Arcano surveyed her house and the surrounding area. The heat from the flames melted the vinyl fronting on her house and cracked her windows.The fire had briefly spread to her side of the street. Get daily National…
Meta’s AI support chatbot helped hackers hijack Instagram accounts, as reported earlier by 404 Media. In a video shared on Telegram, a hacker shows how they could take over an account by asking Meta’s chatbot to switch the email associated with someone else’s profile and then reset the password.Meta rolled out its AI-powered support assistant in March, which is supposed to help with things like resetting your password, setting up two-factor authentication, and regaining access to your account. As shown in the Telegram video, a hacker simply asked Meta’s support chatbot, “Just link to my new mail address i send…
By Hannah Sangster Global News Posted June 1, 2026 7:29 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Despite having the lowest unemployment rate in Canada, just over 20 per cent of Saskatchewan’s children are in poverty. With economic pressures only continuing to build, Food Banks Canada says social assistance in the province is not enough to live on.Canadian Centre for Policy Alternative’s senior researcher in issues and policies says these numbers aren’t at all a surprise, due to the government not having an anti-poverty strategy. © 2026 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc.
New documents are laying out the potential route for the controversial pipeline from Alberta to B.C.’s coast. The documents, obtained by CBC News, show a number of options for the pipeline, with the majority of those ending in Northern B.C.Alberta has released a new promotional video as it continues to make its case for a new oil pipeline to the B.C. Coast.“My takeaway, looking at all of them, was that it was going further north than Northern Gateway and a lot of terminuses in Nisga’a territory,” Heather Exner-Pirot, with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, said.“The Nisga’as are co-proponents of Ksi Lisims LNG,…
Google’s new “24/7” AI agent, Gemini Spark, can be shockingly good at doing things on your behalf. But I’m not sure it’s worth the financial cost and potential privacy tradeoffs.The company gave me access to Spark last week. Google advertises Spark as an AI agent that can take on tasks and work on them in the background — even tasks that have multiple steps — allowing you to put your phone down or walk away from your computer. It also advertises at the very top of the Spark website that it’s “always under your direction,” that “you choose to turn…
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, June 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Altcoin momentum is returning as investors prepare for the next phase of the 2026 crypto cycle. While several established projects continue consolidating, early stage presales are becoming one of the biggest areas of interest across the market. Pepe Dollar ($PEPD) is quickly becoming one of the most discussed names among traders searching for the best crypto presale in Q3 2026. PEPETO remains popular because of its meme, but Pepe Dollar is drawing attention through its stronger meme culture, payment utility, gaming ecosystem, and transparent community model. As demand grows for…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Police in Toronto say they’ve charged five people over protests in the Bathurst Street and Sheppard Avenue West area, where officers recently began to curb demonstrations. Investigators said the arrests were for the wilful promotion of hate, allegedly targeting the Jewish community, and dated back to demonstrations in mid-March.They said five people attended a pro-Palestinian rally in the area and either displayed or handed out “antisemitic signs,” while some of those accused disguised their identity at the time. Get daily National news Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you’ll…