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By Eli Ridder The Canadian Press Posted July 7, 2026 5:15 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The New Brunswick government is taking a step towards restarting extraction of a mineral the federal government says is essential for national security. The province says it selected Avenir Minerals, a subsidiary of Canadian firm Agnico Eagle Mines, to work on an agreement that would allow exploration of the former Lake George antimony mine site.The Natural Resources Department says the site was once North America’s largest mine that primarily produced antimony, a mineral used in the production…

Amid public backlash over its smart glasses, Meta announced that it will be updating its glasses with a new feature that will disable the camera when it detects that someone has tampered with or destroyed the glasses’ privacy LED light. The update is meant to address modders who have taken actions such as physically drilling into the LED light.Meta has previously tried to discourage tampering with the LED light. For example, starting with its second generation glasses, blocking the light with tape or other objects will trigger a prompt asking users to uncover the recording light. However, many modders have…

ATHENS, Greece, July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OroraTech, the global leader in thermal intelligence, today announced that the Hellenic Fire System has successfully achieved first light less than one month after satellite launch, capturing its first thermal image over Greece and marking a major milestone toward the country’s future national wildfire monitoring capability. Captured just less than a month after launch and commissioning activities began, the first image demonstrates the rapid deployment and operational readiness of OroraTech’s thermal sensing technology. The image, preceded by two weeks of imaging calibration, reveals the thermal signature of the Athens metropolitan area, as…

The iconic car seat & stroller gets an upgrade with enhanced comfort, upgraded features, and improved functionality for on-the-go families Doona X Doona™ Miami, FL, July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Doona™ USA has officially announced the launch of Doona X, the next generation of its award-winning all-in-one car seat and stroller. Building on the groundbreaking innovation that transformed infant travel, Doona X introduces a series of new upgrades designed to provide greater comfort and convenience, for both parents and babies. While maintaining the iconic one-click transition from car seat to stroller, the Doona X features an all-new recline system…

A season of wild weather in Manitoba has made for some busy businesses and insurance companies. “After a large storm like this it’s a higher volume of calls, maybe double, and earlier in the month it was maybe triple the phone calls,” J Max Collision & Glass operations manager George Semchuk told Global News.“It feels a little busy, but we still make sure we take our time to have that car going back to brand new.”Tim Prokipchuk, an estimator at J Max Collision & Glass, says he hasn’t seen a season quite like this. “This is definitely the most severe…

NEWBURYPORT, Mass., July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — What would you do if you could walk away from your current life and completely transform into someone else? In his latest novel, A Matter of Life and Death: The Importance of Being Kane, New York Times bestselling author, psychiatrist, and coach Keith Ablow takes readers on an unforgettable, thought-provoking exploration of identity, transformation, and the quest to discover one’s true self. Part psychological fiction, part literary adventure, the novel follows Alex Kane, a man convinced that his life is over after a slew of traumatic events. In a last-ditch search for…

Sydney, Australia, July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Australia’s self-managed superannuation sector continues to grow. The latest Australian Taxation Office data shows 672,805 self-managed super funds as at March 2026. Those funds hold an estimated A$1.06 trillion in assets across 1,239,977 members. Cash and term deposits make up 16% of that total. That is around the lower end of the sector’s historical range. The shift suggests trustees are looking beyond lower-yielding holdings. Many want income that can keep pace with rising living costs. To learn more visit https://termplus.com.au/ On 16 June 2026, the Reserve Bank of Australia held the cash…

The star of the show is the Megalodon driver featuring a bright blue end cap iFixit calls the Swivel Grip Cap. The screwdriver is able to spin freely while you hold the cap in place to steady it, allowing you to quickly remove screws. When you need more power for tightening screws or other fasteners, pushing down on the Swivel Grip Cap locks it in place, allowing you to apply more torque and force to the driver with your hand. As iFixit points out, the Megalodon can be used as either a swivel driver or a static driver as needed,…

Nu-Tek will present data showing how its animal-free culture media nutrients improve yield, enhance processes, and strengthen supply security for bioprocessing. MINNETONKA, Minn., July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nu-Tek BioSciences, the market leader in 100% animal-origin-free peptones and protein hydrolysates, will present new data to industry leaders as part of its exhibit at next month’s SIMB 2026. Hosted by the Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology in Austin, Texas, from August 2-5, 2026, SIMB focuses on advancing microbiological sciences in industry, from industrial fermentation to breakthrough pharmaceutical therapies. Nu-Tek BioSciences supports global bioprocessing leaders by supplying 100% animal-free critical…

First consumer tech company built to protect families from AI-powered digital threats accelerates development of its AI-native security platform with $7M in seed funding  LOS ANGELES, July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Savi Security, a consumer tech company protecting families from AI-powered scams and fraud, today announced the launch of Savi, an iOS and Android app designed to protect people from digital threats before they engage. The company also announced it has raised $7 million in seed funding, led by Acrew Capital, to accelerate development of its behavioral AI technology to screen calls, messages, and digital communications before users engage.…