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From the tranquility of Todos Santos to the wind-powered waters of La Ventana, La Paz reveals the many sides of Baja California Sur The Wild Beauty of Espiritu Santo island Just beyond La Paz, Espiritu Santo Island showcases the dramatic contrast of desert mountains and remarkably clear waters. Part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Islands and Protected Areas of the Gulf of California, the island is defined by volcanic cliffs and secluded beaches Todos Santos has become one of Baja California Sur’s most distinctive cultural destinations Todos Santos offers a slower rhythm on Baja California Sur’s Pacific coast, where art,…

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 27, 2026 7:01 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canadian universities have recruited dozens of foreign scientists and researchers, many of them poached from prestigious U.S. institutions, in the first intake of a program to attract world-leading academics. The hiring of the 64 new recruits is being funded over eight years by $504 million from the federal government.All four of the highest-paid Eddie Goldenberg Distinguished Research Chairs, as well as dozens of others, were previously at U.S. institutions, including Harvard and MIT. Get daily National news Get…

First drilling at Copper Rand has returned intersections including 20.3m at 4.2g/t AuEq; In addition, the maiden drill program at Gwillim has intersected gold mineralisation in all holesChibougamau Copper-Gold Project, Canada HIGHLIGHTS: Results from Copper Rand come from step out drilling surrounding the historic mine which produced 14.9Mt at 3.9% CuEq for 268kt Cu and 1.3Moz Au1Copper Rand sits within the Chibougamau North Camp which also hosts the Cedar Bay and Golden Eye deposits. All three deposits are within 3km and surround the 900ktpa Central Processing FacilityDrilling intersected mineralisation 200m along strike from the historic mine, with results of: 20.3m…

Memphis Business Journal Health Care Heroes Awards Ceremony Dr. Lucas Trautman Accepting Award ETTA, Miss., Aug. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — For more than two decades, Dr. Lucas Trautman, M.D., MPH, ABPN, ABPM, has served patients in Memphis and across the Mid-South through his work in psychiatry and addiction medicine. Now, the Memphis native and medical director of Oxford Treatment Center is being recognized for his contributions to healthcare. The Memphis Business Journal named Dr. Trautman a 2026 Health Care Hero in the physician category. In its 27th year, the Memphis Business Journal’s Health Care Heroes Awards recognize individuals, companies and…

Connor Hellebuyck, the NHL’s Hart Trophy winner in 2025 and a three-time goaltender of the year, has publicly asked for a trade from the Winnipeg Jets. Hellebuyck said he privately asked to be traded “several months ago” in a statement posted Thursday on the X account of his agent, Ray Petkau.The goaltender says he gave the organization time to address his request “quietly and respectfully,” but decided to go public as training camp nears.“Winnipeg has been my home for my entire NHL career, and I will always be grateful for my time there,” Hellebuyck said. “I have never forgotten June 23, 2012. That’s the day Winnipeg took a chance on a goalie playing in Odessa,…

Meta is updating its AI-powered smart glasses to close a loophole that allowed wearers to keep recording after covering the front-facing LED. Alex Himel, Meta’s vice president of augmented reality, writes in a post on Threads that “the camera will now stop working if the light is covered during a recording.”The company’s line of smart glasses already disables their built-in cameras if someone covers the LED capture light, which blinks to alert others that you’re recording or taking a picture. However, some wearers found that they can bypass these restrictions by covering the LED light after they started recording. This…

HONG KONG, Aug. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Creative Capital, the investment group focused on the intersection of culture, experience and community, today announced the appointment of Sam Keisner as Partner, marking an important step in the continued development of the firm’s investment platform and its relationships with investors, founders and portfolio companies. In his new role, Keisner will take a group-wide leadership position across investor relations, capital formation and LP relationships, while also supporting investor reporting and working closely with Creative Capital’s investment team across its core sectors of sport, entertainment and hospitality. The appointment brings together Keisner’s experience across…

Synthetic polymer filters hold a significant share, while electrostatic precipitators, pharmaceutical applications and Europe are among the fastest-growing segments HVAC Filters Market HVAC Filters Market Dublin, Aug. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “HVAC Filters Market by Material, Technology, End-use Industry & Region – Global Forecast to 2031” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. HVAC Filters Market to Reach USD 6.21 Billion by 2031 as Demand for High-Efficiency Air Filtration Accelerates The global HVAC filters market is projected to grow from USD 4.66 billion in 2026 to USD 6.21 billion by 2031, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of…

SHANGHAI, Aug. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FinVolution Group (“FinVolution” or the “Company”) (NYSE: FINV), a leading fintech platform across China and overseas markets, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.  For the Three Months Ended/As ofYoYChange June 30, 2025June 30, 2026Total Transaction Volume (RMB in billions)1 54.044.8-17.0%- Chinese Mainland250.841.0-19.3%- Overseas Markets33.23.818.8%    Total Outstanding Loan Balance (RMB in billions)77.567.9-12.4%- Chinese Mainland475.465.4-13.3%- Overseas Markets52.12.519.0%     Second Quarter 2026 Highlights Chinese Mainland Market Cumulative registered users reached 192.8 million as of June 30, 2026, an increase of 6.6% compared with June 30, 2025.Cumulative borrowers reached 30.1 million as…

High Performance Fluoropolymers Market High Performance Fluoropolymers Market Dublin, Aug. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “High Performance Fluoropolymers Market – Global Forecast 2026-2032” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The High Performance Fluoropolymers Market research report provides strategic analysis of growth drivers, technologies, applications, regulatory developments, and regional demand. The market is projected to reach USD 5.17 billion in 2026 and expand at a CAGR of 7.11% to USD 7.82 billion by 2032. Demand spans semiconductors, electronics, chemical processing, automotive, aerospace, medical devices, energy systems, industrial coatings, wire and cable, membranes, seals, gaskets, tubing, and high-purity fluid handling. The…