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Scottsdale, Arizona, Feb. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Black Rock Coffee Bar, founded in Oregon and known for its premium roasted coffees, teas, smoothies and flavorful Fuel Energy drinks, is expanding its footprint in Colorado with the announcement of its first store in Colorado Springs and seventh in the state. This marks the rapidly growing boutique coffee bar’s 151st location in the U.S.  Located at 13590 Roller Coaster Rd STE 170 at the intersection of Honey Run Way, the new Black Rock Coffee Bar store is set to open on Thursday, February 13, 2025. To celebrate the store’s grand opening, the boutique coffee…

An art dealer says a painting by the husband of renowned folk artist Maud Lewis sold Sunday for $5,500, with part of its attraction being that he falsely signed his wife’s name to his work. Maud Lewis died in 1970, leaving a legacy of paintings that depict bucolic rural scenes of her home province — and which now routinely sell for tens of thousands of dollars each.Her husband, Everett Lewis — who died in 1979 — had been her prime salesman while she was alive, and near the end of her life he helped with her paintings, eventually doing his…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Nevada has confirmed its first human case of bird flu in a farm worker who was exposed to infected dairy cattle, the Central Nevada Health District said on Monday, after authorities last week reported a second strain of the virus in cows in the state. The case broadens the U.S. outbreak of the virus that has infected nearly 70 people, mostly farm workers, since April. The H5N1 virus has reduced milk output in cattle and pushed up egg prices by wiping out millions of laying hens. Get weekly health news Receive the latest medical news and health…

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is travelling back to Washington, D.C., this week, along with her provincial counterparts, to lobby U.S. lawmakers and industry players amid continued tariff threats. Smith confirmed the trip in a Monday news release, saying she will embrace a “Team Canada approach” to convince Americans the levies would harm workers and businesses on both sides of the border. She also plans to continue highlighting the “significant” role Alberta energy exports play in helping the U.S.At the same time, Smith said Ottawa hasn’t done enough to tackle drug trafficking, one of U.S. President Donald Trump’s main irritants.Smith is…

Canada and the United States share the world’s longest border at nearly 9,000 kilometres. The countries have interlinked economies and plenty in common culturally. The Peace Arch, straddling British Columbia and Washington state, is meant to symbolizes that friendship. The Peace Bridge, meanwhile, links Ontario and New York state.The last few weeks haven’t felt all that peaceful.U.S. President Donald Trump announced crippling tariffs — a 30-day reprieve was negotiated Feb. 3 — and continues to muse about making America’s northern neighbour its 51st state. Despite the pause on a blanket tariff on Canadian goods, Trump said on Sunday that he…

Elon Musk’s role in carrying out President Donald Trump’s dirty work has triggered a wave of opposition that is spilling over into protests against his flagship company, Tesla. Over the last week, some people have held demonstrations while others have vandalized Tesla vehicles owned by individual buyers and showrooms — with actions stretching from New York, Colorado, and California, to as far as The Netherlands and Germany. Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has accessed sensitive government data and cut congressionally mandated funds to agencies. After court orders demanded a halt to some of its actions, Musk and Vice President…

ARCHBOLD, Ohio, Feb. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — F&M Bank (“F&M”), an Archbold, Ohio-based bank owned by Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: FMAO) announced that Peter Schork has joined F&M as Market President of the Toledo, Ohio and Birmingham, Michigan markets. Lars Eller, President and CEO of F&M stated, “As a proven community banker, Peter brings a wealth of experience to F&M. His leadership, deep market knowledge, and commitment to building strong relationships will be an invaluable resource to F&M as we continue to grow and serve our communities. We look forward to the impact he will make in…

SANTIAGO, Chile, Feb. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Chilean Undersecretariat of Telecommunications (Subtel) and the Development Bank for Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) formally signed an agreement with the consortium of Pioneer Consulting and Salience Consulting to produce a feasibility study for a submarine fiber-optic cable to connect continental Chile to Antarctica.   The study will examine the technical, legal, economic, financial, environmental, social, governance, and geopolitical issues surrounding the implementation of a submarine fiber-optic cable system between continental Chile and Antarctica to serve the dozens of international missions scattered among the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula.…

CHICAGO, Feb. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Robert Spadoni, a distinguished healthcare executive with over 25 years of industry experience, announces the establishment of the Robert Spadoni Scholarship for Entrepreneurs, a nationwide initiative designed to support undergraduate students pursuing their entrepreneurial aspirations. This $1,000 scholarship represents a strategic investment in fostering innovation and creative problem-solving among emerging business leaders. The Robert Spadoni Scholarship for Entrepreneurs welcomes applications from undergraduate students across all academic disciplines who demonstrate exceptional entrepreneurial spirit and innovative thinking. Robert Spadoni, who currently serves in a leadership role at Rush Health, brings his extensive expertise in healthcare…

Supports recent results from other projects using PyroGenesis plasma torches showing lower energy usage, reduced CAPEX, and faster production rates. MONTREAL, Feb. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PyroGenesis Inc. (“PyroGenesis”) (http://pyrogenesis.com) (TSX: PYR) (OTCQX: PYRGF) (FRA: 8PY), a high-tech company that designs, develops, manufactures and commercializes advanced all-electric plasma processes and sustainable solutions to support heavy industry in their energy transition, emission reduction, commodity security, and waste remediation efforts, announces that recent data from a current contract confirms that PyroGenesis plasma torches posted significantly lower operational energy requirements. Savings of up to 45%, when compared to legacy diesel burners, have…