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The U.S. ambassador to Canada says his country needs their “allies on board” to counter terrorist threats that target Western democracies’ way of life. Pete Hoekstra was in Gander, Nfld., on Friday to attend a memorial marking the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on New York City. The people of Gander took in stranded passengers diverted to the province after the attacks on the World Trade Centre and the Pentagon disrupted air travel.“We appreciate Canada’s support, their friendship, and the contributions they made that day and for the years since,” Hoekstra told Global News in an interview.“(The attacks are)…
A new study from the University of Oxford in the U.K. found that participants who said they drank “hot” or “very hot” drinks may have a higher risk of developing a type of esophageal cancer. Scientists outside the U.K. have been studying a possible correlation for years, Cancer Research U.K. — which funded the research — noted. “International research has shown for some time that drinking beverages like mate at very high temperatures, as is typical in South America, is linked to increased risk of certain oesophageal cancers,” Dr. Keren Papier, lead researcher and senior nutritional epidemiologist at Oxford Population…
By The Canadian Press The Canadian Press Posted September 11, 2026 10:22 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size EDMONTON – An online petition calling on the Edmonton Oilers to reverse the signing of Alex Formenton had collected more than 19,000 signatures as of Friday morning. The petition was started by longtime Oilers superfan Mary Loewen, known as “Mama Stanley,” who said this week she would no longer support the team while Formenton remains on the roster. The Oilers signed Formenton to a one-year, US$850,000 contract Wednesday. He was one of five former Canadian world…
Meta says it’s making changes to the prompts suggested by its AI chatbot after a viral video showed it digging for personal information about a woman’s young daughters, as reported earlier by Futurism. In a statement to The Verge, Meta spokesperson Dina El-Kassaby says the company “missed the mark,” adding that “the feature never should have prompted the individual with questions like that.”Last week, Instagram user Kalie Robins posted a video explaining how Meta AI presented her with an invasive suggestion after cross-posting a clip to Facebook. The AI prompt, “Who is the child passenger?” appeared beneath a video of…
Richard Park’s expanded role reflects HdL’s continued growth, financial discipline, and commitment to helping local governments strengthen revenue operations. BREA, Calif., Sept. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HdL Companies named Richard Park President and Chief Financial Officer, expanding his leadership role as the company continues to grow its municipal revenue management and compliance solutions for local governments. Since joining HdL in 2019, Park has been one of the driving forces in the employee-owned company’s evolution into a multi-state, technology-enabled organization. His broader scope of responsibilities reflects HdL’s emphasis on disciplined growth, financial accountability, and long-term local government client service as…
The global AI MarTech market is forecast to grow from USD 28.00 billion in 2025 to USD 74.30 billion by 2031 at a 17.66% CAGR. Growth is driven by agentic AI, first-party data, privacy-first personalization, multimodal content and platform consolidation. Software held about 73% of the market in 2025, while hybrid deployment is set to grow fastest. Retail and e-commerce leads by industry; North America held around 40%, and APAC will record the highest regional growth. Key vendors include Adobe, Salesforce, Google, Microsoft and Oracle. Global AI MarTech Market Global AI MarTech Market Dublin, Sept. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) –…
The global agriculture tractor market is projected to grow from 2,097,363 units in 2025 to 2,614,170 units by 2031, at a CAGR of 3.74%. Growth is driven by farm mechanization, precision agriculture, autonomous tractors, IoT and telematics. Tractors below 50 HP hold around 59% of the market, while 2-wheel-drive models lead by drive type. Asia-Pacific remains the largest regional market, led by India and China. Key agriculture tractor companies include John Deere, CNH Industrial, AGCO, Mahindra Tractors and Kubota. Global Agriculture Tractor Market Global Agriculture Tractor Market Dublin, Sept. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — “Global Agriculture Tractor Market Research Report…
Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Regeneron To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you purchased or acquired securities in Regeneron between August 1, 2025 and May 15, 2026 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310). [You may also click here for additional information] NEW YORK, Sept. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Regeneron” or the “Company”)…
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 11, 2026 7:43 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size New York first responders on Sept. 11, 2001, are expected to be among the guests at a British Columbia memorial marking the 25th anniversary of the attacks. Organizers say they’re among hundreds of first responders attending the annual Northwest 9/11 Memorial ceremony at the Peace Arch monument along B.C.’s border with the United States, as well as military and border officers and dignitaries from both countries. Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox…
John Ternus didn’t mention Apple Home once during his first keynote as Apple CEO. But he did open by describing an “intelligent personal hub” that prioritizes local processing, protects your privacy, and integrates with all your other devices, apps, and services. While Ternus was talking about the iPhone — not a new smart home device — what he spelled out is exactly what I want to see Apple make: an intelligent home hub, a computer for your home.Rumors suggest Apple’s first smart home hub with a screen is imminent. While that’s long overdue, it’s likely to be more interface than…