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Italian authorities have banned two upcoming concerts involving rappers Kanye West and Travis Scott that were scheduled to take place in July, citing “public order and safety issues.” West, who legally changed his name to Ye, was scheduled to perform at the Pulse of Gaia festival at the RCF Arena in Reggio Emilia on July 18, and Scott was set to perform on July 17 at Hellwatt festival.The government of Reggio Emilia held a meeting following the requests presented by the Jewish community of Modena and Reggio Emilia, “which expressed concerns regarding the concert by rapper Kanye West.”“The meeting was…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The International Cricket Council (ICC) board has announced an immediate suspension involving Cricket Canada, citing “serious breaches of its membership obligations.” The council states that the decision was “mindful of the importance of protecting the interests of Canadian players and ensuring they are not disadvantaged by the governance issues affecting the national governing body.”The suspension comes weeks after the ​ICC’s anti-corruption unit launched an investigation into ‌Cricket Canada. Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won’t miss a trending story. The ICC…

In an update on its developer hub, Strava blames the change on “zero-code AI tools” that allow users to quickly create apps that “hammer” APIs. “We have felt this firsthand — developer applications to our program are up 448% year-to-date, API intermediaries have violated policy terms, and scraping attempts have degraded platform performance for everyone,” the company writes. Reddit similarly began charging developers to access its API in 2023.Additionally, Strava users can now use a new tool that allows them to link their fitness data — including pace, per-second heart rate, GPS data, and more — to Claude. The company…

HOUSTON, June 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Silverline, the leading public relations agency focused on energy infrastructure and carbon management, is on the ground at CLEANPOWER 2026, the clean energy industry’s premier event, taking place this week in Houston. The agency’s presence at the show builds directly on its expansion into Texas and reinforces its commitment to the developers, utilities, hyperscalers, and innovators driving the state’s energy economy. In April, Silverline announced its expansion into Texas with the appointment of Mike Viesca as Vice President, anchored by offices in Austin and Houston. CLEANPOWER 2026 marks a major industry moment in…

HSINCHU, Taiwan, June 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — National Tsing Hua University’s International Volunteer Program celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, with 51 students joining five service teams to travel to six countries this summer — Nepal, Vietnam, Kenya, Mozambique, Eswatini, and Tanzania. Expanding beyond its long-standing digital education initiatives in Africa, this year’s program will also establish a computer classroom in Kenya’s Kibera community, collaborate with a girls’ shelter center in Eswatini, promote Mandarin education in Nepal, and support Agent Orange survivors in Vietnam. The scope and diversity of this year’s service projects mark the broadest outreach in the…

GENEVA, June 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dApps), today announced the listing of TRXUSD Expiry Perpetuals (X-Perps) on OKX Europe Markets Ltd. (“OKX Europe”), expanding regulated access to TRX across the European Economic Area (EEA). TRX is the native utility token of the TRON blockchain, one of the world’s largest public blockchain networks by user activity and stablecoin settlement volume. The network supports a broad range of blockchain-based financial applications, including payments, stablecoins, decentralized finance (DeFi), and digital asset settlement. USDT…

OTTAWA, June 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ahead of International Trails Day, Trans Canada Trail is celebrating and supporting the volunteers who help care for Canada’s nationwide trail network. So far this year, the national charity has committed $303,200 in funding to 119 community projects through its annual Trail Care Grant Program.  Every year, thousands of volunteers across the country contribute their time, energy and local knowledge to keep sections of the Trans Canada Trail safe, accessible and welcoming. Now in its seventh year, the Trail Care Grant Program provides direct support to local trail groups, helping fund volunteer-led initiatives such as trail cleanups and repairs, tree planting, seasonal maintenance, and volunteer training and appreciation events.  As Canadians prepare to mark International Trails Day on…

MCLEAN, Va., June 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Statement by Andy Green, executive vice president of HII and president of HII’s Mission Technologies division, on the U.S. Navy’s selection of HII’s ROMULUS Unmanned Surface Vessel to advance to the at-sea testing phase of the Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel (MUSV) program: “HII is proud that ROMULUS USV has advanced to the U.S. Navy’s Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel evaluation phase, a milestone that reflects HII’s longstanding track record for delivering mission-ready autonomous capabilities that support the U.S. Navy’s evolving operational requirements. “At the core of the ROMULUS USV is HII’s extensive experience…

BEDFORD, Texas, June 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Four-Star Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf led the coalition forces to a decisive victory in the Gulf War and quickly became a national hero. The general officer’s pistol he carried throughout the conflict will be offered in Rock Island Auction Company’s June 27 “The American Sale,” a highly curated, one-night event honoring America’s 250th birthday. Gen. Schwarzkopf needs no introduction for those alive during the Gulf War. The leader of CENTCOM famously orchestrated the overwhelmingly successful “100-hour war” ground offensive to liberate Kuwait after its invasion by Iraqi forces. The increased media coverage…

BRISTOL, R.I., June 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Roger Williams University welcomes Brian G. Williams, D.M., into his new position today as Interim President of the university. Williams will guide the institution through the upcoming academic year while advancing key strategic priorities focused on student success, academic excellence, community engagement, and institutional stability. Williams brings over 30 years of experience in university administration and has spent the last decade at RWU serving in numerous capacities, including Vice President of Enrollment Management & Marketing, Chief of Staff, and senior executive partner to the university’s president. Dedicated to student-centered leadership and organizational…