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CHICAGO, March 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Chicago Fire FC today officially broke ground on its new $750 million privately-funded soccer stadium in the South Loop, marking a defining moment for the Club and a transformative investment in the future of Chicago. Club Owner and Chairman Joe Mansueto, joined by President of Business Operations Dave Baldwin, city leaders, project partners, and community stakeholders, commemorated the milestone at a ceremonial groundbreaking in the South Loop. The development underscores Mansueto’s long-term commitment to Chicago and belief in the continued growth of Major League Soccer. A Billion-Dollar Commitment to ChicagoSince acquiring full ownership…

As concerns rise over high oil prices due to the war in Iran, Canada’s oil-producing provinces could actually see revenue increase. The price for a barrel of crude topped USD$73 in the early morning on Monday, up from less than $64 on Feb. 26. As of Tuesday afternoon, that number had jumped to about $74.83.For Alberta, which has projected a $9.4-billion deficit for the 2026-27 fiscal year, the oil price shift could mean a decrease in that large number.“If prices stay in the low 70s, our deficit could drop into the $3 billion range and that would be helpful,” said…

Google is bringing a new desktop mode to its Pixel phones and tablets. The feature comes as part of Google’s March Pixel drop, allowing users with a Pixel 8 and newer to connect their device to an external monitor via USB-C for a “desktop-like multi-window experience.”You can use a mouse and keyboard with the new desktop mode, which also works with the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. The Pixel Tablet is also getting a desktop windowing feature that Google says will offer a “familiar interface to arrange and resize overlapping windows.”

MONACO, March 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A hundred explorers, captains, scientists, engineers and owners will gather in the Principality of Monaco from 21–24 March to discuss maritime innovation and environmental transition under the banner of “Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting”. Following the success of the first Day of Exploration, the Yacht Club de Monaco, in partnership with The Explorers Club of New York, brings together leading international figures for four days of conferences, exchanges and on-the-water events. The programme opens on Saturday 21 March with the Yachting Student Fair, organised with the Department of Education, Youth and Sport and…

Dublin, March 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “India Gift Card Business and Investment Opportunities Databook – 90+ KPIs on Gift Card Market Size, Retail & Corporate Spend, Competitive Landscape, and Consumer Demographics – Q1 2026 Update” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.The Gift Card market in India is expected to grow by 15.5% on annual basis to reach US$11.85 billion in 2026. The gift card market in the country has experienced robust growth during 2021-2025, achieving a CAGR of 16.6%. This upward trajectory is expected to continue, with the market forecast to grow at a CAGR of 14.7%…

Dublin, March 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Germany Gift Card Business and Investment Opportunities Databook – 90+ KPIs on Gift Card Market Size, Retail & Corporate Spend, Competitive Landscape, and Consumer Demographics – Q1 2026 Update” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.The Gift Card market in Germany is expected to grow by 10.9% on annual basis to reach US$19.98 billion in 2026. The gift card market in the country has experienced robust growth during 2021-2025, achieving a CAGR of 11.5%. This upward trajectory is expected to continue, with the market forecast to grow at a CAGR of 10.3%…

Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday reaffirmed Canada’s support for U.S. and Israeli efforts to eliminate Iran’s nuclear and terrorist threats, but added it was a position taken “with regret” and suggested the decision to attack Iran was “inconsistent with international law.” Speaking to reporters in Canberra, Australia, during his three-country international trip, Carney said the growing Middle East conflict “is another example of the failure of the international order” that he warned about in his widely-watched speech in Davos in January.“We support efforts to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and to prevent its regime from further threatening…

LOS ANGELES, March 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The City’s Community Investment for Families Department (CIFD) convened more than 200 leaders from across sectors on March 2 to address the poverty and affordability crisis in Los Angeles, which continues to drive housing instability, economic insecurity, and widening wealth gaps for all Angelenos. The 2026 Making LA Affordable for All: A Summit on Equity, Access, and Economic Stability, brought together government agencies, elected offices, academia, philanthropy, and direct service at The California Endowment. The daylong gathering was dedicated to advancing bold solutions, strengthening cross-sector partnerships, and securing concrete commitments to alleviate…

Dublin, March 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “France Gift Card Business and Investment Opportunities Databook – 90+ KPIs on Gift Card Market Size, Retail & Corporate Spend, Competitive Landscape, and Consumer Demographics – Q1 2026 Update” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.The Gift Card market in France is expected to grow by 6% on annual basis to reach US$9.78 billion in 2026. The gift card market in the country has experienced robust growth during 2021-2025, achieving a CAGR of 6.3%. This upward trajectory is expected to continue, with the market forecast to grow at a CAGR of 5.7%…

The Iran war continues to roil global markets, but gold isn’t shining so brightly right now even though many have long considered it a safe haven during a crisis. Gold prices fell about four per cent on Tuesday to roughly $5,124 an ounce as of publication, and some experts say this dip is because of strength in the U.S. dollar.“The dollar is absolutely roaring away, as are U.S. Treasuries, and that’s providing a strong headwind to gold and particularly silver,” said independent analyst Ross Norman in an interview with Reuters.Commodities like gold and oil are priced in U.S. dollars because it is…