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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…

MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. and UNION CITY, Calif., March 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Jalore Strategy LLC, and Stern Digital LLC today announced the formation of an alliance to work together supporting the strategic and regulatory interests of their respective clients. The two principals, John A. Gutierrez and Jeremy H. Stern are both telecommunications veterans. Stern, with more than 4 decades of cable, broadband and telecom experience, was recently inducted as a Cable Pioneer. Gutierrez has served in both the public and private sectors around telecommunications policy for almost 40 years. They first began working together almost 30 years ago on…

As clocks spring forward an additional hour for daylight saving time on Sunday, British Columbia will be doing so for the last time. But the spotlight is now turning to why other provinces will keep changing their clocks.“It’s a collective action problem where there’s no incentive for any place to move,” said McMaster University political scientist Peter Graefe in an interview.“Maybe it does take one place to move and it will have some impact in having other places saying, ‘Look, the sky didn’t fall, maybe we’ll try it as well.”British Columbia’s Premier David Eby announced on Monday the province will…

The Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal is SharkNinja’s latest robot vacuum and mop. A flagship model with a multifunctional dock that empties the dustbin and refills and washes its mop, the Reveal’s signature feature is a UV light designed to “find” stains on your floors. It costs $1,299.99 and is available now.Combined with an RGB camera to detect visible messes and obstacles, the UV light lets the vacuum spot stains that aren’t visible under normal lighting, such as pet urine. When it encounters dirt, visible or not, the robot uses onboard AI to identify and decide how to clean it.Its cleaning…

SAN DIEGO, March 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE:TOL), the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, today announced the final opportunity to purchase a luxury new townhome at Mira Vista, an intimate enclave of just 40 home sites in San Diego, California. Only four move-in ready homes remain available in this exceptional community located in the Bay Park Clairemont neighborhood, offering an unparalleled Southern California lifestyle. The public is invited to attend a showcase event being held at the community on Saturday, March 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 4557 Misty Place in San Diego.…

$615 Million Acquisition of the Covelya Group Will Be Partially Financed Through a $350 Million Public Offering of Subscription Receipts Preliminary 2025 Year-End Results and Stand-Alone 2026 Guidance Provided for Kraken Robotics THIS RELEASE IS NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES THE BASE SHELF PROSPECTUS IS ACCESSIBLE, AND THE SHELF PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT FOR THE PUBLIC OFFERING AND ANY AMENDMENT TO THE DOCUMENTS WILL BE ACCESSIBLE, WITHIN TWO BUSINESS DAYS, THROUGH SEDAR+ (All dollar amounts are expressed in Canadian dollars, unless otherwise noted.) ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland, March 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kraken…

Losing a child is an unimaginable nightmare for any parent, but one Belleville, Ont., family is using their tragic loss to help others. The Redner family lost their eight-month-old son, Graham, in December 2025 after he caught the flu over the holidays and went into cardiac arrest.“We had just found out in one minute that our son wasn’t going to make it,” Graham’s mother, Tristin Redner, said. “Once they determined that things were kind of final and that he wasn’t going to be recovered, that’s when they asked us about organ donation.”After some thought, the family decided to move forward…

SAXONBURG, Pa., March 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), a global leader in photonics, today announced that its executives and technology leaders will play a prominent role at OFC 2026, taking place March 15–19 in Los Angeles, California.  Building on its previously announced participation at the Optica Executive Forum – where CEO Jim Anderson, CTO Dr. Julie Eng, CMO Dr. Sanjai Parthasarathi and Vice President of Corporate Strategic Marketing Vipul Bhatt will present – Coherent will contribute strategic and technical leadership across OFC’s most influential platforms. As artificial intelligence accelerates infrastructure demands and reshapes global connectivity, Coherent…

BURNABY, British Columbia, March 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MR MIKES SteakhouseCasual, one of Canada’s most established casual dining brands, announces that it added seven new restaurants in 2025, marking a 15% year-over-year increase and officially surpassing 50 locations nationwide. This milestone underscores the renewed momentum behind the 66-year-old steakhouse brand and signals a significant expansion phase now focused on Ontario and Atlantic Canada. MR MIKES added seven new locations in 2025, strengthening its presence across Western Canada and expanding further into Ontario. New restaurants opened in 2025: Lacombe, ABLethbridge, ABRocky Mountain House, ABEdmonton (Bonnie Doon), ABCastlegar, BCKelowna, BCKitchener, ON…

Charleston, SC, March 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alina Flynn-Marcus’s rehabilitation unfolds through a gripping exchange of letters between two friends, Madison and Debi, over a tumultuous 14-year period. Madison, serving time for the tragic death of her lover’s wife, grapples with her past while yearning to reconnect with Dez, the husband of the deceased. Debi, under the guise of supporting Madison, becomes romantically involved with Dez, complicating their friendship and igniting a fierce battle of wills. As their correspondence deepens, the letters reveal a fraught dynamic where manipulation and emotional turmoil reign.The narrative explores the fragile boundaries of friendship,…