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By The Canadian Press The Canadian Press Posted July 6, 2026 2:43 pm Updated July 6, 2026 2:44 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors will be holding a news conference Tuesday morning with a “special guest.” General manager and executive vice-president Bobby Webster will be joined by the VIP for the “milestone team announcement.”The Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers have reportedly agreed to a blockbuster deal to bring two-time NBA Finals MVP back to Toronto, a transaction that should be finalized sometime this week. Longtime Raptors point guard Kyle…

ORLANDO, Fla., July 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Linsey Goss announces the launch of the Linsey Goss Scholarship for Cancer Survivors, a new national academic opportunity created to recognize resilience, celebrate perseverance, and help undergraduate students who have overcome cancer continue pursuing higher education. Open to eligible undergraduate students across the United States, the scholarship reflects Linsey Goss’ longstanding commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for individuals whose personal experiences have shaped their educational and professional ambitions. Established in 2026, the Linsey Goss Scholarship for Cancer Survivors provides a one-time $1,000 award through a competitive essay contest. Rather than focusing on…

Toronto, ON, July 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Advocis, The Financial Advisors Association of Canada, is pleased to announce Arun Channan, BASc, MASc, MBA, P.Eng., CSP, CFP, as Chair of the TFAAC Board of Directors, along with the election of new and returning members of the TFAAC Board of Directors. An Advocis member since 2015, Arun is a management consultant with myndwerx, where he works with executive leadership teams to develop and execute organizational strategy, operations, marketing, and talent management initiatives. He has been an active volunteer with Advocis for more than a decade, previously serving as President of the…

MELBOURNE, Ark., July 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Oobotic, an advanced manufacturing company, has established its first production facility in Melbourne, Arkansas. The company plans to invest approximately $6.5 million in the facility and create up to 70 jobs over the next four years. “Oobotic is pleased to establish operations in Melbourne and become part of the local community,” said Billy Faver, plant manager for Oobotic. “This facility will support our manufacturing activities in the United States and provide a foundation for future growth.” Oobotic utilizes automated manufacturing processes to produce a variety of consumer products. The Melbourne facility will…

Boston, MA, July 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ampersand Capital Partners today announced that Melanie Fan, Partner, has been named to GrowthCap’s Top Women Leaders in Growth Investing of 2026.This annual recognition honors a select group of professionals who have distinguished themselves through notable performance in their respective roles and meaningful contributions to the growth investing industry. Melanie joined Ampersand in 2018 and has played a vital role in driving value-creation across the firm’s healthcare and life sciences portfolio. She is known for her strategic rigor and hands-on operating approach, partnering closely with management teams to execute complex transformations and…

TORONTO, July 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GLOBEX MINING ENTERPRISES INC. (GMX – Toronto Stock Exchange, G1MN – Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Berlin, Munich, Tradegate, Lang & Schwarz, LS Exchange, TTMzero, Düsseldorf and Quotrix Düsseldorf Stock Exchanges and GLBXF – OTCQX International in the US) is pleased to announce exploration news from our partners: Antimony Resources Corp. (CSE: ATMY, OTCQB: ATMYF, FSE: K8J0, “Antimony Resources”) and Brunswick Exploration Inc. (TSX-V: BRW, OTCQB: BRWXF, Frankfurt: 1XQ, “Brunswick”). Antimony Resources has announced high-grade antimony results from drilling on the Main Antimony Zone at the Bald Hill property in New Brunswick. The Bald Hill Property is currently under…

Increased river velocity in Saskatoon damaged safety buoys on the South Saskatchewan River and necessitated two weekend water rescues, according to the city. People and pets are still advised by city officials to stay off the river and avoid its edge. This warning is due to “fast-moving water, unstable banks, and submerged hazards,” the City of Saskatoon said in a news release Sunday.The increased river flows damaged and dislodged the floating location markers between the University Bridge and the weir, according to the release, which says the city is working “to have the buoys safely reinstalled as soon as possible.”The Saskatoon Fire Department…

A year after cutting around 9,100 employees, Microsoft is making further layoffs today as it begins its new financial year. The software maker is laying off around 4,800 employees today, approximately 2.1 percent of its workforce. Most of the employees affected by today’s cuts are in Microsoft’s commercial sales business or the company’s Xbox division.In an internal memo to employees, Amy Coleman, executive vice president and Microsoft’s chief people officer, blamed the job losses on a changing technology industry and the “need to adjust resources and roles and shift how we operate” to respond to how AI is impacting companies…

SYDNEY, July 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Jackery Australia announced its Prime Day Winter Power-Up Sale, offering up to $3,800 off selected portable power stations and solar generator bundles from 7 to 13 July, alongside launching the flight-ready Jackery Explorer 100 Plus. Arriving at the height of Australia’s winter travel and backup-power season, the limited-time sale is designed to help households, campers, 4WD travellers, van-life users and DIY enthusiasts stay powered through colder-weather road trips, off-grid escapes, garage projects and essential home backup needs. From Jackery’s most popular everyday model to rugged outdoor power and high-value portable home backup bundles,…

Dublin, July 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “AI in Insurance Claims Processing Market Report 2026” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The AI in insurance claims processing market is set for substantial growth, with predictions indicating an expansion from $0.46 billion in 2025 to $0.97 billion by 2030, achieving a CAGR of 16.2%. The historical growth is due to rising insurance claims volumes, increased digitization, fraud incidents, and a demand for faster settlements. Future growth is expected to be fueled by advancements in computer vision, AI-driven fraud prevention, and real-time claims resolution. Trends such as automated claims assessment and…