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New Democratic Party Leader Avi Lewis is calling on the federal government to ban algorithmic pricing, calling the retail practice “downright creepy.” “Big Tech is teaming up with retailers, including grocery giants, to spy on Canadians and gouge them even more,” Lewis said on Monday.“This is unfair. It’s a rip-off. And it’s downright creepy. The federal government must use all tools at its disposal to stop the practice dead in its tracks,” he added.The NDP will table a motion in Parliament to ban what the party calls “surveillance pricing,” Lewis said.Algorithmic pricing, otherwise known as dynamic pricing, is when companies…

Dublin, April 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Jaw Crushers – Global Strategic Business Report” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.The global market for Jaw Crushers is projected to reach US$3.5 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 3.1% from 2024 to 2030. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth analysis of market trends, drivers, and forecasts, helping you make informed business decisions. The report includes the most recent global tariff developments and how they impact the Jaw Crushers market. Growth in the jaw crushers market is driven by several factors including infrastructure expansion, rising mineral production, and adoption of…

More than a thousand movie stars, writers, directors and other Hollywood professionals announced their “unequivocal opposition” to the proposed Paramount merger with Warner Bros. Discovery in an open letter published Monday. A large swath of the movie industry, including Denis Villeneuve, Kristen Stewart, J.J. Abrams and Joaquin Phoenix came out forcefully against the $111 billion deal that would consolidate two legacy studios into one, arguing that it further reduce jobs and movies in an already downsized Hollywood. “The result will be fewer opportunities for creators, fewer jobs across the production ecosystem, higher costs, and less choice for audiences in the United States and around the world,”…

HONG KONG, April 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Hong Kong Web3 Festival today released its full schedule for the 2026 edition, taking place from April 20 to 23 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The four-day event will feature over 20 sessions across four stages, bringing together 200+ speakers, 100+ partners, and thousands of Web3 professionals, investors, and enthusiasts across the globe to explore trending topics in crypto finance, AI + Web3, and RWAs. Star-Studded Speaker Lineup The conference will convene top experts and leading Web3 projects. Confirmed speakers include: Paul CHAN Mo-po, GBM, GBS, MH, JP,…

Dublin, April 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Glass Tableware Market Opportunity, Growth Drivers, Industry Trend Analysis and Forecast 2026-2035” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The Global Glass Tableware Market was valued at USD 14 billion in 2025 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4% to reach USD 20.7 billion by 2035. The market continues to evolve as changing lifestyles, shifting dining preferences, and growing interest in visually appealing home products influence purchasing decisions. Consumers increasingly prefer tableware that delivers everyday usability and refined design, reflecting a broader desire to elevate home dining experiences. As more…

Microsoft is looking into ways it can integrate OpenClaw-style features into 365 Copilot, according to a report from The Information. The test reportedly comes as part of efforts to make its 365 Copilot AI assistant “run autonomously around the clock” while completing tasks on behalf of users.Omar Shahine, Microsoft’s corporate vice president, confirmed to The Information that the company is “exploring the potential of technologies like OpenClaw in an enterprise context.” OpenClaw is an open-source platform that allows users to create AI-powered agents that run locally on a user’s device. The platform rose in popularity earlier this year, though it…

HAMBURG, Germany, April 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As a Premium Member, NATIX will provide large-scale multi-camera driving data to support Autoware’s open-source end-to-end autonomous driving stack NATIX Network, a decentralized multi-camera data network for Physical AI, has joined the Autoware Foundation as a Premium Member. Through this membership, NATIX will provide large-scale multi-camera driving data to support the development of Autoware’s first open-source end-to-end (E2E) autonomous driving model, including the world model components that underpin it. The Autoware Foundation brings together major players across the autonomous driving ecosystem, including AMD, AWS, Arm, Red Hat, TIER IV, Capgemini, to build…

BAKERSFIELD, Calif., April 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — For the second consecutive year, Newsweek has named Centre for Neuro Skills (CNS), a leading national provider of post-acute brain injury and stroke rehabilitation, to its America’s Greatest Midsize Workplaces in Health Care 2026 list. The distinction places CNS among the nation’s top midsize healthcare employers. The ranking evaluated more than 1.3 million employee reviews and scored companies on six workplace dimensions: culture, work-life balance, career development, compensation, working environment and culture and belonging. “Being recognized two years in a row is a testament to the people who make Centre for Neuro…

Pictured (left to right): John Henry, Regional Chair, Durham Region; Nitin Jain, President and CEO, Sienna Senior Living; Winnie Sun, Scientific Director of Wellness and Innovations in NeuroAging, Ontario Tech University; Hon. Raymond Cho, Minister for Seniors and Accessibility; Steven Murphy, President and Vice-Chancellor, Ontario Tech University; and Shilpa Dogra, Scientific Director of Active InnovAging at the Centre, Ontario Tech University. OSHAWA, Ontario, April 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Sienna for Seniors Foundation has made a transformational $1 million gift to Ontario Tech University to establish the Sienna Senior Living Research Centre for Healthy Aging and Happiness, advancing research…

Technip Energies (PARIS:TE) announces the launch of ESOP 2026, an employee share offering proposed to approximately 17,000 eligible employees in 19 countries. The objective is to share the Company’s long-term value creation with employees. The ESOP 2026 offer will be implemented in Australia, Belgium, China, Colombia, Germany, France, India, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Norway, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States. Approximately 90% of the Company’s workforce will have the opportunity to participate. The offer is proposed as part of Technip Energies’ (T.EN) Group Savings Plan (PEG) and International Group…