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By Craig Lord The Canadian Press Posted May 29, 2026 8:41 am Updated May 29, 2026 8:44 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Statistics Canada says economic growth as measured by GDP stalled in the first quarter and real gross domestic product was slightly negative on an annualized basis. The agency mainly blames higher imports of gold and a weak month for Canada’s resource extraction industries in March for dragging down recent economic activity. Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won’t miss a…

Acer is aiming to take on the MacBook Neo more directly with a new Swift Air 14, a new 14-inch laptop that starts at $699. The laptop will use Intel’s lower-cost Core Series 3 “Wildcat Lake” chips — either Core 5 or Core 7 models, both of which are six-core processors. It comes in green, pink, purple, and a gray-ish blue with an all-aluminum chassis While the Neo is often criticized for its limited 8GB of RAM, the Swift Air will start with the same amount and be configurable with up to 16GB.According to Acer’s specs, the Swift Air will…

TORONTO, May 29, 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 report that Tomagold Corporation (LOT-TSXV, TOGOF-OTCPK) has provided an update as regards recent drilling on the Berrigan Mine claims in the Chibougamau area of Quebec. The Berrigan Mine claims and a large number of others are under option from Chibougamau Independent Mines Inc. Globex retains 2% Gross Metal royalty on all mineral production from the…

Duluth Trading Co. is a leading brand in garden apparel & gearGarden Shop has been refreshed online and across more than 60 Duluth Trading storesBest-selling women’s gardening overalls reach 4.7-star rating from over 3.5K+ reviewsExpanded men’s gardening clothing and accessories to meet growing consumer interest MOUNT HOREB, Wis., May 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Duluth Trading Co. (Duluth), a leading brand in garden apparel, has refreshed its annual Garden Shop with an assortment of apparel, accessories and gear as the growing season picks up. Each spring, in-the-know gardeners gravitate to the modern workwear retailer to secure season-ready essentials for the…

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BioNexus Gene Lab Corp. (Nasdaq: BGLC) (“BioNexus” or the “Company”), a technology-focused company advancing innovation across biotechnology, precision diagnostics, and emerging healthcare platforms, today highlighted its participation in the 2026 China–Malaysia Economic Cooperation Outlook Forum, held on May 21, 2026 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Kuala Lumpur. The forum, held under the theme “Advancing Biotechnology and Healthcare Collaboration towards a China–Malaysia Community with a Shared Future,” brought together government representatives, industry leaders, investors, healthcare professionals, and experts from Malaysia and China to discuss strategic cooperation across biotechnology, healthcare, pharmaceutical development,…

Alexandria, Virginia, May 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Vision Council Foundation, AccuWeather®, and The Skin Cancer Foundation are proud to announce a collaboration in advance of National Sunglasses Day, celebrated each year on June 27. For the first time, these three trusted authorities in eye health, weather forecasting and warnings, and skin health are joining forces to deliver a unified, comprehensive UV protection message: Safeguarding yourself from the sun requires protecting your eyes with UV-blocking sunglasses, protecting your skin with clothing, hats and broad-spectrum sunscreen, and staying informed with AccuWeather’s exclusive hour-by-hour UV Index — every single day. Despite…

Picogrid team today announced a new $45M Series A round, led by Bessemer Venture Partners. EL SEGUNDO, Calif., May 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Picogrid, the defense technology company building the open integration layer for modern military systems, today announced the close of a $45 million Series A led by Bessemer Venture Partners. Washington Harbour and GSBackers joined the round, alongside existing investors Initialized Capital, Starburst Ventures, Credo Ventures, Giant Step Capital, Alumni Ventures, and industry angels. The funding will expand Picogrid’s product family, extend its integration capabilities into new operational domains, and scale deployments with the US military, allied…

SAN FRANCISCO, May 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Omniscient (o8t®), a pioneer in AI-driven brain analysis technology, today announced it has secured $27.2 million (AU$41.1 million) in an oversubscribed Series D funding round. The round is co-led by OIF Ventures and the Australian National Reconstruction Fund Corporation (NRFC), with continued support from long-term investors including Will Vicars and Gina Rinehart AO. The capital will accelerate commercial expansion of Omniscient’s Quicktome® platform and the development of new clinical applications, extending the company’s reach into high-growth markets like brain computer interface (BCI), stroke, and movement disorders. Omniscient’s connectomics technology uses AI to…

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cannabix Technologies Inc. (CSE: BLO) (OTC PINK: BLOZF) (Frankfurt: 8CT) (the “Company” or “Cannabix”) developer of marijuana and alcohol breath devices is pleased to announce the deployment of its BreathLogix alcohol screening technology with mining, municipal, and aviation clients in Australia. The deployments have been made under the Company’s exclusive distribution partner in Australia, Breathalyser Sales & Service Pty Ltd. These recent BreathLogix deployments mark an important step in Cannabix’s strategy to penetrate high-value safety-critical sectors, where there is increasing demand for automated, reliable, and scalable alcohol screening solutions. These new…

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, May 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AEON Clinic, Dubai’s premier destination for advanced regenerative medicine and holistic wellness located at Atlantis The Royal, is elevating the city’s wellness landscape. By introducing highly sophisticated cellular health protocols, the clinic meets the growing demand for personalized vitality with its world-class IV drip Dubai treatments and elite cellular optimization programs. Modern lifestyles demand peak cognitive and physical performance, driving residents and travellers to seek advanced rejuvenation. Addressing this, AEON Clinic’s tailored IV drip therapy in Dubai delivers vital vitamins and micronutrients directly into the bloodstream for maximum absorption. For…