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Health Canada says 34 Canadians who may have had exposure to Andes hantavirus related to the MV Hondius cruise ship have now completed their self-isolation and monitoring period. The one remaining contact and the recovered case in Canada are slated to complete their self-isolation period on June 26.B.C. health officials have said that the sole Canadian who fell ill with hantavirus recovered as of June 9.The confirmed case marked the first incident of Andes hantavirus being detected in Canada. Nine Canadians located in Ontario, Alberta and B.C. were deemed to have experienced “high risk exposure” and were directed to self-isolate.These…

While the court still hasn’t signed off on the massive settlement resolving Epic’s antitrust lawsuit against Google for having a monopoly over Android’s app store with Google Play, the tech giant says it will start rolling out changes to the way it handles billing for developers worldwide. As announced in March, the flat 30 percent billing fee is being replaced by “lower, decoupled fees” that partially decouple the billing and the app store.How much of a cut Google will take from transactions now depends on whether it’s for a user whose first install came before or after the new structure,…

Moultrie, Georgia, June 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Colquitt Regional Medical Foundation has launched its Reaching New Heights in Healthcare campaign, anchored by the construction of a new four-story medical tower at Colquitt Regional Medical Center. Doster Construction will serve as the general contractor, with TMP Architects leading the design. Noli White Group is providing project management, equipment planning, and IT coordination. Construction is scheduled to begin this summer. The new Hufstetler Tower represents a significant investment in the future of healthcare for Moultrie, Colquitt County, and the surrounding region. The expansion will increase the hospital’s licensed bed capacity from…

ATLANTA, June 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Blaze Pizza is proving it’s more than just pizza. Beginning this week, Blaze Pizza is rolling out an evolved salad lineup across participating locations nationwide, introducing three new premium entrée salads featuring ingredients such as chickpeas, pickled red onions, feta, fresh mozzarella and roasted chicken, alongside new dressings and Blaze’s signature fast-fire’d flatbread. With entrée salads ranging from $11.95 to $12.95, the refreshed lineup offers guests a more satisfying and flavor-forward salad experience. As part of the refresh, Blaze has introduced new ingredients including chickpeas, pickled red onions and cucumbers, while enhancing preparation…

BELLEFONTE, Pa., June 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A new national academic initiative officially opens today as applications launch for the Dr. Wade Newman Award for Entrepreneurs. This competitive award supports undergraduate students across the United States who demonstrate exceptional entrepreneurial vision, innovation, and a commitment to creating positive change within their industries or local communities. The program welcomes applications from current undergraduate students enrolled at any accredited college or university in the United States. Designed to foster the next generation of business and community leaders, the initiative provides financial support to a selected student who showcases outstanding problem-solving abilities…

SEATTLE, June 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PEMCO Mutual Insurance was recently recognized as one of America’s Greatest Midsize Workplaces 2026 by Newsweek, which honors the top midsize companies in the U.S. for creating an employee experience that drives satisfaction, happiness, and other factors that are core to PEMCO’s relationship-first culture. “We’re proud of the way our people show up — with accountability, care, and a genuine commitment to doing what’s right,” said Shannon Rieck, Human Resources Director at PEMCO. “That consistency builds trust and shapes the PEMCO experience. We’re grateful for the dedication our employees bring to our Pacific…

NEW YORK, June 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (Feature Impact) The first sign is unexpectedly losing access to your cell phone. Soon after, when you connect to Wi-Fi, the gravity of the situation sinks in: a criminal has gained access to your cell phone number and is trying to siphon money from your credit cards and bank accounts. The scam is called SIM swapping, or SIM hijacking, and it’s a concern for law enforcement in the United States and abroad as more than 5,000 people have reported SIM swapping scams to the FBI since 2022. Older adults, caregivers and families…

ORLANDO, Fla., June 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Nicholas Bonito Scholarship for Entrepreneurs officially announces its ongoing commitment to supporting the next generation of entrepreneurial thinkers through the Nicholas Bonito Scholarship for Entrepreneurs, a national academic initiative designed to recognize undergraduate students who demonstrate ambition, creativity, and a passion for business innovation. Established by Nicholas Bonito, an entrepreneur, independent researcher, and business professional, the scholarship seeks to encourage students who are motivated to transform ideas into practical solutions and create meaningful opportunities through entrepreneurship. The program is open to eligible undergraduate students attending accredited colleges and universities across the United…

Jupiter, Fla., June 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Superformance and Safir Engineering are honoring the 60th anniversary of the GT40’s illustrious 1966 racing achievements with the exclusive “Championship Season Series.” The MKII series GT40s continue the original chassis numbers and will wear one of the liveries seen on the Shelby American, Holman Moody or Alan Mann Racing teams. A rolling piece of motorsports history, only 66 of these exclusive genuine GT40 supercars will be built worldwide. “1966 was a milestone motorsports year when the GT40 sports car finally broke Ferrari’s stranglehold on endurance racing,” said Lance Stander, CEO of Superformance.…

DALLAS, June 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Business executive Sabrina Kuykendall officially announces the launch of the Sabrina Kuykendall University Bound Grant, an academic initiative designed to support ambitious young women as they transition into higher education. This annual program aims to alleviate financial burdens for incoming undergraduate students who demonstrate exceptional leadership potential and a clear commitment to their future professional careers. The grant is open to applicants nationwide and is not bound to any specific geographic region, ensuring that qualified female students across the United States have an equal opportunity to secure funding for their academic journeys. By offering…