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NAPERVILLE, Ill., May 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A Pint for Kim, the national grassroots movement founded in 2020 in honor of Kimberly Sandford, once again made history—breaking its own record for the seventh year in a row as the largest single-day blood drive in Illinois. More than 650 donations were collected in one powerful day of impact, saving the lives of nearly 2,000 people. The annual celebration of Kim’s life returned to Naperville North High School, transforming the campus into a free festival featuring live bands, a car show, food trucks, raffles, games, and family-friendly activities—all united by one…

MONACO City, Monaco, May 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Crypto news is turning toward AlphaPepe after the project announced that Stage 16 of its presale is now live at $0.01666 per token following the Stage 15 sell-out. The presale has raised over $1.1 million, the holder count has passed 8,400, the AlphaSwap AI DEX demo has surpassed 2,000 active users, and the project has completed a full 10/10 BlockSAFU security audit ahead of its planned Q2 2026 exchange debut. The Stage 16 announcement comes as Ethereum price prediction headlines return to the $8,000 debate, with analysts watching ETF demand, staking…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Hockey fans and organizations across the country are mourning legendary coach Ernie “Punch” McLean, who has died in a crash in northern B.C. at the age of 93. RCMP say investigators have confirmed McLean was the sole victim in a single-vehicle crash about 30 kilometres south of Dease Lake.McLean coached 16 seasons in the Western Hockey League with the New Westminster Bruins and Estevan Bruins.After six seasons in Estevan, McLean and his partner Bill Shinske moved the Bruins from Saskatchewan to B.C., where he navigated the New Westminster Bruins to four straight…

MONACO , May 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — New crypto buyers are turning toward AlphaPepe after Stage 15 of the presale sold out and Stage 16 opened at $0.01666 per token. The project has now raised over $1.1 million, the holder count has passed 8,400, the AlphaSwap AI DEX demo has surpassed 2,000 active users, and the project has completed a full 10/10 BlockSAFU security audit ahead of its planned Q2 2026 exchange debut. The Stage 15 sellout comes as Bitcoin price prediction headlines return to the $250,000 debate, with Fundstrat’s Tom Lee pointing toward a possible $200,000 to $250,000…

BsStrategy Logo NEW YORK, May 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The growing interest in automated trading has created a new question for market participants: not whether AI can be used in trading, but how easily users can begin using it in a structured and understandable way. BsStrategy is answering that question with its AI quantitative trading bot, a platform experience designed to help users explore automated trading through a simpler and more organized process. Instead of requiring users to build trading systems, connect multiple tools, or manually track every market movement, BsStrategy brings AI-assisted market review, quantitative strategy options, bot-supported…

Political leaders and policy experts from around the world gathered in Toronto on Saturday for the 2026 Global Progress Action Summit. The summit, co-hosted by Canada 2020 and the Center for American Progress Action Fund (CAPAF), is a day-long event focused on economic security, democracy and global co-operation, according to a release by the CAPAF.It featured Prime Minister Mark Carney alongside several federal cabinet ministers, including Industry Minister Mélanie Joly, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand and Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne.Former U.S. president Barack Obama was also in attendance.Joly started off the summit Saturday morning, hosting a discussion with former U.S.…

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 9, 2026 4:12 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The five candidates running for the leadership of the Opposition B.C. Conservatives face each other today in their final debate, after a campaign dominated by disputes over their ideological credentials. Iain Black, Caroline Elliott, Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Peter Milobar and Yuri Fulmer will share the stage in a Global TV studio in Burnaby, with the debate screening on the network’s Global BC 1 channel and other platforms. Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it…

Las Vegas, Nev., May 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  In collaboration with The Champions Collective, the Las Vegas Aces celebrated the reveal of their 2025 WNBA championship ring during an on-court ceremony at T-Mobile Arena ahead of their season opener. “Our valued partnership with the Aces continues with the 2025 WNBA championship ring,” said Chris Poitras, SVP and GM of The Champions Collective. “A ring top featuring three beautiful one-carat diamonds to commemorate their three titles, opens up to reveal a bespoke fashion ring, the first of its kind.” “This ring is a testament to what the 2025 Las Vegas…

Tamara Polo lived a full and busy life, balancing a successful career with raising three young children. But that all came to halt when she was hit as a pedestrian in a parking lot in September of 2023, seriously injuring her entire spine. “As soon as I get upright and my spine is loaded with the weather of my head, I’m instantly ill and have to lay back down,” describes Polo. “I’m sitting on the sidelines of my three beautiful children’s and a husband’s life waiting for access to care.”Polo’s search for medical care has been long and extensive. After…

MONTREAL, May 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As Canada debates the future of its digital sovereignty, tech entrepreneur and investor Yanik Guillemette is emerging as a critical voice for civil liberties. In this interview, Guillemette analyzes the systemic risks of Bill C-22, the fragility of encryption, and why digital trust is the most undervalued asset in the Canadian economy. Q: Yanik, why is Bill C-22 causing such friction between the tech sector and Ottawa? Yanik Guillemette: “The friction isn’t just about a single bill; it’s about a fundamental shift in how Western governments view digital surveillance. When we discuss ‘lawful…