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Paper Published in IEEE XploreKOBE, Japan, Aug. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Micware Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: MWC) (the “Company” or “Micware”), a Japan-based provider of software development services and innovative IT solutions mainly focused on the automotive and mobility sectors, today announced that a paper presenting joint research results by Micware and Institute of Science Tokyo had been published in IEEE Xplore. The paper was presented at the 2026 IEEE Intelligent Vehicles Symposium (“IEEE IV 2026”), an international conference on vehicle intelligence technologies, held in Detroit, Michigan, United States, from June 22 to 25, 2026. About the PaperIEEE IV 2026…

Police are investigating after the body of a 50-year-old Halifax man was found at a recycling facility in Halifax. Halifax Regional Police say officers responded to a recycling facility on Chain Lake Drive at about 2:20 p.m. Tuesday after the body of an adult man was discovered. Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won’t miss a trending story. Police say the body arrived at the facility in a truck that had collected material from commercial containers throughout the Bayers Lake and Halifax areas earlier in the day.An autopsy conducted…

JINAN, China, Aug. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bodor Laser has introduced the X Series, a new flagship high-speed sheet metal laser cutting platform developed to deliver intelligent operation, higher production efficiency, and long-term processing stability. In sheet manufacturing, cutting speed represents only one part of overall productivity. A typical production shift may involve frequent job changes, different materials and sheet sizes, irregular remnants, repeated parameter adjustments, dense-hole patterns, short contours, and continuous directional changes. These conditions place demands not only on motion speed, but also on machine rigidity, trajectory control, setup efficiency, and process consistency. Designed around these practical…

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Aug. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Entrepreneur and business builder Mark Pugachev is expanding his broader business portfolio through Motenza Capital, a business funding company focused on helping small and growing businesses access working capital and commercial financing solutions. Motenza Capital works with established funding partners while maintaining internal processes for document collection, verification, application review and underwriting assessment. The company is developing its operating infrastructure around a more structured and efficient funding experience for business owners seeking capital for growth, operations and other commercial needs. “Our goal with Motenza Capital is to create a more structured and…

Recent shark sightings off Nova Scotia beaches are causing some concern among beach-goers, with some calling for new monitoring measures as officials stress existing safety precautions. Several Nova Scotia beaches have been temporarily closed following shark sightings in recent years. Martinique Beach was shut down for several hours in July after a reported sighting, while Queensland Beach was closed for a period last summer for the same reason.Mike Melenchuk, executive director of the Nova Scotia Lifesaving Society, said beach operators and lifeguards take a cautious approach when there is any indication a shark may be nearby.“When we see something, it’s…

The sounds of laughter, jazz and gospel music pumped through a modest church in Montreal’s Little Burgundy neighbourhood on Thursday as mourners gathered for the funeral of legendary jazz pianist Oliver Jones. The tears were flowing as family and friends shared stories about a generous, talented and humble man.“I am mourning an angel,” said his widow, Monique Leclerc Jones, early in the service at Union United Church. “How can I say farewell, or even goodbye, to the angel who has been my whole life for a quarter of a century?”Jones had played piano at the church since he was five years old and…

Summerland, B.C., is trying to get back on its feet after the Bald Range wildfire, but for some local businesses, the disruption is far from over. An ongoing water boil advisory is keeping restaurants like Zias Stonehouse Restaurant from reopening, adding another financial blow during what should be one of the busiest times of the year. The fire did not destroy Zias, but the restaurant still cannot operate normally without safe, treated water.“We wash all our vegetables, all the pop lines need to be flushed. We will have to buy new product and not to mention people need water to…

After collaborating with 8BitDo on a gamepad two years ago, Genki launched the first controller the company designed from the ground up today. With an unorthodox design that positions its thumbsticks and buttons above a large 2.9-inch LCD screen, the Manta looks a lot chunkier than competing controllers. But what really sets it apart is a deeper focus on customizability with numerous settings that can be adjusted using the controller’s screen plus buttons and thumbsticks that can be tailored to each player’s preferences.The Genki Manta is launching today through a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign. The earliest backers can preorder the controller…

Calgary’s tech industry is on a hot streak. A new report from the CBRE Group shows that the sector grew by 56 per cent, adding 28,900 jobs. “In Alberta and in Calgary, specifically, there’s a lot of tech that’s based on kind of our natural resources and traditional industries,” explained Jen Lussier, CEO of Platform Calgary.“Energy, of course, clean tech, agriculture, manufacturing — it really is literally across the board.”Located in Calgary’s downtown, Platform Calgary serves as a hub for those within the tech space, offering supports for entrepreneurs, and creating connections for those looking to find opportunities. “We like…

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 20, 2026 9:01 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canadian teenagers were within striking distance of clubhouse leader Miyu Yamashita of Japan in the first round of the CPKC Women’s Open in Edmonton. Yamashita shot a season-low 62 on 6,452-yard, par-70 Royal Mayfair Golf Club in the North Saskatchewan River valley on Thursday.Nasa Hataoka was a stroke back of her countrywoman at 7 under par.Vancouver’s Anna Huang, 17, and 18-year-old amateur Michelle Xing of Richmond Hill, Ont., were tied for third with China’s Ruoning Yukin at 5…