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We’ve got a special Decoder today — I had the chance to talk with Amy Lanzi, the CEO of Digitas North America, in front of a live audience at the Uber Villa at the Cannes Lions advertising festival in the South of France. I know, it’s a hard gig, but I do it for you.Amy has been on Decoder three times now, and she’s one of my favorite people to chat with — she is clear-eyed about what the advertising industry really is and does for brands and what all the money sloshing around the ad-supported internet really accomplishes. You’ll…

TORONTO, July 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kraken Robotics Inc. (“Kraken” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: PNG, OTCQB: KRKNF), today announced the closing of its previously announced acquisition of Covelya Group Limited (“Covelya Group”), for approximately $615 million, subject to closing adjustments (the “Acquisition”). Unless otherwise specified, all dollar amounts in this release are denominated in Canadian dollars. MANAGEMENT COMMENTS “This acquisition positions Kraken as a global provider of mission-critical, dual-use subsea intelligence solutions,” said Greg Reid, CEO of Kraken Robotics. “Since announcing the transaction, we have received positive feedback from customers who are looking forward to working with our combined…

Dublin, July 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Scenario-Based Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Testing Platforms Global Market Report 2026” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The scenario-based AV testing platforms market has witnessed notable growth, expanding rapidly from $1.45 billion in 2025 to an anticipated $1.69 billion in 2026, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.6%. This growth during the historic period has been driven by the proliferation of autonomous vehicle pilot programs, early regulatory demands for safety validation, the rise of simulation technologies, increased complexity in driving scenarios, and the need for cost-effective testing methods. The future of…

Dublin, July 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “France Alternative Lending Market Size & Forecast by Value and Volume Across 100+ KPIs by Type of Lending, End-User Segments, Loan Purpose, Finance Models, Distribution Channels, and Payment Instruments – Databook Q1 2026 Update” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The alternative lending market in France is on a significant growth path, projected to expand by 14% annually and reach USD 25.48 billion by 2026. From 2020 to 2025, this market saw a CAGR of 14.3% and is anticipated to maintain a CAGR of 14.5% from 2026 to 2029, with a value…

MIAMI, Fla., July 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ampli Technologies, Inc. today announced that Tom Livne has joined its Board of Directors. Livne founded Verbit, the AI transcription company that reached a valuation of roughly 2 billion dollars, and serves as Chairman and CEO of Iron Dome Acquisition I Corp. (Nasdaq: IDACU), which raised a record 172 million dollars in its initial public offering. He is also an investor in Ampli’s pre-seed round. Ampli is the security layer between AI agents and the capital they manage, so operators can run financial agents without surrendering custody of their funds. On the…

Moomoo’s Fundamental Engine, Options Engine, and Technical Engine create a structured path from research to execution inside a single trading platform JERSEY CITY, N.J., July 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Moomoo, a leading global investment and trading platform, today announced the launch of Moomoo Engine — new trading tools that seamlessly connect idea generation to trade execution and give individual investors access to data, analytics, and automation to elevate their trading experience. “Investors today have access to more data and tools than ever before, but those tools are often fragmented across different platforms, subscriptions and workflows,” said Neil McDonald, CEO…

Houston, TX, July 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026, Combined Arms, the nation’s most effective closed-loop referral network for veterans, service members, and military families, is proud to serve as an official Supporting Partner of America250, the national nonpartisan initiative working to engage every American in celebrating and commemorating the Semiquincentennial. The Houston-based nonprofit is marking the milestone not only with partnership but with action: a new monthly food distribution for military-connected families launching July 13 in Fort Bend County, Texas. “America’s story is inseparable from the…

Gulf Development Public Company Limited (GULF) BANGKOK, July 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gulf Development Public Company Limited (“GULF” or the “Company”) has successfully closed its offshore syndicated term loan facility, a US$600 million syndicated term loan facility (the “Facility”), marking a significant milestone in the Company’s funding strategy. Initially launched in May 2026 at US$400 million, comprising 3-year and 5-year tranches, the Facility received strong support from GULF’s relationship banks and attracted significant interest from a broad group of lenders, including several institutions establishing lending relationships with GULF for the first time. At closing, the Facility brought together 33…

XIONGAN, China, July 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The 7th Goldreed Industrial Design Award (GIDA) today announced the official launch of its global call for entries, inviting the world’s most innovative designers and enterprises to participate. The call for entries will be open from July 1,2026 to 24:00(Beijing time) on July 20,2026. Enterprises and institutions, design agencies, colleges, design teams, scientific research institutions and individuals from any country and region in the world can log on to the official website of GIDA (www.goldreedaward.com/en) to register for free. Rooted in Xiongan, China–the world’s future city–GIDA aims to gather premier global design resources…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size With temperatures expected to reach 37 C, the City of Toronto says its FIFA men’s World Cup broadcast at Nathan Phillips Square on Thursday has been cancelled. The move comes as Environment Canada has issued an orange heat warning for the city, with the high temperatures expected to continue into Friday.The hottest conditions are expected to occur Thursday, with maximum temperatures between 34 and 37 C. It also cautions that even minimum temperatures will provide little relief, with the thermometer expected to read 21 to 25 C.“Due to Thursday’s extreme heat forecast…