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Microsoft is losing another veteran executive. Julia Liuson, head of Microsoft’s developer division (DevDiv), is resigning from the software giant after 34 years. Liuson spent the past 12 years leading Microsoft’s developer business, during a period Microsoft focused more on open source projects and acquired GitHub for $7.5 billion.Liuson will continue as head of DevDiv until the end of June, and then move to an “advisory role” reporting to Microsoft CoreAI chief Jay Parikh, according to an internal memo seen by The Verge. It’s not immediately clear who will replace Liuson, or whether the DevDiv team will simply report up…

Dr David Bozward DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, April 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Water & Shark, the global advisory firm, has appointed Dr David Bozward as Chair of its Global Research Board, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to building a research-led advisory practice with strong institutional grounding across key international markets. The appointment marks an important step in Water & Shark’s wider effort to strengthen the research foundation behind its advisory work, including its proprietary country ranking system, annual publications and policy-facing analysis. It also reflects the firm’s intention to ensure that its thought leadership is supported by academic discipline and…

SHENZHEN, China, April 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the electric vehicle revolution surges into the powersports arena, RIXOC, an innovative force in the new-energy two-wheeler industry, today announced the launch of its latest high-performance electric motorcycle: the RIXOC GT19. Meticulously engineered for the bold, dynamic generation of riders aged 18 to 40, the GT19 is more than a mode of transport—it is a statement of freedom, designed to master both the urban jungle and the untamed backcountry. In an era where mobility demands versatility without compromise, the RIXOC GT19 delivers an unparalleled blend of exhilarating speed, intelligent technology, and…

SHENZHEN, China, April 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, RIXOC officially released the all-new GT16 Electric Motorcycle to Teens, Youths and Adults.It bringing a safer, more efficient, and smarter green travel solution to riders worldwide. Riding Performance: Trick RideThe GT16 is equipped with a peak 3000W mid-drive motor, its power support to Trick Riding. Battery Commute Increase By 30%.Matching 52V 25AH large-capacity lithium battery, Increase daily commuting By 30%, supporting for suburban outings, or off-road adventures. Safety, Street LegalThe battery undergoes multiple safety tests to ensure stability and reliability. Default max speed 20 MPH for street legal, need to unlock…

St. Paul, MN, April 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As temperatures climb and heat stress risks return to jobsites across the country, Ergodyne is rolling out new cooling gear and worksite shelters designed to help crews prepare before the season turns dangerous. The latest additions expand options for shade, recovery and personal cooling—giving safety managers more ways to protect workers from heat-related illness and performance decline. Aside from making work uncomfortable, heat slows reaction times, clouds decision-making and increases the risk of serious incidents. For crews working long shifts in direct sun, high humidity or stagnant indoor heat, access to…

Jacksonville, FL, April 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dion Marketing, a full-service marketing agency in Jacksonville, FL, has recently added Monster Entertainment to its repertoire of clients in the attractions industry. Monster Entertainment is the franchisor of Monster Mini Golf, the leader in glow-in-the-dark family entertainment with 63 total units, including new locations in development and 39 locations currently throughout the United States and Canada. Dion Marketing has been engaged to elevate brand awareness and improve local search visibility for each Monster Mini Golf location through an integrated strategy that includes public relations, SEO, AEO, and targeted digital advertising campaigns.…

Former Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu has crossed the floor to the Liberals, becoming the latest to switch over to the government caucus and bringing Prime Minister Mark Carney just one seat away from a functional majority. The move from Gladu, the MP for the Ontario riding of Sarnia—Lambton–Bkejwanong, comes days before three byelections are set to be held that could reset the balance of power in Parliament.Carney and Gladu both issued statements Wednesday morning to announce the move, with the prime minister saying he was “honoured” to welcome Gladu into the Liberal caucus.Gladu said she had heard from her constituents…

Prime Minister Mark Carney is on the precipice of a potential majority government, and three byelections next week will determine what happens next. On April 13, federal byelections will be held in two Toronto-area ridings and one Montreal-area riding.With the news on Wednesday morning of ex-Conservative Marilyn Gladu crossing the floor to the Liberals, Carney’s Liberals now hold 171 seats in the House of Commons — just one shy of the 172-seat majority threshold, which would be reliant on the support of the Speaker of the House of Commons.If the Liberals win two of the three byelections, they will hold 173 seats,…

LOS ANGELES, April 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Los Angeles is preparing to open its stadiums, infrastructure and culture to millions of visitors and welcome the international spotlight for an unprecedented wave of global sports events. As this turning point nears, the Play Equity Summit convened leaders from around the world, hosted by the LA84 Foundation and Play Equity Fund, legacy organizations of the 1984 Summer Olympic Games. While addressing over 500 attendees, leaders from sport, media, philanthropy, and public policy explored how Los Angeles can harness a historic run of international competitions to expand access to sport and provide…

LOS ANGELES, April 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — An affiliate of Banner Storage Group, LLC has completed Catalina Self-Storage at 627 S. Catalina Street, a seven-story, 1,500-unit, climate-controlled facility in Los Angeles’ Koreatown neighborhood, developed on a 0.56-acre infill site directly above an active LA Metro Purple Line tunnel. The project spans 166,000 square feet, including approximately 105,000 net rentable square feet, and represents one of the most structurally complex self-storage developments completed in Southern California in recent years. What began in 2019 concluded with the facility’s opening in November 2025, the result of sustained engineering effort, multi-agency coordination, and…