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When Victor Bal walks across the stage to collect his mechanical engineering degree at Montreal’s École Polytechnique, his service dog Kopeck will be by his side — just as she’s been for every single class. When Bal was 12, he was one of the first students to attend classes with a service dog that was trained by Quebec’s Mira foundation to support youth with autism spectrum disorder. Now the foundation says that at age 27, Bal is among the first people to have benefited from a Mira ASD service dog to graduate from university.“She’s my partner, she’s my ally,” he…

Dallas, TX, May 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) and the North Texas legal community wrapped up another impactful Food from the Bar campaign this spring, generating the equivalent of 640,000 nutritious meals for children and families who face heightened food insecurity during the summer months. As schools close and access to free and reduced-price meals declines, law firms and legal departments across the region stepped forward with donations, food drives, and volunteer hours to help fill the gap. Since its launch in 2019, the campaign has now provided more than 3 million meals. “This…

Yusuf Mehdi, executive vice president and consumer chief marketing officer at Microsoft, is leaving the company after 35 years. Mehdi announced his departure in an internal memo on Thursday, noting that he will leave Microsoft next year. He will remain focused on marketing for Windows, Copilot for consumers and the Microsoft 365 consumer business until 2027.“As I thought about this decision, one thing was crystal clear: I want to ensure I have the time and space to set the team – and our mission – up for continued success,” says Mehdi in his memo. “We are in the middle of…

Dublin, May 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “AI Earbuds Global Market Report 2026” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The artificial intelligence (AI) earbuds market has experienced significant growth, expanding from $5.99 billion in 2025 to a projected $7.42 billion in 2026, with a CAGR of 23.9%. This surge is driven by the adoption of true wireless stereo devices, a rising demand for personalized audio experiences, the integration of voice assistants, and the popularity of fitness and gym wearables with noise-cancelling technologies. Looking ahead, the market is expected to reach $17.34 billion by 2030, continuing to grow at a…

Link to Images NEW YORK, May 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tú Cuentas Cine Youth Fest (TCCYF), the youth-focused film initiative created by HITN, features a Latino-focused interview series Tú Cuentas Cafecito and this year the segment earned two Telly Awards in the General–Interview & Talk Show category for conversations featuring media executive Ingrid ‘Superstar’ Salcedo and actress and producer Roselyn Sánchez. The series won a Silver Telly for its episode with Ingrid ‘Superstar’ Salcedo, the Emmy Award-winning broadcast executive and producer known for helping shape some of television’s most prominent Latin music award shows. A second episode, featuring the Puerto…

Sydney, Australia, May 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Australian savers and income-focused investors are navigating an environment of higher interest rates and persistent inflation. On 5 May 2026, the Reserve Bank of Australia raised the cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.35%, the third consecutive hike this year and one that has fully unwound the easing cycle of 2025. The Monetary Policy Board vote was split eight to one in favour of the increase. The next RBA Board meeting is scheduled for 15-16 June 2026. Inflation has remained the central concern behind that decision. The Australian Bureau of Statistics…

Dublin, May 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Ramen Noodles Global Market Report 2026” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The ramen noodles market is experiencing rapid expansion, projected to grow from $58.03 billion in 2025 to $84.99 billion by 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. Key factors driving this growth include an increased preference for convenient, affordable meal options, heightened urbanization, and a rising demand for diverse instant noodle flavors. Additionally, the proliferation of supermarkets and hypermarkets, particularly in urban regions, is significantly contributing to this upward trajectory. As consumers increasingly seek premium and gourmet…

SOMERSET, England, May 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sigenergy is helping redefine the future of industrial energy management in the UK, powering one of the country’s most intelligent and space-efficient commercial solar manufacturing projects at Numatic International’s Somerset facility. Delivered in partnership with SunGift Solar and AIKO, the 1.73MWp solar installation combines Sigenergy’s AI-driven hybrid inverter technology with high-efficiency solar generation to create a smarter, more resilient energy ecosystem for British manufacturing. The project deploys 14 Sigenergy 110kW HYA hybrid inverters alongside 2,672 high-efficiency solar panels across a compact five-acre site, maximising energy yield while preserving valuable operational space. Once…

Nelson, New Zealand, May 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Boxman has highlighted increasing demand for modular container infrastructure across commercial, industrial, and construction sectors throughout the Bay of Plenty region following confirmation that a Boxman depot opened in Mount Maunganui. The expanded regional presence strengthens access to shipping container services supporting logistics operations, temporary infrastructure projects, storage requirements, and commercial development activity across Tauranga and surrounding areas. The opening of the Mount Maunganui depot reflects broader market trends associated with infrastructure growth, freight activity, and operational flexibility demands across New Zealand. Businesses across multiple industries continue to rely on shipping…

Dublin, May 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Home Renovation Planning AI Global Market Report 2026” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The home renovation planning artificial intelligence (AI) market is on an upward trajectory, expected to expand from $1.76 billion in 2025 to $2.12 billion in 2026, marking a CAGR of 20.3%. This surge is attributed to the increasing adoption of digital design tools, demand for precise renovation planning, and growing investments in property technology solutions. The market is projected to reach a size of $4.4 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 20%. The forecast period anticipates a…