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From the coalfields of northern England to the Arctic snows and the steaming jungles of Brazil, diamond hunter and scholar Graham Pearson has carved a name for himself that now lives on in rock. Pearson, a mantle geochemist with the University of Alberta in Edmonton, has had a new mineral – Grahampearsonite — approved by the International Mineralogical Association.It recognizes a lifetime of work on diamonds, including his work in Brazil where he and a team made discoveries over a decade ago that helped explain, through deep-mine diamonds the composition and water content of the Earth’s deep mantle.“The most lasting legacy of…

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., April 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HII’s (NYSE: HII) Newport News Shipbuilding division has completed post-shakedown availability (PSA) work on Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS New Jersey (SSN 796). The submarine was redelivered to the U.S. Navy Friday. “Maintaining our nation’s undersea maritime supremacy is strengthened by the redelivery of USS New Jersey,” said Jason Ward, NNS vice president of new construction submarine programs. “Our combined NNS-Navy team is focused on the mission and understands the importance of getting this submarine to the fleet.” The PSA, a maintenance period that typically follows delivery of new ships, included combat systems…

All week, we’ve been asking you to help us rank the 50 best products Apple ever made, as we mark the company’s 50th anniversary. Thanks to everyone who pitched in – we ended up with more than 1.6 million votes! We also have lots of other coverage of Apple’s first half century, and you should check it all out. All those votes later, we have some answers. And some thoughts. Verge subscribers, don’t forget you get exclusive access to ad-free Vergecast wherever you get your podcasts. Head here. Not a subscriber? You can sign up here. On this episode of…

SAN CARLOS, Calif., April 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Retell AI, the fastest-growing AI voice agent platform, announced today that it has been named to the prestigious Wing VC Enterprise Tech 30 (ET30) 2026 list, recognizing the best of enterprise tech. The list is broken down by company size; Retell AI is featured as one of 10 companies in the early-stage category. The ET30 list is compiled by Wing VC in partnership with Newcomer. It is designed to be institutional, neutral and inclusive of all company growth stages. Voice AI was highlighted as a key trend for 2026 – three voice…

VICTORIA, Seychelles, April 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), today launched the VIP Fast Track Program, a new campaign designed to help users reach higher VIP levels through personalized trading routes across futures, spot, and asset holdings. The launch marks the first phase of Bitget’s broader UEX VIP season, a platform-wide initiative built around the principle of maximum perks and minimum fees for high-value users. Unlike traditional exchange VIP systems that rely primarily on fixed asset thresholds, VIP Fast Track introduces progression paths based on trading activity and account growth. Futures users can unlock up…

BENTONVILLE, Ark. & OAKLAND, Calif., April 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Back to the Roots, America’s leading organic gardening company, today announced a significant retail expansion of its organic soil program with Sam’s Club. Following a successful 50-store pilot in 2025, the brand’s premium Organic Raised Bed Mix has expanded nationally as the exclusive organic soil at Sam’s Club—bringing professional-grade organic growing media to members at a high-value price. The expansion marks a major milestone in the company’s mission to democratize organic gardening, bringing its high-performance, peat-free formulas to a broader audience of suburban and rural gardeners who rely on…

After Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in 2022, nearly 300,000 Ukrainians were welcomed in communities across Canada as part of an emergency visa program that allowed those fleeing the war to temporarily work and study in the country. Many of those who have chosen to stay face an uncertain future as their Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel visas expire. They have to apply to extend their status, without a clear path to permanent residency.“What I’m hearing from people, from our community leaders … is there’s a lot of anxiety about their ability to stay in Canada,” said Ihor Michalchyshyn,…

NEW YORK, April 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As spring temperatures begin to climb, many homeowners start to notice the same problem. Some rooms feel warmer than others. Upstairs heats up faster. The thermostat keeps getting adjusted, but the house still doesn’t feel quite right. To address these common issues, DELLA is introducing its 2026 home cooling lineup. The update expands beyond traditional central air and focuses on more flexible, room-by-room comfort. It includes options like ductless mini split systems and new portable AC units, giving homeowners more control over how each space feels.And for years, central air has been…

Yasam Ayavefe Sets Clear 2026 Booking Standards London, April 3rd, 2026 In hospitality, trust is often built in small moments long before a guest enters the lobby. It can begin with a clear rate, a room description that matches reality, or a booking process that feels direct rather than slippery. That is the principle running through the latest 2026 guidance shared around Mileo Hotels, the boutique hospitality brand founded by Yasam Ayavefe.  Rather than centering the message on glamour alone, the brand is drawing attention to something more durable. It is telling travelers that transparency, steady service, and practical comfort…

Utah is allowing an AI system to prescribe psychiatric drugs without a doctor. It’s only the second time the state — and the country — has delegated this kind of clinical authority to AI. State officials say it could bring costs down and ease care shortages, but physicians warn the system is opaque, risky, and unlikely to expand mental health care to those who need it.The one-year pilot, announced last week, will allow Legion Health’s AI chatbot to renew certain prescriptions for psychiatric medications, in some cases. The San Francisco startup promises Utah-based patients “fast, simple refills” through a $19-a-month…