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MONACO, May 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Crypto market news is turning toward AlphaPepe after the project announced that its presale has surpassed 8,800 holders while Stage 16 remains live at $0.01717 per token. The presale has raised over $1.26 million, the AlphaSwap AI DEX demo has surpassed 4,000 active users, and the project has completed a full 10/10 BlockSAFU security audit ahead of its planned Q2 2026 exchange debut. The 8,800 holder milestone gives AlphaPepe a clear company update as XRP price prediction headlines return to the $7.00 target, with traders watching the CLARITY Act, ETF inflows, and institutional…

Some of Saskatoon’s oldest neighbourhoods have houses that have been standing since the late 1800s. But a lot of those houses are seeing new neighbours that look a whole lot different.Century-old homes with big porches and unique features are being joined by those with modern finishes, boxy looks and big windows.One local historian worries it’s becoming too much.“I think it’s going to make for a very, very bland, uninteresting environment. Because these houses are distinct enough, and because they’ve been here long enough, they themselves tell the history of the neighbourhood,” said Dianne Wilson, a member of the Saskatoon Heritage…

Today, I’m talking with Jonah Peretti, who is, technically, the CEO of BuzzFeed — although that will be coming to an end very soon.Just days before we spoke, Jonah agreed to sell 52 percent of BuzzFeed for a total of $120 million to Byron Allen, who owns The Weather Channel, a number of broadcast stations, and several other websites. The deal is a bit of a life raft for BuzzFeed — the company was once valued at $1.6 billion dollars, but just last quarter, the company had told investors it was at risk of running out of cash. Now there’s…

Scientists have found 1,121 previously unknown species, fast-tracking discovery and marking a 54% jump in annual identification.Discoveries from depths of up to 6,575m include a new species of deep-sea ghost shark, a symbiotic bristle worm living within a ‘glass castle’, as well as corals, crabs, shrimps, sea urchins, and anemones.Led by The Nippon Foundation-Nekton Ocean Census, this global effort included 13 expeditions and 9 species discovery workshops with leading scientists across the world. LONDON, May 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Scientists have discovered 1,121 marine species in a single year, marking a significant step forward in efforts to document life…

The United States has put countervailing duties on fresh mushrooms grown in Canada following a U.S. Department of Commerce investigation which the Canadian industry has called “deeply flawed.” The change, posted in the federal register on Monday, will slap most fresh mushrooms with tariffs of 2.84 per cent.Two companies received separate duties: Champ’s Fresh Farms Inc. was hit with a tariff rate of 1.62 per cent and Farmers’ Fresh Mushrooms Inc. was hit with a tariff rate of 4.97 per cent.Separate anti-dumping duties are expected to be added later this month.The preliminary Commerce investigation said Canadian mushroom producers received unfair…

Santa Barbara, Calif., May 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Star Room at Vista del Monte, a Front Porch senior living community in Santa Barbara, has been named the Best Practice/Innovation of the Year Award by LeadingAge California. The Star Room unites therapeutic design principles with accessible technology to serve residents across Vista del Monte’s continuum of care, including those living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias in Summer House, the community’s dedicated memory care neighborhood. It features a fiber optic star ceiling that creates an immersive night sky environment, layered with ambient blue LED lighting, an interactive touch table…

We’re making it clear that AI detected bugs are pretty much by definition not secret, and treating them on some private list is a waste of time for everybody involved – and only makes that duplication worse because the reporters can’t even see each other’s reports.AI tools are great, but only if they actually help, rather than cause unnecessary pain and pointless make-believe work. Feel free to use them, but use them in a way that is productive and makes for a better experience.

Dublin, May 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “On-board Charger – Global Strategic Business Report” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.The global market for On-board Charger was valued at US$9.4 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach US$25.5 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 18.2% from 2024 to 2030. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth analysis of market trends, drivers, and forecasts, helping you make informed business decisions.The growth in the on-board charger market is driven by several interrelated factors rooted in rising EV adoption, technological innovation, evolving regulatory frameworks, and expanding charging infrastructure. The primary growth…

Dublin, May 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Controlled Release Drug Delivery – Global Strategic Business Report” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.The global market for Controlled Release Drug Delivery was estimated at US$37.5 Billion in 2025 and is projected to reach US$59.7 Billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 6.8% from 2025 to 2032. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth analysis of market trends, drivers, and forecasts, helping you make informed business decisions. Controlled release drug delivery systems are reshaping the pharmaceutical landscape by providing a consistent and prolonged release of medication, which optimizes therapeutic effects while minimizing…

Dublin, May 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “KSA IoT Market by Hardware, Connectivity, Software – Forecast to 2031” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The KSA IoT market is anticipated to expand significantly from USD 3.06 billion in 2026 to USD 4.33 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 7.2% during the forecast period. Key factors driving this growth include the swift rollout of 5G networks and the impetus provided by government strategies such as Vision 2030. This evolving landscape prompts industries across KSA to transition to connected systems, aiming for enhanced real-time monitoring, automation, and data-oriented decision-making. Critical…