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A group of Canadian researchers says the amount of powdery pollen released by plants during their reproduction process has gone up across Canada in recent years and is exacerbating allergies from hay fever to hives. Daniel Coates, director of Aerobiology Research Laboratories, which monitors pollen, said monitoring by his lab suggests pollen levels across Canada have doubled.Climate change is partly to blame, he said.“It’s getting worse because pollen loves warm weather,” he said. “When you have longer periods of warm weather, science and data have proven that you’re going to see more pollen in the air as well.”Unpredictable weather could…

GREENVILLE, S.C., May 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — International technology company Lucideon is forging a new era in the development of safer medical devices, with the launch of a pioneering biocompatibility lab in the US. Focused on reducing the adverse biological responses that can be caused from medical devices when they come into contact with the human body, the state-of-the-art facility delivers the full spectrum of biocompatibility services from a single source. Based in Greenville, South Carolina, it will provide rapid and robust assessments of medical devices and materials to ensure safe interaction with human biological systems, assuring patient safety…

Dublin, May 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Wearables in Pharma & Biotech Market by Product, Therapy, Application, End User – Global Forecasts to 2031” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The wearables in pharma & biotech market is anticipated to grow significantly, reaching USD 9.97 billion by 2031 from USD 3.98 billion in 2026, with a CAGR of 20.2%. This expansion is fueled by technological advancements in biosensors, miniaturization, and digitization, alongside rising global digital connectivity. The International Telecommunication Union noted that over 5.4 billion people were internet users in 2023, facilitating the seamless integration of wearable data into…

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, May 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The annual forex, fintech and online trading technology expo will gather leading brokerages, investors and trading professionals at World Trade Centre. Dubai: Known for its ambition and appetite for constant reinvention, the city continues to operate as one of the world’s safest and most stable business hubs. Its progressive regulation and expanding financial ecosystem attract brokers, fintech founders, retail traders and global investors. Against this backdrop, Forex Expo Dubai will proceed as scheduled for its 9th edition at World Trade Centre on 22-23 September 2026. The 2025 edition welcomed 20,000+ attendees, 250+…

MARYSVILLE, Ohio and STOCKHOLM, May 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Einride and EASE Logistics today announced the deployment of SAE Level 4 (L4) Einride autonomous trucks into proof-of-concept service between EASE Logistics warehouses in Marysville, Ohio. This deployment is an extension of the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and DriveOhio’s Truck Automation Corridor Project, in partnership with the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), and is designed to evaluate the impact of autonomous technology on operations, safety, and freight efficiency. Operations will take place on EASE property and local public roads and will utilize two of Einride’s advanced L4 autonomous electric…

DETROIT, May 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Released by Plante Moran, the 2026 North American Automotive OEM-Supplier Working Relations Index® (WRI®) Study reveals unprecedented results. For the first time in its 26-year history, the study that evaluates relations between U.S. automakers and their suppliers indicates overall improvements across all six North American manufacturers, with Ford, Toyota and Stellantis leading the automaker gains. The results reflect the influence of four undercurrents. The WRI® scores suggest that tariffs and electric vehicle (EV) cost recovery were two factors shaping suppliers’ perceptions of commercial fairness, as purchasing teams that lacked full control over how much…

WASHINGTON, May 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Basis (https://basis.com), the leading intelligent operating system for autonomous advertising, today announced an integration with DAX US to give political advertisers exclusive access to premium audio inventory for the 2026 U.S. election cycle. DAX, the pioneering digital advertising exchange, delivers more than 100 million U.S. listeners across its network of ad-supported streaming and podcast platforms — inventory available for political advertising only through the DSP in Basis. According to Nielsen, radio and podcasts capture more than 80% of all daily ad-supported audio listening, with audiences spending an average of four hours per day…

REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio, May 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Victoria’s Secret & Co. (“VS&Co” or the “Company”) (NYSE: VSCO) today issued a letter to shareholders highlighting the significant progress and shareholder value creation achieved under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Hillary Super and the support of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). The letter underscores the Company’s strong operational and financial momentum under its Path to Potential strategy and highlights the Board’s conviction that continued execution of this strategy is the best path to sustained long-term shareholder value creation. Since the announcement of Ms. Super’s appointment in August 2024,…

FLORHAM PARK, N.J., May 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Barnes & Noble College (BNC), a Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED) company and leading solutions provider for higher education, today announced the launch of an enhanced BNC campus store gift card program with new features that strengthen convenience, engagement, and connection to the campus community. The program reflects BNC’s commitment to elevating the campus store experience and better serving students, families, alumni, fans, and institutional partners. Available at Barnes & Noble College campus stores nationwide, the program expands opportunities for campus communities to engage with their institutions through flexible gifting…

VICTORIA, Seychelles, May 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), today reported 216% cumulative user growth* in Southeast Asia, highlighting the region’s position as its fastest-growing market. The milestone was first unveiled at its Summer Camp 2026, a flagship retreat that brought together global leadership, regional heads, and key opinion leaders (KOLs) from across the region.  Held from May 13-16, 2026, the event focused on strengthening regional partnerships, deepening understanding of Bitget’s evolving product ecosystem, and aligning on the next phase of expansion in Southeast Asia. The event featured a combination of strategy sessions, product…