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Ontario Premier Doug Ford says that while Toronto should be the host city for a new defence bank, he doesn’t believe in “attacking” competing bids for it. Ford made the comments Tuesday after Quebec politicians last week accused Canada’s largest city of waging a “fear campaign.”Those officials said their Toronto counterparts are invoking the threat of a Quebec referendum to undermine Montreal’s bid to host the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB), which would provide financing for defence projects by NATO members and allies.Canada has been chosen to host the bank’s headquarters, with Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver competing for the project,…
Google I/O is just a week away, and that means it’s time for another Android Show event to unpack all the Android ecosystem highlights Google has in store.Android Show: I/O Edition is set to kick off on YouTube and the Android website at 10AM PT / 1PM ET on Tuesday, May 12th.Based on last year’s Android Show, we’re expecting this event to be fairly short, around half an hour or less, and include some key features of Android 17 along with a release window for it. The Android Show will also likely show off some updates to Gemini, particularly any…
LOS ANGELES, May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PrivacyHawk, the personal data protection platform that gives consumers visibility and control over who has their information, today announced its availability in the OpenAI App Store and the launch of its MCP (Model Context Protocol) server. While other security tools in the OpenAI App Store offer passive threat analysis, PrivacyHawk is the first data privacy platform to let users take direct action. Account holders can connect to ChatGPT and manage their privacy without leaving the conversation — checking their Privacy Score, reviewing exposure across data brokers and corporate databases, and requesting removals…
Ryan McComb of McComb Orthodontics West Hollywood with Friends of Rosewood STEM Elementary Board Member Katie Pisciotta, Co-President Jasmin Patterson, Board Member Ava Surkes, Co-President Anne Ramallo, Board Member Robin Prather, Board Member Laura Windell, and Board Member Lynn Salvatore (left to right). Photo by Brett Glatman. LOS ANGELES, May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Friends of Rosewood STEM Elementary School, the parent-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting Rosewood STEM Magnet Elementary School at 503 North Croft Avenue in Los Angeles, received a $1,000 contribution from Dr. Ryan McComb DMD, MS, the West Hollywood orthodontist behind McComb Orthodontics West Hollywood. Dr. McComb made…
Dublin, May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Home Automation System Market by Lighting Controls, Smart Speakers, Entertainment Controls, HVAC Controls, Security & Access Controls, Wired, Wireless, Behavioral, Proactive, Multi-family Residence, Single-family Residence – Global Forecast to 2032” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global home automation system market is poised for significant growth, with an estimated valuation of USD 57.71 billion by 2026, projected to reach USD 80.73 billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 5.8% during the forecast period. The market segmentation shows dynamic developments across various sectors, primarily driven by technological advancements and the increasing importance…
NEW YORK, May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — High Diet has launched a personalized nutrition and fitness app designed to take the guesswork out of healthy living. The app combines custom high-protein meal plans, guided low-impact exercises, and an all-in-one tracking system. It gives users a clear, structured path to their health and weight-loss goals without the confusion of generic diet programs. What The High Diet App Offers High Diet opens with a personalized onboarding experience that builds a custom high-protein meal plan based on the user’s goals, activity levels, and lifestyle habits. From there, users access a full suite…
Dublin, May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Mobility on Demand Market – Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2021-2031F” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The Global Mobility on Demand Market is anticipated to expand from USD 123.37 billion in 2025 to USD 240.27 billion by 2031, reflecting an 11.75% CAGR. This market represents a unified transportation system that enables users to connect with multiple transit options through one digital interface. Growth is largely fueled by fast-paced urban development and the need for effective traffic management to alleviate gridlock. Furthermore, an increasing appetite for adaptable travel methods,…
Rendering Courtesy of Oakridge Park VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Oakridge Park, Canada’s largest redevelopment from QuadReal Property Group and Westbank, is officially opening on Thursday, May 28th at 11am. Upon opening, the development will redefine retail and dining in Vancouver. Spanning 650,000 square feet and featuring more than 100 premier brands, the highly anticipated destination brings together a dynamic mix of luxury labels, contemporary fashion, beauty and lifestyle concepts, reinforcing Vancouver’s position as a growing global hub for luxury retail. Among the newest brands announced at the retail hub are luxury fashion houses, Chanel and…
Dublin, May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Composable Infrastructure Market – Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2021-2031F” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.The Global Composable Infrastructure Market is anticipated to expand from USD 7.14 billion in 2025 to USD 23.67 billion by 2031, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 22.11%. Expansion is largely fueled by the rising corporate demand for flexible, cost-efficient, and scalable infrastructure, coupled with the surge in cloud-native applications, hybrid cloud deployments, and intensive workloads like artificial intelligence and high-performance computing. Emphasizing this momentum, a February 2026 report by the non-profit MACH…
When a 26-year-old Haitian mother and her young daughter crossed into Quebec from the United States through forest trails on a freezing night in January, she had dreams of a fresh start in Canada. The woman was leaving behind a country she felt no longer wanted her and thought Canada would be different.But soon after she arrived, a new federal law put a crimp in her plans to claim asylum.The legislation retroactively changes the rules for refugees, leaving her in what advocates describe as a legal limbo.“I don’t want to panic,” said the mother, “but the (new law) makes me…