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Photo Courtesy of Magic Wand Murals TAKOMA PARK, Md., Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nancy Illman, founder of Magic Wand Murals, has entered a new phase in her long-running career as a bespoke mural artist, sharpening her focus on the kind of highly personalized, individually composed commissions that have defined her studio for more than thirty years. Illman grew up on Long Island before beginning a path to becoming a full-time artist that was not a direct one. She earned an A.B. with Honors in English and American Language and Literature from Harvard University, then went on to law…

Photo Courtesy of Instaleap BARCELONA, Spain, Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Instaleap, a global enablement and fulfillment solutions services platform for retailers – now part of Instacart -, announced that SPAR Slovenia has selected Instaleap as its e-commerce fulfillment platform, entering into a strategic partnership to orchestrate and optimize the retailer’s e-grocery operations, last-mile delivery, and marketplace integrations across the country. The partnership is intended to strengthen Instaleap’s presence in Europe and position its technology as a key enabler for grocery leaders seeking scalable, efficient online operations in Slovenia and wider European markets. The announcement comes as Instaleap continues…

Photo: Patrick Lafferty DENVER, Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — APR, the independent global marketing production advisory that pioneered “production consulting” nearly 30 years ago, today announced the appointment of Patrick Lafferty as Chief Executive Officer. The strategic elevation underscores APR’s commitment to navigating relentless content demands by shaping more effective production ecosystems across creative, high-volume content, experiential, and ever-emerging channels for the world’s leading brands. The appointment marks the culmination of a planned succession process that began with Lafferty’s appointment as President earlier this year. As he assumes responsibility for the day-to-day leadership of APR, owner & founder Jillian…

Photo Courtesy of: HL Bowman (Placeholder for now) HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Under Bryan Enders’ leadership, HL Bowman is expanding into the Boston market as the family-owned home-services company broadens its reach from Central Pennsylvania into New England. Founded in 1946, HL Bowman is a family-owned home-services company offering heating, cooling, plumbing and electrical services. Bryan Enders and Dennis Enders continue to help lead the company as it broadens its regional reach. That growth now includes Boston, where HL Bowman has established a clearer point of entry into the New England market. The Boston page gives…

Photo Courtesy of: BtcDana PORT LOUIS, Mauritius, Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BtcDana is bringing AI into the front end of the trading process with AI Insights, a feature available for selected trending instruments that combines technical analysis, community and news sentiment, and an integrated outlook. The aim is not to let AI decide the trade, but to help traders organise research more efficiently before they act. In that sense, BtcDana’s AI Insights feature reflects a broader shift in trading: AI is becoming part of the research workflow, making market information faster to review, easier to digest, and more structured…

BLOWING POINT, Anguilla, Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dog Island, an uninhabited island of roughly 510 acres about eight miles off the northwest coast of Anguilla, has been brought to market at $222 million through Dream Dwell Realty, a licensed Anguilla real estate agency. It is one of the largest privately held islands in the eastern Caribbean and has been owned by a single family for many years. The listing arrives in a territory named the top island in the Caribbean, Bermuda, and the Bahamas in Travel + Leisure’s 2025 World’s Best Awards, a destination whose beaches rank among…

Photo Courtesy of Instaleap BARCELONA, Spain, Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Instaleap, a technology company – now part of Instacart – that provides software for e‑commerce fulfillment and last‑mile operations, announced that it will now partner with SPAR Slovenia to power its e-commerce fulfillment platform to support the grocer’s ongoing digital and omnichannel initiatives in the country. This follows Instaleap’s recent acquisition by Instacart, the leading grocery technology company in North America, a move that expands Instaleap’s enterprise capabilities and strengthens its ability to support large-scale retail partners like SPAR Slovenia. As part of Instacart’s global network, Instaleap now…

Photo Courtesy of Qi Hu SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the Federal Bureau of Investigation reports that Americans lost more than $16.6 billion to digital financial scams in 2024, a 370% increase over five years, independent AI researcher and computer science graduate Qi Hu has had two studies accepted at the 2026 International Conference on Intelligent Computing (ICIC 2026) in Toronto, Canada, each targeting a technical gap that allows financial fraud to flourish. Hu, who specializes in financial intelligence and computer vision, will present two frameworks — ProtoHGC and RoR-CV — at the conference on July…

Image courtesy of Chris Mendham Founder Chris Mendham says many veterans underestimate the financial value of properly understanding their VA benefits, which can extend far beyond monthly tax-free VA compensation. ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Operation Veterans Edge, a member of Stern Bridge LLC, announced a nationwide expansion of its veteran support services, saying increased awareness of the long-term financial impact of VA benefits has led more veterans to seek guidance before filing claims. According to the company, many veterans view VA compensation primarily as a monthly tax-free payment when, in reality, a veteran’s VA rating can…

When the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted life across the world, social isolation became a very clear and real issue. As countries began to ease restrictions and life started to return to normal, Mark Vella realized southern Alberta could do with a men’s group to help bring camaraderie and friendship to those who otherwise didn’t have it.So, he started a local chapter of Men’s Sheds about two-and-a-half years ago with just a few other guys.“Our first project was (a take one, leave one library box), now here we are restoring motorcycles, building lots of things for the community,” said Vella, who is…