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Canadian pop star Tate McRae is addressing the speculation around her political beliefs. In a new interview with Variety, the 23-year-old singer responded to rumours that she’s a MAGA supporter following her collaboration with country singer Morgan Wallen for their hit song What I Want and her rumoured romance with NHL player Jack Hughes.“I like to say my piece through organizations I support and the environment that I have on tour,” McRae said, who posted a TikTok advertising a “Little Miss Possessive” hoodie, with a portion of the proceeds going to The Trevor Project, which is a non-profit suicide prevention organization…
By The Canadian Press The Canadian Press Posted August 5, 2026 2:00 pm Updated August 5, 2026 2:22 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors have signed former Milwaukee Bucks guard Andre Jackson Jr. The NBA team announced the move on Wednesday, but did not release the financial terms of the deal.Jackson averaged 2.4 points and 1.5 rebounds over 48 games with Milwaukee last season.The six-foot-six, 206-pound athlete scored in double digits twice, including a season-high 13 points against the Los Angeles Clippers on March 29. Jackson hails from New…
Ring’s Wired Doorbell Pro and Battery Doorbell Plus are two of the brand’s most well-rounded video doorbells, whether you’re looking for a hardwired model or one that runs on a battery. Right now, its Wired Doorbell Pro is down to $199 ($50 off) at Amazon and Best Buy, while the Battery Doorbell Plus is on sale for $119.99 ($60 off) at Amazon and Best Buy. Both deals are the second-best prices we’ve seen, just $20 shy of their Prime Day lows.Aside from how they’re powered, the main difference between the two comes down to video quality. The Wired Doorbell Pro…
TALLMADGE, Ohio, Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WARDJET, a leading manufacturer of advanced CNC waterjet cutting systems, today announced the launch of the Apex 90 Waterjet Cutting Head, a next-generation 5-axis cutting solution engineered to expand the capabilities of precision waterjet machining for manufacturers producing increasingly complex parts. Building on the proven performance of the industry-leading APEX-60, the APEX-90 delivers an entirely new level of cutting flexibility. Featuring a full ±90-degree cutting range, an innovative wrist-pivot design, and extended reach beyond the traditional Z-axis limitations, the APEX-90 enables manufacturers to access cutting angles, geometries, and part features previously unattainable with…
AVRT to Provide Mission-Ready Weapons Tracking and Immersive Training Content for Fireteam Simulator Collaboration Builds on Virtuix’s Role as Lead Integrator for Next-Generation Infantry Training AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Virtuix Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: VTIX), a leading developer of AI-driven, full-body simulation systems, today announced that it has selected AVRT to provide weapons tracking and content development for the Company’s U.S. Marine Corps Infantry Fireteam Virtual Trainer (IFVT). Virtuix is the lead integrator on the development of IFVT, an immersive multi-user training system being developed for operational assessment by the U.S. Marine Corps through Virtuix’s strategic partner…
NEW YORK, Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With more than 38+ years of commercial real estate experience, Besen Partners continues to strengthen its investment sales platform with the expansion of its Besen Private Capital Group (BPCG), announcing the addition of five new Investment Sales Associates: Oliver Anderes, Lucas DePasquale, Brandon Cimino, Michael Desmond, and Jack Kohn. As commercial real estate investment activity continues to evolve and capital increasingly flows beyond traditional markets, Besen Partners has expanded its platform to better serve investors seeking opportunities across asset classes and geographic regions, while also strengthening its presence in its core market of…
SINGAPORE, Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As regulators worldwide move to restrict PFAS, the synthetic “forever chemicals” long used in waterproof textiles, Niber Technologies is advancing a PFAS-free electrospun nanofiber membrane platform built to meet that shift without compromising performance. A Global Shift Away from PFAS PFAS do not break down naturally and accumulate in water, soil, and living organisms. The EU’s REACH PFHxA restriction takes effect in October 2026, alongside France’s Loi 2025-188 and a growing patchwork of US state rules. Brands long reliant on PFAS-based chemistry now need compliant alternatives that don’t sacrifice performance. Niber’s membranes are…
CHONGQING, China, Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Clifford Kang, Director, Board of Directors & Vice President, SERES Group, sat down for an exclusive interview with Andrew Staples, Editorial Director, Asia, at Fortune, at the SERES Super Factory. Their discussion covered SERES’ ESG strategy, the implementation of its dual-carbon goals, supply chain innovation, and its approach to global compliance and international expansion. https://youtu.be/HU1_ttTaXQo This year marks the 40th anniversary of SERES. From its origins as a spring manufacturer in 1986 to becoming a luxury new energy vehicle company serving more than one million users today, SERES has undergone a remarkable…
CARY, N.C., and SAN DIEGO, Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Syntropic Power and UNIGRID Inc. today announced a strategic partnership to commercialize UNIGRID’s sodium chromium oxide, NaCrO₂ (NCO), battery technology in North America and establish a pathway to U.S. production. The companies plan to deploy 1 gigawatt-hour (GWh) of NCO-based energy storage in 2027, with initial launches including Tenet™, Syntropic’s distributed residential solution, and GridSpan™, its flagship platform for large-scale stationary applications. Syntropic will design, manufacture and deploy battery energy storage systems based on UNIGRID’s independently validated cell chemistry. A Differentiated Sodium-Ion Chemistry Sodium-ion includes several distinct cathode chemistries.…
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ., Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Black Rock Coffee Bar, an Arizona-based boutique coffee chain known for its premium coffee, Fuel® energy drinks, and people-first culture, will soon be celebrating opening over 200 stores. The newest location, at 9111 E. 40th Ave. in Denver, Colorado, just off I-70, will officially open on Friday, August 7th. To mark the occasion, Black Rock will host six days of grand opening festivities featuring promotions, giveaways, and celebrations for the local community. Denver has become one of Black Rock’s fastest-growing markets, making it a fitting home for this milestone celebration. This…