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Atlanta, GA, Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — UNCF’s Institute for Capacity Building (ICB) recognized 11 outstanding organizations and individuals for their contributions to the HBCU community during UNITE 2026 held July 17-23. The honorees were saluted during an awards ceremony, held as part of UNITE 2026, the largest national convening of HBCU leaders, faculty, students, advocates and funders. The awards honored achievement across institutional excellence, faculty leadership, innovation, advocacy, organizational transformation and community impact. “These honorees represent the very best of what our institutions can achieve when vision, leadership and unwavering commitment come together,” said Dr. Walter Kimbrough, executive…

SUMMERFIELD, N.C., Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the creator economy continues to evolve, many digital entrepreneurs are looking beyond social media to build businesses with long-term value. Rebecca Jackson LLC is one of the companies embracing that shift by expanding from content creation into publishing, education, strategic partnerships, and entrepreneurial ventures designed to create lasting impact. Founded in 2026, Rebecca Jackson LLC is a creator-led media and education company that develops faith-based, family-focused content while building businesses across digital media, publishing, speaking, education, and real estate. Its mission is to inspire and equip families to live with faith,…

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget Wallet, a self-custodial crypto wallet for everyday finance, has opened its execution infrastructure to professional solvers through the Bitget Wallet X Solver Partner Program, providing dedicated quoting and execution capabilities across intent protocols including CoW Swap, 1inch Fusion, and UniswapX. The launch comes as decentralized trading hits a record high — and as the execution layer underneath it struggles to keep up. Decentralized exchanges now account for a record 24% of global crypto spot trading volume as of July 2026 — the highest share since tracking began in 2019…

LAS VEGAS, Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pulse Security AI calls for boards and security leaders to define cyber risk appetite in new report: The CISO-Board Communication Gap Boards of directors believe they understand their company’s security posture and what it means for the business. The security leaders presenting to them are far less sure. Only 12.5% of security leaders are very confident their board walks away understanding the true state of the program, and 55% of boards have never formally defined what cyber risk the company is willing to accept.  Pulse Security AI unveiled these findings today in…

The Toronto Police Service is touting the results of its organized retail crime unit, saying it has led to more than 500 arrests and 4,000 charges since its inception two years ago. In total, police have made 546 arrests, laid 4,033 charges and found more than $1.6 million in stolen merchandise linked to investigations, according to a news release.“Every year it’s estimated that Canadian retailers lose billions of dollars to retail crime,” Chief Myron Demkiw said. “This hurts big chains and mom and pop shops, it hurts the economy, and it’s made people feel unsafe in their neighbourhoods.”The specialized unit…

Higher costs are taking a toll on Canadians, with many considering cutting back on or skipping insurance plans, a new survey from TD Bank released Tuesday shows. One-third of Canadians (33 per cent) say they would consider reducing their insurance coverage to save money, the TD Insurance survey says.The high cost of everything else causing a strain on their budgets is the reason, said Kristen Gill, vice-president of general insurance at TD Insurance.“With the cost of everyday essentials continuing to rise, it’s understandable that Canadians are taking a closer look at their household expenses,” Gill said.“When budgets are stretched, it’s…

Reddit is enlisting AI to help moderate new subreddits — and eventually the rest of site. The company is introducing automated moderation tools that rely on LLMs to help mods manage their communities, and it’s expanding who can use those tools today ahead of a full launch later this year.The company calls the suite of tools “Rules Hub,” and the tools let mods decide what rules should be automatically enforced and what should happen when a rule is triggered. Rules Hub relies on LLMs to evaluate “whether a post or comment matches the intent of a rule,” which “allows Rules…

GREENVILLE, S.C., Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gordian, provider of data-driven solutions for all phases of the building lifecycle, is excited to announce Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (ISBVI), Indiana School for the Deaf (ISD) and Glenroy Construction as recipients of a 2025 Job Order Contracting (JOC) Award of Merit for their $231K project to resurface the outdoor track and install a specialized string track. The Indiana Department of Administration (IDOA) is also recognized for its vital role in the project’s success. A panel of industry experts selected the project for its exemplary use of JOC…

Toronto, Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As contractors continue investing in software, AI and integrated project controls, many are still falling short when it comes to identifying cost overruns before they escalate, according to a new study by CMiC, a leading AI-powered construction ERP, and Dodge Construction Network (DCN). The research found that while most contractors keep cost overruns relatively modest, fewer than half (41 per cent) can identify potential overruns while they are still manageable on at least half of their projects, leaving many firms with limited time to take corrective action. The study also found that contractors…

Washington, DC, Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AHIMA, a founding member of the Patient ID Now coalition, applauds the Senate introduction of the Patient Matching and Transparency in Certified Health IT (MATCH IT) Act of 2026 by Senators Mark Warner (D-VA) and Jim Banks (R-IN), a companion bill to H.R.2002 introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Representatives Mike Kelly (R-PA) and Bill Foster (D-IL).    The MATCH IT Act addresses the problem of patient misidentification within the healthcare ecosystem. The bill would create an industry standard definition for how patient match rates are measured and would improve standardization of patients’ demographic elements entered into certified health IT products to ensure patients are accurately…