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PASCAGOULA, Miss., Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HII (NYSE: HII) and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) are advancing their strategic partnership with a pilot program to implement additional intelligent mechanized welding equipment at HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division, expanding Ingalls’ robust existing automation and technology strategy. The pilot is a meaningful step in advancing U.S.-Korea shipbuilding cooperation, as outlined in a 2025 memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the two companies, and underscores HII’s commitment to innovate operations as it delivers ships to the U.S. Navy. “Ingalls operates one of the most advanced automated production lines in the U.S. shipbuilding industrial base,”…

Alberta is a major beef producer for Canada, but high prices are opening the market for international competitors. Grocery stores in Canada have begun selling Australian beef, among other countries — sometimes at a lower price than locally grown beef.Some prices found at stores across Alberta recently show prices with a more than $40 difference per kilogram, compared similar cuts of domestic beef.“It may seem extreme and unfair to our cattle producers, but really, the supply chain economics are actually in favour of Australia and New Zealand,” said Sylvain Charlebois, director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University in…

Baar, Switzerland, Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Baar, Switzerland, August 4, 2026 – To mark World Breastfeeding Week (WBW), observed globally from August 1–7, Medela, the brand trusted by millions of moms worldwide and the #1 brand in hospitals1, today announced the recipient of its CHF 20,000 research contribution supporting community-based initiatives that strengthen breastfeeding support. Throughout August, Medela will also spotlight leading experts in human milk research and lactation science through webinars, podcasts and educational content for healthcare professionals and families. The winning project, “Building Sustainable Lactation Care After Hospital Discharge: A Community-Anchored Implementation Model in West Michigan,”…

Edmonton has seen near-constant rain over the summer and it’s affecting not just new housing developments in the city, but the properties flanking the construction too. Concerns are mounting for homeowners near infill projects who feel their properties are at risk each time a storm hits.Claire Spicer and her husband live in the Glenwood neighbourhood in the west end.When a bad storm rolled into Edmonton three weeks ago, her house and the infill development next door were hit hard.“The edges of the excavation site all fell in, and with it, it took all of our landscaping on the side of…

The Asus Chromebook Plus CX34 is a dependable laptop that doesn’t cost a fortune, despite being nearly three years old. It’s cheaper than usual right now, and you have a few options in the sub-$400 range. The option with the most storage is currently on sale for $399.99 (about $100 off recent prices) at Amazon. It has a 12th Gen Intel Core i3 processor (1215U), 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage. If you don’t think you’ll need that much storage, the model with 128GB is $349.99 at Walmart, and includes a slightly faster 13th Gen Intel Core i3 processor…

A partnership with CleanHub introduces verified, traceable environmental reporting as sustainability expectations shift from material choices to measurable impact. SINGAPORE, Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Retail interior design firms in Southeast Asia are beginning to integrate verified environmental impact mechanisms, reflecting growing pressure for measurable sustainability. Singapore-based retail interior design consultancy Positive Design has partnered with CleanHub to fund 25,000kg of verified ocean-bound plastic recovery across the region. Key Takeaways This initiative supports verified ocean-bound plastic recovery across Southeast Asia.It is supported by third-party traceability through a live digital impact dashboard, enabling public reporting that strengthens transparency and ESG alignment.This…

Entergy Executive Vice President & Chief Nuclear Officer John Dinelli, Holtec CEO Dr. Kris Singh and Hyundai Engineering and Construction CEO Hanwoo Lee at the signing ceremony CAMDEN, N.J., Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Holtec International, Entergy Services, LLC, and Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd. (HDEC) today announced a strategic collaboration to evaluate opportunities to advance the potential deployment of Holtec’s SMR-300 advanced small modular reactor for large-load customers across Entergy’s service territory. The initiative reflects accelerating demand for reliable, carbon-free baseload power to support expanding industrial facilities, advanced manufacturing, and AI-driven data centers throughout the U.S. Gulf…

Minneapolis, MN, Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — An annual conference for creating a school culture of belonging, achievement and pride, the 2026 Jostens Renaissance Global Conference (JRGC) was hosted at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, June 14-16, 2026. The conference, which hosted over 1,800 educators and student leaders from nearly 300 schools across North America, provides school leaders with culture-building ideas, networking opportunities and turnkey resources to create a strong culture and climate. Throughout the three-day event, participants experience over 100 breakouts, passionate keynote speakers and inspiring general sessions designed to help teachers love…

CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Traction Uranium Corp. (CSE: TRAC) (OTC: TRCTF) (FRA: Z1K) (the “Company” or “Traction”) is pleased to report results of the property-wide high-resolution airborne radiometric and magnetic survey at the Aurora Uranium Project (“Aurora” or the “Project”), located in Saskatchewan’s Athabasca Basin region. The survey identified multiple radiometric anomalies interpreted as potentially related to uranium-bearing sources, including several positioned adjacent to or down-ice of prospective basement features previously identified by Cosa Resources Corp. (“Cosa”), the underlying owner and operator of Aurora. The survey was completed by Calgary-based Special Projects Inc. (“SPI”) under Cosa’s…

DOVER, Del., Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Trading platforms rarely stand still, and neither do the traders who use them. As traders look for better tools, clearer account insights, and faster access to payouts, prop firms are under pressure to improve the experience beyond funded accounts alone. Today, PropEd Capital is taking that next step with the preview of Nexus V2, PropEd Capital’s technology provider. With the upgrade to Nexus Prop, there is a major update that introduces Volumetrica/DXFeed support alongside a series of improvements across analytics, education, and payouts. Rather than focusing on a single new feature, the update…