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Los Angeles, CA, April 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Following the overwhelming global success of the original Queen Sheba cigar, El Septimo Geneva proudly announces the release of Queen Sheba “Conquest Edition” — Series II, the next evolution of one of the most talked-about and fastest-selling cigars in the ultra-premium category. The cigar will officially debut at the 2026 PCA Trade Show, where it is expected to be one of the most in-demand releases of the year. In just over a year since its introduction, Queen Sheba has become a global phenomenon, earning recognition from cigar enthusiasts, retailers, and leading…

More than 18,000 people have died of drug overdoses since British Columbia declared the issue a public health emergency on April 14, 2016. The crisis has touched the lives of many more survivors, and the friends and families of victims. Here are some of their stories.‘HE HAD A TWINKLE IN HIS EYE’When Michelle Jansen learned her 20-year-old son, Brandon, had died from fentanyl poisoning at the treatment facility where he went for help, she said she knew she had to make a decision “in a matter of seconds.”She could sink into despair at losing the child she described as having a quick…

BROOKINGS, S.D., April 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — New LED displays, manufactured and installed by Daktronics (NASDAQ: DAKT) of Brookings, South Dakota, have been installed at Yankee Stadium to vastly increase the sharpness and vibrancy of video displays in the interior bowl. The main centerfield board, along with the large, flanking boards on either side, have been upgraded, along with the entirety of the two ribbon boards that span the facing of the 200 and 300 Levels of the Stadium. Daktronics displays at the stadium now total 22,355 square feet, and fans will be able to enjoy all of the boards…

Charleston, SC, April 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — High above the clouds, in a cloak of moonlight, flies a tiny but mighty being known as the Star Grabber. Hailing from Glimmeron, a magical world filled with stardust oceans and singing starfish, her mission is both simple and profound: to share light with those who feel sad or alone. When a child’s heart is heavy with loneliness, the Star Grabber appears, bringing comfort and warmth with a gentle whisper and a sweet song. This enchanting tale, The Star Grabber, is a soothing bedtime story that celebrates kindness, connection, and the magic of sharing…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Grocery store giant Sobeys is recalling a number of products containing cheese due to a possible listeria contamination. A recall notice from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency states that the products are sold across Canada, except in Quebec. The list of Sobeys–owned stores carrying the products include:Atlantic: Coop, Foodland, SobeysOntario: Foodland, IGA, Safeway, SobeysWestern Canada: IGA, Safeway, Sobeys, Thrifty FoodsBelow is the list of products being recalled.Creamy Carbonara Pasta Salad with Bacon and Peas: PLU 34512 (Sold at Sobeys banners in Atlantic, Ontario and Western Canada)Creamy Garlic and Spinach Pasta Salad: PLU 60079 (Sold at…

New platform provides systems-of-systems infrastructure, enabling organizations to understand what’s happening inside their AI deploymentsSecure, turnkey infrastructure built for data sovereignty, keeping mid-size organizations’ data fully in their control while avoiding vendor lock-inData Fusion Plane architecture incorporates AI applications and digital twins CHAPEL HILL, N.C., April 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — UltiSim Inc., an enterprise AI infrastructure and digital twin company, today introduced the UltiSim Data Fusion Plane, an artificial intelligence infrastructure for mid-size enterprise and government customers. The platform, based on data sovereignty principles, enables mid-market organizations to become fully operational in AI without surrendering control of their data…

PALO ALTO, Calif., April 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Upwork Inc. (NASDAQ: UPWK), the world’s human and AI-powered work marketplace, today announced the launch of an Upwork app within ChatGPT that allows businesses to describe their project needs, discover relevant talent, and draft job posts. They are then guided to the Upwork Marketplace, where Uma™, Upwork’s AI work agent, helps them scope projects, generate contracts, and begin work, streamlining the path from AI conversation to getting work done. With the Upwork experience directly integrated within ChatGPT, users—from solopreneurs building ambitious companies to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) managing growing teams…

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says the company’s space-internet service Leo (formerly known as Project Kuiper) will “launch in mid-2026.” I’m going to assume that means proper commercial availability since the company already announced the start of an “enterprise preview” at the end of 2025, when the service was supposed to originally launch.Unlike SpaceX’s Starlink service, Amazon doesn’t (yet) have its own fleet of rockets to regularly send Leo satellites into low-Earth orbit. That’s meant hitching rides with a variety of launch partners, including SpaceX, until Jeff Bezos’s own reusable New Glenn rocket is fully operational.Amazon has FCC approval for 3,236…

MIAMI, April 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Amid the ongoing war in Israel, Israel Tech Week (ISRTW) will move forward with its 2026 Miami conference, positioning itself as one of the few major international platforms taking place outside of the country this year, as many other conferences have been postponed or canceled. Despite the circumstances, Israeli founders, investors and industry leaders are making the journey to Miami, reflecting a clear commitment to staying connected to global markets and advancing innovation beyond borders. The event, taking place April 27-30, is expected to draw more than 1,500 attendees, including hundreds of participants traveling…

RENO, Nev., April 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ITS Logistics, now an Echo Global Logistics company, is doubling down on the fraud mitigation strategy that has produced a critical incident rate of just 0.04% — well below the industry standard — as new data reveals that cargo theft incidents are surging in value and complexity. “Bad actors are getting smarter every day,” said Josh Allen, Chief Commercial Officer at ITS Logistics. “The industry is moving quickly to address fraud, but the challenge is keeping pace with criminals’ advancing capabilities.” Cargo theft reached an all-time high in 2025, according to cargo…