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BRADENTON, Fla., May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rekortan®, an integrated part of AstroTurf® Corporation and the world’s most certified track surface, has become an official partner of the world-renowned IMG Academy, the world’s leading sports education brand. As part of this strategic partnership, a Rekortan® Gel G13 System track was recently installed at the Bradenton campus, enhancing IMG Academy’s athletic training facilities and overall student-athlete experience. “We are honored to become the official track of the legendary IMG Academy, and to support the development and training of their athletes,” said Tim Jordan, Vice President, Rekortan® USA. “Rekortan Gel is…

By Dylan Robertson The Canadian Press Posted May 12, 2026 3:12 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is off to the Persian Gulf today where Canada is looking to strengthen ties on defence and security, while courting global investment. The trip comes as the U.S. war on Iran continues to impact the Middle East and international energy markets.A news release says Anand will meet with her counterpart in Oman to discuss potential defence and economic co-operation, then she will travel to Qatar to advance trade, investment and security ties.…

Starting Tuesday, parents can get more details about what their teens are up to on Instagram. Meta is adding a feature to its Teen Accounts that shows parents the “general topics their teens engage with,” like “basketball” or “fashion.” Meta also says it will soon start notifying parents when their teen adds a new interest to their algorithm.In December, Meta announced its “Your Algorithm” feature, which lets users choose topics they want to see more or less of in Instagram. Meta noted in its Tuesday blog post that users with Teen Accounts are already limited in what topics they can…

SMITHFIELD, Va., May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Smithfield Foods released its 24th annual sustainability report highlighting the company’s continued progress in animal care, environmental stewardship, food safety and community support. “Our team delivered meaningful progress against our sustainability targets in 2025, reinforcing our commitment to producing ‘Good food. Responsibly.®,’” said Shane Smith, president and chief executive officer of Smithfield Foods. “From reducing food waste to investing in animal care and environmental stewardship, we are proud of the impact our teams are making across our operations and local communities.” Key Achievements in 2025 Smithfield’s 2025 sustainability report outlines several milestones demonstrating…

Disclaimer: The appearance of the U.S. Department of War visual information does not imply or constitute DOW endorsement. EL SEGUNDO, Calif., May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The U.S. Army has invited Picogrid to join its newly launched “Right to Integrate” (R2I) hackathon at Fort Carson, Colorado. The initiative exists to address a fundamental problem: the systems it has purchased from across the defense industrial base often do not talk to each other. The sprint aims to change that by opening key systems up for integration. The event marks a major step toward an open defense ecosystem, and Picogrid is…

New York, NY, May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — South Street Securities Holdings Inc. (“South Street”) today announced that it acquired 100% of the outstanding equity in Lime Funding, LLC (“Lime Funding”) on February 28, 2026. Lime Funding is an asset‑backed commercial paper (“ABCP”) conduit designed to make loans to corporate and other institutional borrowers, with funding provided through the issuance of ABCP to investors. The commercial paper program is supported by Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited (“SuMi TRUST”), as the administrative agent and liquidity provider while GreensLedge Advisors LLC (“GreensLedge”) serves as the sub-administrator responsible for overseeing the commercial…

HIGH POINT, N.C., May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — High Point University’s commitment to preparing students with life skills and hands-on learning opportunities continues to produce important results for graduates. Data collected by HPU in accordance with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) standards shows 99% of graduates from the Class of 2025 were employed or furthering their education within 180 days of graduation. This career outcomes rate is 13 points higher than the national average, according to NACE’s most recent data. HPU achieved an 84% knowledge rate for its NACE survey with the Class of 2025. Knowledge…

MINNEAPOLIS, May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sun Country Airlines has unveiled a special retro aircraft livery celebrating the airline’s origins and honoring the people and communities who have shaped its 43-year journey. This is only Sun Country’s second special livery. The special livery, inspired by Sun Country’s 1994 design, honors the airline’s Minnesota roots and the generations of employees and customers who helped shape its story. What began as a small hometown carrier founded by a passionate group of aviators has grown into an airline deeply woven into the fabric of the Twin Cities and the communities it serves.…

New York City, NY, May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The landscape of dietary supplements, particularly those like Javatide, is increasingly focused on the intricate relationship between the gut microbiome and overall metabolic health. As consumers move away from stimulant-heavy weight management products, Javatide offers an alternative. As consumers move away from stimulant-heavy weight management products, there is a growing demand for Javatide and similar formulas for formulas that address the biological foundations of digestion and energy regulation. Javatide has emerged within this space, presenting a Javatide “synbiotic” approach that combines specific prebiotic fibers with targeted probiotic strains. However, the…

Rockford, MI, May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Saucony, a global performance running and lifestyle brand, named Wendy Kula as chief marketing officer. In this role, Kula will lead Saucony’s global marketing organization and shape how the brand shows up across performance running, lifestyle, and culture as it continues to deepen its connection with runners worldwide. Kula joins Saucony with more than two decades of experience building influential sport and consumer brands through consumer-led strategy and modern marketing. Most recently, she served as vice president of women’s brand marketing, North America, at Nike, where she led campaigns across sport, running,…