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SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, Aug. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget Wallet, a self-custodial crypto wallet for everyday finance, has introduced Assetback, an asset cashback program turning the Bitget Wallet Card into a card that builds an investment portfolio with every purchase. Users can choose to receive Bitcoin, gold (XAUT), or tokenized US stocks and ETFs — including NVIDIA, Tesla, Google, and the S&P 500 — through xStocks, Payward’s tokenized equity framework, as cashback on every eligible purchase, with stablecoins available as an alternative. The Bitget Wallet Card is available in more than 50 markets and accepted worldwide through Visa…
On Dec. 17, 2025, an explosion rocked the arena at the small southern Alberta town of Taber. A spark ignited a propane leak in the Zamboni room, destroying walls and launching the exterior Zamboni door across the parking lot.“Dec. 17 was a difficult day for all around our community and the area,” said Andrew Prokop, Taber mayor.Nobody was injured, but the explosion caused significant damage to the building, which is the only ice rink in the community and also houses the curling centre. “Originally, we were quoted a $10.8 million repair cost. Most of that would have been covered by…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size An Edmonton businesswoman felt she had no choice but to re-book her flights with WestJet — a move that will cost her thousands of dollars extra. Anneli Hilton is a long-time competitor in dog agility events and runs a training and agility business called See Spot Run Doggie Daycare & Training Inc.Hilton, along with her dogs, are taking part in the 2026 Agility Association of Canada (AAC) National Dog Agility Championships in Brome, QC on Aug. 6.Worried about her Aug. 5 flight from Edmonton to Ottawa — under the looming threat of…
A volunteer fire department in rural Nova Scotia is getting a much-needed helping hand — or paw — from a group of busy beavers. The Indian Point Volunteer Fire Department has wanted to install a dry hydrant in the area off Oakland Road since its founding in 1955.“A couple of years ago we had a series of very bad fires in various parts of the province. And I thought, you know, we’ve got to get a dry hydrant in here. We just have to,” said Chief Tom Lockwood.“We thought, why don’t we get in cahoots with the beavers and see…
Sharge, the company that makes delightful retro Mac-shaped chargers and see-inside batteries, is finally impressing me with a portable SSD. I couldn’t recommend the Sharge Disk, Disk Plus, or even the Disk Pro, but I’d be happy to own the new Disk Pro 2 Ultra.This isn’t just a drive. It’s a 4K HDMI dock and a USB-C hub too. It’s a veritable USB-C Swiss Army Knife for all your main gadgets: laptop, tablet, phone, Steam Deck, even the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.And this USB multitool has built-in MagSafe pattern magnets to stick it to your iPhone, Pixel, or anything…
The federal government is asking for input from Canadians about the transparency of artificial intelligence systems. In an online post featuring an AI-generated video of the CN Tower launching into the air like a rocket, Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon said the government wants to hear from Canadians what meaningful and practical AI transparency might look like.“AI can do extraordinary things, but as it becomes part of our everyday life, transparency matters more than ever. Are you interacting with AI or with a real person? Was something created by AI or not?” he said in the video.AI is already part…
A text prompt was all it took to generate reality-warping images using Google Earth’s satellite, aerial, and 3D imagery with a now-rolled back AI feature, like these images generated by Digital Digging’s Henk van Ess that show “refugees near the Mexican border” and a bomb crater near a hospital in Gaza.Google initially responded to Digital Digging’s AI-altered images, saying, “We take misinformation seriously – every image created with Nano Banana in Google Earth includes the SynthID digital watermark, so if someone is unsure about an image, they can ask the Gemini app or use Lens in Search to see if…
ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Next Point LLC, a mergers and acquisitions advisory firm serving privately held business owners, has released The Physician’s Exit Plan: Planning Your Practice Transition on Your Terms, a new resource for physician owners and healthcare entrepreneurs evaluating the future of their medical practices. Developed under the direction of Jui Trivedi, Managing Partner of Next Point LLC, the guide addresses a question facing a growing number of independent practice owners: how to evaluate a possible sale, partnership or ownership transition without allowing the process to be defined entirely by the first buyer who approaches.…
REGINA, Saskatchewan, July 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MAX Power Mining Corp. (CSE: MAXX; OTC: MAXXF; FSE: 89N) (“MAX Power” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has completed the previously announced strategic transaction with Homeland Critical Minerals Corp. (“Homeland”), and has received CSE clearance for this transaction, pursuant to a Share Purchase Agreement dated June 5, 2026 (the “Agreement”). MAX Power has sold all the issued and outstanding equity interests of its wholly owned subsidiary, MAX Power Resources LLC, to Homeland, in exchange for 11 million common shares of Homeland (the “Consideration Shares”). MAX Power Resources LLC…
POMONA, CA, July 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Chicano Hollywood Film Festival returns to Pomona for a packed five-day celebration featuring Keanu Reeves and the summer’s biggest gathering of Latino filmmakers and entertainment leaders. The 2nd annual festival, running July 29 – August 2, will showcase more than 140 films, dozens of industry panels, and special guests including Danny De La Paz, Emilio Rivera, as well as other prominent voices of Latino entertainment. Passes can be purchased at Chicano Hollywood Film Festival Tickets. Celebrity guest Keanu Reeves signed on as executive producer of “Madwoman’s Game,” lending his name and…