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CARSON, Calif., April 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HII (NYSE: HII) and GrayMatter Robotics (GMR) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) today to explore the integration of GMR’s Physical AI into shipbuilding operations that could accelerate throughput, strengthen the maritime industrial base, and augment the shipbuilding workforce. This will include bringing autonomous surface preparation, coating, and inspection technologies into shipbuilding. The MOU signing ceremony took place at GrayMatter Robotics’ headquarters and was attended by Eric Chewning, HII’s executive vice president of maritime systems and corporate strategy, and Ariyan Kabir, GrayMatter Robotics CEO and co-founder. “We are in the midst of…

TOKYO, April 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Asian Productivity Organization (APO) has released the APO Productivity Outlook 2026, which examines the relationship between energy efficiency and productivity performance and its implications for the sustainable development of the 21 APO member economies in the Asia-Pacific region. The report highlights that improving energy efficiency enables economies to produce more output with less energy input, positioning it as a key driver of both economic performance and environmental sustainability. As energy demand rises and climate challenges intensify, strengthening energy efficiency has become increasingly important for maintaining competitiveness and resilience. Drawing on cross-economy analysis, the…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Residents living along the Port Alberni, B.C., harbour say the constant noise from generators at the shipyard is affecting their way of life. “It is just constant hums, it’s the diesel generators running their power,” resident Ray Russell said.They said the issue is that the Port Alberni Port Authority only has the capacity to power one vessel. Currently, the coast guard ship, which is in refit, is plugged in.The other ships all run on generators.In February, 45 people signed a petition, calling on the federal government to fund more shore power at…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Lady Gaga has cancelled her final Montreal concert Monday night at the Bell Centre after performing two previous shows at the venue late last week. The pop star announced the cancellation on social media, saying she has been suffering from a respiratory infection for a few days.“My doctor strongly advised me not to perform today and, to be honest, I don’t think I’m able to give you the quality of performance you deserve,” she wrote. Get daily National news Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you’ll never miss the…

The president of the BC Ferry and Marine Workers Union says its workers are doing everything they can to keep ferries running. It has been another frustrating weekend for passengers of BC Ferries, with cancellations and delays after breakdowns and vessels undergoing scheduled maintenance.Only 40 minutes after re-entering service, several sailings of the Queen of Surrey were cancelled on Sunday due to a mechanical issue.The Spirit of Vancouver Island broke down on Tuesday after only being in service for two days.“I think what we’re seeing here is the result of multiple things coming together,” Eric McNeely, the president of the…

ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Following a Michigan Wolverines men’s basketball National Championship victory, Rally House, the leading retailer for licensed Michigan merchandise, will reopen locations across Michigan with National Champions gear. Stores will accommodate fans in the days following the victory by opening earlier and staying open later, with frequent restocks and new arrivals throughout the week. Michigan Wolverines fans will be able to purchase championship gear immediately following a win at select Rally House locations throughout the state. For fans who are busy celebrating Monday evening, select stores will reopen Tuesday morning and offer…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size There are thousands of miles between Majid Kermani and his family, but they couldn’t be closer to top of mind as the war in Iran rages on. “All the bombing and internet disconnection and all the hardship that this war has brought them, it’s very hard to live in that situation,” Kermani told Global News.He says communication with his family is sparse amid the internet blackout in Iran. “It’s a very stressful situation,” he said. Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you…

MONACO, April 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AlphaPepe is preparing to drop the first public demo of its AI-powered decentralized exchange and the presale response has been immediate. Stages are selling out faster than any previous round as capital positions ahead of what will be the first live demonstration of AlphaSwap’s contract screening and whale tracking capabilities. The crypto news around AlphaPepe is accelerating ahead of a planned Q2 2026 exchange listing, wallets are committing serious size, and the AI DEX demo is set to land at the exact moment the Bitcoin price prediction from major institutions is pointing toward…

SURREY, British Columbia, April 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 7-Eleven Canada is welcoming summer early with the return of the immensely popular Bring Your Own Cup (BYOC) Day, featuring the fan-favourite flavour: Fanta Blue Raspberry and of course classics like Crush Cream Soda. On April 10 and 11, 7-Eleven Canada customers can use their creative whimsy to unlock value by bringing in an inventive “cup” to fill to the brim with their preferred Slurpee® beverage. The event is the first of many Slurpee celebrations to come this year, as the famous beverage turns 60 this summer. New this year, Canadians can…

Eddie Carvery‘s trailer, a symbol of the late Africville activist’s decades-long protest, was removed from the Halifax site over the weekend. His family is expressing outrage over the decision and is demanding its return.“It’s very disappointing to see what took place over Easter weekend,” said Carvery’s grandson, Eddie Carvery III.“On Easter weekend, the holiest time of the year, they decide to move my grandfather’s trailer knowing his family would be at home celebrating Easter together.”Carvery Sr. protested at the site for 55 years — making it the longest recorded protest in the country.Africville, a historically Black community, was bulldozed by…