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Microsoft is rolling back a model upgrade to its AI-powered Bing Image Creator, reports TechCrunch. The rollback came after weeks of complaints by users that the tool just didn’t work as well after Microsoft “upgraded” to a new version of the DALL-E 3 model on December 18th.Microsoft declined to comment on its decision to roll things back or offer specifics on what may be causing the gap between user’s expectations and its output.Today, Microsoft’s head of search, Jordi Ribas, tweeted that they could reproduce “some of the issues reported” and are reverting to an older version of the DALL-E model…
NEWTON, Mass., Jan. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Quality Oil Company, a North Carolina based company housing Quality Mart, Quality Plus, and GOGAS convenience brands, announced today that they have partnered with Paytronix, the leader in guest engagement for restaurants and convenience stores, to launch their suite of solutions across its 138 retail locations. The suite will be a combination of Paytronix loyalty and messaging integrated with a mobile app from Rovertown to help Quality Oil get closer to its customers and drive engagement. Quality Oil will also utilize Paytronix’s distinctive Strategy & Analytics service to refine their personalization initiatives…
Talk of Canada becoming the 51st American state has raised an existential question on this side of the border: Could it be done? Could the maple leaf make way to the stars and stripes? According to several experts, it may be possible, but not painless. “If the Americans wanted to conquer us militarily, I guess so. Otherwise, not really and certainly not in the amount of time the president-elect thinks it would take for this to happen,” says Adam Chapnick, professor of defence studies at the Canadian Forces College in Ontario. There are several roadblocks that would…
CLEVELAND, Jan. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry, has expanded its pipe support product line with the introduction of additional in-wall bracketing systems, pipe clamps and accessories. Designed to meet the evolving needs of professional plumbers, these innovative solutions simplify installations, improve efficiency, and enhance jobsite flexibility. Oatey’s latest pipe support offerings include ready-to-install kits with pre-assembled components, delivering fewer parts than competitors for reduced complexity and handling on the jobsite. These products support PEX, copper, and CPVC pipes, providing durability and versatility for residential and light commercial plumbing applications. Among the…
SALISBURY, N.C., Jan. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Throughout the 2024 collegiate football season, Food Lion Feeds’ annual Sack to Give Back program huddled with 35 collegiate institutions to help provide the equivalent of 793,000 meals*. For every quarterback sack made by a participating college or university, Food Lion Feeds donated the equivalent of 1,000 meals (up to 30,000 meals per school) to help nourish college students and address food insecurity. The effort benefits campus food pantries or affiliated Feeding America® partner food banks, where each school is located throughout Food Lion’s 10-state operating area. Food Lion Feeds was founded…
Fort Lauderdale, FL, Jan. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aqua-Tots Swim School, the largest international swim school franchise, is thrilled to announce the opening of a brand-new swim school in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Located within the Shoppes at 18th and Commercial at 1711 E Commercial Blvd, the 8,500-square-foot facility will serve the families of Fort Lauderdale, Oakland Park, Coral Ridge, Lauderdale Lakes, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Wilton Manors and the surrounding communities. Aqua-Tots Swim Schools’ world-renowned curriculum has been trusted by parents since 1991 and is used in 14 countries. The company strives to help families create a legacy of safety by offering…
ROUYN-NORANDA, Quebec, Jan. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GLOBEX MINING ENTERPRISES INC. (GMX – Toronto Stock Exchange, G1MN – Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Berlin, Munich, Tradegate, Lang & Schwarz, LS Exchange, TTMzero, Düsseldorf and Quotrix Düsseldorf Stock Exchanges and GLBXF – OTCQX International in the US) is pleased to report that Emperor Metals Inc. have shared additional results from its 2024 drill program which included 8,166 metres of drilling across 19 new drill holes and approximately 8,000 metres of historical core assays. To date, 70% of the new drilling assays have been reported, but only 35% of the total assays from the…
Alexandria, VA, Jan. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Good360, the global leader in product philanthropy and purposeful giving, today announced the appointment of Cinira Baldi as the organization’s next Chief Executive Officer. With more than two decades of experience in humanitarian efforts and market strategy, Baldi brings a vision for growth and an unwavering commitment to community impact. Her appointment comes during a period of continued expansion for Good360, which was ranked #2 on the Forbes List of America’s Top 100 Charities for the second consecutive year. Known for her expertise in strategic growth and building high-performing teams, Baldi is…
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Yukon Metals Corp. (CSE: YMC, FSE: E770, OTCQB: YMMCF) (“Yukon Metals” or the “Company”) is pleased to provide results of an Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT) and Induced Polarization (IP) geophysical survey program over its 7,000-hectare Birch Property (“Birch”), located 65 km northeast of Burwash Landing, Yukon. Birch is one of Yukon Metals’ seventeen high-quality properties across 42,500 hectares in the Yukon. Highlights: Yukon Metals geologists completed eight ERT and IP geophysical surveys over the eastern portion of the 2024 soil sampled copper and gold anomaly at Birch. The survey identified several…