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PASCAGOULA, Miss., July 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HII’s (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division has expanded its distributed shipbuilding strategy to include modular unit construction for the U.S. Navy’s amphibious transport dock program, beginning with Philadelphia (LPD 32). This expansion builds on the proven success achieved through distributed shipbuilding in HII’s destroyer program, further strengthening the company’s commitment to increasing throughput and supporting the national industrial base. “Expanding distributed shipbuilding into the LPD program is a critical step in scaling capacity to meet rising fleet demand,” Ingalls Shipbuilding President Brian Blanchette said. “By shifting selected structural units to trusted partners, just…

HIGHLIGHTS Exceptional drilling results from the high-grade core zone (Core Zone) included 42.0m @ 6.1% Copper Equivalent1 (CuEq) (including a Volcanogenic Massive Sulphide (VMS) zone of 9.8m @ 16.5% CuEq) and 51.5m @ 4.9% CuEq (including 17.0m @ 9.1% CuEq) (see ASX announcement dated 2 July 2026)These results highlight the Core Zone’s potential to underpin early, high-margin production (see ASX announcement dated 2 July 2026)Given the strength of these results, FireFly will incorporate them into an updated Mineral Resource Estimate, which will then feed into the economic studies The current Green Bay Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) stands at 50.4Mt @…

By Jim Bronskill The Canadian Press Posted July 27, 2026 7:01 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree committed Monday “to get to the bottom” of the arrest of a Canadian in Europe on spying charges.  The Belgian federal prosecutor’s office said Saturday that “a Canadian national of Chinese origin” had been arrested on charges of espionage and participation in a criminal organization.The suspect, who was not named in the office’s statement, worked as an intern at NATO’s Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe in Mons, Belgium. Get daily National news…

GOOSE CREEK, S.C., July 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HII (NYSE: HII) hosted Australian Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy today at the company’s Newport News Shipbuilding Charleston Operations site in South Carolina. The visit was held in support of the trilateral Australia, United Kingdom and United States (AUKUS) partnership. HII continues its commitment to supporting AUKUS and the optimal pathway for Australia’s acquisition of a conventionally armed, nuclear-powered, submarine capability and a broader partnership on advanced capabilities. The visit included a tour of the production facility and discussions with company leaders about HII’s distributed shipbuilding initiative to increase shipbuilding…

Southern Saskatchewan, including Regina, Moose Jaw and the RM of Estevan, will feel the heat this week. Those parts of the province, among others, are subject to yellow-level, moderate, heat warnings from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) for Monday.“This hot air is going to stick around right through the week in many areas. Especially across southern Saskatchewan, where those heat warnings are in effect for some of the worst of the heat, which is expected over the next few days in the Regina area,” Global News meteorologist Peter Quinlan said.He said to expect “a boost in the heat” when the August long weekend begins on Saturday.“Then, it…

X Money, a core part of Elon Musk’s mission to turn X into an “everything app,” is rolling out starting today, 9to5Mac reports. The payment platform offers a digital wallet and peer-to-peer payments similar to Venmo, along with a metal Visa card users can emblazon with their X username. Other perks include Apple Wallet support and free money transfers on X. It also advertises “up to” a 6 percent APY, but only Premium Plus subscribers are eligible for it — standard Premium subscribers have to deposit a certain amount of money to get a “boosted” 6 percent APY.X Money was…

Colorado Springs, CO, July 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming nearly universal, and it has profoundly changed how Martensen IP and other law firms approach advanced problem-solving and strategic decision-making. From drafting internal memos to summarizing dense legal documents, these tools deliver an undeniable boost to efficiency. However, for the CEO or general counsel, this convenience presents a significant, largely uncharted legal hazard. The central question facing leadership today is whether using these platforms may accidentally destroy the very protections that keep your company’s legal strategy confidential. Attorneys must focus on…

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow wants the land from the city’s islands back. The mayor said Monday the Ontario government should return lands it recently expropriated through new legislation, which was part a push from Premier Doug Ford to expand the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to allow jets to land and take off from it.Her demands came after federal Transportation Minister Steven MacKinnon rejected Ford’s island airport expansion plan last week after receiving feedback through a public consultation.“Return our waterfront to us,” Chow said Monday on social media.The mayor said she and Coun. Ausma Malik filed an urgent motion to city council, demanding…

NEW YORK, July 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Stuart Piltch Scholarship for Entrepreneurs announces the opening of its 2026 application cycle, inviting undergraduate students with entrepreneurial ambition to compete for a scholarship designed to recognize innovation, academic achievement, and a commitment to building meaningful ventures. Founded in honor of Stuart Piltch, the scholarship supports students who demonstrate the vision and determination to shape the future through entrepreneurship while emphasizing the importance of customer-centered thinking. The Stuart Piltch Scholarship for Entrepreneurs serves as an opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs to receive recognition for their ideas while encouraging the development of practical business…

Denver, CO, July 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Monarch Casino Resort Spa’s focus on creating a complete luxury resort experience is earning national recognition across dining, gaming, and wellness. Monarch Chophouse has received its first nomination for Best Casino Restaurant in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, while Monarch Rewards has once again been nominated for Best Players Club. The first-time USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards nomination for Monarch Chophouse adds to the restaurant’s longstanding reputation for culinary excellence. Already recognized with prestigious honors, including Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence and OpenTable Diners’ Choice Awards, Monarch Chophouse has…