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raw | Photo: Dominic Preston / The Verge In response to a report that Nothing is planning to “exit 12 markets as global shipments decline,” Nothing cofounder Akis Evangelidis said the company is “reorganizing” and laying off some of its staff, but that “the reported numbers are way overblown.” Evangelidis disputed a claim about underwhelming sales for Nothing’s Phone 4B, saying it “sold 29,537 units on Day 1 only, breaking records in its price segment.” He also said Nothing isn’t shutting down in any markets, and is instead “consolidating” its operations into regional hubs as well as introducing an “AI-native”…

Mercer County, PA, July 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — VisitMercerCountyPA has opened registration for the 5th Annual Lake to Lake Paddle Challenge, a timed paddling event returning to Mercer County on Aug. 22, 2026, with $7,900 in cash prizes available in the competitive division. Explore the Shenango River Water Trail in Mercer County, PA Held on the Shenango River Water Trail, the 2026 event will offer two 15-mile options: the Sprint Challenge Competitive Class and the Adventure Challenge. Both courses begin at Kidd’s Mill Covered Bridge and finish at NorthStar Marina on Shenango River Lake, allowing experienced racers and recreational…

CAMBRIDGE, Ontario, July 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Eclipse Automation today announced a $6 million investment from the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario). The investment, delivered through the Regional Tariff Response Initiative and the Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII), will help Eclipse drive efficiencies through new technologies, supporting the company’s continued growth and development of digital manufacturing capabilities. The funding supports a larger investment by Eclipse as the company builds on 25 years of automation engineering and manufacturing experience. As connected data, simulation, immersive technology and AI reshape the industry, Eclipse is developing new capabilities to…

Dallas, Texas, USA, July 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LocalMighty today highlighted a growing shift among service businesses that are beginning to view artificial intelligence-driven search optimization as a revenue investment rather than a standalone marketing expense. The change reflects how customers now discover, compare, and select local providers across Google Search, Google Maps, reviews, voice interfaces, websites, and AI-powered answer systems. As search behavior becomes more fragmented, service businesses in United States are reconsidering what visibility should deliver. Rankings, impressions, and website traffic remain useful indicators, but the commercial value of search depends on whether that visibility produces qualified…

BEIJING, July 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The 2026 Kantar BrandZ Top 50 Chinese Global Brand Builders ranking was unveiled today. Changan has made the list for the third consecutive year, achieving a steady rise in its ranking while also securing a spot among the 2026 Top 10 Chinese Global Auto Brands. First published a decade ago, the ranking has become a leading study of the global competitiveness of Chinese brands. This year’s study spans 11 key markets worldwide and 15 core categories. Combining Kantar’s Meaningful, Different and Salient (MDS) brand equity framework with big data from leading global platforms,…

HSINCHU, Taiwan, July 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Andrew Cooper, Associate Professor at National Tsing Hua University’s Institute of Astronomy, has joined the European Space Agency’s newly approved ARRAKIHS mission, which will launch a space telescope in 2030 to explore the faint outermost regions of galaxies that have long remained beyond the reach of observation. As Co-Chair of the Galaxy Science Working Group, Cooper leads an NTHU research team in developing theoretical models using high-performance computing to help the international collaboration interpret the mission’s future observations and, for the first time, reconstruct the unique formation history of individual galaxies. “What…

KINGSTON, N.Y., July 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Love of the Game Auctions’ (LOTG’s) 2026 Summer Premier Auction is now open, running until Saturday, August 8. Featuring the high-profile Restored “Die-Cut” T206 Honus Wagner, the auction has nearly 1,400 lots including rare baseball cards from as early as 1886, historically significant photographs across a variety of sports, and a range of interesting and remarkable sports memorabilia. “With LOTG’s announcement of the ‘Die-Cut Wagner’ returning to the hobby as CGC-graded ‘Authentic – Restored’ earlier this month, our Summer 2026 auction’s Lot #1 quickly became one of the most talked about trading…

Dr. Ekta Pandya, newly named Pierre Fauchard Academy Fellow.   NEW PALTZ, N.Y., July 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dr. Ekta Pandya, BDS, DDS, has been named a Fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy (PFA), an international, invitation-only organization that recognizes outstanding achievements and service in dentistry. Dr. Pandya practices at Ariel Dental in New Paltz. The Fellowship follows several recent professional recognitions, including being named to Incisal Edge magazine’s “40 Under 40: America’s Best Young Dentists” list and receiving the America’s Best Dentist Award from the National Consumer Research Council for three consecutive years. Dr. Pandya has practiced in the…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A semi-truck hauling a grain bin struck an overpass in Saskatoon on Friday, marking the fifth known such collision in the city this year. Saskatoon police said the driver was travelling south on Idylwyld Drive when the truck failed to clear the height restrictions at the 51st Street overpass.The grain bin struck the bridge, became dislodged from the trailer and was left wedged beneath the overpass, blocking the merge lane from westbound 51st Street. Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won’t…

PITTSBURGH, PA., July 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Higher Images, an award-winning, full-service digital marketing and advertising agency, is helping Pittsburgh-area businesses replace fragmented marketing tactics with coordinated strategies focused on visibility, qualified leads and measurable growth. Small and midsize businesses frequently manage their websites, search optimization, advertising, social media, reviews, email and public relations through different platforms or vendors. When these activities operate independently, companies may struggle to maintain consistent messaging, understand performance or determine which investments produce meaningful results. Higher Images connects these channels through integrated digital marketing strategies customized around each client’s customers, market and business goals.…