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GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador, July 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DP World’s Port of Posorja has once again been recognized among the world’s most efficient container ports, ranking 20th globally in the 2025 Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) published by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence. The port also ranked first in Latin America for the second consecutive year and remains the only port in this region to rank among the global top 20 for two consecutive years, reinforcing its position as a leading gateway for Ecuadorian trade and critical connection point to international markets. The CPPI evaluates more than…

Thick wildfire smoke shrouded Kelowna, B.C., on Thursday, obscuring the city’s signature lake views, disrupting tourism and prompting public health officials to urge residents to limit their exposure. What is typically a postcard-worthy view of Okanagan Lake was barely visible as smoke settled over Kelowna and surrounding communities.“It’s awful, I can’t see anything,” said Gina Hill, who is visiting from Ontario.The smoky skies were a dramatic contrast to the much clearer conditions seen just 24 hours earlier.“I wasn’t really expecting this this fast, though, because yesterday I had a couple friends here and they said it was pretty nice,” said…

NEW YORK, July 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Luvme Hair, a beauty brand offering human hair wigs, hair extensions, crochet hair, and protective styling solutions, is sharing expert guidance to help consumers identify high-quality human hair crochet extensions before purchase. The guide was developed to address common questions shoppers may have when comparing crochet hair through product images and descriptions. According to Luvme Hair, hair material, texture consistency, strand preparation, movement, shedding, tangling, and care requirements can all influence the appearance and long-term performance of crochet extensions. “High-quality crochet hair should provide natural movement, manageable styling, and clear information about…

BOSTON, July 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Merlin, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRLN), an aerospace and defense technology company building the operating system of record for autonomous flight, today announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), a world-class aerospace and defense leader, to advance the development, integration, and certification of AI-powered autonomy for commercial cargo aircraft. The agreement initiates a phased engagement, including joint market exploration, engineering collaboration, regulatory preparation, and initial platform selection to lay the groundwork for a definitive commercial agreement and a structured path toward civil certification. IAI Chairman of the Board…

NEW YORK, July 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Verifone today announced it was granted a U.S. patent for Wireless Tamper Detection (U.S. Patent No. 12,664,553), a security technology that allows payment terminals to continuously monitor themselves for physical tampering, including threats invisible to the human eye. This new patent adds to Verifone’s valuable global patent portfolio covering physical security of terminals. The technology is designed to protect merchants and customers who rely on unattended payment devices every day: gas pumps, self-checkout lanes, outdoor kiosks. These terminals process millions of transactions with no one nearby to watch over them, making them…

SANTA ROSA, Calif., July 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Indulge Sonoma, Sonoma County’s premier culinary and beverage festival, returns Saturday, September 12, 2026, bringing together the region’s finest restaurants, wineries, breweries, distilleries, and artisan food producers for an afternoon of exceptional flavors and community connection. In addition to highlighting Sonoma County’s culinary excellence, proceeds from Indulge Sonoma benefit Becoming Independent, a Sonoma County nonprofit that supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through programs that promote independence, employment, and community inclusion. This year’s event is proudly led by Culinary Ambassador Chef Dustin Valette and Wine Ambassadors Clay and Carrie Mauritson,…

DES MOINES, Iowa, July 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stride Autism Centers, Iowa’s largest center-based provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, today announced its partnership with the Interdisciplinary Competency-Oriented Behavioral Education (ICORE) Project at the University of Iowa, a federally funded initiative supported by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS). The collaboration will prepare a new generation of Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) to serve children with autism and other developmental needs across Iowa and the Midwest. Under the partnership, ICORE scholars will complete intensive supervised clinical hours in a variety of settings,…

SAN FRANCISCO, July 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Coverwatch, disrupting the legacy commercial insurance industry with the best AI-native solution for evaluating risk, closing coverage gaps, and lowering premiums, announced today that it has raised a $4.5M pre-seed round. Led by CoFound and Restive with participation from KFund, liquid2 ventures and others, the round will help Coverwatch accelerate product development and expand its team. The traditional brokerage model was born with an inherent conflict: because brokers are paid on commission, their compensation rises as client premiums do. This has created a structural mismatch – brokers are incented to find higher-priced…

ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Motley Fool Asset Management (“MFAM”) announced that it rang the Nasdaq Closing Bell on Monday, June 22, 2026, in celebration of the successful launch of its latest factor-based exchange-traded funds: The Motley Fool Innovative Growth Factor ETF (MFIG), Motley Fool Value Factor ETF (MFVL), and Motley Fool Momentum Factor ETF (MFMO). The event brought together members of the Motley Fool Asset Management community, industry partners, media, and investors for an afternoon of conversation, education, and celebration at Nasdaq’s Global Headquarters. The event celebrated the growth of its ETF platform, which offers investors a…

CHICAGO, July 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RSA America, a leading digital marketing solutions provider for independent grocers, today announced Edwards Food Giant is expanding its use of RSA America’s unified commerce platform to launch personalized digital weekly ads, giving individual shoppers a more relevant view of current promotions based on their loyalty history and purchasing behavior. Edwards Food Giant is part of GES, Inc., which operates 15 stores across the Edwards Food Giant and Edwards Cash Saver banners in the Little Rock, Arkansas market. The rollout gives the company, operating in the highly competitive Little Rock retail market, access…