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Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Public Health Agency of Canada says a salmonella outbreak from contaminated pistachios is over but people should still avoid pistachio products coming from Iran. The outbreak began in March 2025 and lasted more than a year, with the final reported sicknesses happening in May.It caused 200 lab-confirmed cases of salmonella in six provinces, with the most in Quebec and Ontario.The Public Health Agency of Canada says 26 people were hospitalized and there were no reported deaths.The Canadian Food Inspection Agency continues to ban imports of pistachios and pistachio-containing products from Iran, which was identified…

The OC Fair launches its 135th milestone season with a stacked Pacific Amphitheatre lineup, new secret bars, thrill rides and $5 eats. Open Wednesday through Sunday. COSTA MESA, Calif., July 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The OC Fair kicks off its first full week with a new reason to come early. Beginning Wednesday, July 22, the Fair’s “Smart Start” program offers $11 admission on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Aug. 13. Themed “Your Adventure Awaits” and celebrating its 135th anniversary during the summer of America’s 250th, the Fair is inviting Southern California out for 23…

Microsoft is expanding its Xbox backward compatibility efforts today by bringing original Xbox games to PC. An early preview release will see four classic Xbox games available on PC today, as part of a bigger effort to bring more Xbox console games to PC in the future.The first four games are Blinx: The Time Sweeper, Conker: Live and Reloaded, Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge, and Fuzion Frenzy. You’ll be able to purchase and download each of these games on PC, and they’ll also be included with all Xbox Game Pass plans. If you already own a digital copy of…

Cambridge, MA, July 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Many institutional investors depend on the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) ratings they pay for to assess risk and build resilient portfolios. They also don’t want the scores that judge how environmentally, socially, and governance-conscious a company is to shift too often or sharply since it’s costly to reshuffle portfolios.  In “The Traffic Light Effect in ESG Ratings,” a new working paper, MIT Sloan School of Management principal research scientist Florian Berg has assessed how raters approach this delicate balance between accurate information and stability.  Berg and his co-researchers discovered evidence that…

TOANO, Va., July 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — C&F Financial Corporation (the Corporation) (NASDAQ: CFFI), the holding company for C&F Bank, is pleased to announce its expansion into the Lynchburg market and welcomes Ryan White as its new Market Executive. This addition underscores C&F’s commitment to providing outstanding service and building strong relationships with businesses and communities throughout the Commonwealth. A highly respected banker with more than two decades of experience, Ryan brings deep local market knowledge, extensive commercial banking expertise, and strong relationships across the communities in and around Lynchburg, Virginia. A longtime resident of Lynchburg, he has built a…

CLEVELAND, July 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, today announced that Alan Toot has been promoted to Vice President, Engineering. Since joining Oatey this year as Director, Mechanical Engineering, Toot has demonstrated strong technical leadership and quickly made a significant impact within the organization. He has advanced new product development across mechanical product categories, improved engineering processes and accelerated the delivery of product enhancements, while supporting business goals and driving continuous improvement. In his new role, Toot will lead Oatey’s Engineering organization and define its strategic direction, driving the development…

Chicago, Illinois, July 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright today announced that highly experienced dealmaker John Boelter has joined the firm’s Chicago office as a partner in the corporate, M&A and securities practice, further strengthening its extensive transactional capabilities and expanding its service for clients in the life sciences and pharmaceutical industries. John represents private and public companies, financial institutions, funds and investors on high-profile domestic and cross-border initiatives, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, financings and joint ventures. He joins a US team of more than 400 partners and 700 other deal lawyers handling some of the world’s largest transactions. His addition continues the firm’s investment in…

Calgary police are warning of a donation scam surrounding an 11-year-old boy who has been missing for a week. Police said in a Facebook post Tuesday it’s become aware of an online fundraising campaign that claims to support the search for Parker, who went missing on July 16.“This fundraiser is not authorized and has no connection to Parker’s family. At this time, the family has confirmed that there is no official GoFundMe associated with this case,” the post reads.“Police are urging the public to use caution when contributing to online fundraisers and to verify the legitimacy of any donation campaign…

Prime Minister Mark Carney will be in Prince Edward Island on Wednesday, where Canada’s premiers have gathered for an annual summit of the Council of the Federation as the threat of new 50 per cent tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump looms over the Canadian economy. The visit comes a day after Carney met virtually with the premiers, where they discussed the “unilateral United States trade actions.”On Wednesday evening, Carney is set to attend a gala hosted by the premiers.Trump signed three executive orders Monday to impose a 50 per cent tariff on many Canadian goods under Section 338 of the U.S. Tariff Act of…

Samsung’s annual summer event kicked off on Wednesday morning with the company unveiling a new lineup of watches and foldables. Following weeks of rumors and leaks, Samsung announced the Galaxy Z Fold 8 with a completely new design that’s shorter and wider than last year’s Fold, a new “Ultra” Fold, an updated Flip model, and refreshed versions of the Galaxy smartwatches.If you weren’t able to watch the event yourself, you can catch up with all of this year’s biggest Galaxy Unpacked announcements below.Photo: David Imel / The VergeThe highlight of Galaxy Unpacked was the Galaxy Z Fold 8, which got…