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SALT LAKE CITY, July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — rPlus Energies today announced two major milestones in Idaho: the successful commissioning of the 125-megawatt (MWac) Pleasant Valley Solar 2 project and the start of construction on the 400 MWac Blacks Creek Energy Center in Ada County. Together, these projects represent the latest chapter in rPlus Energies’ continued investment in Idaho’s energy future. Including projects already in operation, currently under construction, or under contract, rPlus Energies has now developed more than 1 gigawatt of solar and storage projects across the state. “Pleasant Valley Solar 2 and Blacks Creek Energy Center represent…

Crews continue to search for two young brothers following their suspected drownings at a provincial park, Manitoba RCMP say. Maximo Au Ramirez, 10, and Aaron Au Ramirez, 13, were visiting Whiteshell Provincial Park, 130 kilometres east of Winnipeg, over the weekend when the younger brother was swept into the waters of Nutimik Lake. The elder sibling then dove in to try and save his 10-year-old brother, before both were caught in the current, the RCMP said.On Monday, police said the search is not being treated as a recovery mission.“We’re still on task out here. Everyone’s still fully engaged,” Lac du Bonnet RCMP Staff Sgt. Cory Meyers told Global…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canadian government officials will not be attending next week’s ribbon cutting event to mark the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Ontario and Michigan, Ottawa said Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened new 50 per cent tariffs on Canada. “In light of trade action threatened by the United States earlier this week, it would be inappropriate to proceed with a celebratory event between the two countries,” a spokesperson for Infrastructure Minister Gregor Robertson’s office said in an emailed statement. Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered to…

BELLINGHAM, Wash., July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — eXp Realty®, the most agent-centric™ real estate brokerage on the planet and the core subsidiary of AGNT, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGNT), today shared additional details of eXpcon Medellín, taking place April 6–8, 2027. The event will mark the first eXpcon to be held in Latin America and the first to be presented entirely in Spanish, underscoring the growing importance of the Central America, Latin America and Caribbean (CALA) region within eXp’s global network. As more buyers from the United States and Canada look beyond their home markets for investment properties, second homes and…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Kaylee Hottle, who played a leading role in the action sci-fi films Godzilla vs. Kong and its sequel, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, has died. She was 18. Hottle’s school, Texas School for the Deaf, also confirmed her death, writing in a Facebook statement that she “tragically passed away yesterday in a car accident in Frederick, Maryland.”“Our hearts are with Kaylee’s family, friends, classmates, and everyone who knew and loved her during this incredibly difficult time,” it continued.The Guardian and The Washington Post also cited confirmation from her father, Joshua Hottle, in a…

A few years ago, the team at Light shipped the most smartphone-like device they’d ever created. The Light Phone III still kept to its minimalist, no-distractions ethos, but it was a phone-size rectangle with a phone-size touchscreen, a camera, and a number of other features. Some people loved having an almost-smartphone, but Kaiwei Tang, Light’s cofounder, says he started getting feedback he didn’t expect. Lots of users, particularly young ones, didn’t want a smartphone. More than that, actually: They didn’t even want something that looked like a smartphone. “We have users who tell us, ‘Hey, I hate smartphones. I don’t…

SAN FRANCISCO, CA & WATERLOO, ON, July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TextNow, an app-based phone service designed to give consumers more flexibility and control, released findings from a commissioned national survey that point to a wireless market moving beyond one-size-fits-all plans. The survey suggests Gen Z and Millennials are rejecting the outdated model, prioritizing functionality and value over platform-based perceptions, and expecting wireless service to better fit how they communicate.   Young Americans Are Rewriting the Rules of Digital Communication  Communication is increasingly fragmented across messaging apps, social platforms, and traditional phone service. Among Gen Z respondents, only 37% say their default phone number is their primary communication channel, while 53% prefer apps over…

Washington, DC, July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Following unanimous passage by the House Energy and Commerce committee in late May, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed the DeOndra Dixon NIH INCLUDE Project Act (H.R. 3491) Monday evening. Led by Representatives Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Richard Hudson (R-NC), the bipartisan legislation would permanently authorize the National Institutes of Health’s Investigation of Co-occurring Conditions Across the Lifespan to Understand Down Syndrome, known as the INCLUDE Project. The NIH INCLUDE Project is the first-ever NIH-wide initiative dedicated to advancing research to improve the health and quality of life of people with…

LIVINGSTON, N.J., July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Veritext Legal Solutions, the leader in technology-enabled court reporting solutions and alternative dispute resolution services, today announced the expansion of its Alternative Dispute Resolution leadership team with the appointments of Jeffrey T. Zaino, Esq., as vice president, Recruitment and Business Development, ADR, and Kristen Schuck as vice president, ADR Operations. These key hires come as Veritext continues to grow its ADR business, including the recent additions of BAY Mediation & Arbitration Services and Perry Dampf Dispute Solutions. Zaino joins Veritext after a 30-year career with the American Arbitration Association (AAA), where he…

GREAT RIVER, N.Y., July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Four restaurants operated by Lessing’s Hospitality Group have been recognized with the 2026 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, one of the restaurant industry’s most respected honors for wine service. The recognition celebrates restaurants that build wine programs with purpose, offering carefully selected wines that complement their menus and enhance the overall dining experience. The 2026 recipients include Sandbar in Cold Spring Harbor, Mirabelle Restaurant & Tavern in Stony Brook, View in Oakdale and Bayberry in Islip. Together, the awards highlight Lessing’s continued investment in culinary excellence and beverage programs that place…