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MIAMI, July 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DeFi platform Spreadefi has reported that the total volume of funds users placed in liquidity pools topped $25 million in the second quarter. For a relatively young project, that’s a significant milestone, especially with interest in the decentralized finance sector only gradually picking back up after a long stretch of subdued activity. Growth in total value locked (TVL) is traditionally seen as one of the key health indicators for a DeFi platform. The more capital users are willing to trust a protocol with, the deeper the liquidity, the more stable the service runs,…
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says it is a “miracle” nobody has died in the 191 active wildfires currently ripping across the province, with 10 communities already forced to evacuate. The premier held his first wildfire briefing in Toronto on Friday morning, promising his government would spare no expense trying to keep flames at bay across the north.“No one has lost their lives. Thank God.”Of the current fires, he said 81 were out of control and spreading without firefighters being able to stop them.Ford said there were more than 150 crews in place to fight the fires with the support of…
Xbox is currently in a “reset” period that includes laying off around 3,200 employees over the next year, involving deep cuts at beloved studios like id Software and Obsidian Entertainment. Now, in an attempt to show that things are still running fine, the company has announced a slate of upcoming projects at Bethesda Game Studios — which itself was hit with layoffs — including official confirmation that Fallout 5 is in the works.“We’re investing more deeply in the worlds players love, giving creators a bigger role in shaping their experiences, and bringing our teams closer together so we can get…
MIAMI, July 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Spreadefi project has announced the registration of a company in the United States, marking a new chapter for the platform. After more than two years of building the product, the team has wrapped up the formal incorporation process, doubling down on its commitment to growing the project inside a transparent, official structure. This path is pretty common in crypto. A lot of projects start with technology development, product testing, and community building. The formal incorporation often comes later, once the platform has reached a certain level of maturity. Over two years of…
By Christopher Reynolds The Canadian Press Posted July 17, 2026 12:41 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Federal authorities say they are looking into whether Canadian National Railway Co. broke the law after a crew had to be evacuated from a train that was engulfed in flames in northwestern Ontario. Transport Canada spokesperson Hicham Ayoun says the government is “conducting followup oversight” to determine if CN failed to comply with rules under the Railway Safety Act. Get daily National news Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you’ll never miss the day’s…
Leaker Evan Blass shared images of Samsung’s redesigned Galaxy Z Fold 8 just days before the July 22nd launch event where Samsung is expected to officially announce the phone.The leaked images show a shorter, wider foldable matching earlier leaks of the Z Fold 8. They also reveal some of its specs, including a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite For Galaxy processor, 50MP wide and 50MP ultra wide rear cameras, 10MP selfie cameras on the inside and outside screens, and an advertised battery life of “up to 26 hours of video playback.”Blass also posted images of the Galaxy Z Flip 8 and…
Colorado Springs, CO, July 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Skyline LASIK is proud to announce the availability of WaveLight® Plus LASIK, an advanced, ray-tracing guided technology designed to deliver highly personalized vision correction. This next-generation platform represents a meaningful evolution in LASIK, offering a more individualized approach based on detailed measurements of each patient’s unique eye anatomy. Recent data presented at the American Academy of Ophthalmology annual meeting underscores the potential of this technology. In a head-to-head comparison of WaveLight Plus LASIK and SMILE Pro, 98% of eyes treated with WaveLight Plus achieved 20/12.5 vision or better, compared to 82%…
Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Planet Fitness To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you purchased or acquired securities in Planet Fitness between November 6, 2025, and May 6, 2026 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310). [You may also click here for additional information] NEW YORK, July 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Planet Fitness, Inc. (“Planet Fitness”…
Benefit payments will be issued on Monday for the Canada Child Benefit, and households that qualify will see a bit more money this time as part of an annual increase. The Canada Child Benefit (CCB) is a tax-free monthly payment from the federal government aimed at helping eligible families with the cost of raising children under 18 years of age.The CCB increases annually relative to inflation, and the benefit payment is going up by two per cent, according to the federal government.“Starting this month, the CCB will provide families with up to $8,157 per child under the age of six…
Tourism, Culture and Gaming Minister Stan Cho has resigned from cabinet after a week of scandal over his spending on hotels in Toronto, despite living six kilometres from Queen’s Park. Global News was first to report that Cho, whose home is seven subway stops from the legislature, had billed more than $16,000 to the taxpayer for hotel stays downtown over the past three years.After the story broke, Cho said he would pay the money back, but following a week of backlash, Premier Doug Ford said the Willowdale MPP had offered to step down.“Earlier today, I accepted the resignation of Stan Cho from…