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Descrease article font size Increase article font size The federal government has announced it will increase the maximum fine that can be levied against airlines for repeated violations of the air passenger bill of rights from $250,000 to $1 million. Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon announced the changes at a news conference in Ottawa Friday morning, adding that under upcoming legislation, airlines will be required to pay out compensation to passengers within 30 days.“No excuses,” MacKinnon said.Canada’s air passenger protection regulations (APPR) came into force in 2019 and require airlines to compensate passengers for delays or cancellations that are within their…

By Jim Bronskill The Canadian Press Posted May 1, 2026 11:43 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Supreme Court of Canada has upheld the constitutionality of legislation that limits the ability of members of a spy watchdog committee to use their parliamentary privilege to speak out. The top court’s decision settles a thorny legal question about the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians, better known as NSICOP. Get daily National news Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you’ll never miss the day’s top stories. The committee, composed of MPs…

Dublin, May 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Uncooked Pasta and Noodles Market Opportunity, Growth Drivers, Industry Trend Analysis, and Forecast 2026-2035” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.The Global Uncooked Pasta And Noodles Market was valued at USD 76.6 billion in 2025 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 3% to reach USD 106.6 billion by 2035. Uncooked pasta and noodles are dough-based food products prepared from wheat flour or other grain flours blended with water, and in some cases eggs or salt, which are then shaped and preserved through drying or packaged in fresh form for…

Includes results from additional continuous glucose monitoring (CGM)-based outcomes which demonstrate significant and consistent improvements in glycemic control in ersodetug treatment arms compared to placebo, across multiple pre-specified and post-hoc endpoints  Participation, retention, and treatment duration in the open-label extension (OLE) phase of the study is high and has resulted in continued glycemic benefit, concurrent with the reduction and/or discontinuation of background standard of care (SOC) therapies REDWOOD CITY, Calif., May 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rezolute, Inc. (Nasdaq: RZLT) (“Rezolute” or the “Company”), a late-stage rare disease company focused on treating hypoglycemia caused by all forms of hyperinsulinism (HI), today…

ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Just in time for Mother’s Day, bubly wine refresher offers a bright, modern twist on rosé made for real life moments that turn quick pauses into something worth savoring. bubly wine refresher blends premium dry rosé, sparkling water, and natural fruit flavors into a light, crisp, convenient drink. It’s refreshing with a hint of fruit flavor making this rosé perfectly suited for everything on your calendar—from backyard hangs and book club nights to that well-earned “me time” drink after bedtime. “bubly wine refresher is designed for those moments moms carve out for…

Where’s the Trump phone? We’re going to keep talking about it every week. We’ve reached out, as usual, to ask about the Trump phone’s whereabouts. This time we’ve discovered a little more evidence that the phone is on its way to a release.Trump Mobile’s T1 Phone has just passed another milestone on its slow road to release. The phone has received the little-known PTCRB certification, a first step toward being certified to work on major networks and be issued with IMEI numbers.You probably haven’t heard of PTCRB certification — I hadn’t until recently. It doesn’t come up very often. It’s…

Munich, Germany, May 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DYWIDAG, a specialist engineering business providing products and services to stabilize ground; create, strengthen and support concrete structures; and monitor the structural health of critical infrastructure, announces its final results for the year ended 31 December 2025 (“the period”). Financial Highlights · A strong financial performance with revenue, cash balances and adjusted operating profit all ahead of prior year. · Group revenue increased 2.6% to €393.4m (FY24: €382.5m) · Group adjusted operating profit increased by 9.4% to €23.6m (FY24: €21.6m) · Group order book increased to record levels of €364m (FY24: €241m)…

HIGH POINT, N.C., May 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — High Point University honored graduate students who crossed the stage during its Commencement Ceremony for doctoral and master’s students on April 30 in the Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena and Conference Center. This milestone reflects the tremendous growth in graduate degree programs that HPU has achieved in recent years in a variety of health-related fields, as well as in communication and business leadership. Approximately 300 graduate students were recognized at the Graduate Commencement Ceremony, which included doctoral degrees in education, medical sciences and pharmacy. Separate ceremonies are held throughout the year…

Miami, Florida, May 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Miami-Dade County Public Schools today announced the relaunch of the school bus infraction detection program in partnership with BusPatrol, the nation’s leading child safety technology provider, reinforcing their shared commitment to protecting students at bus stops across the county. Miami-Dade County Public Schools has also renewed its agreement with BusPatrol for up to an additional 10 years, reflecting the school district’s commitment to child safety. The safety program utilizes AI-powered stop-arm cameras that are installed on nearly 900 school buses in Miami-Dade to detect potential violations when a driver illegally passes a…

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Confluent Medical Technologies, Inc. (“Confluent”), a leading medical device and materials science contract manufacturer specializing in Nitinol and polymer components, today announced that Tom Testa, has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer (“COO”) for the company, effective April 29th, 2026. “We are thrilled to welcome Tom to Confluent,” said Dean Schauer, Confluent’s President, CEO, and Chairman. “Tom has exceptional experience in all aspects of Executive Leadership in the Medical Device Manufacturing and Development space as well as leadership across multiple, successful, MedTech organizations. As Confluent continues its significant growth, the addition of…