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We’ve been busy testing many new MacBooks, ranging from the new MacBook Air with the M5 processor that’s $1,099, going all the way up the $6,149 16-inch MacBook Pro with the M5 Max chip. While these computers are identical in design to last year’s models, they have some things in common: neither delivers a significant lead over their M4 counterparts, although their faster SSDs might be enough reason for folks with older laptops to consider upgrading. We’ll have full reviews of both laptops soon; in the meantime, here are the benchmarks.The biggest actual change: Apple claims that its 2026 models…

SAN DIEGO, March 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Leasing is now underway at The Penstone Apartments and Townhomes, a new multifamily residential community developed by Fairfield on a 50-acre wooded site in Walpole, Mass. Located at 1000 Dempsey Street, the community benefits from proximity to major employment centers along Route 128 and within Boston, offering residents an easy commute supported by established local amenities, abundant green space, and direct access to Patriot Place’s retail, dining, and entertainment offerings. “Walpole’s balance of local amenities, commuter access, and enduring demand makes it an ideal setting to align with our strategy of pairing…

TORONTO, March 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nobel Resources Corp. (TSX – V: NBLC) (the “Company” or “Nobel”) is pleased to announce that it has identified a new mineralized, copper porphyry system at its Cuprita project (“Cuprita” or the “Project”) in northern Chile. Nobel is conducting the first ever diamond drill program on this highly prospective project. Exploration surveys over the past year by Nobel’s Chilean technical team identified key geological and geophysical characteristics, typically associated with mineralized porphyry copper systems in this region and commenced a diamond drill campaign in January (see the Company’s news release dated January 16,…

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, March 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — B2BROKER, a global fintech solutions provider for financial institutions, has announced the strategic expansion of its partnership with Centroid Solutions by integrating Centroid Hub into its flagship multi-asset trading platform, B2TRADER. This development marks not a standalone product integration, but a broader extension of collaboration between the two companies aimed at reinforcing institutional-grade brokerage infrastructure. The integration strengthens B2TRADER case by providing a seamless connection to Centroid’s CS 360 Bridge Engine, thereby providing access to institutional-grade liquidity, aggregation, and risk management, and positioning the platform as a full-fledged execution hub for…

OGDEN, Utah, March 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Salomon North America today announced the appointment of Laura Stauth as Senior Vice President of Sales, effective March 9, 2026. Stauth joins the brand from VF Corp-owned Vans, where she most recently served as Vice President of Sales, leading the Americas Wholesale strategy driving both growth and transformation across the marketplace. In her new role, Stauth will oversee Salomon’s North American softgoods sales organization, with a focused mandate to strengthen and expand wholesale partnerships, and deepen investments in specialty retail to accelerate the brand’s performance-led business across footwear, apparel, and accessories. Stauth…

Amelia Island, Florida, March 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Broad Arrow Auctions, driven by Hagerty (NYSE: HGTY), is thrilled to announce official results for its landmark 2026 Amelia Concours Auction, held March 6-7 at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island as the official auction of the renowned Amelia Concours. The two-day auction saw enthusiastic bidding from start to finish, resulting in over $111 million in total sales with 92 percent of all lots sold (165 of 179 lots). This represents the highest grossing auction in the 31-year history of The Amelia Concours, as well as Broad Arrow’s most successful auction since the…

Defence Minister David McGuinty said Monday that Canada “will not be participating” in the war in Iran after Prime Minister Mark Carney last week did not rule out the possibility of Canadian military involvement. Speaking at an unrelated media event in Ottawa, McGuinty added that Canada has not yet decided to join its NATO allies in offering assistance to Persian Gulf nations that have come under attack by Iran.“Clearly the situation in Iran is extremely serious,” McGuinty told reporters. “It’s one we’ve been watching since the beginning.“It’s important for Canadians to know that Canada was not consulted before the action undertaken…

ATLANTA, March 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Spelman College welcomed over 85 students from 10 HBCUs to compete in the fourth annual HBCU Game Jam, a 24-hour hackathon competition where students work in teams to create original video games from scratch. Hosted by Spelman’s Arthur M. Blank Innovation Lab, HBCU Game Jam is designed to expand opportunities for Black creators in the global gaming industry. During the event, teams worked against the clock to ideate storylines, code gameplay and design visuals. After the hackathon, students pitched their finished products to judges for the chance to win up to $10,000 in prizes. Prior to…

Tommy DeCarlo, the lead singer for the rock band Boston, has died at the age of 60. DeCarlo’s wife, Annie, and his children, Talia and Tommy Jr., confirmed his death in an Instagram post on Monday, writing, “It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our Dad, Tommy DeCarlo, on Monday, March 9th, 2026.”“After being diagnosed with brain cancer last September, he fought with incredible strength and courage, right up until the very end,” the post continued. “During this difficult time, we kindly ask that friends and fans respect our family’s privacy as we grieve and support…

Plantation, March 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Virgin Voyages – the human experiences leader – is rewriting the playbook on AI in travel. In less than four months, the award-winning, kid-free cruise line has grown its fleet of active AI agents by nearly 2,900%, from 50 at the launch of its Google Cloud partnership in October 2025 to more than 1,500 today. That extraordinary pace of adoption cements Virgin Voyages’ position as one of the most AI-fluent brands in the travel industry and signals a fundamental shift in how the company operates, grows and delivers unforgettable experiences for Sailors and…