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MIAMI, May 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Defiance ETFs today announced the launch of the Defiance Daily Target 2X Long AMAT ETF (AMA), expanding its lineup of single-stock leveraged ETFs designed for active traders seeking amplified exposure to innovative growth companies. AMA is designed for traders seeking magnified, short-term bullish exposure to Applied Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMAT), a leading provider of manufacturing equipment, services, and software to the semiconductor, display, and related industries. By seeking to deliver 200% of the daily percentage change in the share price of Applied Materials, Inc., the Fund allows investors to express tactical upside views…
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 1, 2026 8:59 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The nomination period for mayoral, council and school trustee candidates for this fall’s Ontario municipal elections opens Friday. Candidates have until Aug. 21 to file nomination papers with their municipal clerk.To run for a position, candidates must fill out a form, pay a nomination fee and provide a list of at least 25 endorsement signatures, with some exceptions. Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won’t miss a trending…
LATHAM, N.Y., May 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As families prepare to spend more time outside and in the water, Latham Group, Inc. [NASDAQ: SWIM] is encouraging homeowners to take simple, proactive steps to keep their backyards safe. In recognition of National Water Safety Month this May, the leading manufacturer of in-ground residential swimming pools is teaming up with Olympic and World Championship six-time gold medalist Bode Miller and his wife, Professional Beach Volleyball Champion, Morgan Miller to share essential pool safety reminders. “Water safety is something that hits very close to home for me, which is why we’ve teamed up…
Queens, NY, May 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mount Sinai Health System today held a ceremonial groundbreaking for a new, clinically advanced intensive care unit (ICU) at Mount Sinai Queens. The project will increase the hospital’s total certified bed count from 228 to 241 beds and add 13 new ICU beds to its current 8. Construction is expected to take approximately 16 months once a certificate of need is granted, and will be funded in part by New York City and New York State as well as through Mount Sinai’s capital resources. By nearly tripling its ICU capacity, the new unit…
RALEIGH, N.C., May 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Drucker + Falk (DF), one of the nation’s leading multifamily management firms, is proud to celebrate the naming of Building R on Wake Technical Community College’s Southern Wake Campus as the Kellie J. Falk Center for Building Technologies. The naming honors a transformational gift from Kellie J. Falk, Managing Director of Drucker + Falk and former Wake Tech Trustee. With this addition to her prior endowment, the fund is now the largest endowed fund supporting skilled trades at Wake Tech. This milestone investment is dedicated to the advancement of mechanical, electrical, and…
Dyson, a company built on engineering high-speed motors, has confirmed to The Verge that its newest robot vacuum doesn’t use a Dyson motor. The recently launched Spot & Scrub Ai robot vacuum and mop was “co-engineered,” Nathan Lawson McLean, senior design manager at Dyson, told The Verge.According to Lawson McLean, the device merges “new and already existing Dyson technologies with other platforms.” Specifically, the new lidar-based navigation tech and the robot’s vacuum motor were developed by a third party. “It’s not one of our V10 motors; it’s one of our partner technologies,” said Lawson McLean.“It’s not one of our V10…
LIGHTHOUSE POINT, Fla., May 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Specialty Nutrition has named Alejandra Gratson, PhD, managing partner, expanding its leadership in nutrition innovation and commercialization strategy. Gratson will work alongside founder and CEO Greg Horn to advance the firm’s work with dietary supplement, functional food, and consumer health companies. Gratson brings nearly two decades of experience leading product development and innovation across dietary supplements, functional foods, and consumer healthcare. She is known for leading nutrition product development efforts that bridge cutting-edge, scientifically validated ingredients into consumer products that enhance health and create best-selling brands. Her work spans the full…
CHICAGO, May 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Portillo’s is turning up the heat on a Chicago classic this month. The famed fast-casual brand is debuting the Hot & Saucy Italian Beef Sandwich – a bold, spicy twist on its legendary Italian Beef that brings serious fire to a fan favorite. Available for a limited time through May 31, this craveable new sandwich is here to shake up the status quo. “With consumer interest in spicier, more adventurous flavors continuing to grow, we leaned in with twice the spice on Portillo’s signature sandwich,” said Denise Lauer, Chief Marketing Officer for Portillo’s.…
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GoldHaven Resources Corp. (“GoldHaven” or the “Company”) is pleased to report that an independent specialist geology consultant has validated and enhanced the geological understanding of the Company’s 100%-owned Copeçal Project (“Copeçal” or the “Project”) in Mato Grosso State, Brazil, following a detailed review of drill core and data from the Company’s inaugural diamond drilling program of 9 holes totaling 1,085.7m. HIGHLIGHTS Independent review confirms potential for large-scale, structurally controlled hydrothermal gold systemClear vectors to higher-grade mineralization at both East and West Targets~6 km gold-in-soil anomaly defining a district-scale system with large,…
Phoenix, Arizona, May 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MedAire, an International SOS company, and the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today announced a partnership that extends MedAire Wellbeing Services access to individual NBAA members at a preferred member rate, marking the first time aviation professionals can enroll independently of their flight department. Until now, access to MedAire Wellbeing Services was limited to flight departments. The NBAA partnership introduces a new way for pilots, flight attendants, schedulers, dispatchers and other aviation professionals to access confidential peer support, even if they are contracted, or their employer has not established a program. The…