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NEW YORK, April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As sustainability continues to influence how consumers shop for home furnishings, HERNEST has announced the April launch of its FSC-certified teak outdoor collection. The new line uses responsibly sourced materials and eco-friendly packaging, building on the brand’s broader sustainability efforts. Built Around Honest Materials and Everyday Use HERNEST centers its approach on transparency and responsible practices. The brand focuses less on showroom presentation and more on how furniture works in everyday life. “Our mission is to bring beautiful, enduring furniture to people through honesty, craftsmanship, and thoughtful design,” said Tom K, Product…

Canada’s economy managed slight growth after it shrunk in the last quarter of 2025, with February seeing a 0.2 per cent increase in GDP and a modest increase of 0.1 per cent in January, Statistics Canada said. Based on current estimates, Statistics Canada is projecting that Canada’s annualized GDP growth for the first quarter of 2026 will be 1.7 per cent.The Bank of Canada projects the economy will expand 1.2 per cent in 2026, 1.6 per cent in 2027, and 1.7 per cent in 2028, “as growth in exports and business investment gradually resumes.”The official final estimate for quarterly GDP…

CHICAGO, April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Online casino slots are very different, even within the U.S. gaming space. Return To Player (RTP) is the best way to tell which slots are worthwhile, and which quietly eat away at your bankroll. In terms of online gaming, RTP is probably the most significant metric, but also the least looked for prior to making an initial bet. Sweepspulse covers what a true high Return to Player game looks like as well as how it relates to volatility and how U.S. based gamers can find online casinos that have real money slot options worth…

Canada has been selected to host a multinational bank to provide “long-term, low-cost financing” for defence projects by NATO members and allies, the federal government said Wednesday. The Globe and Mail newspaper first reported the decision following the end of multinational negotiations earlier Wednesday that were hosted in Montreal.A news release issued late Wednesday says the defence bank will allow member countries, including Canada, to leverage shared resources to “meet today’s defence challenges.”National Defence Minister David McGuinty, in the release, called it a “resilient and responsive defence industrial base — for Canada and our allies.”A source with direct knowledge told The Canadian Press there’s still a lot to discuss and sort through — and cautioned there’s still a world in which it doesn’t happen.Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver and Montreal are all competing to have the Defence, Security…

AUSTIN, Texas, April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vereigen Media, a leading U.S.-based B2B demand generation company, today has been named a Gold Stevie Award® winner in the Lead Generation Solution category at the 24th Annual American Business Awards®. This recognition places Vereigen Media among the most innovative and high-performing organizations in how modern pipeline is built, shifting the industry from volume-based lead generation to verified, intent-driven engagement that drives measurable revenue outcomes. The American Business Awards are the U.S.A.’s premier business award program, open to all organizations worldwide. Each year, more than 3,600 nominations are submitted from organizations of all…

News Highlights: Customize every move with the HyperX Clutch Talon Controller, featuring Hall Effect sticks for precision speed and location tracking, interchangeable parts and controlBe ready for overtime with the HyperX Cloud Stinger 3 or HyperX CloudX Stinger 3, offering wired and wireless options with lightweight comfort, immersive audio, and up to 30 hours of battery lifeiPersonalize your setup with HyperX NGENUITY software, delivering professional-grade audio tools, performance tuning, and customizable controls PALO ALTO, Calif., April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) announced new additions to its HyperX portfolio, designed to give players control, personalization, and…

GREEN COVE SPRINGS, Fla., April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Take 5 Oil Change, a leading provider of fast, friendly, and simple car maintenance, announced today the grand opening of its first Green Cove Springs shop at 1726 Verdad St., bringing “pit stop fast” routine car maintenance to local drivers along key Clay County commuter route. Featuring three service bays, customers can remain comfortably in their car while receiving a high-quality oil change in about 10 minutes.  “Bringing Take 5 Oil Change to Green Cove Springs isn’t just about expansion,” said Tim Austin, President of Take 5 Oil Change. “It’s about…

Spotify is launching a new verification program to combat spam, fakes, and AI. Some artists will now have a “Verified by Spotify” badge and a green checkmark on their profile, indicating that the company has confirmed a real person is behind the music and the profile. At least at launch, Spotify says that AI personas or profiles that primarily upload AI-generated music are not eligible for the verification program. It did leave the door open to the possibility in the future, though, saying, “the concept of artist authenticity is complex and quickly evolving.”Not just anyone can be verified, however. Spotify…

DENVER, April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (www.247marketnews.com)- Kraig Biocraft Laboratories (OTCQB: KBLB) (“Kraig Labs” or the “Company”), a leading developer of recombinant spider silk-based fibers, has achieved two major commercialization milestones, signaling accelerating momentum toward the first successful spider silk commercialization program. The Company announced that a recent production run yielded approximately 1.8 metric tons of recombinant spider silk, marking a significant increase in output and establishing a new benchmark for commercial-scale production. Equally important, Kraig Labs confirmed that the processing and reeling of this production batch proceeded successfully and according to plan. This milestone demonstrates not only the…

WASHINGTON, D.C., April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — When high school freshman Zy’Kiera Aaron from Dillon, South Carolina stepped onto the Ignite by 4-H main stage in the nations’ capital to present her 4-H Lead to Change project to almost 2,000 teens and educators, she had one goal: “leave it all out on the floor because it’s not about me, it’s about the impact I can give.” At 14, the South Carolina State University 1890 Extension 4-H’er just earned the 4-H Lead to Change top award for a combined $10,000 grant to grow her youth-led initiative, S.P.E.A.K. (Say how you…