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Washington, D.C., April 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A new national survey of nearly 10,000 recent high school graduates by education company EAB finds that financial pressures are rising sharply, while post-pandemic concerns such as feeling “not mentally ready” for college are fading. Students are increasingly pointing to the high cost of living as a barrier and questioning the value of a college degree as artificial intelligence reshapes entry-level hiring. The share of college-eligible students citing “cost-of-living increases” as a primary reason they chose not to enroll jumped from 51 percent to 67 percent year over year. “Questions about cost…

An exhausted moose was pulled out of a frozen waterway in eastern Saskatchewan by a tow truck operator, who then nursed the animal back to health. The rescue began last week when the moose’s eventual rescuer, Clint Gottinger, received some requests for tows in the evening. Gottinger is a tow truck operator in Kelvington, Sask., a community almost 250 kilometres outside of Saskatoon.The moose was stuck in the ice at a junction near his home.“Right across the road, I see in the water there that poor guy struggling,” Gottinger said, recounting how the days-long rescue mission began.“I drove up beside him there to look…

By Kyle Duggan The Canadian Press Posted April 28, 2026 5:02 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Liberal government says the office tasked with making major purchases for the military is about to be upgraded to give it new independence and oversight. Prime Minister Mark Carney’s spring economic update pledges to introduce new legislation to increase the authority and budget of that office — and to put under the oversight of a “new minister.” Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won’t miss…

New York, April 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — During ALS Awareness Month this May, the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is highlighting unprecedented scientific progress, inspiring personal stories, legislative advocacy, and national partnerships driving urgency toward treatments for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Learn more and donate at MDA.org/EndALSwithMDA. Real Lives, Real ImpactBehind every breakthrough are families navigating ALS every day. Meet some of the MDA Ambassadors living with ALS: Linda Rimer, from San Antonio, Texas, was diagnosed with ALS in 2017. She shows how MDA supports people with ALS through trusted information, resources, and connection…

The global financial technology company, SumUp, is expanding its core product ecosystem in the United States to offer small business owners a complete, connected set of tools for operations and payments, all from one platform.The product lineup is structured under two main pillars—Run Your Business (POS Lite, SumUp Terminal) and Take Payments (Card Readers, Invoicing)—with momentum driven by the launch of the SumUp Terminal and new reporting tools. NEW YORK, April 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SumUp, the global financial technology company serving more than four million merchants worldwide, today announced an expansion of its core product ecosystem in the…

CHICAGO, April 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Opensity Solutions, the leading tech-enabled managed services organization supporting legal, financial and professional services firms, today announced that Sally King and Rich Antoneck have joined its Board of Managers. Opensity Solutions launched in February 2026 following the combination of K2 Services, Epiq GBTS and Forrest Solutions, uniting end-to-end service expertise into a single, scaled organization. Designed to serve as the operational and technology backbone for complex enterprises, Opensity focuses on consistent execution, strong governance and measurable outcomes, supported by industry-leading subject matter experts. The addition of King and Antoneck to the Board reinforces…

TORONTO – Jamal Shead enjoyed a moment of appreciation from his former head coach at the University of Houston, Kelvin Sampson. The second-year guard made one of the biggest plays in Toronto’s 93-89 win in Game 4 on Sunday when he forced an eight-second violation against Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell. The Raptors trailed by a point with 40.8 seconds left.Scottie Barnes stalked Mitchell in the backcourt with the clock running before Shead ran over and made a play on the ball, diving for it before it went out of bounds as the referees called the violation.“Sam texted me, it…

A years-old bank heist may soon have major privacy implications for every American who owns a cellphone. On Monday, the Supreme Court heard arguments in Chatrie v. United States, a case involving police’s use of controversial “geofence warrants” to find and arrest Okello Chatrie, the suspect of a 2019 bank robbery outside Richmond, Virginia. At stake is how private your location data — and any other information you store with a large tech company — actually is.Chatrie was tracked down via the Location History feature on Google Maps, which can identify a person’s location within three meters and refreshes every…

Westminster, Colo., April 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As Midwest families begin planning spring meals and backyard grilling, shoppers across Wisconsin and Illinois will soon find a wide assortment of protein products from Coleman All Natural Meats® at Woodman’s Food Markets, giving them more options for spring grilling and everyday meals. According to industry research, about 70% of U.S. adults own a grill or smoker, highlighting the widespread popularity of outdoor cooking during the spring and summer months – from backyard barbecues and lake weekends to tailgates and neighborhood gatherings. Woodman’s shoppers can now choose from 23 Coleman branded all-natural…

Nassau, The Bahamas, April 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  The Bahamas has been chosen to host the Global Sustainable Tourism Council 2027 Conference, a historic selection that establishes the destination as a regional pioneer in sustainable tourism, environmental stewardship, and long-term economic resilience. Set to take place from May 18–21, 2027 at the British Colonial Nassau and Margaritaville Beach Resort Nassau, the GSTC conference is where The Bahamas will share the practical initiatives in ecosystem restoration, nature-based tourism and destination resilience that have earned it a reputation as an emerging leader in sustainable tourism. With its selection making it the…