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PALM BAY, Fla., March 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Christopher Balter Second Chance Community Impact Scholarship today announced its official opening for the 2026 award cycle, inviting undergraduate students from across the United States to apply for a $1,000 award designed to support the next generation of leaders in public service and community development. Founded by urban planning consultant Christopher Balter, the scholarship seeks to identify and nurture students who possess a clear vision for solving complex community challenges. The scholarship is open to any current undergraduate student who is pursuing or intends to pursue a career dedicated to community…

HOUSTON, March 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Jennifer M. Hooper has joined CDM Smith as Industrial Unit President. Hooper has over 25 years of experience advancing sustainable solutions across the energy and industrial sectors. In her new role, she will run all aspects of the firm’s Industrial Unit operations, from resource management and technical solutioning to revenue and sales growth.  Hooper’s areas of expertise cover energy transition leadership, clean energy innovations and business development and growth. Previously, she served as senior vice president of electrification, automation and digitalization for an energy technology company, leading efforts to help industrial, oil and…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Transport Canada has recalled 39,897 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles citing issues with the seats and restraints. According to Transport Canada, “the seatback recliners for the second-row seats may not have been manufactured properly” on certain vehicles.“As a result, the seatback(s) may not lock in position and could move in a crash.” Get daily National news Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you’ll never miss the day’s top stories. The models being recalled for those for 2021, 2022 and 2023.The manufacturer recall number is SRC RL9.To reduce safety risk,…

Fort Worth, TX , March 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Law Offices Of Alan Abergel P.C. (LOAA) is a Texas-based small business law firm providing transactional, regulatory, and administrative legal services to companies operating in highly regulated industries. As enforcement actions and compliance oversight continue to intensify across financial and commercial sectors, businesses seek experienced counsel capable of responding to administrative investigations and regulatory proceedings with competence, knowledge and experience in such regulatory environment. Businesses across the state rely on the firm as a trusted Dallas business lawyer for guidance in corporate structuring, regulatory compliance, and enforcement action defense.…

RICHMOND, Calif., March 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Omnivorous jazz fusion combo LehCats channels the awesome percussive power and ingenuity of conguero Giovanni Hidalgo with Live at the Breakroom, set for a March 20 release by Purple Room Productions. Captured on a night at the titular San Jose venue when Hidalgo was featured with the New York–based band led by husband-and-wife Karen (flutes, vocals) and Norbert Stachel (saxophones, flutes), the double-disc album is a superlative example of what can happen when spontaneity, unforced chemistry, and an energetic and receptive audience all converge. Crucially, none of the six musicians working together on…

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, March 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mutuum Finance has reported continued development progress on its decentralized lending protocol, with the platform’s V1 deployment on the Sepolia testnet surpassing $250 million in total value locked (TVL). The milestone reflects growing participation in the protocol’s testing environment as users explore its lending and borrowing mechanics ahead of wider deployment. According to project data, the protocol’s native MUTM token is currently priced at $0.04, with the ecosystem surpassing 19,000 token holders and raising more than $20.8 million to date. The total supply of MUTM tokens is capped at 4…

The updated Fire TV OS makes it easier to find something to watch no matter which model you choose. It pulls recommendations from your subscriptions and adds tabs across the top of your screen for categories like TV shows, news, sports, and live content, so you can quickly jump to what you want to watch. There’s also a redesigned apps row that lets you pin up to 20 favorites instead of just six, making it quicker to jump between services. You can also navigate with your voice thanks to support for Alexa Plus, which lets you issue specific commands like…

SÃO PAULO, March 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dakila Pesquisas strengthens its strategic position by integrating the preparations for the 11th Cooperación Exercise, one of the largest multinational military trainings focused on humanitarian assistance in the Americas. A Brazilian Air Force (FAB) aircraft carried out a technical landing in Zigurats, in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, home to Dakila Pesquisas, to assess the infrastructure that will support the activities of the training promoted by the System of Cooperation among the American Air Forces (SICOFAA). Training brings together international delegations to simulate humanitarian air operations Watch the full video of…

New York, NY , March 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rapid Index Checker launched this month as a bulk Google index checker tool that verifies whether web pages appear in Google search results at a processing speed of 200 URLs per second. Rapid Index Checker performs index checking via live SERP queries rather than delayed Google Search Console data. Google Search Console reports indexing status with a 3-4 day lag, meaning pages can drop from search results and lose organic traffic before GSC data reflects the change. Rapid Index Checker queries live search engine results and returns index status in real…

ORANGE, Calif., March 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — For 136 years, the Orange County Fair & Event Center has celebrated the peak of summer in Southern California, bringing generations of families together for unforgettable memories. In the 2025 season, the Fair invited guests to “Find Your Happy,” a message that resonated beyond the fairgrounds and has now earned Rocket Launch, an Orange County-based full-service marketing & PR agency behind the campaign, top honors from the Western Fairs Association. The annual program recognizes innovation and excellence among fairs and festivals in the Western United States. Through its work with the OC…