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Muslim groups and Culture Minister Marc Miller are decrying an alleged attack on an imam of a mosque in Victoria on Thursday night. Miller said in a tweet that the reported assault is “appalling and vile” and that such violence and Islamophobia have no place in Canada.The BC Muslim Association said in a statement that Ebrahim Ali, head imam of BCMA Masjid Al Iman Victoria, was the victim of the alleged attack in the city’s downtown.The statement said that according to information provided to it, the imam was seated in his vehicle near his home shortly after prayers when he…

This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on aviation, air taxis, and Wi-Fi speeds at 30,000 feet, follow Andrew J. Hawkins. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers’ inboxes on Sunday at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here.Last year, two of the leading air taxi companies in the US, Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation, sued each other, with Joby accusing Archer of corporate espionage and Archer claiming that Joby was concealing its ties to China. Then, in February of this year, Archer filed a patent infringement suit against…

OTTAWA – Events are being held across the country to mark the 30th National Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Sunday — a day meant to honour the culture, histories and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people. The day coincides with the summer solstice — the longest day of the year — and holds deep cultural significance for many Indigenous groups. It’s the culmination of Indigenous Peoples Month, which is observed every June.National Indigenous Peoples’ Day, formerly National Aboriginal Day, was proclaimed in 1996 by Gov. Gen. Romeo LeBlanc after years of advocacy from Indigenous groups.Métis National Council president Victoria…

If you had a Roomba, especially in the early days of the robot vacuum, it was in many ways a fairly unsophisticated machine. It would just bump around your house, looking for something to suck up, until its battery died or its (way too small) tank filled up. Not that it mattered, though. You probably loved your Roomba. You probably gave it a name.On this episode of Version History, we tell the story of the Roomba, and how it made vacuums lovable. The Verge’s David Pierce and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy are joined by iRobot’s co-founder and former CEO Colin Angle…

MUNICH, June 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Humsienk, a specialist in high-performance LiFePO4 lithium energy storage solutions, has confirmed its participation in The smarter E Europe 2026, Europe’s largest alliance of exhibitions for the energy industry. The event takes place from June 23 to 25, 2026, at Messe München in Munich, Germany. At Booth C2.375, Humsienk will introduce its flagship AC-coupled battery storage system, a product purpose-built for Europe’s fast-growing balcony solar market and the millions of households already operating micro-inverter-based installations across the continent. The World’s Foremost Platform for Solar and Energy Storage Innovation The smarter E Europe is…

HONG KONG, June 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CoinEx has launched a month-long World Cup 2026 campaign combining cryptocurrency trading activities with football-themed community events. Running from June 15 through July 2026, the campaign includes a futures trading competition, rewards for new users, and a series of social media initiatives designed to encourage participation from the platform’s global user community. Eligible participants can compete for a share of promotional rewards by completing designated trading tasks and engaging in campaign activities throughout the tournament. CoinEx is bringing the ultimate global arena where football passion meets crypto trading. With a massive prize…

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, June 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pepeto crossed $10.29 million in presale today, and every reading around this new crypto listing is forming a pattern the market has only seen twice before, with Dogecoin and Shiba Inu, both right ahead of the cycles that turned them into global names, while the project also rolled out a swap security update that pulls AI risk checks directly inside the trading layer. The Dogecoin price prediction is showing its ceiling more clearly each week, the Such App rollout with Paxos institutional custody just landed for DOGE holders, and the…

The Xperia 1 VIII marks an attempt at a step change for Sony’s flagship phone line. Not only has it had an aesthetic overhaul, but Sony has also revamped the camera system, dropping the continuous optical zoom telephoto that’s defined the last four generations of Xperia phone.It’s not all different. Sony staples like a 3.5mm headphone jack and microSD card slot remain, and a few specific design touches, like a thick front bezel that fits stereo speakers, have stayed intact. Sony’s ambitious pricing hasn’t changed either: The Xperia 1 VIII isn’t launching in the US, but in the UK and…

NEW YORK, June 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TheDoseReport.com Releases Analysis: Which GLP-1 is Best? Semaglutide and Tirzepatide Compared. Confused about GLP-1 options for weight management? Take our quick quiz to find out which GLP-1 is best for you The landscape of weight management has been significantly transformed by GLP-1 (Glucagon-Like Peptide-1) receptor agonist medications. With options like semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic) and tirzepatide (Zepbound, Mounjaro) gaining prominence, many individuals are asking: Which GLP-1 is best for me? The answer is highly personal, depending on various factors unique to your health, lifestyle, and goals. This guide will compare semaglutide and tirzepatide,…

ONTARIO, Calif., June 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GARVEE launches the 2026 Summer AC Campaign by offering whole-home air conditioner solutions for World Cup watch parties in this record-breaking heat. These portable, split, and window air conditioner options are available for homes, apartments, garages, basements, home offices, and small businesses. The 2026 World Cup will bring a wave of home viewing parties and sports bar gatherings; FIFA estimates are confident that this tri-nation-hosted world tournament will attract 5.8 billion viewers from around the world, 47% of whom will be watching these matches from their living rooms. So, there will be…