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Charleston, SC, April 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Palmetto Publishing has released Let’s Talk Artificial Intelligence (AI) At The Kitchen Table, a new nonfiction book by educator and data analyst Dr. Benjamin Y. Anom, originally released in February 2026. The book translates the complex world of artificial intelligence into plain, conversational language suitable for readers with little to no technical background.  Structured as an approachable, “kitchen-table” conversation, the book explains the nature and categories of AI, how the systems are built and trained, and how they function in everyday life. Dr. Anom uses relatable analogies, such as comparing AI components to human senses and actions, to make abstract concepts easier to understand. Each chapter includes…

Roughly one year after the federal election, all cabinet ministers have mandatory conflict of interest disclosures publicly available — except for one. Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty’s conflict of interest disclosure is still missing from the public registry seven months after the deadline.Neither the minister nor the parliamentary ethics office will say why.A report earlier this month indicated the ethics office is still waiting for additional information or a signature from the minister.Gull-Masty’s office did not confirm that or provide a reason for the delay, only saying in a written statement that she is working with the commissioner’s office to ensure all…

As Bill C-16 — the Protecting Victims Act — moves through Parliament, advocates are raising concerns that the proposed laws could leave some of the most vulnerable older adults unprotected. It comes as Statistics Canada data from October 2025 shows there has been a 49 per cent increase in the rate of family violence against seniors since 2018.The bill would create a new Criminal Code offence for coercive control, which is defined as a pattern of behaviour meant to dominate, isolate or intimidate a partner. It is framed as a response to intimate partner violence, applying to current or former…

The U.K. Parliament has passed a bill that will permanently outlaw sales of tobacco products, including cigarettes, to anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 2009. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill was passed by both the House of Commons and the House of Lords on Monday in an effort to create a “smokefree generation.” “This historic legislation will save thousands of lives and protect the NHS. By building a healthy society, we will also help to build a healthy economy, with fewer people off work sick.”The legislation was awaiting royal assent by King Charles III as of publication time.The Tobacco and…

A former employee at Beast Industries has sued the production company founded by YouTuber MrBeast (legal name Jimmy Donaldson), alleging she was subjected to “years” of sexual harassment by company leaders. In the federal lawsuit, filed on April 22 in the Eastern District Court of North Carolina, Lorrayne Mavromatis alleged she faced sexual harassment from Beast Industries CEO James Warren.Mavromatis, who was hired in 2022 as the head of the company’s Instagram team, claims that Warren made her “meet him in his home for one-on-one meetings while commenting on the way she looked in her clothes,” according to the legal documents.She…

HEALDSBURG, Calif., April 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A beloved fixture just steps from the Healdsburg Plaza is entering a more intimate new chapter. Formerly 27 North, the 16-room boutique property has reemerged as Liora Estate, a European-inspired retreat designed for connection, where atmosphere and ritual take center stage—echoing its earlier identity as Hotel Les Mars. Rooted in the meaning of its name—“my light”—Liora Estate, part of the Foley Entertainment Group collection, is conceived as a place of warmth and shared experience. Reflecting a shift in modern luxury travel, the Estate pairs its residential scale with a heightened sense of privacy…

HOUSTON, April 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Crown Castle Inc. (NYSE: CCI) (“Crown Castle”) today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, and maintained its full year 2026 Outlook, as reflected in the table below. (dollars in millions, except per share amounts)Current Outlook Midpoint(a)Full Year 2025 Actual Change% ChangeSite rental revenues(b)$3,850$4,049 $(199)(5)%Net income (loss)$780$444 $33676%Net income (loss) per share—diluted$1.80$1.01 $0.7978%Adjusted EBITDA(b)(c)$2,690$2,863 $(173)(6)%AFFO(b)(c)$1,920$1,904 $161%AFFO per share(b)(c)$4.43$4.36 $0.072% (a)Reflects midpoint of full year 2026 Outlook as issued on April 22, 2026, and unchanged from previous full year 2026 Outlook issued on February 4, 2026.(b)Excludes amounts related to the Fiber Business (as defined in “Non-GAAP Measures and…

Humans have been building ping-pong playing robots for decades, such as Omron’s FORPHEUS that challenged amateur competitors at CES 2017. What sets Ace apart from the rest is that the robot, which was developed by Sony’s AI division, is the first that can hold its own against top-ranked human players and occasionally even beat them in matches that follow the official rules of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF).AI is already capable of besting humans at games like Chess and Go, but physical games pose a much greater challenge as robots have to be engineered to match the speed and…

SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SoundHound AI, Inc. (Nasdaq: SOUN), a global leader in voice and conversational AI, today announced that it will report its 2026 first quarter financial results on Thursday, May 7, 2026 after market close. The company will host a conference call and webcast to review the results on the same day. Conference Call and Webcast Information SoundHound AI will host its conference call at 2:00 p.m. PT / 5:00 p.m. ET. A live audio webcast will be available at investors.soundhound.com and a replay will be available at the same location. If you…

BOCA RATON, Florida, April 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HairClub, one of North America’s leading providers of hair restoration and hair loss treatment solutions, has been named 2025 Company of the Year by its parent company Aderans Co., Ltd., marking its second consecutive year to receive the global recognition. The honor coincides with HairClub’s 50th anniversary and reflects a period of accelerating growth, improved operating performance and increasing strategic importance within Aderans’ global business. HairClub continues to expand its position as a leading hair restoration company in North America, offering both non-surgical and surgical hair replacement and hair regrowth solutions. In 2025,…