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Dallas, Texas, April 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — G6 Hospitality, the parent company of Motel 6 and Studio 6, today announced that it will host its largest-ever annual franchise conference in Cancún, Mexico, bringing together over 1200 franchise owners and partners from across North America for a multi-day gathering focused on growth, collaboration and the future of the brand. The flagship event marks the first large-scale conference hosted by the company since its integration into PRISM, representing a key milestone in its post-acquisition journey. The event will feature a marquee lineup of leading Indian artists and entertainers. Sonu Nigam, one…

Sarastora, FL, April 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Automated Retail Technologies (ART), the innovator behind the Just Baked hot food automation platform, and Evolvending, the leader in automated dining across US airports, today announced a strategic partnership to expand 24/7 automated dining across U.S. airports. The collaboration pairs ART’s Just Baked Smart Bistro kiosks—fully automated systems that prepare hot, made-to-order meals in under two minutes—with Evolvending’s proven expertise operating an automated dining network across high-traffic airport environments. Together, the companies are scaling a new model for airport foodservice that expands access to high-quality dining beyond traditional restaurant hours while delivering…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Much like cattle, 44 wood bison were separated, sorted, run through chutes and onto a truck Monday morning. They’ll make a roughly 40-hour drive from Alberta’s Elk Island National Park east of Edmonton to their new home in Alaska’s Minto Flats State Game Refuge.“We run them through our system here and give them a little bit of a tranquilizer just to help them on their journey,” Elk Island National Park superintendent Dale Kirkland said.“From there, they batch back up and we load them onto the truck.”The park does annual transfers, alternating between…

By The Canadian Press The Canadian Press Posted April 13, 2026 5:50 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size NEW YORK – Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram has been named the NBA’s Eastern Conference Player of the Week. Ingram averaged a team-high 25.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists, one steal and 33.3 minutes as Toronto went 3-1 last week.He shot .578 (37-64) from the field, .533 (8-15) from three-point range and .800 (20-25) at the free-throw line. Ingram started the week with 23 points and six rebounds Apr. 7 vs. Miami. He followed up two…

If it’s time for you to upgrade your phone, it’s worth considering the Pixel 10A, Google’s latest midrange phone that has some (but not all) of the new software features of the pricier $599 Pixel 10. Every color of the 128GB 10A — including the alluring “berry” tone — is down to $449 ($50 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and the Google Store, where you can get it for even less with an eligible trade-in. This is the first cash discount we’ve seen since the phone’s launch in early March. The 256GB version is $50 off, too, selling for $549…

37604, April 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – National publication Modern Healthcare recognized Ballad Health’s Appalachian Highlands Care Network with its annual Innovators Award, which “recognizes leaders and organizations driving innovation that improves care, achieves measurable results and contributes to clinical and financial goals.” Launched in 2021 as a population health initiative by Ballad Health, the Appalachian Highlands Care Network works to connect uninsured patients with a wide array of healthcare, social services and support at reduced or no cost. The network relies on partner organizations across the Ballad Health service area in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest…

GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG, S.C., April 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LGI Homes, Inc. (NASDAQ: LGIH) proudly announces Waters Farm, an exciting new community in Woodruff, South Carolina, offering beautifully crafted single-family homes. Located in the welcoming town of Woodruff, Waters Farm offers small-town charm with convenient access to large city amenities throughout the Greenville-Spartanburg area. Positioned just a short drive from both Greenville and Spartanburg, Waters Farm offers residents easy access to the area’s best parks, dining, and shopping destinations. The community is also an easy commute to leading regional employers, including BMW Manufacturing, GE, and Michelin, providing strong job opportunities and…

The gap between Canada’s richest and poorest grew last year as financial markets gained while interest payouts declined and the job market softened, said Statistics Canada on Monday. The agency says the income gap, measuring the difference in the share of disposable income between households in the top 40 per cent and those in the bottom 40 per cent, reached 46.7 percentage points in 2025.The result compared with a gap of 46.4 percentage points a year earlier.The wider gap came as the lowest-income households saw wages rise slower than the overall average, and saw their investment income fall because of lower interest payments on savings, the agency said.Meanwhile, Statistics Canada says the top 20 per cent of the wealth distribution accounted for 65.7 per cent of Canada’s total net worth at the end…

Canada’s provinces and territories plan to create a single nationwide standard for workplace training that Ontario’s labour minister touts as a “one Canada, one standard” plan. The plan will see the 13 jurisdictions work to harmonize training for working at heights and mobile lifts by Jan. 1, 2027.The proposal was put forward by Minister David Piccini and endorsed by all provinces and territories, along with the federal Secretary of State for Labour John Zerucelli.“I think it was a fundamental recognition that a certification earned anywhere should mean something everywhere and that provincial borders shouldn’t be provincial barriers,” Piccini told Global…

TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors will return to the NBA playoffs when they open their best-of-seven first-round series against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday. It’s the first time Toronto has been in the playoffs since the 2021-22 season when they lost to the Philadelphia 76ers in six games. Here are five things you need to know:DECEPTIVE RECORD — The Raptors swept the regular-season series with the Cavaliers, winning all three of their games. However, all three of those victories came in a season-defining span between Oct. 31 and Nov. 26, when Toronto went 13-1. More importantly, Cleveland made a blockbuster…