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An outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease, a severe form of pneumonia, in an upscale New York City neighbourhood is slowing, authorities say, but the bacteria have made their way into the cooling systems of several well-known Manhattan landmarks. There had been 63 confirmed cases in the city as of Wednesday, along with 13 hospitalizations, local government officials said. The outbreak is confined to the Upper East Side neighbourhoods of Carnegie Hill and Yorkville. The likely source of the pneumonia-causing bacteria is a cooling tower or towers in the area, officials said.No one has died as a result of the spread, which…

Sometimes it feels like keeping your floors clean is one of those never-ending chores, which is why it’s nice to have a versatile robot vacuum take it off your hands. The Ecovacs Deebot X11 robovac / mop hybrid is designed to do just that, and it’s now $699 ($400 off) at Amazon and directly from Ecovacs, which is a new low price.The Deebot X11 is the latest version of one of our former top picks for the best robot vacuum / mop. While the Matic has since taken its place in our rankings, the X11 remains an excellent option, especially…

Grosse Pointe, Michigan, July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Broad Arrow Auctions, driven by Hagerty (NYSE: HGTY), is delighted to announce the first North American installment in its Global Icons Online Auction Series, featuring a limited offering from The Patina Collective. This extraordinary group of 40 of the world’s most influential and culturally significant modern Mercedes-Benz automobiles from the marque’s celebrated Youngtimer era will be presented entirely without reserve—an exceptional opportunity for new and seasoned collectors alike. Well-known in the hobby, The Patina Collective is more than a collection of rare automobiles. The Collective celebrates an era defined by bold…

Ottawa, Ontario, July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OTTAWA – (July 16, 2026) – Team Canada is ready to take the world stage as 149 athletes, prepare to represent Canada at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland from July 23 to August 2.  Competing under the theme Mighty, Together, Team Canada will feature athletes across nine sports and four para disciplines, bringing together Olympians, Paralympians, Commonwealth champions and the next generation of Canadian sport stars.  Leading Team Canada in Glasgow will be Chef de Mission Erica Wiebe, an Olympic and Commonwealth Games champion whose own Commonwealth journey began in…

DENVER, July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GSET has long focused on strengthening its capabilities in market data analysis, intelligent trading models, electronic trade execution, and risk management. By integrating macroeconomic data, industry information, and market developments, the platform provides institutional investment users with systematic research references and professional support. These resources are designed to improve information-processing efficiency, optimize trading procedures, and strengthen the identification of market changes and potential risks. Through continuous development, GSET has accumulated extensive experience in serving institutional investment users and has established a mature foundation in professional research, technology application, and trade execution. Supported by…

SOLVANG, Calif., July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alisal Ranch, a 10,500-acre working ranch and resort in the Santa Ynez Valley and member of Historic Hotels of America, celebrates its 80th anniversary today. First welcoming guests on July 16, 1946, the ranch is marking eight decades of heritage with exclusive summer experiences, artisan collaborations, and a new commemorative history book. “Alisal is part of my DNA,” said Jim Jackson, Third-Generation Owner and Chief Operating Officer. “It’s where a large part of our family’s history is rooted and where we’ve been lucky enough to welcome generations of other families into our…

Key News: Corona is helping fans savor baseball’s summer peak with the Corona Beach Connect Series, a limited-edition lifestyle jersey collection that blends game gear and beachwear through custom designs co-created with the brand’s MLB™ All-Star lineup of players.The Corona Beach Connect Series features six personalized jerseys co-designed with Ronald Acuña Jr., Mookie Betts, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Pete Crow-Armstrong, Jeremy Peña and Cristopher Sánchez, with each jersey inspired by the player’s warmest beach memories.Fans can enter the Corona Beach Connect Sweepstakes from July 16 through August 26 at CoronaUSA.com for the chance to win a limited-edition jersey. Two grand prize winners…

LOS ANGELES, July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The entertainment business has always run on separation. On February 25, 2026, PTTOW! pulled that structure apart at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, gathering 125 leaders from film, TV, music, gaming, and social media for a one-day summit built around one goal: getting the right people in one room to talk business. The setting matched the intent. The Four Seasons on Doheny gave the summit a polished, old-Hollywood backdrop, while a playful nod to the city’s history set a lighter tone before the serious work began. A Marilyn…

HOUSTON, July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via IBN – Frontieras North America, Inc. (“Frontieras” or the “Company”), an energy and environmental technology company commercializing its patented FASForm™ Solid Carbon Fractionation process, today announced the appointment of Rachael Crump to its Board of Directors. Crump, a certified public accountant and NACD Directorship Certified board member, brings to Frontieras more than 25 years of financial leadership across Fortune 500 and high-growth organizations as the Company advances commercialization of its first FASForm™ facility in Mason County, West Virginia. Crump will serve as chair of the Board’s Audit Committee. Her appointment expands the…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Prime Minister Mark Carney says the federal government is spending “nearly $2 billion” over the next four years on made-in-Canada armoured vehicles. The planned addition of 190 armoured combat support vehicles will bring the military’s total fleet up to 550 vehicles, he said.Carney announced the deal Thursday in London, Ont., at the Canadian campus of global defence contractor General Dynamics Land Systems.The prime minister said every single vehicle will be built at the company’s Ontario factory with parts sourced from providers across the country. Get daily National news Get daily Canada news…