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If there’s one thing I know about Microsoft after covering the company for more than 20 years, it’s that it will always respond to a competitive threat. Apple’s MacBook Air convinced Microsoft and Intel to launch thin and light laptops with the Ultrabook initiative, the iPad pushed Microsoft to create its own tablet hardware, and the threat of Chromebooks saw Microsoft try to match the security and simplicity of ChromeOS with S mode versions of Windows.A history of fast follows (and my own sources) tells me that Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo announcement last month will force Microsoft to seriously improve…

WUHU, China, April 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In March 2026, Chery group’s brand OMODA & JAECOO’s new energy vehicle sales continued their strong upward trajectory, becoming the absolute core engine of the brand’s growth. Monthly NEV sales reached 39,716 units, sustaining high growth momentum and driving total sales up to 61,254 units, a new all-time high. What is even more noteworthy is that OMODA & JAECOO has achieved a “stepwise surge” for three consecutive months: a 200% year-on-year increase in January, a 307% surge in February, and a continued rise of 471% in March, extending the explosive growth trend…

Linthicum, MD, April 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NFM Lending Celebrates 94 Loan Originators on the 2026 Scotsman Guide Top Originators List NFM Lending is proud to announce that 94 loan originators across its NFM Family of Lenders have been named to the 2026 Scotsman Guide Top Originators list, a nationally recognized ranking of the mortgage industry’s highest-performing professionals. Each year, Scotsman Guide honors the nation’s top-producing mortgage loan originators across several categories, including Top Dollar Volume, Most Loans Closed, and Top Purchase Volume. The rankings are based on a comprehensive audit process and are widely regarded as among the…

DENVER, April 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Rally Hotel is advancing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives in Colorado through expanded Earth Month programming and ongoing sustainability efforts. Earth Month Programming Focuses on Community ImpactAs part of its 2026 Earth Month initiatives, The Rally will host a three-week “Pollinator Power Hour” series beginning April 12 from 11 a.m. to noon each Sunday in partnership with Butterfly Pavilion. The program is designed to educate guests and the local community on simple, actionable ways to support pollinators and biodiversity. The hotel will also co-host a Cherry Creek cleanup on April 21…

Glen Mills, PA , April 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — For most vending machine operators, running a profitable route means juggling spreadsheets, guessing at inventory, and reacting to problems long after they’ve already cost money. HeroVend was built to change that. HeroVend is a cloud-based vending intelligence platform and AI-powered vending management software that connects to existing vending hardware through any supported API and pulls everything into one clean, easy-to-use dashboard — live sales data, real-time stock levels, cost tracking, automated reports, and an AI analyst that actually knows your business. No new equipment. No IT department required. Just clarity,…

VICTORIA, Seychelles, April 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BitMEX has released its Q1 2026 derivatives report, highlighting a sharp rise in trading activity for traditional finance perpetual swaps (TradFi Perps), driven by increased demand for tokenised commodities and equities. According to the report, TradFi perpetual swaps grew from 0.03% of total crypto derivatives volume in December 2025 to 1.72% by the end of Q1 2026, reaching $30.7 billion in weekly trading volume. This expansion was supported by new product launches across prominent exchanges and macroeconomic events, including increased volatility in commodities markets. “Q1 marked a clear inflection point for TradFi…

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said Thursday he understands U.S. President Donald Trump’s “disappointment” in the alliance for not immediately helping him with his war with Iran, but also backed Trump’s decision to not inform allies ahead of time. Speaking at the Ronald Reagan Institute in Washington a day after meeting with Trump privately to discuss the president’s criticisms, Rutte expressed support for U.S. military actions in Iran while acknowledging Trump’s frustration with the alliance.“When it came time to provide the logistical and other support the United States needed in Iran, some allies were a bit slow, to say the least,”…

Prime Minister Mark Carney says he has had discussions with floor-crossing ex-Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu about the “core values” of the Liberal Party, adding that she will “vote with the government” on any proposals around abortion and LGBTQ rights. Gladu crossed the floor to the Liberals Wednesday, becoming the latest to switch over to the government caucus and bringing Carney just one seat away from a functional majority.But her floor-crossing also spurred controversy because of her social conservative views and voting history.While running for the Conservative leadership in 2020 against Erin O’Toole, Gladu said she would allow caucus members to bring…

MONROE, Ohio, April 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Take 5 Oil Change, a leading provider of fast, friendly, and simple car maintenance, announced today the grand opening of its first Monroe shop at 105 Clarence F Warner Dr. The new location marks the second shop in Butler County, bringing “pit stop fast” routine car maintenance to local drivers. Featuring three service bays, customers can remain comfortably in their car while receiving a high-quality oil change in about 10 minutes. Located in the same parking lot as Four Seasons Car Wash, the site creates a convenient, one-stop car care destination for…

LONDON, Ontario, April 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aduro Clean Technologies Inc. (“Aduro” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: ADUR) (CSE: ACT) (FSE: 9D5), a clean technology company using the power of chemistry to transform lower value feedstocks, like waste plastics, heavy bitumen, and renewable oils, into resources for the 21st century, today announced the award of a contract to Ebert HERA B.V. (“Ebert HERA”) to lead the permitting process for its First-of-a-Kind (“FOAK”) industrial facility at Chemelot Industrial Park in Sittard-Geleen, the Netherlands. Ebert HERA was selected based on its established reputation and role within the Chemelot ecosystem and its experience…