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First Atlantic Nickel & Cobalt Announces Results of Annual General and Special Meeting

GRAND FALLS-WINDSOR, Newfoundland and Labrador, Aug. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Atlantic Nickel & Cobalt Corp. (TSXV: FAN | OTCQB: FANCF | FSE: P210) (the "Company” or "First Atlantic”) is pleased to announce the results of its annual general and special meeting of shareholders held on August 13, 2026 (the "Meeting”). Shareholders approved all matters put before the Meeting, including the Company’s amended and restated omnibus long-term incentive plan (the "Amended LTIP”). A total of 15,

Vance campaigns at the Ohio steel plant where his grandfather worked

MIDDLETOWN, Ohio — Vice President JD Vance returned to his hometown on Friday to campaign for Republican candidates at the steel plant where his grandfather worked and portray the Democratic Party his Papaw once supported as unrecognizable today. Vance has highlighted his Rust Belt roots while trying to boost GOP candidates ahead of the November midterm elections. He has focused on promoting the Trump administration’s economic policies and efforts to try to expand U.S. manufacturing.

Plane crashed on second attempt to land in heavy fog in Alaska, killing all 8 aboard, officials say

JUNEAU, Alaska — A plane that crashed at a remote military site in western Alaska, killing all eight people on board, was making its second runway approach in heavy fog when it lost contact, authorities said Friday. The Cessna's two pilots could not see the gravel airstrip and were flying solely by instruments when the plane crashed about midday Thursday, Clint Johnson, the National Transportation Board’s Alaska region chief, told a virtual news conference. Regulations required that

Tesla recalls nearly 3M vehicles in China over door handle safety risks

HONG KONG — Tesla and other Chinese carmakers are making a major recall of more than 4 million vehicles over safety concerns mostly related to their door handles, according to Chinese authorities on Friday. The US carmaker is recalling about 2.98 million China-made and imported EVs including Model 3, Model Y, Model X and Model S over door handle safety risks, according to China’s State Administration for Market Regulation. The recall, the largest this year according to Chinese media,

TikTok to pay $400M settlement in US children's privacy case

SAN FRANCISCO — TikTok and parent company ByteDance have agreed to pay $400 million to settle a lawsuit with the US Department of Justice over claims that the video-sharing platform violated federal children's privacy laws, the department announced on Friday. "Under the settlement, TikTok will pay $300 million immediately and an additional $100 million upon entry of an order vacating a prior consent decree entered against TikTok's predecessor, Musical.ly," the department said in a statemen

Christopher DiGirolamo Named to The Best Lawyers in America 2027 Edition for Personal Injury Litigation

Managing Partner of Maggiano, DiGirolamo & Lizzi P.C. earns his first Best Lawyers honor, joining a peer-selected group representing roughly 2-3% of practicing U.S. attorneys Fort Lee, NJ, Aug. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Maggiano, DiGirolamo & Lizzi, P.C. (MDL) announced today that Managing Partner Christopher DiGirolamo, Esq. has been selected for inclusion in the 33rd edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for his work in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. This marks Mr. DiGirolamo's

Memodyne Details 2026 Cognitive Formula Ingredient Profile Featuring L-Arginine, L-Citrulline, and Niacin

Memodyne's Supplement Facts panel details Beta-Alanine, Calcium, and serving amounts behind its 30-capsule focus, clarity, energy, and memory formula. Ogden, UT, Aug. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Memodyne is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before use, especially if currently taking prescription medications. Memodyne is releasing detailed Supplem

Defiance ETFs Announces Closure of Select Funds

NEW YORK, Aug. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tidal Financial Group and Defiance ETFs today announced their decision to close and liquidate eight exchange-traded funds listed on various exchanges as indicated below: Defiance Daily Target 2X Long LMND ETF (Nasdaq: LMNX) Defiance Daily Target 2X Long ZETA ETF (NYSE Arca: ZETX) Defiance Daily Target 2X Long DKNG ETF (Nasdaq: DKNX) Defiance Daily Target 2X Short OKLO ETF (NYSE Arca: OKLS) Defiance Daily Target 2X Long MP ETF (NYSE Arca: MPL) Defiance

Global Uranium Corp. Announces Conversion of Convertible Debentures

CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Uranium Corp. (CSE: GURN | OTC: GURFD | FRA: Q3J0) (the "Company") is pleased to announce that the holders of the Company’s outstanding unsecured convertible debentures (the "Debentures”) have elected to convert an aggregate of $670,100 of principal, together with accrued interest, into units of the Company (the "Units”) in accordance with the terms of the Debentures. The Debentures were issued on July 17, 2026, bear interest at a rate o

Pender Growth Fund Provides Financial Highlights and Company Updates

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSXV: PTF) Pender Growth Fund Inc. (the "Company”) today announced its financial and operational results for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2026. Financial Highlights Net income was $7,241,975 for the three months ended June 30, 2026 (June 30, 2025 - net income of $8,742,446) due to positive investment performance in the quarter.Net income per Class C common share ("Share”) was $1.05 for the three months ended June 3

Basilan subdues Negros, boosts South playoff bid

MANILA, Philippines — Basilan Steel leaned on veteran gunner John Wilson to subdue Negros, 97-86, on Friday and boost its bid for a playoff seat in the SportsPlus MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) 2026 Season at the Bulacan Capitol Gym in Malolos. Right after a Basilan timeout, Wilson drilled in a triple with 1 minute and 47 seconds left to break Negros' 13-point run, the first seven by Flever Dignadice, and secure the Steel's 12th win against 11 losses in the round-robin elimin

PH to host 3 major international chess tourneys in November

MANILA, Philippines — It will be a busy November for Philippine chess as three international tournaments—two in Ozamiz and one in Quezon City—are lined up for that month with titles, norms and hefty cash prizes at stake. The first one is the 7th ASEAN Individual Championships slated Nov. 2-10 at the Asenso Misamis Occidental Recreational and Aquamarine Park where the Open and Women’s champions get a Grandmaster or Woman GM titles or norms and the second to third placers e

Income Financial Trust Financial Results to June 30, 2026

TORONTO, Aug. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Income Financial Trust ("Income Financial") announces that its semi-annual financial statements and management report of fund performance for the six months ended June 30, 2026 are now available at www.sedarplus.com and Income Financial's website at www.quadravest.com. For further information, please contact Investor Relations at 416-304-4443, toll free at 1-877-4-Quadra (1-877-478-2372), or visit www.quadravest.com.

River Tourism Highlights New Ways to Explore Mato Grosso do Sul’s Natural Landscapes

SÃO PAULO, Aug. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (Brasil DNA, a project organized by Global Vision Access) - Mato Grosso do Sul is expanding the ways travelers can experience its natural attractions through river tourism, offering experiences that go beyond the state’s best-known destinations. From multi-day river cruises in the Pantanal to boat tours along the rivers of Bonito, these activities combine contact with nature, regional landscapes, and opportunities to learn more about local communities

Westlake Announces Dual Listing on NYSE Texas

HOUSTON, Aug. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) ("Westlake”) (the "Company”) announced today the dual listing of its common stock on the NYSE Texas, the newly launched fully electronic equities exchange headquartered in Dallas, Texas. "We are pleased to join the NYSE Texas. Westlake is a global manufacturer celebrating 40 years of operations this year, and Texas has been home to our global headquarters since the very beginning. We welcome the opportunity to support th

Ceretone and Easter Seals Greater Houston Bring Hearing Technology to Local Seniors Through Community Initiative

Organizations came together to help seniors use technology with confidence and shape the future of hearing care HOUSTON, Aug. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ceretone, a direct-to-consumer hearing technology company, partnered with Easter Seals Greater Houston, Catholic Charities, and AmeriCorps Seniors to help seniors experience over-the-counter hearing technology in a supportive community setting while gathering valuable insights to improve future products. Ceretone and Easter Seals Team Up On August

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Ted Trabue Appointed as Interim Chairman of the Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia

Ted Trabue Appointed as Interim Chairman of the Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia Interim Chairman Ted Trabue Washington, D.C., Aug. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia (Commission) announced that Mayor Muriel Bowser has appointed Commissioner Ted Trabue as the Interim Chairman of the Commission, effective August 18, 2026. He succeeds former Chairman Emile C. Thompson, who resigned effective August 14, 2026. Trabue has served

Solana Company Announces Positions and Votes on first Solana Governance Proposals

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Solana Company (NASDAQ: HSDT), a listed digital asset treasury company and operator of institutional Solana validator infrastructure across Asia-Pacific, today announced its positions on the first three Solana Governance Proposals (SGPs) ahead of on-chain voting expected to open on 22 August 2026: FOR - SGP-0001, The Solana ConstitutionAGAINST - SGP-0002, Double Disinflation RateAGAINST - SGP-0003, Resource and Inclusion Fee Solana Company supports

Pipelines and LNG Nearly Doubled B.C.’s Oil and Gas Output in a Decade, New Study Finds

The first measured accounting of the province’s completed energy projects shows the investment came back as production, exports and the highest-paid jobs in B.C. - and cushioned Canada when the trade war hit VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A decade of investment in natural gas production, pipelines and export terminals has made British Columbia a far larger force in Canada’s energy economy, generating record production and exports while supporting some of the count

Bay Area Lyme Ventures Invests in LymeLess Health to Accelerate AI-Powered Innovation for Lyme & Tick-Borne Disease Patients

Investment supports launch of AI care companion, Ella, designed to help Lyme+ patients navigate diagnosis, treatment, and long-term disease management PORTOLA VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bay Area Lyme Ventures, Bay Area Lyme Foundation’s venture philanthropy initiative devoted to advancing solutions for Lyme disease, today announced that it has invested in LymeLess Health, an AI-powered digital health company focused on transforming how people with Lyme disease navigate dia

Palmetto Publishing Releases Vickie Marie Swafford's New Guide to Understanding and Preventing Teen Suicide

Drawing on years of clinical experience with adolescent suicide patients, registered nurse Vickie Marie Swafford, MS, RN offers parents actionable strategies in her newly published book from Palmetto Publishing. Still Here cover Charleston, SC, Aug. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Palmetto Publishing has released Still Here, a new book by Vickie Marie Swafford, MS, RN, that provides parents with concrete tools for recognizing, responding to, and preventing teen suicide. The book draws on Swafford's

Fridge Rentals Rise Across Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore and Hyderabad in 2026 as Households Shift to ₹524/Month Plans With Three-Month Minimum Tenure and Free Repairs From Rentomojo

Single-door 190-litre plans list from ₹524 a month and mini fridges from ₹379, with tenure from three to 36 months, a refundable deposit equal to one month's rent, delivery at a 2.54-day network average, and free repairs, annual servicing and relocation included. Fridge Rentals Rise Across Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore and Hyderabad in 2026 Monthly plans run from ₹379 for a mini fridge to ₹524 for a 190-litre single-door unit across the four cities, with double-door variants on separate plans, up to

Viettel Brings Two Decades of International Telecom Experience to the Dominican Republic

HANOI, Vietnam, Aug. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Viettel Group, one of Vietnam's largest telecommunications and technology groups, is bringing more than two decades of international investment experience to the Dominican Republic, building on a track record across 10 overseas telecommunications markets in Asia, Africa and Latin America. The Dominican Republic is Viettel Group's 11th international market Following the recent spectrum award by the Dominican Institute of Telecommunications, INDOTEL, V