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SodaBoost Gummies Introduces Soda Boost Multi-Ingredient Dietary Supplement for Men’s Energy and Vitality

SodaBoost features a combination of botanical extracts and caffeine as part of a dietary supplement formulation designed for adult men seeking nutritional support for energy and vitality. Wilmington, DE, Oct. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SodaBoost has introduced a multi-ingredient dietary supplement formulated with a combination of botanical extracts and caffeine. The formulation includes Muira Puama Extract, Maca Extract, Catuaba Extract, Green Tea Extract, Caffeine, and Ashwagandha. Official W

Montville’s Troop 74 Rocketeers Selected for NASA Student Launch

Following national and international championships in 2025, the New Jersey team will take on a nine-month engineering challenge culminating in a high-power rocket launch in Alabama. Montville, NJ, Oct. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Troop 74 Rocketeers have been selected for NASA Student Launch for the 2026-2027 season. The student team from BSA Montville Troop 74 will design, build and test a reusable high-power rocket and payload, working through NASA engineering reviews ahead of a final lau

Hungary's dwindling paprika producers battle to save signature spice

KALOCSA, Hungary — Working from before dawn until midnight, farmers Nikoletta Pajsan Nagy and Laszlo Pajsan fought Europe's driest summer ever to save their red pepper harvest in Hungary. Unable to irrigate much of their two-and-a-half-hectare (six-acre) land because power lines run across it, they repeatedly loosened the soil around the plants, which are used to make the central European country's signature spice, paprika. "I was absolutely convinced that we'd have to take on part-time jo

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'Act before it's too late': Tokyo residents fight for more trees

TOKYO, Japan — One sweltering day in Tokyo, Kaoru Morimoto told friends she wasn't sure she could endure another summer in her neighborhood, where tree cover and the crucial shade it provides is dwindling. As Japan experiences ever more frequent extreme heat, tree cover that can help lower temperatures is shrinking rather than growing in Tokyo, bucking a trend among many major world capitals. Morimoto wants that to change. Last year she launched a campaign urging officials to set a canopy

iSpring Kicks Off Prime Big Deal Days Savings Early with Water Filtration Deals Starting October 1

Cumming, Georgia, United States, October 4, 2026 -- iSpring Water Systems has announced its participation in Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, taking place from October 1 through October 7, 2026. During the event, selected iSpring water filtration systems will be featured on Amazon, spanning under-sink reverse osmosis systems, countertop water dispensers, tankless RO systems, and whole-house filtration. As homeowners look for more flexible ways to improve water quality, filtration needs vary by househ

Sumatra rhino pregnancies nurse hope for endangered species' future

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Two critically endangered Sumatran rhinos have fallen pregnant at an Indonesian sanctuary, boosting hopes for the survival of one of the world's rarest and most threatened mammals, the government said on Sunday. Ratu, a female Sumatran rhino at the Way Kambas National Park on Sumatra island, has been pregnant with her fourth calf for 238 days -- nearly half the gestation period. Ratu means "queen" in Indonesian. Ratu's daughter, Delilah, is more than 250 days into a pr

SodaFit Drops Introduces Soda Fit Multi-Ingredient liquid Dietary Supplement for Metabolism and Digestive Support

Information about SodaFit, including its multi-ingredient formulation, metabolism and digestive wellness positioning, and responsible supplement use. Wilmington, DE, Oct. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SodaFit has announced the introduction of Soda Fit, a multi-ingredient dietary supplement positioned for adults interested in metabolism and digestive wellness as part of a broader approach to nutrition and everyday health. Official Website: https://soda-fit.store/ The product joins the dietary supp

GROWNSY Kicks Off Prime Big Deal Days With One Idea: ONE DAY EARLIER. ONE DAY EASIER.

NEW YORK, Oct. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GROWNSY, a baby care innovator trusted by more than 3 million households worldwide, today announced its Amazon Prime Big Deal Days lineup under the campaign theme "ONE DAY EARLIER. ONE DAY EASIER.” Amazon has confirmed the fall shopping event, often called October Prime Day, for October 6-7, 2026. THE IDEA: ONE DAY EARLIER. ONE DAY EASIER. Most shopping events invite parents to ask whether something is worth buying. GROWNSY’s campaign asks a simpler qu

ASUS Googlebook 14 Now Available for Purchase in the United States

Designed for Gemini Intelligence, the ASUS Googlebook 14 empowers users to work, create, and collaborate anywhere with an ultraportable design, personalized AI assistance, and access to desktop-class apps Fremont, CA, Oct. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ASUS Googlebook 14 KEY POINTS · Featherweight powerhouse: Weighing just 2.18lbs with a durable Nano Ceramic magnesium-aluminum chassis and Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 3 performance · Refined sensory experience: 14" 3K OLED touchscreen, six-speaker au

Philippine inflation likely hit 4-month high in September — poll

INFLATION may have accelerated to a four-month high in September amid fresh oil price surges, costlier food due to weather disruptions, and the peso depreciation, analysts said.

Space Foundation names retired Air Force space commander Kevin "Morty” Mortensen Chief Mission Officer and NASA veteran Meredith McKay to lead government relations

Kevin Mortensen Space Foundation, Executive Vice President and Chief Mission Officer Meredith McKay Space Foundation, Senior Vice President of International and Government Affairs COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Oct. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Space Foundation today named Kevin "Morty” Mortensen, a retired Air Force space commander and BAE Systems leader, as executive vice president and chief mission officer, and Meredith McKay, a two-decade NASA veteran, as senior vice president of international and

ASUS Googlebook 14 Now Available for Purchase in Canada

Designed for Gemini Intelligence, ASUS Googlebook 14 empowers users to work, create, and collaborate anywhere with an ultraportable design, personalized AI assistance, and access to desktop-class apps KEY POINTS Featherweight powerhouse: Weighing just 0.99kg with a durable Nano Ceramic magnesium-aluminum chassis and Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 3 performanceRefined sensory experience: 14" 3K OLED touchscreen, six-speaker audio, and a six-sensor haptic touchpad deliver a premium experience for produ

Infrastructure spending drops 4% in July

INFRASTRUCTURE SPENDING dropped by 4% in July as lower disbursements by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) offset higher spending on defense, agriculture and railway projects, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said.

Tesla. SpaceX. Starlink. James Altucher Says the Experts Called All Three Dead, and They're Doing It Again

A look at why this top tech expert believes today's skepticism is the most familiar signal in Musk's career. Baltimore, MD, Oct. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Every time Elon Musk has been most doubted, tech analyst James Altucher argues, he has been closest to a breakthrough. In a new presentation released through Altucher's Investment Network, Altucher walks through a long trail of confident predictions that Musk's biggest ventures were destined to fail, predictions that aged badly, and makes t

Cesar Virata leaves legacy of technocratic governance

FORMER Prime Minister and Finance Minister Cesar E.A. Virata helped set a standard for technocratic governance in the Philippines built on competence, fiscal discipline and integrity, economists and business leaders said.

Philippine banks’ bad loan ratio steadies in August

PHILIPPINE BANKS’ gross nonperforming loan (NPL) ratio held steady in August as faster loan growth offset the rise…

Dr Maye Musk, author, supermodel, and dietitian, speaks at the Prudential Leadership Forum

Shares perspectives on leadership, resilience and legacy with nearly 1,000 customers, young professionals, and aspiring leaders HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 4 October 2026 - Prudential Hong Kong Limited ("Prudential") welcomed Dr Maye Musk, a globally renowned author, supermodel and dietitian, to the Prudential Leadership Forum, titled Beyond Success: The Blueprint for Leadership, Resilience and Legacy, held on 3 October 2026. (From left) Lawrence Lam, Chief Executive Officer, Prude

Analysts say Mynt IPO price more balanced, but not cheap

ANALYSTS said Mynt, Inc.’s final initial public offering (IPO) price of P6.60 per share is more balanced and less stretched than the previously indicated P10 maximum, although the shares are not cheap and investors should watch credit quality as lending becomes a bigger part of the financial technology (fintech) company’s business.

SEC seeks mandatory accreditation of third-party debt collectors

THE SECURITIES and Exchange Commission (SEC) is proposing to require third-party debt collection agencies to secure accreditation before…

Meralco energy sales edge up in first eight months

MANILA Electric Co. (Meralco) recorded a slight increase in energy sales volume in the first eight months of…

Fruitas gets P750-M PNB credit line for expansion

FRUITAS Holdings, Inc. has secured a credit facility from Philippine National Bank (PNB) to support planned store openings,…

Globe restores internet services after subsea cable disruption

GLOBE Telecom, Inc. said it has restored internet services in areas affected by a disruption along an international…

Megawide awaits GSIS action on Quezon City terminal proposal

MEGAWIDE CONSTRUCTION Corp. is awaiting further action from the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) on its unsolicited proposal…