3 h. ago Savaria Announces the Voting Results for its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders

LAVAL, Québec, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Savaria Corporation (“Savaria”) (TSX: SIS) a global leader in the accessibility industry, announces today the voting results at its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held earlier today (the “’Meeting”).      Election of Directors All the nominees listed in the Management Proxy Circular, prepared in connection with […]

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3 h. ago Vancouver archbishop 'surprised, frankly' by choice of American as pope

There have been long-held concerns within the 1.4-billion member church a pope should not come from one of the most powerful nations in the world.

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4 h. ago John Ivison: Conservatives want their leader to change. He might not wish to

A failure to accommodate shifting circumstances is prompting questions inside the party about whether a 45-year-old man can truly change

Politics

4 h. ago LILLEY: Pope Leo’s politics noteworthy, but political Popes not new

Pope Leo has criticized Donald Trump in the past, but his politics will probably annoy all sides as he leads the Church going forward

Politics

5 h. ago Tech company exploring how AI can translate pet sounds into words

Want to understand why your canine companion is barking? Feel like you’re missing out when your feline friend begins to meow? A Chinese tech company is hoping that artificial intelligence can help decipher dog and cat sounds and turn those sounds into human language. A patent was filed by Baidu, the owner of China’s largest […]

Economics

6 h. ago Nextiva Launches Customer Experience Day – A New Global Holiday Celebrating the Power of Putting Customers First in Business

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — On May 15th, which will be the 17th anniversary of the company’s founding, join Nextiva to celebrate the future of customer experience—where AI-driven technology empowers the people redefining how businesses engage, serve, and build lasting relationships with their customers. What: Nextiva, a leader in unified customer experience management, has established Customer Experience […]

Economics

7 h. ago UTR Therapeutics Inc Announces IND submission to the US FDA for a First

NEW YORK, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — UTR Therapeutics Inc (UTRx Inc.), a drug development biotech company based in New York City, USA is pleased to announce a new milestone, the submission of an Investigational New Drug (IND) application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for UTRxM1-18, a novel therapeutic approach for […]

Society

8 h. ago Robert Prevost, first American pope in history of the Catholic Church, will take the name Leo XIV

The smoke signal means the winner secured at least 89 votes of the 133 cardinals participating in the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis.

Culture

10 h. ago Les secours palestiniens quasi paralysés dans une bande de Gaza aux abois

Israël bloque l’acheminement de l’aide humanitaire dans l’enclave palestinienne depuis plus de deux mois.

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10 h. ago Adam: Will Pierre Poilievre ever return to an Ottawa riding?

And which version of the Conservative leader will we see in the future: the flame-thrower or a gentler politician?

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10 h. ago Diageo named Official Spirits Supporter in North, Central and South America for FIFA World Cup 26™

Global spirits leader will become a Tournament Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 26™ and activate top consumer brands, including Casamigos, Don Julio, Buchanan’s, Johnnie Walker and Smirnoff Together FIFA and Diageo will deliver unique fan-focused activations Diageo and FIFA will promote responsible consumption and celebration throughout the tournament’s 16 Host Cities NEW YORK — […]

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11 h. ago IPG Launches New Polyethylene Surface Protection Film Tape for Gentle Yet Durable Protection

SARASOTA, Fla., May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IPG, a leading provider of high-performance tapes and films, today announced the launch of its new Polyethylene Surface Protection Film Tape (PESP). This low-tack, clean-removal PE tape is designed to safeguard a variety of smooth and rough surfaces across diverse industries. The PESP tape offers a multitude […]

Culture

12 h. ago Orthodox Church leader says faith is humanity’s safeguard against the ‘impending robotocracy’

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The spiritual leader of the world’s Orthodox Christians has said that religious faith should serve as humanity’s safeguard amid rapidly advancing technology and what he described as the “impending robotocracy.” Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, 85, said that Orthodox tradition preserves “valuable human-centric wisdom” essential for navigating a world of accelerating technological change […]

Politics

12 h. ago Newsweek Names Cintas Corporation as One of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Gen Z

The business services leader is recognized for creating an environment that supports young professionals in their development and career success. CINCINNATI — Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) has been named to Newsweek’s 2025 list of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Gen Z. This award highlights Cintas’ dedication to investing in the growth of young professionals and positioning […]

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12 h. ago Trump taps wellness influencer and doctor Casey Means for surgeon general

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is tapping Dr. Casey Means, a physician-turned-wellness influencer with close ties to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as his nominee for surgeon general after withdrawing his initial pick for the influential health post. Trump said in a social media post Wednesday that Means has “impeccable ‘MAHA’ […]

Science

13 h. ago What’s in a ‘papal name’ and what the new pope’s choice could mean for the church

The chosen name often honours a saint, a previous pope, or a particular legacy the new pontiff wishes to emulate

Culture

13 h. ago Why might papal voting might have taken longer Wednesday evening?

The cardinals have been sworn to secrecy in the centuries-old ritual to elect a new leader of the 1.4 billion-member Catholic Church

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13 h. ago Conclave: A hot mic moment feeds conjecture over papal candidates

Many faithful are hoping that the second day of the conclave will give the church and the world a new pope

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17 h. ago Xsolla Acquires Ludo to Advance Player Engagement and Monetization

The Acquisition Integrates Ludo’s Code-Free Questing Platform into Xsolla’s Web Shop Solution to Deepen Player Connection and Drive Monetization LOS ANGELES — Xsolla, a global leader in video game commerce, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Ludo, a platform designed to drive community engagement through code-free social quests. This strategic acquisition brings Ludo’s innovative […]

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24 h. ago Elections Canada blames ‘human error’ as over 800 special ballots misplaced in B.C. riding office

The agency said an initial analysis shows that the outcomes in the 74 districts were not affected by the mislaid ballots

Politics