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Published on May 16, 2026

U.S. Entertainment Software Association: "Game Protection Laws Hinder Industry Development"

©https://www.theesa.com/ 📌 3-Line Summary • The ESA argues that 'Stop Killing Games' could stifle the development of new games and technologies. • The ESA emphasizes that digital games are 'licensed' products, not 'owned…

Source: InvenGlobal - Neutral
Published on 10:25 GMT

CMA Launches Antitrust Probe into Microsoft Cloud Licensing Practices

The United Kingdom has launched a formal investigation into Microsoft’s cloud computing practices, focusing on whether the company has abused its dominant position in the market to disadvantage competitors. The Competition and Markets Authority announced …

Source: WebProNews - Pending
Published on 08:32 GMT

India, Netherlands release joint statement on PM Modi’s visit

India, Netherlands release joint statement on PM Modi’s visit The Hague: At the invitation of the Dutch counterpart Rob Jetten, Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his official two-day visit to the Netherlands on Saturday. This marked Prime Minister …

Source: Mangalorean - Indeterminate
Published on 02:28 GMT

EU Parliament faces backlash over proposed GMO labeling changes

The European Parliament is preparing to vote on controversial new rules that could exempt certain genetically modified crops from mandatory labeling requirements, sparking criticism from consumer groups and environmental activists across Europe. The …

Source: Greek City Times - Indeterminate
Published on 03:32 GMT

India, Netherlands release joint statement on PM Modi's visit

The Hague: At the invitation of the Dutch counterpart Rob Jetten, Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his official two-day visit to the Netherlands on Saturday. This marked Prime Minister Modi's second visit to the Netherlands. In the morning of May …

Source: The Hans India - Neutral
Published on 08:08 GMT

US Clarity Act Could Bolster Domestic Crypto Innovation, A16z Says

(MENAFN- Crypto Breaking) The US CLARITY Act, introduced to bring regulatory clarity to the crypto industry, is poised to influence more than just the sector itself. In recent commentary, venture firm a16z crypto argued that a well-defined framework would …

Source: MENAFN - Indeterminate
Published on May 16, 2026

FDA Releases Final Documents for Food Chemical Safety Post-Market Assessment Program, Launches Reassessment of BHT and ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced on May 12, 2026, “two decisive actions focused on food chemical safety.” First, FDA released two final documents for its new proactive food chemical safety post-market assessment program. Second, FDA launched …

Source: JD Supra - California - Neutral
Published on May 15, 2026

Foreclosure activists threaten to take vetoed law to European court

The movement against foreclosures on Friday threatened to take the President Nikos Christodoulides’ veto of a law passed by parliament regulating the matter to the European court of justice, arguing that the law is fundamental to Cyprus’ adherence of …

Source: Cyprus Mail - Indeterminate
Published on May 13, 2026

European Union to Join Special Tribunal on Russia’s Crime of Aggression Against Ukraine, Sybiha Confirms

The European Union has formally declared its intention to become part of the international mechanism establishing the Special Tribunal to prosecute Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on May 13. According to …

Source: UNITED24 Media - Pending
Published on May 15, 2026

India’s protectionist policies squeeze Nepali markets and raise food security fears

India on Wednesday again banned sugar exports, including to Nepal, with immediate effect, reviving concerns over how New Delhi’s growing protectionist policies are disrupting Nepali markets and threatening food security. The ban, first imposed in 2023, had …

Source: The Kathmandu Post - Neutral
Published on May 13, 2026

ICCA x EarthCheck: What Europe’s New Consumer Protection Rules Mean for the Global Events Industry

What this means for the events industry If your organisation has ever described a venue, a congress, an incentive programme, or a destination as “sustainable," “eco-friendly," or “green” in a bid document, on your website, in a sponsor deck, or …

Source: ICCA - Pending
Published on May 14, 2026

Cancer-linked toxins found in America's favorite strawberry brand, consumer group claims

An investigation has allegedly uncovered cancer-linked chemicals in strawberries sold by Driscoll's, one of America's most recognizable berry brands. Consumer watchdog Mamavation purchased two containers of Driscoll's strawberries, one organic …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
Published on May 16, 2026

Just because the label says "Honey" doesn't mean a bee would eat it

Just because it says “honey” on the label doesn’t mean that a bee would have anything to do with it. Today’s grocery shelves are full of imported honey that is little more than sugar gel – and lacks many of the key elements of what makes honey the stuff …

Source: Beliefnet - Virginia - Pending
Published on May 14, 2026

‘Stop Destroying Videogames’, an EU Citizens’ Initiative to protect video games

Brussels – The video games market in the European Union generated 23.48 billion euros in revenue in 2022, four times the digital music market’s revenue. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of gamers increased: in 2021, over half of people aged between …

Source: Eunews - Neutral
Published on May 14, 2026

📝OP-ED: Copyright protection forms foundation of rule-of-law society in digital era

Hanoi (VNA) – Amid the powerful global wave of digital transformation, copyright protection is no longer solely a concern of creators or technology enterprises, but has become a benchmark of a modern rule-of-law state. For Vietnam, where the digital …

Source: VietnamPlus - Gov't Propaganda
Published on May 16, 2026

Waitrose has a nitrite-free ham range. How much healthier is it?

The nutritionist Hannah Norris has been telling her family and clients to avoid nitrites in processed meat since doing her master’s degree. A decade later the message seems to have spread. Demand for bacon and ham made without the chemical preservatives is …

Source: The Times - Center-right
Published on May 14, 2026

Milka chocolate bar ‘shrinkflation is consumer deception’, German court rules

A German regional court has ruled that US food giant Mondelēz deceived consumers by shrinking its iconic Milka Alpenmilch chocolate bars from 100 grammes to 90 grammes while keeping the packaging virtually unchanged. In a landmark decision against so- …

Source: Brussels Signal - Right-wing
Published on May 14, 2026

Recycled plastics for food use require stronger safeguards, warn UN food security experts

The UN food security agency warns that recycled plastics and alternative packaging materials can help reduce waste, but only if recycling systems are carefully managed to prevent harmful chemicals migrating into food. “Plastic waste is a growing global …

Source: UN News - Gov't Institution
Published on May 13, 2026

What Should Consumers Know About Termidor (a.k.a. fipronil) - 2026 Update

Many people encounter harmful chemicals daily without realizing it. One such chemical is fipronil, a broad-spectrum insecticide used to control ants, termites, beetles, cockroaches, fleas, and ticks. According to the National Pesticide Information Center …

Source: The Legal Examiner - Florida - Neutral

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Published on May 16, 2026 - 23:09 GMT

Carr Secures Over $50 Million for Consumers and Taxpayers in 2025

ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr’s Consumer Protection Division secured over $50 million in savings and restitution for consumers and taxpayers last year alone. Altogether, Carr’s office has secured over $1.6 billion for Georgians since 2016. The …

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Published on May 17, 2026 - 14:52 GMT

Yanik Guillemette: Canada’s Employment Crisis and Cost-of-Living Collapse Signal Urgent Need for Economic Realignment

MONTREAL, May 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As Canada continues to record major job losses throughout 2026, prominent Canadian entrepreneur and investor Yanik Guillemette is warning that the country is entering a dangerous economic and social spiral. …

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Published on May 17, 2026 - 16:01 GMT

LiveRamp Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2026 Results

Q4 Revenue up 9% year-over-year Q4 Annual Recurring Revenue up 8% year-over-year Q4 Subscription Net Retention improved to 107% FY26 record annual Operating Cash Flow of $168 million and Share Repurchases of $194 million LiveRamp Enters into Definitive …

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Published on May 16, 2026 - 06:29 GMT

Connecticut Department of Public Health urges shellfish safety awareness amid hepatitis A investigation in New York ...

HARTFORD, CT — Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) Commissioner Manisha Juthani, M.D. today issued the following statement urging Connecticut residents to be aware of a hepatitis A outbreak investigation in New York state linked to contaminated …

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Published on May 15, 2026 - 20:40 GMT

California Department of Justice Releases Proposed "Protecting Our Kids from Social Media Addiction Act (SB 976)” ...

OAKLAND — The California Department of Justice (California DOJ) today released proposed regulations under Senate Bill (SB) 976, also known as the "Protecting Our Kids from Social Media Addiction Act.” The Act, enacted in September 2024, protects …

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Published on May 15, 2026 - 15:48 GMT

Howards Van Lines Reviews Continue to Build Consumer Confidence in Nationwide Interstate Moving Services

Online Customer Feedback Highlights Reliable Long-Distance Relocation, Transparent Pricing, and Professional Moving Coordination GARFIELD, NJ, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Howards Van Line continues to strengthen its online …

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Published on May 15, 2026 - 16:55 GMT

Hearing Wrap Up: Second Amendment Must be Safeguarded Against Overreach

WASHINGTON—Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Law Enforcement held a hearing on “Privacy Protections & the Second Amendment: Examining ATF’s Relationship to the Tiahrt Amendment” During the hearing, members discussed the history and purpose of the …

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Published on May 15, 2026 - 13:06 GMT

X-SENSE Expands Connected Home Safety Solutions for Modern Households

New York, United States, May 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- X-SENSE, a home safety technology company focused on connected residential protection systems, today announced continued expansion of its wireless interconnected alarm portfolio as demand increases …

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Published on May 16, 2026 - 14:07 GMT

Great Lakes Strategic Capital Expands Judgment Debt Portfolio With More Than $1 Million in Newly Acquired Judgments

Michigan investment company acquires over $1 million in non-consumer judgment debt, expanding nationwide commercial judgment acquisition efforts. GRASS LAKE, MI, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Great Lakes Strategic Capital …

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Published on May 16, 2026 - 13:03 GMT

Ontario Court Stays Charges in R. v. Megdiche Following Charter Delay Ruling

TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, May 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In His Majesty the King v. Alexander Megdiche (Information No. 4810-998-22-10000315-00), the Ontario Court of Justice has ordered a stay of proceedings following a successful …

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Published on May 15, 2026 - 23:03 GMT

Accident Scene Evidence Helps Support Injury Claim Evaluation

BATON ROUGE, LA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Accident scene evidence can play an important role in evaluating injury claims after vehicle collisions, slip and fall incidents, workplace-related events, pedestrian accidents, …

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Published on May 15, 2026 - 21:09 GMT

The Voss Law Firm, P.C. Highlights Expertise in Complex Litigation and Client Advocacy

Led by Bill Voss, the Firm Serves Clients Nationwide in Complex Litigation, Insurance Claims, and Commercial Litigation, Recovering Over $500 Million THE WOODLANDS, TX, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Voss Law Firm, P.C., …

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Published on May 15, 2026 - 21:00 GMT

Ody Process Sets New Standards in Process Serving and Compliance

Florida Legal Sector Sees Increased Demand for Execution Accuracy and Real-Time Service Coordination FORT MYERS, FL, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Florida law firms and litigation support teams continue to face rising …

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Published on May 15, 2026 - 20:14 GMT

Alan Fried Attorney at Law Reaffirms Long-Standing Commitment to Family Law in Brooklyn, New York

With 33 Years of Experience, Alan Fried Continues to Provide Comprehensive Legal Representation and Client-Focused Advocacy for Families BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Alan Fried Attorney at Law, based in Brooklyn, New …

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Published on May 15, 2026 - 19:19 GMT

Community Associations Institute Files Amicus Brief with U.S. Supreme Court Challenging Corporate Transparency Act

CAI argues the CTA improperly targets nonprofit community associations and volunteer homeowner leaders. FALLS CHURCH, VA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Community Associations Institute, the leading international authority on …

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Published on May 15, 2026 - 17:09 GMT

Garth Coates Solicitors Advises International Student Families to Check UK Dependant Visa Rules

The London immigration law firm says many international students can no longer bring partners or children to the UK unless they fall within narrow exceptions. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Garth Coates Solicitors has …

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Published on May 15, 2026 - 16:59 GMT

Quest Workspaces Named South Florida’s Largest Coworking Operator

Ranking comes as South Florida’s coworking market surpasses 6 million square feet and the Miami-based operator expands its Two Doral center with a new floor MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Quest Workspaces, the Miami-based …

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Published on May 15, 2026 - 16:32 GMT

Dr. Nizam Razack, Neurosurgeon, Attorney, and Business Leader, Launches Republican Campaign for Congress, FL District 11

Bringing Real-World Discipline, Accountability, and Common Sense to Washington ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Nizam Razack, a nationally respected board-certified neurosurgeon, attorney, educator, and business leader …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry, Insurance Industry ...
Published on May 15, 2026 - 16:29 GMT

Shiner Law Group Celebrates Appointment and Investiture of The Honorable Michael A. Barnett to Palm Beach County Court

Shiner Law Group proudly congratulates Michael A. Barnett on his appointment and official investiture as a County Court Judge in Palm Beach County. BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Shiner Law Group proudly …

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Published on May 15, 2026 - 16:15 GMT

Announcing the Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LTD Child of an American Veteran Scholarship 2025 Winner

Congratulations, Eric Sirard, on winning $1,500! PROVIDENCE, RI, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The national veterans disability law firm of Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick (CCK Law) congratulates Eric Sirard for winning the 2025 …

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Published on May 15, 2026 - 15:59 GMT

SuperCom Reports Revenue Growth and Record Profitability for the First Quarter of 2026

Record Gross Profit of $4.8 million, Record Operating Income of $1.2 million, Record EBITDA of $3.3 million; Revenue of $ 7.6 million and Non-GAAP EPS $0.51 SuperCom (NASDAQ:SPCB) TEL AVIV, ISRAEL, May 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SuperCom ( …

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Published on May 15, 2026 - 15:12 GMT

Lesser, Landy, Smith & Siegel - Florida Injury Lawyers Named Business of the Year by Palm Beach North Chamber

Nearly century-old Florida injury law firm honored for leadership, community involvement and client results. WEST PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lesser, Landy, Smith & Siegel - Florida Injury Lawyers is …

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Published on May 15, 2026 - 14:14 GMT

LaFrenchCom Named 'Risk Management Advisory Firm of the Year in France' by The Lawyer Network

FRANCE, FRANCE, May 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LaFrenchCom, Paris-based agency recognized for excellence in reputational protection, executive image defense, and strategic litigation communications. LaFrenchCom, the leading French agency …

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Published on May 15, 2026 - 14:10 GMT

Williams Hart & Boundas Earns Recognition in Chambers USA Spotlight Texas 2026

Williams Hart & Boundas, LLP has been named a leading Houston Personal Injury firm in the newly released Chambers USA Spotlight Texas 2026 rankings. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Williams Hart & Boundas, LLP has …

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Published on May 15, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

ATS Bookkeeping & Advisory Services Now Accepting New Clients for Bookkeeping, Payroll, and Tax Services in Fairfax, VA

Fairfax-based firm offers monthly bookkeeping, payroll processing, tax preparation, and fractional CFO services to small and mid-sized businesses in the DMV. FAIRFAX, VA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ATS Bookkeeping & …

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Published on May 15, 2026 - 12:50 GMT

Sheriff's Department in S.C. to host 250-pound bench-press challenge

Late June-early July fitness event will celebrate America's 250th birthday COLUMBIA, SC, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) in South Carolina is celebrating America’s 250th …

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Published on May 15, 2026 - 09:13 GMT

National Academy of Motorcycle Injury Lawyers Names Michael Moebes 2026 President

Georgia Motorcycle Injury Attorney and Retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel to Lead National Organization Dedicated to Advancing Rider Advocacy ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Academy of Motorcycle …

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Published on May 15, 2026 - 09:00 GMT

Pakistani Nationals Across the GCC Increasingly Explore EB-5 Immigration Options

Pakistani nationals in the GCC are increasingly exploring the U.S. EB-5 program amid regional uncertainty and growing demand for long-term residency options. DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, May 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Interest in the …

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