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Diamond Renewable Energy Wins 2025 Consumer Choice Award for Solar Energy Systems in Barrie

BARRIE, ON / ACCESS Newswire / November 19, 2025 / Diamond Renewable Energy, a leading provider of residential and commercial solar energy systems in Ontario, has won the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the Solar Energy Systems category for Barrie. The award recognizes Diamond's commitment to delivering turnkey solar and battery backup solutions that lower hydro costs, support grid independence, and promote sustainable energy across the region.

Southland Registrations Ltd. Recognized With 2025 Consumer Choice Award for Licence and Registry Services in Southern Alberta

CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / November 19, 2025 / Southland Registrations Ltd., a trusted provider of registry services in Calgary for more than 30 years, has been honoured with the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the Licence and Registry Services category for Southern Alberta. This marks the company's 14th year as a Consumer Choice Award winner, a testament to its long-standing reputation for reliable service and customer care.

Sama Eliminates Repetitive Work in AI Data Labeling with Launch of Bulk Annotation

New data classification feature transforms how enterprises build high-quality training data, delivering up to 80% faster results and 25% improvement in consistency, without sacrificing quality

Pic-Time Reinvents the Wedding Gallery With Upgraded AI-Driven Face, Object, and Narrative Search

Industry-first facial recognition and enhanced AI search redefine the online gallery experience for photographers and their clients

Meta wins major antitrust case as US judge rules no monopoly

A US judge dismissed the federal government's antitrust lawsuit against Meta on Tuesday, ruling that the tech giant's acquisition of Instagram and Whatsapp did not constitute an illegal monopoly in social media.

Germany hopes new data centre can help bring 'digital sovereignty'

A new mega data centre is slated to rise in a rural stretch of eastern Germany in what backers hope is a starting point for a European AI sector that can compete with the United States and China.

French court says Perrier can keep marketing as 'natural mineral water'

A French court on Tuesday said Perrier can keep selling its famed sparkling beverage as "natural mineral water", rejecting a case brought by a consumer rights group that said the label was misleading and urged the suspension of sales.

IMF gold sales among measures to tackle debt, says report for G20

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa welcomed Tuesday a G20-commissioned report proposing the sale of some of the IMF's "hoard of gold" and a review of lending practices among measures to tackle Africa's crippling debt.

Cloudflare bug takes chunk of web offline

Major websites including social network X and AI chatbot ChatGPT were disrupted on Tuesday after US online services provider Cloudflare said it had been affected by a "latent bug".

Stocks, bitcoin retreat with eyes on Nvidia

Stock markets slid and bitcoin dropped under $90,000 Tuesday as investors worried about lofty tech valuations on the eve of earnings from AI chip titan Nvidia.

Ukraine races to repair power stations before Russia strikes again

At a Ukrainian power plant repeatedly battered by Russian missile and drone barrages, the staff have a sense of deja vu.

TotalEnergies accused of Mozambique war crimes 'complicity'

An NGO said Tuesday it had filed a legal complaint against TotalEnergies, accusing the French energy multinational of "complicity in war crimes" at its gas site in Mozambique.

Merz, Macron to push for European digital 'sovereignty'

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron will join forces Tuesday to push for greater European digital "sovereignty" and less dependence on US tech titans as the AI race gathers pace.

Asian markets track Wall St down with Nvidia, US jobs in view

Asian stocks sank Tuesday, tracking more losses on Wall Street as investors grow increasingly worried about frothy tech valuations, with focus turned to earnings this week from AI chip titan Nvidia.

Haitian gangs getting rich off murky market for baby eels

Gangs in Haiti are profiting from a lucrative trade in baby eels caught in the crime-ridden country's rivers and estuaries and sold abroad for thousands of dollars.

Carney's Liberals pass budget, avoiding snap Canada election

Canada's Liberal government survived a confidence vote on Monday, as parliament narrowly passed a budget Prime Minister Mark Carney says is essential to bolster an economy threatened by US tariffs.

Do It Fat, a New Book Urging Women to Separate their Worth From their Waistline and Stop Delaying their Dreams

PHOENIX, AZ / ACCESS Newswire / November 18, 2025 / As discussions around body image, representation, and professional visibility intensify, Do It Fat arrives at a pivotal cultural moment. Brand strategist and CEO Sara Chambers tackles a striking disconnect many women experience: the belief that their worth is tied to their waistline and how these negative thoughts hold them back from stepping fully into their power.The book delivers cultural critique, personal narrative, and actionable reflection, inviting readers to ask: Why have I measured my worth in pounds and inches? Already making waves, Do It Fat has reached #1 in Feminist Theory and Self-Help for Eating Disorders & Body Image Issues, and #2 in Social Sciences, cementing its relevance and resonance.

Strengthening America's Infrastructure Starts With Verifying The Things We Depend On

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / November 18, 2025 / There are moments in history when emerging threats move faster than the systems built to defend against them. Today, we are in one of those moments. As global supply chains grow more complex and interconnected, new forms of infiltration are quietly taking shape inside the very infrastructure that powers modern life. These risks are not theoretical. They are structural, and they are accelerating.

Eastside Audiology & Rehabilitation Celebrates 10th Consecutive Consumer Choice Award for Hearing Services in Regina

REGINA, SK / ACCESS Newswire / November 18, 2025 / Eastside Audiology & Rehabilitation has once again been recognized with the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the Hearing Services category for Regina. This year marks the clinic's 10th consecutive win, highlighting a decade of dedication to patient care, innovation, and community trust.

B&Bowa's Cleaning Services Wins 2025 Consumer Choice Award for Residential & Commercial Cleaning in Regina

REGINA, SK / ACCESS Newswire / November 18, 2025 / B&Bowa's Cleaning Services, one of Saskatchewan's top-rated and most trusted cleaning companies, has won the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the Residential & Commercial Cleaning Services category for Regina. This recognition honours B&Bowa's dedication to transforming homes, businesses, and industrial facilities into spotless, healthy environments with care, consistency, and exceptional service.

Efficiency Heating & Cooling Honoured With 2025 Consumer Choice Award for Air Conditioning and Heating Contractors in Saskatoon

SASKATOON, SK / ACCESS Newswire / November 18, 2025 / Efficiency Heating & Cooling has been honoured with the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the Air Conditioning and Heating Contractor category for Saskatoon. This recognition highlights the company's decades-long reputation for quality service, reliable expertise, and a commitment to the local community.

Richardson Lighting Recognized With 2025 Consumer Choice Award for Lighting Stores in Saskatoon

SASKATOON, SK / ACCESS Newswire / November 18, 2025 / Richardson Lighting has been recognized with the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the Lighting Store category for Saskatoon. With more than 55 years of service in Saskatchewan and locations in both Regina and Saskatoon, the company continues to be a trusted destination for residential and commercial lighting solutions.

International House UC Berkeley Strengthens Leadership Team to Enhance Student Experience and Operational Excellence

Strategic reorganization positions I-House for centennial campaign and next phase of growth

StrongHeart Energy Reports 32% Investor Distributions to Date with Year-End Returns Projected Near 40%; Announces 2026 Growth Pipeline and New Fund Launch

MIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / November 18, 2025 / StrongHeart Energy today announced preliminary year-end performance results for 2025, reporting investor distributions totaling approximately 32% to date for participants in StrongHeart Energy Fund I LP, with year-end projections approaching 40%. These results meaningfully outperform many established oil and gas investment sponsors, according to independent benchmarking.

Fate of Canada government hinges on tight budget vote

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal government faced potential collapse on Monday, with parliament set to vote on a budget he insists is essential to kickstart the country's tariff-battered economy.

Mbappe, PSG face off in multi-million lawsuit

The bitter dispute between Kylian Mbappe and his former club Paris Saint-Germain reached the French Labour court on Monday for a tense hearing in which the France striker claimed 263 million ($304m) and the club responded by demanding he pay them 440m euros.

Western aid cuts could cause 22.6 million deaths, researchers say

More than 22 million people, many of them children, could die preventable deaths by 2030 due to aid cuts by the United States and European countries, new research said Monday.

South Korea pledges to phase out coal plants at COP30

South Korea pledged Monday to phase out coal power plants that lack emission-reducing measures, an ambitious step for a country that generates a third of its electricity from the fossil fuel.

Ex-PSG footballer Hamraoui claims 3.5m euros damages against club

Former Paris Saint-Germain women's footballer Kheira Hamraoui filed a 3.5 million-euro ($4m) claim against the club on Monday, alleging that she was forced out after she was brutally attacked with an iron bar.

Mbappe, PSG in counterclaims worth hundreds of millions

France captain Kylian Mbappe on Monday claimed 240 million euros ($278m) in damages from Paris Saint-Germain in an escalating dispute over the status of his contract and how his former club treated him.

Emirates orders 65 more Boeing 777X planes despite delays

Emirates, the Middle East's biggest airline, topped up its order of Boeing 777X planes on Monday despite years of delays, delivering a vote of confidence to the US manufacturer at the Dubai Airshow.

Trade tensions force EU to cut 2026 eurozone growth forecast

The eurozone economy will grow less than expected next year, the EU executive predicted on Monday, as risks from international trade and geopolitical tensions weigh on the single currency area.

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