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The WD-40 Brand Repair Challenge is back, celebrating creativity, craftsmanship and the power of a repair Headline of release dated June 15, 2026, should read: WD-40® Brand Invites DIYers and Pros to Enter the 2026 Repair Challenge (instead of WD-40® Brand Invites DIYers and Pros to Repair, Not Replace in 2026). The updated release reads: WD-40® BRAND INVITES DIYERS AND PROS TO ENTER THE 2026 REPAIR CHALLENGE The WD-40 Brand Repair Challenge is back, celebrating creativity, craftsmanship and the power of a repair After inspiring hundreds of doers, makers and fixers to repair the items they rely on every day, WD-40® Brand is bringing back its Repair Challenge – an open invitation f

MONTRÉAL, June 16, 2026 /CNW/ - BTB Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:BTB) ("BTB" or the "REIT") is proud to announce that each of the Trustees nominated in the Management Information Circular dated May 12th, 2026, were elected as Trustees of BTB during the Annual General Meeting held in Montréal today. The details of the election are as follows:Trustee nomineeOutcomeForWithheldNumber%Number%Armand Des RosiersElected20,899,10794.341,254,1915.66Sylvain FortierElected20,793,11793.861,360,1816.14Jean-Pierre JansonElected20,859,08294.161,294,2165.84Sylvie LachanceElected20,858,30394.151,294,9955.85Michel LéonardElected20,868,01494.

PITTSBURGH, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Federated Hermes, Inc. (NYSE:FHI), a global leader in active investing, today announced that monthly fund composition and performance data for Federated Hermes Premier Municipal Income Fund (NYSE:FMN) as of May 31, 2026, is now available in the Products section of FederatedHermes.com/us. To order hard copies of this data or to be placed on a mailing list, call 800-245-0242 x5587538, email CEinfo@federatedhermes.com or write to Federated Hermes, 1001 Liberty Avenue, Floor 23, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Federated Hermes, Inc. (NYSE:FHI) is a global leader in active, responsible investment management, with $907.1 billion in assets under management, as of Mar

NEW ORLEANS, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- First Horizon Bank (NYSE: FHN or "First Horizon") is proud to announce it has been recognized in the 2026 CityBusiness Reader Rankings, an annual reader-selected awards program highlighting leading businesses, organizations and professionals across the Greater New Orleans area. First Horizon Bank earned Top Winner honors for Best Small Business Bank and Winner recognition for Best Business Bank. Voted on by CityBusiness readers, these awards reflect the trust clients and community members place in the bank and their commitment to delivering exceptional service and financial solutions t

RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif., June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Five Star Bancorp (NASDAQ:FSBC) ("Five Star" or the "Company"), a holding company that operates through its wholly owned banking subsidiary, Five Star Bank, has been named the Best Place to Work by San Francisco Business Times, ranking #1 overall among businesses who participated in the survey who have 25 – 49 employees in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Best Places to Work Award recognizes local employers who have created an outstanding workplace culture. The results, which were voted on by employees of nominated companies, measured success across team dynamics, trust in leadership, communication, and more. Teamwork is at the cent

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Micropolis AI Robotics (NYSE:MCRP) ("Micropolis" or the "Company"), a leading UAE-based developer of autonomous mobile robots and AI-enabled systems, today announced a five-year agreement with the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) in Abu Dhabi for the design, production, deployment, operation, and maintenance of a Physical AI-powered autonomous urban cleaning ecosystem. The agreement marks another significant milestone in the adoption of Physical AI technologies across public infrastructure and municipal services. The project will commence with an initial deployment of AI-powered autonomous sweepers, creating th

BEIJING, June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 17 Education & Technology Group Inc. (NASDAQ:YQ) ("17EdTech" or the "Company"), a leading AI-powered application service provider focused on personalized learning solutions, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter of 2026. First Quarter 2026 Highlights1 Net revenues were RMB99.5 million (US$14.4 million), compared with net revenues of RMB21.7 million in the first quarter of 2025.Gross margin was 61.9%, compared with 36.2% in the first quarter of 2025.Net loss was RMB19.4 million (US$2.8 million), compared with net loss of RMB30.9 million in the first quarter of 2025.Net loss as a percentage of net revenues was negat

COLUMBIA, Mo., June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EquipmentShare.com Inc (NASDAQ:EQPT) ("EquipmentShare"), a leader in connected jobsite technology and one of the largest construction equipment rental providers in the United States (the "U.S."), announced today that it has priced its previously announced offering (the "Offering") of $1,350 million in aggregate principal amount of 7.125% senior secured second lien notes due 2034 (the "Notes"), representing an increase of $300 million in aggregate principal amount from the previously announced proposed offering size. The Notes will be sold to investors at a price of 100% of the principal amount thereof. EquipmentShare intends to use the net p

/NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES./TORONTO, June 16, 2026 /CNW/ - Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF) (NYSE:SLF) (the "Company") announced today that it intends to issue in Canada $750 million principal amount of Series 2026-1 Subordinated Unsecured 4.21% Fixed/Floating Debentures due 2038 (the "Debentures"). The offering is expected to close on June 19, 2026. The net proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, which may include investments in subsidiaries, repayment of indebtedness and other strategic investments.Details of the offering will be set out in a pricing supplement that the Company intends to issue pursuant to its sh

The Board of Directors of U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB) has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.52 per common share, payable July 15, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 30, 2026. At this quarterly dividend rate, the annual dividend is equivalent to $2.08 per common share. The Board of Directors also declared the following: A regular quarterly dividend of $1,252.441 per share (equivalent to $12.524410 per depositary share) on the Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock of U.S. Bancorp, payable July 15, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 30, 2026. A regular quarterly dividend of $286.568 per share (equivalent to $

Kennedy-Wilson, Inc. (the "Issuer"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of global real estate investment company Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or "Kennedy Wilson"), today announced the expiration and results of its previously announced offer to purchase for cash (the "Offer") any and all of its outstanding 5.000% Senior Notes due 2031 (the "Notes"), upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase, dated May 15, 2026 (the "Offer to Purchase"). The Offer was made pursuant to the Fundamental Change Offer provisions of the indenture governing the Notes (the "Indenture") in connection with the acquisition of the Company pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of M

VANCOUVER, BC, June 16, 2026 /CNW/ - Orla Mining Ltd. (TSX:OLA) (NYSE:ORLA) ("Orla" or the "Company") is pleased to report the voting results for the election of its Board of Directors, which took place at the Company's Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders ("AGM") held today. All nominees, as set forth in the Company's Management Information Circular dated May 8, 2026, were elected as directors of Orla at the AGM. Detailed results of the votes are set out below: NomineeVotes For% ForVotes Against% AgainstCharles Jeannes249,433,61399.91231,8970.09Jason Simpson249,474,10599.92191,4060.08Jean Robitaille229,883,30892.

BRANFORD, Conn., June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Azitra, Inc. (NYSE:AZTR), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for precision dermatology, today announced that Cofounder and Chief Operating Officer, Travis Whitfill Ph.D., MPH, will present at BIO International Convention, being held June 22-25, 2026, in San Diego, California. The presentation will highlight recent updates and progress in Azitra's pipeline, including the launch of an innovative protein and peptide program for the cosmetic and cosmeceutical markets leveraging proprietary filaggrin technologies.Presentation Details:Ev

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With tropical storm watches now in place for portions of the Gulf Coast, Verizon is reassuring residents, businesses, and first responders that its network and emergency response teams are ready to maintain critical connectivity. As part of its year-round preparation, Verizon builds a highly resilient network ecosystem utilizing built-in backup power, redundant fiber routes, and hardened infrastructure. In addition, nearly 3,000 mobile assets—including portable cell sites, mobile command centers, and temporary tower structures—are staged across the country and prepared for rapid deployment to the hardest-hit areas. Groundbreaking Tec

LONG BEACH, Calif., June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California Resources Corporation (NYSE:CRC) (the "Company") announced today the pricing of its private offering of $550 million in aggregate principal amount of its 7.250% senior unsecured notes due 2035 (the "Notes") at par. The Notes will be guaranteed by all of the Company's existing subsidiaries that guarantee its revolving credit facility, its 8.250% senior notes due 2029 (the "2029 Notes") and its 7.000% senior notes due 2034, and certain future subsidiaries. The offering is expected to close on June 26, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. The Company estimates that the net proceeds from the offering will be approximat

MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE:AZO), today, announced its Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of an additional $1.5 billion of the Company's common stock in connection with its ongoing share repurchase program. Since the inception of the repurchase program in 1998, and including the above amount, AutoZone's Board of Directors has authorized $42.2 billion in share repurchases. "Our disciplined capital allocation approach continues to allow us to generate strong free cash flow, invest in growth, and increase our share buyback authorization while maintaining investment grade credit ratings," said Jamere Jackson, Chief Financial Officer.  Abou

Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) announced today that The Wizard of Oz at Sphere has generated over $400 million in ticket sales and has sold more than 3 million total tickets since opening in Las Vegas on August 28th, 2025. Tickets for The Wizard of Oz at Sphere are on sale now at thesphere.com. About Sphere Entertainment Co. Sphere Entertainment Co. is a leader in immersive experiences, technology and media. The Company includes Sphere, an experiential medium powered by advanced technologies. The first Sphere opened in Las Vegas, with plans also announced for Sphere venues in Abu Dhabi and National Harbor. In addition, the Company includes MSG Networks, which operates two regiona

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dime Commercial Bancshares, Inc. (the "Company" or "Dime") (NYSE:DCOM), the parent company of Dime Commercial Bank (the "Bank"), announced that Kroll Bond Rating Agency ("KBRA"), in a report dated June 16, 2026, issued a "Positive" ratings Outlook for Dime. KBRA affirmed the deposit and senior unsecured debt ratings of BBB+ for Dime Commercial Bank. According to the KBRA report, the ratings and "Positive" Outlook reflects management's successful execution of its operating strategies, notably its deposit gathering and loan portfolio diversification initiatives. These efforts have contributed to stronger earnings, improved capital and rese

Reminds Shareholders to Vote; Proxies must be returned by 10:00 a.m. (Pacific time) on Friday, June 19, 2026 Provides Update on Board Leadership Transition VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eldorado Gold Corporation (TSX:ELD, NYSE:EGO) ("Eldorado" or the "Company") reminds its shareholders that the Company's 2026 annual meeting of shareholders will be held at 10:00 a.m. (Pacific time) on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 in a physical and virtual hybrid format. Registered shareholders and duly appointed proxyholders may attend in person at 550 Burrard Street, Suite 2900, Vancouver, BC, V6C 0A3 or online at https://meetnow.global/MKZ9Z9W. To be valid, proxies for the mee

U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB), parent company of U.S. Bank, announced today that Brian Mauney will join the company as head of Investor Relations. He will be based in New York and will lead the company's investor relations strategy, with a focus on strengthening how U.S. Bancorp communicates its long-term growth strategy and financial performance to the investment community. In this role, Mauney will serve as a key advisor to executive leadership, providing insight into investor sentiment and market trends. He will oversee relationships with institutional investors, sell-side analysts and other stakeholders. "Clear, consistent communication with investors is critical as we operate in a comple