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WESTMINSTER, CA / ACCESS Newswire / April 20, 2026 / BioLargo, Inc. (OTCQX:BLGO), a cleantech innovator focused on sustainable water and environmental solutions, announced that its engineering subsidiary, BioLargo Engineering, Science & Technologies, Inc. (BLEST), has been awarded a $1.2 million contract to design a pilot-scale minerals processing facility that will support the remediation and beneficial reuse of a legacy mineral waste deposit associated with a historically impacted site in the western United States. Working with a private client, BLEST's engineers will incorporate its proprietary and patented process that will convert these non-hazardous waste materials into valuable commercial products.

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 20, 2026 / Fast Finance Pay Corp. (OTC PINK:FFPP)(Nasdaq:FFPP) today announced the official launch of OK.pay, a key milestone in the commercial rollout of its OK.secure platform. The newly introduced payment and Visa service is now live and available to customers across the European Economic Area (EEA). Users can open a personal IBAN account directly within the OK.pay app, denominated in EUR.

Enables insurance, banking, and financial services enterprises to build, run, and govern AI at scale across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments through a unified operating system layer

"MMJ International Holdings Joins Smart Approaches to Marijuana et al, Federal Challenge to CMS Hemp Program on 4/20: "Botanical Therapies Must Meet FDA Standards-Not Political Timelines" said Duane Boise MMJ International Holdings CEO.

Automation-Driven Expansion Accelerates the Pneumatic Conveying Diverters Market as Industries Prioritize Efficient, Contamination-Free Bulk Material Handling Systems

A high-potency THC beverage you drink first... then use again.

A Shadow Work Retreat That Turns Self-Deception Into Self-Discovery

Bionic Bloom and Neurodivergent Empowerment Institute Launch Integrated Case Management Services to Close Gaps in Patient Care

SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / April 20, 2026 / Elektros Inc. (OTC:ELEK) today announced continued development of its patented electric vehicle (EV) charging technology, strategically positioned within one of the fastest-growing global markets: EV infrastructure.

NEWTON, NC / ACCESS Newswire / April 20, 2026 / Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEBK) (the "Company"), the parent company of Peoples Bank (the "Bank"), reported first quarter 2026 results with highlights as follows:

Rebranding with new logo and visual identity reflects the beginning of the digital wallet and smart shopping app's evolution into a complete consumer finance solution providing lasting value to users.

With 89% of micro-market operators battling soaring shrinkage rates, the demand for secured micro-markets has never been greater. HABCO is meeting that demand head-on, adopting SHEKEL WeightAI™ as the intelligence standard within its intelligent refrigeration platforms.

Authorization provides regulated capability to evaluate emerging therapeutic approaches alongside Phase 2 CALMA trial approaching completion

The Best Deep Plane Facelift is done by Dr. Alberico Sessa in Florida

A 4/20 Message From MMJ Leadership

The Endeavor Air Captain shares why experienced pilots have an obligation to guide the next generation.

Bionic Bloom and Neurodivergent Empowerment Institute Launch Integrated Case Management Services to Close Gaps in Patient Care

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / April 20, 2026 / TripSitter Clinic Ltd. (the "Company" or "TripSitter") (CSE:KETA) announces that it has been identified by the plaintiffs as a respondent in discovery in connection with a negligence and wrongful death lawsuit filed in the State of Illinois.

A defining moment for the future of mental health, and for Biomind's mission to transform neuropsychiatric care through next-generation psychedelic medicines

Company secures Commitment Letter from a leading financial institution of up to $22.5M to finance proposed acquisition of Dura Control Systems (DCS)

34-Year CIA Veteran, Trailblazer Medal Recipient, and Pioneer of Groundbreaking Intelligence Capabilities Brings Unmatched Expertise in Secure Systems, RF Technologies, and Operational Security to Sekur's Leadership Team - Leading Sekur's entry into defense communications technology

$50 Million Tender Award is Part of $1.7 Billion Eastern Border Security Barrier Initiative Led by Israeli Ministry of Defense

MIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / April 20, 2026 / Aimwell Partners (OTC Pink:AIMN) Aimwell Bio today officially opened applications for its exclusive Founding Cohort, a high-fidelity intelligence network designed to bridge the "Verification Gap" currently exposing medical practitioners and biopharma scientists to unprecedented professional risk.

PORT WASHINGTON, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 20, 2026 / Global Industrial Company (NYSE:GIC), a value-added national distributor and source for industrial equipment and supplies, today announced that it will release financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, after U.S. market hours.

Proprietary single-side operation addresses key customer pain points; ~strong pre-order demand and early distributor demand support 2026 revenue guidance

Grape Skin-Carob Synergy Antioxidant Systems Market Outlook 2026-2036 | Polyphenolic Blends, Shelf-Life Stability, and Bakery Applications Accelerate Growth By FMI Report

Director of Michigan's statewide radio system brings hands-on leadership in mission-critical public safety communications

ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / April 20, 2026 / RedChip Companies, an industry leader in investor relations, media, and research for microcap and small-cap companies, today announced that on-demand replays from its Biotech Resurgence: Platforms and Pipelines of Today's Innovators investor conference, held April 16, 2026, are now available.

Businesses Can Ensure That Regulatory and Industry Mandates Are Being Satisfied by Internal Teams and Outsourced Providers

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CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / April 20, 2026 / NXT Energy Solutions Inc. ("NXT" or the "Company") (TSX:SFD)(OTCQB:NSFDF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Gerry Sheehan as Chief Executive Officer, effective April 20, 2026. Mr. Sheehan is a professional geologist, geophysicist and executive manager serving as a director of NXT since 2021. Mr. Sheehan's experience and relationships will add great value to NXT as the company scales up its survey activities in areas of substantial potential in a world demanding new sources of oil and gas. His 40 years of experience have included early-stage oil and gas basin evaluation, field appraisal and development, satellite remote sensing and non-conventional resource assessments working with government, large and small E&P independents, State oil companies and regulators. His technical and business development experience in Africa, South Asia, and Europe aligns with NXT's growth initiatives. Mr. Sheehan's many accomplishments include being a founding member of the technical team of Tullow Oil Plc for almost 20 years where he served as International Exploration Manager from 1998 to 2004 directing technical activities on wide geographies including North and West Africa, the Indian subcontinent and Europe.

Unifies five specialized companies to deliver specialized solutions across the aircraft lifecycle

Oshyn's "Agentic" approach automates routine implementation, allowing human experts to prioritize strategy while ensuring sites are optimized for both users and generative search engines.

New TV and Digital Ad Hits the Air as Campaign Surpasses $2.3 Million Raised This Cycle and Tops 200 Volunteers, Sharpening the Contrast With Republicans Ken Calvert and Young Kim

SARASOTA, FL / ACCESS Newswire / April 20, 2026 / NetReputation, a leading online reputation management and digital services provider, will host a free webinar on SEO and Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) for business and marketing professionals looking to stay competitive as AI continues to reshape how search results are surfaced and how brands get discovered.

New offering combines TPRM-specific, AI-powered analysis with deep GRC expertise and agentic workflows to manage and accelerate vendor risk assessments

Demand for sprouted brown rice protein is rising steadily, driven by increasing adoption of plant-based diets, allergen-free protein systems, and clean-label nutrition products, positioning it as a premium ingredient in the evolving global protein market.

MIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / April 20, 2026 / Digi Power X Inc. (Nasdaq:DGXX)(Cboe Canada:DGX) (the "Company" and "Digi Power X"), a Miami-based AI infrastructure operator, today announced that it has entered into a bare metal GPU rental agreement (the "Agreement") with SubQ AI ("SubQ"), a next-generation AI company. The 24-month contract carries an expected total contract value ("TCV") of approximately $19.6 million and becomes effective May 15, 2026.

DONGGUAN, CN / ACCESS Newswire / April 20, 2026 / In today's world, where smart technology is rapidly advancing, everyone's attention is often drawn to popular consumer products such as cool drones, cleaning robots, and autonomous vehicles. However, we often overlook a small yet crucial hero: the servo system and micro-actuator. These tiny components are the true "hearts" that make all these innovative products function in our daily lives.

Expanding US investor access for SLAM's New Brunswick gold and critical mineral portfolio

West Fargo entrepreneur and Energized 4 Life CEO Jason Markusen calls for a return to leadership grounded in consistent behavior and genuine accountability.

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 20, 2026 / Apollo Group TV has published updated guidance on their official website in order to better inform users about how to find the platform, use the interface, and do so in a location that is right.

BERKELEY, CA / ACCESS Newswire / April 20, 2026 / Helio Corporation (OTC PINK:HLEO) ("Helio" or the "Company"), a developer of advanced space power and engineering solutions supporting next-generation space infrastructure, today announced the filing of its initial set of trademark applications with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), through its operational subsidiary HelioSpace Corporation ("Helio" or the "Company"), marking a strategic step in building a comprehensive intellectual property framework designed to support long-term leadership in the rapidly evolving commercial space economy. As competition intensifies across lunar and space-based infrastructure, Helio's early action to secure key brand identifiers and technology rights reflects a broader industry shift toward ownership of the foundational assets that will define the next generation of space companies.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / April 20, 2026 / Formation Metals Inc. ("Formation" or the "Company") (CSE:FOMO)(FSE:VF1)(OTCQB:FOMTF), a North American mineral acquisition and exploration company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Michael Dehn to the Board of Directors of the Company, effective immediately.

State to Provide ~$200 Million in Potential Tax Incentives for NioCorp Over First 10 Years of Operations Upon NioCorp Meeting the Program's Job Creation and Investment Requirements

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / April 20, 2026 / Roxmore Resources Inc. (TSX:RM)(OTCQX:GARLF) ("Roxmore" or "the Company") is pleased to report the results of its Preliminary Economic Assessment ("PEA") for its 100% owned Converse Gold Project ("Converse" or "the Project"), located on the Battle Mountain - Eureka Trend in Nevada, USA.

With logistics delays expected to increase, more businesses are turning to contract language, like force majeure clauses, to understand their options when shipments stall.

New fund strengthens Lumira's Canadian leadership in healthcare venture investing, enables expanded focus on secondary North American ecosystems

UDIM, ISRAEL / ACCESS Newswire / April 20, 2026 / El Yam Aluminium has published a general update outlining its aluminium pergola solutions and the scope of projects it supports across different sectors. The update provides a broad overview of how the company approaches outdoor structures and how its systems are applied in residential, commercial, and hospitality environments.

AUSTIN, TX / ACCESS Newswire / April 20, 2026 / Thermon Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:THR) ("Thermon"), today announced accelerating order and quoting activity across key new product platforms, led by strong demand for its liquid load bank solutions serving the rapidly expanding data center market. The company's quote log for liquid load banks has expanded to over $100 million as of April 2026, up nearly 70% from just two months ago.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / April 20, 2026 / Jaguar Mining Inc. (the "Company") (TSX:JAG) is pleased to announce its operating results for the first quarter of 2026. These results demonstrate the Company's ongoing commitment to resilient and strategic operations, with continued progress towards safe and sustainable practices at its MTL (Turmalina Mine) and CCA (Caete) Complexes. Full financial results for the quarter will be reported and filed on SEDAR+. All figures are in US Dollars, unless otherwise expressed.

Tigerless Health, Inc. is a New York-based Insurtech company leveraging data and AI to simplify how consumers access and navigate insurance.

BATON ROUGE, LA / ACCESS Newswire / April 20, 2026 / Investar Holding Corporation ("Investar") (NASDAQ:ISTR), the holding company for Investar Bank, National Association (the "Bank"), today announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Investar reported net income available to common shareholders of $11.5 million, or $0.77 per diluted common share, for the first quarter of 2026, compared to net income available to common shareholders of $5.4 million, or $0.51 per diluted common share, for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, and net income available to common shareholders of $6.3 million, or $0.63 per diluted common share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2025.

The reusable makeup remover pad market is expanding steadily, driven by rising demand for sustainable beauty products and increasing adoption of washable, low-waste skincare solutions worldwide

High-solids acrylic polyol resins market grows with low-VOC demand, driven by regulations, industrial coatings performance needs, and rising adoption in emerging markets.

New metadata visibility and governance layer unifies discovery, lineage, governance, and AI-driven context across OT and IT systems.

Global fruit vinegar market expands steadily as wellness trends, clean-label demand, and culinary applications drive adoption across households and food industries worldwide

The completed 3D geological model defines a historical high-grade copper shell at the 100%-owned Bornite Project, identifies priority expansion targets on the southeast and northwest flanks, and outlines significant opportunity for multi-element upside not previously assessed.

Global PPWR-compliant PE/PP pouch recycling systems market is surging as strict regulations, circular goals, and demand for high-purity recycled plastics drive upgrades.

Genflow Biosciences Enters Strategic Technology Collaboration with Acuitas Therapeutics - Fully Funded, Non-Dilutive Access to World-Class LNP Delivery Platform

Purchase of own shares

QNX OS for Safety 8.0 and NVIDIA IGX Thor deliver a unified platform for real‑time control, functional safety, and AI at the industrial edge

Rolling over a 401(k) into a Gold IRA is a strategy many investors use to diversify retirement savings and protect against market volatility and inflation. While the process is relatively straightforward, it involves specific rules and steps that must be followed carefully to avoid taxes and penalties.

New York City developer Michael Kadoe shares the practical building standards that guide his real estate development practice, shaped by decades of work across fashion, construction, and property renovation, including a project recognized as one of the most eco-efficient residential builds in the city.

Plano, Texas podiatrist Dr. Hope Jacoby is urging patients and care providers to treat lower extremity conditions earlier, before complications become serious.

Robert Massimi, CEO of RM Global Advisors in Saddle River, New Jersey, outlines how the boundary between commerce and culture is changing.

Dallas-based communications professional Prewett Asher says the gap between government action and public understanding is a communication failure - and one that can be fixed.

Nashville HR executive LaTosha Kerley is encouraging organizations to rethink how they evaluate talent, arguing that non-linear career paths reflect capabilities that standard hiring frameworks regularly miss.

Scottsdale, Arizona-based pain specialist Dr. Nikesh Seth describes the clinical and personal standards guiding care at his newly launched practice.

DELRAY BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / April 19, 2026 / When Conventional Lending Cannot Move Fast Enough

Centralized high‑performance controller built on QNX SDP 8.0 and QNX Hypervisor for Safety 8.0, consolidates digital cockpit and ADAS onto one holistic safety‑certified platform

New zones of high-grade mineralisation identified in open pit walls

SAN DIEGO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / April 19, 2026 / Modular Medical, Inc. ("Modular Medical" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:MODD), a leader in innovative, patient-centric insulin delivery, today announced the pricing of a registered direct offering (the "Offering") consisting of 750,000 shares of the Company's common stock at an offering price of $4.50 per share. The gross proceeds to the Company from the Offering are estimated to be approximately $3.4 million before deducting placement agent fees and other offering expenses. The Offering is expected to close on or about April 21, 2026, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / April 19, 2026 / Elektros Inc. (OTC:ELEK) today announced continued development of its patented multi-port electric vehicle (EV) charging system, designed to significantly improve charging efficiency, infrastructure utilization, and scalability as global EV adoption accelerates.

SALEM, MA / ACCESS Newswire / April 19, 2026 / Dekáf Coffee Roasters has introduced Series 001 Drinkware, marking the first release in its official merchandise collection and extending the brand's decaf-first philosophy beyond coffee and into everyday tools. The launch reflects a deliberate move from consumable products to functional objects designed to support daily coffee rituals with longevity and intention.