The Free Press (Kinston, NC)

BEIJING, July 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- "AI development should not be a solo performance by a single country, but a symphony of international cooperation," Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday while addressing the opening ceremony of the 2026 World AI Conference (WAIC) and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance, stressing that China is ready to be more open, take more practical actions, and assume a more visionary perspective.

SHANGHAI, July 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At WAIC 2026, KEENON Robotics is bringing humanoid and specialized service robots onto the same stage—not as competing concepts, but as complementary forms of embodied intelligence working across complete commercial service workflows. According to IDC, KEENON ranked first worldwide in commercial service robot shipments in 2025, while maintaining its leadership in the global delivery robot market.

NEW YORK, July 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of GeneDx Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: WGS) between April 16, 2025 and May 4, 2026, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important August 3, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline. So What: If you purchased GeneDx common stock during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

NEW YORK, July 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE: BMI) between April 18, 2024 and April 16, 2026, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important August 3, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline. So what: If you purchased Badger Meter common stock during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

TORONTO, July 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 16, 2026, Justice Marcus Koehnen of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice ordered CI Mutual Funds Inc. and AIC Limited to pay Class Members damages and interest in excess of $170 million.

Thousand Oaks, California - July 17, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Thrive Garden has introduced a comprehensive line of electroculture antennas and apparatus designed to help home gardeners harness atmospheric energy for enhanced plant growth. The organic gardening essentials provider now offers three distinct electroculture products that utilize copper components to conduct natural electromagnetic energy into garden soil.

July 17, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - CGH Injury Lawyers, a Denver plaintiff personal injury firm that has taken dozens of cases to verdict in Denver District Court, is addressing one of the most common questions injured Coloradans ask before calling a lawyer: if is it actually worth suing for a personal injury. The firm, formerly Cheney Galluzzi & Howard, marks 10 years of trial work in 2026.

Virguez Law Helps Georgia Families Navigate an Increasingly Complex Green Card Process Georgia - As federal immigration policies continue to evolve, individuals applying for lawful permanent residence are encountering increased documentation requirements, enhanced background reviews, and changing application procedures. Immigration attorneys say these developments are making careful preparation more important than ever for individuals and families seeking a Green Card.

Jonathan Pinkston, Santa Rosa, CA, USA Santa Rosa, California entrepreneur and holistic medical practitioner Jonathan Pinkston encourages people to take a systems-based approach to health, technology, and everyday life. Jonathan Pinkston is inviting people to slow down, step back, and look at the bigger picture. In a new open letter, he encourages individuals to rethink how they approach stress, health, work, and the growing role of technology in daily life.

Zurich, Zurich - July 17, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Zahnarztbleaching, Switzerland's comprehensive guide to professional teeth whitening, has expanded its educational resources to address the increasing demand for reliable information about dental bleaching procedures among Swiss consumers. The platform now offers enhanced cost guides, safety information, and science-based content to help patients make informed decisions about teeth whitening treatments.