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Operário-PR and Botafogo-SP are meeting in a Brazilian Série B fixture, with sports outlet ESPN Brasil publishing viewing information, kick-off time, predictions and probable line-ups ahead of the match. Fans are searching for how to follow the game live and for analysis of both sides' form and expected squads in Brazil's second division.
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The full catalogue of the manga 'Keroro Gunso' will be available to read for free during a two-day fair titled 'Anime is Almost Here! Read All of Keroro Gunso', running Thursday 1 and Friday 2 October 2026. The event, announced via PR Times, is timed directly before a new anime adaptation of the frog-alien comedy, prompting fans in Japan to revisit the entire series in advance.
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Green Carbon has announced it will exhibit at CEATEC 2026, one of Japan's largest digital technology trade shows. The announcement was carried by PR TIMES and picked up by Japanese media, drawing attention as exhibitors begin unveiling their plans for the major tech event.
- 4BIXBI Pet Extends Clean Label Certification to Six Cat Kibble Recipes▼BIXBI Pet Extends Clean Label Project® Certification to Six Cat Kibble Recipes
BIXBI Pet has extended its Clean Label Project certification to cover six of its cat kibble recipes, expanding the independent certification program beyond its existing products. The certification tests pet food for contaminants and purity standards. The announcement, distributed via PR Newswire, signals the company's push to position its cat food line as meeting third-party cleanliness benchmarks amid growing consumer scrutiny of pet food ingredients.
- 5ROOMBIKE FIT tops Rakuten fitness bike weekly ranking for 30th week▼https://www. wacoca.com/life/469121/ 「ROOMBIKE FIT」、楽天市場のフィットネスバイク週間ランキングで1位を通算30週獲得 | PR Times # fitness # Fittonesu #
The exercise bike model ROOMBIKE FIT has reached number one a combined 30 times in Rakuten Ichiba's weekly fitness bike ranking, according to a PR Times announcement. The milestone highlights sustained consumer demand for home fitness equipment in Japan, where stationary bikes remain a popular option for indoor workouts.
- 6Burn 0.22.0 released with faster builds and autotuning●Burn 0.22.0: Faster Builds, Easier Extensions, and Smarter Autotuning https://tracel.ai/blog/release-0.22.0/ # Rust # Pr
The Burn deep learning framework, written in Rust, has released version 0.22.0. According to the announcement, the update brings faster compile and build times, an easier API for writing extensions, and improved autotuning that selects better settings for running models on different hardware. Developers following the Rust AI ecosystem are sharing the release notes.
- 7V2 Communications Launches Public Sector Practice▼V2 Communications Launches Public Sector Practice to Help Technology Companies Build Trust and Visibility with Government Buyers
PR firm V2 Communications has announced the launch of a dedicated public sector practice aimed at helping technology companies build trust and visibility with government buyers. The new unit will focus on communications strategies tailored to the procurement and policy environment of public agencies, where tech vendors face heightened scrutiny. The announcement was carried by business news outlets but has so far drawn limited public engagement.
- 830 Investors, Founders and Policymakers Join DeepVerse DeepTech Centre▼30 Investors, Founders and Policymakers join DeepVerse, Startup Policy Forum's Centre for DeepTech Innovation
The Startup Policy Forum has launched DeepVerse, a Centre for DeepTech Innovation, bringing together 30 investors, founders and policymakers. The initiative aims to connect capital, entrepreneurship and policy expertise to support deep technology startups. The announcement was carried by PR Newswire and picked up by Yahoo Finance, drawing attention from the startup and venture community.
- 9Readers share favourite Kobo Plus picks for September●Books: Favourite Kobo Plus reads, Sept’26 For the first time, I did the Kobo Plus Read and Listen subscription, which pr
A reader has tried the Kobo Plus Read and Listen subscription for the first time, pairing e-books with audiobooks, and shared their September favourites. Highlights include the Murderbot series, Gideon the Ninth and The Expanse in audio format, with the combined subscription described as a step up from the usual e-book-only plan.
- 10Manchester City fan torn over Premier League season hopes●I'm made up but at the same time what's the point with Shamchester City, it might end up as nothing/messed up season #Pr
A football fan is celebrating a result while voicing frustration with Manchester City, calling the club 'Shamchester City' and warning the season could still end up as nothing despite the good feeling. The comment reflects a mix of joy and scepticism common among supporters of a club whose campaign and off-field controversies leave many unsure how much the successes will ultimately matter.
- 11Tunisia replaces jail terms with fines for false news offences●Tunisia softens its ‘false news’ penalty. What really changed, and why now? https://www. aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/2/t
Tunisia has amended its so-called 'false news' law so that first-time offences now carry fines rather than prison sentences. The change, reported by Al Jazeera, raises questions about how significant the reform really is and why the government chose this moment. Critics have long argued the law has been used to restrict press freedom and prosecute journalists, so observers are weighing whether the softening marks genuine progress or a cosmetic adjustment that leaves the statute intact.
- 12Bluevine Teams With Coverdash to Embed Insurance for Small Businesses●Bluevine and Coverdash Partner to Bring Embedded Business Insurance to Small Businesses
Bluevine and Coverdash have announced a partnership to offer embedded business insurance to small businesses through Bluevine's banking platform. The deal means small business customers will be able to access insurance products directly alongside their financial services, rather than going through a separate broker. The announcement was distributed via PR Newswire; details on coverage types, pricing and rollout timing were not included in the available reporting.
- 13Crunch Fitness Franchisee Runs One-Day Cyber Sale in Garland▼Crunch Fitness Franchisee Announces One-Day Only Cyber Sale for Crunch Garland
A Crunch Fitness franchisee is holding a one-day only Cyber Sale for its Crunch Garland location in Garland, Texas, according to a press release carried by PR Newswire and Morningstar. The promotion offers prospective members a limited-time discount on gym memberships as part of Cyber Monday-style deals.
- 14ConnX to Integrate Intel Edge AI into MaestroIQ Platform▼ConnX to Integrate Intel Edge AI Technology Into MaestroIQ™ Platform
ConnX has announced plans to integrate Intel's edge AI technology into its MaestroIQ platform. The announcement was carried by PR Newswire, though no details on timing, specific Intel hardware or software involved, or expected customer benefits were provided. The news suggests a partnership aimed at bringing AI-driven capabilities to ConnX's networking or communications offerings, but further specifics remain limited pending fuller disclosure.
- 15Control Resonant moves its new hero beyond the Oldest House●🎮 Why Control Resonant Had to Take Our New Hero Outside Some players wish Remedy's new action sequel had retained its pr
Remedy's upcoming action sequel Control Resonant is taking its new protagonist outside the Oldest House, the brutalist headquarters that defined the original game. Some fans have expressed disappointment that the beloved setting may not be central this time, but a Kotaku piece argues the change is the right choice for the new story, allowing the sequel to expand the Control universe rather than retread familiar corridors.
- 16Poppy Playtime multiplayer prequel opens free beta on Steam●There's something even scarier than Huggy Wuggy in the Playtime toy factory this weekend Poppy Playtime's multiplayer pr
Escape from Playtime, a multiplayer prequel to Poppy Playtime, has launched an open beta on Steam running until Sunday, letting players explore the horror toy factory before Huggy Wuggy. PC Gamer highlighted the limited-time trial, and horror gaming fans are discussing what the co-op spin-off means for the franchise's expansion beyond its single-player chapters.
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Crunch Fitness's Stone Mountain location has announced a one-day cyber sale, offering discounted memberships or promotions for a limited time. The announcement was distributed via PR Newswire. Details of the exact discount and terms were not included in the available information, but the promotion appears tied to the Cyber Monday shopping period.
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Lucy Goods has announced a partnership with NBA Hall of Famer Gary Payton, according to a press release distributed via PR Newswire. The announcement gives the brand a high-profile sports figure as its partner, with Payton, a nine-time NBA All-Star best known for his years with the Seattle SuperSonics, lending his name and public profile to the collaboration. Further details about the scope of the deal have not been disclosed.
- 19CROSSMARK and Pogo Partner on Real-Time Shopper Insights●CROSSMARK and Pogo Bring Real-Time Shopper Insights to Retail Decision-Making
CROSSMARK and Pogo announced a partnership to bring real-time shopper insights to retail decision-making. The collaboration aims to give retailers and brands faster access to consumer behavior data, helping them adjust merchandising and promotional strategies more quickly. The announcement was carried on PR Newswire, though details on specific deployments or clients have not yet been shared, and industry reaction is still limited.