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Global plastic pollution treaty talks extended in 'haze' of confusion
Talks on striking a global treaty on combating plastic pollution were extended an extra day into Friday but with no clear endgame in sight.
Trump's tariffs have not reduced Panama Canal traffic -- yet
Tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on dozens of countries have so far not affected container ship traffic through the Panama Canal, its administrator said Thursday.
YouTube turns to AI to spot children posing as adults
YouTube has started using artificial intelligence (AI) to figure out when users are children pretending to be adults on the popular video-sharing platform amid pressure to protect minors from sensitive content.
Oil prices rise ahead of US-Russia summit as stocks digest inflation data
Wall Street stocks finished little changed Thursday as markets absorbed a disappointing inflation report, while oil prices shot higher on the eve of a US-Russia summit on Ukraine.
Apple Watch gets revamped blood oxygen feature
Apple on Thursday said some of its top smartwatch models are getting a redesigned blood oxygen sensing feature, sidelined for several years by a patent dispute.
Global plastic pollution treaty talks in a 'haze'
Countries scrambled Thursday to secure a global agreement on tackling plastic pollution as 10-day talks headed towards overtime, with one diplomat saying negotiators were in a "haze" on how to find common ground.
Apple rejects Musk claim of App Store bias
Apple on Thursday rejected Elon Musk's claim that its digital App Store favors OpenAI's ChatGPT over his company's Grok and other rival AI assistants.
Air Canada cancels flights over strike threat
Air Canada began cancelling flights on Thursday after receiving a strike notice from the flight attendants' union, warning all operations could be shut down by Saturday.
UN warns Russia, Israel of conflict sex crimes listing risk
The United Nations warned Israel and Russia on Thursday that their militaries faced being listed as parties suspected of committing sexual violence in conflict in light of credible evidence of violations.
US stocks drop as producer inflation surges
Wall Street shares fell Thursday as data showed US producer price inflation surged far more than expected in July, denting optimism that the Federal Reserve would soon start cutting interest rates.
Stocks diverge as bitcoin hits record high
European and Asian stock markets diverged Thursday and bitcoin hit a record high on the eve of landmark talks between US President Donald Trump and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on potentially ending the Ukraine war.
Japan's grand tea master Sen Genshitsu dies at 102: reports
Sen Genshitsu, a would-be kamikaze pilot who became a Japanese tea ceremony master preparing cups of matcha for world leaders and monarchs, died aged 102 on Thursday, reports said.
Germany's Thyssenkrupp cuts targets as US tariffs weigh
Thyssenkrupp's shares slumped Thursday as the struggling German industrial giant slashed its sales forecasts due to weak demand amid US President Donald Trump's tariff onslaught.
UK economy slows less than feared after tariffs
Britain's economy performed better than expected in the second quarter as it weathered the impact of US tariffs and a higher UK business tax, official data showed Thursday.
Markets mixed as bitcoin hits new high
Markets were mixed Thursday, with Japan's Nikkei down as bitcoin hit a new high and investors braced for talks between the US and Russian presidents in Alaska.
French dictionary gets bad rap over Congolese banana leaf dish
Diners flock to the terrace of Mother Antho Aembe's restaurant in downtown Kinshasa to enjoy "liboke", blissfully unaware of the linguistic brouhaha surrounding the Democratic Republic of Congo's national dish.
Asian markets mixed as bitcoin surges to new high
Bitcoin hit a new peak during early Asian trading on Thursday, as the yen surged after the US Treasury Secretary said he expects Japan to hike interest rates.
Bolivia presidential hopefuls make last push for votes
Bolivia's presidential candidates made a final push for votes on Wednesday ahead of elections on the weekend set to end 20 years of socialist rule.
Trump orders space regulations eased in win for Musk
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday easing regulations for the private space industry, including eliminating some environmental reviews, in a move likely to please his erstwhile advisor Elon Musk.
Right Season Confirms Implementation of Share Split
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / August 14, 2025 / Right Season Investments Corp. (TSXV:LITT), ("Right Season" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it will move forward with the implementation of its previously announced forward share-split on the basis of fifteen common shares for every one common share held by shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 21, 2025. Shareholders of record as of that date can expect to receive a DRS statement for their additional shares as a result of the split. The split was approved by the board of directors of the Company on August 1, 2025 and shareholder approval was not required.
Endo GUC Trust Provides Its Second Quarter 2025 Report
WHITE PLAINS, NY / ACCESS Newswire / August 14, 2025 / Matthew Dundon, Trustee of the Endo GUC Trust, formed upon the exit from Chapter 11 proceedings of Endo International plc and its affiliated debtors, announced that the Endo GUC Trust has released the attached financial statements and discussion for the quarter ended June, 2025, supplemented by a summary of material events which occurred from July 1, 2025 to August 12, 2025.
SWK Holdings Corporation Announces Financial Results for Second Quarter 2025
Conference Call Scheduled for Friday, August 15, 2025, at 09:00 a.m. CSTCorporate HighlightsSecond quarter 2025 GAAP net income was $3.5 million, compared with GAAP net income of $3.7 million for the second quarter 2024.Second quarter 2025 finance receivables segment adjusted non-GAAP net income was $4.6 million, compared with adjusted non-GAAP net income of $2.6 million for the second quarter 2024.As of June 30, 2025, net finance receivables were $237.6 million, a 10.4% decrease from June 30, 2024 driven primarily by the monetization of the majority of SWK's royalty portfolio.The second quarter 2025 effective yield was 14.1%, a 50 basis point decrease from second quarter 2024.As of June 30, 2025, GAAP book value per share was $20.23, an 11.0% decrease from $22.72 on June 30, 2024. When adjusted to exclude the $4.00 per share dividend paid during the quarter, this figure would have been $24.46, a 6.8% increase year-over-year.As of June 30, 2025, non-GAAP tangible financing book value per share was $18.47, an 8.3% decrease from $20.14 as of June 30, 2024. When adjusted to exclude the $4.00 per share dividend paid during the quarter, this figure would have been $22.50, an 11.7% increase year-over-year.
PEDEVCO Announces Q2 2025 Financial Results and Operations Update
HOUSTON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / August 14, 2025 / PEDEVCO Corp. (NYSE American:PED) ("PEDEVCO" or the "Company"), an energy company engaged in the acquisition and development of strategic, high growth energy projects in the U.S., today announced its financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and provided an operations update.
Sadot Group, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results
Fifth Consecutive Quarter of Positive Net Income and EBITDA,Gross Margin increased to 4.4%
Blue Dolphin Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Total gross profit of $0.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and $6.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025.Net loss of $1.7 million, or a loss of $0.12 per share for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and net income of $0.5 million, or $0.03 per share for the six months ended June 30, 2025.Consolidated earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation, and amortization ("EBITDA") of $0.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and $5.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025.
SMX Paves a Unified Path to Success as UN Plastics Treaty Talks Work Toward Solutions (NASDAQ: SMX)
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / August 14, 2025 / This month's United Nations plastics treaty talks have captured global attention. The Guardian, Channel NewsAsia, and Reuters have all highlighted the scale and significance of the negotiations and the complexity of balancing environmental ambition with economic realities. Delegates, industry representatives, NGOs, and policymakers have brought forward deeply held convictions about the best way to protect the planet while preserving livelihoods.
Auschwitz Jewish Center Foundation Condemns Toronto International Film Festival for Pulling Israeli Documentary
Imagine Asking Hitler for Permission to Show Nazi War Crimes
Presidio Property Trust, Inc. Announces Earnings for the Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2025
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA / ACCESS Newswire / August 14, 2025 / Presidio Property Trust, Inc. (Nasdaq:SQFT, SQFTP, SQFTW) (the "Company"), an internally managed, diversified real estate investment trust ("REIT"), today reported earnings for its three months ended June 30, 2025.
George Risk Industries, Inc. Fiscal Year End 2025 and Annual Dividend Annoucement
KIMBALL, NE / ACCESS Newswire / August 14, 2025 / GEORGE RISK INDUSTRIES, INC., (KNOWN AS "GRI") (OTCMKTS (Pink Sheets):RSKIA), a diversified and leading American manufacturer of a wide variety of products in the security and proximity sensor industries, wrapped its fiscal year ending April 30, 2025 with a net profit of 31.65% of net sales. Net sales for the current fiscal year were $22,538,000, up 3.54% over the previous fiscal year. Net income for the year ended April 30, 2025 was $7,133,000, a slight decrease of 5.62% from the reported net income of $7,558,000 for the year ended April 30, 2024. Earnings per common share ("EPS") for the years ended April 30, 2025 and 2024 was at $1.46 per share and $1.54 per share, respectively.
Announcing the 2025 Sound Money Legislators of the Year
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA / ACCESS Newswire / August 14, 2025 / One of America's largest national precious metals dealers and the nation's leading sound money public policy group today recognized two outstanding state lawmakers for their leadership in advancing sound money policies in 2025.
High Costs Threaten Labor Day Road Trip Tradition for Many Californians
The price of fuel across the state remains among the highest in the nation, with drivers paying well over the national average per gallon. For working families and retirees who rely on their vehicles for summer getaways, the cost of filling up is hitting hard. California's own Public Policy Institute has found that households in the state's bottom 20% of income spend about 16% of their earnings on gas alone, leaving little room in the budget for vacations.
Next Dynamics Completes Acquisition of Integrated Launcher Solutions Inc.
Strategic transaction adds three proprietary defense systems to Next Dynamics' portfolio, strengthens U.S. federal and military relationships, and accelerates entry into the $17.9 billion less-lethal weapons market.