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Japan births in 2024 fell below 700,000 for first time
The number of births in Japan last year fell below 700,000 for the first time on record, government data showed Wednesday.

US-backed Gaza aid centres to close temporarily after 27 killed
Aid centres in hunger-wracked Gaza will temporarily close on Wednesday, a controversial US-backed agency said, with the Israeli army warning roads leading to distribution stations "are considered combat zones".

US doubles steel, aluminum tariffs as OECD ministers gather
The United States doubled steel and aluminum tariffs Wednesday, casting a pall on a gathering of OECD ministers as President Donald Trump's intensifying trade war weighs on the world economy.

Between freedom and restrictions, Syrians navigate new reality
Syrian singer Ishtar halted concerts when Islamist-led forces seized power nearly six months ago. She's now back on stage, but lingering fears have reshaped Damascus's nightlife scene.

Asian stocks track Wall St up after jobs data, Seoul surges on Lee win
Asian shares extended a global rise Wednesday following data indicating the US economy remained resilient, with South Korean equities and the won standing out as the election of a new president ended months of political paralysis.

GIPR Announces Sale of Two Properties and Full Repayment of CMBS Loan
TAMPA, FL / ACCESS Newswire / June 4, 2025 / Generation Income Properties, Inc. (NASDAQ:GIPR) ("GIPR" or the "Company"), today announced the successful sale of two assets-an Auburn University-occupied industrial building in Huntsville, Alabama, and a Starbucks-occupied retail property in Tampa, Florida-both of which were previously encumbered under a single commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) loan. The sales resulted in the full repayment of the loan's approximately $10.5 million principal balance, leaving the Company's remaining CMBS-encumbered property-a 7-Eleven in Washington, D.C.-completely unleveraged.

Air T to Present and Host 1x1 Investor Meetings at the 15th Annual East Coast IDEAS Investor Conference on June 11th & 12th in New York, NY
MINNEAPOLIS, MN / ACCESS Newswire / June 4, 2025 / Air T, Inc. (NASDAQ:AIRT) today announced Nick Swenson, CEO and Katrina Philp, Chief of Staff will present at the East Coast IDEAS Investor Conference on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at The Westin Times Square in New York, NY. The presentation is scheduled to begin at 10:45 ET. Air T will also host one-on-one meetings with investors. The presentation is webcast and can be accessed through the conference host's main website: https://www.threepartadvisors.com/east-coast.

Calvin B. Taylor Bankshares, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results
BERLIN, MD / ACCESS Newswire / June 4, 2025 / Calvin B. Taylor Bankshares, Inc. (the "Company") (OTCQX:TYCB), the holding company of Calvin B. Taylor Bank (the "Bank"), today reported net income for the first quarter 2025 ("1Q25") of $3.7 million, or $1.36 per share compared to net income of $3.5 million, or $1.29 per share for the fourth quarter of 2024 ("4Q24"), and net income of $3.0 million, or $1.08 per share for the first quarter of 2024 ("1Q24").

F&M Bank Corp. Announces Authorization of Stock Repurchase Program
Board of Directors authorizes repurchase of up to $2.2 million of Company's outstanding common stock.

Smith-Midland Announces Receipt of Nasdaq Letter
MIDLAND, VA / ACCESS Newswire / June 4, 2025 / Smith-Midland Corporation (NASDAQ:SMID) (the "Company"), a provider of innovative, high-quality proprietary and patented precast concrete products and systems, today announced it received a letter from Nasdaq, dated May 29, 2025, indicating that the Company has regained compliance as it relates to its Annual Report on Form 10-K ("10-K") for the year ended December 31, 2024. The Company's 10-K was filed on May 27, 2025.

Magnifi Financial Credit Union Expands With a New West Fargo Branch
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Judge Appoints Class Action Powerhouse to Lead TikTok Child Privacy Litigation
Cohen Milstein's Eric Kafka, a data privacy and consumer protection partner, named interim co-lead counsel

Auschwitz Jewish Center Foundation Honors Reed Smith LLP at Annual Gala In Recognition For Legal and Financial Support
The award recognizes Reed Smith's substantive legal and financial contributions to the AJCF's mission of promoting tolerance, building bridges across communities and supporting survivors of genocide and other global tragedies, including Ukrainian refugees and those impacted by the October 7 Hamas attacks.

Spetz Inc. Announces Divestiture of Legacy Spetz App Business to Streamline Operations and Focus on SonicStrategy
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / June 4, 2025 / Spetz Inc. (the "Company" or "Spetz") (CSE:SPTZ)(OTC PINK:DBKSF) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement, signed on June 3, 2025, for the sale of its legacy operating business, the Spetz app platform, along with all associated liabilities and subsidiaries, including its holdings in Spetz Tech Ltd. (Israel), to Mr. Josepf Nevo.

Nixxy, Inc. Announces Acquisition of Leadnova.ai Platform Assets from NexGenAI and Reports $5.2 Million in May Revenue
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / June 4, 2025 / Nixxy, Inc. (NASDAQ:NIXX) ("Nixxy" or the "Company"), an AI-powered data and communications infrastructure company, today announced the successful acquisition of the Leadnova.ai platform assets from the NexGenAI suite of companies. Nixxy also reported that it generated approximately $5.2 million in unaudited gross revenue for the month of May 2025 up from approximately $1.4 million in April 2025.

Forager Capital Management Denies its Offer was Unsolicited and Requests that Quipt Terminate its Standstill Agreement
BIRMINGHAM, AL / ACCESS Newswire / June 4, 2025 / Forager Capital Management ("Forager"), one of the largest shareholders of Quipt Home Medical Corp. ("Quipt") (NASDAQ:QIPT)(TSX:QIPT), requests that Quipt immediately and unequivocally retract its false and misleading statement made in its press release on May 21, 2025 relating to Forager's offer to acquire 100% of Quipt's issued and outstanding common shares at a price of $3.10 per common share. Forager's priority is value crystallization for shareholders and correcting misinformation-not engaging in a public dispute with Quipt.

NXT Energy Solutions Shares CEO's AGM Comments
CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / June 4, 2025 / NXT Energy Solutions Inc. ("NXT" or the "Company") (TSX:SFD)(OTCQB:NSFDF) is pleased to share the following remarks that were delivered by Bruce G. Wilcox, NXT's Chief Executive Officer, during the annual meeting of shareholders held on June 2, 2025.

IRS AI-Powered Audits Are on the Rise - Clear Start Tax Shares What to Watch for in 2025
Advanced Technology Means More Scrutiny for High-Risk Returns - Clear Start Tax Helps Taxpayers Stay Audit-Ready

TFS Financial Introduces White-Labeled Technology Infrastructure Financing Module for Channel Partners
Comprehensive outsourced F&I solution enables resellers to extend financing to customers making chip and hardware purchases

Vast Majority of U.S. States See More Students Who Had Stopped Out of College Now Re-Enrolling
New Report Finds that, for the 2nd Year in a Row, Fewer Americans Are Stopping Out, More Returning to College

Greene Concepts Launches New Corporate Website to Strengthen Investor Access and Enhance Consumer Experience
MARION, NC / ACCESS Newswire / June 4, 2025 / Greene Concepts Inc. (OTC PINK:INKW), the manufacturer of the premium artesian spring water brand BE WATER™, is excited to announce the launch of its newly redesigned corporate website. This upgraded platform reflects the Company's continued growth, refined brand identity, and commitment to delivering transparency, accessibility, and value to both investors and consumers.

Sama Launches Multimodal AI, Leveraging Diverse Data Types Alongside Human Intelligence for Next-Gen AI Models
Initial implementations have delivered 35% accuracy improvement and 10% reduction in product returns

Alpha Alternative Assets Fund Update
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM / ACCESS Newswire / June 4, 2025 / Alpha Growth Plc, a leading financial services company in the life insurance-linked asset/wealth management business, is pleased to provide the following update for its group company, Alpha Growth Management LLC.

ATRenew Reinforces Circular Economy Leadership with Strong Q1 Financials
SHANGHAI, CHINA / ACCESS Newswire / June 4, 2025 / ATRenew Inc. ("ATRenew" or the "Company") (NYSE: RERE), a leading technology-driven platform for pre-owned consumer electronics transactions and services in China, recently announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter of 2025. The Company reported a 27.5% year-over-year increase in total net revenue, reaching RMB 4.65 billion, underscoring the operational strength and scalability of ATRenew's circular economy model. The results not only highlight the Company's exceptional execution capabilities but also reflect the growing consumer preference for environmentally conscious consumption behaviors.

Stock markets rise as traders eye possible Trump-Xi talks
Major stock markets rose and the dollar climbed Tuesday as investors kept tabs on the China-US trade war, with speculation swirling that the countries' leaders will soon hold talks.

Top scientist wants to prevent AI from going rogue
Concerned about the rapid spread of generative AI, a pioneer researcher is developing software to keep tabs on a technology that is increasingly taking over human tasks.

Dutch museum rolls out 200-year-old condom
The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam on Tuesday placed on display a rare condom from around 1830, featuring an erotic print of a nun and three clergymen in provocative poses.

Pornhub owner pressures France over age verification law
French visitors to the Pornhub and Youporn, adult sites operated by parent company Aylo, will from Wednesday be greeted with a message denouncing the country's age verification requirements, the company said.

Germany's Merz defends migration crackdown after court setback
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday defended his government's migration crackdown as vital to "protect public safety", a day after a court ruled one of its flagship measures was illegal.
Stock markets mostly higher as traders eye possible Trump-Xi talks
Major stock markets diverged and the dollar climbed on Tuesday as investors kept tabs on the China-US trade war, with speculation swirling that the countries' leaders will soon hold talks.

Eurozone inflation slows sharply in May
Inflation in the eurozone eased in May to its lowest level in eight months, back below the European Central Bank's two-percent target, further raising expectations for another interest rate cut this week.

Portuguese police start new search in Madeleine McCann case
Portuguese police on Tuesday started a new investigation near the place where British toddler Madeleine McCann disappeared while on holiday with her family in 2007, a spokeswoman said.