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French surgeon handed maximum term for abusing children for decades
A French court on Wednesday gave the maximum 20-year jail term to a surgeon who admitted sexually abusing hundreds of patients, most of them children, during more than two decades.
Political protests paralyse Bangladesh daily life
Protests have become part of daily life in Bangladesh's capital, with residents either taking part as political parties jostle for power after an uprising last year -- or avoiding them.
French court to rule on surgeon who abused children for decades
A French court is to give its verdict Wednesday in the trial of a surgeon who admitted to sexually abusing hundreds of patients over more than two decades, in one of the country's largest child sex abuse cases.
Asian stocks rally fades as Japan debt sale disappoints
Asian equities wobbled Wednesday as investors struggled to track a Wall Street rally fuelled by forecast-beating US consumer confidence data, with a weak Japanese debt sale adding to worries about rising bond yields.
Jeep owner Stellantis names Italian Antonio Filosa as new CEO
Auto giant Stellantis, whose brands include Jeep, Peugeot and Fiat, on Wednesday named company veteran Antonio Filosa as its new chief executive officer as the US-European group navigates US tariffs and slumping North American sales.
'State of emergency' in Panama after strike leads to layoffs
The Panamanian government on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in one province after US banana giant Chiquita Brands laid off about 5,000 workers following a strike that had ground its production to a halt.
Ancient bread rises again as Turkey recreates 5,000-year-old loaf
In the early Bronze Age, a piece of bread was buried beneath the threshold of a newly built house in what is today central Turkey.
China not trying to 'replace' US in Colombia: ambassador
China is not seeking to "replace" the United States as the top trading partner of Colombia, Beijing's ambassador to Bogota, whose president has announced a pivot to China, told AFP on Tuesday.
Spetz Announces Closing of First Tranche of Previously Announced $10,000,000 Private Placement
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 28, 2025 / SPETZ INC. (the "Company" or "Spetz") (CSE:SPTZ)(OTC PINK:DBKSF) is pleased to announce that it has held the closing of the first tranche of its previously announced non-brokered private placement (the "Private Placement") at which it issued 14,702,617 units (the "Units") at a price of $0.50 per Unit, for gross proceeds of $7,351,308.50. Each of the Units is comprised of one common share and one-half of a common share purchase warrant (the "Warrants") of Spetz. Each whole Warrant entitles its holder to acquire one additional common share of Spetz at a price of $0.75 for a period of 24 months from the closing date. The Private Placement was described in the press releases of the Company disseminated on March 24, 2025 and May 12, 2025. The net proceeds from the Private Placement will be used for general working capital purposes, validator expansion, and growth initiatives within the blockchain infrastructure sector.
Guardian Roofing Debunks Top 5 Roofing Myths in the Pacific Northwest
Many PNW homeowners still believe common roofing myths that can lead to costly mistakes
Mr. Gad's Director Nominees Ask Stockholders to Support Necessary Change at Paragon Technologies' 2025 Annual Meeting
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 28, 2025 / Today, Hesham "Sham" Gad's nominees for the Board of Paragon Technologies, Inc. (OTC PINK:PGNT) ("Paragon" or the "Company"), today issued the following statement to the Company's stockholders:
Council for Innovation Promotion Report Finds Majority of Congress Failing on Innovation Policy
WASHINGTON, DC / ACCESS Newswire / May 28, 2025 / Today, the Council for Innovation Promotion (C4IP) released its second annual Congressional Innovation Scorecard, offering a comprehensive assessment of how every member of Congress engages with policies that shape America's innovation ecosystem.
Chesapeake Bank Announces Strategic Leadership Hires to Strengthen Fraud Prevention and Operations
KILMARNOCK, VA / ACCESS Newswire / May 28, 2025 / Chesapeake Bank is pleased to announce the strategic leadership hires of Grant Garber as Assistant Vice President, Director of Fraud Prevention, and Nate Cobb as Assistant Vice President, Director of Operations. These leadership additions reflect the bank's continued investment in security, operational excellence, and customer protection.
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Unpaid Taxes Could Put Your Passport at Risk - Clear Start Tax Explains IRS Travel Restrictions
Clear Start Tax Warns That Tax Debt May Result in Passport Denial or Revocation - and What Taxpayers Can Do About It
Sensiba LLP Appoints Zorina Sendler, CFA, as Chief Financial Officer
SAN RAMON, CA / ACCESS Newswire / May 28, 2025 / Sensiba LLP, ranked among the Top -75 U.S. accounting and consulting firms, is pleased to announce the appointment of Zorina Sendler, CFA, as Chief Financial Officer.
Sturgis Bancorp Board Leadership Announced
STURGIS, MI / ACCESS Newswire / May 28, 2025 / In conjunction with its annual meeting held in May, the Sturgis Bancorp Board of Directors announced new leadership. Michael Frost, President of LTI Printing, Inc., Sturgis, Michigan was elected as Chairman of both Sturgis Bancorp Inc. Board of Directors and the Sturgis Bank Board of Directors. Keene Taylor, Partner, Realty Executives, St. Joseph, Michigan was elected as Vice Chairman, of both the Bank Board and Sturgis Bancorp, Inc. Both are current members of the Boards. Frost succeeds long-time Board Chairman David Franks, President and Chief Operating Officer of Oak Press Solutions, Inc., Sturgis.
Lief Labs' CEO Adel Villalobos Featured in Fireside Chat at VIA Workforce Development Conference
VALENCIA, CA / ACCESS Newswire / May 28, 2025 / Lief Labs, a premier formulation and product development innovator and manufacturer of dietary supplements, is pleased to announce that Lief's CEO & Founder, Adel Villalobos, was a featured speaker in a fireside chat at the Valley Industry Association (VIA) Workforce Development Conference on May 15th held at the Hyatt Regency in Valencia, CA.
iWallet Corporation Unveils iClutch: A Smart Wallet Designed for the Modern Woman
RENO, NV / ACCESS Newswire / May 28, 2025 / iWallet Corporation (OTC PINK:IWAL), a company developing secure personal accessories, today announced the upcoming release of its third product, iClutch. This new smart wallet is specifically designed for women, merging sophisticated aesthetics with the advanced security features found in the company's popular iWallet 2.0 and iPassport devices.
CDPHP Named #1 in Member Satisfaction Among Commercial Health Plans in New York by J.D. Power
ALBANY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 28, 2025 / For the fifth year in a row - and the eighth time in the past nine years - CDPHP has been ranked #1 in Member Satisfaction among Commercial Health Plans in New York by J.D. Power, a global leader in consumer insights and analytics.
Mylo CEO David Embry and President and COO Belen Tokarski to Speak at Insurtech Insights USA
Mylo executives to share insights on the next generation of insurance customers and the rise of embedded insurance
Jericho Energy Ventures Progresses Oil & Gas Revitalization; Taps Natural Gas for AI Data Center Power Initiative
TULSA, OK / ACCESS Newswire / May 28, 2025 / Jericho Energy Ventures Inc. (TSXV:JEV)(OTC:JROOF)(FRA:JLM) ("Jericho", "JEV" or the "Company") is pleased to report encouraging initial results from its oil and gas asset revitalization program at its Oklahoma joint venture properties, led by newly appointed Director of Operations, Jake Royster.
Global Polymer Industries Leads North America in Custom-Molded UHMW-PE Solutions, Offering OEMs Faster, Stronger, Smarter Manufacturing Options
Made in the USA, Built to Perform: Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Parts Designed for Durability, Customization, and Speed
Strawberry Fields REIT Enters Into Agreement For Nine Healthcare Facilities Located In Missouri
SOUTH BEND, IN / ACCESS Newswire / May 28, 2025 / (NYSE AMERICAN:STRW) On May 22, 2025, Strawberry Fields REIT, Inc. (the "Company") entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement with an unaffiliated seller with respect to nine Healthcare Facilities located in Missouri (the "Facilities"). The purchase price for the Facilities, including certain consulting fees, is $59,000,000, payable at the closing.
Second suspect in New York bitcoin kidnapping surrenders to police
A second suspect in the alleged kidnapping and torture of an Italian bitcoin investor in New York surrendered on Tuesday, authorities said.
WHO restructures, cuts budget after US withdrawal
The World Health Organization tried to stabilise its finances at its annual assembly which ended on Tuesday, but still remains well short of reaching its already reduced target.
'No-kids' holiday venue? Think again, says France
The French government is mulling measures to clamp down on adult-only hotels and restaurants, with a top official warning that hospitality venues excluding children in a so-called "no kids" strategy were dividing society.
SE Asian nations express 'deep concern' over US tariffs
Southeast Asian leaders expressed "deep concern" over US tariffs Tuesday, as they held a summit with China and Gulf states hailed as "a response to the call of the times" in a geopolitically uncertain world.
India approves development of prototype advanced fighter jet
India's defence minister approved on Tuesday a programme to develop an advanced fighter jet prototype, the latest push to boost local arms production, nearly three weeks after a conflict with arch-rival Pakistan.
Tesla EU sales slump 53% in April: trade group
Sales of cars made by Elon Musk's Tesla slumped by more than half in April as Chinese electric carmakers saw their share surge, the continent's manufacturing association said Tuesday.
EU approves 150-billion-euro loan scheme to rearm
EU countries on Tuesday formally approved a new 150-billion-euro loan programme to help rearm in the face of Russia and worries over US reliability, according to the Polish presidency of the bloc.
Nuclear option: Indonesia seeks to grow energy, cut emissions
Indonesia is hoping going nuclear can help it meet soaring energy demand while taming emissions, but faces serious challenges to its goal of a first small modular reactor by 2032.