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Sean Combs's ex Cassie alleges pattern of abuse ahead of defense grilling
Sean "Diddy" Combs's former partner Casandra Ventura returned to the stand Wednesday, testifying about a pattern of violence at the music mogul's hands ahead of what is expected to be aggressive cross-examination by his lawyers.
Seeking something new, Airbnb CEO promises 'perfect concierge'
"Novelty is cool. It's exciting. I want to be new (and) fresh," Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky told AFP in Los Angeles, where he is presenting a new offering that could bring haircuts and other services into your holiday home.
Turkey eyes legal steps after Kurdish militant group PKK disbands
After the decision by the Kurdish militant group PKK to disband, Turkey was eyeing Wednesday a raft of legal and technical measures to ensure its full implementation and finally end a four-decade insurgency.
Tom Cruise unleashes 'Mission: Impossible' at Cannes
Tom Cruise's "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning" powers into the Cannes film festival for its premiere Wednesday on a steamroller of hype, with fans asking if this will be the final curtain for secret agent Ethan Hunt.
Rare blue diamond fetches $21.5 mn at auction in Geneva
An exceptionally-rare blue diamond went under the hammer in Geneva late Tuesday, selling for $21.5 million, Sotheby's auction house said.
Umbro owner in joint bid for Le Coq Sportif
A consortium that includes the US owner of sportswear brand Umbro and French telecom billionaire Xavier Niel unveiled Wednesday an offer to acquire France's struggling sportswear label Le Coq Sportif for 60 million euros ($68 million).
China's Tencent posts forecast-beating Q1 revenue on gaming growth
Chinese internet giant Tencent on Wednesday reported a better-than-expected increase in first-quarter revenue, propelled by growth in gaming as the firm's strategic drive into artificial intelligence deepens.
French PM to testify on child abuse scandal
French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou on Wednesday faces one of the most delicate moments of his five months in office as he responds to questions from a parliamentary committee investigating claims of sexual abuse at a Catholic school.
Baidu plans self-driving taxi tests in Europe this year
Chinese tech giant Baidu plans to start testing self-driving taxis in Europe for the first time by the end of this year, a source with knowledge of the matter confirmed to AFP on Wednesday.
Equity markets swing as China-US trade euphoria fades
Stocks fluctuated Wednesday, with investors struggling to track a strong day on Wall Street as euphoria over the China-US trade detente petered out.
Burberry warns 1,700 jobs at risk after annual loss
British luxury fashion label Burberry said Wednesday it could shed almost one-fifth of its global workforce over two years to reduce costs as it fell into an annual net loss.
Colombia joins Belt and Road initiative as China courts Latin America
Colombia formally agreed on Wednesday to join China's vast Belt and Road infrastructure initiative, as Beijing draws Latin America closer in a bid to counter the United States.
Protection racket? Asian semiconductor giants fear looming tariffs
Inside one of South Korea's oldest semiconductor research institutes, the cleanrooms and workshops are calm and immaculate, but outside the Seoul National University campus, a chip storm is brewing.
Eurovision stage a dynamic 3D 'playground': producer
The Eurovision Song Contest's groundbreaking stage, built in a race against time, is a hi-tech playground for artists performing at the world's biggest live music TV event, its producer told AFP.
Cruise unleashes 'Mission: Impossible' juggernaut at Cannes
Tom Cruise's "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning" powers into the Cannes film festival for its premiere on Wednesday on a steamroller of hype.
Sony girds for US tariffs after record annual net profit
Japan's Sony on Wednesday reported a record annual net profit but issued a cautious forecast, saying it hopes to "manage the impact" of US trade tariffs on its business.
Sony logs 18% annual net profit jump, forecast cautious
Japanese entertainment and electronics giant Sony on Wednesday reported an 18 percent jump in annual net profit but issued a cautious forecast for the current financial year.
Australian seaweed farm tackles burps to help climate
It is barely visible, and needs no irrigation or fertilisers: lying off the coast of Australia is a vast seaweed crop destined to curb livestock's climate-altering flatulence and belches.
Horizon Kinetics Holding Corporation Reports First Quarter Results
Highlights for the Quarter ended March 31, 2025:Management and advisory fee revenue of $18.9 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, an increase of 58% over the first quarter of 2024Net income attributable to Horizon Kinetics Holding Corporation of $22.8 million, or $1.23 per common share for the three months ended March 31, 2025Assets under management (“AUM”) grew to $10.8 billion as of March 31, 2025, an increase of 54% from March 31, 2024 and 10% from December 31, 2024Board of Directors declares a $0.056 per share dividend
ATA Creativity Global Receives Nasdaq Notification Regarding Minimum Bid Price Deficiency
BEIJING, CN / ACCESS Newswire / May 14, 2025 / ATA Creativity Global ("ACG" or the "Company", Nasdaq:AACG), an international educational services company focused on providing quality learning experiences that cultivate and enhance students' creativity, today announced that the Company received a written letter from the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq") dated May 9, 2025 (the "Nasdaq Letter"), notifying the Company that it no longer meets the minimum bid price requirement set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rules for continued listing on the Nasdaq as the closing bid price for the Company's American depositary shares ("ADSs") listed on the Nasdaq was below US$1.00 for 30 consecutive business days.
Presidio Property Trust, Inc. Announces Earnings for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2025
SAN DIEGO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / May 14, 2025 / Presidio Property Trust, Inc. (NASDAQ:SQFT)(NASDAQ:SQFTP)(NASDAQ:SQFTW) (the "Company"), an internally managed, diversified real estate investment trust ("REIT"), today reported earnings for its three months ended March 31, 2025.
GEE Group Announces Results for the Fiscal 2025 Second Quarter and YTD
JACKSONVILLE, FL / ACCESS Newswire / May 14, 2025 / GEE Group Inc. (NYSE American:JOB) together with its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the "Company," "GEE Group," "our" or "we"), a provider of professional staffing services and human resource solutions, today announced consolidated results for the fiscal 2025 second quarter and year to date periods ended March 31, 2025. The Company's contract and placement services are currently provided under its Professional Staffing Services operating division or segment. The Company's former Industrial Staffing Services segment has now been characterized as a discontinued operation as of March 31, 2025 and is excluded from the results of continuing operations reported below, unless otherwise stated. All amounts presented herein are consolidated or derived from consolidated amounts, and are rounded and represent approximations, accordingly.
Sadot Group, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2025 Results
Q1 Net Income Increases to $0.9 million, EBITDA Rises to $2.5 million, Revenue Up 24.1%Dilutive EPS increases to $0.18, improving by $0.24 from prior year
Harte Hanks Reports First Quarter 2025 Results
Enhanced Leadership and Revamped Sales Organization Drive Improved Sales Efficiency and Customer Retention
Tectonic Financial Appoints David Clifford as President; Michelle Baird as Chief Financial Officer
DALLAS, TX / ACCESS Newswire / May 14, 2025 / Tectonic Financial, Inc. ("Tectonic Financial" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:TECTP), a diversified banking and financial services holding company, today announced the appointment of David J. Clifford as its President and Michelle K. Baird as its Chief Financial Officer, effective May 12, 2025.
Lightwave Logic Appoints Robert Blum as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Expansion of senior leadership team focused on accelerating commercial strategy
Trust Consulting Services Selected as an Awardee of the $150 million BPA to Provide Accounting and Financial Management Services to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
WASHINGTON, DC / ACCESS Newswire / May 14, 2025 / Trust Consulting Services, a leading provider of professional solutions, is proud to announce it has been awarded a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to deliver Accounting and Financial Management Services to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Online Dispensary Area 52 Now Ships Legal Weed Nationwide
LAS VEGAS, NV / ACCESS Newswire / May 14, 2025 / Area 52 becomes the first and only online dispensary to ship premium cannabis legally to all 50 states. This breakthrough service follows their strict compliance with the 2018 Farm Bill, making quality weed available to everyone, regardless of local laws.
Qollateral Expands Program To Loan Against Luxury Watches Up to $10 Million
NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 14, 2025 / Qollateral, a leading nationwide provider of luxury watch loans and collateral lending, has announced the expansion of its asset-backed loan program to offer up to $10 million in funding against high-value watches. This new, competitive loan limit will help customers in NYC and nationwide secure significant funding against their watch collection as soon as the same day.
Silver Scott Mines (OTC:SILS) Completes Acquisition of Affordable Telehealth Plan to Drive Preventive Health Innovation with AI
FRANKLIN, NEW JERSEY / ACCESS Newswire / May 14, 2025 / Silver Scott Mines (OTC:SILS), a diversifying digital technology company with interests in healthcare, blockchain, tokenization of Real-World Assets and fractional ownership, is proud to announce the closing of the acquisition of Affordable Telehealth Plan This strategic move signals the Company's entry into the rapidly evolving digital health sector. With this acquisition, SILS is laying the foundation to modernize preventive healthcare delivery using cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology.
Kingsway Announces Fireside Chat With Tom Joyce at Its Investor Day on Monday, May 19 at The New York Stock Exchange
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS / ACCESS Newswire / May 14, 2025 / (NYSE:KFS) Kingsway Financial Services Inc. ("Kingsway" or the "Company"), the only publicly-traded US company employing the Search Fund model to acquire and build great businesses, today announced that CEO JT Fitzgerald will host a fireside chat with Tom Joyce on Monday, May 19, 2025 at its Investor Day in New York City.
Zoned Properties Announces Strong Q1 2025 Financial Results with Positive Net Income and Expanded Strategic Initiatives
Revenue for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 Increased 16%Income from Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 Increased 233%Net Income for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 Increased 51%Previously Announced Share Repurchase Program for up to $1 Million Continues