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S.African women runners arm themselves after string of killings
Before lacing up her running shoes, Nancy Masha checked the knife and pepper spray she carried to protect herself on her daily jog, a ritual born of fear after the murder of a fellow runner sent shock waves across South Africa.
Nepal tunnel survivor wants to help post-flood rebuild
Pulled alive 10 days after catastrophic floods trapped him in a tunnel, Nepali hydropower worker Kabir Maharjan is determined to help rebuild his country despite his own harrowing ordeal.
TikTok agrees to teen limits in US settlement following Meta
TikTok on Friday agreed to pay Alabama at least $100 million and enact time limits and other restrictions for teen users, avoiding trial with a settlement modeled on Instagram-owner Meta's recent agreement with US states.
Iran proposes Hormuz plan, Trump reportedly refuses
Iran offered a plan to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz, Tehran said Friday, but within hours reports indicated that US President Donald Trump rejected the proposal.
Venezuela's oil cradle pins hopes on US energy deals
In the birthplace of Venezuela's oil industry, thick black crude seeps through cracks in the earth, and the air is heavy with the smell of gas, leaving visitors dizzy.
El Nino rewrites the menu in the world's top restaurants
A record-breaking El Nino will likely force the world's top chefs to rethink their menus ahead of droughts, floods and heatwaves upending global food systems.
Timur Turlov Elected President of the International Chess Federation (FIDE)
SAMARKAND, UZ / ACCESS Newswire / September 26, 2026 / Timur Turlov, founder and chief executive officer of Nasdaq-listed Freedom Holding Corp., has been elected president of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) following a vote by the organization's General Assembly in Samarkand.
Lula bans sports betting days ahead of Brazil's election
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Friday banned sports betting sites, the biggest sponsor of the country's football clubs, just days before a nailbiter election in which he is seeking a fourth term.
Trump's photo of Xi greeting carries signs of AI
Donald Trump shared an image Thursday of Xi Jinping's red-carpet arrival to Washington that appears to have been altered using artificial intelligence, with an unflattering expression captured in live footage of the moment edited out.
First US trial against TikTok to open Monday
TikTok goes on trial Monday in Alabama, accused by the state of misleading parents about tools meant to shield children from harmful content, in the first case against the platform to go before a US jury.
French literary prize removes novel from longlist after AI claims
The organisers of France's top literary prize, the Prix Goncourt, on Friday said they had removed a widely praised novel by a Canadian-Haitian writer from its longlist following online claims that artificial intelligence was used to write it.
European stock markets climb as oil prices drop
Europe's main stock markets climbed Friday, as oil prices retreated after a volatile week's trading in reaction to Middle East war developments.
Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll finally has her damages
American journalist and writer E. Jean Carroll, the only person to successfully sue Donald Trump for sexual assault, told AFP she is finally free to spend the damages awarded to her from the US president.
Asian markets mixed after recent oil surge
Asian markets were mixed Friday after recent oil price surges, as US and Japanese bond yields hit multi-year highs with no clear end in sight for the Middle East war.
Heavy fighting, internet disruption as Ethiopia conflict rages
Ethiopian forces battled overnight to repel an assault by Tigray rebels in the Afar region, a humanitarian source said Friday, with reports of an internet blackout in the north of the country.
Cash for nature protection: hotelier's offer to Principe islanders
On the paradise island of Principe, a lush jungle haven in the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Guinea, a South African multimillionaire is offering locals a financial dividend to preserve the natural beauty on which his luxury tourism business depends.
Asian markets mixed after oil gains
Asian markets were mixed Friday after recent oil price surges and as US and Japanese bond yields hit multi-year highs with no end in sight for the Middle East war.
India rape cases turn focus back onto women's safety
A string of rape cases in India has reignited debate over women's safety and raised questions about why sweeping legal reforms and tougher punishments have failed to curb sexual violence.
Torras Properties Expands Marine Operations with Launch of St. Marys Marina
Team behind Brunswick Landing Marina to operate new downtown St. Marys waterfront destination, anticipated to open by November 1.
Solera National Bancorp Announces Revised First & Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Q2 2026 pre-tax and pre-provision income of $9.0 million.Q1 2026 pre-tax and pre-provision income of $5.0 million.Q2 2026 net income of $6.1 million ($1.42 per share).Q1 2026 net income of $2.7 million ($0.63 per share).
D. Boral Capital Acted as Bookrunner to Leader's Advantage Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq:LEDRU) in Connection with its $150,000,000 Million Initial Public Offering
NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / September 25, 2026 / On September 21, 2026, Leader's Advantage Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq:LEDRU) (the "Company"), a blank check company whose business purpose is to effect a merger, amalgamation, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses, announced today the closing of its previously announced initial public offering of 15,000,000 units. The units were sold at a price of $10.00 per unit. The Company's units began trading on September 18, 2026 on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol "LEDRU". Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one-half of one redeemable warrant. Each whole warrant is exercisable to purchase one Class A ordinary share of the Company at a price of $11.50 per share. Only whole warrants are exercisable and will trade. Once the securities comprising the units begin separate trading, the Class A ordinary shares and warrants are expected to be listed on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker symbols "LEDR" and "LEDRW," respectively.
"Made in America" is Great Again ... Here's the Proof
NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / September 25, 2026 / SMX is showing what "Made in America" can mean in a global economy where origin claims, supply chains, materials, and compliance standards are under more scrutiny than ever.
Suntex Enterprises Retires 50 Million Common Shares and Announces Planned 25% Reduction in Authorized Shares
Completed retirement reduces outstanding common shares by 6.48%, reinforcing capital discipline alongside the Company's development and operating priorities.
Cresa Named Commercial Brokerage Firm of the Year by Boston Real Estate Times
Firm recognized for commitment to tenant representation and successfully managing complex transactions
The Adler Fund Announces the Release of Adam Adler's The Leverage Game
CHARLESTON, SC / ACCESS Newswire / September 25, 2026 / The Adler Fund announced the release of The Leverage Game: How Winners Build Wealth, Create Power, and Raise Unhackable Kids, a new book by Adam Adler, Founder and Managing Partner of The Adler Fund. The book examines entrepreneurship, technology, artificial intelligence, decision-making, personal discipline, and modern parenting through the experiences and perspectives Adler has developed throughout his career.
Aegis Capital Corp. Announces the Launch of Our Newly Designed Website
Aegis Capital Corp. (www.aegiscapcorp.com) a full-service wealth management, financial services and investment banking firm is pleased to announce the launch of our newly designed website
Generation Income Properties Announces Completion of Preferred Stock Redemption and Provides Update to Shareholders
TAMPA, FL / ACCESS Newswire / September 25, 2026 / Generation Income Properties, Inc. (Nasdaq:GIPR) (the "Company" or "GIPR") today issued the following letter from David Sobelman, Chief Executive Officer, to the Company's shareholders:
Join First Phosphate's Live Investor Webinar: Building a North American Supply Chain for LFP Battery-Grade Phosphate
Learn how First Phosphate is advancing a vertically integrated strategy spanning high-purity phosphate concentrate, purified phosphoric acid, and downstream LFP battery materialsManagement to discuss the Bégin-Lamarche project, updated mineral resource, PEA economics, definitive offtake agreements, and potential project-financing pathways
Join Edge Total Intelligence's Live Investor Webinar: Advancing Real-Time Operations and Digital-Twin Technology for Mission-Critical Organizations
Learn how edgeTI's defense-ready edgeCore platform unifies disparate systems, applications and data into a real-time operating environment without costly rip-and-replace projectsManagement to discuss growing defense-sector momentum, 211% first-half revenue growth, expanding recurring revenue, the land-and-expand software model, and multiple growth levers across organic expansion and M&A
Nova Minerals and FibroBiologics Interviews to Air Nationally on the RedChip Small Stocks, Big Money(TM) Show on CNBC and Bloomberg TV
ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / September 25, 2026 / RedChip Companies will air interviews with Nova Minerals Corp (NYSE American:NVA)(ASX:NVA) and FibroBiologics, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBLG) on the RedChip Small Stocks, Big Money™ show, a sponsored television program airing on Bloomberg TV this Saturday, September 26, at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET), and on CNBC this Sunday, September 27, at 11:00 a.m. ET. Bloomberg TV is available in an estimated 73 million homes across the United States, and CNBC is available in approximately 90 million U.S. households.
Owe the IRS More Than $10,000? Clear Start Tax Explains How Americans Are Using This IRS Program to Wipe Out Back Taxes
Thousands settle their balance for a fraction of what they owed. The program has existed since 2011, and the assumption that keeps most people from checking is the wrong one.
Anthony, Linder & Cacomanolis, PLLC Expands Cross-Border Capital Markets Practice with New Office in Tokyo's Financial District
WEST PALM BEACH, FL AND TOKYO, JAPAN / ACCESS Newswire / September 25, 2026 / Anthony, Linder & Cacomanolis, PLLC ("ALC"), a premier international corporate, capital markets, and securities law firm, today announced the formal opening of its new international office in Tokyo, Japan. Located in the landmark Tokyo Sankei Building in the Otemachi financial center, the expansion reinforces ALC's standing as a leading cross-border legal bridge for Japanese enterprises accessing the United States public capital markets.