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The US gross national debt has surged past $40 trillion for the first time, government data showed Wednesday, outstripping earlier forecasts at a pace fuelled in part by President Donald Trump's invalidated tariffs.

Britain said on Wednesday it had summoned Israel's charge d'affaires and demanded a halt to a major West Bank settlement project after Israeli authorities opened bidding for more than 1,200 homes in the area.

A river port in the Amazon has emerged as a new battleground in the Latin American drug trade as Brazilian gangs cross into neighboring Bolivia to battle for control of cocaine supply routes.

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was launching a major new campaign to target Iran's economy, threatening "tremendous" punishment on any country that helps or does business with the Islamic republic.

She is a near-constant presence at US President Donald Trump's side, but until recently his ultra-loyal aide Natalie Harp had managed to stay out of the spotlight.

Germany, France and the UN on Wednesday condemned remarks by Israel's far-right national security minister, who declared that Israel should kill "30 or 40" people every night in the Palestinian territory of Gaza.

New international awards program honors measurable contributions to medication safety, patient access, innovation, education and operational excellence

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / August 20, 2026 / PPX Mining Corp. ("PPX" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that further to its press release dated July 29, 2026 it has completed its debt settlement with an arm's length party (the "Creditor") to fully settle outstanding debt owed by the Company to the Creditor in the amount of US$860,093.57 (C$1,208,775.50) for royalty payments, by the Company issuing 6,533,921 common shares of the Company to Creditor at a deemed price of CAD$0.185 per common share. The shares issued to the Creditor are subject to a hold period expiring on December 20, 2026 in accordance with applicable securities laws.

WASHINGTON, D.C. / ACCESS Newswire / August 20, 2026 / The Washington Post today published an opinion column by Mark Robichaux which misleadingly portrayed Atlantic and Gulf menhaden fisheries as ecologically destructive, weakly regulated and headed toward crisis. Readers unfamiliar with these fisheries may likely come away believing that menhaden stocks are collapsing, predators are being starved by commercial fishing, and regulators have largely failed to act. Which was Mr. Robichaux's point.

Beloved Actor Ernest Harden Jr. is Grateful, Healthy and Excited to Get Back to Work

Highlights:Mineralogical analysis confirms monazite and bastnaesite as the dominant rare earth element (REE)-bearing minerals within the Trinity and Neo zones at the Rift ProjectMonazite and bastnaesite have well-established mineral processing flowsheets for recovery from carbonatite-type deposits and, therefore, significantly derisk the Rift Project by providing a clear pathway and approach for testwork.Monazite and bastnaesite are the dominant source minerals for REEs globally, both today and historically, and thus form the backbone of the rare earth raw materials industry.Mineralogical data will inform preliminary metallurgical testwork anticipated to begin shortly at SGS Canada's Lakefield, ON, facility.Sean Charland, CEO of Apex Critical Metals, commented: "These mineralogical results are an important confirmation for the Rift Project and validate the historical literature. Monazite and bastnaesite are the same two minerals that underpin the majority of the world's existing REE supply chain. Seeing them as the dominant REE hosts at Rift, rather than a complex assemblage of less-understood phases, is a strong signal for the potential metallurgical simplicity of this deposit as we advance toward our inaugural mineral resource estimate."

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Management to host Q2 2026 update at 5PM ET / 2PM PT, today.

DENVER, CO / ACCESS Newswire / August 20, 2026 / Having previously been named by the editors of Global Custodian as the "Fund Services One to Watch," Paralel Technologies ("Paralel") announced today that it earned the highest overall score across all participating service providers in the 2026 Global Custodian ETF Administration Survey, a leading independent benchmark of client satisfaction in the ETF industry.

OVERLAND PARK, KS / ACCESS Newswire / August 20, 2026 / Tortoise Capital Advisors, L.L.C. announced that its closed-end fund, Tortoise Energy Infrastructure Corporation (TYG), has declared a monthly distribution of $0.475 per share.

Milestone marks a crucial operational achievement and the Company's transition to active commercial revenue generation

Investor-relations strategist concludes three-day Monaco engagement and prepares for an additional roadshow later this year.

In her expanded role, Cruz will lead executive coordination and member outreach - underscoring the association's nimble structure, which prioritizes direct member engagement and ready access to its expertise.

Miami attorneys recognized for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs as Mausner Group continues its growth across Florida

As advocates celebrate DEA's ALJ Schedule III brief, police warn of marijuana trade violence and MMJ asks whether the Government can defend a policy contradicted by its own scientists, enforcement intelligence and public statements.

Five cybersecurity experts join Living Security's turnkey Cybersecurity Awareness Month program to help employees navigate AI-driven deception, digital trust, and human risk

Recognition in HVAC, plumbing and electrical services reflects Wisler's 40-year commitment to Southwest Virginia homeowners through expert service, trusted technicians and community values

AllianceHCM's survey of 1,000 QSR employees suggests that a frustrating employee experience is costing trust, reducing lifetime value

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / August 20, 2026 / When your closet feels cluttered, pulling together even a basic outfit feels complicated. A capsule wardrobe could help simplify your getting-ready routine.

North Carolina personal injury and workers' compensation law firm earns statewide recognition

Expanding American Defense Manufacturing Through Vertically Integrated Ammunition Production, Strategic Partnerships and Next Generation Drone Technologies

MARTINS FERRY, OH / ACCESS Newswire / August 20, 2026 / On August 19, 2026, the Board of Directors of United Bancorp, Inc. (UBCP) declared a third quarter dividend payment of $0.1975 per share for shareholders of record on September 10, 2026 with a payment date of September 18, 2026. This is an increase of $0.01, or 5.3%, over the regular cash dividend paid in the third quarter of the previous year. In addition, this payment is greater than the regular cash dividends paid in the first and second quarters of the current year, which were $0.1925 and $0.1950 respectively. With this third quarter dividend payment and year-to-date, UBCP has paid total cash dividends of $0.76 (inclusive of a special cash dividend of $0.1750 paid in the first quarter), which is an increase of $0.03, or 4.1%, over the amount paid during the same period last year. At the third quarter payment level, the regular cash dividend produces a forward yield of 5.0% based on UBCP's market value of $15.88 at the most recent quarter-end.

LATROBE, PA / ACCESS Newswire / August 20, 2026 / Commercial National Financial Corporation (the "Company") (OTCQX:CNAF), the holding company for Commercial Bank & Trust of PA, announced today it has authorized a stock repurchase program for up to 114,680 shares of its common stock, representing 4% of shares currently outstanding. The repurchase program is a reauthorization of the repurchase program adopted in August 19, 2025 which had lapsed after the one year effective period and the repurchase of 28,368 shares of common stock under such program.

All Home Care Matters announces a new partnership bringing together Memoryboard and "The Senior Care Influencer" to expand awareness of practical technology supporting older adults, family caregivers, and aging in place.

CEO James Foster to discuss the Company's financial and strategic position, commercial strategy for ImmuneSelect and development plans for ViraxImmune™Webinar to include an overview of recent corporate developments and management's priorities for the coming months and quarters

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / August 20, 2026 / Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP ("EGS"), a leading U.S. law firm in capital markets, corporate and securities transactions, is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the Japan Go IPO Summit 2026, where EGS Partner Richard I. Anslow will attend and speak on the panel: Preparing for the IPO: Legal, Accounting, and Audit.

HILLSIDE, NJ / ACCESS Newswire / August 20, 2026 / Integrated BioPharma, Inc. ((OTCQX:INBP)) - Manhattan Drug Company, Inc. ("MDC"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Integrated BioPharma, Inc. (the "Company") announces that Michael G. Richtmyer joined the Company on August 3, 2026 as Head of Operations for MDC. Mr. Richtmyer is an experienced senior operations leader, bringing more than 35 years of stewardship in manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and organizational transformation.