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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos last month jogged out of his office and broke into impromptu jumping jacks in an attempt to dispel rumours he was paralysed, dying of late-stage cancer, or dead.

A surge in measles cases in Indonesia has made stay-at-home mother Fitri Fransiskha uneasy -- but not enough to vaccinate her four children against the highly contagious and deadly virus.

UK leader Keir Starmer swept to power promising to end years of chaos in British politics, but numerous policy U-turns, controversies and rock-bottom poll ratings see him teetering on the precipice.

A US transparency advocacy group has opened a temporary exhibition in New York with only one text on display: a print-out of all the files released by the US Department of Justice -- roughly 3.5 million pages -- relating to financier and convicted sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein.

Cannes Film Festival rolls out the red carpets on Tuesday for its annual showcase in France, grappling with the dizzying speed of AI-powered disruption and the absence of major Hollywood studios.

Former India captain Rahul Dravid has been named co-owner of the Dublin Guardians in the new European T20 Premier League, starting in August, as part of an Indian consortium.

In Ukraine's southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia, a three-day ceasefire between Kyiv and Moscow expiring later on Monday brought little respite to residents exhausted by more than four years of Russia's invasion.

European Union foreign ministers on Monday agreed new sanctions on Israeli settlers over violence against Palestinians, as a change of government in Hungary ended months of blockage.

Like a macabre scene from one of her vivid canvases, Frida Kahlo holds Diego Rivera in her arms as he dies at the foot of a gaunt red tree, their silhouettes framed by blue curtains, at the end of an opera devoted to their tumultuous relationship.

Top-ranked defending champion Scottie Scheffler and a host of world-class rivals took their first practice rounds on Monday at Aronimink ahead of the 108th PGA Championship, which tees off Thursday.

Mexico canceled plans to shorten its school year ahead of the World Cup after widespread backlash from parents, think tanks and local authorities, a government source told AFP Monday.

Directors bring a strong combination of technology, healthcare, national security, leadership experience, and financial and capital markets backgroundsAIAI Expected to Begin Trading on May 14, 2026 

HONG KONG, HK / ACCESS Newswire / May 12, 2026 / For millions of taller and larger-framed professionals, office seating means compromise: seats too narrow, backrests too short, weight limits that feel like a dare, legs left dangling off undersized seat pans. The ergonomic chair industry has long been designed around an average body, leaving big and tall users to simply "make do." Today, LiberNovo announces the Maxis Series, a ground-up redesign that brings its acclaimed Dynamic Ergonomics platform to users who have been underserved for far too long.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / May 12, 2026 / Torq Resources Inc. (TSXV:TORQ)(OTCQB:TRBMF) ("Torq" or the "Company") announces the grant of incentive stock options, subject to customary stock exchange approvals, for the purchase of 600,000 common shares to new director, John Eren who was elected at the Company's recent shareholder meeting. The options are exercisable at C$0.10 and expire five years from the date of grant. The options will vest as to 25% on the date of grant and 12.5% every three months thereafter.

Acclaimed Filmmaker Keith Maitland Presents an Intimate Preview and Conversation Honoring the Legendary Director's Legacy and Dallas' Role in Preserving It

Anson Resources and POSCO Holdings have received board approval for a binding agreement to develop POSCO's Direct Lithium Extraction ("DLE") Demonstration Plant at the Green River Lithium Project in Utah.POSCO to lead the project at its own expense including the design, construction and operation of its proprietary Direct Lithium Extraction ("DLE") Demonstration PlantPOSCO to pay ~AUD $7.2 million (USD $5.2 million) non-dilutive facilitation fee to Anson.The collaboration positions Green River as a potential cornerstone asset in the emerging U.S. critical minerals and battery supply chain.During operation of the demonstration plant, the parties will evaluate broader commercial opportunities, including potential future joint investment and strategic cooperation.

PepperBall joins the nation in honoring law enforcement sacrifice and advancing practical tools that support officer safety, de-escalation and public trust.

New promotion offers rate as low as 7.25% (7.71% APR), inclusive of a one-percentage-point interest rate discount, with transparent, no-dealer-fee, Honest Solar Finance®* Climate First Founder Ken LaRoe: "Our easy-to-understand loan has low monthly payments, no hidden fees or prepayment structures like those found in prepaid leases and gives customers full ownership of their systems. It's a win-win-win."

Company Remains Fully Reporting SEC Registrant; Plans Transition to OTCID and OTCQB;Committed to Building America's Patriotic Brand for 34,000+ Shareholders

Aim is to Predict Oncology Outcomes using Multimodal Artificial Intelligence

NORTH BILLERICA, MA / ACCESS Newswire / May 12, 2026 / Tecogen Inc. (NYSE American:TGEN), a leading manufacturer of clean energy products, reported revenues of $6.34 million and net loss of $2.12 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 compared to revenues of $7.28 million, and a net loss of $0.66 million in 2025. Our cash and cash equivalents balance was $9.33 million at March 31, 2026.

SAN DIEGO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / May 12, 2026 / CV Sciences, Inc. (OTCQB:CVSI) (the "Company", "CV Sciences", "our", "us" or "we"), a preeminent consumer wellness company specializing in hemp extracts and other proven, science-backed natural ingredients and products, today announced that it will release financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, after the stock market closes on Thursday, May 14, 2026. The Company will hold a conference call with the investment community at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time (4:30 p.m. Eastern Time) that same day.

FISHERS, IN / ACCESS Newswire / May 12, 2026 / American Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:AREC) ("American Resources" or the "Company"), a leader in the critical mineral supply chain, is issuing this press release in connection with its Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 30, 2026, which disclosed receipt of a notification letter from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq").

Statewide outreach initiatives across Northern California, Southern California, the Bay Area and the Inland Empire seeks stories, records and evidence for future legislative and community action

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CAMBRIDGE, MA / ACCESS Newswire / May 12, 2026 / Moderna, Inc. (NASDAQ:MRNA) today announced it was ranked no. 1 on TIME's 2026 list of the World's Most Impactful Companies. The recognition highlights the Company's work as a pioneer of mRNA technology and its focus on delivering meaningful benefits for patients and society.

MCLEAN, VA / ACCESS Newswire / May 12, 2026 / Gladstone Investment Corporation (Nasdaq:GAIN) (the "Company") today announced earnings for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2026. Please read the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed today with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), which is available on the SEC's website at www.sec.govor the investors section of the Company's website at www.gladstoneinvestment.com.

Q1'26 Revenue Rises 5.2% YoY to $12.8MReiterates Expectations for Continued Revenue Growth, Significant Free Cash Flow Generation, and Adjusted EBITDA Margin Expansion in 2026

World's Leading Tortilla Brand Appears in Episode 6: Taco 'Bout Delicious and Episode 10: Tailgate Feast: Game Day Grub on Gusto TV and RFD-TV

LUXEMBOURG, LU / ACCESS Newswire / May 12, 2026 / Ternium S.A. (NYSE:TX) announced that its annual general meeting of shareholders held on May 12, 2026 approved all resolutions on its agenda.

Net Sales of $59.7 Million; Net Income of $0.6 Million, or $0.11 per Diluted Share; Adjusted EBITDA of $3.0 MillionImproved Order Execution Drives Sequential Revenue Growth; Strengthening Order Conversion Drives Backlog GrowthNet Income Impacted by Below-Plan Operating Performance in our racks business; Financial Impact Expected to be Contained to the First Half of 2026Balance Sheet Strengthened Through Ongoing, Disciplined Capital Allocation: $1.0 million of Debt Reduction; $422,355 of Share Repurchases; Approximately $67 Million of Revolver Availability at the end of the First Quarter

~ First Quarter 2026 Revenue of $1.4 Million, an Increase of Approximately 90% Compared to Prior Year ~~ First Quarter Gross Profit of $0.9 Million, an Increase of Approximately 193% Compared to Prior Year ~~ Gross Margin Expanded Approximately 24 Percentage Points Year-Over-Year to 68.5% ~~ Closed $4.3 Million Senior Convertible Note Private Placement to Fund Commercial Expansion and Product Development ~~ Subsequent to Quarter End The Company Opened a new Center of Excellence Training Center in Tampa, FL, Along with Expansion of the Company's Sales Leadership Throughout the Eastern Region~