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Firefighters worked to contain huge blazes in the northwestern US city of Spokane early Monday after officials reported hundreds of structures had been reduced to cinders.

Survivors said on Monday they heard multiple blasts moments before an Indonesian passenger ferry caught fire, killing five passengers and prompting many to jump into the sea, with some still missing more than 24 hours later.

The US acting attorney general said Sunday he had reached an agreement with lawmakers and issued an order officially scrapping a $1.8-billion compensation fund that has led to a standoff over his Senate confirmation.

Myanmar's detained democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi met with the nation's Red Cross representative on Monday, the president's office said, the first publicised meeting between her and a foreign official since she was ousted in a 2021 coup.

A star Australian broadcaster and former Wallabies coach fronted court on Monday to face trial on a raft of sexual assault accusations.

Cuba's power grid failed Sunday, causing another nationwide blackout, a state utility said in a social media post.

Oil prices tumbled Monday as Donald Trump said fresh talks with Iran will begin later in the day, while the yen extended gains after US and Japanese officials confirmed a rare joint intervention to prop up the currency.

Japan and the United States said Monday they were ready to act again following their first joint action in 28 years to boost the yen, after the beleaguered currency hit a four-decade low.

With her palms pressed together and her head bowed, Wassana Nak-umma vowed to give up alcohol for three months, joining millions of Thais in an abstinence campaign blending public health with spirituality.

World number three Jessica Pegula and rising star Alexandra Eala must wait until Monday to decide a Washington Open champion after thunderstorms postponed the completion of Sunday's WTA final.

With World Cup excitement still reverberating, Apple TV's football comedy hit "Ted Lasso" is returning after a three-year hiatus, and according to the cast, they needed no warm-up to get back on the pitch.

Whey protein used to be considered a mere byproduct of cheesemaking, but the dietary supplement is now coveted due to high-protein diets popularized across social media -- an explosion that is radically reshaping the American dairy industry.

Beyond Label Printing: Building More Efficient Fulfillment Workflows

Grand Rapids Managed IT Firm Formalizes AI Business Optimization Services Under Newly Appointed Chief AI Officer Donald McArthur, Offering SMBs a Structured Path From AI Readiness to Measurable Business Outcomes

Second Quarter 2026 HighlightsNet Income - $1.9 millionBank Net Income - $2.1 millionTBVPS - $12.88Diluted EPS- $0.24

Operations research publication presents methodology for manufacturing and industrial sector leaders

Proposal fails to establish a biological problem, omits serious economic warnings, and threatens livelihoods of union and African American working families before ongoing research is complete.KEY POINTSNo demonstrated biological problem. The draft relies on statements about what "may" happen, what "could" occur, or what is "possible," while acknowledging that sufficient data do not exist.The ASMFC's own record does not support new restrictions. The current Bay Cap is already highly precautionary, and the Technical Committee found no consistent relationship between fishing timing and Maryland pound-net catches.Critical economic warnings were omitted. The addendum leaves out the ASMFC's Committee on Economics and Social Sciences warnings of structural unemployment, a minimum operating volume threshold, and a possible 100 percent shutdown.Civil rights and labor concerns have been raised. The Southern Christian Leadership Conference expresses concern that African American workers, union families, and rural communities may be disproportionately affected.The research is not finished. The ASMFC is considering new restrictions before work intended to support a scientifically based Bay Cap is complete.

Accredited Investors Can Access Lost Soldier's Offering Through Its EquiDeFi-Powered Investor Portal

LAFAYETTE, LA / ACCESS Newswire / August 3, 2026 / Viemed Healthcare, Inc. (the "Company" or "Viemed") (NASDAQ:VMD), a national provider of technology-enabled, home-based healthcare solutions and chronic disease management, announced today that it has reported its financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, and updated guidance for the full year ending December 31, 2026.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / August 3, 2026 / Pinnacle Food Group Limited (NASDAQ:PFAI) (the "Company"), today announced the appointment of Mr. Martin Ngai Lam Cheung as an independent director of the Company, effective August 1, 2026.

HOUSTON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / August 3, 2026 / Ainos, Inc. (NASDAQ:AIMD)(NASDAQ:AIMDW) ("Ainos" or the "Company") today announced results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, and provided a business update on continued execution progress for AI Nose across semiconductor manufacturing, industrial infrastructure, robotics, and healthcare-related environments.

Positive BioPharma Partner Regulatory Progress and Early Success in Focused Ultrasound Technology Platform Expansion

ENGLEWOOD, CO / ACCESS Newswire / August 3, 2026 / Lightwave Logic, Inc. (NASDAQ:LWLG) (the "Company"), a technology platform company leveraging its proprietary electro-optic (EO) polymers to enable next-generation photonic devices, today announced it will host its Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Business Update Call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.

Learn how Nord's dual-track strategy combines near-term silver production from tailings reprocessing with district-scale exploration across Ontario's historic Cobalt-Gowganda silver campDiscover why Nord's world-class high-grade silver resources, existing infrastructure, and multiple near-term catalysts position the Company for long-term value creation

SCOTTSDALE, AZ / ACCESS Newswire / August 3, 2026 / Cyber Enviro-Tech, Inc. (OTCQB), an environmental technology company focused on water treatment, remediation, and emerging clean energy systems, today announced that it has entered into exclusive discussions with Air Power USA regarding a potential strategic combination that could result in Air Power USA acquiring a controlling interest in Cyber Enviro-Tech.

SAN DIEGO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / August 3, 2026 / Fast Moving Consumer Goods, Inc. (OTCID:GGII) today announced a special edition of its weekly live webinar series focused on helping founders and CEOs of emerging spirit brands navigate the challenges of launching, distributing, marketing, and scaling their products nationwide. The webinar will showcase FMCG's Emerging Spirit Brand Platform, a comprehensive solution combining retail distribution, direct-to-consumer sales, public relations, TikTok marketing, and strategic brand management.

Fast Moving Consumer Goods, Inc. Launches the CPG Brand Builder Series, a Free 12-Week Program for Beverage Founders, Investors, and Brand Managers Nationwide

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO / ACCESS Newswire / August 3, 2026 / Fortitude Gold (OTCQB:FTCO) (the "Company") today announced the timing of its 2026 second quarter earnings conference call scheduled for Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Fortitude Gold is a gold producer, developer, and explorer with operations in Nevada, U.S.A. offering investors exposure to both gold production and dividend yield.

MCLEAN, VA / ACCESS Newswire / August 3, 2026 / Gladstone Alternative Income Fund ("Gladstone Alternative" or the "Fund") announced today that its board of trustees declared monthly cash distributions to shareholders for the month of August. The August distribution amount is $0.001967 per calendar day for each issued and outstanding Class A share, Class C share, and Class I share for the period beginning August 1, 2026 and ending August 31, 2026 (for shareholders who own shares all 31 days in August, the distribution will total approximately $0.061 per share). Based on net asset values per share as of July 31, 2026, the August distribution amount represents an annualized distribution rate of 7.31% for Class A shares, 7.40% for Class C shares, and 7.28% for Class I shares. The distributions will be paid on August 31, 2026 for Dividend Reinvestment Plan ("DRIP") participants and September 1, 2026 for non-DRIP participants.

New, larger clinic enhances seven-day access to immediate care, diagnostics and coordinated healthcare services for Morongo Basin patients

Company Advances Strategic Pharmacy Relationships, Expands Commercial Pipeline and Positions for Continued Growth Across the Healthcare Marketplace

ELEKTROS Says Growing Awareness of Its Sierra Leone Hard-Rock Lithium Strategy and U.S. EV Charging Patent Is Bringing Increased Attention to the Company's Long-Term Vision