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There was dismay on the left and jubilation on the right as Donald Trump's addressed the US Congress on Tuesday in a tense atmosphere and with Washington's political divisions rarely more visible.

Racers shut away for a week incommunicado and airport-style metal detectors -- powerboating in Japan deploys strict measures as one of only four sports in the country that can be legally bet on.

A US judge on Tuesday denied Elon Musk's request to prevent OpenAI from becoming a for-profit business in a loss for the Tesla tycoon amid his feud with Sam Altman.

Women's World Cup winner Yuki Nagasato, who made history with a brief spell playing for a men's team, said she had given "every last drop" as the Japanese striker announced her retirement from football.

Batting great Sunil Gavaskar backed India skipper Rohit Sharma after a fat-shaming post by an Indian politician, saying cricket is about skill not "modelling".

More people watched the Oscars than previously thought, Disney said Tuesday, after they totted up those tuning in on their mobile phones and laptops.

China on Wednesday set an annual growth target of around five percent, vowing to make domestic demand its main economic driver as an escalating trade war with the United States hit Beijing's exports.

Syrian refugee Khaled Alnomman said he made a big effort to integrate since he fled to Austria 10 years ago, learning to speak German fluently, getting a job as a bricklayer and applying for citizenship.

The first commercial mission of Europe's new heavy-lift rocket Ariane 6 has been rescheduled for Thursday, French company Arianespace announced, after an "anomaly" forced a last-minute postponement.

China on Wednesday set an annual growth target of around five percent, vowing to make domestic demand its main economic driver as an escalating trade war with the United States hit Beijing's exports.

From showing solidarity with Volodymyr Zelensky to inviting US President Donald Trump for an historic state visit, Britain's diplomatic drive over Ukraine has a surprising pivotal figure: King Charles III.

Wet weather looked poised to offer relief Wednesday as Japan battled its worst wildfire in half a century in a northern region hit by record-low rainfall.

Donald Trump proclaimed Tuesday that the "American dream is unstoppable" in his first address to Congress since a whirlwind return to power that has roiled the nation and the world.

President Donald Trump's tariffs and the retaliation they attracted will likely weigh on US growth and boost inflation, according to analysts, but, beyond that, uncertainty surrounding the levies threatens to overshadow optimism about his future policies.

Australia's plan to exempt YouTube from a world-leading teen social media ban is "illogical" and a "mockery", rival tech giants Meta and TikTok said Wednesday.

Emma Raducanu revealed Tuesday she "couldn't see the ball through the tears" after being targeted by a stalker during last month's Dubai WTA 1000 tournament.

Elon Musk's SpaceX is now aiming for Wednesday to conduct the next test flight of its massive Starship rocket, following a last-minute cancellation on Monday.

The United States on Tuesday ended pollution tracking by its embassies that had been a vital source of data especially in Beijing, as President Donald Trump slashes overseas and environmental spending.

Florida's attorney general said Tuesday that a criminal investigation has been opened into self-described misogynist influencer Andrew Tate and his brother, who flew to the southern US state last week from Romania, where they faced rape and human trafficking charges.

China is pushing for economic growth of "around five percent" in 2025, an official document seen by AFP on Wednesday showed, an ambitious goal as Beijing faces down an intensifying trade war with the United States and deepening economic doldrums at home.

China is pushing for economic growth of "around five percent" in 2025, an official document seen by AFP on Wednesday showed, an ambitious goal as Beijing faces down an intensifying trade war with the United States and deepening economic doldrums at home.

An internet rights group on Tuesday raised alarm over reports the United States may steer billions of dollars to Elon Musk's Starlink by making changes to a rural broadband deployment program.

The United States on Tuesday gave energy giant Chevron just one month to stop its operations in Venezuela, delivering a heavy blow to cash-strapped authorities in Caracas.

Carlos Alcaraz will take a softly-softly approach as he vies to become just the third man to win three straight titles at Indian Wells, where he could find a member of that exclusive club, Novak Djokovic, standing in his way in the quarter-finals.

ALSIP, IL / ACCESS Newswire / March 5, 2025 / Capstone Holding Corp. (the "Company" or "Capstone"), a building products distribution company that has successfully grown its business organically and through well-timed acquisitions, today announced the pricing of its Follow-on Public Offering (the "Offering") of 1,250,000 shares of common stock (the "Common Shares") at a public offering price of $4.00 per share for total gross proceeds of $5,000,000 before deducting underwriting discounts and offering expenses. The Common Shares have been approved for listing and are expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market on March 6, 2025 under the ticker symbol "CAPS". The Offering is expected to close on or about March 7, 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

WASHINGTON, D.C. / ACCESS Newswire / March 5, 2025 / The Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) has published a new report exclusive from the MEMRI Chinese Media Studies Project (CMSP) about Chinese media praising Chinese AI company DeepSeek.

Targets: 2026 'Stage 1' operations, long-term 1st quartile AISC production

COSTA MESA, CA / ACCESS Newswire / March 5, 2025 / DeFrenza Lee LLP is pleased to announce the promotion of Sherry Hunt to the firm's partnership. "Sherry exemplifies the qualities we value most at DeFrenza Lee LLP-exceptional legal acumen, unwavering dedication, and outstanding client service," said Lynn Lee, Co-Founding Partner. "Sherry's hard work, diligence, and commitment to excellence have made her an indispensable part of our team," said Sara Frasco, Partner.

ATLANTA, GA / ACCESS Newswire / March 5, 2025 / HAVERTYS (NYSE:HVT)(NYSE:HVT.A) announced today that the company will participate in the Loop Capital Markets' 2025 Investor Conference on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, and the UBS Global Consumer and Retail Conference on March 12, 2025. There will be a fireside chat presentation on March 12, 2025, at 10:00 am EST.

Enterprise-grade end-to-end solution solves key challenges related to the digital implementation of fiber, from design and deployment to time-to-market and customer experience, with a focus on automation and optimization in build, support, and operation phases

BUENOS AIRES, AR / ACCESS Newswire / March 5, 2025 / Pampa Energía S.A. (NYSE:PAM)(Buenos Aires Stock Exchange:PAMP), an independent company with active participation in the Argentine electricity and gas value chain, announces the results for the fiscal year and quarter ended on December 31, 2024.

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