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Father Bashar Basiel moved freely in and out of his parish in the occupied West Bank until Israeli troops installed gates at the entrance of his village Taybeh overnight, just hours after a ceasefire began in Gaza.

OpenAI on Thursday introduced an artificial intelligence program called "Operator" that can tend to online tasks such as ordering items or filling out forms.

On a snow-blanketed field in Virginia, a handful of workers were silent but for the groan of a chainsaw chopping through bamboo -- a delicacy for their furry clients down the road in the US capital of Washington.

Venezuelan Josnexcy Martinez, who is staying at a shelter in a Texas border city, said she's afraid of getting swept up in a raid targeting migrants even though she entered the country legally.

Donald Trump has derided the Delta smelt as a "worthless fish," blaming efforts to protect the species for the devastating Los Angeles wildfires on social media, in a press conference, and even a White House order.

The US film industry's first major gathering since wildfires devastated Los Angeles began Thursday at Sundance, where Olivia Colman and John Lithgow kicked off the indie movie festival under somber circumstances.

Is there anybody out there? Yes! says a Republican congressman: the aliens are right under the ocean.

Extreme weather disrupted the schooling of about 242 million children in 85 countries last year -- roughly one in seven students, the UN children's agency reported Thursday, deploring an "overlooked" aspect of the climate crisis.

Jayden Daniels has already transformed the Washington Commanders from perennial strugglers to NFC Championship contenders and on Sunday has a chance to make history and become the first rookie quarterback ever to reach the Super Bowl.

US House Republicans approved a bill on Thursday that would ensure medical care for infants born alive during abortion procedures, in a vote largely labeled a gimmick by Democrats since such laws already exist.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / January 24, 2025 / Battery X Metals Inc. (CSE:BATX)(OTCQB:BATXD)(FSE:R0W, WKN:A3EMJB)("Battery X Metals" or the "Company") an energy transition resource exploration and technology company, announces that it has engaged an arms-length geological consulting firm (the "Geological Firm") to conduct property evaluations and preliminary work programs for the Company's core battery and critical mineral exploration projects. The scope of the engagement includes an assessment of claim status and annual costs, a geological overview of the properties, a review of historical work completed (based on Company-provided data), and recommendations for 2025 field programs to advance strategic exploration initiatives.

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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / January 24, 2025 / Sendero Resources Corp. (TSXV:SEND) (the "Company" or "Sendero") announces that as a result of the closing of a private placement (the "Private Placement") as previously announced on December 24, 2024 and December 30, 2024, two persons are required to announce their shareholdings in accordance with National Instrument 62-103 The Early Warning System and Related Take Over Bids and Insider Reporting Issues (NI 62-103). The Private Placement consisted of Units, each Unit consisting of one common share (each a "Share") and one common share purchase warrant (each a "Warrant").

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / January 24, 2025 / Sendero Resources Corp. (TSXV:SEND) (the "Company" or "Sendero") The Company announces that certain previously issued shares have been placed in escrow. On June 4, 2024, the Company granted 350,000 restricted share units (RSUs) on a post-consolidated basis to former directors and officers of the Company, which were deemed to have been vested effective July 31, 2024. The TSXV has stipulated that those shares either be returned to treasury or be placed into escrow on terms equivalent to the original vesting restrictions.

Australia's large proportion of small business owners could reach their property goals sooner with the help of Liberty's free-thinking home loans.

WASHINGTON, DC / ACCESS Newswire / January 24, 2025 / The newly updated mobile app by the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI), launched as part of the organization's 25th anniversary initiatives, provides easy access to the latest MEMRI translations, analyses, and videos, updated 24/7. It is now available for free in the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store.

HUNTSVILLE, AL / ACCESS Newswire / January 24, 2025 / Lakeland Industries, Inc. ("Lakeland Fire + Safety" or "Lakeland") (NASDAQ:LAKE), a leading global manufacturer of protective clothing for industry, healthcare, and first responders, today announced the closing of its previously announced underwritten public offering of an aggregate of 2,093,000 shares of its common stock at a price to the public of $22.00 per share, which includes the exercise in full by the underwriter of its option to purchase 273,000 additional shares of Lakeland's common stock. Gross proceeds to Lakeland, before deducting the underwriting discount and estimated offering expenses payable by Lakeland, were approximately $46.0 million.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / January 24, 2025 / ZoomAway Technologies Inc. (TSXV:ZMA)(OTC PINK:ZMWYF) (the "Corporation" or "ZMA") www.zoomaway.com today announced Jeremy Green's resignation from the Board of Directors and Mark Romano's addition to the same position of independent member of the Board of Directors.

MYRTLE BEACH, SC / ACCESS Newswire / January 24, 2025 / Coastal Carolina Bancshares, Inc. (the "Company") (OTCQX:CCNB), parent of Coastal Carolina National Bank (the "Bank"), reported unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and year end 2024. The Company reported net income of $8,506,711 or $1.36 per share for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $8,129,920 or $1.31 per share for the same period ended December 31, 2023, representing a 5% increase. Net income for the three months ended December 31, 2024 was $2,663,997 or $0.42 cents per share which represents a 19% increase when compared to prior quarter income of $2,235,070 and a 34% increase compared to quarterly net income of $1,990,916 during the fourth quarter of 2023.

The nonprofit supports students across the U.S. and in eight countries worldwide through numerous programs. Each year, thousands of students are impacted by these efforts.

The Sound Money Defense League and Money Metals Exchange are proud to announce the inaugural members of the 2025 Sound Money Fellowship

ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / January 24, 2025 / RedChip Companies will air interviews with GreenPower Motor Company Inc. (NASDAQ:GP) and Nova Minerals Limited (NASDAQ:NVA)(ASX:NVA) on the RedChip Small Stocks, Big Money™ show, a sponsored program on Bloomberg TV on January 25. Bloomberg TV is available in an estimated 73 million homes across the U.S.

Q4 2024 pre-tax and pre-provision income of $6.8 million. 2 nd best ever!

MIAMI, FL AND LONDON, UK / ACCESS Newswire / January 24, 2025 / MGO Global Inc. (Nasdaq:MGOL), a digitally-native, lifestyle brand portfolio company, ("MGO," "MGO Global" or the "Company"), today announced the voting results of a special meeting of stockholders (the "Special Meeting"), held earlier today at MGO's corporate office in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

DALLAS, TX / ACCESS Newswire / January 24, 2025 / DZS (OTC PINK:DZSI), a developer of Network Edge and Connectivity systems and Cloud Edge software solutions enabling broadband everywhere, today announced that Geoff Burke, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Investor Relations, will participate and present at the Dealflow Events MicroCap Conference 2025. The conference is being held January 28-30, 2025, at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, N.J.

MONTRÉAL, QC / ACCESS Newswire / January 24, 2025 / Valsoft Corporation Inc. ("Valsoft") a Canadian company specializing in the acquisition and development of vertical market software businesses, has solidified its position as a leader in the Point-of-Sale (POS) software sector with the acquisition of Vigilix. This strategic move significantly expands Valsoft's portfolio in the retail sector, enabling them to offer enhanced solutions for retailers across various industries, offering advanced Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) capabilities for POS systems and retailers.

LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESS Newswire / January 24, 2025 / Reliant Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB:RELT), soon to be Onar Holding Corporation, a tech-driven network of specialized marketing agencies, today announced that it will be presenting at The Microcap Conference from January 28-30, 2025.

JORF, MA / ACCESS Newswire / January 24, 2025 / COBCO, a leading provider of battery materials solutions for Europe and North America, is proud to announce the commissioning of its first batch of NMC PCAM production lines at Jorf Lasfar, Morocco. This milestone represents an important step in COBCO's journey to establish a new world-class ecosystem for sustainable battery material production.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / January 24, 2025 / At the request of the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization, Onco-Innovations Limited (the "Company") wishes to confirm that the Company's management is unaware of any material change in the Company's operations that would account for the recent increase in market activity.

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 24, 2025 / Aging in place lets you enjoy the comfort and familiarity of your home, but areas like stairs, bathrooms, and hallways can become challenging as you grow older. Simple upgrades can improve safety and convenience, making it easier to move around confidently.

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MIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / January 24, 2025 / SMX PLC (NASDAQ:SMX)(NASDAQ:SMXWW) is solidifying its position as a pivotal partner in developing digital solutions that drive and manage a global circular economy. At the forefront of these efforts is its recently launched proprietary hardware protection technology, specifically designed to safeguard the critical hardware essential for the Artificial Intelligence (AI) industry.