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Unbearable noise forced a match close to the Australian Open's polarising "party court" to be moved, but the men playing in front of "extremely drunk" fans said they loved the atmosphere.

Global news agency Agence France-Presse (AFP) and French artificial intelligence company Mistral AI have signed a deal for the start-up's chatbot to use news agency reports to respond to users' requests, executives from the two organisations said Thursday.

Cuba began releasing people Wednesday who had been jailed for protesting against the regime under a deal that saw departing US President Joe Biden remove the communist island from a list of terrorism sponsors.

OSAKA, JAPAN / ACCESS Newswire / January 16, 2025 / Expo Metro Miami Beach is set to grandly open on January 18, bringing together artists, collectors, and art enthusiasts from around the globe for a major event in the art world. As the only gallery from Asia participating under its name, Kasashima Gallery has specially invited top Asian calligraphy, painting, and ink artists to showcase their works, leading the way in presenting Eastern art and culture to an international audience.

MONTRÉAL, QC / ACCESS Newswire / January 16, 2025 / Vision Marine Technologies Inc. (the "Company", "Vision Marine", "we", "us", "our") (NASDAQ:VMAR), a leading innovator in electric marine propulsion, today announced the closing of its previously announced brokered private placement offering with accredited and institutional investors for the issuance and sale of units consisting of common shares (each a "Common Share") (or pre-funded warrants (each a "Pre-funded Warrant") in lieu thereof) together with warrants (each a "Common Warrant") to purchase one-half of the number of Common Shares (or Pre-funded Warrants) of the Company at a price of US$1.25 per unit, for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately US$5.9 million, before deducting fees and offering expenses.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / January 16, 2025 / Welcome to the Green Stock News brief for Wednesday January 15th. Here are today's top headlines:

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Company Reiterates Outlook for Q3, Q4 and Full Year 2024

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / January 16, 2025 / Onco-Innovations Limited (CSE:ONCO)(Frankfurt:W1H, WKN:A3EKSZ) ("Onco" or the "Company") is pleased to provide information on its exclusively-licensed technology, a new class of Polynucleotide Kinase 3'-Phosphatase (PNKP) inhibitors (the "Technology"), which was shown in a study1 to successfully prevent the regeneration of cancer cells, by disrupting DNA repair processes, making cancer cells more vulnerable to radiation therapy and thereby improving patient outcomes.

COEUR D'ALENE, ID / ACCESS Newswire / January 16, 2025 / Coeur d'Alene Bancorp (OTC PINK:CDAB), the parent company of bankcda, is pleased to announce a cash dividend of $.20 per share. The dividend will be payable on February 14, 2025, to shareholders of record as of January 31, 2025.

BERLIN, MD / ACCESS Newswire / January 16, 2025 / Calvin B. Taylor Bankshares, Inc. (OTCQX:TYCB), parent company of Calvin B. Taylor Bank, announced the Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.36 per share for the fourth quarter of 2024. This dividend is payable on February 6, 2025 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on January 27, 2025.

SAN DIEGO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / January 16, 2025 / RF Industries, Ltd, (NASDAQ:RFIL), a national manufacturer and marketer of interconnect products and systems, today announced fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 financial results for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2024.

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LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESS Newswire / January 16, 2025 / GrocerIQ, Inc., an AI technology company specializing in grocery solutions and a wholly-owned subsidiary of WPF Holdings, Inc. ("WPFH"), has signed definitive agreements to both develop and license advanced technologies aimed at improving grocery redemption systems and expanding food accessibility. These strategic initiatives highlight GrocerIQ's commitment to addressing critical challenges in the grocery sector while fostering long-term growth and innovation.

WASHINGTON, DC / ACCESS Newswire / January 16, 2025 / MAGAVERSE, the trailblazing memecoin project, has made history with a stunning $1,000,000 donation to organizations endorsed by former President Donald Trump. The donation, aimed at supporting MAGA initiatives and advancing the cause of freedom, has positioned MAGAVERSE as a serious player in both the cryptocurrency world and the political landscape.

Local LA Psychologist Describes Ways to Console Those Who Have Suffered Loss in the Fires 

MIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / January 16, 2025 / QKI Emulsion Inc. (the Company), formerly Known as Superbox Inc. (currently OTC PINK:SBOX), a Nevada corporation headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, and a prominent leader in Green Energy and Transition Technologies, is proud to announce the achievement of the highly anticipated ETV (Environmental Technology Verification) certification, a breakthrough that underscores the company's commitment to sustainability and environmental innovation.

DURHAM, NC / ACCESS Newswire / January 16, 2025 / 374Water Inc. (NASDAQ:SCWO), a global leader in organic waste destruction technology for the municipal, federal, and industrial markets, today announced that it will participate in the Sidoti Micro-Cap Conference taking place virtually on January 22-23, 2025.

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Contributing to the social aspect of the engagement, General Dr. Uthai would also be endorsing free online financial courses that teaches youth and students to build and manage world class investment portfolios, uplift their financial literacy and reduce poverty. Up to 300 million "Certificate of Performance" and "Certificate of Training" carrying the digital signature of General Dr. Uthai, issued by Capital Trust Group (CTG) will be awarded to qualified young generations.

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 16, 2025 / As a small business owner, taking out a business loan can feel like a huge personal risk. Traditional recourse loans rely on personal assets like savings accounts or stocks if you default on a business loan, potentially endangering your personal financial health. However, non-recourse financing can help you pursue exciting real estate investments and growth opportunities without putting your personal finances at risk. Here are some of the best benefits you'll reap when choosing a non-recourse loan for your business.

Distinct Culinary Division within Mississippi-based Investment Partnership and Holding Company MMI Hospitality Group, Enjoys Refreshed Image and New Website

The First Global Exchange and Inventory Management System for Bulk Aged Spirits Goes Live

PORTLAND, OR / ACCESS Newswire / January 16, 2025 / Kaya Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB:KAYS) and The Sacred Mushroom™ ("TSM"), Portland's one-of-a-kind psilocybin treatment center today announced the launch of "Synergy by Design," a revolutionary program that empowers individuals to curate deeply personal and transformative psychedelic journeys. By combining intention, sensory customization, and meaningful activities, this program is designed to ensure that every participant's experience reflects their unique needs, preferences, and goals.

ROUND ROCK, TEXAS / ACCESS Newswire / January 16, 2025 / AYRO, Inc. (NASDAQ:AYRO) ("AYRO" or the "Company"), a designer and manufacturer of electric, purpose-built delivery vehicles and solutions for micro-distribution, micro-mobility, and last-mile delivery, today provides a letter to stakeholders highlighting its recent accomplishments and discussing its path forward.

The documentary, from Bad Robot, Glen Powell's Barnstorm Productions, Zipper Bros Films, IMAX Entertainment and Dolphin Entertainment reached over $2 million at the box office and was #1 on Prime Video when it was first released last summer

On January 27, 2025, Issuer Direct Corp becomes ACCESS Newswire Inc. and will begin trading under the new NYSE ticker symbol "ACCS"

HOUSTON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / January 16, 2025 / Via Renewables, Inc. (NASDAQ:VIASP) (including its subsidiaries, "we," "our," "us," "Via Renewables," or the "Company") today announced that it is commencing a tender offer to purchase up to 200,000 shares of its 8.75% Series A Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the "Series A Preferred Stock" or the "shares"), at a purchase price of $22.50 per share, in cash, less applicable withholding taxes and without interest. The number of shares proposed to be purchased in the tender offer represents approximately 5.9% of the Company's currently outstanding Series A Preferred Stock.

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HONG KONG, HK / ACCESS Newswire / January 16, 2025 / Hong Kong Web3 Festival today announced the first-round speaker lineup for its upcoming 2025 edition, which will take place from 6 to 9 April, 2025. The event will bring together representatives from a broad range of experts and leaders in the Web3 space, including:

PHOENIX, AZ / ACCESS Newswire / January 16, 2025 / Crexendo®, Inc. (NASDAQ:CXDO), an award-winning software technology company that is a premier provider of cloud communication platform software and unified communication as service (UCaaS) offerings, including voice, video, contact center, and managed IT services tailored to businesses of all sizes, today proudly announced that its AI-powered cloud business communications platform has again earned top honors in G2's Winter 2025 Reports for VoIP, UCaaS, and Customer Communications Management. G2.com, the leading business software review platform, enables users to research and select solutions backed by real, verified customer reviews.