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The Australian Open, the first Grand Slam of the year, begins in Melbourne on Sunday and promises to be jam-packed with plotlines.

Australia recalled opener Nathan McSweeney and called up all-rounder Cooper Connolly on Thursday for the first time in a spin-heavy Test squad for the tour of Sri Lanka, with Steve Smith captain.

A Myanmar military drone tracked a car carrying anti-junta forces as it drove through the contested village of Moe Bye. Moments after it parked near a house, the operator dropped an explosive.

Lebanese lawmakers are expected to finally elect a president Thursday after more than two years of deadlock, in a much-needed step to help lift the war-battered country out of financial crisis.

One rum, two owners: the decades-long legal battle between the Cuban government and spirits giant Bacardi over the popular Havana Club rum brand has entered a new phase with the enactment of a new US trademark law.

From an adorable robot puppy that soothes dementia patients to an in-toilet gadget for testing urine, tech at CES caters to seniors around the world.

Opponents of Venezuelan strongman Nicolas Maduro condemned a new crackdown on his critics ahead of planned protests Thursday over his inauguration for a highly contested third term later this week.

As the sun rises over the Amazonian island of Marajo, Renato Cordeiro laces up his boots, grabs his knife, and heads out to tap his rubber trees.

Giovana Serrao was not home when a fire lit in a neighboring agricultural field got out of control and destroyed her acai palms on the island of Marajo in the Brazilian Amazon.

Gunmen attempted to storm the presidential complex in Chad's capital N'Djamena on Wednesday, sparking a battle that left 18 attackers and one security personnel member dead, the government said.

Scores of thousands of Catholic pilgrims swarmed the streets of Manila in search of a miracle Thursday, straining to reach a centuries-old statue of Jesus Christ in an annual display of religious fervour.

(CSE:ZEUS)(OTCQB:ZUUZF)(FRANKFURT:O92) (the "Company" or "Zeus") reports that on January 7, 2025 the Supreme Court of British Columbia approved the plan of arrangement between the Company and its wholly owned subsidiary Kelso Mining Inc. ("Kelso") dated August 26, 2024 (the "Arrangement"), to spin out its Chlore Property located in the Omineca Mining Division of North-Central British Columbia to Kelso.

Wildpack Beverage Inc. (TSXV:CANS)(OTC PINK:WLDPF)("Wildpack" or the"Company") a leading middle market co-packer of canned goods, announces, further to its press releases dated July 5, 2024 and October 8, 2024 (the "Previous Releases"), an update regarding the Company's proposed restructuring transaction (the "Debenture Restructuring Transaction") with respect to its outstanding 8.00% convertible unsecured subordinated debentures in the aggregate principal amount of $45,007,000 (the "Debentures"), which were issued pursuant to a convertible debenture indenture between the Company and Computershare Trust Company of Canada (the "Base Indenture") dated as of June 30, 2021, which provides for the issuance of one or more series of unsecured subordinated debentures of the Company, along with supplemental indentures dated August 27, 2021, November 23, 2021 and March 31, 2022 (collectively, the "Indenture").

FendX Technologies Inc.(CSE:FNDX)(OTCQB:FDXTF)(FSE:E8D) (the"Company" or "FendX"), a company developing products to protect surfaces and reduce the spread of pathogens, is pleased to announce its participation in The Microcap Conference 2025, the premier event for growth-focused companies and investors. The conference will take place January 28-30, 2025, at the Borgata Hotel Spa & Casino in Atlantic City, NJ.

Today, MedMira Inc. (MedMira) (TSXV:MIR) announced that its received investigational testing authorization (ITA) from Health Canada to begin clinical trials for its Multiplo® Complete Syphilis (TP/nTP) Antibody Test (Multiplo® TP/nTP), a cutting edge device that can determine active and non-active syphilis.

Ecora,(www.ecora-resources.com) (LSE:ECOR)(TSX:ECOR)(OTCQX:ECRAF) the leading royalty Company focused on supporting the supply of commodities essential to creating a sustainable future, is pleased to announce its participation in The Microcap Conference 2025, the premier event for growth-focused companies and investors. The Conference will take place January 28-30, 2025, at the Borgata Hotel Spa & Casino in Atlantic City, NJ.

TRX Gold Corporation (TSX:TRX)(NYSE American:TRX), a growth-oriented junior gold mining company, is pleased to announce its participation in The Microcap Conference 2025, the premier event for growth-focused companies and investors. The conference will take place January 28-30, 2025, at the Borgata Hotel Spa & Casino in Atlantic City, NJ.

Talent acquisition firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. (TSX:CWL)(OTCQX:CWLPF) today issued its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2025, ended November 30, 2024. All references to quarters or years are for the fiscal periods unless otherwise noted and all currency amounts are in Canadian dollars.

Onco-Innovations Limited (CSE:ONCO)(Frankfurt:W1H, WKN: A3EKSZ) ("Onco" or the "Company") is pleased to provide information on its exclusively-licensed technology of a new class of PNKP (Polynucleotide Kinase 3'-Phosphatase) inhibitors (the "Technology"), which has shown in a study[1] to be effective in targeting and inactivating DNA repair processes in cancer cells, thereby potentially advancing cancer treatment and, helping to pave the way for improved patient outcomes by potentially rendering cancer cells more susceptible to radiation therapy.

Vision Marine Technologies Inc. (the "Company", "Vision Marine", "we", "us", "our") (Nasdaq:VMAR), a leading innovator in electric marine propulsion, announces the establishment of a production line for custom cooling plates in partnership with Calip Group, a leader in high-tech welding processes. Under this collaboration, Calip Group will supply components that enhance the thermal management of Vision Marine's high-voltage (HV) marine battery packs. These custom cooling plates are specifically tailored to meet the stringent demands of marine applications, with production slated to begin in 2025.

CAGE Bio, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing innovative therapies for high incidence immuno-dermatological disorders, today announced the initiation of a Phase 2b dose-ranging trial for its CGB-500 product. This topical JAK inhibitor ointment, developed using CAGE Bio's proprietary ionic liquid technology, represents a potential breakthrough for low body surface area (BSA), moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (AD) condition.

Energy Northwest is under contract with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and has partnered with EVCS, a leading electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging network operator, to install 40 DC Fast chargers across 12 locations along Highway 101 in western Washington and coastal Oregon. The project spans over 500 miles and aims to improve access to EV charging in rural areas.

Ur-Energy Inc. (NYSE American:URG)(TSX:URE) (the "Company" or "Ur-Energy") is pleased to announce that its Chairman and CEO, John Cash, will participate in the Maxim Group LLC "2025 Mining Conference: Mining and Supplying Critical Minerals and Precious Metals," on Thursday, January 16, 2025. The Conference will be virtual with registration and access as set forth below.

Beginning in February, every edition of the monthly Community Impact newspaper will contain a mini edition of Texas Monthly's magazine.

This partnership aims to integrate innovative software solutions and platforms directly onto THOMSON computers, while exploring promising synergies in cutting-edge fields such as Web 3 and digital tokens.

Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. ("OPT" or "the Company") (NYSE American:OPTT), is pleased to announce its participation in The Microcap Conference 2025, the premier event for growth-focused companies and investors. The conference will take place January 28-30, 2025, at the Borgata Hotel Spa & Casino in Atlantic City, NJ.

ALT5 Sigma Corporation (NASDAQ:ALTS), a fintech, providing next generation blockchain-powered technologies for tokenization, trading, clearing, settlement, payment, and safe-keeping of digital assets, announced its participation in the upcoming iFX EXPO Dubai.

Today Nobility Homes, Inc. (OTCQX:NOBH) announced sales and earnings results for its fiscal year ended November 2, 2024. Sales for fiscal year 2024 were $51.9 million as compared to $63.3 million recorded in fiscal year 2023. Income from operations for fiscal year 2024 was $9.6 million versus $13.4 million in the same period a year ago. Net income after taxes was $8.6 million as compared to $10.9 million for the same period last year. Diluted earnings per share for fiscal year 2024 were $2.63 per share compared to $3.27 per share last year.

Greg Raiz, David Flaschen, and Raza Shaikh's strategic appointments strengthen the company's position in enterprise AI solutions

MassRobotics announces the fourth cohort of its Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst Program, marking a record-breaking year with an unprecedented number of applicants. This year's cohort includes six innovative companies selected for their cutting-edge solutions in healthcare robotics. The selection process was guided by the expertise and support of the MassRobotics Steering Committee, which includes industry leaders from MITRE, Festo, Mitsubishi Electric, and Novanta, and other key stakeholders. These organizations have provided invaluable mentorship, enabling MassRobotics to support a diverse range of startups tackling some of the most pressing challenges in healthcare. The 2024 cohort represents a new milestone for the program and highlights the growing impact of robotics in transforming healthcare worldwide.

Prysmian, a world leader in the energy transition and digital transformation, has received a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's (HRCF) 2025 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation's foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality. Prysmian joins the 765 U.S. businesses that will be honored with HRCF's Equality 100 Award as Leaders in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion. This year's CEI includes 1,449 businesses - the highest number of rated companies since the start of the CEI in 2002.

A definitive history of the birthplace of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement, and a call to preserve it