Arizona Tribune - News from Phoenix, Arizona, the United States and around the world

In a century-old Japanese public bath, a DJ works the decks while naked men bathe behind him and students film the scene.

Once wary of artificial intelligence, Hollywood is now striking up partnerships with AI start-ups and weaving the technology into productions more and more openly -- all while insisting the creative process itself will remain untouched.

Archaeologists in El Salvador exhumed human remains believed to be nearly 3,000 years old on Tuesday, the Ministry of Culture said.

As cycling fans on the roadside and watching at home on television marvel at the stunning scenery on view at the Tour de France, organisers ASO are already planning the next editions of the Grande Boucle.

France on Tuesday backed a controversial bill reintroducing two pesticides critics say harm bees, as the environment minister said she would resign.

Recent government climate change policy decisions will see New Zealand miss its own emissions reduction targets, an independent report has warned.

Chelsea signed England midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa on Tuesday in a deal British media valued at £117 million ($157 million), a price that smashed the transfer record for a British player.

Hormuz and a handful of maritime straits around the world have served as the linchpin of global trade since the 16th century and have fuelled geopolitical rivalries throughout history.

When filmmaker Josh Greenbaum first ventured onto a pickleball court, he found an accessible pastime that could quickly turn intense, generating not just sweat but a range of emotions in minutes.

SANTA BARBARA, CA / ACCESS Newswire / July 22, 2026 / American Riviera Bancorp ("Company") (OTCQX:ARBV), holding company of American Riviera Bank ("Bank"), announced today unaudited net income of $7.3 million ($1.26 per share) for the six months ended June 30, 2026, an increase of 46.2% compared to $5.0 million ($0.86 per share) earned in the same reporting period in the previous year.

Publicly Traded • Ticker Symbol: ELEK

WEST PALM BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / July 22, 2026 / ELEKTROS Inc. announced that its common stock appreciated 23.40% during the trading day as the Company continued executing its strategic initiatives.

WEST PALM BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / July 22, 2026 / ELEKTROS Inc. (OTC PINK:ELEK) announced that its shares finished the trading day with a 23.40% gain. Management described the session as an encouraging milestone while reaffirming the Company's long-term focus on expanding electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

WEST PALM BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / July 22, 2026 / ELEKTROS Inc. (OTC PINK:ELEK) announced that its shares closed the trading day up 23.40%, marking what management described as an encouraging milestone for the Company and its shareholders.

AURORA, IL / ACCESS Newswire / July 22, 2026 / Old Second Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company," "Old Second," "we," "us," and "our") (NASDAQ:OSBC), the parent company of Old Second National Bank (the "Bank"), today announced financial results for the second quarter of 2026. Our net income was $28.2 million, or $0.54 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2026, compared to net income of $25.6 million, or $0.48 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2026. Adjusted net income1 was $28.7 million, or adjusted diluted earnings per share1 of $0.55, for the second quarter of 2026, compared to adjusted net income1 of $26.0 million, or adjusted diluted earnings per share1 of $0.49, for the first quarter of 2026.

LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESS Newswire / July 22, 2026 / Niraj Jha, Senior Director of Logistics at Niagara Bottling LLC, the largest privately held beverage company in the United States, has released From Engines to Algorithms, a book drawing on his uncommon path from licensed marine engineer to supply chain leader to explain why technology does not make operational bottlenecks disappear, they just relocate them.

JACKSONVILLE, FL / ACCESS Newswire / July 22, 2026 / FRP Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPH), a full-service real estate investment and development company with four distinct business segments including Multifamily, Industrial and Commercial, Development, and Mining and Royalty Lands, anticipates issuing its second quarter earnings results on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 after the market close. The Company will host a conference call on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. (ET). Analysts, stockholders and other interested parties may access the teleconference live by calling 1-888-506-0062 (passcode 417930) within the United States or by joining the webcast here. International callers may dial 1-973-528-0011 (passcode 417930). Webcast replay will be available until August 5, 2027, by accessing it here. The webcast replay will also be available on the Company's investor relations page (https://www.frpdev.com/investor-relations/) following the call.

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / July 22, 2026 / Southern Cross Acquisition I Corp. (NASDAQ:NCOOU) (the "Company"), a Cayman Islands exempted company, announced today the closing of its initial public offering of 11,500,000 units at $10.00 per unit, which includes the full exercise of the underwriters' option to purchase an additional 1,500,000 units to cover over-allotments. The gross proceeds from the offering were $115,000,000 before deducting underwriting discounts and estimated offering expenses. The units are listed on the Nasdaq Global Market ("Nasdaq") and began trading under the ticker symbol "NCOOU" on July 21, 2026. Each unit consists of one ordinary share, one redeemable warrant, and one right to receive one-fourth of one ordinary share upon consummation of an initial business combination. Each redeemable warrant entitles the holder thereof to purchase one ordinary share at an exercise price of $11.50 per share. Once the securities comprising the units begin separate trading, the ordinary shares, warrants and rights are expected to be listed on Nasdaq under "NCO," "NCOOW," and "NCOOR," respectively.

Learn how OwlTing is building enterprise-grade financial infrastructure that enables regulated stablecoin and fiat payments across global marketsDiscover why OwlPay's rapidly expanding payments platform, strategic partnerships with Visa and Circle, and scalable business model position OwlTing for long-term growthy

Merchants on every ThriveCart plan can now calculate and collect sales tax at checkout, with no third-party tools required.

LATROBE, PA / ACCESS Newswire / July 22, 2026 / Commercial National Financial Corporation (OTCQX:CNAF) (Company), parent Company of Commercial Bank & Trust of PA, has reported results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The Company earned $498,000 (or $0.18 per average share outstanding) in the second quarter 2026 compared to $451,000 (or $0.16 per average share outstanding) in the second quarter of 2025. The Company earned $1,001,000 (or $0.36 per average share outstanding) for the six-month period ended June 30, 2026 and $882,000 (or $0.31 per average share outstanding) for the six-month period ended June 30, 2025.

Despite major advances in neonatal care, the United States still has no universal screening protocol for cerebral palsy, delaying diagnosis for many infants. Cerebral Palsy Guide examines the screening gap, the cost to families, and the growing push for earlier detection.

Industry veteran brings 20 years of experience advising leading retail, consumer, and eCommerce companies across M&A and capital markets

DALLAS, TX / ACCESS Newswire / July 22, 2026 / Adapti, Inc. (OTCID:ADTI), a company developing AI technology to integrate sports and influencer management, today announced Ayden Ames won a gold medal at the recently concluded 2026 NORCECA U21 Pan American Cup. The event was held July 7-12 at Ohio State University's Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio.

From supermarket aisles to at-home grooming routines, APPA's 2026 Dog Report shows dog owners aren't cutting back on their pets - they're making more intentional choices about how and where they spend

Partnership expands Visterra's presence in the Dallas Fort-Worth metroplex and strengthens commercial landscape service delivery across North Texas

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA / ACCESS Newswire / July 22, 2026 / Srixon is celebrating Ryan Fox's memorable victory at The Open Championship with a special one-day only golf ball promotion honoring one of the defining moments of his championship run.

Trustpoint Xposure, the first AEO-certified PR agency in the United States, today released its Q3 2026 AI Visibility Report, an internal analysis of AI citation audit data across legal, medical, financial, and technology professional categories. The report examines observable differences in AI search visibility outcomes between brands that have implemented the firm's certified five-signal AEO methodology and brands relying on traditional digital marketing strategies or unstructured AEO approaches over a rolling 180-day period ending June 2026.

Used in delivery rooms nationwide, fetal monitoring creates a real-time record of how a baby responds during labor. When doctors or nurses miss or ignore warning signs, babies can suffer preventable injuries, and families may have a legal claim.

MISSOULA, MT / ACCESS Newswire / July 22, 2026 / GuideTime, a hospitality technology platform designed to help lodging operators monetize guest experiences, is expanding its presence across the hospitality sector by enabling hotels, resorts, RV parks, campgrounds, and glamping destinations to offer curated local experiences directly to their guests.

OSAKA, JP / ACCESS Newswire / July 22, 2026 / Kasashima Gallery announces its expanded international art exhibition program for 2027, featuring a series of exhibitions across East Asia, Europe, and other regions. The gallery aims to feature more than 60 Asian artists throughout the year, attracting the attention of collectors from around the world. In addition, Kasashima Gallery will further strengthen the commercialization of artworks through its art and design business initiatives, extending artistic creations into lifestyle aesthetics, cultural and creative products, brand collaborations, and intellectual property (IP) licensing, helping artists enhance both the market value and international influence of their works.

Every enterprise is racing toward AI that can act on its own. Almost no one is talking about the one thing that decides whether it can.By Jagadeesh Kunda, Co-Founder & COO, Oleria