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White nets stretch high across the front of brick buildings in Pakistan's northern border region, a tactic borrowed from the Ukrainian battlefield to protect police against the latest militant threat -- drones.

The growing popularity of American football in Australia will see the NFL play a regular-season game there for the first time when a sellout crowd packs into the 100,000-capacity Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Flying several kilometres in the air and close to the speed of a commercial plane, Moscow's new long-range jet-powered drones are causing havoc for Kyiv's stretched air defences.

The European Union is poised for a big reveal of its plans to keep minors safe online -- but proposals to restrict their social media access and force age checks have drawn fire from children's rights groups and privacy defenders alike.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Wednesday they pummelled a US military base in Jordan, vowing retaliation for American strikes on Iranian oil tankers that dragged the foes deeper into war.

Fed up with the funding restrictions surrounding her research on the links between climate change and health, American epidemiologist Sheryl Magzamen has left the United States for Canada.

Apple is expected to unveil a slew of new and updated devices, including a long-rumored foldable iPhone, when it holds its annual late-summer hardware event on Wednesday in Cupertino, California.

Frances Tiafoe rallied from two sets down -- and 3-0 down in the fifth set -- to edge 22-year-old Alex Michelsen 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3, 7-6 (10/6) and reach the US Open semi-finals on Tuesday.

"The federal appeals court left the limited Schedule III order in effect while MMJ's challenge proceeds, but the stay denial did not uphold the order's legality or decide the separate DEA proceeding considering broader marijuana rescheduling." - Duane Boise, President, MMJ International Holdings

XCF Global Special Meeting Rescheduled to September 24, 2026; DevvStream Special Meeting Rescheduled to September 17, 2026

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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / September 9, 2026 / FutureGen Industries Corp. (formerly Right Season Investments Corp.) (TSXV:LITT)(Frankfurt:T500) (WKN: A41WY4) ("FutureGen Industries" or the "Company") announces that it has closed its previously announced debt settlement agreement with a director of the Company (the "Creditor") dated September 4, 2026 (the "Settlement Agreement"). Pursuant to the Settlement Agreement, the Company has issued to the Creditor 201,600 common shares of the Company (each, a "Share" and, collectively, the "Shares") at a deemed price of $0.125 per Share in settlement of $25,200 of outstanding indebtedness (the "Settlement"). Pursuant to applicable securities laws, all securities issued pursuant to Settlement are subject to a hold period of four months and one day, expiring January 10, 2027.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / September 9, 2026 / Datametrex AI Limited (the "Company" or "Datametrex'') (TSXV:DM)(FSE:D4G)(OTC PINK:DTMXF) announces that Paul Haber has resigned as a director of the Company effective September 2, 2026.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / September 9, 2026 / Core Critical Metals Corp. ("CCMC" or the "Company") (TSXV:CCMC), is pleased to announce that it has entered into an arrangement agreement dated for reference August 21, 2026 (the "Arrangement Agreement") with its wholly-owned subsidiaries, 1595789 B.C. Ltd. ("Spinco1") and 1595792 B.C. Ltd. ("Spinco2"), pursuant to which the Company will spin out its Senneville Project to Spinco1 and its Timmins Nickel Project to Spinco2 by way of a statutory plan of arrangement under Division 5 of Part 9 of the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) (the "Arrangement").

Love Gold releases its September 2026 rankings of the top gold IRA companies, naming Goldco the Best Overall choice for investors considering precious metals for retirement diversification.

Independent assessment recognizes governance foundation, community engagement, and dedicated ESG resourcingStrong governance foundation recognized: the assessment identified a well-developed corporate structure, dedicated ESG resourcing, proactive risk management efforts, meaningful community engagement, and a clear commitment to integrating sustainability into corporate strategy.Approximately 7% of the 2026 drilling budget dedicated to sustainability initiatives, investing in governance structures, community engagement, and environmental management practices that mitigate risk, build trust, strengthen partnerships, and support operational readiness.Roadmap in place to formalize risk management systems as the Adelita Project advances toward drilling and development.

KELOWNA, BC / ACCESS Newswire / September 9, 2026 / Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ:LEXX) (the "Company" or "Lexaria"), a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, today closed its previously announced exercise of certain outstanding warrants to purchase an aggregate of 453,969 shares of the Company's common stock originally issued by the Company on February 16, 2024, having an original exercise price of $32.78 per share, on October 16, 2024, having an original exercise price of $45.90 per share, on September 29, 2025, having an original exercise price of $20.55 per share and on December 16, 2025, having an original exercise price of $17.85 per share, at a reduced exercise price of $12.92 per share.

PLANO, TX / ACCESS Newswire / September 9, 2026 / Intrusion Inc. (NASDAQ:INTZ) ("Intrusion" or the "Company"), a provider of AI-powered cyberattack prevention, threat intelligence, and managed cybersecurity solutions, announced today that Tony Scott, CEO, and Kimberly Pinson, CFO, will present and host one-on-one meetings at the H.C. Wainwright 28th Annual Global Investment Conference, which is being held from September 14-16, 2026, in New York, NY.

FAYETTEVILLE, AR / ACCESS Newswire / September 9, 2026 / Two out of three Americans worry more about running out of money than death, according to the 2026 Annual Retirement Study from the Allianz Center for the Future of Retirement. High inflation and health care costs lead the way, with high taxes and general economic volatility close behind.

CHANDLER, AZ / ACCESS Newswire / September 9, 2026 / McCormick Systems, developer of leading MEP takeoff & estimating software, McCormick, and a part of Foundation Software's business portfolio, has published a new checklist to assist electrical, plumbing and mechanical contractors catch costly gaps before a bid gets out the door.

The project demonstrates an innovative solution to the national housing shortage by taking advantage of supply-friendly legislation and a unique seller-financing model

Empowering air and space forces with the training, data, and insights needed to prevail in contested environments

Legal operations company reports 183% year-over-year growth in new law firm clients as firms increasingly turn to AI-enabled infrastructure to improve intake, follow-up and conversion

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NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / September 9, 2026 / Aegis Capital Corp. (www.aegiscapcorp.com), a full-service wealth management, financial services and investment banking firm, is pleased to announce Jeffrey Nishijima has joined the firm as a Managing Director

CHICAGO, IL / ACCESS Newswire / September 9, 2026 / O2 Sponsor Finance, a division of Old Second National Bank, today announced that it has recently hired Kyle Bucsa as Assistant Vice President.

Charm's Agentic AI Workforce was recognized for its innovative approach to prevent and resolve fraud and scams.

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / September 9, 2026 / Money can be a tricky topic for couples to talk about. Different spending habits, hidden debts or mismatched goals often create tension, even in strong relationships. The good news is that financial harmony is something you can build together with a little patience and teamwork.

Pairing sophisticated logistics with patient-friendly fingertip collection without phlebotomists could reduce non-adherence to routine testing

CHICAGO, IL / ACCESS Newswire / September 9, 2026 / Zekelman Industries, the leading independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and an innovator in modular design and construction, has launched a new integrated marketing campaign, Mission Critical.

LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESS Newswire / September 9, 2026 / Ispire Technology Inc. (Nasdaq:ISPR) ("Ispire," the "Company," "we," "us," or "our"), an innovator in vaping technology and precision dosing, announced today that it will host its earnings conference call at 8 am ET on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, to discuss the Company's financial results for its fiscal fourth quarter and full year ended June 30, 2026.

NAPLES, FL / ACCESS Newswire / September 9, 2026 / Rain Enhancement Technologies Holdco, Inc. (NASDAQ:RAIN) ("RET" or the "Company"), a leading provider of ionization rainfall generation technology, today announced that Randy Seidl, CEO of RET, will deliver a virtual presentation at the H.C. Wainwright 28th Annual Global Investment Conference, being held September 14-16, 2026, in New York City.