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South Korean K-pop megastars BTS will kick off their world tour on Thursday, riding the momentum of a chart-topping comeback album and a landmark performance in the heart of Seoul.

The Grand National is a radically different challenge than it was when Mick Fitzgerald rode Rough Quest to victory in 1996, but he told AFP you have "to evolve or you die".

Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen told Prime Minister Mark Carney on Wednesday that "teamwork is willingness" during an Earth-to-space call celebrating the achievements of the historic lunar journey.

New Zealand's self-described "fourth most popular guitar-based digi-bongo-acapella-rap-funk-comedy-folk duo" Flight of the Conchords sold out their first shows in eight years in minutes this week, sparking a frenzy among fans.

The fragile truce between Iran and the United States entered its second day on Thursday, with Tehran threatening to resume hostilities as Israel launched a major bombardment of Lebanon.

US President Donald Trump bashed NATO and appeared to renew his threats over Greenland after a closed-door meeting with alliance chief Mark Rutte, during which he was expected to discuss possibly leaving the pivotal security bloc.

After a successful trip around the Moon, everything has been going smoothly on the Orion spacecraft’s journey back to Earth – except for the $23 million toilet, which has gotten clogged.

Argentine MPs on Wednesday inched closer to adopting a bill promoted by President Javier Milei that authorizes mining in ecologically sensitive areas of glaciers and permafrost.

LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESS Newswire / April 9, 2026 / Cloud9, a premier global esports organization known for competitive excellence and innovation, is proud to announce a new partnership with ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG), a global leader in high-performance gaming technology. Through this collaboration, Cloud9's professional VALORANT & R6 teams will integrate ASUS ROG's next-generation FPS peripherals and technology into their practice and competition environments, empowering players with the tools required to compete at the highest level of esports.

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PORTLAND, OR / ACCESS Newswire / April 9, 2026 / Guardian Roofing, Gutters & Insulation is honored to participate in Everyday Heroes, an ongoing initiative from KATU that recognizes volunteers and nonprofit organizations whose compassion and commitment are helping build a stronger Portland community.

Beloved Lord of the Rings stars and fan-favorite action icon headline a growing guest list for September's can't-miss pop culture event

"A federal pilot built on the 0.3% THC loophole is reshaping cannabinoid access policy-without FDA approval, without reimbursement transparency, and without advance market notice" stated Duane Boise, CEO MMJ International Holdings.

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MIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / April 9, 2026 / Digi Power X Inc. (Nasdaq:DGXX)(CboeCanada:DGX) (the "Company"), an innovative energy infrastructure company pivoting into AI data centers and GPU-as-a-Service, announces that it has entered into an amended and restated sales agreement (the "ATM Agreement") with A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners (the "Agent").

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / April 9, 2026 / Apex Critical Metals Corp. ("Apex" or the "Company") (CSE:APXC)(OTCQX:APXCF)(FWB:KL9) is pleased to announce that the Company is attending the Critical Materials Conference: Aerospace & Defence 2026 in Washington, DC, and provides additional corporate updates.

Strategic partnership between XCF Global and BGN is expected to be established for a tolling framework for the production of SAF and renewable naphthaThe proposed agreement seeks to build on the previous MOU focusing on the US. The parties agree to continue to work towards developing Europe and the Middle East through production, offtake, and co-branded distribution agreementsThe proposed agreement seeks to advance global renewable fuel supply chains to meet rapidly rising demand for SAF

Achieves Record Quarterly Revenue of $3.7 MillionAnnual Revenue Up 44% to Record $5.2 Million

FORNEY, TX / ACCESS Newswire / April 9, 2026 / Glo Tanning announces the opening of its newest location in Forney, Texas, on April 11, bringing its signature blend of skincare, wellness, and tanning services to the community.

CABOT, AR / ACCESS Newswire / April 9, 2026 / Glo Tanning announces the opening of its newest location in Cabot, Arkansas, on April 11, bringing its signature blend of skincare, wellness, and tanning services to the community.

CARROLLTON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / April 9, 2026 / HotelKey is proud to launch GuestKey, an innovative, AI-powered platform that goes beyond improving the modern guest journey. It completely redefines it. Welcome to the future of guest engagement.

TUCSON, AZ / ACCESS Newswire / April 9, 2026 / WEED Inc. (OTCQB:BUDZ), a publicly traded company pioneering the integration of cannabis operations and cryptocurrency infrastructure, today announced that it has engaged strategic advisors to evaluate a range of potential transactions aimed at maximizing shareholder value.

SINGAPORE, SG / ACCESS Newswire / April 9, 2026 / Immortal Dragons, the $40 million purpose-driven longevity fund, announced that its portfolio company Frontier Bio has received the Best Paper Award at the 50th Annual Meeting of the Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society (VESS), one of the three premier national vascular surgery societies, for its novel tissue-engineered vascular graft.

Eight studies demonstrate how clinically relevant models and integrated data can reduce translational risk and guide development decisions

LEESBURG, VA / ACCESS Newswire / April 9, 2026 / Vertosoft, a leading provider of emerging and innovative technology solutions for the public sector, is proud to announce its new partnership with AbsenceSoft, a modern leave and accommodations management SaaS platform. Through this strategic collaboration, Vertosoft will serve as AbsenceSoft's newest distributor to the public sector.

BURLINGTON, ON / ACCESS Newswire / April 9, 2026 / Murchison Minerals Ltd. (TSX.V:MUR)(OTC:MURMF) ("Murchison" or the "Company") announces its intention to adopt the policies outlined in the Semi-Annual Reporting ("SAR") Pilot Program utilizing the exemptions provided under Coordinated Blanket Order 51-933 Exemptions to Permit Semi-Annual Reporting for Certain Venture Issuers (the "Blanket Order").

BusinessHotels.com has introduced the first "zero-config" travel infrastructure built on the Model Context Protocol (MCP), enabling AI agents to autonomously verify live hotel rates and execute bookings with sub-second precision.

NORFOLK, VA / ACCESS Newswire / April 9, 2026 / The Birdsong Health Literacy Center of Excellence (Birdsong HLCOE) and United Way of South Hampton Roads today announced a strategic partnership designed to advance the Healthier757 initiative by expanding access to critical health literacy resources and improve health outcomes across the Hampton Roads region.

Asset acquisition and strategic integration are intended to transform MWWC into an operating international media and advertising company

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