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Olympic swim stars Summer McIntosh and Leon Marchand cruised to 200m individual medley victories as US great Katie Ledecky impressed again on the second day of the Pro Swim Series in Austin, Texas, on Thursday.

Jannik Sinner said Friday a three-month doping ban last year made him stronger as a person and more relaxed on court as he prepares to defend his Australian Open title.

Vietnam's leaders convene next week for a once-every-five-years congress, where General Secretary To Lam is looking to cement control over the Communist Party ruling one of Asia's fastest-growing economies.

One headspinning year down, three more to go.

Michael Carrick has the chance to make a fine first impression to his short-term stint as Manchester United manager by derailing local rivals Manchester City's Premier League title challenge on Saturday.

US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the formation of a Gaza "board of peace," a key phase two element of a US-backed plan to end the war in the Palestinian territory.

Sam Darnold loves listening to birds. The Seattle Seahawks quarterback even has an app, ready to identify the call of the northern mockingbird at a moment's notice.

On a sunny January morning in Florida, Donald Trump went shopping for marble and onyx for his new White House ballroom. A few hours later, he was bombing Venezuela.

Australian snowboarder Belle Brockhoff announced her retirement Friday just weeks away from the Winter Olympics with a series of major injuries forcing her out.

Bruised and battle-hardened, Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills face Denver on Saturday as their star quarterback seeks to reach his first Super Bowl and add the NFL's biggest prize to his list of accolades.

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 16, 2026 / Black Titan Corporation (NASDAQ:BTTC) (the "Company" or "Black Titan") today announced that it has entered into a securities purchase agreement with a U.S.-based institutional investor for a convertible note financing facility of up to $200 million. This significant capital commitment is expected to advance the Company's DAT+ strategy, as previously announced on December 11, 2024, which sets forth a structured framework for evaluating and engaging in digital asset-related initiatives with a focus on utility, risk management, liquidity, and institutional-grade operational readiness, and we believe reflects strong institutional confidence in Black Titan's broader strategic direction and long-term growth initiatives.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / January 16, 2026 / Core Critical Metals Corp. (the "Company") (TSXV:CCMC), a North American mineral acquisition and exploration company, is pleased to announce that the Company's common shares will be split on the basis of two (2) new shares for each one (1) old share (the "Forward Split"). When a definitive schedule is available, the Company will provide a further update on the exact timing of the Forward Split, including the record date and commencement of trading on a post-split basis. It is intended that the Forward Split will be conducted on a push-out basis.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / January 16, 2026 / Wildpack Beverage Inc. (TSXV:CANS)("Wildpack" or the"Company") a leading middle market co-packer of canned beverages, announces update on leadership transition.

BEDFORD, NS / ACCESS Newswire / January 16, 2026 / (TSXV:SSE) - Silver Spruce Resources Inc. ("Silver Spruce" or the "Corporation") announces that the board of directors of the Corporation has approved the grant of an aggregate of 2,100,000 stock options to certain directors, officers, employees and consultants of the Corporation. Each option entitles the holder to acquire one common share of the Corporation at a price of $0.30 per share for a period of five years from the date of grant. The options were granted under and are subject to the terms and conditions of the Corporation's stock option plan.

BEDFORD, NS / ACCESS Newswire / January 16, 2026 / (TSXV:SSE) - Silver Spruce Resources Inc. ("Silver Spruce" or the "Corporation") is pleased to announce that it has closed today its previously announced non-brokered private placement for gross proceeds of $976,000 (the "Offering").

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TULSA, OK / ACCESS Newswire / January 16, 2026 / BOK Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:BOKF) today reported operating results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025. The fourth quarter and full-year 2025 earnings release can be viewed here: https://investor.bokf.com/Q4-2025-Earnings-Full-Release-PDF

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / January 16, 2026 / For much of modern industrial history, supply chains functioned on assumption. Materials were accepted as genuine because suppliers said they were. Certifications were trusted because systems relied on good faith. Sustainability metrics were taken seriously because companies claimed responsible intent. That framework held together only because it was rarely tested. Once regulators, investors, and consumers began asking for evidence rather than explanation, its limits became impossible to ignore.

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA / ACCESS Newswire / January 16, 2026 / Dunlop Sports Americas (DSA) is excited to announce the hiring of Kyle Freeman as its new Retail Brand Marketing Director, a role focused on shaping how golfers experience the company's brands at retail and driving performance where purchase decisions are made.

Emersoft's Books Shopify App with Pubnet integration creates the only complete solution for bookstores managing both online storefronts and physical retail locations through a single platform.

Alongside an exclusive prototype reveal, Yonex showcases its Champion-Approved EZONE GT MAX Driver and carbon-driven performance lineup.

In the heart of Miami's evolving landscape, one name has become synonymous with the intersection of climate action and global media: Michel Thomas. As the CEO of The ECO Channel and the visionary behind Earth Week Miami, Thomas isn't just hosting an event; he is building a global megaphone for the green economy.

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 16, 2026 / The global gold market functions on faith. Vault operators rely on refiners. Refiners rely on upstream suppliers. Banks rely on custody chains. Investors rely on all of it holding together-purity, legality, and origin assumed to be unquestionable. That confidence appears solid, but it is far thinner than most participants admit. And it would take only a single failure to reveal just how fragile it really is.

HOUSTON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / January 16, 2026 / Via Renewables, Inc. ("Via Renewables" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:VIASP), an independent retail energy services company, announced today that it will redeem 232,708 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 redemption price equal to $25.00 per share in cash, plus $0.24090 per share of accumulated and unpaid dividends thereon (the "Redemption Price") to, but not including, the redemption date of February 17, 2026 (the "Redemption").

The 118,187-square-foot shopping center is shadow anchored by a 142,000-square-foot Target, which ranks among the top performing stores in the U.S.

ELMSFORD, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 16, 2026 / DLC, one of the nation's leading owners and operators of open-air shopping centers, today announced that Anya Wolf has been promoted to managing director of portfolio management and added to the company's executive management team.

Q4 2025 Revenue Expected to exceed $4.5M (~100% YoY Growth); 2025 Pro Forma Revenue Expected to exceed $20M (~4x 2024 Revenue)Wattbike Air-Pro Sells 700+ Units / ~$2.5M in UK Commercial Channel Since JulyLitigation and Foreclosure Proceedings Against Sportstech Advancing

ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / January 16, 2026 / RedChip Companies will host an investor webinar with First Phosphate Corp. (CSE:PHOS)(OTCQX:FRSPF)(FSE:KD0) ("First Phosphate" or the "Company") on January 22, 2026, at 4:15 p.m. ET.

Companion publications deliver a first-90-days execution agenda, governance and KPI frameworks, and standardized procurement scorecards aligned to CMS' five-year, $50 billion Rural Health Transformation initiative (FY 2026-FY 2030).

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 16, 2026 / Security Matters plc (NASDAQ:SMX), a global leader in molecular-marker technology and blockchain-backed digital product passports, today announced that it has opened a corporate account with Kraken as part of a treasury strategy authorized by the Company's Board of Directors.

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 16, 2026 / SMX (Security Matters) PLC (NASDAQ:SMX), a global pioneer in molecular-marker technology and blockchain-backed digital product passports, today announced that it has opened a corporate account with Kraken as part of a treasury strategy authorized by the Company's Board of Directors.

ORLANDO, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / January 16, 2026 / RedChip Companies will air interviews with Alliance Entertainment Holding Corp. (Nasdaq:AENT) and Avalon Advanced Materials Inc. (OTCQB:AVLNF)(TSX:AVL) on the RedChip Small Stocks, Big Money™ show, a sponsored program on Bloomberg TV this Saturday, January 17, at 7 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). Bloomberg TV is available in an estimated 73 million homes across the U.S.