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Germany's Merz replaces leader ousted over surrogacy row

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday picked his right-hand man to lead the CDU/CSU alliance in parliament after the incumbent was forced out for using a surrogate mother.

Oil prices jump on Mideast war, stock markets diverge

World oil prices soared Wednesday, with the benchmark international contract Brent North Sea crude surpassing $95 for the first time in nearly six weeks as the United States and Iran carried out more strikes.

Metal mining's carbon footprint far larger than thought: study

From building wind turbines to reinforcing power grids for rising demand from electric cars, transitioning from fossil fuels to greener economies will require a massive increase in metal extraction.

TokenInsight Q2 2026 Report: TradFi Momentum Lifts MEXC to No. 2 in Commodity Perpetuals

MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, increased its market share in Q2 2026 and ranked No. 2 globally in commodity perpetuals market share, according to TokenInsight's newly released Q2 2026 Crypto Exchange Report. The report provides a comprehensive review of trading volume, open interest, and TradFi perpetuals markets across major global crypto exchanges.

Leonardo chief sees potential for Germany to join GCAP fighter jet project

The head of Italian defence giant Leonardo told AFP it would be "beneficial" for Germany to join an initiative led by Britain, Italy and Japan to develop a next-generation fighter jet, after its rival project with France collapsed.

Oil prices surge on Mideast war, stock markets diverge

World oil prices soared Wednesday, with the benchmark international contract Brent North Sea crude surpassing $95 for the first time in nearly six weeks as the United States and Iran carried out more strikes.

In Kazakhstan, emptying villages and overcrowded cities

In a slowly emptying village in northern Kazakhstan, wild grass engulfed the entrances of abandoned apartment blocks, as children's songs spilled into the street from the only building still occupied.

Cooler inflation hands new UK PM Burnham an early boost

Britain's annual inflation rate fell more than expected in June, driven by lower fuel prices, official data showed Wednesday, in a boost to new Prime Minister Andy Burnham's cost-of-living push.

Mideast conflict lifts Brent back above $94, stocks give up gains

Oil prices rose sharply on Wednesday as fresh US strikes triggered air defences in Iran, while stocks in Asia gave up earlier gains and inched higher in Europe.

In Bulgarian mountains, local doctor still on call at 90

Doctor Kiril Apostolov shows no sign of being short of breath as he climbs a steep street in the mountain village of Skrat in southwestern Bulgaria, medical briefcase in hand, despite his advanced age.

Tech lifts Asia stocks, Brent crude back above $92

Enthusiasm for tech shares boosted Asian stocks for a second day Wednesday, as more mayhem in the Middle East lifted Brent crude back above $92 a barrel and the yen came under renewed pressure.

Hitler's Austrian birthplace to become a police station

Austria will formally open a new police station on Wednesday in Adolf Hitler's former house, in the hope of deterring today's ascendant far-right extremists from making the pilgrimage to the Nazi dictator's birthplace.

India's domestic workers go online as instant services boom

Racing against a stopwatch, a group of women folds bedsheets as they train to join an Indian startup that offers instant home services, transforming a traditionally word-of-mouth sector and promising better pay.

Hormuz, Malacca and other key straits spawn tensions throughout history

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.

American Riviera Bank Announces Results for the Second Quarter of 2026

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.

Old Second Bancorp, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2026 Net Income of $28.2 Million, or $0.54 per Diluted Share

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.

Former Marine Engineer Turned Supply Chain Executive Releases "From Engines to Algorithms," Charting a New Framework for Operational Constraints

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.

FRP Holdings, Inc. Announces Release Date for Its 2026 Second Quarter Earnings and Details for the Earnings Conference Call

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.

Southern Cross Acquisition I Corp. Announces Closing of $115,000,000 Initial Public Offering

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.

ThriveCart Brings Built-In Sales Tax Calculation & Collection to All Users

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

Commercial National Reports 13.49% First Half Earnings Increase

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.

D. Boral Capital Appoints Michael Devitt as Managing Director and Head of Retail & Consumer Investment Banking

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

More Bang for Their Bark: New APPA Report Reveals How 71 U.S. Million Households Are Prioritizing Their Pets in a Tight Economy

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

Visterra Landscape Group Announces Strategic Investment in Fort Worth-based Qualitiscape

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

GuideTime Helps Hospitality Operators Turn Local Experiences into a New Revenue Stream

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.

New PRI Study: California's Medi-Cal Crisis Leaves Taxpayers Paying for Fraud, Waste, and Runaway Costs

Reforms are needed to restore Medi-Cal's safety-net mission and protect taxpayers

JD Bancshares, Inc. Declares Cash Dividend

JENNINGS, LA / ACCESS Newswire / July 22, 2026 / JD Bancshares, Inc. (OTCQX:JDVB) Dr. Daryl V. Burckel, Chairman of the Board of Directors of JD Bancshares, Inc., announced that at its regularly scheduled meeting on July 21, 2026, the Board voted to pay a cash dividend in the amount of $0.31 per share on August 7, 2026 to the shareholders of record on July 31, 2026.

Insurance Agency Acquisitions Dip in First Half

Deals for insurance firms in US and Canada decline 15%, OPTIS Partners reports, but valuations stay high for best agencies

Inspira Financial Expands Alternatives Reach with New CAIS Integration

Integration gives independent advisors a direct path to specialized alternatives custody and administration for private market investments.

Zoe Financial Recognized Among the World's Top Fintech Companies for 2026, According to CNBC

Recognition Highlights Zoe's Work Connecting Clients With Vetted, Fiduciary Financial Advisors to Grow and Protect Their Wealth

Aimwell Partners Inc. (OTC: AIMN) Opens No-Cost Observer Access and Publishes The Standard Behind Its Verified Intelligence Platform

Credentialed biopharma professionals can now access AimwellBio's Observer tier at no cost, while the company publishes the Adversarial Validation Standard, v1-the methodology behind every verified intelligence output.

NextTrip Secures $4.6 Million Strategic Growth Capital to Accelerate Expansion and Strengthen Capital Structure

Flexible Financing Provides Growth Capital While Allowing Company to Repay Principal and Interest Entirely in Cash Without Requiring Share Issuances

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