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'One-time opportunity': South Korea bets big on AI boom

Huge demand for the components that power artificial intelligence presents South Korea with an opportunity to bolster its chip industry against rivals such as China, analysts say.

South Korea to invest nearly $1.2 tn in chips, AI data centres

South Korea will invest nearly $1.2 trillion -- equivalent to more than two-thirds of its GDP -- in a new chip-building hub and AI data centres over several years, as it seeks to profit from soaring demand while developing previously neglected regions.

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US novelist Edmund White, chronicler of gay life, dead at 85

Edmund White, the influential American novelist who chronicled gay life and his own sexual odyssey through his work, including dozens of books, several short stories and countless articles and essays, has died, his agent said Wednesday. He was 85.

Stocks rise despite weak US jobs data

Stock markets advanced Wednesday despite data showing US private sector job growth nearly dried up last month, reviving fears about the economy.

Thirteen on trial in France over 'racist' stunt targeting singer Aya Nakamura

Thirteen people went on trial in Paris on Wednesday over a "racist" insult targeting Franco-Malian singer Aya Nakamura, who faced criticism from the far right and harassment over her performance at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony.

Czechs sign nuclear deal with S.Korea firm KHNP: PM

A Czech state-run company signed Wednesday a deal with South Korea's KHNP to build two nuclear reactors in the EU country after a court dismissed a bid by France's EDF to block the deal.

Pioneering US novelist Edmund White put gay life on the page

US novelist Edmund White, who died Tuesday aged 85, established himself as a leading chronicler of gay emancipation through a trailblazing, largely autobiographical body of work.

US private sector hiring sharply slows, drawing Trump ire

US private sector hiring hit its slowest pace since 2023 in May, according to data Wednesday from payroll firm ADP, significantly missing expectations in a month where all eyes are on the effects of President Donald Trump's trade war.

'Why this hatred': French town reels over killing of Tunisian man

The murder of a Tunisian man by his French neighbour in southern France, which is being investigated as a terror crime, has horrified the local community and raised alarm over rising racism in the country.

EU antiques import clampdown could gut trade, warn dealers

New European rules designed to crack down on the trafficking of stolen antiques and art are causing alarm among gallery owners, with some dealers warning of suffocating red tape that will affect trade.

EVs boost German auto sales, Tesla falls again

A jump in electric car sales helped give a slight boost to Germany's troubled auto market last month, official data showed Wednesday, although Elon Musk's Tesla fared poorly again.

Stocks extend gains despite US steel tariffs

Stock markets extended gains Wednesday as investors shrugged off US President Donald Trump's tough words on China and doubling of tariffs on global steel and aluminium.

EU gives Bulgaria green light to adopt euro in 2026

The EU gave the green light on Wednesday for Bulgaria to adopt the euro on January 1, 2026, in a "historic" step for the southeastern European country set to become the 21st member of the single currency area.

US-backed group suspends Gaza aid operations

A US and Israeli-backed group operating aid sites in the Gaza Strip announced the temporary closure of the facilities on Wednesday, with the Israeli army warning that roads leading to distribution centres were "considered combat zones".

Trump says deal with Xi 'extremely hard' as steel tariffs double

Donald Trump said Wednesday it was "extremely hard" to reach a deal with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, as the EU claimed momentum in its own trade talks with Washington even as the US president doubled global metal tariffs.

Scientists long ago envisioned the end of climate cooperation

They warned it could happen: a world of surging nationalism, stalling economic development and the unravelling of decades of international cooperation on climate change and other global challenges.

Japan births in 2024 fell below 700,000 for first time

The number of births in Japan last year fell below 700,000 for the first time on record, government data showed Wednesday.

US-backed Gaza aid centres to close temporarily after 27 killed

Aid centres in hunger-wracked Gaza will temporarily close on Wednesday, a controversial US-backed agency said, with the Israeli army warning roads leading to distribution stations "are considered combat zones".

US doubles steel, aluminum tariffs as OECD ministers gather

The United States doubled steel and aluminum tariffs Wednesday, casting a pall on a gathering of OECD ministers as President Donald Trump's intensifying trade war weighs on the world economy.

Between freedom and restrictions, Syrians navigate new reality

Syrian singer Ishtar halted concerts when Islamist-led forces seized power nearly six months ago. She's now back on stage, but lingering fears have reshaped Damascus's nightlife scene.

Asian stocks track Wall St up after jobs data, Seoul surges on Lee win

Asian shares extended a global rise Wednesday following data indicating the US economy remained resilient, with South Korean equities and the won standing out as the election of a new president ended months of political paralysis.

GIPR Announces Sale of Two Properties and Full Repayment of CMBS Loan

TAMPA, FL / ACCESS Newswire / June 4, 2025 / Generation Income Properties, Inc. (NASDAQ:GIPR) ("GIPR" or the "Company"), today announced the successful sale of two assets-an Auburn University-occupied industrial building in Huntsville, Alabama, and a Starbucks-occupied retail property in Tampa, Florida-both of which were previously encumbered under a single commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) loan. The sales resulted in the full repayment of the loan's approximately $10.5 million principal balance, leaving the Company's remaining CMBS-encumbered property-a 7-Eleven in Washington, D.C.-completely unleveraged.

Air T to Present and Host 1x1 Investor Meetings at the 15th Annual East Coast IDEAS Investor Conference on June 11th & 12th in New York, NY

MINNEAPOLIS, MN / ACCESS Newswire / June 4, 2025 / Air T, Inc. (NASDAQ:AIRT) today announced Nick Swenson, CEO and Katrina Philp, Chief of Staff will present at the East Coast IDEAS Investor Conference on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at The Westin Times Square in New York, NY. The presentation is scheduled to begin at 10:45 ET. Air T will also host one-on-one meetings with investors. The presentation is webcast and can be accessed through the conference host's main website: https://www.threepartadvisors.com/east-coast.

Calvin B. Taylor Bankshares, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results

BERLIN, MD / ACCESS Newswire / June 4, 2025 / Calvin B. Taylor Bankshares, Inc. (the "Company") (OTCQX:TYCB), the holding company of Calvin B. Taylor Bank (the "Bank"), today reported net income for the first quarter 2025 ("1Q25") of $3.7 million, or $1.36 per share compared to net income of $3.5 million, or $1.29 per share for the fourth quarter of 2024 ("4Q24"), and net income of $3.0 million, or $1.08 per share for the first quarter of 2024 ("1Q24").

F&M Bank Corp. Announces Authorization of Stock Repurchase Program

Board of Directors authorizes repurchase of up to $2.2 million of Company's outstanding common stock.

Smith-Midland Announces Receipt of Nasdaq Letter

MIDLAND, VA / ACCESS Newswire / June 4, 2025 / Smith-Midland Corporation (NASDAQ:SMID) (the "Company"), a provider of innovative, high-quality proprietary and patented precast concrete products and systems, today announced it received a letter from Nasdaq, dated May 29, 2025, indicating that the Company has regained compliance as it relates to its Annual Report on Form 10-K ("10-K") for the year ended December 31, 2024. The Company's 10-K was filed on May 27, 2025.

Magnifi Financial Credit Union Expands With a New West Fargo Branch

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Judge Appoints Class Action Powerhouse to Lead TikTok Child Privacy Litigation

Cohen Milstein's Eric Kafka, a data privacy and consumer protection partner, named interim co-lead counsel

Auschwitz Jewish Center Foundation Honors Reed Smith LLP at Annual Gala In Recognition For Legal and Financial Support

The award recognizes Reed Smith's substantive legal and financial contributions to the AJCF's mission of promoting tolerance, building bridges across communities and supporting survivors of genocide and other global tragedies, including Ukrainian refugees and those impacted by the October 7 Hamas attacks.

Spetz Inc. Announces Divestiture of Legacy Spetz App Business to Streamline Operations and Focus on SonicStrategy

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / June 4, 2025 / Spetz Inc. (the "Company" or "Spetz") (CSE:SPTZ)(OTC PINK:DBKSF) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement, signed on June 3, 2025, for the sale of its legacy operating business, the Spetz app platform, along with all associated liabilities and subsidiaries, including its holdings in Spetz Tech Ltd. (Israel), to Mr. Josepf Nevo.

Nixxy, Inc. Announces Acquisition of Leadnova.ai Platform Assets from NexGenAI and Reports $5.2 Million in May Revenue

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / June 4, 2025 / Nixxy, Inc. (NASDAQ:NIXX) ("Nixxy" or the "Company"), an AI-powered data and communications infrastructure company, today announced the successful acquisition of the Leadnova.ai platform assets from the NexGenAI suite of companies. Nixxy also reported that it generated approximately $5.2 million in unaudited gross revenue for the month of May 2025 up from approximately $1.4 million in April 2025.

Forager Capital Management Denies its Offer was Unsolicited and Requests that Quipt Terminate its Standstill Agreement

BIRMINGHAM, AL / ACCESS Newswire / June 4, 2025 / Forager Capital Management ("Forager"), one of the largest shareholders of Quipt Home Medical Corp. ("Quipt") (NASDAQ:QIPT)(TSX:QIPT), requests that Quipt immediately and unequivocally retract its false and misleading statement made in its press release on May 21, 2025 relating to Forager's offer to acquire 100% of Quipt's issued and outstanding common shares at a price of $3.10 per common share. Forager's priority is value crystallization for shareholders and correcting misinformation-not engaging in a public dispute with Quipt.

NXT Energy Solutions Shares CEO's AGM Comments

CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / June 4, 2025 / NXT Energy Solutions Inc. ("NXT" or the "Company") (TSX:SFD)(OTCQB:NSFDF) is pleased to share the following remarks that were delivered by Bruce G. Wilcox, NXT's Chief Executive Officer, during the annual meeting of shareholders held on June 2, 2025.

IRS AI-Powered Audits Are on the Rise - Clear Start Tax Shares What to Watch for in 2025

Advanced Technology Means More Scrutiny for High-Risk Returns - Clear Start Tax Helps Taxpayers Stay Audit-Ready

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