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CIA boss compares cutting-edge AI to nuclear weapons

CIA Director John Ratcliffe on Tuesday compared the capabilities of the most advanced artificial intelligence models to nuclear weapons in a tacit defense of the Trump administration's recent hard line on controlling the release of the most powerful AI technology.

Football brings joy to Venezuelan kids displaced by quakes

"What do we want to play?" Juan Cordero asks a group of Venezuelan children left homeless following last week's harrowing earthquakes.

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SMX's $5.5M Financing Fuels Strategic Ascent in ASEAN Amid Global PET Turmoil

MIAMI, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / May 8, 2025 / The circular economy isn't a talking point anymore-it's a battleground. As 2025 progresses, pressure is mounting on brands to deliver on sustainability targets, but economic headwinds and widening cost gaps between recycled and virgin plastic are forcing a reckoning. And in the eye of this storm stands SMX PLC (Security Matters) (NASDAQ:SMX), wielding technology and capital to transform the global plastics economy-starting with ASEAN.

Nterprisers Launches Groundbreaking B2B Platform Profiling All Private Local Manufacturers Operating in Rhode Island

"Despite the importance of small businesses to our local economies, there remains a remarkable lack of consistent, reliable information about local private companies," said Deepa Krishnamurthy, co-founder and CEO of Nterprisers. "Without reliable information, valuable connections are missed between business owners and key stakeholders. Our mission is to fill this vital information gap and unlock the potential of Rhode Island's manufacturing community."

Silver Scott Mines, Inc. Announces Acquisition of AffordableTelehealthplan.com in All-Stock Transaction

Marks Entry into the Healthcare Sector and Initiates Revenue Generation

JTC Team Hosts Virtual Investor "KOL Connect" Segment to Discuss Veru Inc.'s (NASDAQ:VERU) Enobosarm Taking GLP-1 Weight Loss to Next Level

Moderated discussion with preeminent obesity expert Louis J. Aronne, MD, FACP and Mitchell Steiner, M.D., F.A.C.S, President, CEO, and Founder of Veru Watch the "KOL Connect" segment here

Clear Capital Launches Data Solutions Business 'PropertyNova' with Property Data, and ClearAVM(TM) and HDI Bulk Files

Rooted in an understanding of precision, quality and risk, Clear Capital delivers nationwide property data on a bulk scale across the real estate ecosystem

Charlie's Holdings (OTCQB:CHUC) to Launch PMTA Registry-Compliant PACHAMAMA E-liquids

COSTA MESA, CA / ACCESS Newswire / May 8, 2025 / Charlie's Holdings, Inc.(OTCQB:CHUC) ("Charlie's" or the "Company"), an industry leader in the premium vapor products space, today announced that this month the Company is launching 2020 Premarket Tobacco Application ("PMTA")-submitted 60ml e-liquid SKUs in select states that have enacted U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") PMTA certification requirements.

Sadot Group Inc. Announces CEO Catia Jorge to Step Down

Company Names David Hanna, EVP of Sadot Canada, as Interim CEO

SMX Announces $5.5 Million PIPE Offering

NEW YORK, NY AND SINGAPORE / ACCESS Newswire / May 8, 2025 / SMX (Security Matters) PLC (NASDAQ:SMX; SMXWW), a leader in providing "physical to digital" solutions for a circular economy, today announced that it has entered into definitive agreements with institutional investors for the purchase and sale of 12 month, convertible promissory notes for an aggregate purchase price of up to $5.5 million, in a private placement transaction. The initial closing of the transaction is expected on May 8, 2025.

Insurtech Mylo CEO David Embry and President & COO Belen Tokarski to Speak at Insurance Innovators USA

Leading insurtech experts to share insights on insurance ecosystems and embedded insurance

Sibannac, Inc. and 4biddenknowledge, Inc. Record First Podcast in Planned Series

SCOTTSDALE, AZ / ACCESS Newswire / May 8, 2025 / Sibannac, Inc. (OTC PINK:SNNC), a trailblazer in next-generation wellness and plant-medicine tourism, is proud to announce the recording of the first podcast pursuant to its co-marketing agreement with 4biddenknowledge Inc., led by bestselling author and consciousness media pioneer, Billy Carson.

NextTrip Secures $3 Million Line of Credit from Chairman to Support Growth and Operations

New Facility Provides Enhanced Financial Flexibility to Achieve Near-Term Strategic Initiatives and Growth Opportunities in 2025

GPOPlus+ Launches DISTRO+ Wholesale Portal, Unlocking Scalable Nationwide B2B Sales Channels

New E-Commerce Ordering Platform Leverages GPOX's Proprietary PRISM+ AI to Empower Retailers, Expand Market Reach, and Solidify GPOX as a Tech-Driven Leader in Distribution

EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure Celebrates Construction Safety Week in Recognition of its Corporate Commitment to Ensuring Workforce Safety

SAYF methodology supports the protection of people, operational continuity and regulatory compliance

Nixxy Appoints Mike Schmidt as CEO to Lead Telecom and AI Growth

Schmidt brings 20+ years of experience and M&A leadership to accelerate Nixxy's telecom and AI transformation

Exploration Targets Rare Earth Minerals Beneath Greene Concepts' Property

MARION, NC / ACCESS Newswire / May 8, 2025 / Greene Concepts Inc. (OTC PINK:INKW) is pleased to announce it has received a proposal for an initial geological review and rare earth mineral exploration survey of the company's 150-acre property surrounding its bottling plant. This follows the March 25, 2025 announcement regarding the hiring of a geologist to perform a comprehensive feasibility study on the presence of rare earth minerals and other valuable resources on the land.

Linear Minerals Grants RSU's

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / May 8, 2025 / Linear Minerals Corp. ("Linear" or the "Company") (CSE:LINE)(OTCQB:LINMF) (WKN:A2J C89) has granted 4,500,000 restricted share units ("RSUs") to certain consultants and directors of the Company pursuant to the Company's shareholder approved restricted share unit plan (the "RSU Plan"). The RSU's will vest over an eight-month period, with 50% vesting four months from the grant date and the remaining 50% vesting eight months from the grant date. Each RSU entitles the holder to receive one common share of the Company.

Google shares plunge after Apple executive's court testimony

Shares in Google parent Alphabet plunged more than eight percent on Wednesday after Apple executive Eddy Cue testified in federal court that Google's search traffic on Apple devices declined last month for the first time in over two decades.

US safety officials slow operations at Newark airport after outage

Regulators said Wednesday they have been slowing arrivals and departures at one of the United States' busiest airports following a 90-second traffic control system outage last week that has industry experts sounding alarm bells.

US Fed pauses rate cuts again, flags higher inflation risk

The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced another rate cut pause and warned of higher risks to its inflation and unemployment goals in a likely reference to President Donald Trump's tariffs

Chinese stocks, dollar rise before trade talks, Fed move

Chinese stocks rose on Wednesday, as did the dollar, as investors eyed weekend US-China trade talks and an imminent Federal Reserve interest-rate decision.

EU trade chief says accelerating free trade talks with Asia

The European Union is accelerating free trade talks with Asia following hefty tariffs by US President Donald Trump, the bloc's trade chief said Wednesday.

Sheinbaum says Mexico will defend free trade deal with US, Canada

Mexico will fight to keep its free trade agreement with the United States and Canada in the face of President Donald Trump's trade war, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Wednesday.

China's Xi lands in Moscow to beef up 'no limits' Putin partnership

Chinese President Xi Jinping landed in Moscow on Wednesday for a key three-day visit including a grand Victory Day parade and a show of support for Vladimir Putin.

Disney announces new theme park in Abu Dhabi

The Walt Disney Company announced plans Wednesday for a new theme park in the United Arab Emirates, highlighting the country's growing prominence as a global financial and entertainment hub.

US, Chinese stocks up before trade talks, Fed move

US and Chinese stocks rose on Wednesday, along with the dollar, as investors eyed weekend US-China trade talks and an imminent Federal reserve interest-rate decision.

Merz tells France Mercosur trade deal must be ratified 'quickly'

Germany's new Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday EU countries should "quickly" ratify a free trade deal with four South American nations that has met with staunch opposition from France.

Weight-loss drugmaker Novo Nordisk slims sales forecast

Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk, known for its blockbuster diabetes and weight-loss treatments Ozempic and Wegovy, cut its annual sales forecast on Wednesday, citing a decline in its US market share.

Danish firm Orsted halts huge UK offshore wind farm project

Danish renewables firm Orsted said Wednesday it was shelving plans to build a massive wind farm off the UK coast due to rising costs, dealing a setback to Britain's clean energy goals.

BMW upbeat on riding out US tariff chaos

German premium carmaker BMW said Wednesday that it expected to largely ride out the impact of US tariffs over the coming year, and that it hoped to soften their impact.

Asian stocks rise as China-US trade talks boost optimism

Asian equities rose Wednesday after China and the United States said they would hold trade talks at the weekend, fanning optimism that the superpowers can row back eye-watering tariffs that have heightened recession fears.

Sotheby's postpones historical gems auction after India backlash

Sotheby's in Hong Kong postponed an auction of gems with ties to early Buddhism on Wednesday after opposition from India, which said the jewels were the country's religious and cultural heritage.

Tobacco town thrives as China struggles to kick the habit

Visitors mill around a bright red hilltop pagoda in southwestern China, gazing down at a sprawling cigarette factory whose deadly output has put an otherwise unremarkable city on the map.

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