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US Fed chair says committed to combatting 'too high' prices

US Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said Wednesday the central bank was committed to fighting "too high" prices, as inflation fuelled by the US war on Iran surges through the world's largest economy.

Trump defends earning more than $1bn on crypto

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday defended earning around $1.2 billion from his family's cryptocurrency activities last year, saying "everybody's profiting" from his time in power.

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Green Leaf Innovations Announces Q1 Corporate Update and Board Resolution

PEMBROKE PINES, FL / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2025 / Green Leaf Innovations, Inc. (OTCPK:GRLF), an emerging growth company specializing in the marketing and distribution of handmade premium cigars and packaged tobacco products, its first-quarter corporate update and a key Board resolution focused on enhancing shareholder value.Corporate Update: Strong Growth Trajectory.Green Leaf Innovations continues to build on the significant momentum achieved in 2024, primarily driven by the strategic acquisition of SOFLO Wholesaler Group, Inc. This acquisition has substantially strengthened the company's market position, resulting in record annual revenue in 2024.The company's premium cigar products are now distributed to a diverse and expanding customer base exceeding 400 retail locations, including cigar lounges, smoke shops, convenience stores, and vape shops throughout the United States. Management remains strategically focused on expanding its distribution network to capture additional market share and maximize growth opportunities.CEO Roberto Mederos has characterized 2024 as a foundation-building year with a clear strategy for aggressive expansion. Building on this strong foundation, Green Leaf Innovations projects continued revenue growth and improved operating efficiency throughout 2025.Board Resolution: Commitment to Shareholder Value through Stock Buyback.The Board of Directors has made a significant resolution regarding the company's capital strategy. Recognizing Green Leaf's robust growth potential and commitment to prudent financial stewardship, the Board has resolved not to pursue a reverse stock split at this time. Instead, as revenue continues to increase, the company will focus on implementing a stock buyback program, anticipated to launch as early as Q3 2025. This strategic initiative underscores the Board's confidence in the company's future performance and its dedication to maximizing long-term shareholder value.Our consistent growth trajectory, coupled with our optimized capital structure, positions Green Leaf Innovations for sustained success," said Roberto Mederos, CEO. "The Board's decision to prioritize a stock buyback program rather than a reverse split reflects our strong belief in the company's intrinsic value and reinforces our unwavering commitment to delivering superior returns to our shareholders."

Vivakor Provides 2024 Review and 2025 Outlook

Entered 2025 With its Highest Level of Contracted Revenue in Company History

Films Using ReelTime's Reel Intelligence (RI) Eligible for Oscars Recognition

With RI’s revolutionary capabilities and its eligibility now recognized by the Academy, a new era of intelligent filmmaking has officially begun.

American Society of Administrative Professionals Celebrates Administrative Professionals Day with Release of 2025 State of the Profession Report

Industry-leading benchmarking report reveals trends in skills training, career advancement, compensation, and AI adoption for administrative professionals.

Back Taxes Can Lead to Seizure of Property, Vehicles, or Accounts - Clear Start Tax Urges Action Before It's Too Late

The IRS Has the Legal Authority to Seize Assets for Unpaid Taxes-Clear Start Tax Explains How It Works and How to Stop It

Alset Announces Milestones at Portfolio Company, Blueprint AI, Including Two Signed Pilot Partners and MVP Completion with Core Automation Tools

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2025 / Alset AI Ventures Inc. (TSXV:GPUS)(OTC PINK:GPUSF)(FSE:1R60, WKN:A3ESVQ)("Alset AI" or the "Company") an artificial intelligence ("AI") venture company advancing innovation through strategic investment and cloud computing solutions, is pleased to announce significant progress at its portfolio company, Blueprint AI Technologies Inc. ("Blueprint AI"). Blueprint AI has established two pilot partnerships for its minimum viable product ("MVP"), preparing the company for commercialization.

Aeluma Receives U.S. Department of Energy Contract for Scalable Semiconductor Sensors

Funding to Accelerate Development of Low-Cost Photodetectors Applicable to Mobile, AR/VR, and Industrial Markets

Helium One Global Ltd - Jackson-27 Well Drilled to TD & Free Gas Confirmed

The information contained within this announcement is deemed by the Company to constitute inside information as stipulated under the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014 as amended by The Market Abuse (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.

Auto Shanghai showcases new EV era despite tariff speedbumps

The world's largest auto industry expo opens its doors Wednesday in Shanghai, showcasing the new electric world order even as mounting trade barriers risk dampening China's global ambitions.

Musk to reduce White House role as Tesla profits plunge

Elon Musk will significantly scale back his Trump administration work in May to focus on Tesla, the billionaire announced Tuesday as the electric vehicle maker reported a 71 percent drop in first-quarter profits.

Tesla says profits plunge 71%, warns of 'changing political sentiment'

Tesla reported a 71 percent drop in first-quarter profits Tuesday in results that lagged analyst estimates as Elon Musk's automaker warned of a hit to demand due to "changing political sentiment."

Gunmen kill dozens of civilians in Kashmir tourist hotspot

At least 26 people were killed Tuesday in Indian-administered Kashmir when gunmen opened fire on tourists, security sources told AFP, in the insurgency-hit region's deadliest attack on civilians since 2000.

US Treasury chief expects China tariff impasse to de-escalate

The trade standoff between Washington and Beijing is not sustainable, US Treasury Scott Bessent said Tuesday, predicting the tit-for-tat tariff war would de-escalate soon.

Volkswagen unveils its electric counter-offensive in China

The Volkswagen group on Tuesday unveiled a series of new vehicles and a driver assistance system built "in China for China", which it hopes will help reverse its declining fortunes in the world's largest car market.

ECB's Lagarde hopes Trump won't fire US Fed chief Powell

European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde said Tuesday that she hoped US President Donald Trump would not oust the country's central bank boss Jerome Powell prematurely.

Gold hits record as Trump fuels Fed fears, Wall Street rebounds

Gold reached $3,500 an ounce for the first time Tuesday as US President Donald Trump's tariffs and verbal assault on the Federal Reserve prompted investors to snap up the safe-haven asset.

IMF slashes global growth outlook on impact of Trump tariffs

The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday slashed its forecast for global growth this year, citing the effect of US President Donald Trump's new tariff policies on the world economy.

Nordics, Lithuania plan joint purchase of combat vehicles

Sweden, Finland, Norway and Lithuania plan to beef up military capabilities around the Baltic Sea with a joint order for several hundred CV90 combat vehicles, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said Tuesday.

Gold hits record, stocks diverge as Trump fuels Fed fears

Gold reached $3,500 an ounce for the first time Tuesday as US President Donald Trump's tariffs and verbal assault on the Federal Reserve prompted investors to snap up the safe-haven asset.

IMF slashes China growth forecasts as trade war deepens

The IMF said Tuesday it now believed China's economy will only grow by four percent this year, well below Beijing's official target as it fights a mounting trade war with the United States that threatens to hammer the global economy.

US VP Vance says 'progress' in India trade talks

US Vice President JD Vance said Tuesday that "good progress" had been made towards a trade deal with India after meeting with "tough negotiator" Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi.

Roche says will invest $50 bn in US, as tariff war uncertainty swells

Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche on Tuesday announced plans to invest $50 billion in the United States over the next five years, following in the footsteps of rival Novartis, with US President Donald Trump's tariff war fuelling uncertainty in the sector.

US official asserts Trump's agenda in tariff-hit Southeast Asia

The first US official to visit Southeast Asia since Washington announced punitive tariffs on the region's countries on Tuesday issued a robust defence of President Donald Trump's foreign policy approach.

Roche says will invest $50 bn in US over next five years

Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche on Tuesday announced plans to invest $50 billion in the United States over the next five years.

US Supreme Court to hear case against LGBTQ books in schools

The conservative-dominated US Supreme Court is slated to hear a case on Tuesday about whether parents have the religious right to pull their children from classes when books containing LGBTQ-related content are read or discussed.

Can Europe's richest family turn Paris into a city of football rivals?

Paris has everything -- stunning architecture and arguably the best food and fashion in the world. But the French capital lacks one essential element of a modern metropolis: it has no football rivalry.

US to impose new duties on solar imports from Southeast Asia

The United States on Monday announced its intention to impose tariffs of up to 3,521 percent on solar panels from Southeast Asia, a move aimed at countering alleged Chinese subsidies and dumping in the sector.

Draft NZ law seeks 'biological' definition of man, woman

A populist party in New Zealand's governing coalition on Tuesday proposed a law to enforce a biological definition of men and women, condemning the existing "woke ideology" of "cancerous social engineering".

Indonesia food plan risks 'world's largest' deforestation

An Indonesian soldier gives a thumbs up as he crosses a rice field on a combine harvester in remote Papua, where a government food security mega-project has raised fears of mass deforestation.

Trump helps enflame anti-LGBTQ feeling from Hungary to Romania

Hungarian Nikoletta Bogadi's life was turned upside down when one of her four children came out as gay and another one as transgender.

Trump tariffs torch chances of meeting with China's Xi

With his storm of tariffs on Chinese goods, US President Donald Trump has torched ties with Beijing and likely wrecked any hope of meeting his counterpart Xi Jinping in the near term, analysts say.

X rival Bluesky adds blue checks for trusted accounts

X rival Bluesky on Monday said it was adding blue checks to accounts that have been verified to confirm users are who they claim to be.

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