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Don't let AI shape humanity's future: UN chief

The United Nations chief called Monday for a global governance system to shape artificial intelligence for the good of humanity, warning against allowing the technology to "vibe-code" our future itself.

Microsoft cuts 4,800 job as it revamps Xbox

Microsoft said Monday it was eliminating about 4,800 jobs -- roughly two percent of its global workforce -- in a cost-cutting move that will deliver a sweeping restructuring of its struggling Xbox gaming division.

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China says to probe Google over anti-monopoly violations

China on Tuesday said it would probe US tech giant Google over violations of anti-monopoly laws after Washington slapped 10 percent levies on Chinese goods.

China slaps tariffs on US energy, vehicles in trade war sparring

China said Tuesday it would slap tariffs on imports of US energy, vehicles and equipment, firing a return salvo in an escalating trade war between the world's two biggest economies.

OpenAI chief Altman inks deal with S. Korea's Kakao after DeepSeek upset

OpenAI chief Sam Altman inked a deal with tech giant Kakao in South Korea on Tuesday as the US firm seeks new alliances after Chinese rival DeepSeek shook the global AI industry.

How China could respond to Trump's new tariffs

From retaliatory tariffs on US goods like car parts and soy beans to controls on raw minerals essential for American manufacturing -- analysts say China has plenty of options if it wants to reply to fresh US levies.

Trump halts Canada and Mexico tariffs, China still targeted

US President Donald Trump delayed the start of tariffs on neighbors Mexico and Canada for a month Monday -- but China remained in the firing line for levies that are putting the global economy on edge.

Hundreds march in New York against Trump's trans policy

Hundreds of people protested in New York Monday against President Donald Trump's executive orders restricting treatment for transgender children, and reports that a local hospital group consequently cancelled appointments for two trans youths.

Musk's US government 'takeover' sounds alarm bells

Elon Musk has begun swinging his wrecking ball at the US government, with concerns growing over the unprecedented power that President Donald Trump has handed to the world's richest man.

Ecuadoran drug gangs turn to death saint for protection

Sporting gloves and a red ribbon to ward off evil, Ecuadoran police raiding a drug den apprehensively inspect an altar to Santa Muerte -- a Mexican death saint adopted by local gangs as their own talisman.

Gladstone Land Announces Gain on Exit from Northern Nebraska Farms

MCLEAN, VA / ACCESS Newswire / February 4, 2025 / Gladstone Land Corporation (Nasdaq:LAND) ("Gladstone Land" or the "Company") announced that it has completed the sale of two farms in northern Nebraska for $12.0 million, representing a 9% increase over the farms' original purchase prices.

Horizon Space Acquisition II Corp. Announces the Separate Trading of its Ordinary Shares and Rights, Commencing on February 5, 2025

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / February 4, 2025 / Horizon Space Acquisition II Corp. (the "Company") (Nasdaq:HSPT), a blank check company, today announced that, commencing on February 5, 2025, holders of the 5,750,000 units (the "Units") sold in the Company's initial public offering (the "Offering") including Units sold upon a full exercise of the underwriters' over-allotment option, may elect to separately trade the ordinary shares and rights included in the Units. Any Units not separated will continue to trade on the NASDAQ Global Market ("NASDAQ") under the symbol "HSPTU." Any underlying ordinary shares and rights that are separated will trade on the NASDAQ under the symbols "HSPT" and "HSPTR," respectively. Holders of Units will need to have their brokers contact the Company's transfer agent, VStock Transfer, LLC, in order to separate the holders' Units into ordinary shares and rights.

ECM Releases Case Study on Benefits of PCB Stator Electric Motor Design for Data Centers Ahead of AHR Expo 2025

Adoption of PrintStator CAD and premium performance printed circuit board stator machines can reduce data center energy consumption and costs.

Phoenix Capital Group Changes Name to Phoenix Energy and Expands Dallas Presence

DALLAS, TX / ACCESS Newswire / February 4, 2025 / Phoenix Capital Group Holdings, LLC has officially changed its name to Phoenix Energy (formally "Phoenix Energy One, LLC"), marking a major milestone in its transformation from a mineral rights acquisition firm into a fully integrated energy enterprise. The company's new identity reflects its expanded operations across oil production, mineral rights, and non-operating working interests, as well as its commitment to driving innovation and growth in the domestic energy sector.

Beyond the Beach: RuffleButts Leads the Way in Sun Protection With UPF 50+ Swim & Activewear

With the launch of their new UPF 50+ activewear line, RuffleButts is setting the standard for sun protection in the children's swim & apparel markets.

The Philanthropy Network Partners With the Altruist Impact Accelerator to Provide Leadership, Management, and Fundraising Guidance to its Members

Partnership aims to dramatically increase social impact for tens of thousands of small to midsize nonprofits by 2030

Frost & Sullivan Report Highlights SMX's Plastic Cycle Token as a Next Generation Carbon Credit...With More Opportunities for Success

In the report, Frost & Sullivan note that, "The introduction of the Plastic Cycle Token into the market has the potential to revolutionize how businesses and consumers perceive and interact with plastic recycling. Economic incentives provided by the token system encourage increased rates of recycling and innovation in plastic use reduction strategies. Stakeholders along the entire value chain can participate, making for holistic change which is sustainable."

Empower Federal Credit Union Employs Process-Mapping and Robotic Process Automation with The Lab Consulting to Improve Efficiency, Boost Member Experience, and Enable Higher Levels of Employee Productivity

Innovative Credit Union Taps The Lab Consulting for End-to-End Process Mapping and Automation Implementation

Valsoft Enters the Latin American Market with the Acquisition of VHL Sistemas

Pioneering cloud-based solutions for notary management across Brazil

Photonic Integrated Circuit Market to Surpass US$50B by 2035, Says New IDTechEx Report

The importance of PICs in high-speed communication within AI data centers is leading to rapid growth in demand for PIC-enabled transceivers to help machine learning models grow ever-larger. Anticipation of the skyrocketing requirement for AI data centers is the key for market intelligence firm IDTechEx's prediction that the PIC market would hit a staggering US$54 billion in 2035 in its latest report, "Silicon Photonics and Photonic Integrated Circuits 2025-2035: Technologies, Market, Forecasts"

Caldwell Enhances Industrial Recruiting Capabilities with the Addition of Jonathan Rossotto

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / February 4, 2025 / Retained executive search firm Caldwell (TSX:CWL)(OTCQX:CWLPF) today announced a major enhancement to its industrial recruiting capabilities with the addition of Jonathan Rossotto as a partner in the firm's Industrial Practice.

Prysmian Announces TransPowr(R) Bare Aluminum Conductors Available with Reduced Carbon Emission Technology, Recognized with Environmental Product Declarations

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KY / ACCESS Newswire / February 4, 2025 / Prysmian, a world leader in the energy transition and digital transformation, is now producing all TransPowr® bare aluminum conductors using green and recycled materials, including low carbon aluminum and recycled steel.

Tiderock Companies Completes First Shipment to Leading European Rail Company and Secures Additional Purchase Orders

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS / ACCESS Newswire / February 4, 2025 / Tiderock Companies, Inc. ("we", "our", or the "Company"), (OTC PINK:TDRK) a leading innovator in advanced composite materials, is proud to announce the successful completion of its first shipment to one of the top companies in the European rail industry. This milestone marks a significant achievement in Tiderock's commitment to expanding its global footprint and delivering high-performance solutions to critical infrastructure sectors.

Greene Concepts Forms Alliance and Partnership With Prevail Water to Address Domestic Water Scarcity in the U.S.

MARION, NC / ACCESS Newswire / February 4, 2025 / Greene Concepts Inc. (OTC PINK:INKW) is proud to announce an alliance and partnership with Prevail Water. This partnership focuses on:

Alset AI Announces Marketing and Investor Awareness Campaign

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / February 4, 2025 / Alset AI Ventures Inc.(TSXV:GPUS) (OTC PINK:ALSCF) (FSE:1R60, WKN:A3ESVQ)("Alset AI" or the "Company") an artificial intelligence (AI) venture company advancing innovation through strategic investment and cloud computing solutions, announces the engagement of several corporate awareness providers as part of its commitment to enhancing visibility, expanding its shareholder base, and solidifying its position as a pioneer in AI high-performance computing ("HPC").

The SMX Plastic Cycle Token is a Functional Market-Driven Solution for Circular Economies

MIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / February 4, 2025 / For decades, companies and policymakers have relied on carbon credits as a tool to combat environmental challenges. Yet, carbon credits have proven to be an imperfect mechanism, often disconnected from the physical reality of material waste management. The world generates over 400 million metric tons of plastic waste annually, and much of it remains outside the reach of traditional sustainability accounting. Enter and meet SMX Ltd. (NASDAQ:SMX), a company that has spent 30 years refining traceability solutions, now poised to redefine plastic waste accountability with the Plastic Cycle Token (PCT).

Banyan Drills 39.7 metres of 1.92 grams per tonne gold, Powerline Deposit, AurMac Project, Yukon, Canada

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / February 4, 2025 / Banyan Gold Corp. (the "Company" or "Banyan") (TSXV:BYN)(OTCQB:BYAGF) is pleased to announce analytical results from thirteen (13) diamond drillholes collared within the Powerline Deposit located on the Company's AurMac Project, Yukon Territory. This set of holes targeted the central portion of the Powerline Deposit (Figures 1 and 2) as part of the 2024 AurMac definition drilling program.

IXOPAY Appoints Yasser Abou-Nasr as SVP of Product to Drive Execution and Scale

Seasoned Fintech Leader Joins IXOPAY to Advance Product Innovation and Drive Scalable Growth in Payment Orchestration.

With boos and boycotts, Canadians voice displeasure with Trump

They're booing the American national anthem, cancelling holidays in the United States, and boycotting American products: Canadians are responding to US President Donald Trump's tariff threats with anger and patriotic spending.

Trump halts Canada, Mexico tariffs after last-ditch talks

President Donald Trump delayed the start of tariffs on Mexico and Canada for a month Monday after the US neighbors struck last-minute deals to tighten border measures against the flow of migrants and the drug fentanyl.

Beyonce's best album Grammy: a long time coming

The Grammy for Album of the Year eluded Beyonce for so many years -- despite so many critically and commercially acclaimed albums, through endless industry analysis -- that the narrative took on an aura of farce.

Trump halts Mexico tariffs as last-ditch Canada, China talks continue

US President Donald Trump delayed the start of tariffs on Mexico for one month after the two countries struck a last-minute border deal Monday -- but Canada and China are still in talks to avoid sweeping levies that have caused stock markets to slump.

French PM moves to force budget through divided parliament

Prime Minister Francois Bayrou on Monday moved to force through France's budget without a vote, a step that immediately prompted a no-confidence motion from the left in the bitterly divided parliament.

Musk takes control of US Treasury payments systems

Elon Musk's aides have taken control of the US Treasury Department's payments system -- which manages trillions of dollars of transactions each year -- sparking alarm among critics.

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