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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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French director avoids time in jail despite conviction for abusing child actor

A French court Monday ordered a filmmaker to wear an electronic bracelet for two years after finding him guilty of sexually assaulting an actor when she was a child, sparing him jail time in one of the key trials of France's #Metoo movement.

Stock markets sink, dollar rallies on Trump tariffs

Stock markets tumbled while the dollar rallied and oil prices rose Monday over concerns about the global economy after US President Donald Trump launched trade wars with Canada, China and Mexico.

Norway nears 100% goal of all-electric cars

Almost 96 percent of new cars registered in Norway in January were electric, an unparalled number in the world and close to the country's goal of selling only zero-emission vehicles as of this year.

Trump accuses South Africa of 'confiscating' land, cuts funding

US President Donald Trump announced he was cutting off all future funding to South Africa for "confiscating" land and "treating certain classes of people very badly," an accusation his South African counterpart rejected on Monday.

Stock markets sink, dollar rallies as Trump imposes tariffs

Stock markets slumped, the dollar rallied and oil prices rose Monday as US President Donald Trump eyed more tariffs after launching trade wars with Canada, China and Mexico, heaping pressure on the global economy.

Trump announces tariff talks with Canada, Mexico as global stocks slump

US President Donald Trump said he will discuss the punishing tariffs he has levied on Canada and Mexico with both countries on Monday, as markets sank on fears over the impact on the global economy.

Eurozone inflation edges up in January to 2.5%

Eurozone inflation ticked up slightly in January to 2.5 percent, edging higher for a fourth consecutive month driven by energy price increases, official data showed on Monday.

French PM set to force budget through parliament

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou will Monday force through France's budget without a vote, a move set to prompt a no-confidence motion from the left that could topple his government after less than two months in office.

'Ruined my life': Sterilised Czech Roma await compensation

Czech Anna Adamova is still haunted more than three decades after she was forced into a sterilisation that she says irreparably damaged her life.

Trial of Spain's ex-football chief over forced kiss begins

The highly anticipated trial of Spain's disgraced former football chief Luis Rubiales over the forced kiss he gave star forward Jenni Hermoso began on Monday with the player scheduled to take the stand.

Tunisia sets sights on becoming world's top seawater therapy spot

With a Mediterranean coastline, natural thermal springs, clement weather and affordability, Tunisia has become the world's second-largest destination for seawater-based treatments known as thalassotherapy.

Asian stocks dive, dollar rallies as Year of the Snake starts with bite

Asian stocks tanked and the dollar surged Monday after Donald Trump signed off huge tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico, and warned the European Union would be hit "pretty soon".

Starmer to urge Europe to 'bear down' on Putin at landmark talks

Prime Minister Keir Starmer will urge European leaders to "continue bearing down" on Russian President Vladimir Putin when the UK premier becomes the first to attend a European Council gathering since Brexit on Monday.

Trial of Spain's ex-football chief over forced kiss to begin

Spain's former football chief Luis Rubiales goes on trial on Monday over the forced kiss he gave star forward Jenni Hermoso with the player scheduled to take the stand.

Trump accuses S.Africa of 'confiscating' land, cuts funding

US President Donald Trump on Sunday asserted South Africa was "confiscating" land and "treating certain classes of people very badly" as he announced he was cutting off all future funding to the country pending an investigation.

Tortoise Capital Provides Unaudited Balance Sheet Information and Asset Coverage Ratio Updates as of January 31, 2025, for TYG and TEAF

OVERLAND PARK, KS / ACCESS Newswire / February 3, 2025 / Tortoise Capital today announced the following unaudited balance sheet information and asset coverage ratio updates for closed-end funds TYG and TEAF.

The Eastern Company Declares 338th Consecutive Quarterly Cash Dividend

SHELTON, CT / ACCESS Newswire / February 3, 2025 / The Eastern Company (NASDAQ:EML) today announced the declaration of its regular quarterly cash dividend of eleven cents ($0.11) per share, payable March 14, 2025, to common shareholders of record as of February 14, 2025. This dividend represents the Company's 338th consecutive quarterly dividend.

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell Advocates for U.S. Lobster Fishermen

Calls for Repeal of Measure That Would Limit Catch Size

PB Financial Corporation Declares First-Quarter, 2025 Dividend

ROCKY MOUNT, NC / ACCESS Newswire / February 3, 2025 / Ted E. Whitehurst, President and CEO of PB Financial Corporation (OTCQX:PBNC), the holding company for Providence Bank, announced today the Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.57 per share on common stock outstanding to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 11, 2025. The dividend is payable February 27, 2025. This is an increase of 9.62% from the dividend paid during the 1st quarter of 2024. This represents a $2.28 dividend on an annual basis and a yield of 4.75% (based on closing price on January 31, 2025, of $47.99/share).

F&M Bank Corp. Reports Year-End and Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings and Quarterly Dividend

Strategic initiatives established in 2023 drive strong results for 2024.See associated, unaudited summary consolidated financial data for additional information.

National Student Clearinghouse Announces Daniel Hae-Dong Lee as President and Chief Executive Officer

Lee joins Clearinghouse on February 3

Tax Workout Group Launches Trusts and Estate Planning Practice Area

Tax Workout Group (TWG) is pleased to announce the launch of its newest practice group - estate planning and trust.

Formerra Expands Leadership Team to Support Accelerated Global Growth

Kyle's 26 years of experience in specialty chemicals, industrial minerals, and polymer industries will help him to lead and execute Formerra's commercial strategy as the Company enters an inflection point driven by commercial investment, global expansion, and accelerated growth.

Stabilis Solutions Announces Management Transition

HOUSTON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / February 3, 2025 / Stabilis Solutions, Inc. ("Stabilis" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:SLNG), today announced the departure of President and CEO Westervelt T. "Westy" Ballard, Jr., effective January 31, 2025. This decision reflects a mutual understanding between both the Board of Directors and Mr. Ballard as Stabilis embarks on its next phase of strategic growth. Mr. Ballard will serve in a consulting capacity through the end of 2025 to ensure a smooth transition.

XS Financial Closes Upsized $100 Million Needham Bank-Led Credit Facility with Participation from First Citizens Bank

LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESS Newswire / February 3, 2025 / XS Financial Inc. ("XS Financial" "XS" or the "Company"), an established equipment finance company serving middle-market storied credits, today announced that it has amended and upsized its current $70 million line of credit with Needham Bank ("Credit Facility") to $100 million, with First Citizens Bank participating for $20 million. XS Financial intends to use loan proceeds to fund additional CAPEX and equipment leases with new and existing customers.

RedChip Launches RedChat: Revolutionary AI Chatbot for Small-Cap Stock Analysis

RedChat provides data-driven precision, real-time efficiency, and comprehensive coverage

Green Leaf Innovations (GRLF) Celebrates FDA's Decision to Halt Flavored Cigar Ban

Announces Expansion of (COCOA-MGE-Antalya) Flavored Cigar Line.

Clear Start Tax Delivers a Game-Changing IRS Settlement - $17,000 in Debt Reduced to $50

Expert Tax Relief Strategies Turn Financial Hardship into a Fresh Start

Mill City Ventures Collateralizes $10 Million Loan to Mustang Funding

WAYZATA, MN / ACCESS Newswire / February 3, 2025 / Mill City Ventures III, Ltd. (NASDAQ:MCVT) announced today that it has entered into a Security Agreement with Mustang Funding, LLC. Under the Security Agreement, Mill City Ventures obtained a second-position lien on substantially all of Mustang Funding's assets to serve as collateral for Mill City Ventures' $10 million principal amount loan to Mustang Funding. [Mill City Ventures also entered into an Amended and Restated Subordination and Intercreditor Agreement with the senior lender to Mustang Funding, and, as earlier announced, contemporaneously amended its Fourth Short-Term Loan Agreement and Fourth Short-Term Promissory Note with Mustang Funding. Mill City Ventures sought collateral for its loan pursuant to provisions that had been negotiated as part of its original lending transaction with Mustang Funding and in connection with its earlier-announced termination of its non-binding letter of intent with Mustang Funding.] The Security Agreement, deemed effective as of January 24, 2025, reinforces Mill City Ventures' commitment to risk-managed, short-term commercial lending strategies.

MIT Solve Launches $1.5M Global Search for Tech-Enabled Social Innovations

The world's leading social impact platform seeks tech innovators tackling global challenges in Climate, Health, Learning, Economic Prosperity, and Indigenous Communities

iFabric Corp. Announces Fifth Consecutive Year of Revenue Growth

MARKHAM, ON / ACCESS Newswire / February 3, 2025 / iFabric Corp. (TSX:IFA)(OTCQX:IFABF), a leading provider of innovative functional-fabrics, value-added specialty apparel, and surface-treatment technologies, is pleased to announce its fifth consecutive year of revenue growth, with the last two years each reflecting strong, double-digit increases.

Ascendant Resources Announces Business Combination With Cerrado Gold

All share consideration implies value of C$0.06 per Ascendant Share,representing a premium of 14% based on the respective 30-day VWAPs of Cerrado and Ascendant as at January 30, 2025.Acquisition provides certitude of funding for the continued advancement of the Lagoa Salgada Project and immediate exposure to a strong cash position of US$21M and cash flows from current gold production of approximately 50,000 ounces per year.Cerrado Gold Inc ("Cerrado") absorbs US$5.1M of Ascendant debt.Cerrado to provide immediate funding of C$0.9 million Cash through Private Placement, and Sprott Private Resources Streaming and Royalty Corp. to convert up to [C$2.4million] of debt into Shares.Proforma company with immediate cashflow, strong diversification of commodity, geographical and asset risk and the balance sheet to continue to advance all projects towards productionReduced equity dilution for Ascendant shareholdersCerrado Gold Management to host Conference Call to discuss transaction on February 3, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST

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