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Air Canada taps new CEO to replace chief who couldn't speak French

Air Canada named a new CEO on Wednesday to replace Michael Rousseau, who announced his retirement following controversy over his failure to issue condolences both in English and French after a fatal airport disaster.

MEXC Adds Nine Ondo Tokenized Stock and ETF Trading Pairs Tied to AI Infrastructure Demand

MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, will add nine Ondo tokenized stock and ETF trading pairs to its spot market, the latest expansion of ongoing collaboration with Ondo Finance. The new pairs cover companies across the data center, semiconductor and power supply chains linked to growing AI infrastructure demand, expanding the range of tokenized U.S. equities available to users and providing on-chain exposure to a sector at the center of the current AI infrastructure buildout.

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Indonesia launches ambitious free-meal programme to combat stunting

Indonesia launched an ambitious $4.3 billion free-meal programme on Monday to combat stunted growth due to malnutrition, a key election promise of President Prabowo Subianto.

Most Asian markets cautiously higher as traders eye Trump 2.0

Asian markets started the first full week of 2025 on a positive but cautious note as traders struggled to track a healthy run-up on Wall Street, with minds turning to Donald Trump's second presidency.

French marine park closes over law banning killer whale shows

A French marine park on Sunday closed down definitively over a 2021 law banning shows featuring marine mammals, leaving uncertain futures for the two last orcas in captivity in the country, hundreds of other animals as well as dozens of staff.

Federal Court Dismisses False Claims Act "Whistleblower" Lawsuit Against Ocean Harvesters, Cooke Inc., Omega Protein

Allegations against all defendants dismissed in full

TFG Financial Advisors LLC Welcomes Thomas Quealy as CEO and Partner

Thomas Quealy has joined TFG Financial Advisors, LLC, as CEO and Partner, effective January 1, 2025

How to Find Resources for Working Parents in Illinois

Balancing the demands of a full-time job along with parenting can be tricky. Working parents often need additional resources such as child care support, information, financial help, and peer support.

Physician Growth Partners Advises WomanCare as a Founding Practice of Nova Women’s Health Partners, Webster Equity’s New Women’s Health Platform

Physician Growth Partners ("PGP"), a nationally recognized healthcare investment banking and M&A Advisory firm, announced it has advised WomanCare PC on its partnership with Nova Women's Health Partners. Together with Women's HealthFirst, the two groups have come together as founding practices of Nova Women's Health Partners, a newly formed women's health platform that is taking an innovative approach to women's health.

Ronn Inc. is Adding Value Through Hydrogen Hub Revenue Sharing Bitcoin Mining and Affordable Hydrogen Green Energy

RONN, Inc (OTC:RONN) Today, Ronn Ford, company CEO, announced the company is adding Bitcoin mining as an option to First Nations Canada; that's part of our vision: a seamless integration of hydrogen-based inexpensive power and Bitcoin mining to redefine energy economics, slash operational costs, and empower First Nations in partnership with RONN. Canada is a perfect environment to maximize mining profits by reducing costs by having cooler weather, which reduces air conditioning needs, and plenty of renewable resources, all to maximize our 300 million purchase order. The cost of specialized mining hardware devices, like ASICs, can be significant. The price of a new or hosted ASIC can range from a few hundred dollars to thousands. The cost of electricity is an essential factor in determining the cost and profits of mining Bitcoin.

Patterson-UTI Reports Drilling Activity for December 2024

PATTERSON-UTI ENERGY, INC. (NASDAQ:PTEN) today reported that for the month of December 2024, the Company had an average of 104 drilling rigs operating in the United States. For the three months ended December 31, 2024, the Company had an average of 105 drilling rigs operating in the United States.

Mill City Ventures III, Ltd Commits $3M for Twin Cities Senior Care Provider

Mill City Ventures III, Ltd. (NASDAQ:MCVT), a non-bank lender and specialty finance company, announced today its partial funding commitment of a $3 million aggregate loan commitment with a fast-growing Twin Cities-based operator of senior care facilities. The use of proceeds is to fund a short-term capital need while the operator/borrower seeks to obtain one or more longer-term sources of expansion capital.

Green Leaf Innovations, Inc. Strengthens Retail Presence and Positions for Growth in 2025 With Key Partnerships - 01.

Green Leaf Innovations, Inc. (OTCPK:GRLF), a leading distributor of premium handmade cigars & accessories, today announces significant progress in its 2025 expansion strategy, securing partnerships with 10 key independent cigar retailers carrying some of our brands. This strategic move positions the company for substantial growth and enhanced profitability, aligning with our commitment to maximizing shareholder value.

SWK Holdings Provides Portfolio Update

SWK Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:SWKH) ("SWK" or the "Company"), a life science-focused specialty finance company catering to small- and mid-sized commercial-stage companies, provided today a portfolio update for material events occurring since September 30, 2024.

Diversified Energy Announces Strategic Bolt-on Acquisition of Complementary Producing & Midstream Assets in the Appalachian Basin

Production Economics Expected to Benefit from Diversified’s Regional Presence and ScaleAcquisition Grows Coal Mine Methane Revenue Generation Potential

GEE Group Acquires Atlanta-Based Staffing Solutions Company Hornet Staffing, Inc.

Accretive Tuck-In Acquisition Deepens Company’s MSP & VMS Service Capacity and Adds Offshore Recruiting Capability

Strawberry Fields REIT Wraps up 2024 and Begins 2025 With Strong Deal Flow

Strawberry Fields REIT, Inc. (NYSE AMERICAN:STRW) (the "Company") announced that on January 2, 2025 it completed the acquisition of six Healthcare Facilities, comprised of 354 licensed beds, located in Kansas (the "Facilities") for $24,000,000.

International Star Announces Expansion Into Nevada

International Star Inc. Wholly Owned Subsidiary Budding Equity LLC, Partners With Premium Produce LLC to Launch Iconic Cannabis Brands in Nevada

World's oldest person dies at 116 in Japan

The world's oldest person, Japanese woman Tomiko Itooka, has died at the age of 116, the city of Ashiya where she lived announced on Saturday.

Syria says international flights to and from Damascus to resume Tuesday

Syria said on Saturday the country's main airport in Damascus would resume international flights starting next week after such commercial trips were halted following last month's ouster of president Bashar al-Assad.

South Korea says fatal crash cockpit transcript nearly complete

South Korean investigators said Saturday they were close to finalising the transcript of the cockpit voice recorder from a fatal plane crash that left 179 people dead last week.

AI expected to star at CES gadget extravaganza

Gadgets, robots and vehicles imbued with artificial intelligence will once again vie for attention at the Consumer Electronics Show next week, as vendors behind the scenes will seek ways to deal with tariffs threatened by US President-elect Donald Trump.

Soldier in Vegas Tesla blast suffered PTSD, no 'terror' link: FBI

The decorated Green Beret who died by suicide in a blazing Cybertruck outside a Trump hotel in Las Vegas was suffering from post-traumatic stress, investigators said Friday, saying they had found no links to "terrorist" groups.

Microsoft expects to spend $80 bn on AI this fiscal year

Microsoft president Brad Smith on Friday said the company is on track to pump about $80 billion into artificial intelligence (AI) this fiscal year.

Biden blocks US Steel sale to Japan's Nippon Steel

President Joe Biden on Friday blocked the controversial $14.9 billion sale of US Steel to Japan's Nippon Steel, citing a strategic need to protect domestic industry.

Wall Street stocks bounce higher, Europe retreats

Wall Street stocks bounced higher at the start of trading on Friday, but European stock markets retreated as traders booked profits from a positive start to 2025.

Biden blocks US-Japan steel deal

President Joe Biden on Friday announced he has blocked the controversial $14.9 billion sale of US Steel to Japan's Nippon Steel, citing a strategic need to protect domestic industry.

Indian duo self-immolate in Bhopal waste protest

Two people in India set themselves on fire Friday to protest against the disposal of hazardous waste from the decades-old Bhopal industrial disaster, local government officials said.

Indian food delivery app rolls out ambulance service

A popular Indian food delivery app has started offering a private ambulance service, looking to use its logistics know-how to help bolster the country's patchy healthcare system.

European stock markets retreat after positive start to year

European stock markets retreated Friday, as traders booked profits from a positive start to 2025 and awaited a full return to business next week.

UK electricity cleanest on record in 2024: study

Britain produced its cleanest electricity on record last year with output of fossil fuels at an all-time low and renewables reaching a record-high, a study has showed.

Biden to block US-Japan steel deal: US media

US President Joe Biden has decided to block the proposed $14.9 billion purchase of US Steel by Japan's Nippon Steel and will announce the move as soon as Friday, according to US media.

Thai PM declares millions in watches and bags among $400 mn assets

Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra declared more than $400 million in assets on Friday, her party said, including more than 200 designer handbags worth over $2 million and at least 75 luxury watches, valued at almost $5 million.

China says 'determined' to open up to world in 2025

China is "determined" to continue opening up its economy to the world in 2025, a top economic planning official said Friday, as Beijing steels itself for potential trade turmoil when US President-elect Donald Trump takes office.

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