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Solar park boom threatens Spain's centuries-old olive trees
At his farm in southern Spain, Francisco Campos looked worriedly at a green sea of centuries-old olive trees that he fears will face the axe to make way for a proposed solar park.
Trump tariff rollercoaster complicates ECB rate call
US President Donald Trump's on-and-off tariffs have clouded the picture for European Central Bank policymakers meeting this week to decide whether to lower eurozone interest rates again.
Asian stocks rise on electronics tariffs exemption, gold hits new high
Asian stocks rose Monday as trade war fears were tempered by Donald Trump's announcement of tariff exemptions for electronics, though the dollar weakened and safe-haven gold hit a fresh record amid fears the relief would be short-lived.
Xi warns protectionism 'leads nowhere' as starts SE Asia tour
Chinese leader Xi Jinping warned Monday that protectionism "leads nowhere" and that a trade war would have "no winners", state media said, as he was due to kick off a tour of Southeast Asia with a visit to Vietnam.
Trump warns no country 'off the hook' on tariffs
US President Donald Trump warned Sunday that no country would be "getting off the hook" on tariffs, as his administration suggested exemptions seen as favoring China would be short-lived.
Kingstone Announces Renewal Rights Transaction to Grow Homeowners Insurance Business in Downstate New York
KINGSTON, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 14, 2025 / Kingstone Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq:KINS) (the "Company" or "Kingstone"), a Northeast regional property and casualty insurance holding company, today announced that its subsidiary, Kingstone Insurance Company, has entered into an agreement to offer a replacement policy to selected Homeowners policyholders in Downstate New York as AmGUARD Insurance Company® ("AmGUARD") pivots focus away from admitted personal lines business. AmGUARD's withdrawal plan, which includes this transaction, is pending approval by the New York Department of Financial Services. This transaction encompasses approximately $70 million in written premium.
Pathfinder Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire 40% Interest in Company Developing Okanagan Modular Home Community
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / April 14, 2025 / Pathfinder Ventures Inc. (TSXV:RV) ("Pathfinder" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has entered into a Letter of Intent ("LOI") to subscribe for shares (the "Transaction") of Westside Modular Home Park Ltd. ("WMHP") equal to 35% of WMHP's issued and outstanding shares, increasing Pathfinder's current interest in WMHP from 5% to 40%. As part of the Transaction, WMHP and its shareholders will enter into a shareholders' agreement, giving Pathfinder control over the management and affairs of WMHP for purposes of developing the property interest described below. Pathfinder and WMHP are at arm's length.
Little Galaxy Childcare & Montessori Wins Consumer Choice Award for Daycare Services in Peel Region
BRAMPTON, ONTARIO / ACCESS Newswire / April 14, 2025 / Consumer Choice Award (CCA) is pleased to announce that Little Galaxy Childcare & Montessori is a 2025 Consumer Choice Award Winner in the Daycare category in Peel Region. This esteemed recognition highlights the centre's dedication to providing exceptional care and early childhood education, making it a standout provider in the area.
Ascendant Resources Notifies Shareholders Of Upcoming Special Meeting
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / April 14, 2025 / Further to its press release on February 3, 2025, Ascendant Resources Inc. (the "Company" or "Ascendant") (TSX:ASND) announces that it has mailed and filed on SEDAR+ its notice of meeting and management information circular (the "Meeting Materials") in respect of the upcoming special meeting ("Meeting") of shareholders of the Company (the "Shareholders").
Primary Hydrogen Partners With INRS on Natural Hydrogen in Canada
CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / April 14, 2025 / Primary Hydrogen Corp. (TSXV:HDRO)(FRA:83W0)(OTCQB:HNATF) (the "Company" or "Primary"), a leading exploration company focused on identifying and developing natural hydrogen resources, is pleased to announce the partnership with Institut national de la recherche scientifique ("INRS") to advance natural hydrogen exploration in Canada. The Company has partnered with INRS in connection with a research grant to study hydrogen sampling techniques.
Tessan Compact Voltage Converter: The Traveler’s High-Voltage Passport
LAS VEGAS, NV / ACCESS Newswire / April 14, 2025 / TESSAN, a leading provider of travel power solutions, has announced the release of its newest Universal Travel Adapter with Voltage Converter. All are marveling at how this new adapter and converter is finally addressing the growing consumer desire for more secure, smart, and energy efficient power while travelling abroad. With big events like Eurovision Concerts 2025 attracting huge legions of international tourists, this introduction happens at the perfect time for people who need reliable and compact power solutions.
Trump downplays tariffs walk-back, says no country 'off the hook'
US President Donald Trump warned Sunday that no country would be getting "off the hook" on tariffs despite a 90-day reprieve on some levies, while also downplaying exemptions for Chinese technology.
Trump advisor Navarro looks to cool spat with Musk
Donald Trump's trade advisor Peter Navarro on Sunday insisted that "everything's fine with Elon" Musk, after the Tesla chief called him a "moron."
Moviegoers digging 'Minecraft Movie,' tops in N.America theaters
"A Minecraft Movie" easily held on to the top spot in North American theaters this weekend with estimated ticket sales of a solid $80.6 million, analysts said Sunday.
Paris Olympic torches, other memorabilia auctioned off
Torches used in the 2024 Paris Olympics, and numerous other official memorabilia were auctioned off on Sunday, with fans and a museum among the keen bidders.
US says tech tariff exemptions may be short-lived
Recent exemptions to sweeping US import tariffs may be short-lived, top officials warned Sunday, as China urged the Trump administration to simply abandon its aggressive trade tax policy altogether.
China calls on US to 'completely cancel' reciprocal tariffs
China on Sunday called on the United States to "completely cancel" its reciprocal tariffs after Washington announced exemptions for consumer electronics and key chipmaking equipment.
Bulgarian border city hails Schengen tourism boom
There always used to be a long line of traffic waiting to cross the steel truss Danube Bridge over the river between Giurgiu in Romania and the Bulgarian city of Rousse on the other side.
Harvey Weinstein sex crimes retrial to begin Tuesday in NY
The retrial of Harvey Weinstein, whose prosecution and conviction for rape and sex assault ignited the "MeToo" movement, kicks off in New York on Tuesday.
World Expo opens in Japan in rocky times
World Expo opened on Sunday with 160 countries and regions showcasing their technology, culture and food, with host Japan hoping to provide the world with some much-needed hope.
BestSATscore.com Raises the Bar with Elite-Quality SAT Questions and the Most Accurate, Expert-Crafted Rationals
HARRISONVILLE, MO / ACCESS Newswire / April 13, 2025 / BestSATscore.com is making waves in the world of standardized test preparation with its unique blend of cutting-edge artificial intelligence and expert-driven content. As the SAT continues to evolve, the platform positions itself at the forefront of innovation, offering students a dynamic and adaptive learning experience.
Ecuador's presidential hopefuls face toxic brew of crime, unemployment
Cartel violence is hollowing out Ecuador's largest city Guayaquil, scaring away tourists, pummelling the economy and leaving whoever wins Sunday's presidential election with a gargantuan problem.
Accord reached 'in principle' over tackling future pandemics: negotiating body
WHO members on Saturday reached agreement over how to tackle future pandemics after three years of discussions, the co-chair of the negotiating body told AFP.
Junta chief frontrunner as Gabon holds first election since 2023 coup
Gabonese voters began casting ballots on Saturday in a presidential election with eight candidates that is widely expected to make junta chief Brice Oligui Nguema the oil-rich central African country's first elected leader since his 2023 coup.
German refinery's plight prompts calls for return of Russian oil
No Russian oil has been delivered via the Druzhba pipeline to the PCK refinery in Germany in more than two years because of sanctions levied against Moscow following its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Chinese manufacturers in fighting spirits despite scrapped US orders
On a sweltering spring day, workers at a Christmas tree factory in eastern China rhythmically assembled piles of branches, wiping away sweat as they daubed white-paint snow onto plastic pine needles.
Man executed by firing squad in South Carolina
A man facing the death penalty for committing two murders was executed by firing squad on Friday, the second such execution in the US state of South Carolina this year.
Why High-End Nail Artists Like Vikki Swan Are the Future of the Beauty Economy
LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESS Newswire / April 12, 2025 / In an era marked by economic shifts and uncertainty, the beauty industry remains not only resilient but remarkably profitable - and one of its brightest stars is nail artistry. While many industries are contracting, nail professionals with advanced skills and strong personal branding are thriving. Among them stands Vikki Swan, a multi-award-winning nail artist and educator whose business success is a powerful reflection of where the industry is heading.
FORXL MARKETS Rushes to Help Earthquake-Stricken Areas in Turkey
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO / ACCESS Newswire / April 12, 2025 / On February 6, 2023, two consecutive 7.8-magnitude earthquakes occurred in southeastern Turkey, killing more than 50,000 people and injuring more than 120,000 people, becoming the country's worst natural disaster in a century.
Asset flight challenges US safe haven status
The US has long been considered a financial safe haven. The sell-off of the dollar, stocks and Treasury bonds in a spree sparked by panic at President Donald Trump's trade war is starting to raise questions about if that's still true.
Fed official says 'absolutely' ready to intervene in financial markets
The US Federal Reserve is "absolutely" prepared to intervene to help calm nervous financial markets, a senior central bank official said Friday, after President Donald Trump's tariff plans roiled Wall Street.
Abuse scandal returns to haunt the flying 'butterflies' of Italian gymnastics
For more than two years, Nina Corradini was left feeling her hard-hitting accounts of abuse within Italian rhythmic gymnastics had all been for nothing.