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Europe shifts gears for the Trump era
Barely a month ago, a phone call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin sent an unmistakable message across the Atlantic: the United States may not be there forever to keep Europe safe from an aggressive Russia.
Return of the alpha male: Why toxic masculinity is gaining prominence
Toxic masculinity peddled by online influencers is becoming increasingly prominent, experts say, buoyed by the resurgence of far-right ideology and a virulent backlash against feminism.
Swedish govt holds talks on countering rising food prices
Swedish government officials are to meet food industry giants on Thursday to discuss soaring food costs and rising consumer anger in the Nordic country.
Young Chinese women find virtual love in 'Deepspace'
Rafayel's girlfriends went all out to celebrate their lover's birthday, renting malls across China for parties, decorating high-speed trains with his photos, and even staging a dazzling drone show.
Most Asian markets track Wall St rally after Fed rate signals
Most Asian equities rose Thursday after US Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell suggested any increase in consumer prices caused by tariffs would likely be short-lived, even as the central bank slashed its growth outlook and hiked inflation expectations.
Chinese tariffs on Canadian agricultural products kick in
Chinese tariffs on Canadian products including rapeseed oil and pork come into effect Thursday, with an industry lobby warning the new levies will have a "devastating impact" on farmers.
Too much water: Gold rush, climate change submerge Bolivian village
Navigating a makeshift raft between drifting furniture and submerged cars, Rafael Quispe steers through his village in western Bolivia, where the streets were turned into rivers two months ago.
Nvidia chief confident chip maker can weather US tariffs
Nvidia boss Jensen Huang expressed confidence Wednesday that the artificial intelligence (AI) chip giant can handle US President Donald Trump's trade war.
Streamlined Communications, An Xcyte Digital Company, Joins London Stock Exchange's Marketplace
POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / March 20, 2025 / Xcyte Digital Corp. (TSXV:XCYT) ("Xcyte", the "Parent", or the "Company"), a trusted global events technology company, specializing in next-generation event solutions, announces that Streamlined Communications, its wholly owned subsidiary, is now available on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) Marketplace.
TFS Financial Names Toby Gelinas Director of Partnerships
Industry veteran will drive business relationships with U.S. and Canadian equipment manufacturers, dealer groups, and marketplaces
Ostrom Climate Provides Corporate Update
Company Announces ERPA for Philippine Climate-Smart Agriculture Project, Provides BC OBPS Compliance Support, and Highlights Quadra Island Forest Project
Linear Minerals Intersects Multiple Spodumene Pegmatites with over 1% Lithium Oxide and Other Rare Earth Metals
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / March 20, 2025 / Linear Minerals Corp. ("formerly FE Battery Metals Corp" (CSE:LINE)(OTCQB:LINMF) (WKN:A2J C89) ("Linear" or the "Company" ) is pleased to announce the results of Drill Hole LC24-91 and LC24-92 from its 2024 exploratory drill program at the Augustus Lithium Property in Quebec, Canada. The drill hole LC24-91 intersected three lithium zones, and the drill hole LC24-92 intercepted two lower-grade lithium zones (See Tables 1 and 2). Both drill holes have anomalous rare metals, including beryllium (Be), cesium (Cs), niobium (Nb), tantalum (Ta), and rubidium (Rb). Notably, the presence of lithium in the host country rock was identified as the lithium mineral Holmquistite, further underscoring the Property's potential.
RLTR Releases Real Intelligence "RI" AI's Successor for Beta Trials Worldwide - Already Exceeding Many Major AI Capabilities
ReelTime's "RI" outperforms legacy "AI".
HireRoad Names Seasoned Tech Leader Timothy Hawkes as Chief Technology Officer
BOSTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / March 20, 2025 / Leading HR analytics software company HireRoad is proud to name Timothy Hawkes as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Tim brings a wealth of knowledge to the company, with nearly 30 years of analytics and technology experience in addition to managing high-performing global tech teams. He will report directly to HireRoad CEO John Federman and will oversee the company's technology infrastructure across all products in its portfolio of HR solutions.
Snipp Interactive Inc. Partners with Benny to Provide Digital Grocery Offers for their SNAP Cardholders
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / March 20, 2025 / Snipp Interactive Inc. ("Snipp" or the "Company") (TSX-V:SPN)(OTC PINK:SNIPF), a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) leader in the global loyalty and promotions sector, today announced a strategic partnership with Benny, a free to use Fintech application designed to help individuals who use Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) cards save money through cash back rewards on groceries. Through this collaboration, Snipp's Financial Media Network (FMN) will help increase value to Benny's growing community of SNAP cardholders by delivering item-level digital offers.
Announcing the 2025 Winnipeg Consumer Choice Award Winners
WINNIPEG, MANITOBA / ACCESS Newswire / March 20, 2025 / Consumer Choice Award is pleased to announce the 2025 award recipients in the Winnipeg region. These businesses have been meticulously selected through independent market research, reflecting their commitment to excellence and unparalleled service in their city. Consumer Choice Award celebrates those who have consistently set the benchmark for quality and customer satisfaction. Congratulations to the 2025 Winnipeg Consumer Choice Award Winners.
Touchstone Exploration Announces Annual 2024 Financial and Operating Results
CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / March 20, 2025 / Touchstone Exploration Inc. ("Touchstone", "we", "our" or the "Company") (TSX:TXP)(LSE:TXP) reports its operating and condensed financial results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2024. Selected financial information is outlined below and should be read in conjunction with our December 31, 2024 audited consolidated financial statements and related Management's discussion and analysis, both of which are available under our profile on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca) and on our website (www.touchstoneexploration.com). Unless otherwise stated, all financial amounts presented herein are in United States dollars, and all production volumes disclosed herein are sales volumes based on Company working interest before royalty burdens.
Zelensky says discussed with Trump US idea of owning occupied nuclear plant
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday said that he and US counterpart Donald Trump had discussed possible US ownership of the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine.
US stocks climb after Fed decision, gold hits fresh high
US stocks jumped while European indexes were mixed Wednesday as the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady after a policy meeting -- and gold hit a new record as geopolitical concerns returned to the fore.
US Fed holds rates again, flags increased economic uncertainty
The US Federal Reserve paused interest rate cuts again on Wednesday and noted an increase in economic uncertainty, as it navigates an economy unnerved by President Donald Trump's stop-start tariff rollout.
Stock climb before Fed decision, gold hits fresh high
European and US stocks mostly rose on Wednesday a Fed rate decision, while gold set a new record high as geopolitical concerns returned to the fore.
UniCredit CEO says prepared to wait on Commerzbank decision
UniCredit's chief executive said Wednesday he could wait until 2027 to determine whether a takeover of Germany's Commerzbank made sense for Italy's second-largest bank.
Santander to close one fifth of UK branches amid online switch
Spanish bank Santander announced Wednesday plans to close one fifth of its UK branches, impacting 750 jobs, as the switch to online banking gathers pace.
Stock markets diverge, gold hits high tracking global unrest
European and Asian stock markets traded mixed and gold hit another record high Wednesday as trade war worries cast a shadow and geopolitical concerns returned to the fore.
China's Tencent sees profits surge as AI drive accelerates
Chinese internet and gaming giant Tencent said on Wednesday that profits in the fourth quarter of 2024 surged 90 percent as the firm accelerates a push into artificial intelligence (AI).
Myanmar relief camps receive last WFP aid as cuts begin
Distraught Myanmar relief camp dwellers received final handouts from the World Food Programme on Wednesday as the UN agency begins halting aid to a million people in the country because funding has dried up.
Markets mixed as geopolitics, trade wars deplete sentiment
Equity markets were mixed and gold hit another record high on Wednesday as trade war worries cast a shadow and geopolitical concerns returned to the fore.
Bank of Japan holds rates and warns of trade uncertainty
The Bank of Japan left its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday and warned about the economic outlook amid global uncertainty fuelled by Donald Trump's trade war.
Uganda: the quiet power in the eastern DRC conflict
Uganda's role in eastern DR Congo has largely gone under the radar during recent violence but its complex approach aims to secure long-standing security and economic interests in the mineral-rich area, experts say.
In US, a pastry chef attempts to crack an egg-free menu
Since avian flu turned eggs into a luxury item, pastry chef Annie Clemmons has spent countless hours in her Maryland workshop, racking her brains about how to replace them in her recipes.
Ecuador declares 'force majeure' emergency, cuts exports over oil spill
Ecuador's state-owned oil company declared an emergency over a damaged pipeline and cut crude exports on Tuesday following a spill that polluted several rivers, leaving hundreds of thousands of people without drinking water, authorities said.
Malaysia's Silicon Valley ambitions face tough challenges
Malaysia is making great strides in its effort to become a major player in the global semiconductor industry as it looks to capitalise on a surge in demand driven by the AI explosion but analysts warn it faces headwinds.