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A court hearing for jailed Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai was postponed on Thursday due to bad weather, further lengthening a national security trial that began in 2023.

A Japanese boxer is retiring to support his brother who has been in a coma since a bout in May, as the sport in the country reels from the deaths of two fighters.

Papua New Guinea's new NRL team needs a name, and the country's rugby league-mad citizens have been asked to provide one -- but will they opt for the Bees, Butterflies or Boars?

Defending champions Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka led the way into the Cincinnati Open quarter-finals on Wednesday with Carlos Alcaraz hot on their heels with a straight-sets victory of his own.

Bolivia's presidential candidates made a final push for votes on Wednesday ahead of elections on the weekend set to end 20 years of socialist rule.

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday easing regulations for the private space industry, including eliminating some environmental reviews, in a move likely to please his erstwhile advisor Elon Musk.

Pressure mounted ahead of a landmark summit in Alaska between the United States and Russia, as Donald Trump warned that Vladimir Putin had only one chance but Moscow pressed ahead with major battlefield gains in Ukraine.

When Snoop Dogg sang the praises of Swansea City, it signalled the unlikely arrival of the latest celebrity owner in the once unfashionable Championship, English football's second tier.

At US President Donald Trump's new migrant detention center in the Florida Everglades, time has no discernible meaning.

Scientists have documented a surprising rate of sex reversal in wild Australian birds, a phenomenon that could be explained by rising pollution or other environmental triggers.

Taylor Swift's "The Life of a Showgirl" will be released on October 3, the star has revealed, as she showcased cover art and a tracklist for what is expected to be one of the biggest albums of the year.

Defending champions Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka booked quarter-final berths at the rain-hit ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open on Wednesday with straight-set wins.

Britain's foreign minister David Lammy has referred himself to the environment watchdog after going fishing in a carp pond with US Vice President JD Vance without a licence, the UK foreign office said on Wednesday.

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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / August 14, 2025 / Right Season Investments Corp. (TSXV:LITT), ("Right Season" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it will move forward with the implementation of its previously announced forward share-split on the basis of fifteen common shares for every one common share held by shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 21, 2025. Shareholders of record as of that date can expect to receive a DRS statement for their additional shares as a result of the split. The split was approved by the board of directors of the Company on August 1, 2025 and shareholder approval was not required.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / August 14, 2025 / CoTec Holdings Corp. (TSXV:CTH)(OTCQB:CTHCF) ("CoTec" or the "Company") announces that a total of 1,152,104 incentive stock options (the "Options") have been granted to a director and two officers of the Company pursuant to the Company's 10% rolling stock option plan.

BOCA RATON, FL / ACCESS Newswire / August 14, 2025 / Greenlane Holdings, Inc. ("Greenlane" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:GNLN), one of the premier global sellers of premium cannabis accessories, child-resistant packaging, and specialty vaporization products, today reported its financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2025.

Conference Call Scheduled for Friday, August 15, 2025, at 09:00 a.m. CSTCorporate HighlightsSecond quarter 2025 GAAP net income was $3.5 million, compared with GAAP net income of $3.7 million for the second quarter 2024.Second quarter 2025 finance receivables segment adjusted non-GAAP net income was $4.6 million, compared with adjusted non-GAAP net income of $2.6 million for the second quarter 2024.As of June 30, 2025, net finance receivables were $237.6 million, a 10.4% decrease from June 30, 2024 driven primarily by the monetization of the majority of SWK's royalty portfolio.The second quarter 2025 effective yield was 14.1%, a 50 basis point decrease from second quarter 2024.As of June 30, 2025, GAAP book value per share was $20.23, an 11.0% decrease from $22.72 on June 30, 2024. When adjusted to exclude the $4.00 per share dividend paid during the quarter, this figure would have been $24.46, a 6.8% increase year-over-year.As of June 30, 2025, non-GAAP tangible financing book value per share was $18.47, an 8.3% decrease from $20.14 as of June 30, 2024. When adjusted to exclude the $4.00 per share dividend paid during the quarter, this figure would have been $22.50, an 11.7% increase year-over-year.

CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / August 14, 2025 / Appulse Corporation ("Appulse" or "the Corporation") today reported financial results for the six-month period ended June 30, 2025.

Partnership formed to combine Loop's technology and Shinkong's spinning capabilities and distribution network.Alliance with Shinkong will further enhance global growth opportunities for Twist™, Loop's textile-to-textile branded polyester resin for textile and apparel brands.Loop can now offer high-quality circular polyester yarns made from Twist™, helping customers access next-gen materials more easily.Shinkong can now offer Twist™ textile-to-textile branded resin to its portfolio of over 100 customers worldwide.

Fifth Consecutive Quarter of Positive Net Income and EBITDA,Gross Margin increased to 4.4%

New York State County Supreme Court, Commercial Division, approves previously announced settlement

Profitability targeted for 2025 third quarterCompleted divestiture of FaZe Media on April 1, 2025Treasury management strategy launched on July 1, 2025, backed by crypto pioneers, expected to benefit financial results in the 2025 third quarter and beyondThe second half of 2025 positioned for revenue growth, enhanced margins, and reduced operating expenses

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / August 14, 2025 / PPX Mining Corp. (the "Company" or "PPX") is pleased to announce the successful delivery of plant equipment imported from China to the construction site. The transportation process, coordinated by Sertecpet, PPX´s EPC contractor, commenced on July 8. Key components include two 7x12 mills, a jaw crusher, and a flotation line, among other essential equipment.

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA / ACCESS Newswire / August 14, 2025 / One of America's largest national precious metals dealers and the nation's leading sound money public policy group today recognized two outstanding state lawmakers for their leadership in advancing sound money policies in 2025.

Holds Position for Fourth Consecutive Year

MARKHAM, ON / ACCESS Newswire / August 14, 2025 / iFabric Corp. ("iFabric" or the "Company") (TSX:IFA)(OTCQX:IFABF), today announced its financial results for the second quarter ("Q2") and first half ("H1") ended June 30, 2025.

MONTRÉAL, QC / ACCESS Newswire / August 14, 2025 / Valsoft Corporation Inc. ("Valsoft"), a Montreal-based company specializing in the acquisition and development of vertical market software businesses, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Diffusion Solutions Intégrées Inc. ("Progression"), the company behind ProgressionLIVE, a widely adopted platform that helps service-based businesses streamline operations, improve dispatch, and centralize job data.

GOLDEN, CO / ACCESS Newswire / August 14, 2025 / Golden Minerals Company ("Golden Minerals," "Golden" or the "Company") (OTCQB:AUMN)(TSX:AUMN) has reported financial results and a business summary for the quarter ending June 30, 2025. (All figures are in approximate U.S. dollars.)

Patriot.TV's Ascent Coincides with a Broader Industry Shift Favoring New Media Over Legacy Networks and Conservative Over Liberal Outlets.

Move comes amid increased demand for Sekur solutions from the crypto community targeted by cyber hackers worldwide

JERUSALEM, IL / ACCESS Newswire / August 14, 2025 / AppYea Inc. (OTCQB:APYP) today announced the appointment of Yakir Abadi as Chief Executive Officer and director and Eldar Edmond Grady as Executive Chairman of the Board. This move brings two highly accomplished individuals into key roles - leaders with the experience, discipline, and market knowledge to create real value for shareholders.