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South Korean star Son Heung-min has not even been officially announced as joining Los Angeles FC of MLS, but excited fans are already waiting to welcome him.

Asian investors trod warily Wednesday amid lingering uncertainty over Donald Trump's trade war, while another round of data indicated further weakness in the US economy but added interest rate cut speculation.

South Korean star Son Heung-min has not even been officially announced as joining Los Angeles FC of MLS but excited fans are already waiting to welcome him.

US second seed Taylor Fritz overcame a late niggle while serving for the match on Tuesday to beat Andrey Rublev 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) and reach the ATP Toronto Masters semi-finals.

Donald Trump's sudden concern about starving Palestinians was a major shift for the US president, who had previously ignored the endless cries for help from aid groups. So what changed?

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka advanced to the semi-finals of the WTA Canadian Open on Tuesday with a comprhensive 6-2, 6-2 triumph over 10th seed Elina Svitolina.

US second seed Taylor Fritz overcame a late niggle while serving for the match on Tuesday to beat Andrey Rublev 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) and reach the ATP Toronto Masters semi-finals.

The NFL sold its NFL Network and Sunday RedZone television show to ESPN on Tuesday in exchange for a 10% equity stake in the US-based sports television network.

As the United States ramps up tariffs on major trading partners globally, President Donald Trump is also disrupting strategies that could be used -- by Chinese companies or others -- to circumvent them.

Donald Trump on Tuesday established a task force that he will lead on the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, a Democrat-run city that has frequently clashed with the Republican US president.

Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs, who is to be sentenced in October for his conviction on prostitution-related charges, is seeking a pardon from President Donald Trump, one of his lawyers said Tuesday.

Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted accomplice of Jeffrey Epstein, asked a judge on Tuesday to reject a US Justice Department request to unseal the grand jury transcripts in her criminal case and that of the late notorious sex offender.

A luxurious superyacht seized by the US authorities from sanctioned Russian billionaire Suleiman Kerimov is headed to the auction block.

Danish 16th seed Clara Tauson stunned reigning Australian Open champion Madison Keys 6-1, 6-4 on Tuesday and advanced to the semi-finals of the WTA Canadian Open.

MONTREAL, QC / ACCESS Newswire / August 6, 2025 / Amid growing conversations about childhood mental health and the emotional effects of loss, The Light World, a heartfelt book by Canadian author and educator Heather I. Niderost, continues to shine as a beacon of spiritual comfort and healing. Originally published in 1990, The Light World remains as relevant and impactful today as it was more than three decades ago, offering clarity, compassion, and a joyful perspective on what lies beyond life.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / August 6, 2025 / Forward Water Technologies Corp. ("FWTC" or the "Company") (TSXV:FWTC) is pleased to announce certain amendments to the terms of its previously disclosed (see press release dated July 31, 2025) proposed non-brokered private placement of unsecured convertible debentures (the "Convertible Debentures") for proceeds of up to $750,000 (the "Private Placement"). The Company now intends to issue units ("Debenture Units"), each priced at $1,000, with each Debenture Unit consisting of (i) $1,000 principal amount of Convertible Debentures and (ii) 5,000 common share purchase warrants ("Warrants"). Each Warrant will entitle the holder to acquire one common share of the Company (a "Common Share") at any time up to the 36-month anniversary of the date of issuance. The exercise price of the Warrants will be $0.07 per Common Share if exercised on or before the first anniversary of issuance, and $0.10 per Common Share thereafter. In addition, the Convertible Debentures will now include a pre-payment right in favour of the Company, exercisable at any time following the date that is 12 months from the date of issuance. All other material terms of the private placement remain unchanged from those set out in the Company's prior press release and are summarized below for reference.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / August 6, 2025 / Prince Silver Corp. (formerly Hawthorn Resources Corp.) (CSE:PRNC)(OTC:HWTNF) ("Prince Silver" or the "Company") announces that, pursuant to Prince Silver Corp's press release issued during market hours on August 5, 2025, the company has revised the issuance price of 3,150,000 stock options granted Aug 5, 2025 from $0.50 to $0.51 to comply with the CSE policy 6.5 (3). As outlined in CSE Policy 6.5(3), a Listed Issuer must not grant Stock Options or Awards with an exercise price lower than the greater of $0.05, and the closing market prices of the underlying securities on (a) the Trading Day prior to the date of grant of the Stock Options; and (b) the date of grant of the Stock Options. The closing market price of the Company's shares on the date of the grant was $0.01 more than the previous trading day's close.

HOUSTON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / August 6, 2025 / Stabilis Solutions, Inc., ("Stabilis" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:SLNG), a leading provider of clean fueling, production, storage, and last mile delivery solutions for many of the world's most recognized, high-performance brands, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025.

LAFAYETTE, LA / ACCESS Newswire / August 6, 2025 / Viemed Healthcare, Inc. (the "Company" or "Viemed") (NASDAQ:VMD), an in-home clinical care provider of post-acute respiratory healthcare equipment and services in the United States, announced today that it has reported its financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / August 6, 2025 / Right Season Investments Corp. (TSXV:LITT), ("Right Season" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that its board of directors has approved a forward share split on the basis of fifteen common shares for every one common share currently outstanding. The board is of the view that the share split will provide a more attractive capital structure for ongoing financing efforts. Following completion of the share split, the Company will have approximately 34,501,935 common shares outstanding.

Transformation enables innovation, agility, and a next-gen customer experience for approximately 25 million subscribers

System modernization to drive agility, security, and a convergent future-ready foundation for A1 Macedonia's monetization operations, bringing operational efficiencies and an improved customer experience

Board Composition Updated

Zomedica posts record year-over-year revenue for 18th straight quarter!

Leveraging Amdocs' AI & Data Platform, Customer Experience Insights within amAIz Suite, the multi-year agreement aims to transform onboarding, operations, and customer experiences across Consumer Cellular's MVNE ecosystem

Revenue of $1.14 Billion, down 8.4% YoY as Reported and up 3.5% YoY in Pro Forma(1) Constant Currency(2)12-Month Backlog of $4.15 Billion, up 3.0% YoY on a Pro Forma(1) BasisExpects Fiscal 2025 Revenue Outlook of (10.0)%-(9.0)% YoY as Reported and 2.4%-3.4% YoY in Pro Forma(1) Constant Currency(2)Reiterates Fiscal 2025 Target for Double-Digit Total Shareholder Returns(3)

Setting the Gold Standard for Responsible Digital Finance Under the National Framework

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / August 6, 2025 / Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics Inc., a long-standing training partner of the Canadian Red Cross, is proud to host its fifth annual Train the Next Hero event - a free, citywide First Aid and CPR training initiative aimed at giving everyday citizens the skills and confidence to save lives in emergencies.

Mr. Smith Says President Trump's Critical Minerals Policies are "Smart and Brave," Especially in Terms of Proposing Critical Minerals Price Supports

OAKVILLE, ONTARIO / ACCESS Newswire / August 6, 2025 / Consumer Choice Award is pleased to announce the 2025 award recipients in the Halton 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 Halton Region Consumer Choice Award Winners.

MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO / ACCESS Newswire / August 6, 2025 / Consumer Choice Award is pleased to announce the 2025 award recipients in the Peel 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 Peel Region Consumer Choice Award Winners.

Expands AI-ready Atlas Data Vault to >20B Global Electricity, Transport and Weather Records