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From breaking up a fight or identifying a suspected robber to picking up trash and removing graffiti, National Guard forces are on an unusual deployment mixing security and cleanup in the US capital.

Offering was led by fundamental institutional investors, including Wellington Management, alongside a leading global long-only investment manager, a premier alternative asset manager, and A2Z's largest existing shareholders

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA / ACCESS Newswire / September 16, 2025 / Nepra Foods Inc. (CSE:NPRA)(OTCQB:NPRFF) ("Nepra" or the "Company") issues the following clarification at the request of the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO), regarding its press release dated September 11, 2025, titled "Nepra Foods Issues Letter from CEO."

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / September 16, 2025 / American Critical Minerals Corp. ("American Critical Minerals" or the "Company") (CSE:KCLI)(OTCQB:APCOF)(Frankfurt:2P3) is pleased to announce that it has closed its non-brokered private placement (the "Offering"), under the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption (as defined below), and has issued 5,000,000 units (each, a "Unit") at a price of $0.20 per Unit for gross proceeds of $1,000,000. Each Unit consists of one common share of the Company and one-half-of-one share purchase warrant (each whole warrant, a "Warrant") exercisable at a price of $0.30 until September 16, 2027.

Loop will supply Taro Plast with Loop™ DMT from its planned Infinite Loop™ India facility.Loop™ DMT supplied to Taro Plast will be used for automotive and specialty polymer applications.Taro Plast confirms that Loop's 100% recycled DMT meets the highest standards of purity and performance, in-line with Taro Plast's strong corporate commitment to sustainability.

The Certified Global Health Worker-Rehabilitation (CGHW-R) and the Certified Global Health Worker-Rehabilitation Advanced (CGHW-RA) have been developed specifically for eligible health workers worldwide who wish to have their applied experience and competencies in rehab care recognized and verified by passing a certification examination. These credentials, along with the Certified Global Nurse-Rehabilitation (CGN-R) that TruMerit established last year, are intended to advance and improve services for the more than two billion people worldwide who need this care.

COQUITLAM, BC / ACCESS Newswire / September 16, 2025 / Fuse Battery Metals Inc. ("the Company" or "Fuse") (TSXV:FUSE)(OTCQB:FUSEF)(FRA:43W3) announces that further to its news release dated July 17, 2025 announcing the execution of the binding Letter of Intent (the "LOI") dated July 17, 2025, the Company has now entered into a formal Share Exchange Agreement (the "Agreement") with 1545726 B.C. Ltd. (dba "Pointor AI") for the acquisition of 100% of its common and preferred shares, by way of a share exchange transaction (the "Transaction"). Subject to Section 4.1 of TSX Venture Exchange (the "TSXV") Policy 5.2, the Transaction is subject to shareholder approval and TSXV approval. The Agreement was entered into at arm's length.

Registration Site Is Open and Dutch Innovators Are Encouraged to Attend and Apply to Present Capabilities

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / September 16, 2025 / PPX Mining Corp. (TSXV:PPX)(BVL:PPX) ("PPX" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that July 2025 marked the strongest monthly operational results for 2025 and for the previous 12 months, exceeding the results reported for June 2025 disclosed in our August 11, 2025 press release at its Callanquitas Mine operated by its mining partner, Proyectos La Patagonia SAC.

Industry-first collaboration linking Inmar's Digital Incentives Retailer Network with Snipp's Financial Media Network to deliver targeted CPG offers to millions of bank customers.

Marketing plan will focus on Corporate and Business push for Sekur Privacy Solutions Primarily in the USA

The Digital Commerce Industry's first agentic-native closed-loop learning platform that helps retailers, brands and agencies evaluate, enrich, distribute, and monitor their products on Agentic Commerce Engines such as ChatGPT, Google Gemini/AI Mode, Perplexity, Meta.ai, Microsoft Copilot, Grok and Claude.

iAccess Alpha's Virtual Best Ideas Fall Investment Conference September 16-17, 2025

Formerly at Denvr Dataworks Corp., OnX, and EMC/Dell, Krack Brings Deep Expertise in Platform Expansion, Revenue Generation, and Large-scale Infrastructure Solutions

FORT WAYNE, IN / ACCESS Newswire / September 16, 2025 / WalkerHughes Insurance ("WalkerHughes"), a privately held, founder-led retail insurance brokerage headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, is pleased to announce the addition of Brady Benefits, a Fort Wayne-based Employee Benefits brokerage, to its growing Midwest platform.

MILTON, ON / ACCESS Newswire / September 16, 2025 / Pro-1 Truck Repair & Tires, a trusted service provider specializing in comprehensive truck and trailer repair, has been named the 2025 Consumer Choice Award recipient in the Truck Service and Repair category for Halton. Recognized for its commitment to quality workmanship, competitive pricing, and reliable roadside support, Pro-1 has quickly become a go-to destination for drivers and fleets across the region.

COEUR D'ALENE, ID / ACCESS Newswire / September 16, 2025 / Idaho Strategic Resources, Inc. (NYSE American:IDR) ("IDR", "Idaho Strategic" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it is has been added to the VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF ("GDXJ") pursuant to the GDXJ's quarterly review and rebalancing announced on September 14th, 2025, which is expected to be effective at market close on September 19th, 2025.

SASKATOON, SK / ACCESS Newswire / September 16, 2025 / Infinity Events & Decor has been recognized with the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the Event Planner category for Saskatoon. This recognition highlights the company's reputation as a trusted partner for weddings, galas, fundraisers, and corporate functions across Saskatchewan.

Sports Brand Supports Germany's High-Goal Polo Event for Sixth Consecutive Year

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / September 16, 2025 / Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. (TSX:ASM)(NYSE American:ASM)(FSE:GV6) announces that it has been added to the Market Vectors Junior Gold Miners Index ("MVGDXJTR") and the VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF ("GDXJ"), effective at market close on September 19, 2025 pursuant to the GDXJ's semi-annual review and quarterly rebalance.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / September 16, 2025 / Highlander Silver Corp. (TSX:HSLV)("Highlander Silver" or the "Company") is pleased to report assay results from the second series of holes designed to test the expanding Bonita vein system, which include some of the highest gold grades encountered to date. The Bonita vein system is exposed along a ridgeline approximately 10km to the south of the bonanza grade Ayelen underground deposit at the San Luis gold-silver project in Central Peru.

CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / September 16, 2025 / Tocvan Ventures Corp. ("Tocvan" or the "Company") (CSE:TOC)(OTCQB:TCVNF)(WKN:TV3/A2PE64), a leading exploration and development company focused on gold and silver projects in Sonora, Mexico, is pleased to announce the initiation of field work and an airborne magnetics survey at its flagship Gran Pilar Gold Silver Project. This marks a significant step forward in the Company's exploration and pilot mine programs, with preparations for upcoming drilling and trenching activities set to begin shortly.

Farmout of PEL 98 and License extensions for PEL's 97, 99 and 100

Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady said Monday he is among several current and former NFL players who will compete in the Fanatics Flag Football Classic next March in Riyadh.

Lower US tariffs on Japanese autos are set to take effect this week, a Commerce Department notice confirmed Monday, as Washington implements a recent trade pact it had negotiated with Tokyo.

President Donald Trump said a US new strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat from Venezuela killed three people Monday, as the South American country's president Nicolas Maduro vowed to resist Washington's "aggression."

Train services to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, Peru's main tourist attraction, were suspended Monday as protesting residents placed logs and rocks on the tracks, police and PeruRail said.

President Donald Trump said US forces killed three people Monday in a new strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat in the Caribbean, as Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro vowed to defend against Washington's "aggression."

Senior White House official Stephen Miller vowed Monday that the Trump administration would dismantle an alleged "vast domestic terror movement" that he said led to the killing of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk last week.

Brazil's Amazon rainforest has shrunk by an area as big as Spain over four decades and is nearing a dangerous tipping point, according to monitoring data released Monday.

The US Senate is due to vote late Monday on the confirmation of President Donald Trump's choice to join the Federal Reserve's board -- as the clock ticks down to a key policy meeting.

Sri Lanka were made to sweat before edging Hong Kong by four wickets in the Asia Cup on Monday, as Wanindu Hasaranga's late cameo spared the former champions an embarrassing stumble.