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EAGLE, IDAHO / ACCESS Newswire / August 21, 2025 / Money Metals today announced the acquisition of $70 million in total equity and debt capital to expand its program giving businesses and investors access to low-interest financing secured by their physical gold and silver.

LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESS Newswire / August 21, 2025 / Little Kitchen Academy (LKA), the premier Montessori-inspired cooking academy for children and teens ages 3-18, is proud to announce that Oliver Trevena has joined as an investor, special advisor, and ambassador.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / August 21, 2025 / Nepra Foods Inc. (CSE:NPRA)(FSE:2P6)(OTCQB:NPRFF) ("Nepra Foods" or the "Company"), a leading innovator in plant-based and allergen-free food and specialty ingredients, is pleased to announce that it has filed its audited annual financial statements, management's discussion and analysis ("MD&A"), and related CEO and CFO certifications (collectively, the "Annual Filings") for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025. The Annual Filings were filed on SEDAR on August 15, 2025, as required by the British Columbia Securities Commission ("BCSC"), and have been posted on the Canadian Securities Exchange ("CSE") and OTCQB websites.

Investors Hedge Their Bets Against a Meta Platforms and Zuckerberg Crash

MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / August 21, 2025 / For thousands of years, people have searched for new ways to understand life, knowledge, and progress. Now, a simple discovery made through Driftwood has revealed a set of words that allow artificial intelligence to share in that perspective - and in doing so, it may help reveal insights that humanity has never seen before.

CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / August 21, 2025 / TR-1: TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / August 21, 2025 / NV Gold Corporation (TSXV:NVX)(OTCQB:NVGLF)(FSE:8NV) ("NV Gold" or the "Company") is pleased to provide an update on new drill results from its 100%-owned Slumber Gold Project ("Slumber"), located 80 kilometers (50 miles) west-northwest of Winnemucca and 37 kilometers (23 miles) west of the Sleeper gold deposit in Humboldt County (see Figure 1). The June 2025 reverse circulation drilling campaign completed 5 five drillholes, totaling 964.7 meters (3165 feet). The drill holes were completed to test surface mercury vapor anomalies away from previously known gold hosting zones.

Recorded Net Profit of RMB 23.75 Billion for the First Half of the YearThe Board Approved a New Round of the Share Repurchase Plan

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / August 21, 2025 / George Sanders, President of Goldcliff Resource Corporation ("Goldcliff" or the "Company") (TSXV:GCN)(OTC PINK:GCFFF) reports that the Company has engaged Dundee Sustainable Technologies for the testing of Panorama Ridge gold mineralization with Dundee's CLEVR non-cyanide gold leaching technology. Goldcliff's technical team will mobilize to the Panorama Ridge property at the end of August, to retrieve representative drill core samples and to collect fresh new samples of representative gold mineralization. In addition to this sample collection, crews will conduct detailed geochemistry to follow up strongly mineralized float encountered during 2022 prospecting. The Panorama Ridge property is road accessible near Hedley, B.C. and adjoins the former Mascot gold open pit mine. Historic production at Hedley from the Nickel Plate underground operation and the Mascot open pit was 2,500,000 ounces of gold.

Canalevia® (crofelemer delayed-release tablets), under the name Canalevia®-CA1, is conditionally approved by the FDA for treatment of CID in dogsCompany strategy: In discussions with multiple potential animal health company partners to expand the indication and commercialize Canalevia for treatment of general diarrhea globallyDiarrhea is one of the most common reasons owners bring their dog to the veterinarian and the second most common reason for visits to the veterinary emergency hospital, yet there are currently no FDA-approved drugs to treat general diarrhea in dogsEnrollment has reached approximately 25% in Jaguar's ongoing field study of Canalevia-CA1 in dogs

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / August 21, 2025 / SonicStrategy Inc., the blockchain infrastructure subsidiary of Spetz Inc. (CSE:SPTZ)(OTCQB:DBKSF), is pleased to confirm its affirmative vote in support of the latest Sonic Labs governance proposal. This proposal aims to extend the accessibility of the $S token into regulated U.S. financial markets, including potential ETF/ETP issuance, NASDAQ PIPE listings, and establishing a U.S.-based entity (Sonic USA).

Patriot.TV's meteoric rise continues to challenge the dominance of legacy conservative outlets such as Fox News (FOX), Newsmax (NMAX), and Sinclair (SBGI). At the same time, liberal‑leaning media giants, including Warner Bros. Discovery (DIS), Paramount Skydance (PSKY), and others, continue to endure steep declines in ratings and audience trust.

Easement to Facilitate Near-Term Exploration Logistics for New Amalga Gold Project & Secure Road Route Spanning One-Third of Distance from Public Highway to Project Site

LAVAL, QC / ACCESS Newswire / August 21, 2025 / Bausch Health, Canada Inc., part of Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE:BHC)(TSX:BHC), a global, diversified pharmaceutical company, today announced that PrCABTREO™ (clindamycin phosphate, adapalene and benzoyl peroxide) gel 1.2% w/w, 0.15% w/w and 3.1% w/w, for the treatment of acne vulgaris,1 is now available to beneficiaries of the public drug plans of Quebec and Saskatchewan.

TORONTO, ONTARIO / ACCESS Newswire / August 21, 2025 / Polaris Renewable Energy Inc. (TSX:PIF) ("Polaris" or the "Company") today announced that the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") has accepted its notice of intention to renew its normal course issuer bid ("NCIB").

JERUSALEM, IL / ACCESS Newswire / August 21, 2025 / AppYea Inc. (OTCQB:APYP) today announced a strategic business pivot with the acquisition of Techlott Ltd.'s proprietary blockchain-based lottery and gaming platform. The transaction refocuses AppYea on the rapidly growing institutional lottery market, providing a complete, production-ready technology package engineered for enterprise deployments.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / August 21, 2025 / Irving Resources Inc. (CSE:IRV)(OTCQX:IRVRF) ("Irving" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that its annual general meeting of shareholders was held in Vancouver, British Columbia on August 20, 2025 at which:

High-Resolution IP Survey Shows Potential At Depth

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / August 21, 2025 / Pursuant with Supreme Critical Metals Inc. (CSE:CRIT)(FWB:VR61)(OTC PINK:VRCFF) ("Supreme" or the "Company") focus to acquire silver properties, the Company announces the acquisition of the Silver Vista Silver-Copper Property (the "Property") located 55 kilometres northeast of Smithers, British Columbia. The Company can acquire a 100% interest in the Property by fulfilling the terms of an Option Agreement between the Property Owners and Global Copper Corp., dated September 25, 2024. The Company will issue 1 million shares to Global Copper Corp., for the right to assume the underlying terms of the option agreement which extend over a three-year period.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / August 21, 2025 / AirIQ Inc. ("AirIQ") (TSXV:IQ), a leader in IoT-based asset management solutions since 1997, today announced its financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2025, reporting a new record for recurring revenue.

Company already owns 15million shares or about 40% of the 37 million shares outstanding in Arway Corporation ("Arway") OTCQB: ARWYF / CSE: ARWY

CRANBROOK, BC / ACCESS Newswire / August 21, 2025 / (TSX-V:EPL)(OTCQB:EGPLF) ("EPL" or "Eagle Plains") is pleased to announce that partner Sun Summit Minerals Corp. (TSX-V:SMN)(OTCQB:SMREF) ("Sun Summit") has mobilized exploration crews to commence 2025 fieldwork at Eagle Plains' Theory copper-gold project (the "Theory Project"), north-central British Columbia. The property is owned 100% by Eagle Plains, with 122 hectares of the property subject to an underlying 0.5% Net Smelter Royalty held by a third party.

TORONTO, ONTARIO / ACCESS Newswire / August 21, 2025 / AmeriTrust Financial Technologies Inc. (TSXV:AMT)(OTCQB:AMTFF)(Frankfurt:1ZVA) ("AmeriTrust" or the "Company"), a fintech platform targeting automotive finance and specializing in used vehicle lease originations for the automotive industry, is pleased to announce the results of voting at its Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders held virtually on Wednesday, August 20th, 2025.

HAMILTON, ON / ACCESS Newswire / August 21, 2025 / Shakespeare's Steak and Seafood, a longstanding culinary destination known for its refined atmosphere and exceptional cuisine, has been recognized with the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the Steakhouse Restaurant category for the Hamilton region. With over 50 years of service to the community, this family-run restaurant continues to set the standard for steakhouse dining in Southern Ontario.

GUELPH, ON / ACCESS Newswire / August 21, 2025 / Karma Yoga, a welcoming and inclusive space for yoga and holistic healing, has been recognized with the 2026 Consumer Choice Award in the Yoga Studio category for Guelph. This distinction highlights the studio's commitment to accessibility, spiritual wellness, and community-centered practice.

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Lyken to deploy AI agent infrastructure for front-desk automation, sales enablement, and engagement across Align’s national network of rehab and wellness clinics 

Lionel Messi was ruled out of Inter Miami's Leagues Cup quarter-final against Tigres UANL on Wednesday, a day after coach Javier Mascherano revealed the Argentine superstar was still struggling with injury.

President Donald Trump ramped up pressure on the US central bank Wednesday with a call for Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to step down, as he repeatedly criticizes Fed Chair Jerome Powell for not lowering interest rates.

Donald Trump's newfound if vague willingness to entertain security guarantees for Ukraine could be a game-changer, but the US president's right-wing base is already warning him not to go too far.

US President Donald Trump is deploying three warships off the coast of Venezuela as part of efforts to curb drug trafficking, a source familiar with the move said Wednesday.

Celtic's Champions League hopes are firmly in the balance after they were held to a goalless draw by Kairat Almaty of Kazakhstan in Glasgow in the first leg of their play-off tie on Wednesday, while Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce played out a goalless draw with Benfica.