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Asian equities rose Thursday, with big-name chip firms making big gains after Donald Trump said those investing in the United States would be exempted from a threatened 100-percent tariff on semiconductors.

The population of Japanese nationals fell by a record amount -- more than 900,000 people -- in 2024, official data showed, as the country battles to reverse its perennially low birth rates.

Thousands of US air passengers were facing delays Wednesday after United Airlines halted many departures in the wake of a systemwide problem.

Karen Khachanov rallied from 3-1 down in the final set tiebreaker to defeat top seed Alexander Zverev 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (7/4) on Wednesday to reach the final of the ATP Toronto Masters.

Officials in the southern Mexico state of Oaxaca accused sportswear giant Adidas of cultural appropriation after the fashion brand debuted sandals similar to a traditional design from the region.

Animal welfare groups have accused Morocco of culling stray dogs as it prepares to host football's 2030 World Cup, but the kingdom denies the accusations, vowing to protect the canines.

If Donald Trump is to be believed, millions of Americans could receive a financial slice of the fortunes generated by the US president's sweeping tariffs.

From mouth taping to rope-assisted neck swinging, a viral social media trend is promoting extreme bedtime routines that claim to deliver perfect sleep -- despite scant medical evidence and potential safety risks.

Twenty months after Argentina's President Javier Milei came to power vowing to lead a free-market revolution in the so-called sick man of South America, the farming community is egging him on to go further.

The Bank of England is widely expected to cut its key interest rate Thursday, with policymakers mindful of US tariffs and their potential risks to an already-struggling UK economy.

Canadian wild card Victoria Mboko saved a match point on the way to a thrilling 1-6, 7-5, 7-6 (7/4) victory over former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina on Wednesday to reach the final of the WTA Canadian Open.

Shohei Ohtani notched the 1,000th hit of his Major League Baseball career in impressive style Wednesday, belting a two-run homer as part of an impressive two-day display that couldn't get the Los Angeles Dodgers past St. Louis.

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday ordered steeper tariffs on Indian goods over New Delhi's continued purchase of Russian oil, opening a new front in his trade wars hours before another wave of duties takes effect.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / August 7, 2025 / Banyan Gold Corp. (the "Company" or "Banyan") (TSXV:BYN)(OTCQB:BYAGF) announced today that it has changed its auditors from GEIB & Company ("Former Auditor") to De Visser Gray LLP, Chartered Accountants ("Successor Auditor") effective August 7, 2025.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / August 7, 2025 / Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. (TSX:NDM)(NYSE American:NAK) ("Northern Dynasty" or the "Company") and its 100%-owned U.S.-based subsidiary Pebble Limited Partnership ("Pebble Partnership") provide an update on veto removal negotiations with the U.S. Government and on the recent order by Judge Gleason in the Alaska Federal District granting our motion to set a summary judgement briefing schedule for good cause shown.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / August 7, 2025 / Global Education Communities Corp. (TSX:GEC)(OTCQB:GECSF) ("GECC" or the "Company") today announced that, further to its news release of July 7, 2025, it has completed the sale of its subsidiary, Sprott Shaw College Corp. ("SSCC"), to BPP Education Group based in the United Kingdom. This all-cash transaction includes all 16 Sprott Shaw College campuses and two offices.

Achieves Highest Quarterly Net Income in its HistoryRaises 2025 EPS Guidance, and Announces 5-Year Goal to Achieve $500 Million in Premium

Milestone underscores retail execution and the continued U.S. market success of the Finnish-built Axopar brand

While Industry Giants Face Location Headwinds, E-Cite (VAPR) Targets Michigan, Ohio, Florida, and Nevada for Strategic Expansion

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / August 7, 2025 / Regency Silver Corp. ("Regency Silver" or the "Company", (TSXV:RSMX)(OTCQB:RSMXF) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with Centurion One Capital Corp. (the "Lead Agent") as lead agent and sole bookrunner, in connection with a brokered private placement to raise up to $1,500,000 (the "Offering") through the sale of up to 30,000,000 units ("Units") at an issue price of $0.05 per Unit (the "Issue Price") on a commercially reasonable efforts basis. Each Unit shall consist of one common share in the capital of the Company (each, a "Share") and one-half of one Share purchase warrant (each, a "Warrant"). Each full Warrant shall entitle the holder thereof to purchase one Share (a "Warrant Share") at a price of $0.10 for a period of 24 months from the Closing Date (as defined herein).

Construction advancing at Montauban as Company evaluates broader tailings pipeline across the Americas

RI outpaces AI's Backed by Tech Giants Like Microsoft (MSFT), NVIDIA (NVDA), Alphabet (GOOGL), Amazon (AMZN), Meta (META), - heralded as smarter, more capable, higher quality, more efficient, and significantly more environmentally friendly" than any AI.

Award-winning GPU-based RAID solution delivers unmatched resilience and efficiency for modern HPC and AI workloads.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / August 7, 2025 / Spetz Inc. (the "Company" or "Spetz") (CSE:SPTZ)(OTCQB:DBKSF), the parent company of SonicStrategy Inc., is pleased to announce two key leadership additions as it continues to scale its digital asset and blockchain infrastructure strategy.

CBMJ shares have increased by 131.58% over the past month, including a 37.5% gain in the last week alone, and a 2.33% rise in the most recent trading session. As traditional media companies face declining revenues and brand erosion

ORLANDO, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / August 7, 2025 / Unusual Machines (NYSE AMERICAN:UMAC), a leading provider of NDAA-compliant drone components, today announces that it will host a live webcast on Thursday, August 14th at 4:30 p.m. to discuss the Company's financial results and provide a corporate update for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025. A question-and-answer session will follow management's remarks.

ST. GEORGE'S, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR / ACCESS Newswire / August 7, 2025 / Atlas Salt Inc. ("Atlas Salt" or the "Company") (TSXV:SALT)(OTCQB:REMRF) announces that it is actively supporting Memorial University of Newfoundland ("Memorial University") researchers with their Passive Array for Critical Minerals on the Island of Newfoundland ("PACMIN") to help to better understand the geological structures and the plate-tectonic processes that assembled the island hundreds of millions of years ago.

The Company will host a conference call and webcast to discuss those results on August 13 at 10AM ET

Board Member, Yilin Lu, Appointed President to Lead Expansion Across Digital Media and Financial Sectors

For the Sixth Consecutive Year, 10 Students with Gastrointestinal Disease Will Each Receive a $10,000 Scholarship 

REGINA, SK / ACCESS Newswire / August 7, 2025 / Consumer Choice Award is pleased to announce the 2025 award recipients in the Regina & Greater 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 Regina Consumer Choice Award Winners.

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