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OpenAI on Tuesday launched a less expensive artificial intelligence (AI) model and tools that run continuously, as it aims to reposition ChatGPT as an app store for AI.

After more than a decade, the US-led coalition is ending its mission in Iraq, having helped save the country from jihadists while causing persistent friction.

Housework in the morning followed by several hours of firefighting: women in Indonesian Borneo risk life and limb to battle blazes making their communities sick, all while shouldering a sexist backlash.

Pope Leo XIV sent support to his hometown Chicago White Sox ahead of their Major League Baseball playoff victory on Tuesday while Atlanta's Austin Riley delivered a triumph with a three-run homer.

Gustav Forsling blasted a slapshot past goaltender Brandon Bussi with 4.3 seconds remaining in overtime to give Florida a 1-0 victory over Carolina in Tuesday's 2026-27 NHL season opener.

The Obsidian Black G-Class is Now Available for Delivery Across South Florida and the New York Area

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Five-year surface access secured: a Temporary Occupation Agreement with Ejido Palos Chinos y su Anexo El Guamúchil grants the Company surface access to approximately 1,796 hectares of the Ejido's common-use lands at the Adelita Project through September 2031. Approved by the Ejido assembly: the Agreement was approved by vote at a duly convened Ejido assembly held on September 22, 2026, in accordance with Mexican Agrarian Law. Full exploration scope: the Agreement allows the Company to carry out its exploration program on the covered lands, including geological mapping, sampling, geophysical surveys and drilling. Continuity of access: the Agreement succeeds the Company's previous agreement with the Ejido, providing uninterrupted access as the Phase II exploration program advances.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / September 30, 2026 / Cypher Metaverse Inc. (CSE:CODE.X) ("Cypher" or the "Company"). This news release is being disseminated as required by National Instrument 62-103 - The Early Warning System and Related Take-Over Bid and Insider Reporting Issues, in connection with the acquisition of ownership, control or direction over securities of Cypher Metaverse Inc. ("Cypher or the "Corporation") by two investors, Jock McDermid ("JMcDermid") and Elaine McDermid ("EMcDermid").

Cole forced two fumbles and scored a touchdown as Bulldogs beat Oklahoma 41-13

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TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / September 30, 2026 / Talmora Diamond Inc. ("Talmora" or the "Company") (CSE:TAI), announces that it has elected to rely upon Coordinated Blanket Order 51 - 933 Exemptions to Permit Semi-Annual Reporting for Certain Venture Issuers ("CBO 51-933") and adopt semi-annual financial reporting. This news release is being filed pursuant to CBO 51-933.

Lab features Vicon optical motion capture cameras to measure subtle movements with sub-millimeter accuracy

Africa's mobile operators generated $60.5 billion in 2025 revenue; GSMA projects $90.3 billion by 2030 as NuRAN targets more 4G traffic from rural sites.More traffic through a rural tower. More capacity for 4G. More revenue potential from infrastructure already in place.

Scheduled manufacturing hours increase 110%, from 40 to 84 per week, as Company advances toward planned 24-hour operations

New Amazon sales channel expands COR's sales reach beyond Worksport's web platform, to the world's largest retail market as Worksport targets growth in broader portable power, home backup and off-grid energy.

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NEW YORK CITY, NY AND TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / September 30, 2026 / Nextech3D.ai Corp. ("Nextech3D.ai" or the "Company") (OTCQB:NEXCF)(CSE:NTAR)(FSE:1SS), an AI-first technology company focused on event technology, immersive digital experiences, and enterprise engagement solutions, has engaged MZ Group ("MZ") to lead a global strategic investor relations and financial communications program. MZ will work closely with executive management to develop and implement a capital markets strategy designed to increase the Company's visibility and broaden awareness among institutional investors, family offices, analysts, retail investors and the financial media. The program will include strategic communications, investor targeting and outreach, roadshow and investment conference coordination and media support, with Adam S. Holdsworth, Managing Director at MZ North America, leading the engagement.

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TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / September 30, 2026 / Grid Metals Corp. (TSXV:GRDM)(OTCQB:MSMGF) ("Grid" or the "Company") is pleased to announce a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate ("MRE") at the Lucy South pegmatite at its Falcon West Property (the "Property") in southeastern Manitoba. The resource is a cesium-dominant deposit enriched in pollucite, the preferred feedstock for the cesium chemicals industry.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / September 30, 2026 / High Tide Resources Corp. ("High Tide" or the "Company") (CSE:HTRC) is pleased to report that it has completed the 2026 drilling campaign and staked an additional 925 hectares (37 claims) adjacent to its flagship and 100%-owned Labrador West Iron Ore Project (the "Project" or "Property").

Alpha Longevity Management Rebrands as Alpha Growth Management (Bermuda) Ltd; Establishes Representative Office in Japan

The NBA will choose owners for a new Las Vegas team "in the very near future," with a whopping $12-13 billion price tag for the franchise rights plus the cost of a new arena, ESPN reported Tuesday.

Hurricane Polo ripped roofs off houses, felled trees and flooded roads as it swept over Mexico's Pacific coast but caused little serious damage and no reported injuries, according to initial assessments by authorities Tuesday.

The torch relay ahead of the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028 will pass through all 50 US states for the first time, starting with Georgia, organizers said Tuesday.

Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan appeared to be pulling ahead in the race to lead the United Nations after the fourth round of informal polling on Tuesday, a diplomat said.

Lamine Yamal netted a brace as world champions Spain continued their winning start to the UEFA Nations League with a 4-1 success in Seville against Croatia on Tuesday, while Harry Kane scored as England won in the Czech Republic.

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the tech executives gathered at the White House to discuss regulating AI had signed a "morally binding" commitment to build adequate safeguards on the fast-moving technology.

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the tech executives gathered at the White House to discuss regulating AI had signed a "morally binding" commitment to build adequate safeguards on the fast-moving technology.

US and European stocks traded mainly lower Tuesday despite oil prices retreating from a recent surge, as bond yields pushed higher and investors waited for key inflation data.

Lamine Yamal scored two goals and set up another as Spain hammered Croatia 4-1 on Tuesday in the Nations League in their first home game since lifting the World Cup.

Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane were on target again as England saw off 10-man Czech Republic 2-0 to get their Nations League campaign up and running on Tuesday.