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Starbucks faces new hot spill lawsuit weeks after $50mn ruling
Starbucks was facing another lawsuit over a spilled hot drink Wednesday, just weeks after a court ordered the coffee giant to pay $50 million to a man who was injured by a cup of tea.
Ally of Pope Francis elected France's top bishop
An influential French cardinal aligned Pope Francis's stances was on Wednesday elected France's top bishop, as the country's branch of the Catholic Church reels from child sex abuse revelations.
Scramble for food aid in Myanmar city near quake epicentre
Crowds jostled through traffic and braved scorching heat on Wednesday in a race to secure vital aid in a central Myanmar city ravaged five days ago by a deadly earthquake.
Myanmar junta declares quake ceasefire as survivors plead for aid
Myanmar's junta announced a temporary ceasefire on Wednesday as the death toll from a devastating earthquake rose and desperate survivors pleaded for more help amid frantic scenes of aid distribution.
Nintendo to launch Switch 2 console on June 5
Japanese video game giant Nintendo announced Wednesday that its new Switch console would be available on June 5, starting the countdown for one of the most hotly awaited gaming launches in years.
Spain prosecutors to appeal ruling overturning Alves' rape conviction
Spanish prosecutors said Wednesday they would a appeal a court ruling that overturned former Brazil international footballer Dani Alves' rape conviction, a verdict criticised by the government and women's groups.
Myanmar quake survivors plead for more help
Desperate Myanmar earthquake survivors pleaded for more aid Wednesday as the death toll rose and calls grew for the junta to halt attacks on rebels as the country battles the crisis.
Singapore detains teenage boy allegedly planning to kill Muslims
A Singaporean teenager allegedly planning to kill dozens of Muslims outside several mosques has been detained, the city-state's Internal Security Department said on Wednesday.
What is the 'Qatargate' scandal roiling Israel?
Israel has been gripped by allegations linking aides of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to financing from Qatar, which hosts Hamas leaders and helped broker the release of hostages from Gaza.
Like 'living in hell': Quake-hit Mandalay monastery clears away rubble
Bare-handed monks slowly pick away the rubble that was once the wall of a historic Buddhist monastery in Mandalay, its exposed side a searing reminder of the deadly earthquake that rocked the city five days ago.
Trump faces first electoral setback after Wisconsin Supreme Court vote
Donald Trump's second presidency was dealt a spinning blow by voters in Wisconsin Tuesday as they elected a liberal judge to the state's Supreme Court, despite his powerful advisor Elon Musk pouring millions into the race to sway the polls.
Myanmar quake victim rescued after 5 days as aid calls grow
Rescuers on Wednesday pulled a man alive from the rubble five days after Myanmar's devastating earthquake, as calls grew for the junta to allow more aid in and halt attacks on rebels.
Nintendo's megahit Switch console: what to know
Gaming giant Nintendo is set to unveil the successor to its phenomenally popular Switch console on Wednesday.
Nintendo to unveil upgrade to best-selling Switch console
Japanese video game giant Nintendo is set to unveil the new version of its hugely popular Switch console on Wednesday, with the update eagerly awaited by both gamers and investors.
Oil, sand and speed: Saudi gearheads take on towering dunes
Wearing a helmet and strapped securely into his four-wheel-drive, Abdelilah al-Rabea tore off across the Saudi desert, kicking up clouds of sand as a crowd of hundreds cheered him on.
Other governments 'weaponising' Trump language to attack NGOs: rights groups
Language used by President Donald Trump and his government to slash US-funded foreign aid is being adopted by other governments to attack NGOs and independent media, rights groups warn.
Premiere Orlando 2025: The Must-Attend Event for Beauty Pros - 800+ Classes and More!
ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / April 2, 2025 / Premiere Show Group, the nation's leading network of beauty industry events and world-class educational programming, is proud to announce the most anticipated beauty industry event of the year - Premiere Orlando 2025! Taking place from May 31 to June 2, this iconic event is set to break records and establish itself once again as the pinnacle of beauty, spa, and wellness innovation. As the largest beauty event of the year, Premiere Orlando is where the industry's best and brightest come to learn, grow, and connect. With an unparalleled offering of education, networking, and hands-on experiences, Premiere Orlando remains the must-attend event for professionals in the beauty industry.
Duly Health and Care Partners with Fullscript to Recommend and Ship Premium Supplements Directly to Patients
DOWNERS GROVE, IL / ACCESS Newswire / April 2, 2025 / Duly Health and Care, through one of its medical groups, today launched an innovative new partnership with Fullscript, a leading healthcare platform for whole person care, to recommend and distribute supplements and vitamins directly to patients.
Sunshine Biopharma Inc. Announces $2.46 Million Registered Direct Offering Priced at the Market Under Nasdaq Rules
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL / ACCESS Newswire / April 2, 2025 / Sunshine Biopharma Inc. (NASDAQ:SBFM) (the "Company"), a pharmaceutical company offering and researching life-saving medicines in a variety of therapeutic areas including oncology and antivirals, today announced that it has entered into definitive agreements in a registered direct offering with institutional investors for the purchase and sale of approximately $2.46 million of shares of Common Stock and pre-funded warrants at a price of $2.07 per share of Common Stock. The entire transaction has been priced at the market under Nasdaq rules.
SFWJ / Medcana Announces Successful Export of First CBD Crop
AUSTIN, TEXAS / ACCESS Newswire / April 2, 2025 / Software Effective Solutions Corp. (OTC PINK:SFWJ), doing business as Medcana, is proud to announce the successful export of its first pharmaceutical-grade CBD crop through its Colombian partner, Anutea S.A.S., marking a significant operational milestone in the company's international expansion strategy.
Exousia Pro Has Appointed Matthew Dwyer As Its New President
ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / April 2, 2025 / MARIJUANA INC. (OTC PINK:MAJI), dba Exousia Pro, Inc., a clinical-stage biotech company using exosomes in the treatment of cancer and other maladies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Dwyer to serve as President of the Company.
Minimum Price in MFE's Voluntary Public Takeover Offer to the Shareholders of ProSieben
AMSTERDAM, NL / ACCESS Newswire / April 2, 2025 / On 26 March 2025, MFE-MEDIAFOREUROPE N.V. ("MFE") announced its intention to issue a voluntary public takeover offer to increase its stake in the major entertainment player in the German-speaking region, ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE ("ProSieben"). In the announcement, MFE stated it expected to offer to tendering ProSieben shareholders an offer consideration equal to the 3 months VWAP of the ProSieben share (as calculated by the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority, Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht, BaFin), which corresponds to the statutory minimum price.
Basatne Acquires Cartlow to Advance Circular Device Management in the Middle East
GRAPEVINE, TX / ACCESS Newswire / April 2, 2025 / In a landmark acquisition set to reshape the region's circular economy landscape, Basatne, a global leader in sustainable trade solutions and reverse logistics, has acquired Cartlow, the UAE-born pioneer in re-commerce and sustainable device management. This strategic move strengthens Basatne's position in the Middle East, leveraging Cartlow's proprietary technology and established market leadership to drive a more efficient, technology-powered circular economy.
Lexaria's Human GLP-1 Study #5 Begins Dosing
Head-to-head human study comparing traditional injected liraglutide to first-ever oral DehydraTECH-liraglutideStudy will investigate Pharmacokinetics and Safety
Vastian Announces Partnership with The Leapfrog Group
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA / ACCESS Newswire / April 2, 2025 / Vastian, a leading provider of quality management software for hospitals and laboratories, today announced its partnership with The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization of employers and other purchasers focused on health care safety.
MDaudit Releases “AI Assist” to Empower Healthcare Revenue Integrity Teams with Rapid, Actionable Responses to Drive Financial Outcomes
By harnessing the power of AI and NLP, AI Assist takes just seconds to tame massive volumes of healthcare data and transform it into strategic insights for more intelligent decision-making.
Patient Voices Highlight the Realities of Living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome During IBS Awareness Month
Bausch Health's gastroenterology business, Salix Pharmaceuticals, recognizes the complexities of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and seeks to make a difference in how the condition is perceived, diagnosed and treated.
Sunshine Biopharma Announces Positive Results of mRNA Therapy for Cancer
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL / ACCESS Newswire / April 2, 2025 / Sunshine Biopharma Inc. (NASDAQ:SBFM) ("We", "Our", the "Company"), a pharmaceutical company offering and researching life-saving medicines in a variety of therapeutic areas including oncology and antivirals today announced that it has completed additional studies on orthotopic human tumor models in mice confirming its K1.1 mRNA Lipid Nanoparticle (K1.1-mRNA-LNP) product as a novel therapeutic agent for human hepatocellular carcinoma.
The Fresh Factory Completes US$3 Million Non-Brokered Private Placement
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Innovation Beverage Group Expands U.S. Distribution of its Award-Winning Bitters Through One of the Nation's Largest Beverage Alcohol Distributors
Republic National Distribution Company opens new distribution channels in six states including California, one of the largest markets in the U.S.
NHI Announces $63.5 Million Senior Housing Investment
MURFREESBORO, TN / ACCESS Newswire / April 2, 2025 / National Health Investors, Inc. (NYSE:NHI) announced today that it has invested $63.5 million, inclusive of transaction costs, for the acquisition of a portfolio of six memory care communities with 205 units in Nebraska operated by Agemark Senior Living. The communities are operated under the CountryHouse brand which Agemark established in 1997 exclusively for residents requiring personalized memory care. The communities are in a master lease with a 15-year maturity and two five-year renewal options at an initial yield of 8.0% plus annual fixed escalators.
Boeing chief to acknowledge 'serious missteps' at US Senate hearing
The head of US aerospace giant Boeing will on Wednesday tell senators that the company has made "serious missteps in recent years" and commit to restoring consumer and investor confidence, according to an advance copy of his remarks.