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J-pop star Nakai to retire after sexual misconduct allegations
One of Japan's best-known pop stars and TV hosts announced his retirement Thursday after sexual misconduct allegations, in the latest scandal to rock the country's entertainment industry.
Leaky, crowded and hot: Louvre boss slams her own museum
The head of the Louvre in Paris has warned the government about leaks, overcrowding and sub-standard catering in a confidential note that has raised alarm about the state of the world's most-visited museum.
How things stand in China-US trade tensions with Trump 2.0
Donald Trump is back in the White House, promising to use the United States's vast economic weight to hit back at China for its alleged unfair trade practices and role in the deadly American fentanyl crisis.
Most Asian markets rise after Wall Street's AI-fuelled rally
Asian equities mostly rose Thursday, cheered by another tech-fuelled run-up on Wall Street after Donald Trump's huge AI investment announcement, as traders assessed the outlook for the next four years under the new president.
Hundreds wed as Thai same-sex marriage law comes into force
Scores of same-sex and transgender couples married in Thailand on Thursday as the kingdom's equal marriage law went into effect, with two high-profile gay actors among the first to do so.
New rider in town: Somalia's first woman equestrian turns heads
A strange sight appears on the streets of Mogadishu: a figure dressed all in black, including a cowboy hat, riding a horse through the beeping traffic of tuk-tuks and motorbikes.
Most Asian markets extend AI-fuelled rally
Asian equities mostly rose Thursday, cheered by another tech-fuelled run-up on Wall Street after Donald Trump's huge AI investment announcement, as traders assessed the outlook for the next four years under the new president.
Bangladesh student revolutionaries' dreams dented by joblessness
Bangladeshi students braved bullets to overthrow an autocratic government, but six months after the revolution, many say finding a job is proving a harder task than manning the barricades.
Larry Ellison, tech's original maverick, makes Trump era return
US tech titans Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos are taking a prominent place in the new Trump era, but another player from another era -- Oracle boss Larry Ellison -- is making a surprise return.
Political crisis hits South Korea growth: central bank
South Korea's economic growth slowed in the last quarter of 2024, data from the central bank showed Thursday, as the country struggled with the fallout from impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol's brief declaration of martial law.
abrdn Global Premier Properties Fund Announces "At-the-Market" Equity Offering Program
PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESS Newswire / January 23, 2025 / abrdn Global Premier Properties Fund (NYSE:AWP) (the "Fund"), a closed-end fund, has announced that it filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on January 23, 2025, a prospectus supplement to its registration statement under which it may offer and sell from time to time, in one or more at-the-market offerings, the Fund's common shares having an aggregate offering price of up to $27.5 million (the "ATM Program").
Investar Holding Corporation Announces 2024 Fourth Quarter Results
BATON ROUGE, LA / ACCESS Newswire / January 23, 2025 / Investar Holding Corporation ("Investar") (NASDAQ:ISTR), the holding company for Investar Bank, National Association (the "Bank"), today announced financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2024. Investar reported net income of $6.1 million, or $0.61 per diluted common share, for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to net income of $5.4 million, or $0.54 per diluted common share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, and net income of $3.5 million, or $0.36 per diluted common share, for the quarter ended December 31, 2023.
Bar Harbor Bankshares Reports Fourth Quarter 2024 Results; Declares Dividend
Bar Harbor Bankshares (NYSE American:BHB) (the "Company") reported fourth quarter 2024 GAAP and core (Non-GAAP) net income of $11.0 million or $0.72 per diluted share compared to GAAP and core (Non-GAAP) net income of $9.9 million or $0.65 per diluted share in the same quarter of 2023.
El Mister and Tradable Bits Partner to Drive Development of Latin American Sports Industry through Data Acquisition, Analysis, and Activation
Organizations to Publish In-depth Informational Reports Detailing What Motivates Sports Fans
Daycare vs. Early Childhood Education: Which is Best for Your Child?
NEWTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / January 23, 2025 / Most people understand a daycare as a service that provides supervised care to young children. This service usually operates during working hours while parents or guardians are at work. However, not all daycares are alike. Daycares or child care centers can vary significantly in scope, so a good first step for parents seeking the best daycare in Bellevue is to understand their options.
WeTouch Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: WETH) Announces Strategic Partnership with Leading Electronics Manufacturer to Expand into South Korean Market
Collaboration Projected to Contribute Additional $5 Million in Sales for 2025Strong Cash Balance of $106 Million ($8.91 per share) Highlights Financial Strength
Photonis Launches Two Market-Leading Solutions to Advance Single Photon Detection and Imaging Applications
Advancing Photon Detection and Imaging: Photonis Unveils Cricket™ Pro and PhotonPix™
Fall Postsecondary Enrollment Grows 4.5%, Rebounds Above Pre-Covid Levels
Undergraduate enrollment up nearly 5%, slightly below 2019 levels; Freshman enrollment up 5.5%
Upexi Shifts Focus into Bitcoin and Crypto with Strategic Investment in Digital Currency as Part of Long-Term Strategic Crypto Initiative
Subsidiaries have been organized to invest and capitalize on the opportunities of cryptocurrency including Bitcoin and other coins with high growth potential
Carter Bankshares, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results
MARTINSVILLE, VA / ACCESS Newswire / January 23, 2025 / Carter Bankshares, Inc. (the "Company") (NASDAQ:CARE), the holding company of Carter Bank (the "Bank") today announced quarterly net income of $8.3 million, or $0.36 diluted earnings per share ("EPS"), for the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to net income of $5.6 million, or $0.24 diluted EPS, for the third quarter of 2024 and a net loss of $1.9 million, or $(0.08) per share, for the fourth quarter of 2023. Pre-tax pre-provision income1 was $5.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, $6.8 million for the third quarter of 2024 and $1.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2023.
Greene Concepts Inc. to Revolutionize the Market With the Launch of BE WATER(TM) Crypto Token on the Ethereum Blockchain
MARION, NC / ACCESS Newswire / January 23, 2025 / Greene Concepts Inc. (OTC PINK:INKW), renowned for its commitment to providing high-quality, health-enhancing beverages, is excited to announce the imminent launch of the BE WATER™ crypto token. This innovative digital asset, set to become available on the Ethereum blockchain, represents a fusion of value and utility, embodying the essence of adaptability and resilience in the ever-evolving cryptocurrency market.
Helium One Global Ltd Announces Change of Registered Office
LONDON, UK / ACCESS Newswire / January 23, 2025 / Helium One Global (AIM:HE1), announces that its registered office address has changed to 171 Main Street, PO Box 92, Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands, VG110.
MainStreetChamber Holdings, Inc. Accelerates Acquisition Goals with Letters of Intent for 11 Companies
LAS VEGAS, NV / ACCESS Newswire / January 23, 2025 / MainStreetChamber Holdings, Inc. (OTC PINK:MSCH) has signed Letters of Intent (LOIs) between January 16 and January 20, 2025, to acquire 11 companies, a major step toward its ambitious goal of acquiring at least 52 companies in 2025. These acquisitions mark a significant milestone in the company's mission to empower small, home-based, and micro-businesses while redefining the entrepreneurial landscape.
Les Paul owned by guitar god Jeff Beck auctioned for over £1 mn
A 1954 Gibson Les Paul owned by Jeff Beck sold for £1.06 million ($1.3 million) at an auction of the late guitar legend's musical equipment in London on Wednesday.
Musk bashes Trump-backed AI mega project
Tech titan Elon Musk cast doubt Wednesday on a $500 billion AI project announced by US President Donald Trump, saying the money promised for the investment actually wasn't there.
Does China control the Panama Canal, as Trump claims?
US President Donald Trump's threat to seize the Panama Canal over alleged undue Chinese influence may really be aimed at limiting Beijing's growing diplomatic and economic presence in Latin America, experts say.
Yemen's Huthis say freed detained ship's crew after Gaza truce
Yemen's Huthi rebels on Wednesday freed the crew of the merchant ship Galaxy Leader after detaining them for more than a year, citing the ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas as motivation.
Mel B, Trump and Milei: What happened at Davos Wednesday
Even when Donald Trump wasn't in the room or even the main theme, the US president kept coming up again Wednesday at the gabfest of global elites in the Swiss resort of Davos.
Argentina's Milei says would leave Mercosur for US trade deal
Argentina's President Javier Milei said Thursday he would be willing to leave the South American Mercosur bloc if necessary to secure a coveted trade agreement with the United States.
Fashion world 'afraid' of Trump, says Van Beirendonck
Belgian designer Walter Van Beirendonck said Tuesday that the fashion world was "afraid" of US President Donald Trump and failing to speak out against him for commercial reasons.
P&G sees China improvement but consumers 'still struggling'
Procter & Gamble is seeing encouraging signs in China, but a full recovery is still a ways off, executives said Wednesday as the consumer products giant reported solid earnings.
Stock markets mostly higher as they track Trump plans, earnings
US and European stock markets mostly pushed higher Wednesday as investors tracked earnings and President Donald Trump's policy plans that are starting to impact the global economy.