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Kamla Persad-Bissessar, the head of Trinidad and Tobago's centrist United National Congress party, vowed Thursday to create wealth that would benefit "seven generations" to come, as she was sworn in as prime minister.

A Gulf War veteran convicted of killing his girlfriend and her three young children was executed by lethal injection in the southern US state of Florida on Thursday.

British comedian and actor Russell Brand is due to appear in court in London on Friday charged with rape and other sexual offences.

Tokyo's envoy for US tariff talks in Washington said Thursday that the second round of negotiations between the two countries had been "frank and constructive."

US freestyle great Katie Ledecky posted the second-fastest 400m free time of her storied career on Thursday, clocking 3min 56.81sec to run down Summer McIntosh for a second stunning victory in as many days at the TYR Pro Swim Series meeting in Florida.

Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler fired a 10-under-par 61 on Thursday, his lowest round of the year, to seize a two-stroke lead at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson tournament.

US President Donald Trump was surrounded by faith leaders calling for him to be given "divine dreams" in an extraordinary event at the White House on Thursday.

Apple on Thursday reported first-quarter profit above expectations but warned that US tariffs could cost the company and was disrupting its supply chain.

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka said Thursday the franchise is preparing for a busy summer as the club looks to rebuild its roster after a bitterly disappointing first round exit in the NBA playoffs.

ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / May 2, 2025 / RedChip Companies will air interviews with Atossa Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq:ATOS) and Ainos, Inc. (Nasdaq:AIMD) on the RedChip Small Stocks, Big Money™ show, a sponsored program on Bloomberg TV this Saturday, May 3, at 7 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). Bloomberg TV is available in an estimated 73 million homes across the U.S.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / May 2, 2025 / Snipp Interactive Inc. ("Snipp" or the "Company") (TSXV:SPN)(OTC PINK:SNIPF), a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) company in the global loyalty and promotions sector, today announced that it was not in a position to file its audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, and the related management's discussion and analysis (collectively, the "Annual Filings") by the prescribed filing deadline of April 30, 2025.

MONTREAL, QC / ACCESS Newswire / May 2, 2025 / Vision Marine Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:VMAR) ("VMAR" or the "Company") a pioneer in electric marine propulsion, today announced that its Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "Shareholders Meeting"), which was originally scheduled to be held on May 15, 2025, has been postponed. The Shareholder's Meeting is now scheduled to be held virtually, on May 23, 2025, starting at 10:00 a.m. EST. Shareholders who are interested in participating in the Shareholders Meeting should use the following link:

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 2, 2025 / In today's healthcare environment, providers aren't just competing on quality of care-they're competing on patient experience and operational efficiency. As digital expectations rise and healthcare consumers become more discerning, one fact stands out: practices that fail to engage and nurture new patient leads quickly risk losing them to more responsive competitors.

News Release Highlights:Battery X Rebalancing Technologies announces the delivery of Prototype 2.0, its second-generation, patent-pending lithium-ion battery rebalancing machine, representing a major advancement in its hardware and software platform.Prototype 2.0 features advanced diagnostics, next-generation rebalancing technology, a compact and efficient design, and expanded technical capabilities, positioning the Company for future commercialization.Prototype 2.0 marks the second major milestone for Battery X Rebalancing Technologies in 2025, following the submission of provisional patent applications to the USPTO for its next-generation rebalancing innovations.Battery X Rebalancing Technologies plans to host an exclusive live investor reveal event in May 2025, and report preliminary results from initial EV battery rebalancing trials.

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 2, 2025 / In an era where healthcare is as much about timely access and personalized experience as it is about clinical excellence, one technology is transforming how providers attract, engage, and convert patients: AI chatbots.

ORLANDO, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / May 2, 2025 / Unusual Machines, Inc. ("Unusual Machines" or the "Company"), a United States based manufacturer and distributor of drone parts today announced that it has commenced a public offering of Common Stock. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from this proposed offering (the "Offering") to expand its U.S. drone parts manufacturing business and for working capital and general corporate purposes. The Offering is subject to market conditions, and there can be no assurance as to whether or when the Offering may be completed, or as to the actual size or terms of the Offering.

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 2, 2025 / The healthcare industry stands at the crossroads of technological transformation. In 2025, private healthcare technology companies are reshaping the landscape-delivering solutions that streamline operations, enhance patient engagement, and improve clinical outcomes. Each year, DAS evaluates hundreds of companies, assessing innovation, real-world impact, scalability, and security.

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 2, 2025 / The future of healthcare is here-and it speaks fluently in the language of Artificial Intelligence (AI). For medical professionals who want to stay at the forefront of patient care while ensuring the growth and efficiency of their practice, AI integration is not just an option-it is a necessity. From patient management to marketing automation, AI is transforming how medical practices operate. Yet, among all the technological innovations, one tool stands head and shoulders above the rest when it comes to generating real, tangible revenue: an AI Chat system designed to convert high-value patients directly from your website.

Compassion Center announces a dynamic giveaway contest, offering two exclusive tickets to Psychedelic Science 2025. Participants can win by maximizing social media shares or submitting compelling personal statements. Contestants must engage with Compassion Center's social channels, with winners announced on May 25, ahead of the prestigious June conference.

WASHINGTON, DC / ACCESS Newswire / May 2, 2025 / The six shop stewards representing union fishermen members of United Food & Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 400 are calling on the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission to protect working Virginia watermen and rely on science, not pressure from environmental and sportfishing advocacy groups, in their decisions next week. The call comes in a letter signed by the shop stewards to the Commission's Menhaden Management Board, as the Commission will debate proposals that could threaten fishing jobs and communities.

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EASTON, PA / ACCESS Newswire / May 2, 2025 / Paragon Technologies, Inc.'s (OTC Pink:PGNT) Audit Committee is providing further details concerning its conclusion that former Chairman and CEO Hesham Gad repeatedly ignored requests to properly classify his employment status in order to conceal his lack of U.S. immigration status and valid work authorization, and by doing so exposed the company to significant fines and legal risk.

SigmaXL Inc., a leading provider of user-friendly Excel Add-ins for Statistical and Graphical analysis, announces the release of SigmaXL Version 11.

This partnership will enable both companies to strategically target the commercial water heating market in the region with innovatively sustainable tankless products.

CHINO HILLS, CA / ACCESS Newswire / May 2, 2025 / SOHM, Inc. (OTC PINK:SHMN), a leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology company specializing in generic drugs and gene-editing tools, proudly announces Dr. Leonardo Mirandola joined the Company as Advisory Board Member. Dr. Mirandola, a biopharma scientist with over a decade of experience in oncology and cell therapy, will spearhead the company's initiatives to advance its CAR-T cell projects toward clinical trials.

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Extensive portfolio of projects spanning the New England region, Russell and Dawson continues to push the boundaries of sustainable construction, cutting-edge design, and client-centric solutions.

ANAHEIM, CA / ACCESS Newswire / May 2, 2025 / Phoenix Motor Inc. (NASDAQ:PEV) (the "Company") today announced that it received a notice (the "Notice") from the Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Department (the "Staff") of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq") indicating that the Company is no longer in compliance with Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) due to its failure to file its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 (the "Form 10-K"). This matter serves as an additional basis for delisting the Company's securities from Nasdaq.

Alkaline Water Co. Announces That Beverage Stock Review Will Resume Coverage

LAGOS, NIGERIA / ACCESS Newswire / May 2, 2025 / The newly commissioned LGS2 12MW IT Load Data Centre built by Rack Centre-West Africa's leading Tier III carrier and cloud neutral data centre (https://Rack-Centre.com), has been described as the best-in-class and a game changer that would revolutionise Nigeria's digital landscape.

AORBIS has evolved into a nationwide construction solutions partner, offering advanced AI-driven estimation and quantity take-off services, Division 8 & 10 specification writing, and a tech-integrated approach to supply and installation.

CHICAGO, IL / ACCESS Newswire / May 2, 2025 / I-ON Digital Corp. (OTCQB:IONI), a pioneering developer of gold digitization and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization technologies, today announced that Stephen C. Aust has stepped down from the company's Board of Directors, effective immediately.