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Gold prices hit a fresh record Monday while the dollar weakened further and stocks were mixed amid worries about Donald Trump's tariff blitz and bubbling row with the Federal Reserve.

When the Dalai Lama turns 90 in July, the Buddhist monk, who for many exiled Tibetans personifies dreams of a free homeland, will ask if they want a successor.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared information on forthcoming US air strikes on Yemen in a private Signal chat group that included his wife, brother and personal lawyer, the New York Times and CNN reported on Sunday.

Swedish LPGA rookie Ingrid Lindblad kept her cool to hold on to the lead and win the LA Championship at El Caballero Country Club on Sunday for her maiden victory on the tour.

South Korea's former president Yoon Suk Yeol appeared in court Monday for the second hearing of his criminal trial to defend himself against insurrection charges over his short-lived declaration of martial law.

The Oklahoma City Thunder destroyed the Memphis Grizzlies 131-80 in the most lopsided game-one win in NBA playoff history on Sunday as reigning champions Boston and top seeds Cleveland opened the post-season with victories.

China on Monday hit out at other countries making trade deals with the United States at Beijing's expense, promising countermeasures against those who "appease" Washington in the blistering tariff war.

Donald Trump's first 100 days back in the US presidency have showcased his unique ability to shock -- and sometimes entertain -- with outrageous remarks that pull no punches.

San Diego Padres slugger Luis Arraez was in stable condition after being stretchered off the field and taken to hospital on Sunday after a frightening first-base collision in a game in Houston, the Major League Baseball team said.

Josh Staph fears the fun-packed shelves of his toy warehouse might start looking joyless in the months ahead, with made-in-China flying discs and model gliders grounded -– like much of his product line –- by Donald Trump's tariffs.

Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele offered Venezuela Sunday a trade of 252 Venezuelans deported to his country by the United States for an equal number of political prisoners held by President Nicolas Maduro's regime.

South Africa's Garrick Higgo held on to win the PGA Tour's Punta Cana Championship on Sunday by a stroke, taking advantage of a dramatic, late meltdown from American Joel Dahmen.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / April 21, 2025 / Mako Mining Corp. (TSXV:MKO)(OTCQX:MAKOF) ("Mako" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Parsons as President of Mako, having served as Officer of the Company's subsidiary, Goldsource Mines Inc. since the completion of the Company's acquisition of Goldsource in July 2024.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / April 21, 2025 / Revolve Renewable Power Corp. (TSXV:REVV)(OTCQB:REVVF) ("Revolve" or the "Company"), a North American owner, operator and developer of renewable energy projects, is pleased to announce that it will be presenting at the Planet MicroCap Showcase: VEGAS 2025 in partnership with MicroCapClub. The Company will be presenting on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 1:30PM PST. CEO Myke Clark will lead the presentation and will be available for a Q&A session immediately after.

HATTIESBURG, MISSISSIPPI / ACCESS Newswire / April 21, 2025 / Arden Home Health & Hospice is proud to announce another major milestone in its continued expansion of services. On March 10, Arden officially announced the expansion of its home health services to Hinds, Rankin, Simpson, Lawrence, and Jefferson Davis counties, extending its commitment to compassionate, high-quality care to more patients and families across Central Mississippi. Also, this expansion means that Arden now provides both home health and hospice services throughout the entire Jackson Metro area, ensuring that more individuals have access to personalized, in-home medical care tailored to their needs.

LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO / ACCESS Newswire / April 21, 2025 / Electronic Caregiver (ECG) today announced that it has surpassed $1.4 million annually in cloud and managed services spending across Amazon Web Services (AWS) , Google Cloud Platform (GCP) , Microsoft (primarily Microsoft 365, with additional Azure services via partners), and other essential SaaS and cloud-based platforms including Sage Intacct, Five9, RingCentral, Unity Technologies, Datadog, Adobe Creative Cloud, and specialized telecommunications, accounting, security, and infrastructure service providers. This milestone firmly positions Electronic Caregiver among the top echelon of technology platforms globally in operational scale, technical maturity, and infrastructure sophistication for healthcare innovation. This milestone firmly positions Electronic Caregiver among the top echelon of technology platforms globally in operational scale, technical maturity, and infrastructure sophistication for healthcare innovation.

JACKSONVILLE, FL / ACCESS Newswire / April 21, 2025 / ParkerVision, Inc. (OTCQB:PRKR), announced today that Sanford Litvack has resigned from the ParkerVision Board of Directors, and from the board committees on which he served. Mr. Litvack's resignation was not due to any disagreement with the Company or any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies or practices.

Company to conduct 1x1 meetings on April 24, 2025

TULSA, OK / ACCESS Newswire / April 21, 2025 / BOK Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:BOKF) today reported operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. The first quarter 2025 earnings release can be viewed here: https://investor.bokf.com/Q1-2025-Earnings-Full-Release-PDF

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / April 21, 2025 / Stillwater Critical Minerals Corp. (TSXV:PGE)(OTCQB:PGEZF)(FSE:J0G) (the "Company" or "Stillwater") is pleased to announce that, subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange ("TSXV"), it has granted 2,940,000 stock options (each, an "Option") and restricted share units (each, an "RSU") to certain directors and officers of the Company in accordance with the Company's Long-Term Performance Incentive Plan ("LTIP").

Edison Chief Scientist Dr. James Murphy To Participate In Panel Session"Display Technologies Shaping the TV Market" Scheduled For May 14 At 8:00AM

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON / ACCESS Newswire / April 21, 2025 / Aptevo Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq:APVO) ("Aptevo" or the "Company"), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing novel immune-oncology therapeutics based on its proprietary ADAPTIR™ and ADAPTIR-FLEX™ platform technologies, announced today that it has entered into definitive securities purchase agreements for the purchase and sale of 2,324,000 shares of the Company's common stock in a registered direct offering (the "offering") at a purchase price of $0.862 per share. The offering is expected to close on or about April 22, 2025 subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / April 21, 2025 / NV Gold Corporation (TSXV:NVX)(OTCQB:NVGLF)(FSE:8NV) ("NV Gold" or the "Company"), announces that the Company has agreed to issue an aggregate of 5,161,578 common shares of the Company (the "Settlement Shares") at a price of C$0.1125 per share in settlement (the "Debt Settlement") of payment owed pursuant to loan agreements dated June 26, 2023, July 10, 2023, September 18, 2023, January 22, 2024, March 14, 2024 and January 27, 2025 with John Watson, President, Chairman, CEO and a director of the Company, totaling US$419,050 (C$580,677.58). Payment of the interest accrued on the total amount of the debt remains outstanding.

Net income of $4.6 million ($1.08 per share), a $1.6 million or 54% increase from Q1 2024.Q1 2025 pre-tax and pre-provision income of $6.4 million. 3rd best quarter!

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 21, 2025 / Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in the US.1 Even if one survives a heart attack, heart attack survivors have a higher risk of future health issues.2Fortunately, your lifestyle choices can be your strongest defense against heart attacks. A healthy lifestyle keeps your heart in good shape and working properly.This article explains five lifestyle changes to reduce your risk of a heart attack and answers whether critical illness insurance is worth it.

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 21, 2025 / An above-ground pool can be an exciting addition to an outdoor space, providing a place to cool off and relax during the hot months of the year. But while it can be a budget-friendly alternative to an in-ground pool, above-ground pools may not be a good fit for everyone. This article will explore some of the pros and cons of above-ground pools.

LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESS Newswire / April 21, 2025 / Greenlite Ventures, Inc. (OTC PINK:GRNL), an emerging force in the intersection of software and gaming development technology, is proud to announce that Jon Najarian has officially joined the company as a strategic consultant. Najarian, a former NFL linebacker turned renowned market analyst, trader, and media personality, will bring his financial expertise, brand visibility, and powerful network to support Greenlite's expanding portfolio of No Limit platforms.

CENTENNIAL, CO / ACCESS Newswire / April 21, 2025 / NioCorp Developments Ltd. ("NioCorp" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:NB) today announced the closing of its previously announced underwritten public offering in the United States (the "Offering"). The Offering consisted of 7,692,308 common shares, without par value, of the Company ("Common Shares") (or pre-funded warrants in lieu thereof). Each Common Share was sold at a public offering price of $2.60. The gross proceeds from the Offering, before deducting underwriting discounts and offering expenses, were approximately $20.0 million.

A published paper shows NANOG Expression was almost 100% effective at eradicating tumor cells

UNIONDALE, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 21, 2025 / Flushing Financial Corporation (the "Company") (Nasdaq:FFIC), the parent holding company for Flushing Bank (the "Bank"), announced today they have hired a deposit-focused team of three bankers, Keith Engley, Louis Bidalis, and Vicky Moore, all most recently employed by Flagstar Bank.

SINGAPORE / ACCESS Newswire / April 21, 2025 / VOOX, an innovative cryptocurrency trading platform, is thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of its highly anticipated Copy Trading feature, set to transform the cryptocurrency trading landscape. Designed to empower novice users and experienced traders alike, this unique feature simplifies participation in the crypto market and opens new avenues for earning commissions.

TULSA, OKLAHOMA / ACCESS Newswire / April 21, 2025 / RJD Green (OTC PINK:RJDG), RJD Green Inc. is a publicly traded company that operates as a holding company focusing on acquiring, managing assets, and actively exploring potential acquisitions and opportunities in diversified industries. Today RJD Green announced highlights from the Quarterly Report for the six months ended, February 28, 2025.