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China on Wednesday said its economy grew a forecast-beating 5.4 percent in the first quarter as exporters rushed to get goods out of factory gates ahead of swingeing new US tariffs.

US President Donald Trump ordered a probe Tuesday that may result in tariffs on critical minerals, rare-earth metals and associated products such as smartphones, in an escalation of his dispute with global trade partners.

Andre Onana faces a potentially make-or-break match for his Manchester United career against Lyon in the Europa League on Thursday as the English giants battle to keep their season alive.

Sheltering in the shade of a bus repurposed into a mobile museum, Mean Loeuy tells a group of children about the hell he went through in a Khmer Rouge labour camp.

After more than three years of thorny negotiations, World Health Organization member states finalised early Wednesday a major agreement on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response.

Two years into a war that has left tens of thousands dead, Sudan's RSF paramilitary force on Tuesday announced its own government to rival the army-backed administration it is battling.

Years of negotiations culminated in the wee small hours of Wednesday with countries agreeing the text of a landmark accord on how to tackle future pandemics, aimed at avoiding a repeat of the mistakes made during the Covid-19 crisis.

Every day, as he has done for 20 years, Carlos makes the rounds collecting bets in central Havana for "la bolita" -- a clandestine national lottery that provides a sliver of hope for Cubans struggling to make ends meet.

Hankering for a chiseled jawline, a male TikTok influencer strikes his cheekbones with a hammer -- highlighting the rise of "looksmaxxing," an online trend pushing unproven and sometimes dangerous techniques to boost sexual appeal.

Social media titan Mark Zuckerberg testified for a second day Tuesday in a landmark US antitrust trial, defending his conglomerate Meta against accusations it took over Instagram and WhatsApp to devour budding competitors.

The Very First Asia Pacific Opportunity Zone has made another milestone achievement

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA / ACCESS Newswire / April 16, 2025 / Crexendo, Inc. (NASDAQ:CXDO) announced it will hold its first quarter 2025 financial results conference call on May 6, 2025, at 4:30 PM ET. Jeff Korn, Chief Executive Officer, Doug Gaylor, President and Chief Operating Officer and Ron Vincent, Chief Financial Officer, will deliver prepared remarks and conduct a question-and-answer session.

FORT MYERS, FL / ACCESS Newswire / April 16, 2025 / FineMark Holdings, Inc. (OTCQX:FNBT), the parent company of FineMark National Bank & Trust has released its first quarter 2025 financial results. Results can be found on the Bank's website at https://www.finemarkbank.com/2025q1earningsrelease/.

HOUSTON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / April 16, 2025 / Via Renewables, Inc. ("Via Renewables" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:VIASP), an independent retail energy services company, announced today that, in accordance with the terms of the 8.75% Series A Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock ("Series A Preferred Stock") of the Company, the Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $0.69348 per share on the Series A Preferred Stock. The dividend will be paid on July 15, 2025 to holders of record of Via Renewables' Series A Preferred Stock on July 1, 2025. The floating rate period for the Series A Preferred Stock began on April 15, 2022.

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ANAHEIM, CA / ACCESS Newswire / April 16, 2025 / Phoenix Motor Inc. dba PhoenixEV (NASDAQ:PEV), a leading manufacturer of heavy-duty transit buses and electrification solutions provider for medium-duty vehicles, is excited to announce its participation in the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo, taking place from April 28 to May 1 at the Anaheim Convention Center. This prestigious event brings together industry leaders, innovators, and key stakeholders dedicated to advancing transportation solutions that prioritize sustainability and environmental responsibility.

TAMPA, FL / ACCESS Newswire / April 16, 2025 / The Mosaic Company (NYSE:MOS) plans to release first quarter 2025 earnings results on Tuesday, May 6th, after close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The company will issue a news wire alert when earnings materials are publicly available on the company's website.

NEWARK, CA / ACCESS Newswire / April 16, 2025 / Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. ("Protagonist" or the "Company"), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering the discovery and development of peptide-based therapeutics, today announced that on April 15, 2025 (the "Grant Date"), it issued an equity inducement award to a new employee upon his commencement of employment with the Company in accordance with the terms of his employment offer letter. The award was granted under the Company's Amended and Restated 2018 Inducement Plan, which was adopted on May 29, 2018, and amended on February 18, 2020 and February 15, 2022.

SHELTON, CT / ACCESS Newswire / April 16, 2025 / Aspira Women's Health Inc. ("Aspira" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:AWH), a bio-analytical based women's health company focused on the development of gynecologic disease diagnostic tools, today announced that on April 15, 2025, the Company received written notice (the "Notice") from the Office of General Counsel of The Nasdaq Stock Market ("Nasdaq") indicating that the Nasdaq Hearings Panel has determined to delist the Company's shares from Nasdaq due to the Company's failure to meet Nasdaq's continued listing standards. As previously disclosed, the Company has not been compliant with the requirements under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(1) to maintain a minimum of $2.5 million in stockholders' equity for continued listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market. Trading in the Company's shares of common stock (the "Common Stock") will be suspended on Nasdaq effective with the open of trading on Thursday, April 17, 2025.

FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA / ACCESS Newswire / April 16, 2025 / WidePoint Corporation (NYSE American:WYY), the innovative enterprise cyber security and mobile technology provider, reported results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024.

Q4 represents fourth consecutive quarter of poor performance blamed on "delays," which are now expected to continue into FY2026ALOT shares are down >50% since the disastrous MTEX acquisition last May, which led to a covenant breach and event of default on the company's debt facility in Q4Samir Patel of Askeladden Capital, AstroNova's largest shareholder, has nominated five director candidates with specific and relevant expertise who will instill a culture of accountability to shareholder value

SOFLO Acquisition Fuels 1,000% Sales Surge and Expansion Momentum.

BROOKSVILLE, FL / ACCESS Newswire / April 16, 2025 / International Consolidated Companies, Inc.'s (OTC PINK:INCC) wholly owned subsidiary AgTech Carbon, a leader in sustainable agricultural innovation, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Marcum's Nursery, a premier name in horticulture and landscape services, to collaborate on the processing and product development of organic soil mixes and amendments.

"The technologies presented by Emergent and Saluqi really stood out to us, and we're proud to be working with them," said Brad Lunn, managing director for GA-ASI. "I expect several other companies from the Blue Magic Netherlands event to emerge and we hope to make additional announcements in the near future."

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / April 16, 2025 / New to The Street, a premier business television and media platform, is proud to announce the renewal of its media partnership with Acurx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACXP) for a new 6-month strategic campaign. The series will include long-form interviews airing as sponsored programming on Fox Business and Bloomberg Television, earned media placements, over 50 national commercials per month, and expanded visibility across New to The Street's 2.4M+ subscriber YouTube channel and digital networks.

ISTANBUL, TR / ACCESS Newswire / April 16, 2025 / In recent years, Turkey has emerged as a global leader in hair transplantation, attracting tens of thousands of people annually who are seeking effective and affordable solutions to hair loss. The country's success in this field stems from a combination of expert medical professionals, cutting-edge techniques, and competitive pricing. Among the many skilled specialists operating in Turkey, Dr. Terziler has established himself as a standout figure, offering top-tier services to patients from all over the world.

BUENOS AIRES, AR / ACCESS Newswire / April 16, 2025 / Pampa Energía S.A. (NYSE: PAM)(Buenos Aires Stock Exchange:PAMP) ('Pampa' or the 'Company'), one of the leading energy companies in Argentina, with participation in the oil and gas and electricity value chain, announces that on April 16, 2025 it has filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 (the '2024 Annual Report') before the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the 'SEC'). The 2024 Annual Report can be accessed by visiting either the SEC's website at www.sec.gov or the Company's Investor Relations website at ri.pampa.com/en. In addition, shareholders may receive a hard copy of the Company's 2024 Annual Report free of charge by requesting a copy within a reasonable period of time from Pampa's Investor Relations office, at [email protected].

Partnership Expands Alkaline88's Footprint Across Key U.S. Regions, Fueling Market Penetration

Failing to Respond Can Lead to Penalties, Garnishments, and Lost Opportunities for Relief, Says National Tax Resolution Firm

PLANO, TX / ACCESS Newswire / April 16, 2025 / Think Power Solutions, a leading AI-enabled utility infrastructure solutions provider with an industry-leading safety record, is proud to announce the renewal of its contract with American Electric Power (AEP), one of the nation's largest electric utility companies. This agreement reinforces Think Power Solutions' commitment to delivering innovative infrastructure solutions and expert consultancy services to support AEP's transmission and construction initiatives.

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