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Dr. Jacquie Smiles Joins Groupon CEO Rich Williams for Nasdaq Opening Bell Holiday Celebration

Dec 04, 2017 13:31 pm UTC| Business

NEW YORK, Dec. 04, 2017 -- Dr. Jacqueline Fulop Goodling, a.k.a., Dr. Jacquie Smiles, the National Invisalign Teen Spokesperson, and one of the largest investors in Italian Food Beverage Corporation (OTCPINK:IFBC) has...

NewBridge Global Ventures, Inc. Closes Equity Purchase Agreement with Kodiak Capital Group, LLC

Dec 04, 2017 13:31 pm UTC| Business

Orem, Utah, Dec. 04, 2017 -- NewBridge Global Ventures, Inc. (“NewBridge” or the “Company”), (OTCQB: NBFT), a company focused on the emerging and dynamic cannabis industry, announced today that it has entered into an...

Gulf Resources Announces Conference Call to Provide Update on Its Chemical Business

Dec 04, 2017 13:31 pm UTC| Business

SHOUGUANG, China, Dec. 04, 2017 -- Gulf Resources, Inc. (Nasdaq:GURE) ("Gulf Resources" or the "Company"), a leading manufacturer of bromine, crude salt and specialty chemical products in China, today announced that the...

Marrone Bio Innovations Adds Three Commercial Managers for Southeast, West Coast, and Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Regions

Dec 04, 2017 13:31 pm UTC| Business

DAVIS, Calif., Dec. 04, 2017 -- Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc. (NASDAQ:MBII) (MBI), a leading provider of bio-based pest management and plant health products for the agriculture, turf and ornamental and water treatment...

QMC Announces Over 100 Samples Sent to SGS for Lithium Analysis

Dec 04, 2017 13:31 pm UTC| Business

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 04, 2017 -- QMC Quantum Minerals Corp., (TSX.v:QMC) (FSE:3LQ) (OTC PINK:QMCQF) (“QMC” or "the Company"). With the ongoing work program at the company’s Irgon Lithium Mine property...

Zenergy Brands, Inc. Announces FINRA Approval for Name and Ticker Symbol Change from CHRO to ZNGY

Dec 04, 2017 13:31 pm UTC| Business

DALLAS, Dec. 04, 2017 -- Zenergy Brands, Inc. (OTCQB:ZNGY), formerly known as The Chron Organization, Inc. is excited to announce that effective today, FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.) has approved...

InterDigital and LG Electronics, Inc. Sign Multi-Year Patent License Agreement

Dec 04, 2017 13:31 pm UTC| Business

WILMINGTON, Del., Dec. 04, 2017 -- InterDigital, Inc. (NASDAQ:IDCC), a wireless research and development company, today announced that the company’s patent licensing subsidiaries have signed a multi-year, worldwide,...

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Economy

U.S. Tightens Chip Export Controls, Adds Chinese AI Firms to Blacklist

The Biden administration has added over 25 entities, including Chinese AI firm Zhipu AI and chipmaker Sophgo, to the U.S. restricted trade list. These companies, along with two Singapore-based firms, now face strict export...

Taiwan Gains Confidence as U.S. Excludes It from AI Export Curbs

The U.S. governments decision to exclude Taiwan from its new restrictions on artificial intelligence (AI) chip and technology exports reflects confidence in the islands regulatory controls and legal compliance, Taiwans...

UK Inflation Stabilizes: November CPI at 2.6%, Signaling Economic Recovery

In November 2024, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the UK was reported at 2.6% compared to the same month last year, which matched what experts had predicted. This is an increase from October 2024, when the CPI was at...

China's Tightened Export Controls Disrupt U.S. Tech Firms' Production Plans

China is intensifying scrutiny of exports by U.S. tech giants like Apple, Microsoft, and Dell, delaying their production shifts to Southeast Asia and India, according to Nikkei Asia. Since December, dual-use technology...

Trump's Economic Policies to Face New Challenges in 2025

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is set to inherit a strong economy, but his aggressive policiestariffs, immigration restrictions, and tax cutsmight disrupt growth. With output above trend, near full employment, and...

Politics

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew to Attend Trump’s Inauguration

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is set to attend U.S. President-elect Donald Trumps inauguration, according to a report from The New York Times. The report, citing sources familiar with the matter, reveals that Chew has been...

Biden Warns of Tech Oligarchy Threatening Democracy

In his farewell address, President Joe Biden cautioned against the rise of an American oligarchy led by tech billionaires wielding dangerous concentrations of power. Echoing President Eisenhowers 1961 warning about a...

Biden Administration Considers Options to Delay TikTok Ban

President Joe Bidens administration is exploring ways to keep TikTok accessible in the U.S. as a potential ban looms on Sunday, NBC reported. Officials are evaluating measures to delay the apps shutdown, possibly deferring...

Biden and Trump Share Credit for Gaza Ceasefire Deal

U.S. President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump both claimed credit for a Gaza ceasefire-for-hostages deal finalized after months of negotiations. The agreement, supported by a Trump envoy, marks a significant...

Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence to Address Global Impact of U.S. Elections at UBS Summit

Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence will speak at the UBS Wealth Insights 2025 summit in the Asian financial hub on Thursday. Days before President-elect Donald Trumps inauguration, Pence will offer insights on the U.S....

Science

Double Moonshot: Japan’s ispace and Firefly Launch Lunar Missions

In a significant stride for lunar exploration, Japanese company ispace and U.S.-based Firefly Aerospace launched moon landers aboard a SpaceX rocket from Florida. This rare double mission highlights the growing competition...

Bill Gates’ Shocking New Malaria Solution Unveiled as Genetically Modified Mosquitoes Turn Into Flying Vaccinators

In a groundbreaking and controversial move, researchers funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation at Leiden University Medical Center have developed a revolutionary approach to combat malaria. The team has created...

Explosive CIA Whistleblower Claims Havana Syndrome Victims Face Cancer, Dementia, and Government Betrayal

A former CIA operative has come forward with alarming allegations, claiming that victims of the mysterious Havana Syndrome are now battling devastating health issues, including cancer, dementia, and Parkinsons disease. The...

FDA Approval of Opdivo Injection Sparks Hope for Cancer Patients with Revolutionary Treatment Update

In a significant advancement for cancer care, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an injectable version of Bristol Myers Squibbs blockbuster cancer drug Opdivo. Branded as Opdivo Qvantig, the new...

Public Health Experts Warn of ‘Quad-Demic’ as Flu, COVID, RSV, and Norovirus Threaten Winter Surge

Public health experts are raising alarms over a potential quad-demic this winter, with flu, COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and norovirus all expected to surge simultaneously. This unprecedented convergence of...

Technology

Apple Leads China's Smartphone Market Despite Shipment Decline

Apples (NASDAQ:AAPL) smartphone shipments in China dropped 25% in Q4 2024, while Huawei experienced a 24% increase, according to Canalys. Despite the decline, Apple retained its top spot, shipping 13.1 million units...

TikTok Shutdown: U.S. Users Brace for Loss as Ban Nears

Disappointment swept U.S. TikTok on Wednesday as ByteDance announced plans to shut down the app for 170 million U.S. users by Sunday, following months of uncertainty. Content creators and influencers, many reliant on...

Big Tech Leaders, Including Sundar Pichai and Tim Cook, to Attend Trump Inauguration

Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai and other Big Tech leaders are set to attend U.S. President-elect Donald Trumps inauguration on Monday, sources told Reuters. Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, is also confirmed to be present, as reported...

Apple Explores New Credit Card Partners as Goldman Sachs Reevaluates Deal

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is reportedly in talks with Barclays (NYSE:BCS) and Synchrony Financial (NYSE:SYF) to replace Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE:GS) as its credit card partner, according to Reuters. Discussions with...

TikTok Braces for Possible US Shutdown This Sunday Amid Security Concerns

TikTok, the popular short-video platform owned by ByteDance, could face a nationwide shutdown in the U.S. as early as this Sunday, according to The Information. The move follows increased scrutiny from lawmakers and...