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NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / July 20, 2026 / Recycled plastic used to be treated like a gesture. A favor to the planet. A sustainability talking point. A way for companies to say they were trying.

Jared Grigg Will Lead Ecrypt's Strategy to Expand Into New Sectors and Build Key Strategic Partnerships

TAMPA, FL / ACCESS Newswire / July 20, 2026 / Wellgistics Health, Inc. ("Wellgistics") (NASDAQ:WGRX), a health information technology leader implementing EinsteinRx™ artificial intelligence prescription drug routing into blockchain-enabled smart contracts platform PharmacyChain™ to optimize the prescription medicines reimbursement and dispensing journey, today announced an updated record date for the distribution of the Dream Bowl 2026 Meme Coin (https://www.biconomy.com/exchange/DREAM1_USDT) to Wellgistics stockholders. On December 3, 2025, Wellgistics announced that it would distribute one (1) Dream Bowl 2026 Meme Coin for every one (1) share of Wellgistics Health common stock held as of a designated record date. Wellgistics has now set a new record date of July 31, 2026 for determining stockholders entitled to receive the Dream Bowl 2026 Meme Coin.

Subsidiaries Infinite Auctions and Real Game Used Deliver Revenue Momentum While MDCE Advances Melanoma Scan Beta and Wound Monitoring Initiatives

As LFP batteries are now the dominant chemistry for energy storage, data centers and mobility applications, secure access to battery-grade high-purity igneous phosphate is becoming increasingly critical as recognized by the G7 AllianceDiscover how strategic partnerships, government support and a vertically integrated business model are positioning First Phosphate to meet this rapidly growing demand

Patent expands intellectual property protection in one of the world's largest cartilage repair marketsGelrinC is a cell-free hydrogel delivered in a single ~10-minute procedure eliminating the need for cell harvesting, lab processing, and surgeries-potentially setting a new standard of care for knee cartilage repair

ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / July 20, 2026 / RedChip Companies aired interviews with Alliance Entertainment Holding Corp. (Nasdaq:AENT) and Virax Biolabs Group Ltd. (Nasdaq:VRAX) on the RedChip Small Stocks, Big Money™ show, a sponsored weekly television program that airs nationally on Bloomberg TV and CNBC. Bloomberg TV is available in an estimated 73 million homes across the United States, and CNBC is available in approximately 90 million U.S. households.

MCLEAN, VA / ACCESS Newswire / July 20, 2026 / Gladstone Investment Corporation (Nasdaq:GAIN) ("Gladstone Investment") is pleased to announce that it has continued its support of portfolio company Global GRAB Technologies, Inc. ("Global GRAB") through providing additional capital to support the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of RSSI Barriers, LLC ("RSSI").

The Court Concludes The Record Did Not Support The Denial Of The Application And Orders The Board To Approve The Application.

CEO Todd Barr to Present "The AI Decisions Gap: Why Model Explainability Is Only Half the Battle" on August 4

Penalties can add hundreds or thousands of dollars to a tax balance, and while the IRS will remove them in some cases, taxpayers often misunderstand which relief they actually qualify for.

WEST PALM BEACH, FL AND TOKYO, JP / ACCESS Newswire / July 20, 2026 / Anthony, Linder & Cacomanolis, PLLC ("ALC"), a premier U.S. corporate, capital markets, and securities law firm, today announced its role as the Platinum Sponsor for the upcoming Japan Go IPO Summit. The premier cross-border financial conference is scheduled for September 16, 2026, at the Grand Hyatt Tokyo. Elevating its involvement from last year's featured sponsorship at the 2025 Japan Go IPO Summit, ALC's commitment as the highest-level Platinum Sponsor underscores the firm's position as a vital bridge in the Japan-U.S. capital markets corridor, advising international companies navigating the complexities of entering U.S. public markets.

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / July 20, 2026 / A seismic disruption in the cost of manufacturing has permanently altered industry across the globe. Tariffs, geopolitical conflict, inflation, global supply chain disruption and shifting trade relationships have forced businesses to rethink long-held assumptions about sourcing, production and growth. The old rules no longer apply, the new math does not equate, and growth is harder to achieve when the future keeps changing. The new value is finding more value in old value, and building that to grow. SMX is disrupting markets and industry with new tools, innovation and strategies that help companies adapt. The technology pioneer is changing the fundamentals of manufacturing, helping businesses remain agile, competitive and positioned for growth. Its work has been chronicled by media throughout the world, including Forbes, Rolling Stone, TIME, Miami Herald, among other national and international media, which have identified SMX as a company helping redefine the economics of manufacturing.

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / July 20, 2026 / SMX (Security Matters) Plc (NASDAQ:SMX) today announced its financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2026, highlighting a significantly strengthened balance sheet, improved liquidity and continued execution of its global commercialization strategy.

HOUSTON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / July 20, 2026 / XCF Global, Inc. ("XCF") (NASDAQ:SAFX), an emerging U.S.-based producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel ("SAF"), today announced that Chris Cooper, Chief Executive Officer will participate in the upcoming Water Tower Research Fireside Chat Series, taking place on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET.

Companies Bring Joint Strike Missile Weapon System to Leading Uncrewed Platform

Concludes 6-Year U.S. and U.K. Governmental and Industry Collaboration

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US President Donald Trump grabbed a share of the spotlight at the World Cup final on Sunday, staying on stage with winners Spain as they lifted the trophy after beating Argentina.

Kylian Mbappe became the first player to win the World Cup Golden Boot twice after Lionel Messi failed to add to his tally in Sunday's final.

Argentina's Enzo Fernandez on Sunday joined the hall of shame of those players sent off in a World Cup final.

Lionel Messi could have ended all debate over who is the greatest player of all time by winning another World Cup with Argentina on Sunday, but he was left in tears following Spain's 1-0 win.

The Oklahoma City Thunder sent guard Lugentz Dort to Atlanta while the Hawks moved 2024 top overall NBA Draft pick Zaccharie Risacher to Dallas in a three-team swap on Sunday.

Kylian Mbappe won the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot on Sunday after Lionel Messi failed to add to his tally in the final in New Jersey.

Ferran Torres scored an extra-time winner as Spain defeated holders Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup on Sunday and shatter Lionel Messi's dreams of a triumphant farewell to football's greatest stage.

Ferran Torres scored the only goal of the game on Sunday as Spain beat 10-man Argentina 1-0 after extra-time to win their second World Cup.

Harry Brook lauded coach Brendon McCullum for his role in England's first one-day international series victory over India since 2018 following an entertaining 27-run win at Lord's on Sunday.

US President Donald Trump basked in the spotlight at the World Cup final on Sunday -- despite briefly getting booed by the crowd as he appeared on screen.

Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" sailed straight to the top of the North American box office, bringing home $124.5 million in its opening weekend -- the best live action debut of the year, industry estimates showed Sunday.

Musical headliners Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber, BTS and Coldplay were joined by Brazilian soccer icons and "Ted Lasso" actors in a spectacular first-ever World Cup final halftime show on Sunday.

Ryan Fox said winning the British Open is something he "would have killed" for when battling just to make it as a golf pro, but he may not even be the best sportsman in his family.

Ukraine said Sunday that Russian missile strikes on a Turkish-owned cargo ship carrying grain had killed six people, hours after Moscow fired a fresh barrage of missiles at Kyiv.