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Young men and boys are being targeted for sexual extortion on social media platforms, Australia's online watchdog said Tuesday, finding "significant gaps" in how tech companies deal with the problem.

In Armenia's Ararat valley, where apricots ripen beneath the biblical mountain of the same name, farmer Aramais Kazaryan's harvest has been swept into the centre of a geopolitical battle between Russia and the West.

Thousands of workers crossing daily between Spain and Gibraltar will enter a new era of easier travel on Wednesday, as border checks that have long been a source of tension are lifted.

Jay-Z has exploded back onto the stage after years away from performing for three spectacular concerts in front of an adoring crowd of hometown New Yorkers, the last of which was blighted by delays.

England are bidding to end Lionel Messi's dream of winning back-to-back World Cups and reach their first final in six decades as they renew their old rivalry with holders Argentina on Wednesday in a seismic semi-final showdown.

Lamine Yamal insisted on Monday he would take no fear into Spain's World Cup semi-final against France as he celebrated his 19th birthday.

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said his team plan to go on the "front foot" against World Cup favourites France when they face off in a heavyweight semi-final showdown on Tuesday.

CONGRESSIONAL HORSERACE TIED AT 50-5073% OF VOTERS SUPPORT U.S. MILITARY AND ECONOMIC FORCE IF IRAN DOES NOT GIVE UP CONTROL OF THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ78% OF VOTERS FAVOR FREE ENTERPRISE OVER SOCIALISM BUT A MAJORITY HOLDS THE MISCONCEPTION THAT RIGHTS, BUSINESS, AND HOME OWNERSHIP ARE GUARANTEED UNDER SOCIALISM50% OF VOTERS BELIEVE PRICE INCREASES CAUSED BY TENSIONS WITH IRAN WILL BE SHORT-TERM, AN 8-PT. IMPROVEMENT FROM MAY69% OF VOTERS SUPPORT MEDICARE FOR ALL82% OF VOTERS SAY AI HAS SOCIAL DANGERS, CITING JOB LOSS AND POWER USAGE AS TOP CONCERNSTWO-THIRDS OF VOTERS SAY THE U.S. SHOULD SLOW DOWN ON AI DEVELOPMENT, WITH 53% MORE LIEKLY TO SUPPORT CANDIDATES WHO FAVOR A SLOWDOWN74% OF VOTERS ARE PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN TODAY, WITH THREE-QUARTERS OF AMERICANS SAYING THEY ARE LIVING OR WILL ACHIEVE THE AMERICAN DREAM

MCLEAN, VA / ACCESS Newswire / July 14, 2026 / Gladstone Commercial Corporation (Nasdaq:GOOD) (the "Company") announced today that its board of directors declared cash distributions for the months of July, August and September 2026 and also announced its plan to report earnings for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.

MCLEAN, VA / ACCESS Newswire / July 14, 2026 / Gladstone Investment Corporation (Nasdaq:GAIN) (the "Company") announced today that its board of directors declared the following monthly cash distributions to common stockholders. The Company also announced its plan to report earnings for its first fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2026.

MCLEAN, VA / ACCESS Newswire / July 14, 2026 / Gladstone Capital Corporation (Nasdaq:GLAD) (the "Company") announced today that its board of directors declared the following monthly cash distributions for July, August and September 2026 and also announced its plan to report earnings for its third fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2026.

MCLEAN, VA / ACCESS Newswire / July 14, 2026 / Gladstone Land Corporation (Nasdaq:LAND) ("Gladstone Land" or the "Company") announced today that its board of directors declared the following cash distributions for each of July, August and September 2026.

Avel eCare's Virtual Health System Connects School Staff to Experienced Nurses in Real Time, Closing Coverage Gaps for Students

PLANO, TX / ACCESS Newswire / July 14, 2026 / Intrusion, Inc. (NASDAQ:INTZ) ("Intrusion" or the "Company"), a leader in cyberattack prevention solutions, today announced the public registration for the Company's previously announced Technology & Innovation Day, which will take place on July 22, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. ET. The event will highlight the combined power of Intrusion Shield Technology and VigilAigent's AI platform and will be hosted by Intrusion's CEO, Tony Scott, VigilAigent's President, Mark Porter, and members of the combined engineering and product teams.

Partnership with Rock Dust Local and BioEnergy Innovations Global combines verified restoration infrastructure with continental biomineral supply, manufacturing, and agronomic expertise

Leveraging Advanced Diagnostics and Screenings to Provide Personalized Proactive Care

Independent analyst evaluation recognizes Elixir for technology excellence and customer impact in the company's first SPARK Matrix Leadership placement.

MIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / July 14, 2026 / Fortun Holdings, Corp. (OTCID:FRTU) ("Fortun" or the "Company"), through its Fortun family of companies, today announced that it has received an additional $750,000 in additional capital under its previously announced friends and family financing commitments.

Backed by Energize Capital, Lily drives 5x revenue growth across construction, industrial distribution, logistics, and healthcare with plans to expand.

Recent Acquisitions Total Over 43,000 Shares as Executive Leadership Reinforces Confidence in Long-Term Strategic Vision

AUSTIN, TX / ACCESS Newswire / July 14, 2026 / AllThingsHelium.com today announced its launch as a new online resource dedicated to the global helium industry, while also providing expertise in other highly specialized gases, products, and technologies, including helium-3, deuterium, and para-hydrogen. The platform provides independent market intelligence, technical insight, strategic advisory services, and specialized product information for organizations operating throughout the helium value chain.

First 24 Hours of Performance Ads Match Lifetime Downloads - Positioning for Accelerated Consumer Growth

FREELAND, MI / ACCESS Newswire / July 14, 2026 / Kaney, Inc., a Velocity One portfolio company, today announced a $2.88 million investment in its BGT Aerospace facility in Freeland, Michigan, expanding manufacturing capacity, adding advanced production equipment, and reinforcing the company's long-term commitment to the local community. The investment supports Kaney's strategy to strengthen domestic manufacturing capabilities for aerospace, defense, space, and advanced mobility applications.

Combined company helps regulated organizations unlock intelligence from complex documents and private enterprise data while maintaining complete control over security and governance

Expands Montauban Land Position by Adding 44 Mineral Claims Covering Approximately 2,448 Hectares Across a Historically Mineralized Polymetallic Corridor

CRANBROOK, BC / ACCESS Newswire / July 14, 2026 / Eagle Plains Resources Ltd. (TSXV:EPL)(OTCQB:EGPLF) ("EPL" or "Eagle Plains" or "the Company") and Pacific Bay Minerals Corp. (TSXV:PBM) ("Pacific Bay" or "PBM") are pleased to announce that further to their respective news releases dated April 27, 2026 the parties have entered into an option agreement (the "Agreement") dated July 7, 2026, pursuant to which Pacific Bay has been granted the exclusive right to acquire up to a 100% interest in the Eagle Plains' wholly-owned Haskins critical metals project ("the Project").

Global Brand Supports Prince of Wales' Philanthropic Polo Event, Raising Over £1 Million

Preliminary Unaudited Q4 Revenue Expected to Exceed $1.0 Million, With More Than $750,000 in Unshipped Customer Orders at Quarter-End

President Donald Trump on Monday signed executive orders slashing two national monuments in Utah to roughly a tenth of their current size, throwing open millions of acres of protected land to fossil fuel extraction and mining.

The United States launched a fresh salvo of strikes against Iran early Tuesday, marking a new escalation in the resumption of hostilities, even as US President Donald Trump said a deal with Tehran was still possible.

France coach Didier Deschamps insisted he still sees Spain as World Cup favourites on Monday ahead of Les Bleus' blockbuster semi-final against the European champions.

US President Donald Trump on Monday said the United States would again strike Iran "hard," as the military launched a fresh salvo of attacks for the third night in a row and reimposed a blockade on Iranian ports.