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Hot pants: Tokyo government workers swap suits for shorts
Tokyo's metropolitan government is encouraging staff to wear shorts to work to cut reliance on air conditioning, an official said Friday, as concerns grow over high energy costs linked to the Middle East War.
Chinese EV makers take centre stage at world's biggest auto show
Thousands snapped selfies beside sleek Chinese electric vehicles on Friday at the world's biggest car show in Beijing, where automakers are seeking to lure buyers in a cut-throat market.
Concern stirs Lula camp as election bid loses momentum
Four months ago, the stars seemed to be aligned for veteran left-winger Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in his quest for an unprecedented fourth term as Brazilian president.
China's top AI players
China's artificial intelligence boom is in full swing, with the release of a new large language model (LLM) by top startup DeepSeek on Friday highlighting the country's rapid progress despite US export restrictions on advanced microchips.
China's DeepSeek says releases long-awaited new AI model
Chinese startup DeepSeek released "preview" versions of a new artificial intelligence model Friday, more than a year after it stunned the world with a low-cost reasoning model that matched the capabilities of US rivals.
Oil extends gains, stocks sink as peace talk hopes fade
Oil prices extended gains Friday and stocks struggled as investors worried about a lack of progress in ending the Middle East crisis, with Tehran keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed and the US maintaining a blockade of Iranian ports.
Chinese EVs geared up to dominate world's biggest auto show
The world's biggest car show opens Friday in Beijing, with hundreds of thousands of auto fans expected to descend on the Chinese capital to size up the latest sleek, teched-out models on the market.
Tecogen Schedules Earnings Release Date and Conference Call for Q1 2026 Results
BILLERICA, MA / ACCESS Newswire / April 24, 2026 / Tecogen Inc. (NYSE American:TGEN) will release Q1 2026 financial results on Wednesday, May 13. The earnings press release and supplemental earnings presentation will be available on the Company's website at www.Tecogen.com in the "Investor Relations" section under "Financial Results." Members of Tecogen's senior management will hold a conference call and webcast on Wednesday, March 13 at 9:30 a.m. Eastern time to discuss the Company's financial performance for Q1 2026.
Dr. Mandana Edalati, ND Wellness Naturopathic Centre Recognized with 2026 Consumer Choice Award for Naturopathic Medicine in North Vancouver
NORTH VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / April 24, 2026 / Wellness Naturopathic Centre, led by Dr. Mandana Edalati ND has been recognized with the 2026 Consumer Choice Award in the Naturopathic Medicine category. This recognition highlights the clinic's commitment to delivering personalized, root cause focused care and supporting long term health and wellbeing within the North Vancouver community for over 20 years.
KCD Quartz & Granite Inc Recognized as 2026 Consumer Choice Award Winner for Countertops in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG, MB / ACCESS Newswire / April 24, 2026 / KCD Quartz & Granite Inc has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Countertops category for Winnipeg. This recognition reflects the company's strong reputation for quality craftsmanship, advanced production capabilities, and its commitment to delivering custom solutions for every client.
Laffalot Summer Camps LLC Recognized With 2026 Consumer Choice Award for Summer Camps in Cincinnati
CINCINNATI, OH / ACCESS Newswire / April 24, 2026 / Laffalot Summer Camps LLC has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the category of Summer Camps for the Cincinnati region, recognizing the organization's long-standing commitment to providing fun, active, and memorable summer experiences for children across the community.
CORRECTION: Join Lantern Pharma on April 30 for the First Public Demonstration of withZeta.ai - A Platform to Conquer Rare Cancers
This version updates the headline which had a misspellingCEO Panna Sharma to Lead Live, Unscripted Platform Walkthrough in Two Interactive Sessions on April 30, 2026 - Open to Investors, Researchers, and the Global Biomedical CommunityRegistration Link & Details Can be Accessed Below
Join Lantern Pharma on April 30 for the First Public Demonstration of with Zeta.ai - A Platform to Conquer Rare Cancers
CEO Panna Sharma to Lead Live, Unscripted Platform Walkthrough in Two Interactive Sessions on April 30, 2026 - Open to Investors, Researchers, and the Global Biomedical CommunityRegistration Link & Details Can be Accessed Below
New Horizon Aircraft and First Phosphate Interviews to Air on the RedChip Small Stocks, Big Money(TM) Show on Bloomberg TV
ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / April 24, 2026 / RedChip Companies will air interviews with New Horizon Aircraft Ltd. (Nasdaq:HOVR) and First Phosphate Corp. (CSE:PHOS)(OTCQX:FRSPF) on the RedChip Small Stocks, Big Money™ show, a sponsored program on Bloomberg TV this Saturday, April 25, at 7 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). Bloomberg TV is available in an estimated 73 million homes across the U.S.
The IRS Collection Statute Has a 10-Year Clock - Clear Start Tax Explains Why Running Out the Timer Rarely Works
Every tax debt comes with an expiration date - but taxpayers who try to wait it out often discover the IRS has already stopped the clock.
Intel earnings signal recovery at US chip maker
Shares in Intel soared on Thursday after it smashed quarterly earnings expectations in what could be a sign that the US chip maker is on a path to recovery.
Stocks mostly fall as US-Iran peace talks stall and oil prices rise
Global stocks mostly fell Thursday, retreating after recent gains as investors tempered their enthusiasm for a quick end to the Middle East war.
Meta plans 10% layoffs as AI spending soars: source
Meta plans to cut a tenth of its workforce, looking for productivity gains from its remaining workers as it invests heavily in artificial intelligence.
EU unblocks funds as Ukraine presses for membership progress
European leaders celebrated the long-awaited approval of the release of a 90-billion-euro ($105-billion) loan for Ukraine on Thursday, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky quickly pushed the debate back to his country's EU accession.
Trump says US in no rush but 'clock is ticking' for Iran
President Donald Trump said Thursday the United States is in no rush to end the war with Iran but "the clock is ticking" for the Islamic republic, as a third aircraft carrier arrived in the Middle East.
OpenAI says new model adept at making AI better
OpenAI released a new model it touts as its best yet for handling research work like making improved versions of itself, as rapid-fire releases by AI rivals pick up pace.
Canada not as reliant on US economy as some think: Carney
There is a "misimpression" about the extent of Canada's economic reliance on the United States, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday, again pushing back on suggestions Ottawa must capitulate to Washington's trade demands.
Kanye West to perform on Prague racecourse in July
Controversial rapper Kanye West, also known as Ye, will hold a concert in Prague in July, Zuzana Rambova, director of the Chuchle Arena racecourse hosting the event, said on Thursday.
Africa faces 86 mn tonne fuel shortfall by 2040: report
The Iran war has exposed Africa's vulnerability to fuel chokepoints and is heading for an 86 million tonne fuel shortfall by 2040, the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) said Thursday.
Stocks retreat as US-Iran peace talks stall
Stock prices fell across the board Thursday from their recent highs as investors tempered enthusiasm for a quick end to the Middle East war.
Amsterdam airport offers airline discounts over fuel costs
Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport said Thursday it would offer airlines a 10-percent discount on airport charges due to the high price of jet fuel caused by the Iran war.
LVMH's Arnault says to talk of retirement in '7-8 years'
Bernard Arnault, chief executive of the world's biggest luxury conglomerate LVMH, brushed off speculation of his retirement on Thursday, telling shareholders that "we'll talk about all this again in seven to eight years".
US says forces boarded tanker carrying Iranian oil
The US Defense Department said Thursday its forces boarded a vessel in the Indian Ocean that was transporting oil from Iran, as disruption from a stand-off with the Islamic republic continued to batter the world economy.
Portugal picks Air France-KLM and Lufthansa to make offers for TAP
Portugal on Thursday asked Air France-KLM and Lufthansa to make binding offers to buy a controlling stake in TAP Air Portugal, as the government seeks to privatise an airline it rescued during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Nestle sales slump under strong franc but volumes recover
Nestle, the food giant whose brands include Nespresso coffee and Perrier water, saw first-quarter sales figures slump due to the strong value of the Swiss franc and a baby formula recall, but sales volumes overall edged higher.
Oil prices jump, stocks retreat as US-Iran peace talks stall
Oil prices and the dollar jumped Thursday while most equity markets slid as the United States and Iran appeared no closer to resuming peace talks.
Africa faces 86 mn tonne fuel shortfall by 2040: AFC
The Iran war has exposed Africa's vulnerability to fuel chokepoints and is heading for a 86 million tonne fuel shortfall by 2040, the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) said Thursday.