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New boss of Germany's crisis-hit railways vows 'new start'
The new chief of Germany's beleaguered rail network vowed Monday to make a new start, with the state-owned operator widely criticised for deteriorating services.
Markets mixed as traders take stock after Fed-fuelled rally
Stock markets fluctuated Monday as investors took a step back after last week's rally fuelled by the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut.
Climate goals and fossil fuel plans don't add up, experts say
Countries are still planning to increase production of fossil fuels to levels incompatible with global commitments on climate change, according to new research published on Monday.
Amazon faces US trial over alleged Prime subscription tricks
Amazon goes to trial on Monday in a US government lawsuit that accuses the e-commerce giant of using tricks to enroll millions of customers in its Prime subscription service and then making it nearly impossible to cancel.
Burkina's LGBTQ community fears 'witch hunt' after anti-gay law
Quentin, like others in Burkina Faso, fears a new anti-gay law will spark a "witch hunt" against the already at-risk LGBTQ community, which has been forced even further underground.
Asian markets mixed as traders take stock after Fed-fuelled rally
Asian markets fluctuated between gains and losses Monday as investors took a step back after last week's rally fuelled by the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut.
MSC Industrial Supply Co. to Webcast Review of Fiscal 2025 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
MELVILLE, NY AND DAVIDSON, NC / ACCESS Newswire / September 22, 2025 / MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO. (NYSE:MSM), a premier distributor of Metalworking and Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) products and services to industrial customers throughout North America, today announced that the Company's conference call to review its fiscal year 2025 fourth quarter and full year results, as well as its current operations, will be broadcast online live on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.
After 30 Years, Are We Failing? COP 29 Asked the Question; SMX Provides the Answer
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / September 22, 2025 / "After 30 years, the question is, are we failing? We must seize what may be our last opportunity." With that statement at COP 29 - the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference - Prime Minister Russell Dlamini of Eswatini gave voice to a reality the world can no longer ignore. The intent behind these gatherings is genuine. Leaders and negotiators arrive determined to chart a better course for humanity. But sincerity is not the same as success.
Bimergen Energy Engages RedChip Companies to Lead Investor Relations Efforts
ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / September 22, 2025 / RedChip Companies ("RedChip"), an international investor relations, media, and research firm, today announced that it has been engaged by Bimergen Energy Corporation [OTCQB:BESS], ("the Company" or "Bimergen"), a developer of utility-scale battery energy storage projects and an independent power provider, to lead its investor relations efforts.
The UN's COP 29 Climate Summit Showed the Challenge; SMX Shows the Solution (NASDAQ: SMX)
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / September 22, 2025 / The world is drowning in conferences. COP 29, the latest UN Climate Change Summit, came and went like the 28 before it, filled with lofty promises, carefully crafted communiqués, and expenses that could fund an actual recycling plant. The headlines don't change. The applause doesn't change. Even the quotes have a ring of similarity. This year, UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned: "We are in the midst of a climate crisis… humanity and the planet are hurtling towards catastrophe."
IRS Says Inherited Retirement Accounts Could Mean New Tax Bills - Clear Start Tax Warns Beneficiaries to Review Rules
Heirs facing stricter withdrawal deadlines may owe more to the IRS than expected.
Studio 12 Celebrates 7 Years of Recognition With 2025 Consumer Choice Award in Saskatoon
SASKATOON, SK / ACCESS Newswire / September 22, 2025 / Studio 12 has been recognised with the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the Music School category for Saskatoon. This marks the studio's 7th consecutive recognition, celebrating its role as a leading provider of performing arts education for more than 16 years.
K & S Contracting Inc. Wins 2025 Consumer Choice Award for Waterproofing and Foundation Repair in Saskatoon
SASKATOON, SK / ACCESS Newswire / September 22, 2025 / K & S Contracting Inc. has been recognised with the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the Waterproofing and Foundation Repair category for Saskatoon. This award highlights the company's reputation for integrity, quality workmanship, and a strong commitment to client satisfaction across Saskatchewan.
Apprentices breathe new life into historic Savile Row
Beneath the old-world exterior of a tailor's on London's famed Savile Row, the workshop where the magic happens is more youthful than ever as aspiring coatmakers vie for competitive apprenticeships.
Warmer climate boosts north German vineyards, for now
The morning sun shines on lush vines as harvesters pick grapes. The hillside vineyard looks like it could be in Italy but lies near Berlin, where climate change has transformed winemaking.
White House says $100,000 H-1B visa fee to be one-time payment
The White House issued a major clarification Saturday to its new H-1B visa policy that had rattled the tech industry a day earlier, saying a $100,000 fee will be a "one-time" payment imposed only on new applicants.
Americans would dominate board of new TikTok US entity: W.House
A deal for the Chinese parent company of popular video-sharing app TikTok to sell its US operations would see the creation of a board dominated by Americans, the White House said Saturday.
Cyberattack hits European airports
Major European airports including Brussels, Berlin and London's Heathrow were Saturday hit by a cyberattack on checkin systems that caused cancellations and long delays for many passengers.
Novartis chief eyes ways to end higher US drug prices: media
Amid a threat of towering US tariffs, Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis is seeking ways to enable Americans to pay less for their medicines, its chief said in an interview published Saturday.
Australia telco outage leaves three dead
The Australian government said Saturday that telco firm Optus "let Australians down" after three people died during a network outage that prevented calls to emergency services.
US stocks end at records again as Trump and Xi talk
Stock markets steadied and the dollar mostly rose Friday at the end of a week marked by central bank decisions, as attention turned to a call between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
Colombia slams 'excessive' US military buildup, warns against Venezuela intervention
Colombia on Friday blasted the United States' "excessive" military presence in the Caribbean as destabilizing for all Latin America, a sharp rebuke from one of Washington's oldest regional allies.
Porsche slows electric shift, prompting VW profit warning
German sports car maker Porsche said Friday that it would dramatically slow its shift to electric vehicles amid weak demand, prompting parent company Volkswagen to warn of a multibillion-euro hit.
Independence of central banks tested by Trump attacks on US Fed
For months, US President Donald Trump has been piling pressure on the Federal Reserve over delayed cuts to interest rates, casting the institution's independence into doubt.
Trump sees progress on TikTok, says will visit China
US President Donald Trump hailed Friday what he called progress with Chinese President Xi Jinping including on selling blockbuster app TikTok and said he would visit the Asian power, which offered a more cautious assessment of their talks.
Sweden offers $23 bn to finance nuclear power construction
Sweden's government said Friday it was ready to offer up to 220 billion kronor ($23.3 billion) in loans to utilities for the construction of new nuclear reactors as the Nordic country commits to developing more nuclear power.
Stocks steady, dollar up as Trump and Xi talk
Stock markets steadied and the dollar rose Friday at the end of a week marked by central bank decisions, as attention turned to a call between US President Donald Trump and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
No letup in migrant crossings after UK-France 'one in one out' deal
As an agreement for the return to France of undocumented migrants and asylum seekers arriving in Britain in small boats is being haltingly implemented, an undiminished number of people are attempting the cross-Channel journey and taking advantage of stable weather.
Tariff uncertainty delays World Cup orders for China's merch makers
Tariff fears are hurting World Cup merchandise orders at Shang Yabing's Chinese knitwear factory, where racks of scarves bear the logos of national teams from Ireland to Tanzania.
Stocks diverge, dollar up before Trump-Xi talks
Stock markets diverged and the dollar rose Friday at the end of a week marked by central bank decisions, as attention turned to a call between US President Donald Trump and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
Asian markets mixed ahead of Trump-Xi talks
Asian markets were mixed Friday at the end of a strong week for investors following a US interest rate cut, with attention now turning to a call between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping due later in the day.
Asian markets mostly drop ahead of Trump-Xi talks
Asian markets mostly fell Friday at the end of a strong week for investors following a US interest rate cut, with attention now turning to a call between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping due later in the day.