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Australia's Aboriginals win bid for UNESCO listing of ancient site
A delegation of Australia's Aboriginal people that travelled to Paris to campaign for UN backing to protect a heritage site they say is threatened by harmful mining were "overjoyed" Friday as the ancient site was recognised on the coveted list.
Lithuania bids to save Baltic seals as ice sheets recede
The grey seals slide out of their cages into the Baltic Sea near the Lithuanian coast, swimming off to new lives imperilled by climate change, pollution and shrinking fish stocks.
Focus Universal Inc. Starts Internet of Things Production
ONTARIO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / July 11, 2025 / Focus Universal Inc. (NASDAQ:FCUV) ("Focus" or the "Company"), a provider of patented hardware and software design technologies for Internet of Things (IoT), 5G and SEC Financial Reporting AI-Driven Automation Software, is pleased to announce today that it has signed a contract with Shenzhen Donghui Precision Mold Manufacturing Co., Ltd. and officially commenced the mold tooling design for the Universal Smart Internet of Things (IoT) today. This marks a pivotal milestone in the commercialization of the Universal Smart IoT, a breakthrough that has been over two decades in the making.
Helios Secures $4M Seed Round to Build First AI-Native Operating System for Public Policy Professionals
Agentic AI platform built for government interaction gives policy and legal teams leverage to move faster, stay ahead of the compliance curve, and outmaneuver red tape.
EU unveils recommendations to rein in powerful AI models
The EU unveiled on Thursday long-delayed recommendations to rein in the most advanced AI models such as OpenAI's ChatGPT and help companies comply with the bloc's sweeping new law.
Humanoid robot says not aiming to 'replace human artists'
When successful artist Ai-Da unveiled a new portrait of King Charles this week, the humanoid robot described what inspired the layered and complex piece, and insisted it had no plans to "replace" humans.
Arrive AI selects Synoptek as a Strategic IT Partner to Power Global Expansion
INDIANAPOLIS, IN AND COSTA MESA, CA / ACCESS Newswire / July 10, 2025 / Arrive AI (NASDAQ:ARAI) - a pioneering autonomous delivery network anchored by Arrive Points™ - has selected Synoptek as a strategic IT partner to enable its rapid growth and global ambitions. Synoptek will provide Arrive AI with all the IT solutions it needs to support its business.
Abacus Raises $6.6M Seed Round to Build Agentic CPA Assistants for the Modern Accounting Firm
Menlo Ventures leads round backing intelligent assistants that help tax firms scale amid rising workloads and shrinking headcount.
AI giant Nvidia becomes first company to reach $4 tn in value
Nvidia became the first company to touch $4 trillion in market value on Wednesday, a new milestone in Wall Street's bet that artificial intelligence will transform the economy.
Musk's chatbot Grok slammed for praising Hitler, dishing insults
Billionaire Elon Musk's artificial intelligence chatbot Grok was under fire again Wednesday, for antisemitic comments, praising Hitler and insulting Islam in separate posts on the X platform.
Dutch art sleuth recovers stolen trove of UNESCO-listed documents
A Dutch art sleuth has recovered a priceless trove of stolen documents from the 15th to the 19th century, including several UNESCO-listed archives from the world's first multinational corporation.
Can Kenya attract the outsourcing jobs of the AI future?
In a leafy Nairobi suburb, a Kenyan firm helps foreigners track shoplifters, monitor lung damage from Covid-19 and identify whales -- tapping into the outsourcing market's artificial intelligence-boosted boom.
Augmentus Raises $11M to Scale Physical AI for High-Mix, Complex Robotic Surface Finishing and Welding
SINGAPORE, SG / ACCESS Newswire / July 9, 2025 / Augmentus, the developer of an intelligent no-code robotics solution, announced today that it has raised USD $11 million (SGD $14 million) in a Series A+ funding round. The funds will be used to accelerate regional deployment of its fully autonomous robotic surface finishing and welding systems, fulfill demand from marquee manufacturing customers, and advance R&D into hyper-adaptive, AI-driven robotic systems built for the factory floor.
Certidox Adds AI-Powered QR Code Analysis to Free App for Document and Link Authentication
Certidox releases a major update to its free mobile app, adding AI-powered QR code analysis to detect phishing and fraud. The platform lets users instantly verify the origin, status, and authenticity of documents - printed or digital - without storing any data. Built on a patented, open-source encryption architecture, Certidox is available now on App Store and Google Play.
Unusual Machines Expands Leadership Team with Appointment of Tim Manton as Corporate Controller
New hire supports operational scale-up and financial infrastructure as company ramps U.S. motor manufacturing
Major US teachers union teams up with AI giants
The second biggest teachers union in the United States unveiled a groundbreaking partnership Tuesday with AI powerhouses Microsoft, OpenAI, and Anthropic to develop a comprehensive training program helping educators master artificial intelligence.
'We're AI,' popular indie rock band admits
An indie rock band with more than a million monthly listeners on Spotify has owned up to being an AI-generated music project following days of speculation about whether the group was real.
Xenetic Biosciences, Inc. Announces Update from Collaboration Partner of First Patient Dosed in Exploratory Clinical Study of DNase I in Combination with FOLFIRINOX for the First Line Treatment of Unresectable, Locally Advanced or Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
Investigator initiated exploratory clinical study being conducted in Israel pursuant to agreement with collaboration partner, PeriNessCompany evaluating systemic recombinant human DNase I (DNase I) in combination with chemotherapy and immunotherapy platforms for the treatment of pancreatic carcinoma, colorectal cancer and other locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors
PrivateJet.com Launches a New Era in On-Demand Luxury Air Travel
MIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / July 8, 2025 / PrivateJet.com (PrivateJet.com LLC), the leading domain in private aviation, has officially launched. The platform guides users through an advanced on-demand jet charter experience that combines innovative technology with white glove customer service. Founded by a team of experienced and passionate aviators, PrivateJet.com sets a new standard in private aviation by prioritizing safety together with luxury service, customized solutions, and reliable operations.
New to The Street Announces Media Coverage of BitMine Immersion Technologies Inc., Including NewsOut Video PR Integration
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / July 8, 2025 / New to The Street, the award-winning national TV business show airing weekly as sponsored programming on Fox Business and Bloomberg, proudly announces comprehensive coverage of BitMine Immersion Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:BMNR) following its groundbreaking $250 million private placement and Ethereum treasury strategy.
Looted art: the battle for looted treasures
After the French parliament voted on Monday to return to Ivory Coast a "talking drum" that colonial troops took from the Ebrie tribe in 1916, here is a recap of other disputes over artefacts looted from Europe's former colonies.
GoodData Launches AI for Self-Hosted Analytics: Powerful, Proven, Private
GoodData AI capabilities, including AI Assistant and Smart Search, now available for self-hosted deployment. Keep your data private, compliant, and AI-fuelled.
Optex Systems Announces a $2.8 Million Award for Optical Sighting System
RICHARDSON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / July 7, 2025 / Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:OPXS), a leading manufacturer of precision optical sighting systems for domestic and worldwide military and commercial applications, announced today it has been awarded a $2.8 million purchase order from a major U.S. prime contractor in support of the XM30 Combat Vehicle. This contract will provide 13 sighting systems in support of the next milestone with deliveries in fiscal 2026.
Unusual Machines Inc. Promotes Stacy Wright to Executive Vice President of Revenue as Company Scales U.S. Footprint and Prepares for Accelerated Growth
ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / July 7, 2025 / Unusual Machines, Inc. (NYSE American:UMAC), a leader in drone technology and component manufacturing, has promoted Stacy Wright to Executive Vice President of Revenue. In this expanded role, she will lead revenue strategy and performance across all business units as the company accelerates growth, expands U.S. manufacturing, and increases domestic hiring.
BRICS nations to gather without Xi, Putin
BRICS leaders will meet in Rio de Janeiro from Sunday, with the bloc depleted by the absence of China's Xi Jinping, who is skipping the annual summit of emerging economies for the first time in 12 years.
Swiss Alps hits annual glacier tipping point weeks early
The snow and ice accumulated in the Swiss Alps over the winter has already melted away, a monitoring service said on Friday, marking the second earliest arrival of a tipping point known as "glacier loss day".
Rio to host BRICS summit wary of Trump
A summit of BRICS nations will convene in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday and Monday, with members hoping to weigh in on global crises while tiptoeing around US President Donald Trump's policies.
Roman bigfoot? UK archaeologists probe 'unusually large' shoes
A stash of "unusually large" 2,000-year-old shoes dug up at a Roman site in northern England has left archaeologists searching for an explanation, they told AFP on Thursday.
Third-ever confirmed interstellar object blazing through Solar System
Astronomers on Wednesday confirmed the discovery of an interstellar object racing through our Solar System -- only the third ever spotted, though scientists suspect many more may slip past unnoticed.
Possible interstellar object spotted zooming through Solar System
An object that appears to be from beyond our Solar System has been spotted hurtling towards the Sun, which if confirmed would be the third visitor from the stars ever detected, the European Space Agency said Wednesday.
Why is there no life on Mars? Rover finds a clue
Why is Mars barren and uninhabitable, while life has always thrived here on our relatively similar planet Earth?
Nazi-sympathising singer's huge gig to paralyse Zagreb
A concert by a singer known for pro-Nazi sympathies will draw a record-breaking 450,000 fans to Zagreb this weekend and Croatian authorities on Wednesday warned people to steer clear as the event jams its streets.