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Venezuelans search for survivors after quakes kill at least 235

Desperate Venezuelans raced Thursday to find and rescue loved ones trapped alive beneath the rubble of collapsed buildings after two major earthquakes that killed at least 235 people.

French teen in Singapore straw-licking case to enter plea

A French teen facing criminal charges in Singapore for a straw-licking stunt will enter a plea next month in a case that could land him in jail on conviction, a court heard Friday.

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Trump says will sign pardons for Capitol rioters

US President Donald Trump said he plans to sign pardons on Monday for participants in the January 6, 2021 riot at the US Capitol by his supporters who attempted to overturn the 2020 election.

Forte Group Strengthens Balance Sheet With the Conversion of Promissory Notes and Mortgage

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / January 21, 2025 / Forte Group Holdings Inc. (CSE:FGH)(OTC:FGHFF)(FSE:7BC0, WKN:A40L1Z) ("Forte Group" or the "Company"), a diversified lifestyle and wellness consumer packaged goods company, announces that, further to its news release dated January 10, 2025, it has converted the aggregate principal amount of $200,000 in secured promissory notes issued by its wholly-owned subsidiary, Naturo Group Enterprises Inc. ("Naturo Group"), and $100,000 of Naturo Group's second mortgage on its property near Bridesville, British Columbia, into 624,998 common shares (the "Debt Settlement Shares") of the Company, at a deemed price of $0.48 per Debt Settlement Share (the "Debt Settlements"). All Debt Settlement Shares are subject to a statutory hold period expiring May 21, 2025.

The Now Corporation (OTC: NWPN) Sees Opportunities for Community Solar Projects in California

PASADENA, CA / ACCESS Newswire / January 21, 2025 / The Now Corporation (OTC PINK:NWPN), an emerging leader in solar energy and utility solutions, announces its strategic focus on expanding into the California community solar market. This opportunity arises as California introduces new legislation, Assembly Bill 2316, designed to incentivize community solar projects that integrate advanced battery storage technologies.

'Extremely critical' risk as winds whip fire-weary Los Angeles

Fire-weary southern California was buffetted Monday by dangerous winds, with forecasters warning of an "extremely critical" risk in a region already staggering from the devastation of horrifying blazes.

A mug shot and a solitary cell for S. Korea's impeached president

South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol had his mug shot taken and underwent a physical check before spending his first night in jail as a criminal suspect, a prison officer said on Monday.

Fire at Belgrade retirement home kills eight

A fire broke out early Monday at a retirement home on the outskirts of the Serbian capital Belgrade, killing eight people and injuring seven others.

Indian rapist murderer of doctor sentenced to life in prison

The rapist and murderer of an Indian doctor was sentenced to life in prison Monday for a gruesome crime that sparked nationwide protests and widespread hospital strikes last year.

Indian rapist murderer of doctor sentenced to life in prison: judge

The rapist and murderer of an Indian doctor was sentenced to life in prison Monday, a crime that sparked nationwide protests and widespread hospital strikes last year.

Young Chinese turn to AI pets for emotional relief

At a shopping mall in Beijing, Zhang Yachun murmurs quietly to her closest confidant, a fluffy AI-powered robot whose soothing chirps remind her that she is not alone.

Smile Hair Clinic: Redefining Hair Transplantation in Turkey

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India uses AI to stop stampedes at world's biggest gathering

Keen to improve India's abysmal crowd management record at large-scale religious events, organisers of the world's largest human gathering are using artificial intelligence to try to prevent stampedes.

'We want peace' say Colombians displaced by fresh guerrilla violence

Gladis Angarita, 62, fled her village in northeast Colombia in terror last Friday, among thousands escaping a fresh guerrilla onslaught that has claimed dozens of lives in just a few days.

Weary LA firefighters brace for 'last' dangerous winds

Exhausted Los Angeles firefighters on Sunday braced for the return of yet more dangerously strong gusts, as California's governor slammed "hurricane-force winds of misinformation" surrounding blazes that have killed 27 people.

Russians take Epiphany dip in waters hit by oil spill

Russians in the southern city of Anapa took their traditional Epiphany dips in waters affected by a major oil spill, officials said, despite concerns about the toxic pollution.

Indonesia's Mount Ibu erupts more than 1,000 times this month

A volcano in eastern Indonesia has erupted at least a thousand times this month, according to an official report Sunday as efforts were underway to evacuate thousands of villagers living near the rumbling mountain.

Protesters storm S. Korea court after president's detention extended

Supporters of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol stormed a Seoul court Sunday after a judge extended the impeached leader's detention over his ill-fated attempt to impose martial law.

In US, teleworkers don't want to turn back

For Curtis Sparrer, a work-from-home evangelist, an office is nothing less than a "corporate jail."

Milder winds help LA firefighters as Trump vows to visit

Lighter winds in the Los Angeles area this weekend brought momentary respite to the thousands of firefighters battling deadly wildfires, but meteorologists said stronger winds would add to "critical fire weather" as soon as Monday.

Telegram boss admits 'seriousness' of French allegations: source

Telegram founder Pavel Durov has told investigating magistrates in France, where he is charged with multiple infractions linked to enabling organised crime, that he "realised the seriousness of all the allegations", according to a source close to the case.

Slew of satellite projects aims to head off future wildfires

As Los Angeles firefighters battle remaining hotspots more than a week into deadly blazes, scientists and engineers hope growing availability of satellite data will help in the future.

Menendez brothers' hearing delayed by LA fires

A re-sentencing hearing for Lyle and Erik Menendez over the bloody murder of their wealthy parents was delayed Friday as Los Angeles grapples with devastating wildfires.

New to The Street Unveils Episode 622: A Power-Packed Lineup Featuring PillSafe, LOOMLAN, Sustainable Green Team, and the Debut of a Luxe Travel Segment on Fox Business

Premiering Monday, January 20, 2025, at 10:30 PM PST, this episode showcases cutting-edge innovation, sustainable solutions, and exclusive global destinations.

'More sad than shocked': TikTok users brace for ban

"I almost, like, don't know how to define myself without TikTok," content creator Ayman Chaudhary sighed, reflecting the consternation of millions over US authorities' scheduled banning Sunday of the hugely popular app.

France launches probe into AI Brad Pitt scam

Authorities in France's La Reunion have launched a probe to identify fraudsters who scammed a woman out of 830,000 euros by making her believe she had an online relationship with Brad Pitt.

Parents of Russian opposition politician Ilya Yashin interrogated

Exiled Russian opposition politician Ilya Yashin said Friday that Russian authorities had interrogated his parents and searched their home, as Moscow cracks down on any remaining public dissent left in the country.

Bootleg liquor deaths revive debate on Turkey alcohol tax

With 33 dead in four days and 29 in intensive care after drinking bootleg liquor in Istanbul, the politically-charged debate over Turkey's soaring alcohol taxes has swung back into the spotlight.

Pet boar gets to stay with French owner, for now: court

A French woman who has kept a wild boar as a pet since finding and domesticating the animal can keep it for now, a court has ordered, overruling local authorities who insisted the animal had to be removed or killed.

Extreme fire: 'unprecedented risk' poorly understood

In an era of town-torching megablazes spewing smoke plumes visible from space, scientists say there is still a lot they don't know about the effects of extreme fire on people, nature and the climate.

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan sentenced to 14 years in graft case

A Pakistan court on Friday convicted former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in a landmark graft case, sentencing Khan to 14 years in prison.

Japan marks 30th anniversary of deadly Kobe quake

Thousands of people marked on Friday the 30th anniversary of an earthquake that claimed more than 6,400 lives and levelled much of the Japanese city of Kobe.

Nintendo shares down on detail-light Switch 2 teaser

Nintendo shares tumbled as much as seven percent on Friday after the Japanese games giant failed to impress with a teaser video of its hotly awaited Switch 2 console.

Quantum Biopharma in Court With Dr. Raza Bokhari on January 24, 2025 Seeking a Court Order to Declare Him to Be a Vexatious Litigant and Other Litigation Updates

Awards in favour of Quantum BioPharma Total Approximately $3 Million

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