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Kate Bush leads UK musicians in 'silent album' AI fight

Over 1,000 musicians including Kate Bush, Annie Lennox and Damon Albarn on Tuesday released a silent album in protest at proposed changes to UK copyright law around artificial intelligence (AI) which they say will legalise music theft.

Hein Schumacher to step down as Unilever CEO

British consumer goods giant Unilever on Tuesday said chief executive Hein Schumacher will step down on March 1 after less than two years in the post.

Tesla rolls out advanced self-driving functions in China

US electric vehicle giant Tesla has started offering advanced self-driving functions for its cars in China, including autopilot on city streets, the company announced on Tuesday.

Asian markets sink as Trump tariffs, China curbs stunt rally

Asian markets sank Tuesday as fears of US President Donald Trump's trade war returning to the fore and he called for fresh curbs on Chinese investments in strategic sectors including technology.

Trump calls for revival of Keystone XL Pipeline project axed by Biden

US President Donald Trump on Monday called for the revival of the controversial Keystone XL Pipeline project opposed by environmental activists that was blocked under his predecessor Joe Biden.

Latin American classics get the streaming treatment

Six decades after Latin America burst onto the international literary scene with magical tales that held up a mirror to the continent, its masterworks are enjoying a new moment as streaming platforms adapt them for the screen.

Fires, strikes, pandemic and AI: Hollywood workers can't catch a break

Dutch Merrick isn't really in a party mood for this year's Oscars.

Bolivia inaugurates steel plant built with Chinese loan

Short on foreign currency, Bolivia inaugurated a steel plant Monday that it hopes will reduce its reliance on metal imports, thanks to a loan from China.

abrdn Emerging Markets Ex-China Fund, Inc. (AEF) Announces Final Results of Cash Tender Offer

PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESS Newswire / February 25, 2025 / abrdn Emerging Markets Equity ex-China Fund, Inc. (formerly, abrdn Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund, Inc.) (NYSE American:AEF), announced today the final results of its cash tender for up to 10,150,355 shares, representing approximately 20% of the Fund's outstanding shares. The offer expired at 5:00 p.m. New York City time on February 20, 2025.

The Best Family Law Services in Miami-Dade County: Modern, Accessible, and Designed for Your Needs

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / February 25, 2025 / Family legal matters can be overwhelming, but finding the right law firm shouldn't be. Today's top family law firms offer more than just legal expertise-they provide modern, accessible, and personalized solutions tailored to your unique needs. Whether you're facing divorce, custody disputes, or complex financial negotiations, the best family lawyers in Miami-Dade County ensure you have the support, guidance, and strategic representation necessary for a smooth legal journey.

D. Boral Capital Served as Joint Bookrunner to Wellgistics Health, Inc. (Nasdaq: WGRX) in connection with its $4.0 Million Initial Public Offering

TAMPA, FL / ACCESS Newswire / February 25, 2025 / Wellgistics Health, Inc. (the "Company"), a holding company for various existing and planned strategic businesses centered around healthcare technology and pharmaceutical services, today announced the closing of its initial public offering (the "Offering") of 888,889 ordinary shares at a public offering price of $4.50 per ordinary share. The ordinary shares have been approved for listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market and commenced trading on February 21, 2025, under the ticker symbol "WGRX."

GovRecover Expands Nationwide, Highlights Rigorous Licensing & Background Checks to Help Americans Recover Unclaimed Assets

Addresses Key Questions About GovRecover's Licensing and Reliability, Showcasing How Thousands of Americans Have Reclaimed Lost Assets

Destinations for Discovery: Bright Beauty Collective's Next-Gen Leadership & AI Innovation Are Shaping the Future of Beauty Retail

CHARLESTON, SC / ACCESS Newswire / February 25, 2025 / Retail is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and beauty is at the forefront of this transformation. As consumer preferences shift, brands are rethinking their strategies to maintain engagement, drive conversion, and deliver immersive shopping experiences.

Managing Director Appointment and CEO Resignation

FLORENCE, CO / ACCESS Newswire / February 25, 2025 / AXP Energy Limited (ASX:AXP)(OTC PINK:AUNXF), ('AXP', 'Company') is pleased to confirm the appointment of Mr Dan Lanskey as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective 1 March 2025. It follows his appointment as a Non-Executive Director on 5 December 2024. Since his appointment, Dan has been actively involved in the development of the gas-to-power project in Colorado under a Joint Development Agreement with Blackhart Technologies. Dan's experience is set out in the ASX release dated 5 December 2025. The terms of his employment accompany this release as Annexure A.

Bahrain EDB Attracts Over USD 380 Million in Investment Commitments from Singapore

SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE / ACCESS Newswire / February 25, 2025 / The Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) has secured over USD 380 million in investment commitments from Singapore-based companies, since the launch of Bahrain EDB office in Singapore in November 2023, across a number of priority sectors, namely financial services, ICT, manufacturing, and tourism.

'Assassin's Creed Shadows' leaked ahead of release

French video game giant Ubisoft said Monday that players had managed to "access" its hotly awaited new instalment of the popular "Assassin's Creed" series, which is scheduled to be released March 20 after repeated delays.

Spain's Telefonica sells Argentina subsidiary for $1.2 bn

Spanish telecommunications giant Telefonica agreed to sell its Argentine subsidiary to Telecom Argentina for $1.2 billion on Monday, prompting libertarian President Javier Milei's government to announce an investigation over competition concerns.

Frankfurt stocks rise on German vote outcome

Frankfurt equities squeezed out gains Monday after conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won Germany's national election, with investors hoping that Europe's largest economy can emerge from recession.

'Monster Hunter' on prowl for new audiences as latest game drops

With "Monster Hunter Wilds" pitting intrepid players against a menagerie of rampaging beasts on PC and consoles from Friday, the game's creators tell AFP they hope the 20-year-old franchise can still find new audiences.

Apple says to invest $500 bn in US over four years, hire 20,000 staff

Apple said on Monday it will spend more than $500 billion in the United States over the next four years and hire 20,000 staff, with President Donald Trump quickly taking credit for the announcement.

Frankfurt stocks, euro rise on German vote outcome

Frankfurt equities and the euro rose Monday after conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won Germany's national election, with investors hoping that Europe's largest economy can emerge from recession.

German business urges 'new beginning' after election

German business leaders called Monday for the swift formation of a new ruling coalition to usher in a "new beginning" for Europe's crisis-wracked top economy after the conservatives' election win.

Asian markets track Wall St loss; Frankfurt lifted by German vote

Asian markets mostly fell Monday following a dour end to last week for Wall Street fuelled by disappointing economic data, but Frankfurt and the euro rose after conservatives won Germany's closely watched election.

Indonesia launches new multi-billion-dollar sovereign wealth fund

Indonesia on Monday launched a new sovereign wealth fund that will aim to manage state assets worth more than $900 billion as President Prabowo Subianto looks to turbo-charge growth in Southeast Asia's biggest economy.

Most Asian markets track Wall St loss; Hong Kong extends gains

Asian markets mostly fell Monday following a dour end to last week for Wall Street, where a disappointing round of data added to concerns about the world's number one economy.

Liberty Supports Small Business Growth and Innovation

From the Australian Government to Liberty's flexible business lending solutions, support is available to help small businesses thrive.

Horizon Kinetics Inflation Beneficiaries ETF (INFL) Investor Call - March, 18, 2025

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / February 24, 2025 / The portfolio management team of the Horizon Kinetics Inflation Beneficiaries ETF (NYSE:INFL) will host a webinar at 10am Eastern Time, on March 18th, 2025. INFL was launched in January 2021 and currently has approximately $1.1B in assets. The Fund provides differentiated exposure to real-asset equities, focusing on attractively priced, high-quality, capital-light businesses. These companies offer unique return potential under various inflation, interest rate and growth regimes. The Fund's 2024 Annual Letter provides an in-depth discussions about the positioning of the Fund, the current investment landscape and the outlook for the year(s) ahead.

NODO Film Systems Wins SOC Tech Award for PCB Stator Inertia Wheels MAX Cinema Controller

The distinction recognizes NODO's haptic and simulated inertia design innovation for film production.

Announcing the 2025 Cincinnati Consumer Choice Award Winners

CINCINNATI, OHIO / ACCESS Newswire / February 24, 2025 / Consumer Choice Award is pleased to announce the 2025 award recipients in the Cincinnati region. These businesses have been meticulously selected through independent market research, reflecting their commitment to excellence and unparalleled service in their city. Consumer Choice Award celebrates those who have consistently set the benchmark for quality and customer satisfaction. Congratulations to the 2025 Cincinnati Consumer Choice Award Winners.

Conservatives win German vote as far-right makes record gains

Germany's conservatives won Sunday's elections, with their leader Friedrich Merz set to become the next chancellor, followed by the far-right AfD in second place after record gains, according to exit polls.

'Captain America' slips but clings to N. America box office lead

Marvel and Disney's "Captain America: Brave New World" clung to the top of the North American box office this weekend despite a steep drop from its opening, earning an estimated $28.2 million, analysts said Sunday.

Germans vote under shadow of far-right surge, Trump

Germans began voting Sunday in a pivotal election, with the conservatives the strong favourites after a campaign rocked by a far-right surge and the dramatic return of US President Donald Trump.

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