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TikTok to pay $400 mn settlement in US children's privacy case

TikTok and parent company ByteDance have agreed to pay $400 million to settle a lawsuit with the US Department of Justice over claims that the video-sharing platform violated federal children's privacy laws, the department announced on Friday.

Bolivia's Paz forced to fire economy minister in mid-crisis

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz was forced to fire his economy minister on Friday after legislators voted to remove him for ducking questions about his handling of a severe economic crisis.

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Brazil's Lula urges tariffs resolution in call with Trump

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio da Silva urged US counterpart Donald Trump in a phone call on Friday to resolve their countries' trade dispute, saying US tariffs were imposed on "baseless" grounds.

US, Canada work to wrap up trade deal ahead of looming deadline

The United States and Canada were back at the negotiating table Friday, with the clock ticking down to a midnight deadline when punishing new US tariffs kick in.

Bolivian economy minister fired after Congress vote

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz fired his economy minister on Friday after legislators voted to remove him for failing to appear before Congress to answer questions about his handling of a severe economic crisis.

Trump announces temporary tariff relief on ground beef imports

President Donald Trump announced Friday that the United States would temporarily allow a greater volume of foreign beef imports, in his latest bid to lower costs for American consumers as midterm elections approach.

Aligned Launches $ALIGN, the Native Token of Its Full Ethereum Stack

Aligned allows fintechs and institutions to build financial products on Ethereum, with one-click solutions for wallets, rollups, interoperability, and zero-knowledge services.

MEXC Lists Ondo Tokenized Stock Moderna (MRNAON), Expanding Access to U.S. Biotech Exposure

MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, has listed the MRNAON/USDT trading pair on Spot, giving users a new opportunity to access U.S. stock markets as part of its expanding lineup of Ondo tokenized stock offerings.

Stocks tread cautiously as traders weigh US Treasury action

Global stock markets traded cautiously on Friday as investors assessed the US Treasury's effort to push down long-term borrowing costs, which spiked this week.

STARTRADER Launches XAUUSD247, Extending Gold CFD Access Across the Full Week

The new instrument provides XAUUSD247 quotes during weekends and overnight hours, subject to scheduled maintenance windows.

Drovix Launches In-House Multi-Asset Liquidity and Execution Stack for Sub-Millisecond Fills, Tighter Spreads

Drovix (MU) Ltd, licensed by the Financial Services Commission of Mauritius as an Investment Dealer (Full Service Dealer, license GB21026813) and acting as a principal execution counterparty, has brought its institutional liquidity and execution stack to market, opening aggregated multi-asset OTC liquidity to brokers, hedge funds, family offices and proprietary trading firms through a single counterparty relationship.

In US mining hub, black lung rates soar

John used to love to go fishing with his son. But at age 45, after 20 years working in the coal mines of West Virginia, physical activity has become nearly impossible.

GEE Group Inc. Announces Cooperation Agreement With Star Equity Fund

Reiterates Commitment to Strengthen Corporate GovernanceAgrees to Board Declassification

Replays Now Available from RedChip's "Beyond the Index" ETF Investor Conference

ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / August 21, 2026 / RedChip Companies, an industry leader in investor relations, media, and research for microcap and small-cap companies, today announced that on-demand replays from its Beyond the Index: The Next Generation of ETF Investing virtual investor conference, held August 19, 2026, are now available.

Sentinel Net Lease Announces Final Closing of Sentinel Opportunity Fund I

$101 million portfolio closes with 100% occupancy, and a 10.4-year weighted average lease term

Join Clinch Resources' Live Investor Webinar: Building a Leading U.S. Metallurgical Coal Producer with Near-Term Cash Flow

Learn how Clinch is advancing fully permitted, infrastructure-backed metallurgical coal assets toward production in the Central Appalachian basinDiscover why the Company's low-cost production profile, strategic resource base, and multiple embedded growth opportunities position it for long-term value creation

US, Canada 'very close' to trade deal, Ottawa says, as details emerge

The United States and Canada are "very close" to a final trade deal, the top Canadian negotiator said Thursday after talks with President Donald Trump's team.

US stocks fall as bond yields rebound despite Treasury moves, oil rises

Wall Street stocks fell Thursday as government bond yields rebounded despite a fresh pledge from US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to push yields lower.

MemeCore Arrives on Nasdaq Through $1 Billion Landmark Treasury Transaction

MemeCore Principals Enter into a US$1.0 Billion Strategic Transaction with Nasdaq-Listed ZeroStack. Landmark Transaction Establishes Strategic Equity Position and Expands MemeCore’s Reach Across Decentralized AI, Digital Assets and Public Markets

US, Canada resume talks to finalize trade deal as details emerge

US and Canadian negotiators resumed trade talks shortly after midday Thursday, as both countries push to finalize a deal to avert new tariffs threatened by President Donald Trump.

Walmart reports mixed results as gas prices drag on US sales growth

Walmart reported mixed results Thursday, topping analyst estimates but experiencing slower US sales growth as consumers contended with lofty gasoline prices due to the US-Iran war.

ARKBRIDGE’s David Mali Highlights AI-Driven Risk Management at the Finance Magnates London Summit

David Mali of ARKBRIDGE at the Finance Magnates London Summit 2025 in London, discussing the growing role of AI and technology in modern trading and risk management.

Evergrande's Xu Jiayin: from real-estate tycoon to life in prison

Once China's richest man, disgraced property tycoon Xu Jiayin looked worn as a court in China handed the now white-haired Evergrande founder a life sentence on Thursday.

BYDFi Joins Coinfest Asia 2026, Connecting with Institutions, Builders and Traders in Bali

Global crypto exchange BYDFi is participating as a Gold Sponsor at Coinfest Asia 2026, taking place August 20-21 at Melasti Beach in Bali. Positioned as “The World’s Crypto Festival Built for Institutions, Builders & Traders,” the event brings together participants across digital assets, finance, technology, and trading. Attendees can meet the BYDFi team at Booth A1 throughout the two-day event.

Prince Harry: key dates in life of returning UK royal

With Prince Harry and his wife Meghan set for an imminent return to Britain, here are some of the key dates in his life:

Oil jumps on Iran war tensions, offsetting bond yield fears

European stocks fell Thursday after oil prices rose further on a threat by Washington of "economic warfare" against Iran, outweighing the relief sparked by the United States stepping in push down high government bond yields that could threaten economic growth.

PrimeXBT Expands Swap-Free Trading to PXTrader 2.0

PrimeXBT, a global multi-asset broker, has expanded its Swap-Free offering to PXTrader 2.0, giving traders access to both Swap-Free and Extended Swap-Free accounts on its proprietary Crypto and CFD trading platform.

Asian stocks rally as US Treasury steps in to ease bond fears

Asian markets rallied Thursday after the US Treasury said it would "at least double" the amount of long-term bonds to push down borrowing costs, after they surged this week to near two-decade highs.

What property giant Evergrande's sentence means for China's economy

For property giant Evergrande, the face of China's real estate woes, an excruciating saga that has dragged on for years culminated on Thursday with court rulings ordering fines and jail terms.

In Senegal's Saint-Louis, traces of slave-trading past fade away

A dilapidated two-century-old building in Saint-Louis, Senegal bears testament to the island's little-known past as part of the transatlantic slave trade, the traces of which are quickly and quietly disappearing from view.

US national debt exceeds $40 trillion for first time

The US gross national debt has surged past $40 trillion for the first time, government data showed Wednesday, outstripping earlier forecasts at a pace fuelled in part by President Donald Trump's invalidated tariffs.

Eric Mausner and Justin Guido of Mausner Group Injury Lawyers Named to 2027 Best Lawyers in America(R)

Miami attorneys recognized for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs as Mausner Group continues its growth across Florida

10 Ricci Law Firm Attorneys Selected for Best Lawyers in America(R) Recognition

North Carolina personal injury and workers' compensation law firm earns statewide recognition

First Breach Begins Trading on NASDAQ Under Ticker Symbol "FBDT"

Expanding American Defense Manufacturing Through Vertically Integrated Ammunition Production, Strategic Partnerships and Next Generation Drone Technologies

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