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Unions rip American Airlines CEO on performance

American Airlines CEO Robert Isom faced pressure Monday from labor unions frustrated with the carrier's financial performance and handling of recent weather disruptions.

Jury told that Meta, Google 'engineered addiction' at landmark US trial

Meta and Google-owned YouTube were accused Monday of pushing highly addictive apps on children as a landmark social media trial began in earnest in a California court.

Five employees of Canadian mining company confirmed dead in Mexico

Mexican prosecutors on Monday confirmed the deaths of five of 10 employees of a Canadian mining company who were kidnapped two weeks ago in Mexico's violence-plagued Sinaloa state.

Three missing employees of Canadian miner found dead in Mexico

Three of the 10 employees of a Canadian mining company who were kidnapped two weeks ago in Mexico's violence-plagued Sinaloa state have been found dead, Mexico's Mining Chamber said Monday.

Meta, Google face jury in landmark US addiction trial

Meta and Google-owned YouTube were vilified Monday for "engineering addiction" as a landmark social media trial began in earnest in a California court.

Epstein accomplice Maxwell seeks Trump clemency before testimony

Jeffrey Epstein's accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell refused on Monday to answer questions from a congressional panel but said she was prepared to speak if granted clemency by President Donald Trump.

Some striking NY nurses reach deal with employers

More than 10,000 striking New York nurses reached a deal with their hospital employers that will increase salaries by more than 12 percent over three years, the nursing union said Monday.

Emergency measures kick in as Cuban fuel supplies dwindle under US pressure

Havana's streets were eerily quiet Monday as emergency measures to conserve Cuba's fast-dwindling fuel supplies kicked in to counteract the paralyzing effects of economic pressure from US President Donald Trump.

EU chief backs Made-in-Europe push for 'strategic' sectors

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Monday backed a push to favour European firms over foreign rivals in "strategic" fields, ahead of a leaders' meeting on boosting the bloc's competitiveness.

AI chatbots give bad health advice, research finds

Next time you're considering consulting Dr ChatGPT, perhaps think again.

Iran steps up arrests while remaining positive on US talks

Iran stepped up its crackdown on Monday after recent protests, with more arrests, while holding the door open to Washington for further nuclear negotiations.

Bank of France governor Francois Villeroy de Galhau to step down in June

Bank of France governor Francois Villeroy de Galhau, who is also a member of the European Central Bank's rate-setting Governing Council, will step down in June, the bank said Monday.

Tokyo stocks hit record high after Japanese premier wins vote

Japanese stocks surged to a record high Monday as investors cheered Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's victory in a snap parliamentary election, helping sentiment across Asia after a strong Wall Street finish ahead of the weekend.

EU warns Meta it must open up WhatsApp to rival AI chatbots

The EU executive on Monday told Meta to give rival chatbots access to WhatsApp after an antitrust probe found the US giant to be in breach of the bloc's competition rules.

Stocks track Wall St rally as Tokyo hits record on Takaichi win

Japanese stocks surged to a record high Monday following Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's election win, while healthy gains across the rest of Asia and Europe tracked a rally on Wall Street.

Lies, horror, trauma: Kenyans recount forced Russian recruitment

The scars on Victor's forearm remind him constantly of the day a Ukrainian drone attacked him after he was forcibly conscripted, like hundreds of young Kenyans, into the Russian army.

Japan restarts world's biggest nuclear plant again

Japan switched on the world's biggest nuclear power plant again on Monday, its operator said, after an earlier attempt was quickly suspended due to a minor glitch.

Japan's Takaichi may struggle to soothe voters and markets

Japanese stocks soared to record highs Monday after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's election triumph, but experts warned that the country's first woman leader could struggle to keep both voters and markets happy.

'Want to go home': Indonesian crew abandoned off Africa demand wages

Abandoned for months on their fishing boat off West Africa, Indonesian sailor Surono and his shipmates face a dilemma: return home without almost a year's wages or stay on the docked vessel.

Arguments to begin in key US social media addiction trial

Arguments are set to begin Monday in a landmark US trial that could establish a legal precedent on whether social media companies deliberately designed their platforms to lead to addiction in children.

RedChip Fintech & DATS Conference Replays Now Available Featuring Public Companies Shaping the Future of Digital Finance

ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / February 9, 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 Fintech & Digital Asset Treasury Strategy (DATS) Virtual Investor Conference, held February 4, 2026, are now available.

TGI Announces Official Dissolution of Shelly North Carolina (SNC) Acquisition

MIAMI, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / February 9, 2026 / TGI SOLAR POWER GROUP (OTCMarkets:TSPG) ("TGI"), a diversified technology and environmentally efficient real estate development company, hereby announces the dissolution of the previously announced agreement to acquire Shelly North Carolina, Inc. (January 23, 2023).

Stagwell (STGW) Agencies Deliver Impactful Moments Around Super Bowl LX

72andSunny, Allison, Anomaly, Code and Theory, Colle McVoy, Crispin, Gold Rabbit Sports, The Harris Poll, HarrisX, HUNTER, JetFuel, The Marketing Cloud's HarrisQuest and The People Platform, Movers+Shakers, SPORT BEACH, and TEAM delivered powerful work before, during, and after the big game2 Spots Earned Top 10 Honors from USA Today Ad Meter

SMX's $250 Million Capital Commitment Is About Time, Not Dilution

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / February 9, 2026 / Capital is easy to misunderstand in public markets. Too often, it's treated as a static number rather than a strategic tool. In reality, capital only matters if it alters how a company operates once it's in place. Otherwise, it's just a figure on a page, impressive in theory and inert in practice.

JTC Team Companies to Present in Webull Corporate Connect Webinar Series Happening February 10-11, 2026

Register for the two-day virtual event here

SMX Aligns $250 Million Capital Commitment With a Multi-Year Execution Horizon

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / February 9, 2026 / Capital only matters if it changes how a company operates. Otherwise, it's just a number on a page, impressive in theory and inert in practice. What matters most is whether capital removes execution constraints or simply delays them, and whether it helps build durable platforms or short-cycle stories.

IRS Bank Levies Can Drain Accounts in Days - Clear Start Tax Explains Why Timing Is Everything

Tax professionals warn that delayed action can leave taxpayers with little time to protect their funds once a levy hits

Bonk, Inc. Reports January Net Revenue of $2.46 Million from BONK.fun Interest; Monthly Income Surges 68%

Reconciled On-Chain Data Confirms $2,464,116 in Actual Received Income for January; Annualized Run Rate Approaches $30 Million

Sands & Associates Wins 2026 Consumer Choice Award for Licensed Insolvency Trustee in Vancouver, Surrey, Abbotsford, Kelowna and Victoria

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / February 9, 2026 / Sands & Associates, British Columbia's largest firm of Licensed Insolvency Trustees, has been awarded the 2026 Consumer Choice Award in the Licensed Insolvency Trustee category for Vancouver, Surrey, Abbotsford, Kelowna and Victoria. Recognized for its compassionate, client-focused approach and trusted financial-recovery expertise, Sands & Associates continues to lead the province in helping individuals and families achieve a financial fresh start.

Resolve Legal Group Receives Consumer Choice Award for Family Law in Southern Alberta

CALGARY, ALBERTA / ACCESS Newswire / February 9, 2026 / Resolve Legal Group has been recognized with the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the Family Law category for Southern Alberta. This recognition reflects the firm's unwavering dedication to delivering exceptional legal representation while providing clients with comprehensive, wraparound support services.

Zakhary Rhinoplasty & Facial Plastic Surgery Clinic Wins Consumer Choice Award for Excellence in Cosmetic Procedures

CALGARY, ALBERTA / ACCESS Newswire / February 9, 2026 / Zakhary Rhinoplasty & Facial Plastic Surgery Clinic, led by Dr. Kristina Zakhary, has been recognized with the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the Cosmetic Procedures category for Southern Alberta. This honour highlights the clinic's longstanding reputation for excellence in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, as well as its dedication to patient-centred care.

Money Mentors Wins Consumer Choice Award for Credit & Debt Counselling Services in Northern Alberta

EDMONTON, AB / ACCESS Newswire / February 9, 2026 / Money Mentors, an accredited non-profit credit counselling agency serving Albertans since 1997, has been awarded the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the Credit & Debt Counselling Services category for Northern Alberta. Recognized for its high-integrity service, client-centred education programs and its role as the exclusive provider of the Orderly Payment of Debts (OPD) program on behalf of the Government of Alberta, Money Mentors continues to set the standard for financial wellness and debt relief counselling in the region.

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