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Aussie Rules fires appeals chair over ruling on anti-gay slur

Australian Rules football said Saturday it has fired the chair of its appeals board after it reduced a player's penalty for using a homophobic slur because offensive language was "commonplace" on the field.

Billionaire Elon Musk enters courtroom showdown with OpenAI

Jury selection is to begin Monday in a high-profile legal battle between billionaire Elon Musk and artificial intelligence startup OpenAI, which he accuses of betraying its non-profit mission.

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RightCapital Launches Advanced Business Planning Features, Enabling Advisors to Deliver Expanded Value and Clarity to Business Owners

Advisors can now model clients' businesses into their financial plans, ensuring their complex needs are taken into account.

Elevate Festival 2025 Welcomes Top U.S. Tech Leaders to Toronto

Canada's leading tech festival welcomes top U.S. and global AI innovators to its 7th annual event, October 7-9. Media accreditation is now open. Apply here.

Chile presidential contender vows to deport 'all' undocumented migrants

Chile's far-right presidential candidate, Jose Antonio Kast, one of the favorites to succeed leftist leader Gabriel Boric in November's vote, vowed Monday to deport "all" undocumented migrants if victorious.

Strength in Nvidia, Apple helps lift US equities to new records

Wall Street stocks shook off early weakness and forged higher Monday as some leading tech giants helped lift major Wall Street indices to fresh all-time highs.

14 killed as rival Ecuadoran inmates fight with guns, explosives

Inmates in Ecuador fought each other with guns and explosives in a riot that left 13 prisoners and a guard dead, police said Monday.

US mulls economic lifeline for ally Argentina

The US Treasury said Monday it stood ready to "do what is needed" to support Argentina's economy, as President Javier Milei battles to calm jittery financial markets.

Museum or sheikh? World's second largest diamond awaits home

The world's second largest diamond could soon find a new home in a museum or a sheikh's collection -- but first needs to be properly evaluated, the Belgian firm holding it told AFP Monday.

Google fights breakup of ad tech business in US court

Google faced a fresh federal court test on Monday as US government lawyers asked a judge to order the breakup of the search engine giant's ad technology business.

Stocks steady ahead of key US inflation data

Wall Street saw off an early bout of profit-taking on Monday as investors looked for clues to the US Federal Reserve's next interest rate move.

Clashes as tens of thousands join pro-Palestinian demos in Italy

Tens of thousands of people protested on Monday across Italy as part of a day of action to "denounce the genocide in Gaza", with blockades, strikes and marches that descended into clashes with police in Milan.

Stocks turn lower ahead of key US inflation data

Stocks mostly fell on Monday as investors booked profits from a record-setting streak and looked for clues to the US Federal Reserve's next interest rate move.

Frenchman denies killing wife in case that captivated France

A French father of two went on trial Monday charged with the murder of his wife, denying he killed her in a case that captivated France since her disappearance at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic in December 2020.

Spanish bank BBVA raises offer for rival Sabadell

Spanish banking giant BBVA raised its takeover offer for Sabadell on Monday as it seeks to lure its smaller rival's shareholders before the October 7 deadline to accept its hostile bid.

Nigerian women protest for reserved seats in parliament

Hundreds of women protested in the Nigerian capital Monday to push for a bill that would add women-only seats in the Senate and House of Representatives.

Stocks mixed ahead of week's key US inflation data

Stock markets fluctuated Monday as investors looked ahead to key US inflation data later in the week for clues on next interest-rate move by the Federal Reserve.

Experts question Albania's AI-generated minister

Last week, Albania announced that an AI-generated minister would take charge of a new public tenders portfolio.

New boss of Germany's crisis-hit railways vows 'new start'

The new chief of Germany's beleaguered rail network vowed Monday to make a new start, with the state-owned operator widely criticised for deteriorating services.

Markets mixed as traders take stock after Fed-fuelled rally

Stock markets fluctuated Monday as investors took a step back after last week's rally fuelled by the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut.

Climate goals and fossil fuel plans don't add up, experts say

Countries are still planning to increase production of fossil fuels to levels incompatible with global commitments on climate change, according to new research published on Monday.

Amazon faces US trial over alleged Prime subscription tricks

Amazon goes to trial on Monday in a US government lawsuit that accuses the e-commerce giant of using tricks to enroll millions of customers in its Prime subscription service and then making it nearly impossible to cancel.

Burkina's LGBTQ community fears 'witch hunt' after anti-gay law

Quentin, like others in Burkina Faso, fears a new anti-gay law will spark a "witch hunt" against the already at-risk LGBTQ community, which has been forced even further underground.

Asian markets mixed as traders take stock after Fed-fuelled rally

Asian markets fluctuated between gains and losses Monday as investors took a step back after last week's rally fuelled by the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut.

MSC Industrial Supply Co. to Webcast Review of Fiscal 2025 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results

MELVILLE, NY AND DAVIDSON, NC / ACCESS Newswire / September 22, 2025 / MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO. (NYSE:MSM), a premier distributor of Metalworking and Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) products and services to industrial customers throughout North America, today announced that the Company's conference call to review its fiscal year 2025 fourth quarter and full year results, as well as its current operations, will be broadcast online live on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

After 30 Years, Are We Failing? COP 29 Asked the Question; SMX Provides the Answer

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / September 22, 2025 / "After 30 years, the question is, are we failing? We must seize what may be our last opportunity." With that statement at COP 29 - the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference - Prime Minister Russell Dlamini of Eswatini gave voice to a reality the world can no longer ignore. The intent behind these gatherings is genuine. Leaders and negotiators arrive determined to chart a better course for humanity. But sincerity is not the same as success.

Bimergen Energy Engages RedChip Companies to Lead Investor Relations Efforts

ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / September 22, 2025 / RedChip Companies ("RedChip"), an international investor relations, media, and research firm, today announced that it has been engaged by Bimergen Energy Corporation [OTCQB:BESS], ("the Company" or "Bimergen"), a developer of utility-scale battery energy storage projects and an independent power provider, to lead its investor relations efforts.

The UN's COP 29 Climate Summit Showed the Challenge; SMX Shows the Solution (NASDAQ: SMX)

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / September 22, 2025 / The world is drowning in conferences. COP 29, the latest UN Climate Change Summit, came and went like the 28 before it, filled with lofty promises, carefully crafted communiqués, and expenses that could fund an actual recycling plant. The headlines don't change. The applause doesn't change. Even the quotes have a ring of similarity. This year, UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned: "We are in the midst of a climate crisis… humanity and the planet are hurtling towards catastrophe."

IRS Says Inherited Retirement Accounts Could Mean New Tax Bills - Clear Start Tax Warns Beneficiaries to Review Rules

Heirs facing stricter withdrawal deadlines may owe more to the IRS than expected.

Studio 12 Celebrates 7 Years of Recognition With 2025 Consumer Choice Award in Saskatoon

SASKATOON, SK / ACCESS Newswire / September 22, 2025 / Studio 12 has been recognised with the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the Music School category for Saskatoon. This marks the studio's 7th consecutive recognition, celebrating its role as a leading provider of performing arts education for more than 16 years.

K & S Contracting Inc. Wins 2025 Consumer Choice Award for Waterproofing and Foundation Repair in Saskatoon

SASKATOON, SK / ACCESS Newswire / September 22, 2025 / K & S Contracting Inc. has been recognised with the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the Waterproofing and Foundation Repair category for Saskatoon. This award highlights the company's reputation for integrity, quality workmanship, and a strong commitment to client satisfaction across Saskatchewan.

Apprentices breathe new life into historic Savile Row

Beneath the old-world exterior of a tailor's on London's famed Savile Row, the workshop where the magic happens is more youthful than ever as aspiring coatmakers vie for competitive apprenticeships.

Warmer climate boosts north German vineyards, for now

The morning sun shines on lush vines as harvesters pick grapes. The hillside vineyard looks like it could be in Italy but lies near Berlin, where climate change has transformed winemaking.

White House says $100,000 H-1B visa fee to be one-time payment

The White House issued a major clarification Saturday to its new H-1B visa policy that had rattled the tech industry a day earlier, saying a $100,000 fee will be a "one-time" payment imposed only on new applicants.

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