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More American women holding multiple jobs as high costs sting

Cindy Dionicio is a waitress, a saleswoman and a cleaner -- sometimes all in the same day. Like her, nearly nine million US workers hold multiple jobs, squeezed by high costs of living.

Britney Spears sells rights to her music catalog: US media

US singer Britney Spears has become the latest musician to sell the rights to her catalog that includes hits like "...Baby One More Time" and "Oops!...I Did It Again," US media reported Tuesday.

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Equity markets mostly down as traders eye US jobs data

Equity markets mostly fell Thursday as the rally that has characterised the start of the year paused with investors looking ahead to the release of key US jobs data this week.

Dancing isn't enough: industry pushes for practical robots

Humanoid robots danced, somersaulted, dealt blackjack and played ping-pong at the Consumer Electronics Show this week, but some in the industry are impatient for them to become more useful, not just a promise of things to come.

Cambodia to liquidate bank founded by accused scam boss

A Cambodian bank founded by accused scam boss Chen Zhi, who has been indicted by the United States over multibillion-dollar fraud and extradited to China, was ordered liquidated Thursday, Cambodia's central bank said.

Farmers enter Paris on tractors in protest at trade deal

French farmers rolled into Paris on tractors Thursday morning in a show of dissent against a free trade deal they fear will create unfair competition.

Startups go public in litmus test for Chinese AI

Leading Chinese artificial intelligence startup Zhipu AI soared as it went public in Hong Kong on Thursday, a day before rival MiniMax also makes its market debut in a litmus test for the country's rapidly developing sector.

Asian markets mixed as traders eye US jobs data

Asian markets were mixed Thursday as the rally that has characterised the start of the year paused with investors looking ahead to the release of key US jobs data this week.

Why Material Traceability Is Becoming a Balance-Sheet Issue for Emerging Tech Firms

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / January 8, 2026 / For companies operating at the intersection of sustainability and supply-chain technology, financial structure is increasingly part of the story.

Your Gold Bar Has a Better Memory Than You Do: How SMX Could Track Precious Metals

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / January 8, 2026 / Once upon a time, gold and silver lived mysterious lives. They were mined somewhere far away, melted down, traded hands in hushed rooms, stashed in vaults, worn on fingers, and occasionally lost in the couch cushions of history. Where did they come from? Who owned them before you? Were they responsibly sourced-or did they take a shady detour through a few international borders?

SMX Strengthens Balance Sheet and Eliminates Corporate-Level Convertible Indebtedness

Full conversion of convertible notes reduces long-term liabilities, removes potential equity overhang, and helps position SMX to advance project development and circular-materials strategy

'One Battle After Another' leads SAG's Actor Awards noms with seven

Paul Thomas Anderson's politically charged "One Battle After Another" on Wednesday set a record for nominations for the Screen Actors Guild's influential Actor Awards with seven, staking its claim to Oscars frontrunner status.

US oil giant Chevron interested in Russian Lukoil's foreign assets: report

US oil giant Chevron and private equity firm Quantum Capital Group have partnered on a bid for sanctioned Russian oil company Lukoil's international assets, valued at $22 billion, the Financial Times reported Wednesday.

AI helps pave the way for self-driving cars

Even if Elon Musk's dream of robotaxis for everyone is a long way off, sleek electric cars powered by artificial intelligence packed the Consumer Electronics Show, promising to liberate people from the tedium of driving.

Oil wavers as Trump flags Venezuela shipments, US seizes tankers

Oil prices wavered Wednesday after President Donald Trump said Venezuela would turn over millions of barrels to the United States and seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker.

US private sector hiring rebounds in December but misses expectations

Hiring in the US private sector bounced back in December, data from payroll firm ADP showed on Wednesday, but the figure still missed analyst expectations as the employment market cools.

US attempts to seize Russia-flagged oil tanker in Atlantic

The United States has started an operation to seize a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic after it evaded a partial blockade around Venezuela, multiple US media said Wednesday.

Warner Bros rejects updated Paramount takeover bid, backs Netflix deal

The board of entertainment and news giant Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) urged shareholders Wednesday to reject an updated takeover bid by rival Paramount, saying it is inferior to Netflix's offer.

'I don't': AI wedding vows fall foul of Dutch law

A Dutch court broke the hearts of a couple after ruling that their marriage, whose wedding vows were drafted with the help of artificial intelligence, was not valid.

Oil falls as Trump flags Venezuela shipments, stocks waver

Oil prices extended losses Wednesday after President Donald Trump said Venezuela would turn over millions of barrels to the United States, while equities wavered after a record-breaking start to the year.

Oil extends losses as Trump flags Venezuela shipments, stocks mixed

Oil extended losses Wednesday after Donald Trump said Venezuela would turn over millions of barrels to the United States, while equities were mixed after a record-breaking start to the year.

Nollywood meets Bollywood: filmmaker fuses Indian, Nigerian culture

The greeting "namaste" associated with yoga and the Pidgin word for trouble, "wahala", widely used across the world thanks to Afrobeats, speak to Indian and Nigerian influences on the English language.

US car market expected to moderate in 2026

Auto industry experts expect US car sales to moderate in 2026 after last year's churn of trade announcements and environmental policy changes spurred increased sales.

Strasbourg face pitfalls of multi-club system as Chelsea take Rosenior

The departure of Strasbourg coach Liam Rosenior to take over as Chelsea manager has exposed the harsh realities of multi-club ownership, which is gaining ground across the world but causing discord between supporters and teams.

Nvidia CEO praises robots as 'AI immigrants'

Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang described robots as "AI immigrants" on Tuesday, arguing they could solve a global labor shortage that is hampering manufacturing.

De Rito Partners Development Inc. Announces Future Development of the Automall at Halo Vista

Automall at Halo Vista is located in one of the fastest-growing regions

Magnifi Financial Partners with Greenlight(R) to Help Parents Raise Financially Smart Kids and Teens

Magnifi is proud to be the first credit union in the Midwest to offer this innovative solution integrated into its digital banking experience through Q2's Accelerator program.

Dude, Where's My Weed? (Relax - SMX Knows)

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 7, 2026 / Cannabis has officially grown up. Somewhere between legalization and lab testing, weed went from "don't ask questions" to "please submit your documentation in triplicate." And yet, tracking it all has remained surprisingly messy.

Michael P. McCarthy Named Principal at Sterling Organization

Mr. McCarthy has been an integral member of the team at Sterling since joining the firm 20 years ago. He most recently served as Senior Managing Director of Fund Management and Analytics.

Stagwell Aligns Media and Commerce Companies under Global Chair Slavi Samardzija

Samardzija to serve in this new role while continuing role of Stagwell's Chief Data and Platforms Officer

Pacific Avenue Capital Partners Closes Sale of Emerald Textiles to PureStar Linen Group

LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESS Newswire / January 7, 2026 / An affiliate of Pacific Avenue Capital Partners ("Pacific Avenue") is pleased to announce the sale of Emerald Textiles ("Emerald") to Purestar Linen Group ("PureStar"), a leading North American provider of outsourced laundry services to the hospitality industry.

VVater Awarded Multimillion Dollar Contract by Fortune 50 Food & Beverage Manufacturer

VVater will convert 40K gallons of contaminated water per day at U.S. facility

SPORT BEACH Levels Up: Stagwell (STGW) Announces Creation of SPORT BEACH Business Unit to Advance Sports Marketing

NEW YORK, NY AND LAS VEGAS, NV / ACCESS Newswire / January 7, 2026 / Stagwell (NASDAQ:STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, announced at the inaugural SPORT BEACH Tech Summit that SPORT BEACH will become its own business unit dedicated to serving as the premiere place to connect athletes, brands, and creatives through lived experiences - building communities that drive real growth.

Working Two Jobs? Clear Start Tax Warns Withholding Errors Are Creating Unexpected IRS Bills

Tax professionals say multiple income streams often lead to under-withholding, leaving workers surprised by tax balances they didn't anticipate.

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