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Musk accuses Ukraine of violating Starlink's terms of service

Tech tycoon Elon Musk accused Ukraine on Saturday of violating Starlink's terms of service by using it for "drone strikes to kill people", after tension between Washington and Kyiv over disruptions to the SpaceX-made network crucial to the Ukrainian army's operations.

Expo Contratista Announces 10th Edition in Dallas, Spotlighting Latino Construction Businesses and Workforce Development

October 1-2, 2027, event at Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas will feature Latino Build Show workshops and technical demonstrations.

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Czech driverless train hits open track

A rail line linking two northern Czech towns is testing Europe's first driverless train operating in an open environment, its developer told AFP on Tuesday.

US trade gap shrinks on imports retreat as tariffs fuel worries

The US trade gap narrowed in June, government data showed Tuesday, as imports pulled back more than exports while businesses grappled with President Donald Trump's tariffs on allies and competitors alike.

US data deflates stocks rebound

A stock market rebound lost traction on Tuesday after data showed inflation gathering steam in the US, complicating the picture for interest rate cuts.

'Human presence': French volunteers protect sheep from wolves

Carrying staffs like shepherds, Sophie Morice-Couteau and Geoffroy Galliot inspect the nets of a sheepfold on a steep slope in the Baronnies massif, part of their daily mission to keep wolves away.

Swiss president rushes to US to avert steep tariffs

Switzerland's president and economy minister were due to fly to Washington on Tuesday in a last-minute push to stop steep new tariffs that have blindsided the Alpine country.

German car sales jump in July but market still weak

New car sales in Germany posted a big rise in July, official data showed Tuesday, but analysts warned against sounding the all-clear for Europe's top auto market.

Stocks climb tracking tariffs, US Fed

European and Asian stock markets rose Tuesday as tariff threats eased and as investors grow increasingly confident that the US Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next month.

UN starts new bid to forge plastics treaty amid 'global crisis'

Nations must resolve the global plastics crisis, the head of UN talks told negotiators from 180 countries gathered in Geneva on Tuesday to forge a landmark treaty on eliminating the life-threatening waste.

Oil giant BP surprises with better than expected earnings

Oil giant BP, which recently pivoted away from green energy, posted Tuesday better-than-expected quarterly earnings and announced a fresh review of costs.

UK-France migrant returns deal takes effect

A "one-in, one-out" deal in which Britain can return some migrants who cross the Channel in small boats back to France came into force on Tuesday, the UK government announced.

Oil giant BP returns to profit in second quarter

British energy group BP on Tuesday posted a net profit for the second quarter, in contrast to weaker results from energy rivals, as lower exceptional charges offset falling oil prices.

Saudi Aramco profit drops for 10th straight quarter

Oil giant Saudi Aramco announced its 10th straight drop in quarterly profits on Tuesday as a slump in prices hit revenues, putting more pressure on the key driver of the Saudi economy.

Saudi Aramco profit drops 22 percent on lower prices

Saudi Aramco's profit slid 22 percent in the second quarter to 85 billion riyals ($22.67 billion) as a slump in prices hit revenues, the oil giant said on Tuesday.

Gabon forest cave reveals clues about prehistoric central Africa

In Gabon's sprawling forest, archaeologists dig for ancient clues that could unlock the secrets of how prehistoric humans lived and interacted in the changing landscape of central Africa.

With six months to go, Winter Games organisers say they'll be ready

Six months before the start of the Winter Olympics, Italian organisers say that, after years of ups and downs, they are on schedule.

Stella Rimington, first woman to lead UK's MI5 dies at 90

Stella Rimington, the first woman to head the UK's domestic secret service MI5, has died at the age of 90, the spy agency announced on Monday.

Price Benowitz Announces 3rd Annual Project Backpack Distribution for Local Students

Firm to distribute 1,000 backpacks to students in need in Bladensburg and Landover.

MechMaxx: Young NYC Agri-Tech Brand Launches STL1000 Mini Skid Steer, Bringing a Fresh Face to a Traditionally Boring Industry

A disruptive agricultural and industrial equipment company blends innovative products, modern marketing, and upcoming customer experiences to reshape the market.

Qollateral Now Offering Up to $10 Million in Same-Day Loans Against Fine Jewelry, Investment-Grade Diamonds, and Rare Colored Stones

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / August 5, 2025 / Earlier this year, Qollateral announced its new $10 million limit for same-day loans. The lending firm is now expanding the program to include luxury jewelry loans, backed by fine jewelry, diamonds, and even rare colored gemstones like rubies, emeralds, and sapphires. That program extends to both in-person service at Qollateral's NYC headquarters and fully insured virtual lending for clients nationwide.

RightCapital Launches RightExpress(TM): A Transformative Way for Advisors to Deliver Focused, Actionable Plans to Prospects

Advisors can Leverage RightExpress to Revolutionize Their Prospecting Approach.

SMX Scores Institutional Growth Backing of $11 Million, Up To $20 Million YTD

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / August 5, 2025 / SMX (Security Matters) PLC (NASDAQ:SMX), a company transforming supply chain transparency through technology that links physical products to tamper-proof digital records, announced in its latest 6-K filing that it has entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with institutional investors for $11 million. This agreement could bring SMX's total capital raised in 2025 to approximately $20 million, pending full execution of all funding tranches.

Safe & Green Holdings Corp. Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire Rock Springs Energy Group

MIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / August 5, 2025 / Safe & Green Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ:SGBX) ("Safe & Green" or the "Company"), a leading developer of sustainable solutions and modular infrastructure, today announced that it has entered into a non-binding Letter of Intent to acquire Rock Springs Energy Group LLC, located in Rock Springs, Wyoming.

WalkerHughes Deepens Commitment to Acquired Agencies With Strategic Hire of Alison Heitzmans

Experienced Change Leader Joins as Senior Manager of M&A Integrations to Champion Seamless Transitions and People-First Growth

SMX (Security Matters) Secures $11M in Growth Capital, Pushing 2025 Total Up To $20M

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / August 5, 2025 / SMX (Security Matters) PLC (NASDAQ:SMX), a company revolutionizing supply chain transparency through technology that connects physical goods to secure digital records, today announced in a 6-K filing the signing of a Securities Purchase Agreement with institutional investors for up to $11 million in convertible note financing. With this transaction, SMX's total capital raised in 2025 can reach approximately $20 million, pending full execution of all funding tranches.

Rakower Law PLLC Investigates Claims On Behalf Of Warrant Holders Of BRC, Inc. Following Recent Ruling

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / August 5, 2025 / Rakower Law PLLC is actively investigating claims on behalf of public warrant holders of BRC, Inc. ("BRC") (NYSE: BRCC). This investigation arises from an action in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, Tang Capital Partners, LP v. BRC Inc., case number 1:22-cv-03476-RWL, in which the plaintiff established that BRC wrongfully denied it the right to exercise public warrants of BRC from March 11, 2022 through May 4, 2022, based upon the false assertion that exercise required an effective SEC Form S-1 resale registration statement.

SMX Announces Up To $11.0 Million Convertible Note Offering

NEW YORK, NY AND SINGAPORE / ACCESS Newswire / August 5, 2025 / SMX (Security Matters) PLC (NASDAQ:SMX)(NASDAQ:SMXWW), a leader in providing "physical to digital" solutions for a circular economy, today announced the execution and first closing of a securities purchase agreement with institutional investors for the purchase and sale of 12 month, convertible promissory notes for an aggregate purchase price of up to $11.0 million, in a private placement transaction.

Tesla approves $29 bn in shares to Musk as court case rumbles on

Tesla announced an "interim" compensation award worth about $29 billion for Elon Musk on Monday, asserting the need to retain the controversial CEO at a moment of fierce competition for top talent.

Stocks rebound on US rate cut bets

Most stock markets bounced on Monday on hopes of US interest rate cuts after weak jobs figures raised concerns about the world's top economy.

Swiss eye 'more attractive' offer for Trump after tariff shock

Switzerland said on Monday it was ready to make a better offer to the United States to avoid steep tariffs that are expected to take effect this week.

Trump says will name new economics data official this week

US President Donald Trump said Monday that he would pick an "exceptional replacement" to his labor statistics chief -- after ordering her dismissal as a new report showed weakness in the US jobs market.

Stocks mostly rise as traders boost US rate cut bets

Most stock markets bounced on Monday as hopes for US interest rate cuts rose following a sharp slowdown in jobs growth that raised concerns about the world's top economy.

BP makes largest oil, gas discovery in 25 years off Brazil

Britain's BP announced Monday it made its biggest oil and gas discovery in 25 years off the coast of Brazil, as it shifts back to its fossil fuel business.

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