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UK set for cautious budget as borrowing costs climb

Britain's finance minister John Healey will unveil his first budget Wednesday, as he juggles commitments to defence spending and easing household bills with little financial room to manoeuvre.

'They don't care about us': Trump food aid cuts leave Americans struggling and angry

Christine, a retired widow in Arizona, placed food staples in her cart at a charity food distribution event -- as she's had to do monthly since the Trump administration slashed federal food assistance programs.

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Trump tariffs could push up inflation: senior Fed official

US President Donald Trump's tariff plans could increase inflation by as much as 1.2 percentage points if they are fully implemented, a senior Federal Reserve official said Wednesday.

White House says Trump to announce auto tariffs Wednesday

US President Donald Trump will announce tariffs on auto imports to the country Wednesday, the White House said in a move set to fuel tensions with trading partners ahead of further promised levies next week.

Global stocks drop as US tariff uncertainty lingers

Global stock markets mostly slipped Wednesday as investors digested conflicting signals from President Donald Trump about his coming wave of tariffs.

Canada PM Carney details fund to protect auto industry against Trump

Prime Minister Mark Carney on Wednesday announced support for "all-in-Canada" auto manufacturing, escalating trade protection in response to US President Donald Trump's threat to "shut down" the northern country's auto industry.

Laughs, scandals, politics? France's most shocking TV host moves on

Barely a week goes by in France without headlines about Cyril Hanouna, a scandal-plagued talkshow host with possible political ambitions who is set to end his hit broadcast on Wednesday.

Prince Harry resigns from Africa charity after 'devastating' row

Prince Harry said he had quit as patron of a charity he founded in southern Africa almost 20 years ago with a "heavy heart" amid a bitter boardroom battle, in a new blow to the royal living in self-exile.

Apple says Indonesia iPhone sales ban ends in April

Teach giant Apple announced on Wednesday the iPhone 16 will be available in Indonesia from next month, indicating the sales ban in Southeast Asia's biggest economy had been lifted.

UK slashes growth forecast, cuts public spending

The UK government halved its 2025 growth forecast on Wednesday as it made billions of pounds of spendings cuts to shore up the public purse in the face of economic headwinds.

US may miss out on green tech boom: Germany

Europe must seize on the "huge economic opportunities" offered by the green technology boom, Germany said Wednesday -- adding it was up to the United States if it decided to miss out.

China drinks chain Mixue profits spike 40% in 2024

Chinese drinks company Mixue Group, which has surpassed McDonald's and Starbucks in store count to become the world's largest food and beverage chain, reported a spike in profits on Wednesday as it laid out further expansion plans.

Prince Harry resigns from southern Africa charity

Prince Harry has quit as patron of a charity he founded in southern Africa almost 20 years ago in honour of his mother Princess Diana after a bitter boardroom battle.

Global stocks mixed as US tariff uncertainty lingers

Global stock markets diverged Wednesday as investors remained cautious ahead of the coming wave of US President Donald Trump's tariffs.

China chip insiders eye stronger global ties despite trade tensions

Industry insiders at a semiconductor trade fair in Shanghai urged more cooperation between the Chinese chip sector and the rest of the world, despite growing trade tensions with Washington.

S. Korea govt responsible for international adoption fraud: inquiry

A South Korean official enquiry said Wednesday the government was responsible for abuse in international adoptions of local children, including record fabrication and inadequate consent, and recommended an official state apology.

Over a billion pounds of Coke plastic waste to enter waterways: study

By 2030, Coca-Cola products will account for an estimated 1.33 billion pounds (602,000 metric tons) of plastic waste entering the world's oceans and waterways each year, according to a stark new analysis published Wednesday by the nonprofit Oceana.

UK set to cut public spending by billions of pounds

Britain's finance minister Rachel Reeves is set to detail billions of pounds of spending cuts in her Spring Statement on Wednesday to address the country's ailing public finances.

Lula urges Mercosur-Japan deal to counter Trump protectionism

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva called Wednesday for a trade deal between South America's Mercosur bloc and Japan to counter growing US protectionism.

Stocks mostly rise on trade optimism, but Trump uncertainty lingers

Lingering hopes that Donald Trump's planned tariff blitz next week will not be as painful as feared lifted most Asian markets Wednesday, though uncertainty about the president's policies and the US economy tempered optimism.

Poisoned legacy of Albania's steel city

Once the pride of Albania's communist regime, the giant Elbasan metals complex is now one of the most polluted sites in the Balkans, burdened with hundreds of thousands of tonnes of waste, much of it hazardous.

ECB pushes back against calls for looser bank rules

The European Central Bank has pushed back against calls to loosen rules for eurozone banks despite fears they could fall behind US rivals if President Donald Trump implements major deregulation.

Filipinos see pathway from poverty with virtual assistant jobs

Nathalie Mago's work day begins after she's tucked her three daughters into bed and flicked off the lights in their house north of the Philippine capital Manila.

Inspire Veterinary Partners Announces Closing of up to $6.0 Million Registered Direct Offering Priced At-The-Market Under Nasdaq Rules

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA / ACCESS Newswire / March 26, 2025 / Inspire Veterinary Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ:IVP) ("Inspire" or the "Company"), an owner and provider of pet health care services throughout the U.S., today announced it has closed a securities purchase agreement with an investor to purchase 1,092,896 shares of its common stock (or pre-funded warrants in lieu thereof), Series A warrants to purchase 1,092,896 shares of common stock and Series B warrants to purchase 1,092,896 shares of common stock, pursuant to a registered direct offering for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $2.0 million (the "Offering").The Series A warrants will be exercisable beginning on the effective date of stockholder approval of the issuance of the shares issuable upon exercise of the warrants (the "Stockholder Approval Date") and will expire five years from the Stockholder Approval Date. The Series B warrants will be exercisable beginning on the Stockholder Approval Date and will expire 18 months from the Stockholder Approval Date. The purchase price for one share of common stock (or pre-funded warrants in lieu thereof) and accompanying two warrants is $1.83. Approximately $2.0 million will be funded in full upon the closing of the Offering, and up to an additional $4.0 million may be funded upon full cash exercise of the warrants. No assurance can be given that any of the warrants will be exercised.

Horizon Kinetics Holding Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Annual Results

Annual and Fourth Quarter 2024 Highlights:Revenues of $57.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of 21.0%Revenues of $19.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, an increase of 81.8%Net income attributable to Horizon Kinetics Holding Corporation of $75.8 million and $92.5 million, or $4.07 and $5.07 per common share for the three months and year ended December 31, 2024, respectivelyAssets under management ("AUM") grew to $9.8 billion as of December 31, 2024, an increase of 18% for the fourth quarter and 52% for the year ended December 31, 2024Board of Directors declares a $0.107 per share dividend

Equum Medical Partners with NCHN to Enhance Rural Healthcare Access Through Telehealth

Equum Medical and NCHN Collaborate to Expand Telehealth Access for Rural Healthcare Providers, Address Workforce Shortages, and Enhance Patient Outcomes

tZERO's Special Purpose Broker Dealer to Facilitate OTC Digital Asset Securities Transactions for Its Customers

As a natural extension of its digital asset securities custodial business, tZERO's Special Purpose Broker Dealer can now broker transactions for its customers on a non-custodial basis

Gryphon Digital Mining to Host Fourth Quarter and FY 2024 Earnings Conference Call

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA / ACCESS Newswire / March 26, 2025 / Gryphon Digital Mining, Inc. (Nasdaq:GRYP) ("Gryphon" or the "Company"), an innovative venture in the Bitcoin mining and AI space, announced today that management will host a conference call on March 31, 2024 at 4:30 PM Eastern Time to discuss results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024.

Liberty Personal Loans Help Property Owners Prepare for Successful Sales

With recent growth in Australian house prices, Liberty says personal loans could support sellers to elevate their property before listing.

DealFlow Events Launches 'DealFlow Discovery Days' with Inaugural Focus on Nuclear Energy

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 26, 2025 / DealFlow Events, a leader in hosting business and investment conferences since 2003, is proud to announce the launch of its latest initiative, DealFlow Discovery Days. This new series is designed to explore emerging sectors and investment themes, providing professionals with in-depth insights and networking platforms. The inaugural one-day event, DealFlow Discovery Day: Nuclear Energy, is scheduled for May 22, 2025, in New York City.

Rentokil Initial PLC Announces Annual Financial Report

Annual Report and Annual General Meeting

Stocks edge out gains as fears ease over next Trump tariffs

Global equities eked out some gains Tuesday with Wall Street largely advancing while European stocks made modest progress as concerns eased over upcoming tariffs from US President Donald Trump.

Back in the pink: Senegal salt lake gets its colour back

The waters of Senegal's Lake Retba are back to their famous pink hues three years after floods washed away their rosy tinge -- and businessfolk and tourists are thrilled.

Lesotho's king warns nation will reel from Trump cuts

Lesotho will suffer from Donald Trump's aid cuts and stands to lose up to 40,000 jobs if the US president also cancels a trade pact granting duty-free access to the American market, the monarch of the tiny southern African kingdom warned ahead of a trip to Europe on Wednesday.

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