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Argentine MPs approve bill to allow mining in glaciers

Argentine MPs approved a bill early Thursday promoted by President Javier Milei that authorizes mining in ecologically sensitive areas of glaciers and permafrost, and has outraged environmentalists.

Crude rises, stocks fall on fears over nascent Iran ceasefire

Oil prices climbed and stocks fell Thursday on fears over the nascent US-Iran ceasefire after Tehran threatened to resume hostilities after Israel launched a major bombardment of Lebanon.

Mines vs glaciers: Argentine MPs weigh key environmental reform

Argentine MPs on Wednesday inched closer to adopting a bill promoted by President Javier Milei that authorizes mining in ecologically sensitive areas of glaciers and permafrost.

Inc. Names Epique Realty No. 1 on the 2026 List of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the Southwest

Epique scores top spot on 2026 Inc. List of Fastest Growing SW Private Company With 2-Year Growth of 13,387.%

FINTECH.TV and Comercio TV Launch Pulso del Mercado, The First Daily Live Spanish-Language Financial Show on the Floor of the New York Stock Exchange

New daily show debuts in late May, bringing Spanish-language financial news and market analysis to a global audience of millions from Wall Street's most iconic stage

Stagwell (STGW) Appoints Lena Petersen as Chief Brand and Communications Officer

Petersen will elevate Stagwell's brand identity as the global network enters its next phase of growth driven by AI-innovation

GPOPlus+ Launches First National Ad Campaign to Expand DSD Network

Building on a 6x increase in revenue over the past three years, GPOPlus+ is now targeting the 5 to 35 store chain segment and advancing its data-driven growth strategy at the NACS SOI Summit.

Meta releases first new AI model since shaking up team

Meta on Wednesday released an artificial intelligence model, Muse Spark, it touts as smarter and faster than what it offered before shaking up its Superintelligence Labs unit.

Mediators to 'fragile' US-Iran truce urge restraint as violations reported

The mediators of a fragile US-Iran ceasefire urged all sides Wednesday to respect the truce as Gulf states endured attacks and Israel launched a massive bombing of Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon.

Suspect remains silent in Swiss bar fire probe

A former fire safety official in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana remained silent when questioned Wednesday by prosecutors investigating a deadly New Year blaze, his lawyer said.

Oil prices plunge, stocks surge on US-Iran ceasefire

Oil and gas prices plunged, stock markets soared and the dollar retreated Wednesday after the United States and Iran agreed to a temporary ceasefire that includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Researchers unmask trade in nude images on Telegram

Tens of thousands of intimate images of women have been traded without the subjects' consent in Telegram groups and channels, researchers said Wednesday, calling for the platform to combat the practice.

German factory orders rise in February but energy shock looms

German industrial orders rebounded in February due to strong overseas demand, data showed Wednesday, but officials warned that the Middle East war energy shock would likely derail the positive momentum.

Crude prices plunge, stocks surge as US and Iran agree ceasefire

Oil prices plunged Wednesday while stocks rallied after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that will see Tehran temporarily reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz.

FRMO Announces Passing of CEO Murray Stahl

WHITE PLAINS, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 8, 2026 / We at FRMO Corp. ("FRMO") announce with deep sorrow that Murray Stahl - the company's Chief Executive Officer and leading light - passed away suddenly on April 7, 2026.

New Retirement Planning Book Launches as Market Volatility Tests Pre-Retirees and Retirees Nationwide

Wealth Advisor and Author Chris Owens announces the April 21 release of Retire REGAL®: The Holy Grail of Retirement - an integrated five-part planning framework for Americans approaching retirement or already in it - as Owens Financial Group pledges to donate $70 per copy sold on launch day to the National Humane Society through Care to Roar™

FRP Holdings, Inc. Announces Release Date for Its 2025 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Earnings and Details for the Earnings Conference Call

JACKSONVILLE, FL / ACCESS Newswire / April 8, 2026 / On March 31, 2026, FRP Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPH) announced that it had filed a Form 12b-25, Notification of Late Filing, with the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. The Company and its independent auditors needed the additional time to complete the year end audit process and the delay in filing was not the result of any disagreements with the Company's independent auditors on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure.

Horizon Kinetics Holding Corporation Announces Passing of CEO Murray Stahl

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 8, 2026 / We at Horizon Kinetics Holding Corporation announce with deep sorrow that Murray Stahl-the company's Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and leading light-passed away suddenly on April 7, 2026.

EON Resources Inc. Announces Iran Conflict has Accelerated Drilling, Workover and Acquisition Plans

HOUSTON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / April 8, 2026 / EON Resources Inc. (NYSE American:EONR) ("EON" or the "Company") is an independent upstream energy company with 20,000 leasehold acres in the Permian Basin. The fields have a total of 750 producing and injection wells producing over 1,000 barrels of oil per day. Today, the Company announced that the Company took advantage of the latest spike in oil prices over $110 to fully hedge 75 percent of net production through 2027. This action facilitates favorable lending rates from conventional banks for potential capital raises for the acceleration of workovers, drilling and acquisitions in 2026.

IDC Defines the Next Era of Technology Intelligence with the Introduction of IDC Quanta(TM) at Directions 2026

New AI-powered platform establishes an embedded intelligence layer for the AI economy, delivering decision-grade insight

Vacarya Reaches 400 Short-Term Rental Properties Across North America

The milestone reflects Vacarya's growth as a company that helps operators enter short-term rentals without buying property, then launch with brand and infrastructure already behind them.

Horizon Aircraft and MHIRJ Join Forces to Advance Regional Air Mobility

Promising collaboration with MHI RJ Aviation Group (MHIRJ) will advance the development of the Cavorite X7 through specialist engineering services and deep regional aviation expertise

Marketing Security Demos Head to Digital Marketing Europe 2026

LISBON, PT / ACCESS Newswire / April 8, 2026 / Spider Labs will participate in Digital Marketing Europe 2026, taking place in Lisbon, Portugal from April 14 to 16, 2026. During the event, the team will host an exhibition booth featuring hands-on product demos of its core solutions: Spider AF Ad Fraud Protection, Fake Lead Protection, and SiteScan. Visitors to the Spider Labs booth will be able to explore how the company helps marketers improve campaign quality, protect lead pipelines, and strengthen website security through hands-on, product-led demonstrations.

Pakistan makes last-minute bid to avert Trump threat to destroy Iran

Pakistan made a last-minute proposal Tuesday to avert catastrophic US attacks on Iran, hours ahead of a deadline set by President Donald Trump who warned a "whole civilization will die tonight".

Global stocks mostly fall ahead of Trump's deadline for Iran

Global stock markets mostly retreated Tuesday as investors braced for US President Donald Trump's looming deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face devastating attacks.

Iran says ready for anything after Trump warns 'whole civilization will die'

Iran said on Tuesday it was prepared for any eventuality, after US President Donald Trump warned "a whole civilization will die" if the Islamic republic did not heed a looming deadline to open the Strait of Hormuz.

Pershing Square unveils transaction valuing Universal Music at 55 bn euros

American hedge fund Pershing Square, led by the activist investor Bill Ackman, announced Tuesday a transaction valuing Universal Music Group at up to 55 billion euros, saying it believed the music giant was undervalued by stock markets.

Oil rises, stocks fall ahead of Trump's Iran deadline

Oil prices jumped and stocks slumped on Tuesday after US-Israeli strikes on the key Iranian oil export terminal of Kharg island, with investors bracing for US President Donald Trump's looming deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face devastating attacks.

Oil rises, stocks fall as Trump's Iran deadline looms

Oil prices jumped Tuesday and stocks fell after US-Israeli strikes on the key Iranian oil export terminal of Kharg island, with investors bracing for US President Donald Trump's looming deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face devastating attacks.

Oil, stocks rise as Trump's Iran deadline looms

Oil prices and stocks rose Tuesday as investors weighed the chances of Iran meeting US President Donald Trump's looming deadline to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz or face devastating infrastructure attacks.

US fund Pershing Square launches takeover bid for Universal Music

American hedge fund Pershing Square, led by the activist investor Bill Ackman, announced Tuesday that it had offered to buy Universal Music Group in a merger, saying it believed the music giant was undervalued by stock markets.

In Algeria, Saint Augustine's city anticipates Pope Leo's visit

On Algeria's sparkling Mediterranean coast, the city of Annaba is teeming with excitement as the one-time home of Saint Augustine readies for the country's first visit by a Catholic pontiff.

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