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VW chief warns carmaker's situation 'more than critical'

Volkswagen's CEO warned Sunday the company was in a "more than critical" state ahead of meetings with the car giant's staff where he will defend the company's savings plans.

Thousands expected at Sweden climate demo as election looms

Around 10,000 people are expected to turn out for a climate demonstration in Stockholm on Sunday, according to Swedish police and organisers, just weeks ahead of a general election where the issue is among voters' top concerns.

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Blockbuster US job gains ruffle Wall Street

Forecast-beating US jobs data rattled Wall Street on Friday as investors saw increased chances of an interest rate hike.

Strong US job growth beats expectations in May, firming recent gains

US job growth surged past expectations in May with the unemployment rate remaining steady, as the labor market in the world's largest economy showed signs of firming after months of turbulence.

Nvidia's Huang arrives in South Korea with 'surprises', bets on robotics

Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang arrived in Seoul Friday for a packed schedule of meetings with tech leaders, promising "some surprises" for South Korea while predicting robotics will be the country's next major growth sector.

Irish slump drags eurozone economy into red in first quarter

The eurozone recorded an unexpected contraction in the first three months of 2026 due to a steep slump in Ireland's economic figures, according to revised data issued on Friday.

Oil dips, equities diverge on MIdeast, AI trades

Oil prices slipped and stock markets were mixed Friday as traders reacted to Mideast war developments and concerns over the AI sector.

Crypto scammers prey on French victims from Albania

Despite facing up to 10 years in jail on fraud charges for allegedly luring people into putting their savings into an Albania-based cryptocurrency investment scam, Jon shows zero remorse.

Asian stocks take another hit from AI, Mideast worries

Asian equities went into reverse Friday on continued worries about the AI trade after disappointing forecasts from chip titan Broadcom, while investors were also keeping a wary eye on stuttering Middle East peace efforts.

Join Calidi Biotherapeutics' Exclusive Live Investor Webinar and Q&A Session on June 9

ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / June 5, 2026 / RedChip Companies will host an investor webinar with Calidi Biotherapeutics, Inc. (NYSE American:CLDI) ("Calidi" or "the Company") on June 9, 2026, at 4:15 p.m. ET.

Join Avalon's Exclusive Live Investor Webinar and Q&A Session on June 8

ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / June 5, 2026 / RedChip Companies will host an investor webinar with Avalon Advanced Materials Inc. (TSX:AVL)(OTCQB:AVLNF) ("Avalon") on June 8, 2026, at 4:15 p.m. ET.

Letter 1058 Starts a 30-Day Countdown - Clear Start Tax Explains What the IRS's Final Notice of Intent to Levy Really Means

Buried in the IRS's Standard Collection Sequence is a Single Piece of Mail - Letter 1058, Also Issued as LT11 - That Starts a 30-Day Window Before Wages, Bank Accounts or Other Property Can Be Seized

SpaceX IPO: rockets, AI losses and Musk in control

SpaceX is inviting investors to bet on Elon Musk's vision of AI data centers in space and humans on Mars.

Oil drops, stocks mostly higher despite AI concerns

Oil prices and the dollar retreated Thursday as traders tracked conflicting developments in the Middle East war, while equity markets mostly rose despite a disappointing outlook from US chipmaker Broadcom weighing upon AI stocks.

Hungary drops charges against organisers of banned Pride marches

Hungarian prosecutors said Thursday they had dropped charges against organisers of last year's Pride marches, citing a landmark ruling from the EU's top court.

Oil drops, stocks mixed on Mideast war, AI uncertainty

Oil prices and the dollar retreated Thursday while stock markets were mixed as traders reacted to conflicting events in the Middle East war and the artificial intelligence industry.

MEXC Tops New Contract Listings in CoinGecko's 2026 State of Crypto Perpetuals Report

MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, ranked No. 1 in new perpetual contract listings among all major centralized exchanges globally, according to CoinGecko's newly released 2026 State of Crypto Perpetuals Report. Beyond leading in new contract listings, MEXC also ranked among the top four exchanges globally in open interest market share and established itself as a key participant in global perpetual trading volume.

Vast astronaut mission kicks off commercial race to replace ISS

The race to replace the ageing International Space Station is heating up after US company Vast announced a mission to fly an astronaut to its planned Haven-1 station next year.

Iran leader says dealt enemies 'decisive blow' in Mideast war

Iran's supreme leader said Thursday that the United States and Israel had been dealt a "decisive blow" in the Middle East war, after the government reported "no tangible progress" in negotiations on ending the conflict.

SpaceX seeks a record $75 bn in stock market debut

SpaceX, the rockets-to-AI behemoth led by Elon Musk, aims to raise $75 billion in the biggest initial share sale ever, as the world's richest person pursues data centers in space and a trip to Mars.

Asian stocks drop on AI, rate hike worries as Lebanon deal hits oil

Asian stocks sank Thursday after a disappointing forecast by chip giant Broadcom stoked concerns about the AI trade, while stronger-than-expected US data compounded speculation the Federal Reserve could hike interest rates.

From poplars to pistachios, Afghans rediscover the value of trees

Under the shade of recently planted poplars in northeastern Afghanistan, village leader Ghulam Ali Poya is proud to see residents rediscover the value of trees after years of wartime deforestation.

Indonesian rupiah falls to record low against US dollar

Indonesia's rupiah hit its weakest level ever against the dollar on Thursday, breaching the psychological 18,000 threshold amid concerns about the country's economy amid surging energy costs.

Stocks drop on AI, rate hike worries as Lebanon deal hits oil

Stocks sank Thursday after a disappointing forecast by chip giant Broadcom stoked concerns about the AI trade, while stronger-than-expected US data compounded speculation the Federal Reserve could hike interest rates.

US House votes to curb Trump on Iran war as talks stall

The US House of Representatives has backed a resolution seeking to halt American military action in Iran -- a symbolic move that deals a political blow to President Donald Trump as efforts to find a deal with Tehran stagnate.

Tim Berners-Lee calls for AI to preserve 'original values' of web

World Wide Web pioneer Tim Berners-Lee says he wants to see artificial intelligence preserve "the original values" of his invention while allowing users to filter personal data sent to tech giants.

South Korean adoptees sue Denmark over right to know birth families

Eight South Korean-born adoptees are suing Denmark for its role in their illegal adoptions decades ago, demanding the state admit responsibility for covering up their origins.

Aeon Acquisition I Corp. Announces Closing of $125 Million Initial Public Offering

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / June 4, 2026 / Aeon Acquisition I Corp. (the "Company") today announced the closing of its initial public offering of 12,500,000 units at an offering price of $10.00 per unit. Each unit is comprised of one Class A ordinary share, one redeemable warrant to purchase one Class A ordinary share at a price of $11.50 per share subject to certain adjustments, and one right to receive one-fourth (1/4) of one Class A ordinary share upon consummation of the Company's initial business combination.

ECM Publishes Technical Note on the Role of Air-Core PCB Stator Motors in the Next Generation of Human-Machine Interaction

ECM100, the latest engineering technical note from ECM's R&D team led by Dr. Steven Shaw, Ph.D., shows how eliminating cogging torque at the motor level is the key to building haptic systems, robots, simulators, and interactive systems that feel genuinely natural to the humans using them.

RedChip Showcases Public Companies Driving Technological Innovation at June 10 Virtual Investor Conference

ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / June 4, 2026 / RedChip Companies, an industry leader in investor relations, media, and research for microcap and small-cap companies, today announced its upcoming virtual investor conference, Future Tech: Profiting from Technologies Transforming Work, Life, and Industry, taking place June 10, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET.

Fortun Holdings to Present at the Planet MicroCap Las Vegas 2026 Investor Conference

MIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / June 4, 2026 / Fortun Holdings, Corp., (OTCID:LRGR), operating through its Fortun-branded subsidiaries, today announced that management will be presenting at the Planet MicroCap Las Vegas 2026 Investor Conference Powered by MicroCapClub on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 2 PM PT at the Bellagio Resort & Hotel. Yoel Damas, Chief Executive Officer of Fortun Holdings, Corp., will be hosting the presentation and answering questions at the conclusion.

Horizon Aircraft Appoints Richard Alexander as Chief Engineer of Certified Programs

Former Bombardier, Vertical Aerospace, and CAE engineering leader will help drive the development and certification of Horizon Aircraft's next-generation hybrid eVTOL

NASA ends mission after loss of Mars probe

NASA said Wednesday it will end its mission to study the atmosphere and evolution of Mars after its probe went silent for six months.

SpaceX aims to raise record $75 bn in stock market debut

SpaceX, the rocket and satellite company led by US billionaire Elon Musk, aims to raise approximately $75 billion in a record initial public offering, the company said in a regulatory filing on Wednesday, valuing the company at $1.765 trillion.

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