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Kenyan farmers turn to bugs as organic demand grows

Kenyan farmer George Muturi says the stinky wooden shack teeming with redworms has helped rescue his land from the soil degradation caused by chemical fertilisers.

'His feet are his pillars': Nepal para swimmer gives all for Asian glory

Every morning Harka Man Gharti slices into the blue water of a swimming pool in Nepal's capital Kathmandu, chasing a dream that stretches far beyond its 25 metres.

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E.W. Smith Roofing Inc. Recognized For Longstanding Excellence In Roofing With 2026 Consumer Choice Award

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 14, 2026 / Consumer Choice Award is proud to announce that E.W. Smith Roofing Inc. has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Roofing category for Toronto Central. This recognition marks the company's fourteenth Consumer Choice Award win, reflecting its consistent reputation for quality workmanship and customer satisfaction.

New River Electrical Corporation Appoints Jeff Barlow as Vice President, General Counsel

Experienced legal executive joins employee-owned electrical contractor to support enterprise growth, governance, and long-term independence.

GEE Group Announces Filing of a Universal Shelf Registration Statement on Form S-3 for Financial Flexibility

JACKSONVILLE, FL / ACCESS Newswire / May 14, 2026 / GEE Group Inc. (NYSE American:JOB) together with its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the "Company," "GEE Group," "our" or "we"), a provider of professional staffing services and human resource solutions, today announced that it filed a "Universal Shelf Registration Statement" on Form S-3 with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC").

GEE Group Announces Improved Financial Results for the Fiscal 2026 Second Quarter and Year-to-Date

Increases in Direct Hire Placements, Gross Margins and Expense Reductions Drive Profitability

Akkodis Recognized in HFS Horizons 2026 Report for Enterprise Ready Agentic AI Services

Global analyst firm positions Akkodis as an Enterprise Innovator in agentic AI services

Lexus Of Oakville Recognized for Redefining the Luxury Dealership Experience With 2026 Consumer Choice Award

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 14, 2026 / Consumer Choice Award is proud to announce that Lexus of Oakville has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Automobile Dealers - Lexus category for the Greater Toronto Area. This recognition reflects the dealership's commitment to delivering a premium customer experience that extends far beyond the purchase of a vehicle.

S&P 500, Nasdaq end at records as oil prices retreat

Major Wall Street stock indices shrugged off a surprisingly big jump in US inflation Wednesday and pushed to fresh records on artificial intelligence bullishness and hopes for ths US-China summit.

Warsh confirmed as Fed chair as central bank faces Trump assault

The US Senate on Wednesday confirmed Kevin Warsh as the new Federal Reserve chairman to lead a central bank whose independence is under attack and with inflation at a three-year high.

From Black Death to Covid, ships have long hosted outbreaks

A deadly outbreak on a cruise liner is just the latest in a long history of infectious diseases spreading rapidly in the cramped confines of ships, from the Black Death to Covid.

Stocks rise ahead of US-China summit

Stock markets drifted higher Wednesday as investors awaited a high-stakes summit between the United States and China, while oil prices diverged as Middle East peace talks stalled.

US wholesale prices jump 6.0% year-on-year in April, highest since 2022

Wholesale prices in the United States rose sharply in April, lifted by a surge in energy costs related to the Iran war, registering their highest 12-month increase in more than three years.

Stocks waver, oil steady ahead of US-China summit as Iran talks stall

Stock markets were mixed Wednesday and oil prices steadied but remained above $100 a barrel as investors awaited a high-stakes summit between the United States and China, and Middle East peace talks stalled.

War in Middle East: latest developments

Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war:

Real Madrid win legal battle over Bernabeu concert noise

Real Madrid said Wednesday they have won a legal battle in their dispute with a residents association complaining about "noise pollution" generated by concerts held at their Santiago Bernabeu stadium.

EU won't ban LGBTQ 'conversion therapy' but will push states to act

The European Union will not ban "conversion therapy" targeting LGBTQ people, but will push member states to take action against such practices, it said Wednesday.

Trump arrives in China for superpower summit with Xi

US President Donald Trump landed in Beijing on Wednesday for a high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping aimed at easing deep tensions between the rival superpowers.

Chinese tech giant Alibaba posts profit drop amid AI drive

Chinese tech giant Alibaba said Wednesday that net profit dropped by nearly a fifth during its most recent fiscal year, weighed by challenges in the domestic economy and an expensive push into artificial intelligence.

Stocks rise ahead of US-China summit as Iran talks stall

Stock markets mostly rose on Wednesday as investors awaited a high-stakes summit between the leaders of the United States and China, as Middle East peace talks stalled.

Nissan expects return to profit after huge loss

Nissan projected Wednesday a small net profit this year after posting a huge loss for the second year running, with the Japanese automaker saying it has "moved beyond recovery".

Asian stocks mixed on US-Iran impasse, AI setbacks

Asian stocks were mixed on Wednesday as markets digested the lack of progress towards Middle East peace and setbacks that rattled the boom in AI technology.

'Short of blue-collar workers': Ukraine's battle for labour

After fleeing Russia's advancing army and resettling in the central industrial hub of Dnipro, Ukrainian worker Anatoliy Synkov had no trouble finding a job.

Asian stocks fall on US-Iran impasse, AI setbacks

Asian stocks fell on Wednesday as markets digested the lack of progress towards Middle East peace and setbacks that rattled the boom in AI technology.

EU to ease train travel with one journey, one ticket rules

The EU could force railway companies to sell rivals' tickets on their websites and share data with booking platforms under plans to be unveiled Wednesday aiming to boost train travel, sources said.

Musk 'wanted 90%' of OpenAI, Altman tells feisty tech titan trial

Elon Musk was obsessed with trying to control OpenAI, the artificial intelligence company's CEO Sam Altman said Tuesday at a blockbuster trial that saw him spar with lawyers representing the worth's wealthiest man.

Paramount defends Warner bid amid California probe

Paramount Skydance has defended its attempt to buy the legendary Warner Bros. studio, in a letter to California's top lawyer whose office is probing the $110 billion bid, US media reported Tuesday.

Sport Beach Announces Initial Programming Lineup for Cannes 2026 Alongside Key Brands and Athletes

New athletes joining the programming include Ken Griffey Jr., Noah Lyles, CC Sabathia, Maria Sharapova, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Tara Davis-Woodhall and Hunter Woodhall

The Global Intelligence Corridor: TGI AMIRON Alliance Unveils Multi-Continental Sovereign AI Expansion from the Silk Road to the Panama Canal

New Infrastructure Plans Initiative Merges Modular Liquid-Cooled Data Centers with Global "AXINOD™ Academy" to Bridge the AI Talent Gap and Secure National Data Assets

ImageWorks Display Wins GOLD at the Shop! OMA Awards for Breville Brand Expression Display

Award-winning Breville brand expression display scales premium, education-led shopping across 300+ stores.

ECM Releases Technical Note on PCB Stator Motors for High-Performance Reaction Wheel Systems

ECM101, authored by ECM's R&D team and CTO Steven Shaw, Ph.D. illustrates how ECM's air-core axial flux motors enable fast, smooth, and precise attitude control for satellites, robotics, and stabilization platforms while reducing system mass and complexity.

FINTECH.TV Launches "Capital Markets: Americas to Mena" -- A Daily Two-Hour Live Show Bridging the Gulf and Wall Street

Premiering June 1, 2026, with Raghda Ibraheem anchoring from Dubai alongside Johny Fernandez at the New York Stock Exchange, plus new correspondents in Abu Dhabi and Cairo

Veterans With Tax Debt May Qualify for Special IRS Relief - Clear Start Tax Highlights Programs Many Service Members Overlook

From combat zone extensions to disability pay exclusions, veterans have access to tax provisions that most never claim.

SMX And the Plastic Reset: How Verified Recycling May Determine the Future Cost of Modern Life

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 13, 2026 / The economics of plastic are entering a new phase. What was once assumed to be cheap, abundant, and endlessly available is now being tested by conflict, oil volatility, tariffs, resource pressure, and supply chain disruption. For SMX (NASDAQ:SMX), that shift points to a larger reality: verified recycled materials may soon become essential to keeping modern manufacturing stable, affordable, and resilient.

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