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Union warns of 'conflict' as Volkswagen eyes mass job cuts

Volkswagen workers staged protests nationwide Thursday as unions warned of "major conflict" if the struggling German car giant pushes ahead with what could be the global auto industry's biggest restructuring.

Cocoa lynchpin sees chocolate lovers make hesitant return

Barry Callebaut, one of the world's biggest chocolate makers, signalled Thursday that chocoholics are starting to replenish their stocks after being stung by inflation.

EU parliament greenlights digital euro

EU lawmakers on Thursday backed kickstarting negotiations on creating a digital version of the euro, as the European Union races to introduce the currency.

French yachtswoman set to break new barriers in Route du Rhum

French skipper Alexia Barrier is set to make history when she competes in the transatlantic single-handed Route du Rhum yacht race in November.

German exports rise despite Iran war headwinds

German exports unexpectedly rose in May, their fourth straight monthly increase, official data showed Thursday, as Europe's biggest economy defied headwinds from the Iran war.

US, Iran trade new strikes ahead of Khamenei burial

The United States and Iran traded new strikes on Thursday that killed several people in the Islamic republic as Iranian authorities prepared for the burial of longtime supreme leader Ali Khamenei.

Unions to protest as Volkswagen thrashes out job cut plans

German auto giant Volkswagen's management meet Thursday to thrash out plans for what could be the biggest ever restructuring in the global auto industry, with unions set to protest any mass job cuts.

EU moves closer to kicking kids off social media

Restrictions on children's use of social media in the European Union could come as early as this summer, as a long-awaited expert report next week is expected to recommend limiting minors' access to online platforms.

Fermi Inc. Prices Upsized Offering of $375 Million of Convertible Senior Notes - Dilution Offset Until $14.64 per Share

DALLAS, TX / ACCESS Newswire / July 9, 2026 / Fermi Inc. (NASDAQ:FRMI)(LSE:FRMI), operating as Fermi America™ ("Fermi" or the "Company") today announced the upsized pricing of 5.00% convertible senior notes due 2031 (the "Notes") in an aggregate principal amount of $375 million (the "Offering") to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). The Company also granted to the initial purchasers of the Notes an option to purchase, for settlement within 13-day period from the date of initial issuance of the Notes, up to an additional $56.25 million aggregate principal amount of Notes. The sale of the Notes is scheduled to close on July 14, 2026, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

Fermi Inc. Announces Proposed Offering of $350 Million of Convertible Senior Notes with Capped Call Anti-Dilution Protection

DALLAS, TX / ACCESS Newswire / July 9, 2026 / Fermi Inc. (NASDAQ:FRMI)(LSE:FRMI), operating as Fermi America™ ("Fermi" or the "Company") today announced its intention to offer, subject to market conditions and other factors, $350 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2031 (the "Notes") to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). In connection with the offering, the Company expects to grant to the initial purchasers of the Notes an option to purchase, for settlement within a 13-day period from the date of initial issuance of the Notes, up to an additional $52.5 million aggregate principal amount of Notes. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering (including any additional proceeds resulting from the exercise by the initial purchasers of their option to purchase the additional Notes) to purchase privately negotiated capped call transactions to offset share dilution and the remainder for general corporate purposes.

Join Alliance Entertainment's Exclusive Live Investor Webinar and Q&A Session on July 23

ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / July 9, 2026 / RedChip Companies will host an investor webinar on July 23, 2026, at 4:15 p.m. ET with Alliance Entertainment Holding Corp. (NASDAQ:AENT).

Dr. Amr El Adl Sets a New Benchmark in Global Real Estate Investment

MBG Developments takes a pioneering step in exporting Egyptian real estate to the USA and Europe, while unveiling its latest project, Diplo East, in the heart of the Diplomatic District at Egypt's New Capital.

Retirement Income Mistakes: 5 Potential Errors That Can Threaten Your Financial Security

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA / ACCESS Newswire / July 9, 2026 / Many people spend their working years focused on accumulating assets. They contribute to their 401(k)s, IRAs, brokerage accounts, and savings plans with the hope that one day they will have enough money to retire comfortably.

Terravanta Power Systems to Break Ground on New Geothermal Energy Manufacturing Facility in Loxley, Alabama, on July 9, 2026

LOXLEY, AL / ACCESS Newswire / July 9, 2026 / Kaishan USA will unveil Terravanta Power Systems, its new geothermal power generation company, on July 9 during a groundbreaking ceremony for a manufacturing facility in Loxley, Alabama. The project establishes a new U.S. manufacturing platform dedicated to supporting the growing geothermal energy sector.

Sustainable Green Team, Ltd. (OTC:SGTM) Announces Strategic Partnership Expanding Its Carbon-Market Verification Platform to Aid Surging Demand for Verified Carbon Credits and Biochar

A Florida based capital group and SGTM to pursue master license, production scale-up, and multi-year purchase agreement under a signed letter of intent.

Horizon Aircraft Selects BETA Technologies Advanced Flight Control Computers and Software for the Cavorite X7

BETA's advanced flight controls system will provide maximum precision, stability, safety and efficiency for Horizon Aircraft's Cavorite X7 hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft

Insider Buying: Bonk, Inc. President Mitchell Rudy Executes Third Consecutive Open-Market Purchase, Acquiring 11,659 Additional Shares

Recent Acquisitions Total Over 33,000 Shares as Executive Leadership Reinforces Confidence in Underlying Asset Value

DISC Plus Profiles: Why More HR Teams Use Behavioral and DISC Assessments to Reduce Costly Hiring Mistakes

DISC Plus Profiles reports rising demand for DISC and behavioral assessments as businesses look to improve hiring decisions and reduce employee turnover.

PlatformPay.io and DayOne Announce Partnership to Enhance DTC E-Commerce Merchant Revenue

PlatformPay.io announces their strategic partnership with DayOne, a leading DTC fulfillment and logistics company, with offices worldwide.

Taylor Swift fans pay $25 for garbage from outside wedding

Taylor Swift fans have paid $25 for pieces of trash -- including cigarette butts and an ovulation test kit -- collected near the US pop queen's wedding to NFL star Travis Kelce.

After quakes, Venezuelans fear losing damaged homes

Morela Luna anxiously awaits the arrival of a team of experts to inspect her partially collapsed home, where her neighbors had to rescue her after Venezuela's double earthquake on June 24 that has claimed more than 3,600 lives.

Nocera Expands Diversified Technology Strategy With Binding Agreement to Acquire an Equity Interest in INERGX, an Integrated Energy Storage and Power Platform for AI, Defense and Mission-Critical Demand

Investment Positions Nocera at the Intersection of the Global AI and Energy Infrastructure Build-Out, a Market Projected to Approach $7 Trillion by 2030

UN maritime head urges halt to Hormuz transit to protect seafarers

The head of the International Maritime Organization said Wednesday the 6,000 seafarers still stranded in the Gulf must not be put in unnecessary danger by crossing the Strait of Hormuz amid fresh US-Iran attacks.

Air Canada taps new CEO to replace chief who couldn't speak French

Air Canada named a new CEO on Wednesday to replace Michael Rousseau, who announced his retirement following controversy over his failure to issue condolences both in English and French after a fatal airport disaster.

MEXC Adds Nine Ondo Tokenized Stock and ETF Trading Pairs Tied to AI Infrastructure Demand

MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, will add nine Ondo tokenized stock and ETF trading pairs to its spot market, the latest expansion of ongoing collaboration with Ondo Finance. The new pairs cover companies across the data center, semiconductor and power supply chains linked to growing AI infrastructure demand, expanding the range of tokenized U.S. equities available to users and providing on-chain exposure to a sector at the center of the current AI infrastructure buildout.

Apple loses challenge against EU digital competition rules

Apple lost its bid to escape digital competition rules after an EU court on Wednesday rejected the US giant's challenge.

Trump says Iran ceasefire 'over' after fighting flares

US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was "over" on Wednesday, after fighting flared between the countries sparked by Iranian attacks on ships in the vital Strait of Hormuz.

OpenAI to launch new model after US freeze

ChatGPT maker OpenAI said its latest powerful artificial intelligence model series will be released to the public on Thursday, as the US government reportedly approved a broader launch.

US, Iran trade strikes in new threat to ceasefire

The United States launched extensive strikes on Iran over attacks on ships in the vital Strait of Hormuz, triggering a wave of reprisals Wednesday that Iran's Guards said targeted US bases in the Gulf.

Chinese repairwomen smash stereotypes with power tools

The sound of pliers clicking filled a workshop in eastern China's Hangzhou as a group of women practised stripping wires, their female instructor moving around the classroom to offer advice.

'Unique event': Solar eclipse fever fills empty Spain

As a child, Enrique Bordallo would gaze in awe at the starry night sky in rural Spain. Next month's solar eclipse has now made his passion a popular obsession.

Green Fox Air Quality Finds Mold, Moisture or Leaks in More Than Half of South Florida Duct Systems It Inspected This Summer

The NADCA-certified West Palm Beach firm releases 2026 field findings - and details what a properly sealed duct system actually looks like - as rainy-season humidity peaks.

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