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'Final Fantasy', 'The Witcher' in spotlight at Europe gaming bash

Europe's biggest video games show, Gamescom, opened Tuesday with the spotlight on two hit series, "Final Fantasy" and "The Witcher", with the industry seeking a boost in an era of job cuts and fierce competition.

Meta knew teen safety tools were ineffective, witnesses testify

Meta knew that its tools for protecting teenagers on Instagram were largely ineffective, witnesses testified at the trial in California where 29 US states are accusing the social media giant of lying about the platform's dangers.

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Odyssey Becomes Carta's Exclusive Paying Agent Partner for M&A Transaction Clients

Odyssey to manage shareholder payments end-to-end for Carta clients engaging in M&A activity through fully digital, integrated platformPartnership replaces a historically paper-heavy process with same-day digital onboarding, automated shareholder tracking and real-time deal visibilityAgreement expands on proven working relationship helping Carta clients on their path to the public markets

Homecare Solutions for Everyone Recognized as 2026 Consumer Choice Award Winner for Home Healthcare Services in Winnipeg

WINNIPEG, MB / ACCESS Newswire / April 27, 2026 / Homecare Solutions for Everyone has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Home Healthcare Services category for Winnipeg. This recognition reflects the organization's commitment to compassionate, people-first care and its strong reputation for supporting individuals and families across the community.

IRS Phishing Scams Now Use QR Codes and Fake Portals - Clear Start Tax Warns Taxpayers with Debt Are Prime Targets

A new wave of sophisticated phishing attacks is exploiting QR codes and convincing fake IRS websites to steal personal and financial information from vulnerable taxpayers.

Iran minister leaves Pakistan, heads to Russia for more talks

Iran's foreign minister departed Islamabad for Moscow on Sunday, his ministry said, ping-ponging from capital to capital as mediators hoped to keep peace talks between Tehran and the United States alive.

Vollering wins women's Lige-Bastogne-Liege for 3rd time

European champion Demi Vollering won her third Liege-Bastogne-Liege one-day classic after a solo breakaway 35km from the finish on Sunday.

India plugs oil gap as Middle East supplies sink

India has ramped up purchases of Russian oil and revived alternate supplies from Africa, Iran and Venezuela to blunt a sharp crude shortfall from the crisis-ridden Middle East, analysts say.

Japan inflation cools demand for vending machine drinks

From post offices and parks to stations and even the summit of Mount Fuji, Japan's vending machines are ubiquitous. But with the rapid pace of inflation cooling demand for their drinks, operators are being forced to rethink the business.

Aussie Rules fires appeals chair over ruling on anti-gay slur

Australian Rules football said Saturday it has fired the chair of its appeals board after it reduced a player's penalty for using a homophobic slur because offensive language was "commonplace" on the field.

Billionaire Elon Musk enters courtroom showdown with OpenAI

Jury selection is to begin Monday in a high-profile legal battle between billionaire Elon Musk and artificial intelligence startup OpenAI, which he accuses of betraying its non-profit mission.

OpenAI CEO apologizes to Canada town for not reporting mass shooter

OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman has apologized to a Canadian town devastated by a February mass shooting, saying he was "deeply sorry" the company did not notify police about the killer's troubling ChatGPT account.

'Natural' birth control risks unwanted pregnancy, experts warn

After taking the pill for a decade, Elodie Monnier Legrand decided to try "natural" birth control, an increasingly popular trend that requires tracking fertility to avoid becoming pregnant.

EU trade chief seeks 'positive traction' on US steel tariffs

The EU is seeking more progress in easing the effects of US steel tariffs, its trade chief Maros Sefcovic said Friday, adding that talks are "going in a positive direction."

Battle lines drawn over EU's next big budget

EU leaders had their swords already drawn when they plunged into intense discussions Friday over the 27-country bloc's next seven-year budget, with the usual frugal nations pushing to contain spending.

Renewed hopes of Iran peace talks keep oil under $100 per barrel

Oil prices fell on Friday after it appeared a second round of Middle East talks was back on, bolstering prospects for an end to a war that has crippled energy shipments from the Gulf.

Ryanair says to cut Berlin flights, blaming taxes

Budget airline Ryanair said Friday that it would reduce flights to and from Berlin starting in October and relocate aircraft based in the German capital, citing comparatively high costs and taxes.

From sun to subsoil, how countries are moving away from fossil fuels

Heating with geothermal energy, lighting with solar panels, cooking with biodegradable waste: how can we live with less oil and gas?

Porsche exits sports car maker Bugatti Rimac

German carmaker Porsche announced on Friday the sale of its stakes in sports car manufacturer Bugatti Rimac to a consortium led by a US fund founded by the Egyptian billionaire Sawiris family.

Bill legalising assisted dying in England and Wales set to fail

A contentious bill to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales was set to fail Friday after running out of parliamentary time, having been stuck in the UK's unelected upper house.

Chinese EVs, flying cars take centre stage at world's biggest auto show

Thousands squeezed into the world's biggest car show Friday, snapping selfies beside Chinese electric vehicles as automakers showcased AI, humanoid robots and flying-car ambitions in a cut-throat market.

Tesla starts 'robotaxi' production: Musk

Tesla's much-touted autonomous "robotaxi", called the Cybercab, has started production, CEO Elon Musk said on Friday, the same week that the carmaker reported first-quarter profits that beat expectations.

Musk says Tesla has started 'robotaxi' production

Tesla's much-touted autonomous "robotaxi", called the Cybercab, has started production, CEO Elon Musk said on Friday, a day after the carmaker reported first-quarter profits that beat expectations.

Appeal board says homophobia 'commonplace' in Aussie Rules

Australian Rules Football said Friday that homophobia had no place in the game after an appeals board reduced a penalty for a player who used an anti-gay slur on the grounds such comments were "commonplace" in the sport.

Hot pants: Tokyo government workers swap suits for shorts

Tokyo's metropolitan government is encouraging staff to wear shorts to work to cut reliance on air conditioning, an official said Friday, as concerns grow over high energy costs linked to the Middle East War.

Chinese EV makers take centre stage at world's biggest auto show

Thousands snapped selfies beside sleek Chinese electric vehicles on Friday at the world's biggest car show in Beijing, where automakers are seeking to lure buyers in a cut-throat market.

Concern stirs Lula camp as election bid loses momentum

Four months ago, the stars seemed to be aligned for veteran left-winger Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in his quest for an unprecedented fourth term as Brazilian president.

China's top AI players

China's artificial intelligence boom is in full swing, with the release of a new large language model (LLM) by top startup DeepSeek on Friday highlighting the country's rapid progress despite US export restrictions on advanced microchips.

China's DeepSeek says releases long-awaited new AI model

Chinese startup DeepSeek released "preview" versions of a new artificial intelligence model Friday, more than a year after it stunned the world with a low-cost reasoning model that matched the capabilities of US rivals.

Oil extends gains, stocks sink as peace talk hopes fade

Oil prices extended gains Friday and stocks struggled as investors worried about a lack of progress in ending the Middle East crisis, with Tehran keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed and the US maintaining a blockade of Iranian ports.

Chinese EVs geared up to dominate world's biggest auto show

The world's biggest car show opens Friday in Beijing, with hundreds of thousands of auto fans expected to descend on the Chinese capital to size up the latest sleek, teched-out models on the market.

Tecogen Schedules Earnings Release Date and Conference Call for Q1 2026 Results

BILLERICA, MA / ACCESS Newswire / April 24, 2026 / Tecogen Inc. (NYSE American:TGEN) will release Q1 2026 financial results on Wednesday, May 13. The earnings press release and supplemental earnings presentation will be available on the Company's website at www.Tecogen.com in the "Investor Relations" section under "Financial Results." Members of Tecogen's senior management will hold a conference call and webcast on Wednesday, March 13 at 9:30 a.m. Eastern time to discuss the Company's financial performance for Q1 2026.

Dr. Mandana Edalati, ND Wellness Naturopathic Centre Recognized with 2026 Consumer Choice Award for Naturopathic Medicine in North Vancouver

NORTH VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / April 24, 2026 / Wellness Naturopathic Centre, led by Dr. Mandana Edalati ND has been recognized with the 2026 Consumer Choice Award in the Naturopathic Medicine category. This recognition highlights the clinic's commitment to delivering personalized, root cause focused care and supporting long term health and wellbeing within the North Vancouver community for over 20 years.

KCD Quartz & Granite Inc Recognized as 2026 Consumer Choice Award Winner for Countertops in Winnipeg

WINNIPEG, MB / ACCESS Newswire / April 24, 2026 / KCD Quartz & Granite Inc has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Countertops category for Winnipeg. This recognition reflects the company's strong reputation for quality craftsmanship, advanced production capabilities, and its commitment to delivering custom solutions for every client.

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