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New world for users and brands as ads hit AI chatbots

The introduction of advertisements and sponsored content in chatbots has spawned privacy concerns for AI users as brands scramble to stay relevant in a fast-changing online environment.

World copper rush promises new riches for Zambia

Five years after becoming Africa's first Covid-era debt defaulter, Zambia is seeing a dramatic turnaround in fortunes as major powers vie for access to its vast reserves of copper.

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US wine sellers left in limbo despite EU tariff deal

At a wine shop in Washington's Capitol Hill neighborhood, bottles sourced from Europe are becoming costlier to import -- and soon, pricier for customers to buy, the owner says -- thanks to a resident just down the road in the White House.

Under Trump pressure, US Fed chief to walk tightrope in speech

US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell is expected to walk a fine line while delivering a closely watched speech at a central banking conference on Friday, as he faces down attacks from President Donald Trump alongside mixed economic data.

Nvidia chief says H20 chip shipments to China not a security concern

Shipping Nvidia's H20 chips to China was "great" for Beijing and Washington and not a security threat, the tech giant's chief said Friday.

Rice prices up 91 pct year-on-year in Japan

Rice prices in Japan soared 90.7 percent in July year-on-year, official data showed Friday, but the rate of increase slowed from previous months offering some relief for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.

Asian markets tick up as investors eye Jackson Hole meeting

Asian markets were mostly up Friday morning ahead of a pivotal speech by the US central bank chief, expected to shed light on possible interest rate cuts in the world's top economy.

Pakistan woos old rival Bangladesh, as India watches on

Decades after Pakistani troops killed his friends in Bangladesh's independence war, veteran freedom fighter Syed Abu Naser Bukhtear Ahmed eyes warming ties between Dhaka and Islamabad with cautious pragmatism.

Meta makes huge cloud computing deal with Google: source

Meta has made a cloud computing deal with Google worth more than $10 billion over the course of six years, a source close to the transaction told AFP Thursday.

Less tax, more luxury: millionaires flock to Dubai

Rich people are flocking to Dubai in record numbers, drawn to the desert city by its zero income tax policy and easy luxury lifestyle that has become harder to maintain elsewhere.

Power Lending Names Jay Ngo as National Director of Business Development

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Safe & Green Holdings Announces Notice of Special Meeting of Stockholders to be Held Virtually on August 25, 2025

Webcast link to the 2025 Special Meeting of Stockholders provided below

Nova Minerals Feature to Air on the RedChip Small Stocks, Big Money(TM) Show on Bloomberg TV

ORLANDO, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / August 22, 2025 / RedChip Companies will feature Nova Minerals Limited ("Nova" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:NVA)(ASX:NVA)(FRA:QM3) on the RedChip Small Stocks, Big Money™ show, a sponsored program on Bloomberg TV, this Saturday, August 23, at 7 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). Bloomberg TV is available in an estimated 73 million homes across the U.S.

Independent Sales Representatives Struggling With 1099 Taxes - Clear Start Tax Explains How Commission-Based Workers Can Avoid IRS Trouble

Rising tax debt among commission-only sales reps highlights the risks of mismanaged 1099 income and overlooked self-employment taxes.

Epique Realty Debuts on T360 Mega 1000, Securing Top-Tier National Rankings in First Year of Eligibility

HOUSTON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / August 22, 2025 / Epique Realty celebrates its confirmed position as one of the nation's largest and most productive real estate brokerages, marking its powerful debut on the prestigious 2025 T360 Mega 1000 list. The annual rankings, which serve as a definitive benchmark for the U.S. residential real estate industry, validate Epique's historic growth and disruptive agent-first model.

Epique Realty Champions Future Leaders, Awarding Inaugural Scholarships to Four Exceptional Students

Epique Realty Honors Four with Scholarship Awards

Epique Realty Unveils Powerful Free Tool for Agents Epique Elevate Powered by HouseAmp

HOUSTON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / August 22, 2025 / Epique Realty is proud to announce another free agent benefit, Epique Elevate Powered by HouseAmp. HouseAmp provides fast financing options to help homeowners make improvements before they sell, with no upfront, out-of-pocket expenses. Epique agents will be able to use Elevate to win more listings and secure more deals by offering homeowners the ability to improve now and pay later. Repairs and upgrades are often needed to sell faster and for the highest price.

US Supreme Court allows cuts in NIH diversity research grants

A divided US Supreme Court gave the Trump administration the green light on Thursday to cut hundreds of millions of dollars in research grants linked to diversity initiatives.

Stocks waver ahead of Fed speech but EU tariff deal lifts Europe

Stock mostly fell Thursday ahead of a widely awaited speech on US interest rate policy, though a deal on American tariffs for a swathe of EU goods gave a late-session boost to European markets.

Walmart expects better sales, earnings as shoppers squeezed by tariffs

Big-box retailer Walmart reported solid revenue growth Thursday and said that it expects better sales and earnings for the full year, as customers feel the squeeze from higher tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.

Malnourished Gaza children facing death without aid, says UN

Severely malnourished children in the Gaza Strip will be "certainly condemned to death" unless aid gets to them quickly, UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini warned Thursday.

EU gets 15% US tariff for cars, but fails to get wine reprieve

The US and EU released details of a trade deal Thursday that foresees lower car tariffs but no relief for Europe's wine sector, but Brussels said it would push for further concessions.

Stocks slide as investors await key Fed speech

Stock markets mostly fell during cautious trading sessions Thursday, a day before a key speech expected to offer signals about future interest rate cuts in the United States.

EU gets 15% US tariff for cars, fails to secure wine reprieve

Details of a US-EU trade deal published Thursday showed Brussels secured a tariff reduction for cars exported to the United States but failed to win a reprieve for its cherished wine sector.

Russian fuel prices surge after Ukraine hits refineries

Russian fuel prices are at near-record highs, stock exchange data showed Thursday, after a slew of Ukrainian attacks on refineries caused breakdowns during the travel season.

Walmart lifts outlook for sales, earnings despite tariffs

Big-box retailer Walmart hiked its outlook for sales and some earnings in results released Thursday, even as costs of goods imported to the United States rose after President Donald Trump's wide-ranging tariffs this year.

Stocks slip as investors await key Fed speech

Stock markets mostly fell during cautious trading sessions on Thursday, one day before a key speech expected to offer signals about future interest rate cuts in the United States.

Markets mixed as investors await key Fed speech

Markets were varied during cautious trading sessions on Thursday, one day before a key speech expected to offer signals about future interest rate cuts in the United States.

Asian markets mixed as investors await key speech

Asian markets were varied during cautious trading sessions on Thursday, one day before a key speech expected to offer signals about future interest rate cuts in the United States.

Africa could become 'renewable superpower', says Guterres

Africa has everything it takes to become a "renewable superpower", UN head Antonio Guterres said Thursday, as he called for greater investment in green energy across the resource-rich continent.

Asian markets creep up as investors await key speech

Asian markets edged mostly upward in muted morning trading on Thursday, one day before a key speech expected to offer signals about future interest rate cuts in the United States.

'Curly is beautiful': Tunisian women embrace natural hair

Tunisian mother Mouna Jebali had long used a flat iron to straighten her thick hair, but with women everywhere challenging the stigma around natural looks, she has finally learned to love her curls.

Liberty Supports Savvy Spending with Flexible Personal Loans

As Australians seek to make the most of seasonal sales, Liberty personal loans offer the freedom to spend wisely and save more.

A Hair Transplant Journey Starting in the UK, Completed in Turkey

ISTANBUL, TURKEY / ACCESS Newswire / August 21, 2025 / Established in Turkey, Esteworld now offers face-to-face consultations in London and continues its operations in its state-of-the-art hospitals in Istanbul. This combines clinical quality with the value that has made Turkey a global destination. Post-procedure care is provided in the country where the procedure was performed.

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