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Maui Wildfire Survivors Report Major Losses to Troubled Rebuilding Contractors

Three years after the Lahaina wildfire, some survivors rebuilding their homes say contractors took large payments, abandoned projects or delivered work that had to be redone, while enforcement actions remain limited.

Philadelphia Roundup: Museum Closure, Phishing Warning and Gun Violence Data

Philadelphia’s Sept. 2 morning news roundup highlighted the planned closure of the Academy of Natural Sciences museum, a Medicare-related MyChart phishing warning, local investment and public-safety developments.

American jazz singer Cassandra Wilson dies at 70

Grammy Award-winning American jazz singer Cassandra Wilson died on Wednesday in her hometown of Jackson, Mississippi, her manager said. She was 70.

North Shore Intersects Significant Uranium Mineralization in All Phase 1 Drill Holes at Rio Puerco

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / September 3, 2026 / North Shore Uranium Ltd. (TSXV:NSU)(OTCQB:NSURF) ("North Shore" or the "Company") is pleased to report drill results from Phase 1 of its first drill program at the Rio Puerco uranium project in the Grants Uranium District of northwestern New Mexico ("Rio Puerco" or the "Project"). As reported on August 13, 2026, the Company completed 13 rotary drill holes totaling 9,274 ft. (2,828 m).

Trump 'happy' Prince Harry and Meghan have left US

President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was glad Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had left the United States -- though adding that if he were part of the British royal family he would not have taken them back.

Venice festival gets underway with Clooney taking swipe at US government

The Venice Film Festival kicked off Wednesday with a customary dose of controversy, as honouree George Clooney slammed the US government, while jury president Maggie Gyllenhaal questioned the dearth of women directors.

George Clooney says US run by 'least qualified people'

Veteran film star George Clooney said Wednesday the United States would surmount an "unfortunate" time in its history under the Trump administration, calling it a government run by the "least qualified people".

Venice to roll out red carpet for Clooney on opening night

The Venice Film Festival kicks off on the sun-splashed Lido with a bang on Wednesday, with the glamorous cinema showcase handing George Clooney a lifetime achievement award on its opening night.

Emerging Growth Research Issues Press Release Announcing New Flash Report on First Phosphate Corp.

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / September 2, 2026 / Emerging Growth Research, LLC ("Emerging Growth Research" or "EGR") today announced the release of its company-sponsored research Flash Report on First Phosphate Corp. (NASDAQ:PHOS)(CSE:PHOS)(OTCQX:FRSPF)(FSE:KD0), a mineral development and clean technology company building a vertically integrated North American supply chain for lithium iron phosphate ("LFP") battery materials.

Eagle Plains and Earthwise Intersect Gold Mineralization in all Holes at the Iron Range Precious Metals Project, SE BC

CRANBROOK, BC / ACCESS Newswire / September 2, 2026 / Eagle Plains Resources Ltd. (TSX-V:EPL)(OTCQB:EGPLF) ("EPL" or "Eagle Plains") and Earthwise Minerals Corp. (CSE:WISE)(FSE:966)(OTCQB:EWISF) ("Earthwise" or "WISE") have received results from the 3-hole, 1182m drill program recently completed at Eagle Plains' 100% owned Iron Range Project, SE British Columbia. Earthwise holds the exclusive option to acquire up to an 80% interest in the Iron Range Project and fully funded the 2026 drilling.

Fans mourn 'bittersweet' final Ariana Grande gig in London

Ariana Grande fans said the US pop star's last gig in London Tuesday before a career break would be a bittersweet moment and slammed "toxic" comments since July about her emaciated figure.

XCF Global (NASDAQ:SAFX) Advances Commercial Execution: Produces 886,000+ Gallons of Renewable Diesel and Monetizes Initial 550,000 D4 RINs for $1.25 Million

Commercial Deliveries Underway: New Rise Reno is actively shipping orders to paying customers, currently at approximately 55,000 gallons per day.Dual Revenue Model Activated: More than 886,400 gallons produced to date, generating over 1.5 million D4 Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs), with XCF executing its first RIN monetization transaction at $2.27 per RIN.Pathway Toward Nameplate Capacity: Current operations demonstrate progress toward the facility's permitted nameplate production capacity of up to 38 million gallons per year.Major Q4 Catalyst: Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blending component production is currently targeted to begin in Q4 2026.

Eagle Plains' Partner Xcite Uranium Commences Drill Program at the Lorado Uranium Project, Saskatchewan

CRANBROOK, BC / ACCESS Newswire / September 1, 2026 / Eagle Plains Resources Ltd. (TSX-V:EPL)(OTCQB:EGPLF) ("EPL" or "Eagle Plains") is pleased to announce that partner Xcite Uranium Inc. (TSX-V:XRI) ("XRI or Xcite"), has commenced a diamond drilling program at Eagle Plains' 100% owned Lorado Project, Saskatchewan. The 1200m, 3-hole program will test for uranium mineralization defined by both historical work and results from the 2025-2026 field programs.

UK Homeowners Advised to Use Peppermint Tea Bags to Deter Spiders

With the arrival of colder, wetter autumn weather in Britain, homeowners are being advised to utilize used peppermint tea bags as a natural deterrent against spiders. As male spiders become more active during their mating season from late August to mid-October, they frequently seek shelter indoors, making this simple household remedy particularly relevant for keeping arachnids at bay.

From Montecito to the Cotswolds: Harry and Meghan eye new UK home

After their surprise return to the UK, Prince Harry and Meghan's new home is not on a royal estate -- but may be nestled in a quaint rural corner of England, now a playground for A-list celebrities.

Super Copper Featured at OTC Markets' Virtual Investor Conference, Presentation Replay Now Available

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / August 31, 2026 / SUPER COPPER CORP. (CSE:CUPR)(OTCQB:CUPPF)(FSE:N60) ("Super Copper" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce that Zachary Dolesky, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, presented live at the Clean Energy & Metals Virtual Investor Conference on August 27, 2026, the proprietary investor conference series of OTC Markets Group. The presentation, followed by a live question-and-answer session with investors, is now available for replay.

ATHA Energy Provides Board of Directors Update

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / August 31, 2026 / ATHA Energy Corp. ("ATHA" or the "Company") (TSXV:SASK)(OTCQX:SASKF)(FRA:X5U) announces that Richard Pearce has resigned from the Company's Board of Directors, effective August 31st, 2026, to pursue other professional endeavours.

CoTec Provides Update on Commercial Deployment of Multi-Gravity Separator Technology

CoTec advances commercial deployment of SCMG2 multi‑gravity separator, establishing dedicated testing and demonstration platform at Corem.

Eight dead and 23 missing after ferry sinks off Cyprus

At least eight people died and 23 remained missing after a passenger ferry capsized north of Kyrenia while travelling toward Turkey.

Russell Hobbs dual air fryer discounted to £99

Amazon reduced the price of the 9-litre Russell Hobbs Dual Air Fryer from £114.84 to £99.

UK clocks return to GMT on October 25

Clocks in the United Kingdom will move back one hour at 2am on Sunday, October 25, ending British Summer Time for 2026.

Beeston pub closes after office fire injures man

The Nurseryman pub in Beeston was evacuated after a fire broke out in a downstairs office on Sunday afternoon.

Practical boundaries can reduce group-chat overload

Limiting active threads, muting notifications and returning to direct messages can make crowded group chats more manageable.

WIRED tests label makers for home organisation

A home label-maker test selected Brother, Niimbot and Dymo models for different budgets and working styles.

King Haakon joins Norway memorials for Harald

Norway's new King Haakon VIII attended a memorial service Sunday, as churches across the Scandinavian kingdom paid tribute to his father, King Harald, who passed away two days earlier.

Grisly search for missing as Nepal morgues overflow, burials begin

Distraught families in Nepal watched grisly images of mangled corpses on a screen on Sunday, seeking to identify relatives as overflowing morgues forced authorities to begin burying flood victims.

Norway's churches hold services to late King Harald

Norway's new King Haakon VIII attended a memorial service Sunday, as churches across the Scandinavian kingdom paid tribute to his father, king Harald, who passed away two days before.

Educators keep 9/11 memory alive for next generation, 25 years on

When 17-year-old student Max Avena visited the site of New York's fallen Twin Towers, hearing the first-hand accounts of survivors of the deadliest attacks on US soil left him "speechless."

Tunkillia Infill Drilling Confirms New High-grade Mineralisation Within Shallow Zone of Existing High-value 'Starter Pit' Outlines

Gold & silver Resource upgrades pending, PFS on track for Q1 CY27

Norway's King Haakon VIII pays tribute to late father in first speech

Norway's new King Haakon VIII on Saturday addressed Norwegians for the first time since taking the throne, paying tribute to his 89-year-old father who passed away the day before.

Bryan Kohberger Seeks Judge’s Removal From Post-Conviction Case

Bryan Kohberger’s lawyers asked to disqualify Judge Steven Hippler from proceedings over his guilty plea, citing the judge’s sentencing description of him as a “faceless coward.”

Norway, in mourning, enters new era under King Haakon VIII

Norway on Saturday opened a new chapter in its history under King Haakon VIII, who was due to give a memorial speech a day after the death of his 89-year-old father King Harald.

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