86 m. ago Trump appointees have ties to companies that stand to benefit from privatizing weather forecasts

WASHINGTON (AP) — As commerce secretary, Howard Lutnick oversees the U.S. government’s vast efforts to monitor and predict the weather. The billionaire also ran a financial firm, which he recently left in the control of his adult sons, that stands to benefit if President Donald Trump’s administration follows through on a decade-long Republican effort to […]

Economics

10 h. ago Indonesia’s Chandra Daya Jumps 35% Following $146 Million IPO

PT Chandra Daya Investasi shares surged as much as 35% in their first day of trading in Jakarta, hitting the daily limit, on optimism they will follow the stellar gains made by other companies linked with billionaire Prajogo Pangestu.

Economics

16 h. ago Artivo Surfaces, Backed by Transom Capital, Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Walker Zanger and Anthology Brands from Mosaic Companies

LIVONIA, Mich., July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Artivo Surfaces (“Artivo”), the parent company of Virginia Tile and Galleher Duffy, backed by Transom Capital (“Transom”), today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Walker Zanger and Anthology brands from Mosaic Companies. This strategic acquisition reinforces Artivo’s mission to expand its […]

Economics

17 h. ago SoFi to give clients access to OpenAI, SpaceX through new funds

The move comes as retail clients clamour to invest in private companies

Science

18 h. ago Trash and tension mount in Philadelphia on Day 8 of workers strike, while some seek pop

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — As trash and tempers heat up across Philadelphia on Day 8 of a strike by blue-collar city workers Tuesday, some residents and small business owners are hiring pop-up hauling services to clear their blocks of garbage, even as they broadly support the union’s quest for higher pay. Mayor Cherelle Parker, a Democrat, […]

Society

20 h. ago Coast guard swimmer saves 169 lives in Texas floods on first

Scott Ruskan finished his training with the coast guard just six months ago; the Texas floods were his first rescue mission.

Events

20 h. ago Salmon group says aquaculture companies stashing garbage along Newfoundland coast

ST. JOHN’S — An eastern Canadian conservation group is calling for a moratorium on aquaculture expansion in Newfoundland and Labrador, alleging fish-farming companies are stashing plastic garbage along the province’s remote southern coastline. In a report summary released Tuesday, the Atlantic Salmon Federation said satellite images suggest aquaculture companies appear to have left broken cages, […]

Economics

21 h. ago Solar Stocks Fall After Trump Orders Limit to Green Tax Credits

Shares of US solar companies fell after President Donald Trump called for new rules that would limit access to tax incentives for renewable energy projects that had already been pared back by a $3.4 trillion budget bill.

Economics

23 h. ago Uncharted: Crime and Mayhem in the Music Industry, episode 044: The East Coast

The East Coast-West Cost hip-hop war was one of the defining stories of hip-hop in the 90s.

Events

30 h. ago Epiq Bolsters its Leadership of Class Action Administration in the UK and Europe with the Acquisition of Case Pilots

Strengthening global reach with seamless class action administration across jurisdictions NEW YORK, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Epiq announced today that it has acquired Case Pilots, one of the UK’s leading claims administration companies. Epiq is the world’s leading class actions and claims administrator and the largest in North America. The firm’s stellar reputation […]

Politics

35 h. ago ‘High probability of extinction’: Urgent plea for action to save southern resident orcas

A new report says a population of endangered killer whales off the coast of British Columbia and Washington state is showing no sign of recovery under the current conditions.

Other

39 h. ago Scientists map recovery for endangered orcas off British Columbia’s coast

A new report from a group of more than 30 experts says a population of endangered killer whales off the coast of British Columbia and Washington state is showing “no sign of recovery” and there’s an “urgent need” for robust actions to save them. A statement from B.C.-based conservation groups says it marks the first […]

Events

40 h. ago Fortis Inc. to Hold Teleconference and Webcast on August 1 to Discuss Second Quarter 2025 Results

ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland and Labrador, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fortis Inc. (“Fortis” or the “Corporation”) (TSX/NYSE: FTS) will release its second quarter 2025 financial results on Friday, August 1, 2025. A teleconference and webcast will be held the same day at 8:30 a.m. (Eastern). David Hutchens, President and Chief Executive Officer and Jocelyn Perry, Executive […]

Culture

43 h. ago Alberta to hold nuclear power consultations as reactor companies weigh opportunities

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government plans to hold public consultations this fall about adding nuclear power to the province’s energy mix. There have long been discussions about building reactors in Alberta — including ones that could power oilsands operations — but the province is currently reliant on natural gas for electricity. […]

Society

47 h. ago Kraken Robotics Completes $115 Million Bought Deal Public Offering

Not for distribution to United States newswire services or dissemination in the United States ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland and Labrador, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kraken Robotics Inc. (“Kraken” or the “Company”) (TSX.V: PNG) is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced underwritten public offering of 43,240,000 common shares in the capital […]

Economics

49 h. ago DXP Enterprises, Inc. Announces Acquisition of Moores Pump & Services, Inc.

Complements DXP’s rotating equipment division Adds scale, and enhanced capabilities Full-service rotating equipment service & repair capabilities HOUSTON — DXP Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: DXPE) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Moores Pump & Services, Inc. (“Moores”). Founded in 1972, Moores is headquartered and operates in Broussard, Louisiana, servicing the Gulf Coast region […]

Other

49 h. ago Forest River Marine and Margaritaville Introduce ‘Chill Series’ Pontoons

MIDDLEBURY, Ind. — Forest River Marine, a division of Forest River, Inc. and one of the nation’s leading pontoon manufacturers, is proud to announce a vibrant collaboration with Margaritaville. Together, the companies are introducing the Chill Series – a line of pontoon boats designed to bring the easygoing spirit of Margaritaville to the water. […]

Other

54 h. ago Shell Flags Weak Trading Performance in Volatile Second Quarter

Shell Plc said its second-quarter trading results in both gas and oil will be significantly lower than the previous three months, in an indication of how major energy companies have navigated recent market volatility.

Culture

62 h. ago Hive Hydrogen Invites Proposals for $5.8 Billion South Africa Plant

Hive Hydrogen South Africa said it’s seeking proposals from engineering companies to develop the $5.8 billion green hydrogen project it’s planning in the country’s Eastern Cape province.

Economics

63 h. ago Toronto’s Olivia Chow heads to U.K., Ireland on trade mission

Mayor Olivia Chow is scheduled to meet with production companies and broadcasters to encourage Canadian content production through agreements with the U.K. and Ireland.

Society