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Bezos's Blue Origin rocket firm to cut 10% of workforce
Jeff Bezos's rocket company Blue Origin is laying off around 10 percent of its workforce following a period of rapid expansion, the firm's chief executive told staff on Thursday.
Polish court orders retrial in hot-button abortion case
A Polish court on Thursday ordered a retrial in the case of an activist found guilty of aiding a woman to terminate her pregnancy, in a symbolic step for Poland's abortion rights movement.
Afghan arrested after car ramming 'attack' injures 28 in Germany
Police arrested an Afghan asylum seeker at the scene of what German leaders labelled a car ramming "attack" that injured 28 people, some seriously, in the southern city of Munich Thursday.
'Terrified' families seek justice in Italy 'forever chemicals' trial
Managers of a chemical plant accused of knowingly contaminating the water of hundreds of thousands of people are on trial in Italy, in one of Europe's biggest environmental disaster lawsuits.
Stocks mostly rise, oil falls as Trump fans Ukraine peace hopes
Major stock markets mostly rallied, while the dollar and oil prices retreated Thursday on hopes for an end to the war in Ukraine.
Unilever announces profit slump on Russia exit
British consumer goods giant Unilever on Thursday announced falling net profits for 2024, hit by exiting Russia and other restructuring costs.
Nestle sales beat forecast after price hikes
Swiss food giant Nestle reported better-than-expected annual sales on Thursday, boosting its shares after the maker of Nescafe coffee, KitKat chocolate and Purina dog food hiked prices to offset inflation.
UK economy picks up ahead of US tariff risks
Britain's economy surprisingly picked up at the end of last year, official data showed Thursday, relieving some pressure on the Labour government as the country faces up to US tariffs.
Concern as orangutan seen roaming Indonesia coal site
Footage of a seemingly confused orangutan roaming the desolate site of an Indonesian coal mine, metres from excavators, has sparked renewed concern about the future of the critically endangered species.
UK economy picks up, boosting govt amid US tariffs
Britain's economy picked up at the end of last year, official data showed Thursday, relieving some pressure on the Labour government as the country faces up to US tariffs.
Germany's Commerzbank to cut jobs to fight off UniCredit
German lender Commerzbank said Thursday it plans to cut about 3,900 jobs, around 10 percent of its workforce, seeking to fight off pressure for a tie-up from Italian bank UniCredit.
Sony hikes profit forecast on strong gaming business
Japanese entertainment and electronics giant Sony upgraded its annual net profit forecast to $7.0 billion on Thursday thanks to its strong gaming business.
The Italian mums who 'poisoned' their children
Elisabetta Donadello "poisoned" her children. After unwittingly living off polluted land in northeast Italy for decades, she had toxic chemicals in her blood -- which she passed on with each pregnancy.
Trump threats to South Africa rattle automakers
South Africa exports vehicles worth about $1.9 billion every year, many to the United States under a trade deal now in jeopardy as President Donald Trump piles pressure on the country.
Asian stocks rise, oil falls as Trump fans Ukraine peace hopes
Asian markets mostly rose Thursday and oil prices extended losses as forecast-topping US inflation was overshadowed by hopes for an end to the Ukraine war after news Donald Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin had discussed peace talks.
Chinese authorities play cash-giving Cupid to boost marriage rates
Moments after registering their marriage, Zhang Gang and Weng Linbin posed in front of a red backdrop adorned with a Chinese government emblem, fanning out the wad of cash they had received as an incentive to wed.
Facing egg shortage, Americans bring chickens home to roost
A Houston poultry supply company is selling chickens like there is no tomorrow, as sky-high prices for eggs prompt some Americans to produce their own at home.
GEE Group Announces Results for the Fiscal 2025 First Quarter
JACKSONVILLE, FL / ACCESS Newswire / February 13, 2025 / GEE Group Inc. (NYSE American:JOB) together with its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the "Company," "GEE Group," "our" or "we"), a provider of professional staffing services and human resource solutions, today announced consolidated results for the fiscal 2025 first quarter ended December 31, 2024. All amounts presented herein are consolidated or derived from consolidated amounts, and are rounded and represent approximations, accordingly.
Swiss Resource Capital AG welcomes Skeena Gold & Silver as a new client
HERISAU, CH / ACCESS Newswire / February 13, 2025 / Swiss Resource Capital AG is pleased to welcome Skeena Gold & Silver (TSX: SKE), (NYSE: SKE), (WKN: A3CRER) as a new client.
Oil Production Update
Gas to power operations enable increased oil production at Pathfinder #2 well:20 BOPD and 280 mcf/day of gas over first 7 daysTakes total field production to ~50 BOPD with further upside anticipatedAmerigo Vespucci well flowing gas to generators, enabling reservoir equalisation:First ever oil production expected this week when well goes on pumpPathfinder #1 well to be completed for oil and gas production in coming weeks:Greenhorn formation fracked and tested previously which flowed 75 barrels of oil and no water during 4-day flowback testingAdditional gas from Pathfinder #1 to be tied in for additional gas to power generationWell to be fitted with production string and pump jack in coming weeksThe Pathfinder Field delivers multiple stacked producible pay zones:Pathfinder #1 intersects the Pierre, Niobrara the Greenhorn reservoirs (see Image 2 below)Increased Proven Developed Producing and Probable Reserves expectedBitcoin mining operations powered by AXP's gas-to-power infrastructure under the Joint Development Agreement (‘JDA') with US-based Blackhart Technologies Limited (‘Blackhart') are meeting expectations with pleasing uptime and reliability achieved in the first full week of operations. These are critical benchmarks for planned scale-up.
Southern ITS International, Inc., DBA CorpHQ; Acquires Last Mile Production, LLC and Last Mile Capital Partners, LLC
SCOTTSDALE, AZ / ACCESS Newswire / February 13, 2025 / Southern ITS International, Inc. (OTC Pink:SITS), a diversified holding company operating through its subsidiary companies across multiple sectors, is proud to announce the acquisition of a majority of the issued and outstanding stock in Last Mile Production and Last Mile Capital Partners, based in Southlake, Texas.
Forum Ventures Acquires Vanse AI to Transform Venture Capital With AI-Powered Automation
Acquisition positions the firm at the forefront of AI-driven VC, enhancing startup sourcing, due diligence, and investment speed.
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Sadot Group Inc. Announces Appointment of Ms. Catia Jorge as New Chief Executive Officer
BURLESON, TEXAS / ACCESS Newswire / February 13, 2025 / Sadot Group Inc. (Nasdaq:SDOT) ("Sadot Group" or the "Company") today announced the appointment of Ms. Catia Jorge as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Ms. Jorge, a seasoned leader in the global agri-commodity sector, joins Sadot Group at a pivotal time, as the Company transitions to focusing on expanding its platform globally. Ms. Jorge will report to the Board of Directors and lead Sadot's strategic initiatives, global operations, and business growth efforts to maximize the Company's long-term potential.
Rare DOT-COM Domains Available for Acquisition Ahead of Auction - Sweetheart Deal
CHARLOTTE, NC / ACCESS Newswire / February 13, 2025 / In a digital landscape where premium domain names are increasingly rare and valuable, three extraordinary DOT-COM assets-LifeChanges.com, CompleteChanges.com, and LifeCapsule.com-are now available for acquisition ahead of auction.
US stocks mostly lower on inflation, euro gains on Ukraine peace hopes
Wall Street stocks mostly fell Wednesday after US inflation data exceeded expectations, while the euro strengthened on signs Russia and Ukraine could be closer to a peace agreement.
Trump blames Biden for unexpected uptick in US inflation
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday blamed his predecessor Joe Biden for last month's unexpected acceleration in consumer inflation, as he looked to deflect a moment of potential political peril early in his second term.
Chevron to cut 15-20% of workforce by end of 2026: company
Chevron will cut 15 to 20 percent of its workforce as part of a reorganization to save money and to position the oil giant for the long-term, the company said Wednesday.
Canadian steel firms face turmoil after US 'stab in the back'
When Shale Tobe heard President Donald Trump planned to impose tariffs on Canadian steel, a product that has supported his family for decades, he was in New York on holiday, "spending money down in the US."
US trade deficits at core of Trump tariff moves
Imposing punitive tariffs on countries with high trade surpluses with the United States has been at the heart of US President Donald Trump's economic policy.
Hit by Trump, Canada and EU seek comfort in numbers
Buffeted by tariffs and threats from Washington, the European Union and Canada hailed their "friendship" and discussed drawing closer together Wednesday, in the latest sign of a Brussels push to diversify trade away from the United States.
US consumer inflation unexpectedly up, Trump blames Biden
US consumer inflation unexpectedly accelerated last month, data showed Wednesday, in a moment of potential political peril for President Donald Trump, who quickly blamed the uptick on his predecessor Joe Biden.