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The 2030 FIFA World Cup will send dozens of football teams and hordes of fans crisscrossing the globe for matches on three continents, sparking alarm over the environmental cost.

Benjamin Netanyahu, the first sitting prime minister of Israel to face a criminal trial, is expected to testify for the first time when his corruption case resumes Tuesday.

Robert Lewandowski's revival has been a key to Barcelona's strong start to life under Hansi Flick as the striker returns to Dortmund to face Borussia in the Champions League on Wednesday.

El Salvador's gang-busting strongman President Nayib Bukele has set out on a new mission: to kickstart his country's sputtering economy by inviting back the mining companies that were barred seven years ago.

Seventy-seven Nobel prize winners on Monday sent an open letter to the US Senate opposing the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump's choice for Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), citing his "lack of credentials" and anti-vaccine beliefs.

Haloid Solutions, a leading provider of wireless communications equipment, is warning all business and government agencies about foreign espionage and business disruption risks from China-manufactured cellular two-way radios. These devices were sold in the United States from "pop up companies" that claimed the devices were private.

Gladstone Investment Corporation (NASDAQ:GAIN) (the "Company") today announced that it priced a public offering of $110.0 million aggregate principal amount of 7.875% Notes due 2030 (the "Notes") on December 10, 2024. The Notes will mature on February 1, 2030 and may be redeemed in whole or in part at any time or from time to time at the Company's option on or after February 1, 2027. The Notes will bear interest at a rate of 7.875% per year payable quarterly on February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1 of each year, beginning February 1, 2025. The Company also granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional $16.5 million in aggregate principal amount of Notes to cover overallotments, if any. The Company expects to list the Notes on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the trading symbol "GAINI" within 30 days of issuance. Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., B. Riley Securities, Inc. and Lucid Capital Markets, LLC are acting as joint book-running managers for this offering. InspereX LLC, Janney Montgomery Scott LLC and Wedbush Securities Inc. are acting as co-managers for this offering.

abrdn Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE American:AEF) announces results of a strategic review conducted by the Fund's Board of Directors (the "Board") at a meeting held today.

abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (NYSE:ACP) (the "Fund"), a closed-end fund, announced today that it has reduced its monthly distribution from US 10 cents per share to US 7.75 cents per share, commencing with the distribution payable on January 10, 2025 to shareholders of record as of December 30, 2024 (ex-dividend date December 30, 2024).

The Board of Trustees of abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (the "Fund"), has declared a cash distribution of $0.328125 per share of the Fund's 5.250% Series A Perpetual Preferred Shares (NYSE:ACP PRA) ("Series A Preferred Shares"). The distribution is payable on December 31, 2024, to holders of Series A Preferred Shares of record on December 20, 2024 (ex-dividend date December 20, 2024).

Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:OPXS), a leading manufacturer of precision optical sighting systems for domestic and worldwide military and commercial applications, announced today it has been awarded a new contract for Laser Filter Units and Window Assemblies supporting Night Vision devices utilized by the U.S. Armed Forces. The order value is $2.0 million with deliveries covering March 2025 through February 2026.

Zide Door, the psychedelic church garnering national recognition for its devotion to the spiritual power of psilocybin mushrooms, will close its San Francisco location by the end of this year - the victim of a city planning department bent on expelling the institution, Pastor Dave Hodges said Tuesday.Church of Ambrosia, which opened Zide Door April 15, 2023, will continue to serve all 120,000 church members at its founding site in Oakland, he said. The Oakland church showcases an impressive mural and other significant psychedelic art.

The amaran Go MagSafe-compatible mini light delivers an instant upgrade to creator content in an ultra-compact form factor that features an intuitive flip design for use with both front and rear cameras.

Valsoft Corporation Inc. ("Valsoft"), a Canadian company specializing in the acquisition and development of vertical market software businesses, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Buildsoft, a pioneer in estimating, takeoff, and tender management solutions for the construction industry, serving Australia and international markets for over 40 years.

Tecogen Inc. (OTCQX:TGEN), a clean energy company providing ultra-efficient and clean on-site power, heating and cooling equipment, is pleased to announce orders for eight 75KW Tecopower cogeneration systems for multiple buildings and customers in the Northeast. These orders were generated through Tecogen's project developer relationships.

Pending acquisition is expected to deliver:Natural gas asset in Canada with 5+ Tcf of contingent resourcePhase 1 power generation of 100 MW with expansion potential up to 1 GWAll in energy costs of less than $0.03/KWH

Commissioning of Hygreen’s alkaline electrolyzer system is expected to be completed in Q1 of 2025

Terra Innovatum Makes Global Debut Interviewing at NYSE to Introduce SOLO™: The World's First Micro Modular Nuclear Reactor Set for Commercial Launch by 2028

Advancing Energy Efficiency and Expanding AOT Deployment Globally

Strong Safety Profile Validated Across Studies, Setting the Stage for Clinical Trials in Neuropathic Pain

Consumer Choice Award (CCA) is excited to announce OakWood Designers & Builders as Ottawa's Home Renovation & Design category winner. This prestigious award highlights OakWood's commitment to delivering exceptional craftsmanship, innovative designs, and sustainable building practices for over 65 years.

Quantum BioPharma Ltd. (NASDAQ:QNTM)(CSE:QNTM)(FRA:0K91) ("Quantum BioPharma" or the "Company"), a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to building a portfolio of innovative assets and biotech solutions, today announces through its subsidiary, HUGE Biopharma Australia Pty Ltd., that the safety review committee recommends commencing dosing of the second cohort in its trial entitled "A Phase 1, Randomised, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multiple Ascending Dose Study to Evaluate the Safety and Pharmacokinetics of Lucid-21-302 in Healthy Adult Participants." The safety review committee made this recommendation after reviewing safety and pharmacokinetic data from participants in the first cohort.

Collaboration between Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and Provectus Biopharmaceuticals

Interactive Strength Inc. (Nasdaq:TRNR) ("TRNR" or "the Company"), maker of innovative specialty fitness equipment under the CLMBR and FORME brands, today announced that the Company received a letter from the Staff at Nasdaq Listings Qualifications stating that the Company has regained compliance with Listing Rule 5550(a)(2), which specifies rules regarding a minimum bid price of $1.00.

Consumer Choice Award (CCA) proudly announces that B&P Cycle and Sports has won in the Bicycle Sales and Services category in Southern Alberta. This prestigious award recognizes businesses with exceptional service, product quality, and customer satisfaction.

Mawson Finland Limited ("Mawson" or the "Company") (TSX-V:MFL) is pleased to announcethe completion of the "first phase" ("EIA Program") of the Environmental Impact Assessment procedure for the Rajapalot Project (the "Project") in northern Finland. The EIA procedure is a requirement for obtaining a mining permit.

The suspect in the high-profile killing of a health insurance CEO that has gripped the United States graduated from an Ivy League university, reportedly hails from a wealthy family, and wrote social media posts brimming with cerebral musings.

Rupert Murdoch's audacious bid to cement his eldest's son's control over one of the world's most influential media empires has failed, a US report said Monday.

West Ham stars Jarrod Bowen and Tomas Soucek dedicated Monday's vital 2-1 win over Wolves to Michail Antonio as their team-mate recovers from a horrific car crash.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson kept the overall lead in fan voting numbers revealed Monday for the NFL Pro Bowl Games with Philadelphia running back Saquon Barkley a close second.

Britain, Germany, France, Italy and several other European countries said Monday they would freeze all pending asylum requests from Syrians, a day after the ouster of president Bashar al-Assad.

The suspect in the high-profile killing of a health insurance CEO that has gripped the United States graduated from an Ivy League university, reportedly hails from a wealthy family, and wrote social media posts brimming with cerebral musings.