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Tokyo confirms Japanese national held by Iran freed

Tokyo confirms Japanese national held by Iran freed

Iran freed a Japanese national held since January, Tokyo said Tuesday, with Kyodo News reporting that the person was believed to be the Tehran bureau chief of broadcaster NHK.

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AI-generated artists break through in country music

AI-generated artists break through in country music

AI-generated singers routinely rank among the top-streamed country music artists in the United States -- a trend that for now is limited to a genre that industry observers fear is becoming too formulaic.

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Rio de Janeiro's gangs hijack buses to sow chaos in war with police

Rio de Janeiro's gangs hijack buses to sow chaos in war with police

When police killed a drug kingpin in a Rio de Janeiro favela last month, armed men quickly surrounded a bus, forced the passengers to disembark and set it on fire in the middle of an avenue.

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Iran defiant as deadline looms for Trump threat to infrastructure

Iran defiant as deadline looms for Trump threat to infrastructure

A deadline loomed Tuesday for Iran to accept a deal or face what US President Donald Trump said would be the "complete demolition" of the country's critical civilian infrastructure.

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Artemis astronauts survey lunar surface on flyby, solar eclipse up next

Artemis astronauts survey lunar surface on flyby, solar eclipse up next

The four astronauts carrying out NASA's first lunar flyby in more than half-a-century were sending back detailed observations of the Moon after traveling further from Earth than any human before.

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Polaris Renewable Energy Announces Q1 2026 Investor Call Details

Polaris Renewable Energy Announces Q1 2026 Investor Call Details

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / April 7, 2026 / Polaris Renewable Energy Inc. (TSX:PIF) ("Polaris" or the "Company") is pleased to announce it will be holding its Earnings Conference Call and Webcast to report its Q1 2026 Earnings Results on Thursday, May 7th, 2026, at 10:00 am EST.

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Formerra Announces Global Price Increase

Formerra Announces Global Price Increase

CLEVELAND, OH / ACCESS Newswire / April 7, 2026 / Formerra, a leading distributor of performance materials, today announced a global price increase of $0.02 / lb on all products. The increase addresses higher operating costs related to rising material costs, exacerbated by the conflict in the Middle East. The adjustment goes into effect on April 15, 2026, or as contracts otherwise allow. Formerra remains committed to maintaining ample inventory levels and the service excellence our valued customers deserve.

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Karbon-X Expands Enterprise Climate Platform Through Strategic Partnership with carbon-connect AG

Karbon-X Expands Enterprise Climate Platform Through Strategic Partnership with carbon-connect AG

CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / April 7, 2026 / Karbon-X Corp. (OTCQX:KARX) ("Karbon-X" or the "Company"), a vertically integrated climate solutions provider operating across compliance and voluntary carbon markets, today announced a strategic collaboration with carbon-connect AG ("carbon-connect"), a Switzerland-based greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting and sustainability advisory firm.

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U.S. Polo Assn. and ESPN Champion the Iconic USPA Gold Cup at the USPA National Polo Center, Hosted by Legendary Commentator Chris Fowler

U.S. Polo Assn. and ESPN Champion the Iconic USPA Gold Cup at the USPA National Polo Center, Hosted by Legendary Commentator Chris Fowler

USPA Gold Cup Finals to Air on ESPN and Global Polo Platforms

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BioNxt Secures Unitary European Patent for Sublingual Cladribine ODF Platform Across 18 Countries

BioNxt Secures Unitary European Patent for Sublingual Cladribine ODF Platform Across 18 Countries

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / April 7, 2026 / BioNxt Solutions Inc. ("BioNxt" or the "Company") (CSE:BNXT)(OTCQB:BNXTF)(FSE:BXT), a bioscience innovator specializing in advanced drug delivery systems, is pleased to announce the official registration of unitary effect for European Patent No. 4539857 covering the Company's proprietary sublingual cladribine oral thin film (ODF) platform.

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