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Researchers have found that people who begin using cannabis to cope with depression, anxiety, or pain are more likely to experience paranoia compared to those who use it casually for fun or curiosity.

Bollinger Innovations (NASDAQ: BINI), an electric vehicle manufacturer, announced that Bollinger Motors has added Ziegler Truck Group LLC and Range Truck Group LLC as official dealers, expanding its commercial sales and service footprint to Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and Washington. Both organizations will sell the Bollinger B4 all-electric Class 4 chassis cab along with the Mullen ONE Class 1 cargo van and the Mullen THREE Class 3 chassis cab truck, which will be rebranded as Bollinger Motors vehicles in future model years. Executives from Bollinger and Ziegler emphasized the partnership’s role in advancing sustainable fleet transportation and providing customized e-mobility solutions across the Upper Midwest and Pacific Northwest.

Medical device companies developing breakthrough technologies face a fundamental commercialization challenge beyond regulatory approval: market education. When innovations represent genuine advances over existing standards of care, successful adoption requires comprehensive stakeholder education across patients, clinicians, and healthcare administrators.

Foremost Clean Energy (NASDAQ: FMST) (CSE: FAT) announced that crews have mobilized for an eight-hole, 2,500-meter diamond drill program at its Murphy Lake South Uranium Property in Saskatchewan’s Athabasca Basin. The fully funded Phase 1 program follows the company’s ambient noise tomography survey completed in July, which produced a 3D velocity model to optimize drill targeting. Foremost CEO Jason Barnard said the campaign will test high-priority targets in a world-class uranium district amid tightening global supply. The company added that a Phase 2 winter program is anticipated for 2025–26 to follow up on initial results.

German sports and high-performance automaker Porsche has revealed that it is shelving plans to manufacture its own electric vehicle batteries due to cost concerns.

Americans interested in switching to electric mobility have more time to take advantage of the federal EV tax incentive after the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) amended the terms governing the phase-out of the historic tax incentive.

BluSky AI (OTCID: BSAI), a Neocloud company providing GPU-as-a-Service through its modular SkyMod data centers, announced the execution of a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Snowy River Ranches LLC for a 36.06-acre parcel in Huerfano County, Colo. The Walsenburg property, located at Hwy 69/Indian Pool Ranch, is positioned to support up to 15 megawatts of scalable compute capacity and offers direct access to regional energy infrastructure and transmission corridors. CEO Trent D’Ambrosio said the acquisition strengthens BluSky’s national expansion strategy, aligning compute growth with local economic development and environmental stewardship. The site will be developed under state and county permitting frameworks and adds to the company’s portfolio of energy-rich locations across the Mountain West and Southwest.

The neural interface revolution is unfolding differently than most technological observers anticipated. While industry attention focused on brain-computer interfaces requiring surgical implants or complex headsets, the real breakthrough is happening at the wrist. Companies are discovering that sophisticated neural signal processing can decode human intent through subtle muscle movements and bioelectric patterns, creating seamless control interfaces that require no learning curve or behavioral adaptation.

NRx Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: NRXP), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, presented two keynote talks at the Global Passion Project and Rockefeller Capital symposium held Aug. 28–30, 2025, in Southampton, N.Y. CEO Prof. Jonathan Javitt, MD, MPH, outlined plans for the Fall 2025 launch of HOPE Therapeutics clinics and a one-week residential program targeting suicidal depression, PTSD, traumatic brain injury and cognitive dysfunction. The program will be the first in the U.S. to combine neuroplastic drugs such as ketamine with transcranial magnetic stimulation, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, nutritional therapy, outdoor activities and supportive therapy in a comprehensive setting. At the event, Matthew Rockefeller was named to the advisory board of HOPE Therapeutics. The company noted it recently raised more than $8.8 million from biotechnology investors in a common stock offering without warrants or repricing features.

Soligenix (NASDAQ: SNGX), a late-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing products to treat rare diseases, announced that President and CEO Christopher J. Schaber, Ph.D., will deliver a corporate presentation at the H.C. Wainwright 27th Annual Global Investment Conference, taking place Sept. 8–10, 2025. The on-demand presentation will be available beginning Sept. 5 at 7 a.m. ET through the conference platform, with Soligenix management also participating in one-on-one meetings during the event.

Scinai Immunotherapeutics (NASDAQ: SCNI) reported revenues of $773,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2025, up from $284,000 in the prior-year period, reflecting continued growth in its CDMO business. R&D expenses fell to $1.24 million from $2.79 million, while marketing, general and administrative expenses rose to $1.26 million from $1.00 million. Net loss narrowed to $4.13 million compared to $4.48 million a year earlier. Cash and equivalents totaled $989,000 as of June 30, with an additional $4.2 million raised in July and August under the Company’s Standby Equity Purchase Agreement, significantly strengthening liquidity. Scinai advanced its anti-IL-17 NanoAb program, filed new patents under its Max Planck collaboration, and is pursuing up to €27 million in grant funding to support clinical trials and pipeline development, while its CDMO unit booked $1.0 million in 2025 service orders through August.

Lahontan Gold (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF) announced results from its 2025 Phase One drilling program at the Santa Fe Mine Project in Nevada, completing seven reverse-circulation drill holes totaling 1,210 meters. Highlights include 89.9 meters grading 0.23 g/t Au and 18.3 meters grading 0.73 g/t Au at the York zone, with mineralization open along strike and down-dip, as well as 39.6 meters grading 0.30 g/t Au at the Slab zone, confirming a new target for resource expansion. The results validate Lahontan’s geologic model, expand oxide gold zones, and underscore the growth potential of the recently acquired York claims. Additional drilling at York and Slab is planned for later this year.

Beeline Holdings (NASDAQ: BLNE), a U.S.-based digital mortgage lender, reported strong results for the second quarter of 2025, highlighting both financial and operational progress. The company posted US$1.7 million in revenue for the quarter ended June 30, representing a 27% increase quarter-over-quarter, while cutting operating costs by 40% to US$5.6 million. Net loss narrowed to US$4.1 million, a 68% improvement from the prior quarter, and adjusted EBITDA also improved. Beeline reduced debt by US$2.7 million during the quarter, bringing its year-to-date repayment to US$6.2 million, and ended Q2 with US$6.3 million in cash. Management reiterated its expectation to reach profitability by January 2026, supported by growing revenue streams and continued cost discipline.

With a focus on high-grade copper, zinc, lead, gold and silver, Trilogy Metals (NYSE American: TMQ) (TSX: TMQ) is not only exploring and developing critical metal resources but also championing responsible, sustainable mining practices that balance economic growth with environmental stewardship. The company is boldly advancing one of North America’s most promising mineral districts: the Ambler Mining District in Alaska. Trilogy Metals’ work in this remote and resource-rich region positions it at the forefront of providing essential metals that power the transition to a cleaner, greener global economy ( ibn.fm/mZGnT ).

Cybin (NYSE American: CYBN) (Cboe CA: CYBN) announced that, effective Sept. 2, 2025, Doug Drysdale stepped down as Chief Executive Officer and was succeeded on an interim basis by Co-Founder and President Eric So. The Board of Directors has formed a committee to conduct a search for a new CEO to lead the Company through commercialization, while So will focus on advancing Cybin’s clinical pipeline, including CYB003 and CYB004, and ensuring continuity during the transition.

Strawberry Fields REIT (NYSE AMERICAN: STRW) announced it completed the acquisition of a facility in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, comprised of 108 skilled nursing beds and 16 assisted living beds, for $5.3 million. The facility was added to an existing master lease with an affiliate of Reliant Care Group L.L.C., increasing the Company’s annual rents by $530,000 with 3% annual escalators. This transaction marks Strawberry Fields’ 18th facility in Missouri.

A recent study conducted at Mass General Brigham has found a potential link between head injuries and an elevated risk of developing brain cancer. The researchers analyzed data collected from over 75,000 people with traumatic brain injuries that ranged from mild to severe between 2000 and 2024, and discovered that patients with a history of suffering traumatic brain injury (TBI) were more likely to develop malignant brain tumors compared to patients who had not experienced traumatic brain injuries in the past.

African countries are starting to turn more seriously toward renewable energy, and the clearest sign yet is the sharp rise in solar imports. Over the past year, nations across the continent bought record numbers of solar panels from China, suggesting the beginning of a long-awaited clean energy boom.

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage : As Asia ascends to the forefront of the global crypto-finance landscape, Hong Kong is reclaiming its historical niche as a regulated gateway linking traditional finance with digital assets. Institutional appetites are visibly rising for compliant, algorithmically driven Bitcoin exposure, evidenced by sovereign wealth funds increasing their Bitcoin allocations and fintech firms in Hong Kong raising more than $1.5 billion to support crypto infrastructure and stablecoin frameworks. In this evolving environment, next-generation platforms such Solowin Holdings (NASDAQ: SWIN) ( Profile ), which melds licensed crypto infrastructure, quantitative strategies and access to Asia’s high-net-worth investor base, are poised to capitalize on this structural shift. Solowin Holdings joins other tech-savvy companies — including Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN), Bit Mining Ltd. (NYSE: BTCM), Bakkt Holdings Inc. (NYSE: BKKT) and Marathon Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: MARA) — that are focused on strengthening their…

McEwen (NYSE: MUX) (TSX: MUX) reported that drilling at the Fox Complex’s Grey Fox Project continues to deliver strong gold grades and widths, supporting resource growth ahead of an updated estimate expected in October 2025. Results from the Gibson Expansion Zone included 10.1 g/t Au over 5.8 m and 10.4 g/t Au over 5.6 m, while Grey Fox South returned 4.8 g/t Au over 14.9 m and 4.4 g/t Au over 6.0 m. The updated 3D mineralization model is expected to increase Grey Fox’s current resource of 1.54 million ounces indicated at 3.64 g/t Au and 458,000 ounces inferred at 3.30 g/t Au. With mineralization open and geological similarities to large-scale deposits like Canadian Malartic, Grey Fox remains central to McEwen’s long-term growth strategy, alongside development at the Stock Mine and Froome West and exploration in Nevada.

G Mining Ventures Corp. (TSX: GMIN) (OTCQX: GMINF) announced it received the Environmental Permit from Guyana’s Environmental Protection Agency for the Oko West Gold Project, authorizing construction and operation through July 2030. The permit follows nearly two years of environmental and social studies and a multi-stakeholder review process. Oko West is expected to create an average of 1,270 direct permanent jobs during its lifetime, supporting a construction decision later this year. The milestone strengthens G Mining Ventures’ partnership with the Government of Guyana, which was recently ranked a top 10 global mining jurisdiction by the Fraser Institute.

SuperCom (NASDAQ: SPCB), a global provider of secured e-Government, IoT, and cybersecurity solutions, is accelerating its push into the U.S. corrections market. The company announced a second contract in Alabama last week, extending its operations in a state it only entered earlier this year. The news follows last month’s agreement in Tennessee, which marked SuperCom’s expansion into its 11th new U.S. state in less than a year.

Annovis Bio (NYSE: ANVS) announced that CEO Maria Maccecchini, Ph.D., will present at the H.C. Wainwright 27th Annual Global Investment Conference, taking place Sept. 8-10, 2025, at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel in New York City.

Calidi Biotherapeutics (NYSE American: CLDI), announced that CEO Eric Poma, Ph.D., will present at the H.C. Wainwright 27th Annual Global Investment Conference, taking place Sept. 8-10, 2025, at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel in New York. An on-demand presentation will be available starting Sept. 5 at 7 a.m. ET, highlighting Calidi’s RedTail platform, which is designed to protect virus from immune clearance, induce tumor lysis, and deliver therapeutic genetic medicines to metastatic sites through systemic administration.

Clene (NASDAQ: CLNN) announced that management will present at the H.C. Wainwright 27th Annual Global Investment Conference and host one-on-one investor meetings.

PowerBank (NASDAQ: SUUN) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: 103), a leader in North American energy infrastructure development and asset ownership, announced that its 2.8 MW Day Hollow ground-mount solar project in upstate New York has secured site control, enabling progression to the interconnection study phase. The project is expected to qualify under New York’s Value of Distributed Energy Resources (VDER) program at an estimated first-year average rate of US$0.0971/kWh. Designed as a community solar initiative, Day Hollow will allow renters, businesses and homeowners to subscribe and receive bill credits without on-site equipment, contributing to the state’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act target of 6 GW of solar capacity by 2025.

NRx Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: NRXP), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) has granted Fast Track designation to its intravenous ketamine formulation, NRX-100, for the treatment of suicidal ideation in patients with depression, including bipolar depression ( https://ibn.fm/LYPf7 ).

Rystad Energy, an energy consultancy firm, recently published a report that indicates M&A deal-making in the oil and gas industry has dampened when compared to the first six months of last year. Donald Trump’s policies and other macroeconomic uncertainties have contributed to this slump, although it can also be argued that the slowing down of deal-making activity at this time is only natural after the frantic merger and acquisition deal-making that happened during the past 24 months.

SEGG Media (NASDAQ: SEGG, LTRYW), a sports, entertainment and gaming conglomerate that owns Sports.com, Concerts.com and Lottery.com, announced the launch of two new divisions, SEGG Digital and SEGG Productions, to accelerate international growth, audience engagement and monetization. SEGG Digital, led by Charlie Davis of Jet House and supported by influencer executive Ray Harris, will serve as the company’s marketing arm, deploying data-driven digital and social strategies to scale its flagship brands. SEGG Productions, led by Tamer Hassan, will focus on premium storytelling across music, lifestyle and entertainment, with its first major project, “SAS Unscripted,” hosted by Ant Middleton, already in production. Both ventures will be headquartered in Dubai, leveraging SEGG Media’s pending acquisition of Nook to strengthen global content delivery and shareholder value.

Google has started testing a new advertising program that gives Canadian cannabis businesses limited access to its ad services, provided they meet federal requirements.

AI Maverick Intel (OTCID: BINP) recently unveiled its next-generation prospecting engine, designed to enable revenue teams to research, engage, and qualify prospects at scale without adding headcount. An article discussing the launch reads, “The platform’s key capabilities include: Comprehensive contact intelligence – Aggregates millions of structured and unstructured data points into unified profiles, highlighting job changes, buying signals, and personal preferences in real time; Context-aware communication – Adaptive language models select the right channel, timing, and tone for each message, supporting both transactional and consultative sales workflows.”

ONAR (OTCQB: ONAR) is positioned for opportunity, combining specialty marketing agencies with proprietary martech innovation. “ONAR is building a scalable platform for delivering advanced, ROI-focused services to growth-stage and middle-market companies, segments often underserved in the broader marketing ecosystem,” reads a recent article. “With a clarified structure, focused brand positioning, expanding tech capabilities, and a healthy acquisition pipeline, ONAR is moving from a collection of marketing agencies into an integrated marketing platform built for scale… For middle-market companies navigating marketing complexity, and for investors watching the evolution of martech from fragmented tools to unified platforms, ONAR offers a compelling case of transformation in progress.”

Trilogy Metals (NYSE American: TMQ) (TSX: TMQ) is strategically positioned to benefit from tightening copper supply-demand fundamentals. With a 50% interest in one of North America’s richest undeveloped copper districts, high-grade resources, stable jurisdiction, and a strong joint venture partnership provide a solid foundation for future development. “The company’s prudent cash management, combined with flexible capital-raising tools through its Base Shelf Prospectus and ATM Program, enhances its ability to fund project advancement while minimizing dilution,” reads a recent article. “As the global energy transition continues to reshape commodity markets, the combination of grade, jurisdiction, and scale at the Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects underscores Trilogy’s potential role in meeting the world’s growing copper needs.”

Zevra Therapeutics (NASDAQGS: ZVRA), a commercial-stage company focused on therapies for rare diseases, announced that four posters on MIPLYFFA (arimoclomol) will be presented at the International Congress of Inborn Errors of Metabolism (ICIEM), held Sept. 2-6, 2025, in Kyoto, Japan. MIPLYFFA, approved in the U.S. for the treatment of Niemann-Pick disease type C (NPC), will be highlighted in a Best Poster award-winning presentation (#BP-19) detailing its unique mechanism of action targeting NPC pathophysiology. Additional presentations will feature positive new data from a pediatric substudy in patients younger than two years old and a prespecified efficacy analysis in patients on miglustat who switched from placebo to MIPLYFFA.

Clene (NASDAQ: CLNN), together with its wholly owned subsidiary, Clene Nanomedicine Inc., is advancing its lead candidate CNM-Au8®, a unique and needed oral treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (“ALS”), toward a potential FDA accelerated approval. “Clene’s technology targets mitochondrial dysfunction, a novel approach to neurodegenerative diseases, and key FDA meetings in the coming months could be major valuation catalysts for investors… Clene is preparing to initiate a confirmatory Phase 3 ALS trial in the first half of 2026, with a separate MS (multiple sclerosis) program in late-stage development,” reads a recent article. “For investors, Clene’s value lies in its multiple shots on goal: regulatory catalysts in both ALS and MS, ongoing data generation, and a novel therapeutic platform. While clinical-stage biotechs carry inherent risks, the company’s unique approach could significantly shorten its path to commercialization and generate early revenue from a patient population with limited options… Clene’s differentiated technology and advancing clinical programs position it as a company to watch with important investment potential in the evolving neurodegenerative therapy space.”

Lucky Strike Entertainment (NYSE: LUCK), one of the world’s premier location-based entertainment platforms with more than 360 sites across North America, reported fiscal Q4 2025 revenue of $318 million, above Noble Capital Markets’ $292 million estimate, and adjusted EBITDA of $88.7 million versus the $83 million forecast. Same-store revenue declined 4.1% for the quarter, but showed steady sequential improvement from down 6% in April to flat in June, with July turning positive at more than 1% growth. Analysts at Noble Capital Markets noted the results cap a transitional year marked by strengthening revenue trends.

Professional Diversity Network (NASDAQ: IPDN), a global operator of online networks that connect diverse professionals with employment opportunities, announced it has signed a non-binding MOU with Dubai-based OOKC Group to co-develop the world’s first compliance-driven Web3.0 digital investment banking platform, targeting real-world asset tokenization, decentralized capital structures and cross-border regulatory innovation. In parallel, the Company launched a redesigned TalentAlly website, featuring upgraded navigation, job search tools, and career resources to better serve underrepresented professionals and inclusive employers. TalentAlly has reported a 44.3% rise in monthly site visitors and 79.8% growth in page views since January 2025, reflecting strong momentum as global recruitment outsourcing grows toward a projected $25.8 billion market by 2034.

Artificial intelligence (“AI”) is rewriting the rules of modern marketing, unlocking new ways to connect with consumers through personalization, automation, and data-driven insights. ONAR Holding Corp. (OTCQB: ONAR) is positioning itself at the center of this transformation, harnessing AI through proprietary technology and strategic partnerships to help brands achieve smarter, faster and more impactful growth.

Mining companies pursuing growth face a fundamental choice: expand through exploration risk or consolidating proven ground adjacent to existing resources. While exploration offers discovery potential, strategic land acquisition near established mineralization provides more predictable pathways to resource expansion with lower geological risk.

Clean process gold and silver recovery company ESGold (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) is announcing a joint venture (”JV”) development that expands the company’s operations beyond eastern Canada and into one of South America’s most prolific gold-producing regions.

ESGold (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) is featured in a new NetworkNewsAudio release titled “Colombia’s Hidden Gold: How Modern Tech Can Unlock Millions from Legacy Mine Waste.” The segment highlights ESGold’s binding memorandum of understanding with Planta Magdalena S.A.S. for a fully permitted gold and silver project in Colombia’s Department of Bolívar. Under the agreement, ESGold will invest C$1.5 million for a 50% joint venture interest, with an option to acquire the remaining 50% within 12 months at fair market value. With production permits already in place, the partnership provides ESGold a rare near-term opportunity to establish a second operation alongside its Montauban project in Quebec.

Currently, BHP is the largest producer of copper globally. Over the last three years, the company has shifted its focus to the production of the red metal, helping establish a solid foundation for future growth in this critical mineral .

All sectors have their share of bankruptcies every year, but the health care sector is experiencing these filings in a concerning way; major players are going under as the weight of financial headwinds takes a huge toll. The health care system has variously been described as being in the throes of a crisis, and companies within the system are no exception.

Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Apple. The complaint accuses the two tech giants of colluding to block fair competition in the rapidly growing AI industry.

The artificial intelligence revolution faces a fundamental infrastructure bottleneck that threatens to create a two-tiered system where only the largest corporations can access the computing power necessary to compete. While AI capabilities advance at breakneck speed, the infrastructure required to support these workloads remains concentrated among tech giants and well-funded enterprises with the resources and timelines to build massive data centers. This disparity risks leaving smaller organizations, academic institutions, and innovative startups on the sidelines of the most transformative technological shift in decades.

Propanc Biopharma (NASDAQ: PPCB) announced the closing of its underwritten public offering of 1,000,000 shares of common stock at $4.00 per share, generating $4 million in gross proceeds before deducting underwriting discounts and expenses. The Company also granted the underwriter a 45-day option to purchase up to 150,000 additional shares. The shares commenced trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market on Aug. 15, 2025, with the offering closing on Aug. 18, 2025. D. Boral Capital LLC and Craft Capital Management LLC acted as book running managers for the offering.

Solowin (NASDAQ: SWIN), a financial services firm providing solutions across traditional and digital assets, announced the launch of its Dubai Operations Center and the start of its application for a Category 3C asset management license from the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The move builds on Solowin’s recent collaboration with CITIC Construction in Saudi Arabia and expands the Company’s compliant financial services footprint in the Middle East. Solowin also signed a memorandum of understanding with a UAE-based enterprise to accelerate market entry through established client networks. DIFC was chosen for its regulatory advantages, including a mutual recognition framework with Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission, which could streamline approval in as little as three months. CEO Peter Lok said the new hub strengthens connectivity between the Middle East and Asia and supports Solowin’s vision for a cross-regional “digital financial silk road.”

Sharps Technology (NASDAQ: STSS, STSSW) announced the closing of a $400 million private placement of common stock and stapled warrants priced at $6.50 per unit, with total proceeds potentially reaching $1 billion upon full warrant exercise. The Company will use the funds primarily to acquire SOL, the native token of the Solana blockchain, under a new digital asset treasury strategy, supported by a non-binding LOI with the Solana Foundation for a potential $50 million discounted purchase. Backed by a syndicate of global financial institutions and digital asset investors, Sharps intends to provide regular transparency updates on SOL holdings while continuing its medical device distribution operations.

A BloombergNEF report has found that investment in renewables like wind and solar reached record levels globally in the first half of the year. The strategic research provider’s 2H 2025 Renewable Energy Investment Tracker shows that small-scale solar and global offshore wind experienced notable growth in H1 2025 while asset finance for onshore wind and utility-scale solar dropped notably from H1 2024 levels.

The introduction of the GENIUS Act, which officially regulates stablecoins, has stirred new friction between banks and the cryptocurrency sector. Traditional financial institutions are sounding alarms that the law could encourage massive movement of funds out of banks and into digital assets, potentially shifting trillions of dollars.

Electric vehicles have faced a lot of challenges in the United States, especially with President Donald Trump openly opposing them . Trump has been clear about his dislike for EVs, working to remove incentives that encourage people to buy them.

Brera Holdings (NASDAQ: BREA), an Ireland-based international holding company focused on expanding its global portfolio of men’s and women’s sports clubs through a multi-club ownership (“MCO”) strategy, has received an Outperform rating from PartnerCap Securities. The firm assigned a price target of $11.50 in a new report, “ Kicking off a Global Value Play: Early Entry into the World’s First Public MCO Platform ” ( https://ibn.fm/zrb0H ).

IBN (InvestorBrandNetwork), a multifaceted communications organization connecting public companies to the investment community, today announced the full redesign and relaunch of its three flagship Mission brands — MissionIR, MissionPR, and MissionSMR. As part of IBN’s Dynamic Brand Portfolio of more than 70 investor-focused outlets, the refreshed platforms enhance targeted exposure for retail and institutional investors. MissionIR delivers investor relations support with content creation, social amplification, and event collaboration; MissionPR provides integrated communications spanning branding, media relations, and marketing; and MissionSMR develops data-driven social media strategies to elevate digital engagement. The relaunch reflects IBN’s commitment to evolving client needs while driving measurable results in visibility and credibility across the investment community.

SEGG Media (NASDAQ: SEGG, LTRYW), a technology company owning Sports.com, Concerts.com, and Lottery.com, reported continued growth across its portfolio following its investment in Veloce Media Group and Veloce’s subsequent acquisition of creator-led brand Quadrant, co-founded by Formula 1 driver Lando Norris. Quadrant recently secured partnerships with Electronic Arts, T-Mobile, Lego, NordVPN, Revolut and Swarovski, bolstering its role as a premier platform in sport, gaming and digital media. Veloce, which operates the world’s largest racing and gaming media network with over 750 million monthly digital views, reported £12.8 million ($17.5 million) in revenue for the year ending June 2024, a 153% increase year over year, with momentum carrying into 2025. SEGG Media holds a call option to acquire a 51% majority stake in Veloce, positioning the Company for long-term growth in next-generation sport and entertainment.

Park rangers in Sequoia National Park, California, have cleared an extensive illegal cannabis cultivation site covering roughly 13 acres.

LaFleur Minerals (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) was featured in a recent episode of the MiningNewsWire podcast, where its CEO Paul Ténière and Chairman Kal Malhi discussed the company’s short-term production strategy and its long-term positioning. “We’re an interesting company in the fact that we have an advanced gold project in Québec’s Abitibi Gold Belt and a nearby permitted mill. That puts us in a strong position as a near-term gold producer,” Ténière said, adding that today’s prices create favorable conditions for restarting operations and accelerating project timelines. “We have a mining lease at Swanson, which allows us to get into production much faster than we could otherwise. With gold hitting over $3,000 an ounce, it makes a lot of these deposits potentially economically viable… It’s an exciting time to be in gold, and we’re in a great position to move quickly.”

Lantern Pharma (NASDAQ: LTRN) recently unveiled a new artificial intelligence module designed to predict the effectiveness of cancer treatment combinations involving DNA-damaging agents (“DDAs”) and DNA damage response inhibitors (“DDRis”). “The technology is integrated into the company’s RADR(R) platform, which supports AI-guided drug development,” reads a recent article. “By embedding this technology into RADR(R), Lantern Pharma continues to position itself as a developer of data-driven approaches to oncology drug development. The module not only improves the chances of clinical success but also aligns with growing industry efforts to personalize cancer treatments based on molecular and genetic profiles.”

Oncotelic Therapeutics (OTCQB: OTLC), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing transformative oncology and immunotherapy treatments, today highlighted its oncology pipeline and the extensive intellectual property contributions of Chairman and CEO Dr. Vuong Trieu, who holds more than 500 filed and 75 issued patents and co-developed blockbuster therapeutics Abraxane(R) and Cynviloq(TM). The Company’s portfolio includes OT-101 in Phase 3 for pancreatic cancer, OXi4503 advancing toward Phase 3 in AML/MDS, CA4P/Fosbretabulin in late-stage repositioning, AL-101 in Phase 2 for Parkinson’s and sexual dysfunctions, AL-102 in discovery for Alzheimer’s, and multiple pediatric rare disease programs with potential to generate Priority Review Vouchers, reinforcing its strategy of building value through differentiated biotechnology assets with strong competitive barriers.

BluSky AI (OTCID: BSAI), a Neocloud company delivering GPU-as-a-Service through rapidly deployable SkyMod data centers, announced the execution of a non-binding Letter of Intent to lease approximately two acres at the White Cloud facility in Wells, Nevada. The lease is structured to support BluSky’s expansion of modular data service units across the Western U.S., with the site offering access to at least 2,700 KVA of existing electrical capacity, minimal site improvements for quick deployment, and an initial 10-year term with two optional 5-year extensions, reinforcing the Company’s focus on scalable, energy-efficient compute infrastructure.

Ucore Rare Metals (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) recently secured an $18.4 million phase 2 award from the U.S. Department of Defense (“DoD”) to accelerate the engineering, procurement and site work for its Louisiana Strategic Metals Complex (“LA SMC”), reinforcing its leadership in domestic heavy rare earth element (“HREE”) supply. “Ucore’s RapidSX(TM) column-based solvent extraction platform, already proven under phase 1 funding, is central to the company’s mission to break reliance on China-controlled legacy REE separation methods,” reads a recent article. “The phase 2 award expands an earlier $4 million phase 1 demonstration project and supports detailed engineering, long-lead equipment procurement and early-stage construction at the LA SMC in Alexandria, Louisiana… Phase 2 is intended to scale RapidSX to commercial readiness and position Ucore for mechanical completion of the facility in late 2026 with minimal equity dilution.”

New Pacific (NYSE American: NEWP) (TSX: NUAG), a Canadian mineral exploration and development company, is positioning for opportunity in Bolivia’s silver story, which is centuries old, yet its richest regions have seen limited modern exploration. “With less than 10% of the country’s silver-rich mineral belt explored using current high-tech techniques, significant opportunities remain for new discoveries. New Pacific is advancing what could become one of the largest new silver districts in the world,” reads a recent article. “New Pacific’s flagship Silver Sand and Carangas projects are discoveries made within the last five years and represent two of the world’s largest undeveloped silver deposits. Economic studies completed in 2024 indicate that, combined, Silver Sand and Carangas have the potential to produce around 18.5 million ounces of silver per year—more than many established producers generate.”

HeartBeam (NASDAQ: BEAT) is the focus of a piece by Susan Shepard for MD+DI detailing how the company’s credit-card-sized ECG device captures three-dimensional signals to synthesize a full 12-lead output. Cleared by the FDA last December, the portable system is designed for patients to carry in a wallet or purse for on-demand readings, providing hospital-level arrhythmia evaluation outside traditional settings. CEO Rob Eno explained that the device records up-down, side-to-side, and front-to-back signals, which the company’s algorithm then converts into a 12-lead ECG. HeartBeam expects FDA clearance for the algorithm later this year.

With gold prices soaring and a clear path to production just three years away, Lahontan Gold (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF) CEO Kimberly Ann is reporting that current economic models may be capturing less than half of the company’s true mineralization potential at its flagship Santa Fe mine. Lahontan Gold Corp. is a Canadian mineral exploration company strategically positioned in Nevada’s world-renowned Walker Lane, where the company is rapidly advancing four premier gold and silver properties toward commercial production.

Beeline Holdings (NASDAQ: BLNE), following the divestiture tied to its forward merger with Eastside Distilling, updated shareholders on progress toward its 2026 goals. Highlights include launching BeelineEquity, a token-backed liquidity option for homeowners; eliminating more than $7 million in debt by Sept. 5, months ahead of schedule; and reaffirming its target to reach cash-flow positive by January 2026. Additional milestones include Nasdaq uplisting, stronger-than-expected Q2 EPS, AI-driven revenue of more than $170,000, enhanced cybersecurity, $6.2 million in cash with $50 million in equity, and expansion of SaaS and AI platforms such as BlinkQC and MagicBlocks. CEO Nick Liuzza emphasized his $16 million personal investment and minimal salary as part of a leadership team aligned with shareholders in pursuing long-term value creation.

BluSky AI (OTC: BSAI) has announced the securing of its first site in central Utah, equipped with 9.3 MW of grid-connected power capacity for its flagship modular data center ( ibn.fm/XnaU0 ). The company specializes in delivering scalable, energy-efficient modular data-center infrastructure — known as SkyMod — designed to meet the surging demands of the AI industry.

HeartBeam (NASDAQ: BEAT), a medical technology company focused on transforming cardiac care, announced that CEO Robert Eno and CFO Timothy Cruickshank will attend the MDB Investor Summit 2025, HRX Live 2025, and the H.C. Wainwright 27th Annual Global Investment Conference in September. At these events, the executives will meet with partners and investors while providing updates on the company’s commercialization progress, including demonstrations of its FDA-cleared HeartBeam System, a cable-free, credit card-sized device that collects 3D ECG signals for arrhythmia assessment.

In a bold move to redefine customer acquisition, AI Maverick Intel (OTC: BINP) is revolutionizing how businesses engage with their audiences. Formerly known as Bionoid Pharma Inc., the company has pivoted from its pharmaceutical roots to become a leader in AI-driven customer engagement ( ibn.fm/heRUQ ). Through its proprietary AI Maverick platform, AI Maverick Intel offers a solution that automates two-way communication and data-driven interactions, eliminating the need for traditional sales development representative (“SDR”) teams. This innovative approach positions the company at the forefront of AI-powered business solutions.

ESGold (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) announced its placement in a NetworkNewsWire editorial titled “Cleaner Recovery Tech Turns Mine Waste into Cash Flow.” The feature highlights ESGold’s fully permitted joint venture in Bolívar, Colombia, where the company is using advanced extraction methods to recover gold and silver from decades-old mine tailings. This approach addresses long-standing environmental concerns while creating sustainable economic value by transforming abandoned waste into profitable operations.

The price of gold is holding steady this week while the price of silver dropped slightly as traders turned their focus to the Fed’s next move. September silver futures saw their price drop to $38.83 while December gold futures rose to $3420 an ounce.

About 3 million people in the U.S. live with irritable bowel disease (IBD), and its prevalence is rising. Unfortunately, there isn’t a cure for the condition at the moment. Many individuals with IBD develop clots in their blood and these can result in strokes and heart attacks . Now a new study has discovered possible reasons why these clots are common and suggests a possible way to address this problem while also reducing inflammation.

Many employees don’t take kindly to managers relying on AI for emails that are supposed to feel personal or sincere. According to a recent study published in the International Journal of Business Communication, emails written with heavy AI involvement can weaken trust within organizations more than most people expect.

GlobalTech (OTC: GLTK), a U.S.-based technology holding company specializing in AI, big data, and digital infrastructure, has selected IBN to spearhead its corporate communications strategy. With a portfolio spanning enterprise productivity, e-commerce, retail, digital lending, and compliance solutions, as well as majority ownership of WorldCall Telecom Ltd., GlobalTech is accelerating growth through innovation, acquisitions, and regional alliances, including its partnership with Omantel to strengthen its presence in the Middle East.

In today’s rapidly electrifying world, copper is no longer merely a base metal, it’s emerging as the “gold standard” for strategic investments. Nicola Mining (TSX.V: NIM) (OTCQB: HUSIF), a junior exploration and custom milling company, is positioning itself squarely at the heart of this transformative trend. With its growing project portfolio in British Columbia and a renewed focus on copper alongside precious metals, Nicola Mining brings both mission and method to a sector defined by urgency and opportunity.

Vision Marine Technologies (NASDAQ: VMAR), a pioneer in high-voltage marine propulsion and multi-brand boat retail, announced the launch of a dedicated electric boating division within Nautical Ventures Group. Anchored by Vision Marine’s E-Motion(TM) propulsion and electric boat lineup, the division will offer customers a complete EV-focused experience including sales, service, after-sales support, and premium water toys such as Seabob, following Nautical Ventures’ renewed dealer agreement with Cayago Americas. Leveraging its nine-location footprint in Florida, the initiative aims to accelerate nationwide adoption of electric boating while expanding the company’s presence in the growing recreational marine market.

SEGG Media (NASDAQ: SEGG, LTRYW), a leading sports, entertainment and gaming conglomerate that owns Sports.com, Concerts.com and Lottery.com, today announced that its Board of Directors approved a 1-for-10 reverse stock split of its issued and outstanding common stock, effective at the opening of trading on Aug. 29, 2025, subject to final coordination with NASDAQ, FINRA and the Company’s transfer agent. The reverse stock split, which follows shareholder approval at the Company’s annual meeting on Feb. 20, 2025, is intended to support SEGG Media’s strategic objectives of attracting institutional investors, improving market structure through tighter spreads and steadier trading volumes, and limiting market manipulation.