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Hofseth BioCare ASA: SECOND QUARTER 2026 FINANCIAL REPORT

HBC recorded total operating revenues of NOK 65.7 million in the second quarter of 2026, compared to NOK 68.4 million in the same period last year. Net operating revenues were NOK 63.1 million, down from NOK 67.8 million in Q2 2025. EBITDA for the quarter was negative NOK 2.7 million, compared to negative NOK 5.4 million in Q2 2025. The Operational EBITDA* amounted to negative NOK 0.6 million (positive NOK 1.3 million in Q2 2025), excluding non-recurring and strategic development costs such as c

Fil-Am Dave Bautista steps into lead role in ‘God of War’

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino-American actor Dave Bautista is stepping into the role of Kratos in Prime Video’s upcoming “God of War” series, replacing Ryan Hurst after the original lead suffered a serious injury during production. Bautista has officially closed a deal to headline the live-action adaptation of the popular PlayStation video game franchise, according to Variety and Deadline. Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television decided to recast the role after H

Iran’s president calls for end to war with US

Poverty rate hits record low 9.7%, but millions are one crisis from sliding back

Around 6.5 million Filipinos were lifted out of poverty between 2023 and 2025, but the World Bank estimates that at least 28% of the population remain at risk of falling back into poverty

Trump says some ground beef quotas will be temporarily eased

Gabby Lopez’s gamble to save ABS-CBN

The climb in ABS-CBN's stock price is the market’s display of confidence in the P6-billion rescue plan

PPPs cited as better option for government infrastructure

Public?Private Partnerships (PPPs) are the preferred mechanism for delivering large-scale government infrastructure, according to two key public officials.

Iran pledges "devastating" response as U.S. warns of "tough" economic sanctions

One Meralco Foundation extends immediate relief to Habagat-hit communities

In the wake of heavy southwest monsoon rains (Habagat), Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Company (Meralco) and its corporate social responsibility arm, One Meralco Foundation (OMF) together with the local government partners, mobilized rapid disaster response operations across different communities in Bulacan and Cavite. With severe flooding and high tides disrupting their daily lives and rendering roads impassable, families find it […]

PMI data ahead; U.S. warns of "tough" sanctions on Iran - what’s moving markets

Plumbing Detectives LLC Releases Technical Breakdown on Thermal Expansion Tanks for Southwest Florida Water Heaters

"Licensed Venice contractor says a missing thermal expansion tank is why relief valves 'weep' and water heaters fail years early on homes with a backflow preventer or pressure-reducing valve" Venice, FL, Aug. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Plumbing Detectives LLC, a licensed plumbing contractor serving Venice, Nokomis, Sarasota, and the surrounding Southwest Florida area, today has released a technical breakdown on thermal expansion tanks and their role in water heater installations. The breakdown

Fair weather in PH except in Northern Luzon —Pagasa

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines will have generally fair weather on Friday, except in some parts of Northern Luzon due to the prevailing southwest monsoon, or habagat, according to the state weather bureau Pagasa (Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration). In its 5 a.m. weather bulletin, Pagasa forecaster Obet Badrina said that parts of Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Norte, Cagayan, Abra, Apayao, and Batanes will experience cloudy skies due to habagat, and oth

Brii Biosciences Provides Corporate Updates and Reports 2026 Interim Financial Results

Topline Data from Phase 2b Studies Inform HBV Functional Cure Strategy; Additional Data Expected in 2H 2026 Emerging Discovery Programs Build Momentum BRII-5395 mRNA Cancer Vaccine Moving into Clinical Evaluation for HCC Strong Cash Position Supports Continued Strategic Execution Conference Call Scheduled: August 21 at 8:30 a.m. HKT DURHAM, N.C. and BEIJING, Aug. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Brii Biosciences Limited ("Brii Bio," or the "Company," stock code: 2137.HK), a biotechnology company develop

Aiper unveils next-generation smart outdoor care solutions, expanding the Aiper Smart Yard Ecosystem

Unveiling its latest generation of smart pool care and irrigation innovations in Australia, Aiper is introducing the Scuba V3, Scuba S3, and IrriSense N2 SE to deliver a simpler, smarter approach to outdoor maintenanceThe new product range builds on Aiper's Smart Yard Ecosystem, helping homeowners spend less time maintaining their outdoor spaces and more time enjoying themThe latest innovations were showcased at Aiper's 2026 Pool Party on the Gold Coast, celebrating the future of smart outdoor l

ALL IT Hypermarket Returns with Tech The Emissions Down 2026 - Now Powered by Atome and Blueshark in Malaysia's Most Impactful Tech Retail ESG Campaign

Second edition of the groundbreaking e-waste and green mobility campaign offers Malaysians the chance to win a Blueshark Solo 1C EV Bike and MacBook Neo - simply by recycling their unwanted electronics. KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Aug. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ALL IT Hypermarket Sdn Bhd proudly presents the second edition of Tech The Emissions Down (TTED), now running until 31 December 2026, co-powered by Atome and Blueshark Malaysia. There is still plenty of time to join the green movement. From le

Keystone Substance Abuse Services Rebrands as Keystone Behavioral Health, Expanding Behavioral Health Services in York County

Rebrand reflects expanded behavioral health services alongside continued substance misuse prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery programs; ribbon cutting set for August 21 in Rock Hill, S.C. Rock Hill, SC, Aug. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Keystone, a long-standing provider of substance misuse prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery services in the region, today announced it has rebranded as Keystone Behavioral Health. The new name and identity reflect an expanded scope of ser

Brookfield Renewable to Issue C$750 Million of Green Bonds

BROOKFIELD, News, Aug. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookfield Renewable (NYSE: BEP, BEPC; TSX: BEP.UN, BEPC) ("Brookfield Renewable”) today announced that it has agreed to issue C$750 million aggregate principal amount of medium term notes (the "Notes”), comprised of C$400 million aggregate principal amount of Series 21 Notes (the "Series 21 Notes”), due August 13, 2036, which will bear interest at a rate of 4.949% per annum and C$350 million aggregate principal amount of Series 22 Notes (the "

IGEL Brings Now & Next Workspace & Endpoint Security Summit to Melbourne, Australia

The event brings together customers, partners, and industry leaders to advance endpoint security, resilience, and secure workspace delivery. MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- IGEL®, a global software company delivering the IGEL Adaptive Secure Endpoint Platform™, today announced it is bringing the IGEL Now & Next® Workspace & Endpoint Security Summit to Melbourne, Australia, for a showcase on September 17, 2026, at Park Hyatt Melbourne. The one-day program will bring together I

K-EnterTech Shines on the Global Stage! BIGC Wins Four Awards, Including the Stevie Awards and Good Design Awards

BIGC Wins Gold in Entertainment at the International Business Awards (IBA), the 'Oscars of Business,' Proving Its Global ProminenceAchieves a Quadruple Crown by Sweeping Prestigious Awards, Including Consecutive Selection for '2026 Good Design Korea (GD)'Global Judging Panel Unanimously Praises the "Exceptional User Interface and Seamless Fan Journey" PHOTO CREDIT: Courtesy of BIGC SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BIGC, a global enter-tech company, announced on the 21st that

Precision Tree Service Announces Official Domain Migration to PrecisionTree.Services and Expanded Emergency Care Operations

Bellingham, Washington, Aug. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bellingham, Washington - August 20, 2026 - Precision Tree Service, a licensed tree care contractor based in Whatcom County (WA License #PRECITS870MP), has launched a new website at https://precisiontree.services. The site places contractor licensing verification, service information, and the company's 24 hour emergency line on a single address, and goes live ahead of the autumn and winter windstorm season. The new address replaces skagitc

Questor Technology Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire Emission Rx in Strategic Move to Lead North American Emissions Combustion Technology

Acquisition would enable access to established field service and fabrication capabilities through Emission Rx’s relationship with AeroTech Group of Companies, and the addition of two senior leaders with deep knowledge of Questor’s technology and marketsBeyond the revenue and expected gross margin increase, the combined entity is expected to generate cross-selling opportunities and commercial synergies through Emission Rx’s installed base and customer relationshipsOutstanding litigation between t

Karmelo Anthony's lawyer asks for new trial in Texas track meet killing as new details are revealed

McKINNEY, Texas — The Texas prosecutor who oversaw Karmelo Anthony 's conviction in a deadly stabbing at a high school track meet said Thursday that both sides had agreed to hold back evidence that risked further inflaming a case already boiling with racial tensions and death threats. That agreement is at the center of whether a judge will order a retrial for Anthony, who was sentenced to 35 years in prison over the killing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf last year during a confrontation in

US charges woman with IS-inspired plot to blow up New York State Capitol

US authorities charged a woman who allegedly supported the Islamic State group with a terrorism offense Thursday after she told an FBI informant she "wanted to destroy" the New York State Capitol buildings, court filings showed. Located in Albany near the Canadian border, the New York State Capitol is the nerve center of the state government and contains both houses of the state's legislature. Jessica Bowie, 35, was charged with attempting to provide material support to designated "foreign terro

Hong Kong Tiananmen activists to receive national security verdict

A Hong Kong court will deliver a verdict in the national security trial of two pro-democracy Tiananmen activists on Friday, in a case widely criticized as exemplifying the erosion of freedom of expression in the city. Lee Cheuk-yan, 69, and Chow Hang-tung, 41, who used to organize candlelight vigils to mark Beijing's deadly 1989 Tiananmen crackdown, are standing trial for "incitement to subversion". The pair face a maximum penalty of 10 years in jail, if they are convicted by the three-judge pan