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Kiwi Ears Cadenza II Debuts with Upgraded KARS 2.0 and New Dynamic Driver

The Cadenza II represents Kiwi Ears’ most refined vision of a single dynamic driver budget IEM. Built on years of acoustic research, it delivers flagship-level tuning principles at an accessible price point.NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / February 2, 2026 / Developed as the next evolution of the Cadenza series, the Cadenza II consolidates Kiwi Ears’ accumulated…

Daniel Ho Honoured with the “Cyber Security Professional Awards 2025” – Silver Award in Telecommunications Services Sector

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 February 2026 – HGC Global Communications (“HGC” or “the Group”) is delighted to announce that Daniel Ho, Vice President, Unified Cyber Security and Digital Transformation Solutions of HGC, has been honoured with the “Cyber Security Professional Awards 2025” – Silver Award in the Telecommunications Services sector. This marks Daniel’s second consecutive…

何子聰榮獲「網絡安全精英嘉許計劃 2025」—— 電訊服務業銀獎

香港 – Media OutReach Newswire – 2026年 2月 2日 – HGC環球全域電訊 (「HGC 環電」或「集團」)欣然宣布 ,HGC環電統一網絡安全及數碼轉型方案副總裁何子聰 (Daniel)榮獲 「網絡安全精英嘉許計劃 2025」電訊服務業銀獎。這是他連續第二年獲得此項殊榮,進一步肯定其卓越網絡安全能力,以及在香港以至更廣泛地區推動網絡安全方面的持續貢獻。 圖片一說明: HGC環電統一網絡安全及數碼轉型方案副總裁何子聰 (Daniel)榮獲 「網絡安全精英嘉許計劃 2025」電訊服務業銀獎 隨着網絡威脅日益複雜和急速演變,Daniel一直在強化香港的整體網絡韌性方面發揮重要作用。除了加強 HGC 環電的網絡防護能力外,他亦積極與業界合作夥伴、協會及公共機構協作,推動管治標準提升及促進網絡威脅情報分享。HGC環電亦成功取得 SOC 2 Type II 認證,進一步鞏固集團在網絡安全信任、合規及營運卓越方面的承諾。 今年的「網絡安全精英嘉許計劃」特別強調評審團的專業性,評審成員在確保評審過程的公信力和完整性方面發揮了關鍵作用,其中包括 HGC 環電行政總裁郭詠邦。他受邀擔任 2025 年度評審委員會成員之一,此舉彰顯了 HGC 環電在電訊及ICT生態圈中的領導地位,同時也展現了集團一貫致力於推動業界發展與實現最佳實務標準的承諾。 圖片二說明: HGC 環電行政總裁郭詠邦擔任 「網絡安全精英嘉許計劃 2025」 評審委員會成員之一 HGC 環電行政總裁郭詠邦(Andrew)表示:「本獎項旨在表彰Daniel在網路安全領域所展現的專業精神與創新思維。他不僅推動了業界標準的提升,更強化了HGC環電為企業與社區提供穩健、可靠且具前瞻性的網路安全能力的承諾。」 HGC 環電統一網絡安全及數碼轉型方案副總裁何子聰表示:「我非常榮幸能再次在『網絡安全精英嘉許計劃』中獲得銀獎。這不僅是對我個人努力的肯定,也充分展現了 HGC環電在網絡安全人才培養、技術與創新上的持續投入。我衷心感謝團隊長期以來的付出,同時感激集團的支持,使我們能夠為各行各業提供先進的網絡安全解決方案。這項獎項將激勵我繼續為網絡安全社群作出貢獻,推動切實可行的措施,並加強香港的網絡防護能力,為社群帶來更大的貢獻。」 「網絡安全精英嘉許計劃」自 2016 年創立以來,旨在表揚在不同領域中展現卓越表現的網絡安全專業人士,同時促進業界知識交流、創新及企業對網絡安全韌性的承諾。今年的獎項涵蓋八個領域,包括:銀行及金融業、電訊服務業、網絡安全教育及培訓、政府部門及公共機構、互聯網及雲端服務業、網絡安全初創及中小企、網絡安全審計及顧問,以及運輸及公共事業。 The issuer is solely responsible for the content of…

IRS Filing Deadline Is Today: Businesses Must File 2025 Information Returns by February 2

Tax1099 helps businesses and tax professionals eFile last-day 1099s, W-2s, and 94x forms securely to avoid IRS penalties.FAYETTEVILLE, AR / ACCESS Newswire / February 2, 2026 / Today is the final day for businesses to file 2025 IRS information returns. With the filing window closing today, businesses and tax professionals who have not yet submitted the required 1099s , W-2s…

3 seasons in, PWHL set to enjoy international coming-out party during Milan Cortina Games

Less than three full seasons in, the Professional Women’s Hockey League is gearing up for its international coming-out part at the Milan Cortina Games. This will mark the first time true women’s pro athletes will compete at the Olympics. The PWHL is well represented with 61 players making up the 10-nation team tournament rosters, with a majority of them Americans and Canadians. The eight-team league is placing a major emphasis on marketing the PWHL through advertising spots during the two-plus-week women’s tournament. The objective is to introduce its North American fans to elite competition as well as lure casual viewers.

Coins.ph Joins Circle Payments Network to Enable Local Currency Payouts in the Philippines

MANILA, Philippines–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Feb 2, 2026–Coins.ph, the Philippines’ leading crypto-native financial services platform, has joined Circle Payments Network (CPN) to enable faster, more cost-efficient cross-border payments into the Philippines for institutions, platforms, enterprises and end users.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260201949832/en/Coins.ph joins Circle Payments Network to enable local currency payouts in the PhilippinesAs a beneficiary financial…

From Bart Starr, to everyone after, photographer John Biever has shot every Super Bowl

Photographer John Biever has shot every Super Bowl, yet the only football picture he has prominently displayed in his San Diego home is the one he took of Bart Starr scoring on a quarterback sneak with 13 seconds left in the “Ice Bowl,” the 1967 NFL championship game against the Dallas Cowboys, to propel the Green Bay Packers into the second Super Bowl. Biever’s streak will reach a perfect 60 on Sunday when the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots play in Santa Clara, California.

Makro PRO Ranked the #1 Thai E-Commerce Platform by Euromonitor International

Makro PRO is the #1 Thai e-commerce platform and Thailand’s #1 e-commerce platform by first-party (1P) salesToday, e-commerce accounts for 27% of Thailand’s retail sector and is expected to grow to 32% by 2030, reflecting rapid structural transformation of the retail landscape.Recognition reinforces CP AXTRA’s leadership in retail technology, omnichannel integration and scalable digital growth BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach…

ABB Introduces Automation Extended:Eenabling Industrial Innovation with Continuity

The Automation Extended program helps industries modernize distributed control systems without disruption by building on ABB’s proven platforms and safeguarding existing investmentsA modern, open and modular automation ecosystem enables advanced analytics, AI and IoT integration, allowing technologies to be adopted at customers’ pace without operational riskA separation-of-concerns architecture protects the core control while enabling new digital capabilities to be deployed…

US futures and world shares slip as worries over Trump’s Fed chief pick and AI weigh on markets

U.S. futures and world shares have skidded as worries over President Donald Trump’s nominee to be the next Federal Reserve chair amplify jitters over a possible bubble in the artificial intelligence boom. South Korea’s exchange, which is heavily influenced by tech-related developments, briefly suspended trading as its benchmark Kospi bounced below 5%. Oil prices fell more than $3 a barrel and gold and silver also extended losses after plunging on Friday. The S&P 500 dropped 0.4% Friday after Trump named Kevin Warsh as his nominee to replace Fed chair Jerome Powell. The Dow industrials lost 0.4%. The Nasdaq composite lost 0.9%.

What is Slippery Fish? A secret project to win Olympic speedskating medals with help from an app

The U.S. Olympic team for long track speedskating is hoping a secret project called Slippery Fish that uses computer technology can help win medals at the Milan Cortina Winter Games this month. The team is using an app that shows how to increase athletes’ aerodynamic efficiency by reducing the amount of drag they create pushing against the air during a race. For years, speedskaters, like cyclists, trained in wind tunnels to study that phenomenon. Now it happens virtually thanks to 3-D scans of the skaters’ bodies that move through virtual wind to figure out how much air resistance there is — and how changing the athletes’ form alters that.

HDBank posts strong profit growth with solid capital base, ready for new growth cycle

HCMC, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 February 2026 – The Ho Chi Minh City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank (HDBank, ticker: HDB) recorded pre-tax profit of over VND21.3 trillion (US$820.5 million) in 2025, up 27.4% year-on-year and exceeding its target. HDBank delivers robust 2025 results with profit up 27.4%. Profitability and core indicators remained among the strongest in…

Bad Bunny wins album of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards, a first for a Spanish-language album

The 68th annual Grammy Awards took placed Sunday in Los Angeles. Bad Bunny has won album of the year, the first time a Spanish-language album has taken the Grammys’ top honor. Ms. Lauryn Hill returned to the Grammys stage to pay tribute to the late D’Angelo and Roberta Flack. Billie Eilish, Bad Bunny, Jelly Roll and Lady Gaga were among the night’s winners. Olivia Dean won best new artist. Kendrick Lamar won the first televised award for best rap album and record of the year. That brings him to a total of 27 career Grammys, the most of any rapper. Many artists used their time on stage to spread a pro-immigration and anti-ICE message.

澳洲會計師公會就 2026–27 年度《財政預算案》提出 「四大支柱」策略 以推動香港增長

香港 – Media OutReach Newswire – 2026年2月2日 – 澳洲會計師公會(CPA Australia)今日就香港特別行政區政府 2026–27 年度《財政預算案》提交一套前瞻性的建議。鑒於 2025–26 年預計錄得 9 億港元的財政赤字,以及 6,530 億港元的穩健財政儲備,澳洲會計師公會以「推動香港增長」為主題,提出圍繞四大支柱的一系列政策措施:1. 連接中國與全球市場以推動增長;2. 強化香港作為全球貿易及財富樞紐的地位;3. 多元化經濟並提升勞動力競爭力; 4. 提升生活水平,建設更健康及宜居城市。 (從左至右)澳洲會計師公會大中華區分會理事暨稅務委員會副主席王文暉女士、澳洲會計師公會大中華區稅務委員會聯席主席陳銘嚴先生、澳洲會計師公會大中華區稅務委員會聯席主席劉明揚先生、澳洲會計師公會大中華區稅務委員會成員趙健富先生 連接中國與全球市場驅動香港未來經濟引擎 澳洲會計師公會強調,香港必須鞏固其作為連接中國與全球市場的首要門戶地位。隨著中國「十五五規劃」進一步強調高品質對外開放,香港具備獨特優勢,能夠在協助內地企業拓展海外市場的同時,透過其國際平台作用吸引更多高質量外商直接投資(FDI)經由香港進入內地,這對推動本港下一階段經濟增長具有關鍵作用。 劉明揚先生,澳洲會計師公會大中華區稅務委員會聯席主席表示:「制訂一套企業財資中心(CTC)及地區總部(RHQ)相容的稅務優惠框架,將進一步提升香港作為跨國企業營運基地的吸引力。精簡且相容的制度設計可進一步降低稅務複雜度、提升稅務確定性,並更有效鼓勵海外與內地企業將管理、融資及策略功能集中於香港。此外,公司遷冊機制的成效已吸引不少海外公司將其法定註冊地遷至香港。對於遷冊公司集團下的內地企業,鑒於目前仍缺乏明確指引釐定母公司遷冊是否會觸發內地稅務責任及申報義務,我們建議香港特區政府與內地稅務機關磋商,清晰闡明在該過程中並無資產實際轉移,因此不應產生內地稅項。」 「我們亦建議推進金融市場互聯互通措施,例如持續完善現有跨境金融機制,同時讓成功於港交所主板上市的公司就首次公開招股相關開支享有專項稅務扣減,同時持續完善現有跨境金融機制,包括研究引入『新股通』計劃。」 精簡且一致的制度設計可進一步降低稅務複雜度、提升稅務確定性,並更有效鼓勵海外與內地企業將管理、融資及策略功能集中於香港。 公會同時指出,須把北部都會區定位為跨境創新旗艦區,以驅動香港未來增長。劉先生表示:「為支持基建發展,我們建議政府採用更具前瞻性及多元化的融資工具,以紓緩公共財政壓力。這可包括向國際投資者發行不同年期的債券,預計總額可達 20 億美元;並對由政府或私營機構所發行的、用於北部都會區基建項目的債券之利息收入及處置收益提供稅務豁免。」 「為吸引領先的創新及科技企業進駐該區,我們進一步建議擴闊合資格研發開支的範圍,把外判予設於大灣區城市並在當地營運的企業所進行的研發活動納入其中,以反映跨境創新與供應鏈日益一體化的趨勢。」 強化香港作為全球貿易中心及財富留駐樞紐 香港長期以來作為自由、開放、可信的貿易及金融門戶,其獨特角色一直是支撐本港國際地位的關鍵基石。澳洲會計師公會大中華區稅務委員會副主席王文暉女士表示:「香港應進一步鞏固自由港制度,並擴大對高增值商品貿易的支援,以推動本港經濟基礎進一步多元化並深化市場流動性與深度。部分合資格商品如白銀及稀土材料目前仍未涵蓋於現行範圍,因此合資格清單宜定期檢視,並具備足夠的立法靈活性,以便按市場發展迅速更新。政府亦可考慮把範圍由實物貿易及附帶收入,擴展至涵蓋由衍生工具驅動的商品交易,因這類活動已構成全球大宗商品市場的重要組成部分。」 要強化香港作為亞洲首選財富管理與承傳規劃樞紐,建立更完善及具競爭力的家族辦公室生態系統至為關鍵。王女士續道:「我們建議為單一家族辦公室、多家族辦公室及基金經理引入 8.25% 的優惠利得稅率,以提升香港相對其他區內財富管理中心的競爭力。同時,將家族辦公室稅務優惠下的可投資資產類別與投資移民計劃(CIES)對齊,不僅可精簡營運流程、提升投資彈性,亦有助進一步強化香港對全球長線資本持有者的吸引力。」 令香港的慈善框架更現代化,將鼓勵更具關懷的社會氛圍,並進一步提升本港吸引長期資本的能力。她表示:「社會對宏福苑受災居民及重建工作踴躍捐助,反映香港是一個有愛心的城市。為鼓勵更廣泛的慈善參與,我們建議取消現金捐款扣稅 35% 的上限,改為容許 100% 全額扣減,並對捐款至指定政府基金例如關愛基金及賑災基金等提供 300% 的加倍扣稅優惠,以把更多資源引導至最需要的社會領域。」 王女士表示:「這些改革將全面強化香港在貿易、財富管理及慈善領域的整體生態系統,有助本港吸引及留住長期資本,並進一步鞏固香港的國際競爭優勢。」 多元化經濟提升勞動力競爭優勢 隨著先進經濟體加速數碼轉型並採用新興技術,香港的長遠競爭力,取決於本港能否擴大創新動能、提升生產力,並持續強化企業與勞動力的技能與能力。澳洲會計師公會大中華區稅務委員會聯席主席陳銘嚴先生表示:「我們建議重新推出『科技券』計劃,以協助企業,尤其是中小企,加快數碼轉型,並更廣泛採用人工智能(AI)方案以提升營運效率與市場競爭力。同時,強化研發稅務誘因亦對推動創新至關重要,因此我們建議把研發超級扣稅中 300% 扣減的合資格開支上限由 200 萬港元提高至 400 萬港元。」 中小企是香港經濟的重要支柱,惟不少企業正持續面對成本上升及競爭加劇的壓力。陳先生補充:「我們建議將兩級利得稅制下 8.25% 半稅率適用的應課稅利潤上限,由現時的 200 萬港元提高至 400…

CPA Australia Proposes Four‑Pillar Strategy to Power Hong Kong’s Growth in Budget 2026–27

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 February 2026 – CPA Australia has today submitted a set of forward-looking recommendations for consideration in the Hong Kong SAR Government’s 2026-27 Budget. With an estimated HK$0.9 billion fiscal deficit for 2025–26 and solid fiscal reserves of HK$653 billion, CPA Australia propose a series of policy measures under the theme of…

Reges Elektrik adquiere la planta de energía eólica Demirli, uno de los proyectos de energía eólica más importantes de Turquía

ESTAMBUL–(BUSINESS WIRE)–feb. 2, 2026–Reges Elektrik, un líder dinámico e innovador en el sector energético de Turquía, ha anunciado la adquisición de Tuşpa Enerji Üretim A.Ş. como parte de su hoja de ruta de crecimiento estratégico. A través de esta adquisición emblemática, Reges Elektrik lanzará la producción de electricidad en el Proyecto de Energía Eólica de 70 MW Demirli, ubicado en…

Reges Elektrik erwirbt das Windkraftwerk Demirli, eines der bedeutendsten Windenergieprojekte der Türkei

ISTANBUL–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Feb 2, 2026–Reges Elektrik, ein dynamisches und innovatives führendes Unternehmen im türkischen Energiesektor, hat im Rahmen seiner strategischen Wachstumsplanung die Übernahme von Tuşpa Enerji Üretim A.Ş. bekannt gegeben. Durch diese wegweisende Übernahme wird Reges Elektrik die Stromerzeugung im 70-MW-Windkraftprojekt Demirli im Bezirk Kaman in Kırşehir aufnehmen.Diese Pressemitteilung enthält multimediale Inhalte. Die vollständige Mitteilung hier ansehen: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260126606057/de/Von links nach rechts:…

Reges Elektrik neemt windpark Demirli over, een van de belangrijkste windenergieprojecten van Turkije

ISTANBUL–(BUSINESS WIRE)–feb 2, 2026–Reges Elektrik, een dynamische en innovatieve leider in de Turkse energiesector, heeft de overname van Tuşpa Enerji Üretim A.Ş. aangekondigd als onderdeel van zijn strategische groeistrategie. Met deze belangrijke overname zal Reges Elektrik de elektriciteitsproductie starten in het windpark Demirli van 70 MW, gelegen in het district Kaman in Kırşehir.Dit persbericht bevat multimedia. Bekijk hier het volledige…

Reges Elektrik acquiert la centrale éolienne de Demirli, l’un des projets éoliens les plus importants de Turquie

ISTANBUL–(BUSINESS WIRE)–févr. 2, 2026–Reges Elektrik, un leader dynamique et innovant dans le secteur énergétique turc, annonce l’acquisition de Tuşpa Enerji Üretim A.Ş. dans le cadre de sa feuille de route de croissance stratégique. Grâce à cette acquisition historique, Reges Elektrik lancera la production d’électricité dans le cadre du projet éolien Demirli de 70 MW, situé dans le district de Kaman…

Reges Elektrik rileva la Demirli Wind Power Plant, uno degli impianti di energia eolica più importanti della Turchia

ISTANBUL–(BUSINESS WIRE)–feb 2, 2026–Reges Elektrik, un leader dinamico e innovativo nel settore energetico della Turchia, ha annunciato l’acquisizione di Tuşpa Enerji Üretim A.Ş., parte dei suoi piani di ampliamento strategico. Con questa importante acquisizione, Reges Elektrik lancerà la produzione di energia elettrica presso il 70 MW Demirli Wind Power Project, situato nel distretto Kaman di Kırşehir.Questo comunicato stampa include contenuti…

FixMold Launches Dedicated Marine Mold Division for South Florida Yachts and Boats

MIAMI, FL, February 2, 2026 (EZ Newswire) — FixMold Miami has formally launched a dedicated Marine Mold Division, designed specifically to address mold issues unique to boats and yachts operating in South Florida’s marine environment. The new division introduces specialized remediation protocols, marine-calibrated technology, and treatment systems developed exclusively for vessels exposed to constant humidity, salt air, condensation, and limited…

Teledyne FLIR Defense Wins $17.5 Million Contract from armasuisse to Deliver Black Hornet 4 Nano-Drones for Dismounted and Vehicle-Integrated Reconnaissance

OSLO, Norway–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Feb 2, 2026–Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY), announced that it has received a $17.5 million contract from armasuisse, the Swiss Federal Office of Defence Procurement, to deliver a large number of Black Hornet® 4 Personal Reconnaissance Systems, one of the world’s most advanced and widely deployed nano-drones. Black Hornet 4 was selected as an…

Polestar Announces Equity Financing of USD 400 Million

GOTHENBURG, Sweden–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Feb 2, 2026–Polestar (Nasdaq: PSNY) today announced a USD 400 million equity investment by Feathertop Funding Limited, a special purpose vehicle consolidated to Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, and Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited, with USD 200 million each. Concurrent with the purchase, these financial institutions have each entered into a put option arrangement with a wholly-owned subsidiary…

Bystronic completes acquisition of Coherent Corp.’s Tools for Materials Processing business unit, thereby gaining access to new markets in medical technology and the semiconductor industry

The acquisition will help Bystronic expand into new attractive growth markets such as medical technology, semiconductors, and general manufacturing. In addition, Bystronic’s portfolio will be expanded to include new laser applications such as micro material processing, marking, engraving, and drilling. With this acquisition, Bystronic also acquires the rights to the well-known Rofin brand, which will continue as part of the…

LeBron’s All-Star streak at 22 years. Duren, Powell, Johnson, Murray, Holmgren, Avdija 1st-timers

LeBron James is an All-Star again, marking his 22nd consecutive selection. The NBA announced the reserves on Sunday for the game on Feb. 15 in Inglewood, California, including James. He is the All-Star record holder in a number of categories that also include appearances with 20 and points with 434. The reserves from the Eastern Conference are Donovan Mitchell, Karl-Anthony Towns, Pascal Siakam, Scottie Barnes, Jalen Duren, Norman Powell and Jalen Johnson. From the Western Conference, the other reserves are Anthony Edwards, Jamal Murray, Chet Holmgren, Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Deni Avdija. Duren, Powell, Johnson, Murray, Holmgren and Avdija are first-time All-Stars.

Ansell Introduces TouchNTuff™ 93-800: The First Disposable Glove with At Least 15 Minutes of Acetone Resistance

ISELIN, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Feb 2, 2026–Ansell Limited (ASX: ANN), a global leader in safety solutions, announces the launch of TouchNTuff™ 93-800, a breakthrough disposable glove designed to deliver at least 15 minutes of acetone resistance. This performance is fifteen times longer than standard nitrile disposable gloves currently available, offering a new level of safety for workers who handle aggressive solvents in…

GDC IT Solutions Appoints Jeff Sauvé as Chief Revenue Officer

HARRISBURG, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Feb 2, 2026–GDC IT Solutions today announced the promotion of Jeff Sauvé to Chief Revenue Officer. In this newly created executive role, Sauvé will be responsible for leading the company’s revenue strategy and driving growth across all sales segments.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260201274971/en/GDC IT Solutions Appoints Jeff Sauvé as Chief Revenue Officer”Jeff…

Lithium Market Opportunity at a Compelling Entry Level: Elektros Inc. Expands Investor Communications and Strategic Advisory

Company Retains Ludlow Consulting to Elevate Institutional-Grade Messaging, Media Relations and AI-Enabled Investor EngagementSUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / February 2, 2026 / Elektros Inc. (OTC PINK:ELEK), a hard-rock lithium mining developer with operations in Sierra Leone, today announced it has retained Ludlow Consulting as its strategic communications advisor to enhance corporate messaging, media visibility, and shareholder engagement.For…

Music’s biggest stars use the Grammys stage to protest Trump’s immigration crackdown

Artists this awards season are having to decide whether and how to join the growing cultural revolt against the Trump administration’s immigration crackdowns. Those questions will again surface Sunday when music’s biggest stars walk the red carpet at the Grammys. Activists are circulating anti-ICE pins after debuting them at the Golden Globes. But they’re hoping for a better showing of support tonight than they got last month. Public backlash continues to grow after a Border Patrol officer fatally shot 37-year-old Alex Pretti. Plus, Jess Morales Rocketto, one of the organizers, says the music industry tends to be less risk-averse than Hollywood.

Kearney announces new leadership across Asia Pacific for the firm’s centenary year

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 February 2026 – Global management consultancy Kearney has announced key leadership transitions across Asia Pacific, effective 1 January 2026. The appointments come as the firm enters its 100th year, reinforcing its commitment to developing future leaders while deepening its regional client partnerships and tackling their toughest challenges. Kearney announces new leadership across Asia…

DHL Group adds new sustainability milestones in Asia Pacific across skies and streets

Strategic SAF agreements signed with Cathay, Cosmo Energy and NesteCurrently operates over 1,800 electric vehicles across the regionAdded the first facility globally that is fully powered by renewable energy powered by on-site solar systems SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 February 2026 -DHL Group has marked significant milestones in its sustainability journey across Asia Pacific by reinforcing its commitment…

Emir Szardży uhonorowany Wielkim Łańcuchem Orderu Camõesa

LIZBONA, Portugalia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–lut 1, 2026–Jego Ekscelencja Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, prezydent Republiki Portugalskiej, odznaczył Jego Wysokość Szejka dr Sultana ibn Muhammada al-Kasimiego, członka Rady Najwyższej ZEA i emira Szardży, Wielkim Łańcuchem Orderu Camõesa (Grande Colar da Ordem de Camões), który stanowi najwyższe suwerenne odznaczenie kulturalne w Portugalii. Jego Wysokość jest pierwszym zdobywcą Orderu Camõesa w świecie arabskim i szóstym odznaczonym…

Sardzsa uralkodója megkapja Portugália Camões-rendjének Nagy Gallérját

LISSZABON, Portugália–(BUSINESS WIRE)–febr. 1, 2026–Őexcellenciája Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, a Portugál Köztársaság elnöke, a Camões-rendnek (Grande Colar da Ordem de Camões) Nagy Gallérjával, Portugália legmagasabb szuverén kulturális kitüntetésével tüntette ki Őfelségét, Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi sejket, Sardzsa Legfelsőbb Tanácsának tagját és uralkodóját.Ez a sajtóközlemény multimédia-tartalommal rendelkezik. A teljes tartalmat itt találja: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260131137372/hu/Sharjah Ruler receives Portugal’s Grand Collar of…

Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says, after performers’ backlash

President Donald Trump says he will move to close Washington’s Kennedy Center performing arts venue for two years starting in July for construction. Trump’s announcement on social media Sunday night follows a wave of cancellations by artists since Trump ousted the previous leadership and added his name to the building. Trump announced his plan days after the premiere of “Melania,” a documentary of the first lady, was shown at the storied venue. He says the proposal is subject to approval by the board of the Kennedy Center, which has been stocked with his hand-picked allies.

O governante de Sharjah recebe o Grande Colar da Ordem de Camões

LISBOA, Portugal–(BUSINESS WIRE)–fev 1, 2026–Sua Excelência Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, presidente da República Portuguesa, concedeu a Sua Alteza, o Xeique Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, membro do Conselho Supremo e governante de Sharjah, o Grande Colar da Ordem de Camões, a mais alta condecoração cultural de Portugal. Sua Alteza é a primeira figura árabe a receber a Ordem de…

Britt Nollé is the new managing director of PMG subsidiary X-CAGO

Continuity and growth in a single role Objective: Establishment of a global full-service network for publishers Since the beginning of the year, Britt Nollé has been the new managing director of X-CAGO B.V., the Dutch specialist for data and content conversion in the international publishing business. She takes over from Ingo Kästner, who held the position of X-CAGO managing director…

Faraday Future Founder and Co-CEO YT Jia Shares Weekly Investor Update: FF Signs a Stock Purchase Agreement for the Sale of $10 Million of Its Class A Common Stock to a Designated Third Party Identified by AIxC

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Feb 1, 2026–Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ: FFAI) (“Faraday Future”, “FF” or the “Company”), a California-based global shared intelligent electric mobility ecosystem company, today shared a weekly business update from YT Jia, Founder and Global Co-CEO of FF.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260201192904/en/Faraday Future Founder and Co-CEO YT Jia Shares Weekly Investor…

5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and father return to Minnesota from ICE facility in Texas

Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father have returned to Minnesota after being released by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The father and young son were detained Jan. 20 in a Minneapolis suburb. Images of the boy wearing a bunny hat and Spider-Man backpack surrounded by immigration officers stirred outrage over the Trump administration immigration crackdown in Minneapolis. A judge on Saturday ordered the two released. The government said the boy’s father entered the U.S. illegally from Ecuador in 2024. But the family’s lawyer says the man has an asylum claim pending that lets him remain in the U.S.

El gobernante de Sharjah recibe el Gran Collar de la Orden de Camões de Portugal

LISBOA, Portugal–(BUSINESS WIRE)–feb. 1, 2026–Su Excelencia Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, presidente de la República Portuguesa, otorgó a Su Alteza el jeque Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, miembro del Consejo Supremo y gobernante de Sharjah, el Gran Collar de la Orden de Camões (Grande Colar da Ordem de Camões), la más alta distinción cultural soberana de Portugal. Su Alteza es…

A Generational Lithium Franchise in the Making: Elektros Inc. Elevates Institutional-Grade Investor Communications to Advance Critical Minerals Growth

Company Retains Ludlow Consulting to Elevate Institutional-Grade Messaging, Media Relations and AI-Enabled Investor EngagementSUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / February 1, 2026 / Elektros Inc. (OTC PINK:ELEK), a hard-rock lithium mining developer with operations in Sierra Leone, today announced it has retained Ludlow Consulting as its strategic communications advisor to enhance corporate messaging, media visibility, and shareholder engagement.For…

Herrscher von Sharjah erhält Portugals Großkreuz des Ordens von Camões

LISSABON, Portugal–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Feb 1, 2026–Seine Exzellenz Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, Präsident der Portugiesischen Republik, verlieh Seiner Hoheit Scheich Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Mitglied des Obersten Rates und Herrscher von Sharjah, den Großkreuzorden von Camões (Grande Colar da Ordem de Camões), den höchsten souveränen Kulturorden Portugals. Seine Hoheit ist die erste arabische Persönlichkeit, die den Orden von Camões erhält,…

More frigid temperatures expected in much of US after a weekend of heavy snow

Forecasters warned that dangerous extra-cold conditions will persist for a huge swath of the U.S. from the Gulf Coast into New England. There were hundreds of weekend flight cancellations to North Carolina, snow flurries and falling iguanas in Florida, and more misery for thousands who are still without power from last month’s ice storm in the South. About 150 million people were under cold weather advisories and extreme cold warnings in the eastern portion of the U.S. on Sunday. Florida experienced its coldest air mass since 1989. Windchills near zero are expected in many states again Monday.

Vládce emirátu Sharjah převzal Velký řetěz portugalského Řádu Camões

LISABON, Portugalsko–(BUSINESS WIRE)–úno 1, 2026–Jeho Excelence Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, prezident Portugalské republiky, udělil členu Nejvyšší rady SAE a vládci emirátu Sharjah, kterým je Jeho Výsost Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Velký řetěz Řádu Camõese (Grande Colar da Ordem de Camões), nejvyšší suverénní portugalské kulturní vyznamenání. Jeho Výsost je prvním arabským představitelem, který toto vyznamenání obdržel, a celkově…

Pistons rout Nets 130-77 in most-lopsided victory in franchise history

Jalen Duren had 21 points and 10 rebounds after being added to the All-Star Game on Sunday night as an Eastern Conference reserve, and the Detroit Pistons routed the Brooklyn Nets 130-77 in the most-lopsided victory in franchise history. The 53-point margin topped the mark of 52 set in a 118-66 victory at Boston on Jan 31, 2003. The Nets had a 54-point loss — 120-66 — on Jan. 21 against New York. Cade Cunningham added 18 points, 12 assists and four steals. The Eastern Conference-leading Pistons improved to 36-12 with their second straight victory. The Nets’ Egor Demin was 0 for 4 from 3-point range, ending his NBA rookie record of at least one 3 in 34 straight games.

Top Justice Department official plays down chance for charges arising from Epstein files revelations

A top Justice Department official is playing down the possibility of additional criminal charges arising from the Jeffrey Epstein files. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said on CNN on Sunday that the existence of “horrible photographs” and troubling email correspondence does not “allow us necessarily to prosecute somebody.” Department officials said over the summer that a review of records from Epstein investigations did not establish a basis for new criminal investigations, a position that Blanche said remains unchanged even as a massive document dump since Friday has focused fresh attention on his links to powerful individuals around the world and revived questions about what, if any, knowledge the wealthy financier’s contacts had about his crimes.

Lithium Market Opportunity at a Compelling Entry Level: Elektros Inc. Expands Investor Communications and Strategic Advisory

Company Retains Ludlow Consulting to Elevate Institutional-Grade Messaging, Media Relations and AI-Enabled Investor EngagementSUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / February 1, 2026 / Elektros Inc. (OTC PINK:ELEK), a hard-rock lithium mining developer with operations in Sierra Leone, today announced it has retained Ludlow Consulting as its strategic communications advisor to enhance corporate messaging, media visibility, and shareholder engagement.For…

Gaza’s crucial Rafah crossing prepares for limited travel to resume Monday

Palestinians in Gaza are watching with hope and impatience as workers lay the groundwork to reopen the territory’s Rafah border crossing with Egypt, its lifeline to the world. Israel says the crossing is scheduled to resume Monday as its ceasefire with Hamas moves ahead. Almost all travel in and out of Gaza has been blocked since the start of the war. Thousands of Palestinians await medical evacuations, and thousands of others want to return home. Also on Sunday, Israel said Doctors Without Borders must end its work in Gaza because it refused to comply with new requirements to submit lists of local employees. The charity has said the regulations could endanger Palestinian staff.

Misconduct complaint dismissed against judge who handled El Salvador prison deportation case

A federal appeals court judge has dismissed a misconduct complaint filed by the Justice Department against a judge who clashed with President Donald Trump’s administration over deportations to a notorious prison in El Salvador. The complaint against U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg was dismissed in December but the order only came to light this weekend. The department alleged that Boasberg said at a closed-door conference last year that the Trump administration would trigger a constitutional crisis by disregarding federal court rulings. Jeffrey S. Sutton, chief judge of the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, said the department didn’t provide proof of that but also said such comments wouldn’t violate ethics rules.

Black History Month centennial channels angst over anti-DEI climate into education, free resources

Despite proclaiming last February as National Black History Month, President Donald Trump’s second term has been marked by what critics say are attacks on Black history in the United States. The administration has dismantled Black history at national parks, most recently a slavery exhibit in Philadelphia. In the 100th year since the nation’s earliest celebrations of Black history, the current political climate has energized civil rights organizations, artists and academics to engage young people on a full telling of America’s story. Hundreds of lectures, teach-ins and new books are planned to mark Black History Month, which originated as historian Carter G. Woodson’s idea for a Negro History Week in 1926.

Right-wing influencers target Somali child care centers after viral Minneapolis video

A video alleging fraud in Somali-run child care centers in Minneapolis has drawn attention throughout the United States. In Ohio, Gov. Mike DeWine held a news conference to debunk fraud claims about a Columbus center. In San Diego, a provider was alarmed by suspicious activity outside her day care. In Washington, police were called on right-leaning journalists investigating Somali centers. Providers say these incidents disrupt safe learning environments. The controversy began after a right-wing influencer posted a video accusing Minneapolis Somali centers of fraud. Although inspectors disproved the claims, the video intensified scrutiny and harassment of these centers.