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A group in Oklahoma pushing to legalize recreational cannabis for adults 21 and older is preparing to begin collecting signatures to get the issue on the ballot. The proposed measure, State Question 837, would legalize recreational cannabis and apply local and state taxes to its sale. It would also eliminate the current excise tax on medical cannabis and introduce a 10% tax on adult-use purchases.

Newton Golf Company (NASDAQ: NWTG) has hit a major milestone in its mission to redefine golf shaft performance — more than 50 professionals across the PGA TOUR Champions and LPGA Tour have now used Newton shafts in competition ( https://ibn.fm/5Mcdq ). This marks a significant leap from earlier in the season, reflecting growing trust from elite players who value precision, consistency and innovation.

Izotropic (CSE: IZO) (OTCQB: IZOZF) is a medical device company advancing dedicated imaging solutions to improve the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of breast cancer. Focused exclusively on this clinical area, Izotropic is developing purpose-built technologies designed to address persistent limitations in conventional breast imaging. Through innovation in both device architecture and image acquisition, the company aims to enhance diagnostic confidence while improving patient experience.

Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) has been featured in a Bloomberg article for its role in helping reshape North America’s critical minerals infrastructure with its landmark facility in Louisiana set to begin production in May 2026. Backed by $18.4 million in U.S. Department of Defense funding and located within a designated foreign-trade zone, the $80 million rare earths plant will handle materials used in defense, electric vehicles, and consumer electronics.

OpenAI has entered into a collaboration with the UK government to explore how AI can improve efficiency in public sector services.

A growing number of automakers are experimenting with configurations that combine electric cars and drones . What may have started out as a novelty is quickly becoming a new niche in the automotive sector as more EV‑drone combos hit the vehicle market.

BluSky AI (OTC: BSAI), a modular AI infrastructure innovator, announced it has signed a non-binding letter of intent with Creekstone Energy LLC to acquire 25 acres within the Delta Data Center Development, including access to up to 50 megawatts of scalable power. The site, located within Creekstone’s Delta Gigasite in Utah, will serve as a foundation for BluSky’s next-generation SkyMod compute campuses designed to deliver secure, efficient, and sustainable AI infrastructure. CEO Trent D’Ambrosio said the project underscores BluSky’s commitment to building future-ready modular AI facilities, with groundbreaking anticipated in late 2026.

Aditxt (NASDAQ: ADTX), a social innovation platform focused on accelerating health innovations, announced that its subsidiary Pearsanta, Inc. has engaged Spartan Capital Securities, LLC as lead underwriter for its planned Initial Public Offering. The proposed IPO is intended to support the clinical validation and commercial rollout of Pearsanta’s early cancer and disease detection tests powered by its Mitomic mitochondrial DNA platform and CLIA-certified, CAP-accredited laboratory infrastructure. CEO Amro Albanna said the IPO aligns with Aditxt’s Acquire, Build, and Capitalize strategy, positioning Pearsanta to expand market access and deliver life-saving diagnostics through early detection.

NRx Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: NRXP), announced that CEO and Chairman Prof. Jonathan Javitt, MD, MPH will participate in a fireside chat at the BTIG Virtual Biotechnology Conference on July 29–30, 2025. The discussion, scheduled for 8:00 a.m. EDT on July 30, will feature Prof. Samuel Wilkinson, MD, of Yale School of Medicine, and BTIG Research Analyst Dr. Thomas Shrader. The session will focus on neuroplasticity in treating CNS disorders, including the use of ketamine and other neuroplastic and psychedelic drugs for depression, suicidality, and PTSD.

Bollinger Innovations (NASDAQ: BINI), an emerging electric vehicle manufacturer, announced it has eliminated all warrants and $25.3 million of convertible notes through agreements with existing noteholders to exchange the debt into newly created preferred stock. CEO and Chairman David Michery said the move improves the company’s capital structure and reflects continued investor support. Bollinger’s commercial EV lineup includes the ONE Class 1 cargo van, THREE Class 3 cab chassis, and the B4 Class 4 chassis cab, all compliant with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, EPA, and CARB certifications.

Fifty 1 Labs (OTC: FITY), a pioneer in AI-powered health and wellness solutions, successfully hosted its July 28 virtual shareholder teleconference via X (formerly Twitter), outlining its transformative strategy through subsidiary Fifty 1 AI Labs. CEO Paul Arora detailed the company’s AI-driven drug repurposing platform targeting the $320.6 billion functional medicine market and $5.68 trillion biotech sector, supported by a $350,000 personal investment and salary deferrals from management until reaching a $50 million valuation. Key initiatives include a $1 million R&D investment, a targeted $5–10 million biotech acquisition by 2027, and planned uplisting to OTCQB in 2026 and NASDAQ thereafter. Nobel Peace Prize recipient Dr. James Orbinski emphasized the platform’s global health impact, while leadership highlighted the company’s commitment to accelerating affordable therapies and creating shareholder value.

Nicola Mining (TSX.V: NIM) (OTCQB: HUSIF) is steadily advancing its Dominion Creek project in British Columbia’s gold-rich region, integrating gold and silver exploration with nearby milling infrastructure to deliver both resource growth and early-stage production outcomes. The company’s focus on strategic permits, strong assay results and a vertically integrated model underscores its vision of becoming a reliable, cash-flow generating junior miner.

Mergers and acquisitions in the American upstream oil and gas sector slowed in Q2 as volatility across the equity and energy markets continues to rattle investors. The downturn in M&A activity follows a string of high-profile buyouts by major oil and gas companies in recent years, wrapping up with $192 billion in deals completed in 2023.

Consulting company PwC has published an analysis that shows an increase in global electric vehicle sales, with China leading the latest surge in EV sales. Renewed demand for BEVs in Europe has also contributed to the rise in EV sales across the world. China is the largest electric vehicle market and has an incredibly competitive EV sector dominated by dozens of companies.

For years, oncologists have been baffled by why checkpoint inhibitors work for some cancer patients and not others. This challenge has made it difficult for these immunotherapies to be widely used since it isn’t easy to predict who will benefit and yet the treatments are currently very expensive .

Nightfood Holdings (OTCQB: NGTF), through its wholly owned subsidiary Future Hospitality Ventures Holdings Inc. (FHVH) doing business as RoboOp365, announced its participation in the California Restaurant Show from Aug. 3–5, 2025, at the Anaheim Convention Center. Exhibiting at booth 228, FHVH will feature live demonstrations of its AI-enabled kitchen operations and introduce components of its proposed joint venture with Los Angeles Cooking School to create the first U.S. culinary education platform fully integrated with AI, robotics, and automation systems. CEO Sonny Wang said the initiative reflects FHVH’s next phase of execution as it expands its footprint in the $400+ billion U.S. foodservice market and targets structural inefficiencies in both operations and education.

Onar (OTCQB: ONAR), a marketing technology company and global agency network, announced an expanded partnership with IQSTEL, Inc. (NASDAQ: IQST) and its AI subsidiary Reality Border to develop a next-generation AI-driven, multi-agentic operating infrastructure. Building on ONAR’s 2024 rebranding of IQSTEL, the initiative will integrate dedicated AI agents for every ONAR employee and client account, streamlining operations, enhancing performance optimization, and enabling real-time strategic insights. CEO Claude Zdanow said the system amplifies human potential by automating repetitive processes while preserving data security. The three-phase rollout will introduce operational streamlining, strategic enablement, and creative augmentation, positioning ONAR at the forefront of AI-powered marketing

Scinai Immunotherapeutics (NASDAQ: SCNI), a biopharmaceutical company developing inflammation and immunology biological products and providing boutique CDMO services, announced the publication of a peer-reviewed article in the Journal of Dermatological Treatment confirming the disease-modifying potential of PC111, a first-in-class human anti-Fas Ligand monoclonal antibody. The study demonstrated PC111’s ability to prevent blister formation in humanized models of pemphigus by targeting soluble Fas Ligand, offering a differentiated, non-immunosuppressive approach. Data also highlighted potential use in SJS/TEN, a life-threatening dermatological condition. CEO Amir Reichman said the findings reinforce PC111’s potential to transform treatment for these high unmet-need indications and deliver meaningful value to patients and shareholders.

Branded Legacy (OTC: BLEG), a diversified holdings company focused on health and wellness solutions, announced the execution of a non-binding Letter of Intent to acquire Bio-Legacy Evaluative Group, a pioneer in advanced intranasal drug delivery technologies. The proposed $1.5 million Preferred D stock transaction would transfer 100% of Bio-Legacy’s equity, assets, and IP, supporting Branded Legacy’s entry into high-growth markets for addiction treatments and vaccine accessibility. Bio-Legacy’s patented naloxone device addresses cost and dosing challenges in a market projected to exceed $1.16 billion by 2032. Following the closing, Bio-Legacy CEO Amin Janmohamed will assume the roles of CEO and Chairman of Branded Legacy, with manufacturing prototyping targeted for Q3 2025 and market readiness for the naloxone device by Q1 2027.

Izotropic (CSE: IZO) (OTCQB: IZOZF) (FSE: 1R3), a medical device company developing imaging-based products for breast cancer detection and treatment, released an educational overview comparing its IzoView Breast CT Imaging System to current breast imaging technologies. IzoView offers true 3D, ultra-high-resolution imaging without breast compression and is designed to bridge the gap between digital breast tomosynthesis and MRI. Developed under a global license from UC Davis, IzoView delivers 100x greater spatial resolution than MRI at a lower cost and with shorter scan times, aiming to improve screening, diagnosis, and treatment planning, particularly in women with dense breast tissue.

SEGG Media (NASDAQ: SEGG, LTRYW), a technology company at the intersection of sports, entertainment and gaming, showcased its Sports.com and Lottery.com brands during the Java House Grand Prix of Monterey at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Callum Ilott surged from P24 to finish P6, marking PREMA Racing’s best-ever NTT INDYCAR Series result. Louis Foster qualified P7, maintaining his streak of top-10 starts, while Sebastian Murray rebounded from an early setback with a career-best fifth-place finish in INDY NXT by Firestone, earning top honors for the Andretti fleet. SEGG Media Chairman and CEO Matthew McGahan said the exposure underscored the value promised to shareholders and partners.

Japan will leverage flexible and ultra-lightweight solar panels to accelerate its transition to green energy, strengthen its competitiveness in the technology sector, and achieve carbon neutrality by the year 2050. Japan’s decision to invest in ultra-thin, flexible, and lightweight solar panels is based on practicality: they can be installed on irregular or curved surfaces, making them ideal for the country’s mountainous terrain.

As digital currencies become more connected with mainstream finance, major players in the industry are racing to digitize real-world assets . This process, known as tokenization, involves converting assets like real estate, art, or company shares into digital tokens using blockchain technology.

Tariff changes and economic uncertainty are shaking up the way ecommerce apps spend their marketing money across the world. A new report from AppsFlyer, the 2025 State of eCommerce App Marketing, shows that global spending on user acquisition (UA) has climbed to an impressive $4.6 billion. But it’s not just the amount of money being spent that is interesting, it’s where that money is going.

Calidi Biotherapeutics (NYSE American: CLDI), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing targeted genetic medicine delivery therapies, announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted Fast Track designation to CLD-201 (SuperNova), its allogeneic adipose stem-cell loaded oncolytic virus for treating soft tissue sarcoma. The designation provides opportunities for expedited development, including priority review and accelerated approval. CLD-201, which received IND clearance in April, will enter a Phase 1 trial evaluating safety and efficacy in sarcoma, triple-negative breast cancer, and head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Chief Medical Officer Guy Travis Clifton, M.D., said the milestone validates CLD-201’s potential to deliver durable, transformational treatment for patients with advanced tumors.

Missouri’s Supreme Court has ruled that counties and cities cannot each apply a separate sales tax on recreational cannabis.

Fifty 1 Labs (OTC: FITY), a leader in AI-powered health and wellness solutions, announced it will host a virtual shareholder teleconference on Monday, July 28, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST. The event, streamed live on X (formerly Twitter), will feature Senior Scientist Dr. James Orbinski, who accepted the 1999 Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders). The teleconference will highlight the company’s strategic roadmap for subsidiary Fifty 1 AI Labs, including AI-driven drug repurposing for functional medicine, a $1 million R&D investment, and plans for a $5–10 million biotech acquisition by 2027. Management underscored alignment with shareholders through $350,000 in personal investment and deferred salaries until a $50 million valuation or two-year horizon is reached. CEO Paul Arora said the company’s focus on off-patent drug repurposing and adaptive trials positions it for growth and global health impact.

Fifty 1 Labs (OTC: FITY), a leader in AI-powered health and wellness solutions, announced it will host a virtual shareholder teleconference on Monday, July 28, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST. The event, streamed live on X (formerly Twitter), will feature Senior Scientist Dr. James Orbinski, who accepted the 1999 Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders). The teleconference will highlight the company’s strategic roadmap for subsidiary Fifty 1 AI Labs, including AI-driven drug repurposing for functional medicine, a $1 million R&D investment, and plans for a $5–10 million biotech acquisition by 2027. Management underscored alignment with shareholders through $350,000 in personal investment and deferred salaries until a $50 million valuation or two-year horizon is reached. CEO Paul Arora said the company’s focus on off-patent drug repurposing and adaptive trials positions it for growth and global health impact.

SEGG Media (NASDAQ: SEGG, LTRYW), a technology company at the intersection of sports, entertainment and gaming, announced that Lottery.com and Sports.com-sponsored drivers Callum Ilott, Louis Foster and Sebastian Murray will compete at the Java House Grand Prix of Monterey at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Foster, driving the #45 Droplight Honda for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, enters the event with an average starting position of 8.4 over the last five races and aims to convert his strong qualifying pace into points. Ilott returns to the circuit where he secured his career-best IndyCar finish of P5 in 2023, while Murray makes his comeback to INDY NXT after being medically cleared following a crash at Mid-Ohio. SEGG Media leadership will be on-site to advance its Young Drivers Academy Program as part of its long-term commitment to developing elite racing talent across INDYCAR and international series.

Brera Holdings (NASDAQ: BREA), an Ireland-based international holding company pursuing a multi-club ownership (MCO) strategy, has become the second MCO in Italy’s Serie B League alongside City Football Group, majority owned by Abu Dhabi United Group. Brera owns SS Juve Stabia, while City Group holds Palermo FC and Manchester City FC. Executive Chairman Daniel J. McClory said the Serie B owners’ meetings in Rome highlighted Brera’s integration into the league’s top ownership group. Juve Stabia, dubbed “The Second Team of Naples,” posted the highest market value increase in Serie B over the 2024-25 season, rising 245% to US$32 million from US$9.3 million on the strength of a semifinal run in the Serie A promotion playoffs. Brera said the milestone underscores Juve Stabia’s growing competitiveness and offers Nasdaq investors direct exposure to its valuation growth.

Intelligent Bio Solutions (NASDAQ: INBS), a medical technology company developing non-invasive testing solutions, entered into an agreement with several current warrant holders to exercise or prepay certain existing warrants for up to 2,023,228 shares of common stock at a reduced price of $1.90 per share. The transaction is expected to generate approximately $3.8 million in gross proceeds before fees and expenses, with Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. acting as exclusive placement agent. In exchange for immediate exercise or prepayment, holders will receive new inducement warrants to purchase up to 4,046,456 shares at $1.90 per share with a 5.5-year term, contingent on stockholder approval. Proceeds will fund completion of the company’s 510(k) filing with the FDA for its Fingerprint Drug Screening System and support working capital and general corporate purposes. Closing is anticipated on or about July 28, 2025, subject to customary conditions.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a tool for experts, it’s quickly becoming a powerful way to give more people access to knowledge, creativity, and economic freedom. According to Fidji Simo, the new CEO of Applications at OpenAI, AI has the potential to be the greatest source of empowerment in human history. But to truly benefit everyone, it must be built and shared with care and intention.

A new artificial intelligence-powered tool has uncovered an under 1% solar energy utilization rate in some of the largest cities in the Philippines. According to the AI tool, solar utilization rates in Manila and several other large cities in the Southeast Asian country do not live up to their actual rooftop solar potential. The tool mapped 1,846.08 megawatts’ worth of rooftop solar energy capacity in 174 municipalities and cities in the Philippines, in one of the most comprehensive assessments of its solar energy capacity to date.

As global industries search for scalable and sustainable energy solutions, platinum has emerged as a critical component in the future of electrical applications. Platinum Group Metals (NYSE American: PLG) (TSX: PTM), is well positioned to help meet this growing demand through its strategic operations in South Africa’s platinum-rich Bushveld Complex.

Bollinger Innovations (NASDAQ: BINI), an electric vehicle manufacturer, announced that its previously disclosed name change from Mullen Automotive Inc. to Bollinger Innovations, Inc. is effective as of July 28, 2025, along with its new Nasdaq stock symbol “BINI.” The company stated the transition unifies its commercial Class 1, 3 and 4 vehicles under a single brand identity. CEO and Chairman David Michery said the move marks the completion of the company’s brand evolution while having no impact on its legal structure or operations. No shareholder action is required as a result of the changes.

Calidi Biotherapeutics (NYSE American: CLDI), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing targeted genetic medicine delivery platforms, will implement a 1-for-12 reverse stock split of its common stock effective August 5, 2025. Shares will begin trading on a split-adjusted basis on the NYSE American under the existing ticker “CLDI,” with a new CUSIP of 320703 408. The reverse split, approved by shareholders on July 9 and ratified by the board on July 11, is intended to optimize market dynamics, expand investor appeal and align trading conditions with shareholder interests. Every 12 pre-split shares will convert into one post-split share, with fractional shares rounded up to the nearest whole share at the participant level. The action will proportionately adjust outstanding options, warrants and equity plan shares but will not affect the par value or the number of authorized shares.

Fifty 1 Labs (OTC: FITY), a leader in AI-powered health and wellness solutions, announced it will host a virtual shareholder teleconference on Monday, July 28, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST. The event, streamed live on X (formerly Twitter), will feature Senior Scientist Dr. James Orbinski, who accepted the 1999 Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders). The teleconference will highlight the company’s strategic roadmap for subsidiary Fifty 1 AI Labs, including AI-driven drug repurposing for functional medicine, a $1 million R&D investment, and plans for a $5–10 million biotech acquisition by 2027. Management underscored alignment with shareholders through $350,000 in personal investment and deferred salaries until a $50 million valuation or two-year horizon is reached. CEO Paul Arora said the company’s focus on off-patent drug repurposing and adaptive trials positions it for growth and global health impact.

McEwen (NYSE: MUX) (TSX: MUX) and Canadian Gold Corp. (TSX-V: CGC) have signed a binding letter of intent under which McEwen will acquire all outstanding securities of Canadian Gold in an all-stock transaction. Canadian Gold shareholders will receive 0.0225 McEwen shares per Canadian Gold share, representing an implied price of C$0.35 and a 26% premium to the 30-day VWAP. Upon closing, they will own approximately 8.2% of the combined company. Canadian Gold’s key asset is the 100% owned Tartan Mine in Manitoba, a high-grade former producer with existing infrastructure and strong exploration upside, alongside Hammond Reef and Malartic South properties in Ontario and Quebec. McEwen Chairman Rob McEwen said the Tartan Mine’s similarities to the company’s Fox Complex and Manitoba’s mining-friendly jurisdiction make it an attractive addition with potential to restart production within 24 to 36 months. Canadian Gold Chairman Peter Shippen said the deal provides shareholders with enhanced liquidity and access to McEwen’s financial and technical resources.

HealthLynked (OTCQB: HLYK), a pioneer in healthcare technology and patient engagement, announced the launch of its newly designed Enterprise Healthcare Solutions Website, www.hlykgroup.com , and significant enhancements to its national provider directory. The new platform serves as a centralized hub for insurance carriers, pharmaceutical companies, marketing firms, ACOs, healthcare networks, and large employers, offering tools for patient engagement, population health, clinical research, coordinated care, and cost management. Upgrades to the consumer-facing provider directory include faster performance and localized provider suggestions, giving patients improved flexibility and transparency in selecting care. CEO Dr. Michael Dent said the developments reflect HealthLynked’s expanding role in the healthcare ecosystem and its commitment to scalable solutions that improve outcomes and reduce costs.

Investors looking for exposure to important biopharma innovation in underserved markets need to consider Clene (NASDAQ: CLNN) . Clene and its wholly owned subsidiary, Clene Nanomedicine Inc., a late clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company is focused on improving mitochondrial health and protecting neuronal function to treat neurodegenerative diseases, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (“ALS”) and multiple sclerosis (“MS”). The company is advancing its lead candidate CNM-Au8 ®, a unique and needed oral treatment for ALS, toward a potential FDA accelerated approval.

Platinum group metals like rhodium, palladium and platinum have for long not been as news-catching as investment vehicles when compared to other metals like gold and copper. However, experts working with Goehring and Rozencwajg, a South African investment firm specializing in natural resources, say PGMs are on the cusp of a bullish trend .

Lantern Pharma (NASDAQ: LTRN), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company leveraging artificial intelligence and genomic data to accelerate oncology drug discovery, announced the appointment of Lee T. Schalop, MD, to its Board of Directors. Dr. Schalop, co-founder and former CEO of Oncoceutics Inc., brings over 20 years of experience in biotechnology leadership and financial markets, with a track record in developing targeted therapies for solid tumors, including HK327M-mutant gliomas. Oncoceutics was acquired by Chimerix Inc. (NASDAQ: CMRX) for $450 million in 2021 and later by Jazz Pharmaceuticals for $935 million in April 2025. Lantern CEO Panna Sharma said Dr. Schalop’s expertise in neurooncology and strategic transactions aligns with Lantern’s AI-powered drug development platform and its CNS cancer pipeline at subsidiary Starlight Therapeutics. Dr. Schalop said he looks forward to helping accelerate the company’s precision oncology programs to deliver novel therapies for patients with limited treatment options.

There are thousands of unauthorized cannabis operations across the US. Yet, when federal agents carried out one of their biggest enforcement actions this year, they didn’t target a black-market grower. Instead, they set their sights on California’s largest licensed cannabis producer.

According to a recent article, “Behçet’s disease is rare, with prevalence estimates varying from 0.12 to 7.5 per 100,000 in the United States and Europe… Behçet’s disease is believed to be an autoimmune illness with both genetic and environmental components. Symptoms are most severe in young adulthood and generally ameliorate with age… Treatment involves medications designed to ease symptoms and prevent serious complications, such as blindness. Even with treatment, oral and genital flares can continue to occur for many patients and significantly affect quality of life and productivity. In addition, treatments can be associated with adverse effects, underscoring the need for more targeted and effective therapies.”

Walker Lane, a geologically rich corridor running along the California–Nevada border, has become a focal point for gold and silver exploration, drawing renewed attention from junior miners and major players alike. Among those at the forefront is Lahontan (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF), a Canadian mineral exploration company advancing four premier gold and silver prospects in the region, capitalizing on both historic production and modern-day opportunity.

Amid the rising value of precious metals, Nicola Mining (TSX.V: NIM) (OTCQB: HUSIF) began processing high-grade gold and silver ore at its Merritt Mill facility, highlighting a key step forward in its growth. “Nicola expects to cumulatively process 60,000 (tn) of ore and produce 21,000 (oz) of gold-equivalent concentrate at full production capacity annual rate. The Merritt Mill provides accessible, reliable revenue to not only its British Columbian partners, but it also sustains its own copper, gold and silver projects across the province,” reads a recent article.

Ucore Rare Metals (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) is positioned as a key player in a strategy to build a secure, independent rare earth supply chain in North America. Triggered by China’s export restrictions on key elements, a potential blueprint includes diversifying rare earth sources, using modular refining with Ucore’s RapidSX(TM) technology, anchoring refining with magnet-making hubs, establishing stockpiles and off-take agreements, and proving the chain with traceability and ESG standards. Ucore’s RapidSX(TM) is central to reducing bottlenecks in chemical separation, helping to develop a resilient, transparent, and strategically independent supply chain.

As summer 2025 gets underway, all signs point to a breakout season for the golf industry. Fueled by strong consumer demand, demographic expansion and increased innovation, golf is expected to lead outdoor retail growth in both participation and equipment sales, and innovative companies such as Newton Golf Company (NASDAQ: NWTG) are positioned to be leaders in the space.

Nutriband (NASDAQ: NTRB) is positioning at the forefront of abuse-deterrent drug delivery in advancing its flagship fentanyl patch and buprenorphine candidates. The company combines transdermal innovation with abuse-deterrent science to meet critical public health needs. According to Nurtiband, AVERSA Fentanyl, with the possibility to reach peak annual U.S. sales of $80 to $200 million, holds the potential to be the world’s first opioid patch designed to deter the abuse and misuse and reduce the risk of accidental exposure of transdermal fentanyl patches. In addition, Nutriband is advancing AVERSA Buprenorphine, which upon approval is projected to achieve peak U.S. sales between $70 and $130 million. Both candidates benefit from Nutriband’s scalable platform, and the technology is on track for global patent protection.

Clene (NASDAQ: CLNN), together with its subsidiary Clene Nanomedicine Inc., is preparing to initiate neurofilament biomarker analyses for its lead drug candidate CNM-Au8(R) in ALS, following feedback from the FDA during a recent Type C meeting. Slated for early Q4 2025, the analyses will assess changes in neurofilament light chain (“NfL”)—a recognized marker for neurodegeneration—among nearly 200 patients treated through the Expanded Access Program for CNM-Au8.

Human participants came out on top against advanced AI systems developed byOpenAI and Google at this year’s International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO). However, for the first time, the AI models reached gold-medal scores—a sign of how rapidly they’re catching up.

According to a new survey, approximately 60% of workers in the U.S. healthcare sector are concerned about their personal safety while at work and these concerns are prompting many to consider quitting their positions. This situation is concerning because the healthcare industry is already facing worker shortages and those who want to leave could worsen matters.

Earlier this year, President Donald Trump directed the Commerce Secretary to examine imposing tariffs in a review of foreign copper’s impact on the U.S. As copper prices continued to rise in the United States, traders like IXM SA, Hartree Partners LP, Trafigura Group, Mercuria Energy Group, and Glencore significantly increased their import volumes.

The latest episode of the TechMediaWire Podcast delivers a compelling conversation with Claude Zdanow, CEO of ONAR Holding Corp. (OTCQB: ONAR), who discusses the company’s mission to empower middle-market firms with AI-driven marketing solutions ( ibn.fm/luLHv ). ONAR is a leading marketing technology company and agency network serving clients worldwide under Zdanow’s leadership.

LaFleur Minerals (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) (FSE: 3WK0), a Canadian gold exploration and development company, is featured on the latest episode of The MiningNewsWire Podcast hosted by IBN. Chairman Kal Malhi and CEO Paul Ténière detail the company’s positioning as a near-term producer in Québec’s Abitibi Gold Belt, emphasizing its advanced Swanson Gold Project and fully permitted Beacon Mill. Malhi discusses acquiring the mill through a strategic bankruptcy bid, while Ténière highlights the company’s fast-track production path amid rising gold prices and growing regional opportunity.

SolarBank (NASDAQ: SUUN) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: GY2), a premier developer and owner of renewable and clean energy projects, specializing in distributed and community solar initiatives throughout Canada and the U.S., announces that research firm D. Boral Capital has initiated coverage on the company.

Two United Nations reports indicate that renewables have reached the cost tipping point compared to fossil fuels. The reports describe a ‘positive tipping point’ characterized by a worldwide shift to renewable sources of energy like wind and solar.

While Bitcoin remains the top pick for most corporate treasuries, a growing number of companies are now turning their attention to Ethereum. The firms are investing in Ether, the digital currency tied to the Ethereum network, to tap into the blockchain technology driving digital assets and decentralized finance.

From Tuesday, video-sharing platforms based in Ireland are now required to carry out strong age verification checks. This new rule is meant to protect children from harmful online content, including violent videos, pornography, and materials that promote self-harm or eating disorders.

North Dakota will roll out several updates to its medical cannabis program, starting August 1, making it easier for patients to access treatment and offering new product choices. These changes come after lawmakers passed multiple bills to improve the state’s approach to medical cannabis.

Nightfood Holdings (OTCQB: NGTF) was featured in a recent article that discusses its distinction in combining AI-powered robotics technology with strategic hotel acquisitions, expanding into new vision for next-generation solutions for the hospitality sector. The piece reads, “Rather than simply selling robotics solutions to third parties, the company owns and operates the hotels where its technology is implemented, creating multiple revenue streams while demonstrating real-world performance… Technology is transforming operational efficiency through robotic housekeeping solutions, a major addressing matter to the industry’s labor challenge. The increased demand for hotel automation, driven by staff shortages, is leading to greater use of robotic services for tasks ranging from room sweeping to food and amenity delivery… The company’s approach creates a feedback loop where operational insights from its owned properties directly inform robotics development, ensuring solutions address real-world hospitality challenges rather than theoretical applications.”

ESGold (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) has announced results from its Ambient Noise Tomography (ANT) survey that validate earlier academic comparisons between its Montauban Gold-Silver Project and the globally significant Broken Hill deposit in Australia. Seismic imaging confirmed mineralized zones down to 1,200 metres, reinforcing a vertically stacked model previously described in peer-reviewed research from the University of Calgary and University of British Columbia. The studies identify sulphide melting, hydrothermal activity, and structural deformation as key remobilization mechanisms for precious metals—findings now echoed by ESGold’s deep geophysical data. The Montauban project is being repositioned as a complex, multi-lens system with district-scale potential and similarities to both Broken Hill and Scandinavian massive sulfide systems. ESGold is integrating academic and geophysical data into a 3D model to guide exploration and advance its near-term production and tailings-to-cash-flow strategy.

Newton Golf Company (NASDAQ: NWTG) is delivering innovative products to the dynamic market as a surge in women’s golf participation is reshaping the industry. The company recently released a lighter shaft option, designed to deliver premium performance for golfers of all levels, from weekend enthusiasts to tour professionals. “Newton Golf’s introduction of its lighter shaft further aligns with shifting market dynamics. The new option is engineered to weigh less than previous versions while maintaining precision, stability and distance — qualities valued by golfers across all demographics,” reads a recent article. “Newton Golf has built its reputation on innovation, focusing on advanced shaft technologies that address fundamental aspects of the golf swing… As women continue to drive golf’s growth and redefine its culture and commerce, having manufacturers such as Newton Golf focus on thoughtful gear advancement is key. The new lighter shaft represents not only technological progress but also an industry adapting to the sport’s new face — and all the golfers who comprise it.”

Titan Partners, a division of American Capital Partners, is acting as sole placement agent for a $15 million registered direct offering by Digi Power X Inc. (NASDAQ: DGXX / TSX.V: DGX), a vertically integrated AI and digital infrastructure company. The offering includes 4,807,693 shares of common stock (or pre-funded warrants) at $3.12 per share, sold to a single new fundamental institutional investor.

Roth Capital Partners acted as joint book-running manager for the initial public offering of CapsoVision, Inc. (NASDAQ: CV), a commercial-stage medical technology company focused on AI-powered capsule endoscopy solutions. CapsoVision offered 5,500,000 shares of common stock at $5.00 per share, with gross proceeds totaling approximately $27.5 million before deductions. The shares began trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market on July 2, 2025, under the ticker symbol “CV.” The company also granted underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 825,000 shares at the IPO price.

Oral mucositis, a debilitating side effect of cancer therapy with no FDA-approved treatment, continues to wreak havoc on patients undergoing cancer care, prompting an urgent need for effective interventions. Soligenix (NASDAQ: SNGX) is stepping forward with SGX942, a novel therapeutic aimed at alleviating this condition, with promising phase 3 data showing substantial improvements in the duration and severity of mucositis in head and neck cancer patients .

As the U.S. military faces mounting global tensions and technological threats, a quiet revolution is unfolding in North America’s critical materials landscape, one powered by rare earth elements and a bold new refining technology. Ucore Rare Metals (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) has emerged as a central player in this effort with its cutting-edge RapidSX(TM) platform, a next-generation separation technology now backed by the U.S. Department of Defense through an $18.4 million award. This investment underscores the Pentagon’s push to strengthen domestic supply chains for essential components used in missiles, fighter jets and radar systems — and Ucore is poised to deliver.

The hospitality industry stands at a point where traditional service models are rapidly giving way to technology-driven operations. While restaurants and hotels have begun integrating robotic systems and AI automation into their daily operations, a critical gap has emerged in the talent pipeline. Culinary education has remained largely unchanged from decades past, failing to prepare students for an industry increasingly defined by human-machine collaboration.

Energy Fuels (NYSE American: UUUU) (TSX: EFR), a leading U.S. producer of uranium, rare earth elements, and critical minerals, will host a conference call on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 9:00 AM MT to discuss Q2 2025 financial results. A press release detailing results will precede the call. Participants may join via Rapid Connect here or dial 1-800-715-9871.

Mullen Automotive (NASDAQ: MULN), an electric vehicle manufacturer, will change its name to Bollinger Innovations, Inc. effective July 28, 2025. On that date, the company’s common stock will begin trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the new ticker symbol BINI. The CUSIP number remains unchanged. The rebrand, described by CEO David Michery as a unifying move for the company’s commercial vehicle focus, does not alter Mullen’s legal structure or operations. No shareholder action is required.

Copper is critical for electronic and electrical products, ranging from car engines and chips in mobile phones. In the last few decades, the United States has produced less of the red metal domestically as it was bringing in low-cost copper from foreign suppliers. This explains why President Donald Trump’s announcement that a 50% tariff would be imposed on all imports of copper as from August 1st was surprising.

BYD, the Chinese vehicle company that has surpassed Tesla as the best-selling EV maker on several occasions, is making plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) a major part of its new energy vehicle strategy . Although the Shenzhen, China-based company is now known as one of the largest battery electric vehicle (BEV) companies in the world, BYD’s first foray into new energy vehicles was a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, the BYD F3DM, launched in 2008 as the first mass-produced PHEV in the world.

Latest UN data indicates that at least 14 million kids didn’t receive life-saving shots of vaccines against tetanus, whooping cough and diphtheria in 2024. This threatens the attainment of global vaccination goals.

Meta will not be signing the European Union’s voluntary code of practice connected to the upcoming AI Act. This announcement comes just weeks before the EU’s new rules for general-purpose AI systems are set to come into force.

LaFleur Minerals (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) (FSE: 3WK0), a Canadian gold developer active in Québec’s Abitibi region, has been featured in a NetworkNewsWire editorial titled “Surging Gold Prices Fuel Junior Miner’s Push to Production.” The piece highlights LaFleur’s strategic shift toward near-term gold production amid a broader industry response to gold surpassing $3,300 per ounce. With inflation and currency concerns driving investor interest in gold, LaFleur is fast-tracking efforts to capitalize on its advanced projects and strong regional positioning.