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BAOS plans to acquire 40% of Blue Intelligence Cloud Innovation Technology to expand AI-driven marketing, data analytics, and intelligent operations capabi

Subject to Competition and Markets Authority approval

Subject to Competition and Markets Authority approval

Pluri’s majority-owned food-tech company adds aquatic cell biology, animal-component-free media capabilities and a European scientific presence

Pluri's majority-owned food-tech company adds aquatic cell biology, animal-component-free media capabilities and a European scientific presence

Transaction Closes Following TSX Venture Exchange Approval; FingerMotion Formally Enters the Enterprise AI Compute Market

Subsequent to quarter-end, the Company completes an $8.3 million partial sale of a private investment, discontinues blockchain and crypto mining operations, and clarifies its holding-company framework across the remaining businesses

WARWICK, NY, Aug. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OZOP Energy Solutions, Inc. (OTC: OZSC) today commented on new insights into the investment thesis behind Egypt Dean’s seven-figure strategic investment in Ballislife HYDRO Sports Drink, following an in-depth interview published by Boardroom. The feature explores how Dean evaluated the opportunity, the importance he placed on the product and management team, and the process that ultimately led him to invest in Ballislife Drink Inc., a joint venture between Varon Corp.’s U.S. subsidiary, Varon USA, and Ballislife, Inc. OZOP Energy Solutions, Inc. and Varon Corp. are currently completing customary pre-closing conditions in connection with the previously announced transaction.

WARWICK, NY, Aug. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OZOP Energy Solutions, Inc. (OTC: OZSC) today commented on new insights into the investment thesis behind Egypt Dean’s seven-figure strategic investment in Ballislife HYDRO Sports Drink, following an in-depth interview published by Boardroom. The feature explores how Dean evaluated the opportunity, the importance he placed on the product and management team, and the process that ultimately led him to invest in Ballislife Drink Inc., a joint venture between Varon Corp.’s U.S. subsidiary, Varon USA, and Ballislife, Inc. OZOP Energy Solutions, Inc. and Varon Corp. are currently completing customary pre-closing conditions in connection with the previously announced transaction.

ASHEVILLE, NC and RICHMOND, VA, Aug. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE: HTB) (“HomeTrust”), the holding company of HomeTrust Bank, and Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. (NYSEAM: BRBS) (“Blue Ridge”), the holding company of Blue Ridge Bank, National Association (“Blue Ridge Bank”), today jointly announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement (“Agreement”), pursuant to which HomeTrust will acquire Blue Ridge in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $448.1 million.

Ever After Foods acquires Fishway to expand its industrial protein manufacturing platform.

On 2 January 2026, Schouw & Co. initiated a share buy-back programme as outlined in Company Announcement no. 59 of 18 December 2025. Under the programme, Schouw & Co. will acquire shares for up to DKK 240 million during the period 2 January to 31 December 2026. As outlined in Company Announcement no. 48 of 14 August 2026, the programme was extended with up to DKK 170 million, increasing the total amount of which Schouw & Co. will acquire shares to up to DKK 410 million.

TORONTO, Aug. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Volaris Group today announced the acquisition of Alertacall, a UK-based provider of customer engagement and communications technology for the social housing and retirement living sectors. Alertacall delivers a purpose-built combination of Software as a Service (SaaS) software, dedicated hardware, and a UK-based contact center, enabling housing providers to meet their regulatory obligations and improve contact with older and vulnerable customers.

Vancouver B.C., Aug. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  TERRA CLEAN ENERGY CORP. (“Terra” or the “Company”) (CSE: TCEC, OTCQB: TCEFF, FSE: C9O0) is pleased to announce that it has received the required permits from the Utah Department of Natural Resources Division of Oil, Gas and Mining to commence its planned exploration work program at the Company’s 100%-owned Marysvale Uranium Mines Project located in Marysvale, Utah, United States.

Vancouver B.C., Aug. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  TERRA CLEAN ENERGY CORP. (“Terra” or the “Company”) (CSE: TCEC, OTCQB: TCEFF, FSE: C9O0) is pleased to announce that it has received the required permits from the Utah Department of Natural Resources Division of Oil, Gas and Mining to commence its planned exploration work program at the Company’s 100%-owned Marysvale Uranium Mines Project located in Marysvale, Utah, United States.

U.S. Cellulose Fiber Market to Hit USD 21.47 Billion by 2035; Europe to Reach USD 17.25 Billion Amid Sustainable Textile Demand

U.S. Cellulose Fiber Market to Hit USD 21.47 Billion by 2035; Europe to Reach USD 17.25 Billion Amid Sustainable Textile Demand

The New Mechanistic Findings Support Can-Fite’s Ongoing Phase IIb Study Design Following Positive Phase IIa Results

Supported by: NDAA and U.S. Defense Compliance; FCC Trusted Drone Status; and U.S. Onshore Production Buildout Underway

The New Mechanistic Findings Support Can-Fite’s Ongoing Phase IIb Study Design Following Positive Phase IIa Results

Supported by: NDAA and U.S. Defense Compliance; FCC Trusted Drone Status; and U.S. Onshore Production Buildout Underway

Combined company to operate as Slate Medicines and focus on advancing Slate’s portfolio of next-generation migraine therapeutics

BASECAT Announces Community Takeover: The Blue Hardhat Cat Building an Army on Base