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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test-firing of "cutting-edge" hypersonic missiles to ready Pyongyang's nuclear forces for war, state media said Monday.

Master batsman Joe Root scored his second century of the Ashes series Monday to move to 41 overall and draw level in third place with Australian great Ricky Ponting on the all-time list.

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA / ACCESS Newswire / January 5, 2026 / Xironetic, a provider of augmented reality surgical guidance technology, today announced the appointment of Brandon Strong as Chief Product Officer and Chief Research Officer.

Segment-specific, 18-dimension benchmark maps vendor strengths as Australian boards elevate workflow, medication safety, My Health Record interoperability, cloud operating models, and cyber-resilient continuity planning through 2030.

GEORGE TOWN, CAYMAN ISLANDS / ACCESS Newswire / January 5, 2026 / Moolec Science SA ("Moolec" or the "Company") today announced that, in accordance with the resolutions passed at the extraordinary general meeting of shareholders held on December 16, 2025, and the resolutions adopted by the Company's board of directors on December 19, 2025, the Company has consummated, effective as of January 5, 2026, the previously announced share consolidation at a ratio of 15-for-1, so that all shareholders holding every 15 ordinary shares of par value of US$0.10 each will hold 1 ordinary share of par value US$1.50 each (the "Share Consolidation").

ASHEBORO AND MEBANE, NC / ACCESS Newswire / January 5, 2026 / Hardrock Ready Mix announced today that it has acquired Piedmont Ready Mix from VL Concrete, Inc., a company owned by Victor Lopez. The acquisition expands Hardrock Ready Mix's footprint in central North Carolina and strengthens its ability to serve customers across the region.

Already FDA-cleared and in routine clinical use in Las Vegas, the Dynamis Robotic Surgical System is set for its next evolution, leveraging NVIDIA Jetson Thor, NVIDIA Isaac for Healthcare, and NVIDIA Cosmos platforms to define the future of hard tissue robotic surgery.

Retreva accelerates national expansion with its proven franchise model, empowering business owners to deliver smarter sales solutions in their local markets.

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 5, 2026 / Ares Management Corporation announced today that it will report earnings for the fourth quarter and full year ending December 31, 2025 on Thursday, February 5, 2026 prior to the opening of the New York Stock Exchange. Ares Management Corporation will hold its webcast/conference call on the same day at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) to discuss its fourth quarter and full year ending December 31, 2025 financial results.

ORLANDO, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / January 5, 2026 / Unusual Machines, Inc. (NYSE American:UMAC), a leading provider of NDAA-compliant drone components, will participate in the 28th Annual Needham Growth Conference on January 13 and 14 in New York City.

MOUNT PLEASANT, MI / ACCESS Newswire / January 5, 2026 / Isabella Bank Corporation proudly announces the appointment of Gerald J. Ritzert, CPA as its Chief Financial Officer, effective January 5, 2026.

New AI agents for Retail, Healthcare, CFO organizations, Government, Legal Services, and Banking debut alongside CES, JP Morgan Healthcare, and NRF

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / January 5, 2026 / SMX (NASDAQ:SMX), a leader in molecular marketing and digital tracing solutions, began 2026 fully-financed for the year and uniquely positioned to meet the needs of the expanding sector. The company's verification and tracing platforms are being adopted across global marketplaces, and it continued the build out of its plastic cycle token.

LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESS Newswire / January 5, 2026 / In January 2026, Rythmia Life Advancement Center celebrates its 10-year anniversary, marking a decade of continuous operation as a medically licensed retreat center focused on life advancement, healing, and long-term transformation.

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 5, 2026 / Dundon Advisers LLC today announced that the Hon. Ravinder "Ravi" S. Bhalla will join the firm on January 15, 2026 as Managing Director and a leader of the firm's infrastructure finance business. Mr. Bhalla will also be associated with affiliates Dundon Markets LLC and IslandDundon LLC. ("Dundon" refers to each or all three firms as context requires).

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 5, 2026 / SMX (NASDAQ:SMX), with 2026 funding secure, began the new year focused on what matters most: execution, technology rollout, and continued growth of its Plastic Cycle Token ecosystem.

Live-First Platform Enters Controlled Testing, Offering Creators 70-85% Revenue Share as Demand Grows for Real-Time, Verifiable News

Acquisition establishes The Tie's Infrastructure Solutions division and expands its institutional digital asset platform.

MESA, ARIZONA / ACCESS Newswire / January 5, 2026 / Medical Care Technologies Inc. (OTC Pink:MDCE) announced today that the Company has successfully completed its internal readiness testing phase for its forthcoming AI-powered mobile application designed for skin lesion pre-screening and risk-awareness. The mobile application is scheduled for public release later this year.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / January 5, 2026 / Prince Silver Corp. (CSE:PRNC)(OTCQB:PRNCF)(Frankfurt:T130) ("Prince Silver") or, the "Company, is pleased to provide a corporate update and outline its priorities and outlook for 2026 as the Company advances the Prince Silver Project in Lincoln County, Nevada, USA.

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / January 5, 2026 / SMX (NASDAQ:SMX) has entered 2026 fully financed through the first quarter, giving the Company the flexibility to stay focused on execution, expanding its platform, and continuing to develop its Plastic Cycle Token as a practical foundation for the circular economy. The Company is investing in the rollout of its molecular marking and material verification technologies, strengthening its digital platform, and driving real-world adoption across global supply chains where transparency, proof, and regulatory alignment are no longer optional.

ALGONA, IA / ACCESS Newswire / January 5, 2026 / American Power Group Corporation ("APG") (OTC Pink:APGI) the leading U.S. based dual fuel diesel engine conversion technology company is pleased to announce the conversion of approximately $650,000 of advances made over the past 6 months by an existing shareholder associated with its Chairman, Matt Van Steenwyk. The advances were converted into approximately 108 million unregistered shares of common stock.

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND / ACCESS Newswire / January 5, 2026 / Swiss Academy for Leadership and Sustainability (SALS) today announced the launch of its Swiss Standards in Recruitment Accreditation Program, a structured framework designed to support the evaluation and documentation of recruitment processes for organizations and individual participants.

TaxBandits Ensures Stress-Free Filing with The Bandit Commitment

RICHARDSON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / January 5, 2026 / Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:OPXS), a leading manufacturer of precision optical sighting systems for domestic and worldwide military and commercial applications, is pleased to announce the addition of Brian Bushnell as Director of Optical Coating Technology, effective January 05, 2026.

SBX Product Line Will Feature First-Ever AI-Powered Blockchain-Based Age-Gating System for Vape ProductsIKE's patented biometric BLE Bluetooth chip and blockchain-based app will enable Charlie's to ensure that underage individuals will not be able to activate or utilize the Company's age-gated products.The IKE Licensing Agreement provides CHUC with a first mover advantage in youth access prevention (one of the FDA's top priorities) and a three-year exclusivity period for age-gated nicotine analogue products.Charlie's will test market the IKE age-gating system this spring with the Company's popular SBX nicotine analogue product line; simultaneously, Charlie's intends to incorporate the revolutionary technology into its PACHA branded Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS). 

The Krafty Labs acquisition brings with it a diversified list of blue-chip enterprise customers

Recently, Epomaker has officially launched three new mechanical keyboards in its TH series, offering a diverse product range that covers full-size, TKL, and compact layouts.

HOUSTON, TEXAS / ACCESS Newswire / January 5, 2026 / PATTERSON-UTI ENERGY, INC. (NASDAQ:PTEN) today reported that for the month of December 2025, the Company had an average of 93 drilling rigs operating in the United States. For the three months ended December 31, 2025, the Company had an average of 93 drilling rigs operating in the United States.

Release Delivers AI-Powered Advocacy Platform at Critical Moment for American Workers; 17,000+ Employees Already Onboard

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO / ACCESS Newswire / January 5, 2026 / Fortitude Gold Corp. (OTCQB:FTCO) (the "Company") today announced it has received all approvals from the Bureau of Land Management and the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection to construct and operate the Scarlet South open-pit gold mine located on the Isabella Pearl Property in Mineral County, Nevada. Fortitude Gold is a gold producer, developer, and explorer with operations in Nevada, U.S.A. offering investors exposure to both gold production and dividend yield.

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