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Bosch announces $225 million direct funding agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce as part of a $2 billion investment in Roseville, Calif.

Sample production of silicon carbide semiconductors underway at Bosch Roseville Bosch Rosevlle Site Bosch is investing up to $2 billion to transform its Roseville, California site for the production of silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductors. The Roseville facility, which has more than 40 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, is undergoing a profound evolution into a facility that produces and tests SiC semiconductors. Roseville, California, July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --Silicon ca

In a sweet discovery, astronomers find sugar lurking in the space between stars

NEW YORK — The space between stars just got a little sweeter. Astronomers have detected a type of sugar in space that's also found in raspberries and self-tanners. The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars. Sugar does more than sweeten tea and powder doughnuts. Different varieties fuel our cells and even make up DNA. Scientists are itching to know how sugars form because they're a key ingredient for lif

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BNP Paribas Primary New Issues: NO-STAB Notice: HEATHROW FINANCE PLC

[13.07.2026] Not for distribution, directly or indirectly, in or into the United States or any jurisdiction in which such distribution would be unlawful. [HEATHROW FINANCE PLC] Post-stabilisation Period Announcement NO STABILISATION CARRIED OUT [Further to the pre-stabilisation period announcement dated [02.07.2026] BNP Paribas (contact: Stanford Hartman telephone: 0207 595 8222) hereby gives notice that no stabilisation (within the meaning of Article 3.2(d) of the Market Abuse Regulation (EU/59

Zelluna doses first solid tumour patient with ZI-MA4-1 in the ZIMA-101 Phase 1 trial

First patient dosed with ZI-MA4-1 in the ZIMA-101 Phase 1 trial at The Christie NHS Foundation TrustZI-MA4-1 is the world’s first MAGE-A4-targeting TCR-NK therapy in clinical developmentZIMA-101 represents the first clinical evaluation of Zelluna's proprietary TCR-NK platformPatient identification, pre-screening and screening activities continue across all four tumour indications included in the study Company on track for initial clinical data to emerge from mid-2026 July 13 2026 - Zelluna ASA (

Transferra Records Increased Corporate Demand for Multi-Currency Services Amid Institutional De-Risking

Transferra Transferra London, UK, July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Transferra, a UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)-authorised Electronic Money Institution (EMI), announced that it has recorded increased demand for its multi-currency business account services from companies experiencing difficulties accessing financial services through traditional banking providers. According to the company, the increase reflects growing demand from UK-based and internationally structured businesses that have

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AI Education Strategist and Product Systems Leader Barry Li Advances Judgment-Centered Learning in Silicon Valley

A nonprofit, zero-equity accelerator introduces an AI-native, judgment-centered framework to support first-time founders. Combining structured education, mentorship, and community networks, the program expands entrepreneurial access beyond traditional gatekeepers while exploring new models for founder development, decision-making, and early-stage innovation support. New York, NY, United States, July 13, 2026 -- Educational systems architect and applied AI product strategist Barry Li (Yufan Li) h

Good News for Hundreds of Thousands of Permanently Blind People in Vietnam

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amid the severe shortage of donated corneas, a strategic partnership between the National Eye Hospital and Vietnam Gene & Cell Technology (VGCT) - a member of CT Group, a deep-tech conglomerate - under a new public-private partnership (PPP) model in the biomedical sector is opening up new hope for hundreds of thousands of Vietnamese patients who have lost their sight due to corneal diseases, giving them the opportunity to regain their

Intention to Fundraise

Octopus Apollo VCT plc Intention to Fundraise Octopus Apollo VCT plc (the ‘Company’) is pleased to announce its intention to launch a new offer for subscription later this year. An offer document containing further details will be available to shareholders and potential new investors in due course. For further enquiries, please contact: Andrew Humphries Octopus Company Secretarial Services Limited Tel: +44 (0)80 0316 2067 LEI: 213800Y3XEIQ18DP3O53

Zealand Pharma - Transactions related to share buy-back program (week 28, 2026)

Company announcement No. 32 / 2026 Zealand Pharma - Transactions related to share buy-back program (week 28, 2026) Copenhagen, Denmark, July 13, 2026 - Zealand Pharma A/S ("the Company" or "Zealand Pharma”) (Nasdaq: ZEAL) (CVR-no. 20045078), a biotechnology company transforming the future of metabolic health, today reports transactions related to its share buy-back program (the "Program”) for week 28 (July 6 - July 10, 2026). The Program is carried out in accordance with Article 5 of Regulation

General Fusion Becomes First Publicly Listed Fusion Company

Begins trading on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol "GFUZ” VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- General Fusion Group Ltd. ("General Fusion” or the "Company”) (NASDAQ: GFUZ), a leader in the global race to commercialize fusion energy, today began trading on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol "GFUZ,” following the completion of its previously announced business combination with Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III ("Spring Valley”). General Fusion is entering the public marke

EU backs binding SCS Code as group bucks Chinese scholars’ Batanes claim

THE European Union (EU) on Monday renewed its call for a legally binding Code of Conduct in the South China Sea (SCS) anchored on international law, while a Philippine think tank warned that Chinese academics’ claim over Batanes reflects Beijing’s broader effort to expand its territorial narrative despite the 2016 arbitral ruling. “The EU reiterates […]

Marcos to study whether to release Duterte tax records for ouster trial

PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. will study whether to authorize the release of Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio’s tax records if the Senate requests access to them for her impeachment trial, Malacañang said on Monday. Palace Press Officer Clarissa A. Castro said the Office of the President has not received a request from the Senate to open […]

NBI seeks charges against Ateneo coach, 11 others in athletes’ drowning deaths

THE National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has referred to the Department of Justice (DoJ) its findings recommending criminal charges against 12 people, including members of Ateneo de Manila University’s basketball coaching staff, over the drowning deaths of two student-athletes during a team-building activity in Aurora province last month. Justice Secretary Fredderick A. Vida on Monday […]

Marcos inaugurates Camiguin port upgrades

THE GOVERNMENT on Monday opened facilities at the Port of Benoni in Camiguin province, seeking to ease transport bottlenecks and curb illegal ticket “fixers” as visitor arrivals continue to climb and passenger traffic is projected to approach one million annually by 2030. President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. led the inauguration of the P171.3-million Port Operations […]

Marcos to boost ties in SG visit

PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. is scheduled to travel to Singapore (SG) from July 14 to 16 for a working visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties ahead of the city-state’s Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) chairship next year. “This is part of the government’s push for stronger bilateral relations between the Philippines and Singapore, […]

Herbosa resigns as Health chief

PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Monday appointed Jose “Brix” S. Pujalte, Jr. to lead the Department of Health (DoH), Malacañang said after Secretary Teodoro J. Herbosa resigned from his post due to health reasons. At a briefing, Palace Press Officer Clarissa A. Castro announced the appointment, saying that Mr. Pujalte brings extensive experience and […]

PSEi edges lower as US, Iran exchange attacks

PHILIPPINE SHARES dropped on Monday as investors chose to stay on the sidelines amid a lack of fresh leads and as they continue to monitor geopolitical developments. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) dropped by 0.33% or 20.98 points to close at 6,265.72 on Monday, while the broader all shares index fell by 0.29% or […]

ERC: No ‘blanket pay-first’ rule

THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) clarified that there is no “blanket pay-first” policy requiring consumers to settle disputed electricity bills before their complaints are resolved. In a statement on Monday, the ERC said disputes are handled on a case-by-case basis under the Magna Carta for Residential Electricity Consumers (MCREC). “In sum, the ERC applies the […]