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The abrupt dismissal of Attorney General Pam Bondi by President Donald Trump is unlikely to significantly alter the trajectory of cannabis rescheduling efforts, according to several individuals familiar with the situation.

Greenland Energy (NASDAQ: GLND),an energy exploration company focused on developing hydrocarbon resources in Greenland’s Jameson Land Basin, marked its visit to the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square with a ceremonial Opening Bell ringing. CEO Robert Price, Executive Chairman Larry G. Swets Jr. and Executive Advisor Joe Moglia participated in the event, highlighting the company’s efforts to advance Arctic energy exploration and establish a publicly traded platform for responsible resource development.

Eco Wave Power (NASDAQ: WAVE), a global leader in onshore wave energy technology, reported that its EWP-EDF One pilot project at Jaffa Port in Israel generated more than 1,200 kWh of renewable electricity during March 2026, with approximately six days of moderate wave conditions ranging from 1 to 2 meters. The results highlight the system’s ability to efficiently convert commonly occurring sea states into power, reinforcing its potential as a reliable energy solution for coastal infrastructure and AI-driven data center demand while continuing to demonstrate stable, zero-downtime operations since early 2025.

Beeline Holdings (NASDAQ: BLNE), a fast-growing digital mortgage platform offering a quicker and easier path to homeownership, is eyeing sustained growth in 2026 with improved financial momentum and an expanding digital mortgage platform, following a fourth-quarter performance that highlighted accelerating revenue growth and strengthening loan-level economics.

AINewsWire Editorial Coverage : As regulatory expectations intensify and manufacturing complexity grows, pharmaceutical companies are moving beyond traditional quality systems toward a new paradigm: embedding artificial intelligence (“AI”) directly into operations as a real-time compliance layer. Rather than relying on retrospective audits and manual oversight, AI-driven systems now continuously monitor, validate and optimize production processes to align with evolving Good Manufacturing Practice (“GMP”) standards. This structural shift is increasingly visible across the industry and aligns with companies such as Oncotelic Therapeutics Inc. (OTCQB: OTLC) ( Profile ), which operate at the intersection of life sciences and advanced digital technologies, reflecting the broader movement toward intelligent, automated compliance frameworks. With its focus on AI, Oncotelic joins other AI-focused entities, including NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ: NVDA), Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ: HON) and Omnicell Inc. (NASDAQ: OMCL), that are leading…

A water treatment facility in Japan is exploring a novel form of renewable energy by tapping into the natural process of osmosis. This process, where water moves from a less concentrated solution to a more concentrated one, has long been understood. However, turning it into a reliable energy source has been challenging, mainly due to difficulties in developing effective membranes for the process.

Renewable energy capacity expanded by nearly 700 gigawatts last year as geopolitical turbulence continued to make the case for accelerating the transition to clean energy. With Middle East tensions continuing to rattle fossil fuel markets, nations are increasingly treating clean energy as a strategic shield against supply disruptions, not just a climate commitment.

Chinese electric vehicles remain locked out of the American market, but the appetite for them keeps growing . Tariffs introduced under the Biden administration pushed duties past 100%, sealing the border to Chinese EVs. Consumer curiosity has continued building regardless, fueled in large part by social media.

Australia has approved new legislation that brings crypto businesses under the country’s formal financial services regime. The measure, introduced by the Treasury last November, passed both chambers of parliament, setting clear requirements for companies dealing in digital assets.

Researchers at the University of Calgary in Canada are conducting further trials after early studies revealed that vitamin B3, or niacin, holds promise in restoring immune function in the fight against glioblastoma, a brain cancer that grows aggressively and is hard to treat.

Civil defense authorities in Israel have been working to improve the alert system depended upon to get people into shelters before incoming projectiles hit. AI is playing a key role in improving that alert system .

Artificial intelligence is quickly changing the way investment banking works, and while this shift brings clear benefits, it is also creating new challenges. One of the biggest concerns today is the growing skills gap among junior bankers as AI takes over many of their traditional responsibilities.

The U.S. Labor Department has entered into a formal agreement with the National Science Foundation (NSF) aimed at strengthening workforce preparation in the field of AI. The partnership, outlined in a newly signed memorandum of understanding, focuses on expanding access to AI-related tools, training, and education across the country.

TransCode Therapeutics (NASDAQ: RNAZ), a clinical-stage company focused on immuno-oncology and RNA-based therapies, announced that it has entered into a financing agreement with an institutional healthcare investor for up to $20 million. The arrangement includes up to $6 million in pre-paid advances and a three-year Standby Equity Purchase Agreement allowing the company to sell up to $14 million in common stock, providing financial flexibility to support its Phase 2a trial of lead candidate TTX-MC138 and ongoing operations.

NanoViricides, Inc. (NYSE American: NNVC), a clinical-stage company developing broad-spectrum antivirals, announced it has filed an application with the U.S. FDA for Rare Pediatric Disease Drug designation for NV-387 as a treatment for measles. The application, which follows a previously submitted orphan drug designation filing, could make the company eligible for a Priority Review Voucher upon approval, supporting regulatory advancement of NV-387 as a potential treatment in a market where no approved measles therapies currently exist.

AINewsWire Editorial Coverage : Pharmaceutical manufacturing is undergoing a structural shift as regulators demand higher standards for contamination control, data integrity and operational traceability. The European Union’s revised GMP Annex 1 emphasizes minimizing human intervention and implementing a comprehensive contamination control strategy, requiring manufacturers to assess and mitigate contamination risks across personnel, processes and environments. The guidance also promotes the use of barrier technologies and automation to reduce contamination risk, reflecting the widely recognized principle that personnel are a primary source of contamination in sterile manufacturing environments. At the same time, inspection findings from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration continue to show persistent compliance gaps, particularly in aseptic processing and documentation practices, highlighting that traditional automation has not fully addressed these risks.

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Versus Systems (NASDAQ: VS), a leading provider of gamification and audience engagement technology, has engaged IBN to support its corporate communications strategy. Through the partnership, IBN will leverage its expansive investor-focused distribution network to increase awareness of Versus Systems, whose platform enables interactive audience participation and real-world rewards across digital and live environments, serving brands, sports leagues and entertainment partners globally.

Micropolis AI Robotics (NYSE American: MCRP), a pioneer in unmanned ground vehicles and AI-driven autonomous mobility solutions, announced that Founder and CEO Fareed Aljawhari will participate in a fireside chat at Maxim Group’s AI Infrastructure Virtual Conference, “Powering the AI Revolution – Building the Infrastructure Behind Generative AI,” taking place today, April 7, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. ET.

Megan Holdings (NASDAQ: MGN), a Malaysia-based company focused on the development, construction and maintenance of aquaculture farms, announced the closing of its follow-on public offering of 20,750,000 Class A ordinary shares at a public offering price of $0.40 per share, generating gross proceeds of approximately $8.3 million before fees and expenses. D. Boral Capital LLC acted as exclusive placement agent for the offering.

Silo Pharma (NASDAQ: SILO), a developmental stage biopharmaceutical company focused on novel formulations and drug delivery systems for traditional therapeutics and psychedelic treatments, announced that the European Patent Office has issued a Rule 71(3) communication indicating its intent to grant a patent covering methods of preventing stress-induced fear and depressive-like behavior using serotonin 4 (5-HT4) receptor agonists. The patent, exclusively licensed from Columbia University, is expected to strengthen the company’s intellectual property position across major European markets as Silo advances its pipeline targeting stress-related and central nervous system disorders.

Everyone talks about the robotics revolution as if it is still approaching. At a Homewood Suites in Del Mar, California, it already showed up for work. The debate about whether autonomous systems can function as genuine operational infrastructure inside real hospitality environments is no longer theoretical. Nightfood Holdings Inc., operating as TechForce Robotics (OTCQB: NGTF) , just answered it with a deployment, not a demo.

A2Z Cust2Mate Solutions Corp. (NASDAQ: AZ), a global leader in smart retail technology, announced that it has received formal notice from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC that the company has regained compliance with the annual meeting requirement for continued listing under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5620.

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A2Z Cust2Mate Solutions Corp. (NASDAQ: AZ) announced a five-year strategic agreement valued at approximately $50 million with Carrefour Israel to deploy 4,000 smart carts across its store network, alongside a broader collaboration spanning data, retail media and digital services. The rollout, beginning in the third quarter of 2026, includes full delivery of hardware, software, infrastructure and support, while granting A2Z exclusive retail media and data monetization rights across the platform, positioning the company to capture recurring revenue from fast-growing global retail media and data markets while advancing large-scale adoption of smart cart technology.

Datavault AI (NASDAQ: DVLT) announced that CEO Nathaniel T. Bradley will deliver keynote presentations at CONV3RGENCE London & The Digital Commonwealth Awards on April 22, 2026, and AssetRush × Zurich 2026 on May 21, 2026, following an earlier appearance at XRP Tokyo 2026 on April 7, as the company expands its global presence in real-world asset tokenization. Bradley is expected to showcase Datavault AI’s proprietary platforms, including Information Data Exchange (IDE), DataValue, DataScore and Data Vault Bank AI technologies, highlighting how its infrastructure enables AI-driven valuation, digital asset creation and monetization of real-world assets while advancing partnerships and growth across Europe’s financial innovation ecosystem.

American Fusion (OTC: AMFN), an advanced energy platform company focused on the development and commercialization of an advanced fusion energy technology, recently highlighted its participation in multiple industry events as part of a broader effort to remain connected to technical research and power-system engineering developments ( https://ibn.fm/5C8bp ). In March, company representatives attended two international technical gatherings.

NextPlat (NASDAQ: NXPL, NXPLW) announced it will implement a one-for-ten reverse stock split effective at 12:01 a.m. ET on April 13, 2026, with shares beginning trading on a post-split basis under the existing “NXPL” ticker and a new CUSIP number, reducing outstanding shares from approximately 26.9 million to 2.7 million while maintaining the $0.0001 par value and providing cash payments in lieu of fractional shares.

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SEGG Media (NASDAQ: SEGG, LTRYW) has expanded its partnership with Soccerex to become the official headline sponsor for all global Soccerex events in 2026 and 2027, positioning its Sports.com brand across Europe, North America and the Middle East as it pursues broader media, sponsorship, content distribution and strategic growth opportunities, including its near-term objective of completing the acquisition of a European football club.

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Safe Pro Group (NASDAQ: SPAI) has appointed Colonel (Ret.) Jarret Mathews as its first chief operating officer, bringing more than 25 years of operational leadership, defense acquisition and advanced technology integration experience as the company advances its government contract strategy for AI-enabled defense and security solutions. Mathews previously served as director of the Joint Acquisitions Task Force within U.S. Army Special Operations Command, where he led AI and machine learning integration and acquisition reform efforts, and his appointment reflects Safe Pro’s focus on converting its technology pipeline, including its SPOTD AI platform for drone-based threat detection, into awarded contracts and revenue.

Safe Pro Group (NASDAQ: SPAI) has appointed Colonel (Ret.) Jarret Mathews as its first chief operating officer, bringing more than 25 years of operational leadership, defense acquisition and advanced technology integration experience as the company advances its government contract strategy for AI-enabled defense and security solutions. Mathews previously served as director of the Joint Acquisitions Task Force within U.S. Army Special Operations Command, where he led AI and machine learning integration and acquisition reform efforts, and his appointment reflects Safe Pro’s focus on converting its technology pipeline, including its SPOTD AI platform for drone-based threat detection, into awarded contracts and revenue.

Energy costs surging amid the Middle East conflict are pushing Europeans toward renewable technology at unprecedented rates as households seek escape from volatile fossil fuel markets. Brent crude has jumped over 50% since fighting began, reaching $116 per barrel, while European natural gas prices climbed roughly 70% with March 2026 tracking toward the steepest monthly increase since September 2021.

A wave of selling swept through U.S. Bitcoin spot ETFs during the final week of March, with investors pulling over $290 million between March 24 and 27. The shift reflects a broader retreat from risk across global markets, reversing what had begun as a positive start to the week.

American tech firm Oracle is letting go of thousands of its employees as the company ramps up its investment in AI to compete with other Big Tech companies like Amazon and Alphabet in the cloud computing segment.

Solid-state batteries are often described as the next big step in energy storage technology. They have the potential to store more energy, last longer, and operate more safely than the lithium-ion batteries used today. Even so, one major challenge has slowed their progress: they are highly vulnerable to short-circuiting. Recent findings from researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology shed new light on why this problem keeps happening.

OptimumBank Holdings (NYSE American: OPHC) announced it will host its Annual Shareholder Meeting and Investor Day on April 28, 2026, at its Fort Lauderdale headquarters, with a virtual webcast option beginning at 10:00 a.m. ET, and shareholders of record as of March 9, 2026 eligible to vote. Interested participants may attend in person or register for virtual access by contacting the company, which will also make its Chairman of the Board’s letter to shareholders available in connection with the event.

Safe Pro Group (NASDAQ: SPAI), a company that develops security, defense, and situational awareness solutions, recently announced that the company is adding Brian Mack to the Strategic Advisory Board ( https://ibn.fm/1VI8x ).

Nightfood Holdings (OTCQB: NGTF), doing business as TechForce Robotics, announced a joint development, manufacturing and licensing agreement with Oncotelic Therapeutics (OTCQB: OTLC) to co-develop AI-enhanced, GMP-compliant robotic systems for pharmaceutical manufacturing and laboratory automation. The collaboration combines TechForce’s robotics engineering with Oncotelic’s AI-driven pharmaceutical technologies to target improved efficiency, compliance and scalability in biopharma production, marking TechForce’s expansion into regulated healthcare markets while leveraging Oncotelic CEO Dr. Vuong Trieu’s experience in oncology, drug development and AI-enabled innovation.

ParaZero Technologies (NASDAQ: PRZO) announced it has received an additional purchase order from an Israeli defense entity for its DefendAir counter-unmanned aerial systems, representing a follow-on order under an existing direct contract as demand rises amid escalating drone threats in modern conflicts. The company said its multi-layered, soft-kill DefendAir system uses patented net-launching technology to safely intercept hostile drones with minimal collateral damage, having demonstrated 100% interception success in field trials, and is designed to protect troops, infrastructure and urban environments while supporting expanded deployment across defense operations.

NRx Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: NRXP) announced it has received a letter from the FDA Office of Generic Drugs indicating only minor formatting comments on the proposed label for its preservative-free ketamine product, with a final label submission expected this month and potential approval of its Abbreviated New Drug Application anticipated in Summer 2026 pending final review. The company noted the product could help expand U.S. ketamine supply amid reported shortages and aligns with federal efforts to re-shore critical drug manufacturing, while NRx also continues advancing a Fast Track-designated New Drug Application to evaluate intravenous ketamine for severe depression with suicidal ideation.

Frontieras North America held a groundbreaking ceremony in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, to mark the start of construction on its Mason County Plant, the company’s first commercial-scale facility utilizing its proprietary FASForm coal processing technology. Executives and local officials emphasized the project’s role in transforming coal into higher-value outputs, including ultra-low sulfur diesel, fertilizers and advanced carbon materials, through a closed-loop system designed to eliminate emissions and waste.

Datavault AI (NASDAQ: DVLT) announced that CEO Nathaniel T. Bradley will present and exhibit the Company’s DataValue(R), DataScore(R), Data Vault Bank(R) AI Agent and Information Data Exchange(R) technologies at XRP Tokyo 2026 on April 7, 2026, highlighting its AI-powered infrastructure for real-world asset tokenization as it targets Japan’s rapidly expanding, regulation-friendly market and broader APAC growth opportunities.

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Michigan’s legal cannabis sector has launched a second legal challenge against a recently implemented 24% wholesale tax. According to the lawsuit, the levy, which took effect at the start of the year, pushes the overall tax burden on marijuana beyond limits established in the state constitution.

The price of gold recorded a slight increase at the start of the week. Despite this, the precious metal still posted its steepest monthly decline in over a decade. Gold futures rose by over 2% to reach $4,678.60. Despite that daily gain, gold dropped over 10% throughout last month, marking its worst monthly performance since 2013.

All global production of the Polestar 3 electric SUV is moving to a single location in South Carolina. The shift ends an arrangement that had seen the electric SUV assembled on two continents simultaneously, marking an unusual moment in the model’s short history. For both Volvo Cars and Polestar, the move represents a meaningful change in manufacturing strategy, a signal that parent company Geely Holdings is growing increasingly confident in the American facility’s capacity to serve the entire world market.

According to a poll conducted by Gallup in March, Americans are most concerned about healthcare . This finding is notable given the escalation in the Iran war and the way events in the Middle East are currently dominating news headlines.

California is moving to tighten oversight of AI firms that want to secure state contracts, setting up a direct clash with calls from President Donald Trump to keep the fast-growing sector largely unregulated.

As the cannabis sector continues to expand, universities and colleges across the U.S. are adjusting their academic offerings to keep pace with a growing need for trained professionals. The industry currently supports an estimated 425,000 full-time positions nationwide.

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Olenox Industries (NASDAQ: OLOX) announced stockholders approved multiple corporate actions at its March 31, 2026 annual meeting, including the election of directors, ratification of its independent auditor, executive compensation on an advisory basis, several share issuance proposals and amendments to increase authorized shares and expand the company’s stock incentive plan. Stockholders also approved a potential reverse stock split at a ratio between 1-for-10 and 1-for-20, while rejecting the proposed merger agreement with New Asia Holdings and related preferred stock conversion.

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Gold and silver prices moved higher in early trading at the start of the week. This comes as investors continue to purchase these precious metals in a bid to safeguard their wealth as the conflict in the Middle East rages on. This is typical in times of uncertainty when individuals turn to safe-haven assets like gold.

Solar power has surged from supplying 1% of global electricity in 2015 to roughly 10% today, outpacing nuclear generation and growing faster than any other energy source this century. Worldwide capacity reached approximately 2,900 gigawatts in 2025, and if current expansion rates continue, installations could hit 9,000 gigawatts by 2030, meeting over 20% of planetary energy demand.

Used electric vehicles are suddenly the most searched category in Australia’s second-hand car market, and the timing is no coincidence. Fuel costs have crossed thresholds that are genuinely changing purchase behavior. The used EV segment was already building momentum well before prices at the pump became a daily grievance . Pickles, one of the country’s largest automotive auction platforms, has seen triple-digit growth in EV-related searches over the past month alone.

The crypto market is holding near a $2.32 trillion market cap, showing little change compared with last week. That stability stands out at a time when traditional equities have struggled, with the Nasdaq-100 shedding roughly 5% over the same period.

A recently published report by Mordor Intelligence analyzes future projections, growth drivers and the key trends that are shaping the rapidly growing market for cancer immunotherapy. The report puts the valuation of this market in 2025 at $144.8 billion and projects that it will expand to $311.4 billion by 2031.

The ongoing Iran war has led many AI industry watchers and investors to start getting concerned about whether this conflict could push the industry over the edge and cause what many call “ the AI bubble ” to burst. Several developments have led these grim predictions to seem credible to many.

A recent survey has revealed a major gap in how cryptocurrency users understand taxes, raising concerns about compliance and the future growth of the industry. The report, conducted by Coinbase in partnership with CoinTracker, shows that many investors are still confused about basic tax rules related to digital assets.

Large-scale layoffs in the technology sector are no longer unusual. What has shifted is how company leaders explain them. In previous years, executives often blamed restructuring efforts on excessive hiring, bloated management structures, or a push for efficiency. Now, a different theme dominates. AI has become the central explanation for why companies are trimming their workforce.

Olenox Industries (NASDAQ: OLOX) announced stockholders approved multiple corporate actions at its March 31, 2026 annual meeting, including the election of directors, ratification of its independent auditor, executive compensation on an advisory basis, several share issuance proposals and amendments to increase authorized shares and expand the company’s stock incentive plan. Stockholders also approved a potential reverse stock split at a ratio between 1-for-10 and 1-for-20, while rejecting the proposed merger agreement with New Asia Holdings and related preferred stock conversion.

Oncotelic Therapeutics (OTCQB: OTLC) announced a strategic partnership with TechForce Robotics to advance commercialization of its PDAOAI-enabled, GMP-compliant robotics platform designed for pharmaceutical manufacturing and regulated environments. The integrated system combines Oncotelic’s proprietary AI capabilities with TechForce’s robotics and manufacturing expertise to enable automated material handling, real-time monitoring and compliance workflows, with scalability for broader deployment, as the companies move forward under a joint development, manufacturing and licensing agreement to address growing demand for intelligent, compliant automation solutions.

Xeriant (OTCQB: XERI) announced the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued a Notice of Allowance for its patent covering a proprietary multilayered fire-resistant composite and manufacturing method, marking a key milestone for its DUREVER(TM) materials platform. The technology, featured in NEXBOARD(TM) composite wallboard, is advancing toward certification testing and is designed to deliver enhanced fire resistance, strength and sustainability across multiple industries, while the company also pursues international patent protection and expands its intellectual property and branding strategy.

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Soligenix (NASDAQ: SNGX) announced the publication of positive results from its comparability study evaluating HyBryte(TM) versus Valchlor(R) for the treatment of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma in Oncology and Therapy, highlighting favorable efficacy and safety outcomes. After 12 weeks, 60% of HyBryte-treated patients achieved treatment success compared to 20% for Valchlor, with greater average improvement and no treatment-related adverse events reported for HyBryte, while Valchlor patients experienced multiple adverse reactions, supporting HyBryte’s potential as a well-tolerated therapy for early-stage CTCL.

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American Fusion (OTC: AMFN) reported it is in the final stages of securing multi-year supply agreements with a U.S.-based subsidiary of a global industrial organization for helium-3 and deuterium, key fuels for its Texatron aneutronic fusion system. The proposed framework is expected to strengthen the company’s long-term commercialization strategy by establishing reliable access to critical inputs, while supporting parallel efforts across technology development, regulatory planning and supply chain buildout as it advances toward initial unit deployment and broader market entry.

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Lantern Pharma (NASDAQ: LTRN) announced it will host an investor, analyst and shareholder briefing on April 9, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern, featuring a live demonstration of withZeta.ai, described as the first multi-agentic AI co-scientist for rare cancer drug discovery, development and clinical trial design. The webcast will highlight the platform’s capabilities, commercial architecture, competitive positioning and revenue strategy, alongside an overview of the rare cancer market opportunity and Lantern’s growth roadmap, with participation from CEO Panna Sharma and Chief Scientific Officer Kishor Bhatia.