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A new six-month exhibition at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (CSMVS) has opened, displaying historical weapons from the Maratha era, including Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s wagh nakh and the sword of Senasaheb Subha Raghuji Raje Bhosale. Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar inaugurated the event on Friday, highlighting the successful international efforts to return these artifacts to Maharashtra.

Argentina hosts Uruguay at La Bombonera on Friday, November 13, marking a significant transition in the national team's history following Lionel Messi's retirement. The match serves as the first major test for coach Lionel Scaloni’s squad without their all-time leading scorer, with Enzo Fernandez, Julian Alvarez, and Nico Paz expected to assume greater leadership roles. While Telefe will broadcast the game free of charge in Argentina, viewers in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia must rely on paid services or virtual private networks to access the coverage.

Amr Diab, widely recognized as the King of Arabic Pop, is scheduled to perform a landmark headline concert at London’s The O2 on Sunday, December 20, 2026. Presented by Venture Lifestyle and AEG, this event marks the Egyptian singer’s first appearance at the iconic venue since 2018 and his debut headline show there.

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has argued that Europe retains the potential to lead the global artificial intelligence sector, provided it addresses critical gaps in business financing and energy costs. Speaking at an informal European Council meeting in Dublin on Friday, she emphasized that the bloc must align its financial resources with its strategic ambitions for economic competitiveness.

In the new CBS legal drama "Cupertino," actress Ella Stiller plays Christy Palladino, a secretary navigating the high-stakes world of Silicon Valley law. Stiller describes an instant connection to the role and the show’s exploration of artificial intelligence, viewing the series as a meaningful commentary on creativity and humanity in the digital age.

South Africa’s electricity department has categorically denied accusations that its public consultation on a new 5.2GW nuclear program is a predetermined exercise, following sharp criticism from energy analysts regarding the project's transparency and massive financial implications. Deputy director-general Zizamele Mbambo insisted the process is conducted in good faith, even as former officials and experts debate the feasibility of the R500-billion price tag and the government’s industrial localization goals.

Korean broadcaster KBS is launching its first major historical epic in three years with "Sword & Silence," a 28-episode series that employs artificial intelligence to reconstruct massive seventh-century battle scenes. The drama, which follows King Munmu’s efforts to unify Korea’s Three Kingdoms, premieres Saturday on KBS and will stream globally on Netflix.

Internationally acclaimed American superrealist sculptor Carole A. Feuerman unveiled 10 monumental sculptures on Rodeo Drive on November 9. The installation, titled “Carole Feuerman: Monuments of Stillness,” marks the artist’s first major public outdoor exhibition on the West Coast and features her celebrated depictions of swimmers and contemplative figures.

The Our Surrey political slate has declared it will not oppose a court application aimed at avoiding an $840,000 byelection for a vacant school trustee position. While acknowledging the financial strain on the district, the group argues that bypassing the vote raises serious legal and democratic concerns regarding the replacement of elected officials.

Malta has officially launched its economic transition strategy with the presentation of Budget 2027, signaling a decisive shift in national policy. Moving beyond the decade-long focus on job creation and sector expansion, the government now prioritizes high-value-added activities, technological innovation, and capital investment to sustain growth amid finite resources and labor constraints.

MIRAMICHI, NB / ACCESS Newswire / November 13, 2026 / SLAM Exploration Ltd. (TSXV:SXL)(OTCQB:SXLXF) ("SLAM" or the "Company") announces that, subject to acceptance by the TSX Venture Exchange (the "TSXV"), it intends to extend by 12 months the expiry dates of an aggregate of 2,311,111 outstanding common share purchase warrants of the Company (the "Warrants"). Specifically, the Company proposes to extend the expiry dates of: 1,311,111 Warrants (issued pursuant to a private placement announced November 28, 2024) from December 18, 2026 to December 18, 2027; and 1,000,000 Warrants (issued pursuant to a property transaction announced December 18, 2024) from January 9, 2027 to January 9, 2028. Other than the proposed extensions of their respective expiry dates, all other terms and conditions of the Warrants will remain unchanged. The proposed extensions are subject to acceptance by the TSXV, and there can be no assurance that such acceptance will be obtained. None of the Warrants proposed to be extended were issued to an agent, broker or finder as compensation for services.

A national voter poll will select the winner of the Lott IMPACT Trophy which will be presented in Newport Beach, CA, on December 9 at The Pacific Club

This distinction recognizes #paid as a best-in-class Creator Marketing agency with proven TikTok expertise

With one event remaining, the 2026 regular-season champion enters Pomona with a 39-point lead and a shot at his fifth Funny Car world title; American Rebel's TSR partnership began during his 2023 championship season.American Rebel Light Beer Is Ready to Celebrate as Top Fuel Standout and True American Rebel Leah Pruett Aims to "Finish the Job" at Pomona - Finish Leah Finish!

Coverage in TechCrunch, Forbes, TIME, Rolling Stone, Benzinga and Major Newspapers Highlights SMX's Innovation in Material Authentication, Recycling and Supply-Chain Transparency

Integrated BioPharma Reports Results for its Quarter Ended September 30, 2026

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / November 13, 2026 / American innovation has always been about more than developing new technologies. It has been about finding ways to turn those advances into practical solutions that strengthen industries, create businesses and drive economic growth.

Jane Maciver, Head of Unilever Fragrance House, Joins Fragrance Creators Association Board of DirectorsUnilever's Board seat reflects a conviction shared across the fragrance value chain: Empowering a strong trade association is how responsible companies invest in responsible stewardship of their industry.

Third quarter 2026 revenue of $2.7 million, up 50% from $1.8 million in the second quarter of 2026, primarily driven by growth in Corexa Pharmacy drug dispensingLaunch of the Health Lives Here mobile app, partnered with the NFL Alumni Health marketing platform, gives Corexa Pharmacy a unique customer acquisition channel to dispense FDA-approved GLP-1 medications and the medical food Forzet™ for the dietary management of muscle loss associated with weight loss therapiesExclusive license to the REBOOT GLP-1 patient management platform and intellectual property creates moat to scale customer acquisition and increase long-term customer value through patented, AI-assisted patient management servicesCorexa Pharmacy launch of compounded peptides under FDA's Enforcement Discretion Policy adds an incremental revenue opportunityMOU with HMO to deploy the Health Lives Here mobile app to 25,000+ members provides institutional customer to optimize PMPM model institutional customersAcquisition of Helomics cancer diagnostics laboratory, coupled with Humana Medicaid coverage for proprietary ChemoFx® Assay, adds incremental proprietary revenue stream, in addition to traditional lab services revenue, and opens cancer pharmaceuticals market for Corexa PharmacyCompany regains full compliance with Nasdaq listing standards

SunEdison founder and former U.S. Department of Energy loan chief joins as battery storage becomes central to MARS's growth.

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / November 13, 2026 / America's industrial strength has long been fueled by a willingness to challenge conventional thinking, embrace emerging technologies and transform scientific breakthroughs into practical commercial solutions. From advances in manufacturing to the digital revolution, that entrepreneurial mindset has helped shape the nation's economic identity.

RALEIGH, NC / ACCESS Newswire / November 13, 2026 / ACCESS Newswire Inc. (NYSE American:ACCS), a leading business communications company, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved an additional share repurchase program up to $250,000 of its common stock.

ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / November 13, 2026 / RedChip Companies will air an interview with Greenwich LifeSciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:GLSI) on the RedChip Small Stocks, Big Money™ show, a sponsored television program airing on Bloomberg TV this Saturday, November 14, at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET), and on CNBC this Sunday, November 15, at 11:30 a.m. ET. Bloomberg TV is available in an estimated 73 million homes across the United States, and CNBC is available in approximately 90 million U.S. households.

Company plans to file its Earnings Report on November 16, 2026 on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2026

Proposed share exchange transaction expected to create a multi-indication clinical stage company focused on targeting neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs)Joint pipeline includes four first-in-class programs, including pivotal-stage programs in sepsis and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), both of which have received FDA Breakthrough Device DesignationOngoing generation of translational data demonstrating that DNase I enhanced antitumor activity across four CAR targets in preclinical models of leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma and glioblastomaFirst clinical evaluation of Xenetic's systemic DNase technology combined with CAR T-cell therapy in an investigator-initiated study conducted at Tel Aviv Sourasky University Medical Center with initial efficacy data expected in Q2 2027

There is a ten-year limit on IRS collection. It is real, it is reached far less often than people assume, and several routine actions pause or extend it.

TikTok Live gaming viewership grew 96% year over year to 2.5B hours watched in H1 2026

Expanded Hancock deployment drives fivefold Q3 2026 revenue growth as AP3 Plus becomes available and new partnerships extend into manufacturing, pharmacy and drone delivery

Contracted colocation at Columbiana represents approximately $402 million of Phase 1 contract value over the initial ten-year term and up to approximately $1.07 billion across both phases; Company ends quarter with $119.6 million in cash and digital currencies and no outstanding borrowings

LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESS Newswire / November 13, 2026 / Today, eXoZymes Inc. (NASDAQ:EXOZ) ("eXoZymes") - a pioneer in AI-enhanced biomanufacturing enabling commercial-scale production of rare natural molecules and novel medicines - announced the plan to host a webinar on Thursday, November 19, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time to discuss its results for the third quarter 2026. A press release detailing these results will be issued prior to the call.

The African National Congress (ANC) is exploring a controversial arrangement with the South African Communist Party (SACP) to transfer provincial representation (PR) council seats. This strategic maneuver seeks to provide council access for ANC mayoral candidates in Johannesburg who failed to secure seats through the direct election system, following the party’s significant electoral decline in local government polls.

Former Below Deck cast member João Franco and his brother Karlos Franco have been arrested in Turkey after a fight at a clothing store in Muğla left a 17-year-old employee dead.