Day: December 18, 2025

Park City, Utah, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ClearUnited, Inc. and Sundance Strategies, Inc. (OTCQB: SUND) today announced an agreement leading to the launch of a landmark $250 million LIFE Bond issuance, supported by approximately $600 million in life insurance policies. The issuance is designed to establish one of the most advanced asset-backed digital bond structures in the global decentralized financial ecosystem. A Breakthrough in Insurance-Backed Digital Finance Under a letter of intent signed today, ClearUnited and Sundance Strategies have established an operating framework to structure and distribute up to $250,000,000 in bonds and tokens on the Digital World Decentralized Blockchain. The structure enables transparent ownership, decentralized governance, intergenerational transfer, and automated profit distribution...

Not for distribution to United States Newswire Services or for dissemination in the United States VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brixton Metals Corporation (TSX-V: BBB, OTCQB: BBBXF) (the “Company” or “Brixton”) is pleased to announce that it completed on December 18, 2025, the third and final tranche of a non-brokered private placement previously announced on November 14, 2025 (the “Offering“). The third tranche of the Offering consisted of 35,714,285 Non Flow-Through (“NFT Units”) at a per NFT Unit price of $0.07 for total gross proceeds of $2,499,999.95, the gross proceeds from tranche 2 and tranche 1 were $3,997,924.79 and $5,698,269.06, respectively, for cumulative total gross proceeds of $12,196,193.80. Chairman, CEO, Gary R. Thompson remarked, “We would like to thank our shareholders...

Schedule III action affirms medical legitimacy and advances a more regulated national cannabis market TAMPA, Fla., Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FLUENT Corp. (CSE: FNT.U) (OTCQB: CNTMF) (“FLUENT” or the “Company”), today applauds the historic federal action directing the rescheduling of cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act, a landmark policy shift that formally recognizes cannabis’s accepted medical use and represents a critical step toward a more rational and regulated national cannabis framework. “Federal rescheduling is a pivotal moment for patients, operators, and investors,” said David Vautrin, Interim CEO of FLUENT. “We applaud the Administration for recognizing the therapeutic benefits of cannabis-based medicine and advancing common-sense reforms, including 280E relief.” Schedule...

TORONTO, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Talisker Resources Ltd. (“Talisker” or the “Company”) (TSX: TSK, OTCQB: TSKFF) is pleased to announce the Ministry of Transportation and Transit in British Columbia (the “Ministry”) has re-opened Highway 40 to all traffic allowing the Company to reinstate full crews of personnel and contractors and resume normal operations at the Bralorne Gold Mine. Following a damage and geotechnical stability evaluation by the Ministry, road conditions were demonstrated to be much better than previously thought. In addition, local weather conditions have significantly improved overnight with rainfall ceasing and much colder temperatures improving conditions. Richard Murell, General Manager of Bralorne commented, “We are very pleased to be quickly resuming normal operations and we will be dispatching additional...

 Future insurance coverage of CBD products has potential to drastically transform the Company’s CBDistillery business Company’s advocacy efforts and legal strategy in DEA proceedings contributed to historic milestone ending prohibition Village remains committed to activating U.S. production assets to meet increasing demand for safe, affordable product LAKE MARY, Fla., Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Village Farms International, Inc. (“Village Farms” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: VFF), today commended U.S. President Donald Trump for his Executive Order directing the Attorney General to reschedule Marijuana to a Schedule III drug under the Controlled Substances Act. If enacted, the shift would represent a consequential step in modernizing U.S. cannabis policy and support the development of a regulatory framework more aligned with...

Therapists say academic and holiday pressures exacerbate teens’ stress levels, and there are steps parents can take to help. New York, NY , Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Talkspace has released a seasonal guide to help families understand why emotional stress tends to peak in December, especially among teens. The resource, informed by licensed mental health professionals, breaks down the unique stressors of the holiday season and academic calendar, and provides families with clear, therapist-backed strategies to reduce conflict, support emotional wellbeing, and restore balance during this demanding time of year. While most see the holidays as a time of rest and connection with loved ones, December is often the most emotionally demanding month for families. This happens even to the most organized and intentional families due to...

CEO says move enhances company’s broader growth strategy MARYSVILLE, Ohio, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG), the leading marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products in North America, today expressed support for President Trump’s executive order to reschedule cannabis from a Schedule I to Schedule III drug. “With 39 states already legalizing cannabis in some form, rescheduling to a lower level drug on the federal level has been long overdue,” said Chairman and CEO Jim Hagedorn. “President Trump deserves credit and praise for taking this bold action, as it reflects the will of the people and sets the stage for much-needed research into the medical use of cannabis.” “Just as importantly, this will help deliver a blow to the illicit cannabis market by strengthening the financial...

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, December 18, 2025 – Bavarian Nordic A/S (OMX: BAVA) announced today that the Board of Directors has decided to establish a long-term incentive program for Executive Management as part of the annual remuneration as laid out in the Remuneration Policy, adopted at the annual general meeting. Members of the Executive Management are granted performance restricted stock units (Performance RSUs), subject to the successful achievement of relevant Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s), measured over a three-year performance period from grant. Furthermore, and also in accordance with the Remuneration Policy, a warrant program has been established for selected other employees in the Bavarian Nordic Group, entitling the warrant holders to subscribe for new shares in the Company, subject to certain terms, including a three-year vesting...

Verano’s active operations span 13 states, comprised of 158 dispensaries operating under the Zen Leaf™ and MÜV™ retail banners, and 15 cultivation and processing facilities with more than 1.1 million square feet of cultivation capacity CHICAGO, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Verano Holdings Corp. (Cboe CA: VRNO) (OTCQX: VRNO) (“Verano” or the “Company”), a leading multi-state cannabis company, celebrates today’s historic announcement that President Donald Trump has issued an Executive Order directing the Department of Justice to reschedule cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III in the Controlled Substances Act, paving the way for potential reforms in the areas of medical research, banking, taxes, and the opportunity for Verano to list its shares on a U.S.-based stock exchange. Quote from Verano Founder and Chief...

The contemplated financing transactions would provide up to $12 Million in capital to support Celularity’s strategic priorities around longevity and preservation of human performance.FLORHAM PARK, N.J., Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Celularity Inc. (Nasdaq: CELU) (“Celularity”), a regenerative and cellular medicine company addressing age-related and degenerative diseases, today announced that it has entered into two binding term sheets for a senior secured term loan and a secured convertible note financing with Philip A. Barach, co-founder and former president of DoubleLine Capital LP, a Los Angeles-based investment management firm. The contemplated financing transactions are contingent upon the parties executing formal transaction agreements, which the parties expect to do shortly. Under the terms of the binding term sheets,...