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Cablevisión Holding (CVHSY) reported its First Half 2025 results, highlighting the acquisition of Telefónica Móvil Argentina (TMA). Total revenues increased 44.4% YoY to Ps. 3,357,004 million, driven by TMA integration and higher ARPUs. EBITDA rose 45.2% to Ps. 1,000,447 million, with a margin of 29.8%. However, the company reported a consolidated net loss of Ps. 80,188 million. 1H25 results are not directly comparable to 1H24 due to TMA’s inclusion. Excluding TMA, total costs decreased by 0.6% YoY.

Amidst global economic uncertainty, India aims to become the world’s third-largest economy. Prime Minister Modi urges self-reliance, indirectly responding to past criticisms. Reports suggest escalating tensions between the U.S. and India, with growing anti-American sentiment leading to calls for boycotts of American brands like McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, Amazon, and Apple. While U.S. companies target India’s affluent consumers, Trump-era tariffs have fueled campaigns promoting indigenous products, potentially impacting U.S. sales in this key market.

Zhang Xue, a 31-year-old online personality known for documenting her battle with brain cancer, has passed away. Her husband announced her death, sharing a touching farewell message on social media. Despite facing controversy for publicly sharing their journey, Zhang Xue’s husband defended their decision, stating she was aware and supportive. He had sold his business to fund her treatment after her diagnosis with glioblastoma in October 2024.

On August 11th, a Socata TBM 700 turboprop crashed upon landing at Kalispell City Airport in Montana and struck a parked plane on the taxiway. The collision caused a fire that spread to nearby grassy areas and other planes. The aircraft, registered to Meter Sky LLC, carried four occupants, all of whom evacuated. Two passengers sustained minor injuries and were treated at the scene. The FAA is investigating the incident.

Revive Therapeutics (RVVTF) closed the first tranche of its private placement, raising $60,900 by issuing 2.9 million units at $0.021 each. It also settled $67,400 in debt by issuing 3.2 million units at the same price. Each unit includes a share and a warrant exercisable at $0.05 for 36 months. The proceeds will fund working capital and payables. Securities are subject to a hold period expiring December 9, 2025. The offering included 100,000 compensation options to an investment dealer.

American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) has appointed James Kenigsberg as interim Chief Innovation and Technology Officer, signaling a strategic pivot towards AI-powered education. Kenigsberg, former CTO of 2U, Inc., will lead APEI’s efforts to integrate AI and data analytics across its educational network, including American Public University System, Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing. The goal is to enhance accessibility, improve student retention, and personalize learning experiences for students. APEI aims to become a data-first, AI-enabled institution.

TotalEnergies SE announced a share repurchase program, buying back 3,130,220 of its shares between August 4th and 8th, 2025, for over €163.5 million. The average weighted purchase price was €52.23 per share. Transactions were executed on AQEU, CEUX, XPAR, and TQEX exchanges. This buyback, authorized by shareholders, reflects confidence in TotalEnergies’ financial position and aims to enhance investor value. TotalEnergies focuses on providing sustainable energy solutions across oil, biofuels, gas, hydrogen, renewables, and electricity.

PG&E, Fremont Unified School District, and The Mobility House launched a V2G electric school bus fleet, enabling the buses to feed energy back into California’s grid. The project features 22 EV chargers and 14 electric buses, replacing traditional combustion engine vehicles. Utilizing The Mobility House’s ChargePilot, the fleet participates in PG&E’s Emergency Load Reduction Program, enhancing grid reliability during peak demand. This initiative, supported by various partners, aims to create a cleaner and more resilient energy ecosystem.

On August 11th, the Chinese AI model DeepSeek experienced a widespread service outage, impacting its API, website, and mobile app. The incident sparked widespread complaints on Weibo under the hashtag #DeepSeekDown. DeepSeek reported the issue was identified and resolved between 21:55 and 23:39. DeepSeek gained popularity in early 2025, surpassing ChatGPT in US app downloads and reaching 30 million daily active users faster than any other app.

Yang Shuncheng, a former Chinese Academy of Sciences doctoral candidate, transitioned to entrepreneurship, opening the “Muye Gongchao” guesthouse. Despite facing criticism for leaving academia, Yang defends his decision, emphasizing the value of his education in shaping his thinking. His venture has proven successful, reportedly generating ¥4 million (approximately $550,000 USD) annually. Registered in 2023 with a substantial capital, the company’s business includes comprehensive hospitality services.