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The Verge
2 days ago
- The Verge
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Cision Canada
5 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
Charlotte's Web 2025 Second Quarter Earnings Call and Webcast Notice
LOUISVILLE, Colo., Aug. 5, 2025 /CNW/ - (TSX: CWEB) (OTC: CWBHF) Charlotte's Web Holdings, Inc. (" Charlotte ' s Web" or the " Company") a botanical wellness innovation company and the market leader in cannabidiol (CBD) hemp extract wellness products, will report its 2025 second quarter results prior to market open on August 13, 2025. A conference call to review the results is scheduled for the same day at 11:00 A.M. Eastern Time. There are three ways to join the call: Register and enter your phone number at to receive an instant automated call back, or Dial 1-646-357-8785 or 1-800-836-8184 approximately 10 minutes before the conference call, or Listen to the live webcast online. Earnings Call Replay A recording of the call will be available through August 20, 2025. To listen to a replay of the earnings call please dial 1- 646-517-4150 or 1-888-660-6345 and provide conference replay ID 22439#. A webcast of the call will also be accessible through the investor relations section of the Company's website for an extended period of time. Subscribe to Charlotte's Web investor news. About Charlotte's Web Holdings, Inc. Charlotte's Web Holdings, Inc., a Certified B Corporation headquartered in Louisville, Colorado, is a botanical wellness innovation company and a market leader in hemp extract wellness that includes Charlotte's Web whole-plant full-spectrum CBD extracts as well as broad-spectrum CBD and cannabinoid isolates. The Company's hemp extracts have naturally occurring botanical compounds including cannabidiol ("CBD"), CBN, CBC, CBG, THC, terpenes, flavonoids, and other beneficial compounds. Charlotte's Web product categories include CBD oil tinctures (liquid products), CBD gummies (sleep, calming, exercise recovery, immunity), CBN gummies, hemp-derived THC microdose gummies, functional mushroom gummies, CBD capsules, CBD topical creams, and lotions, as well as CBD pet products for dogs. Through its substantially vertically integrated business model, Charlotte's Web maintains stringent control over product quality and consistency with analytic testing from soil to shelf for quality assurance. Charlotte's Web products are distributed to retailers and healthcare practitioners throughout the U.S.A. and are available online through the Company's website at
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Netscape's Lessons for AI Mania
The initial public offering was filed at $14. Everyone wanted shares, so Morgan Stanley set the deal price at $28. As trading started, the stock popped to $74, ending the day at $58. Tech star Figma? The latest SPAC? No, it was 30 years ago this week, Aug. 9, 1995. The Journal's Molly Baker nailed it: 'It took General Dynamics Corp. 43 years to become a corporation worth today's $2.7 billion in the stock market. It took Netscape Communications Corp. about a minute.' Remember, Netscape was a money-losing company with only $16.6 million in sales in its previous six months. Worth $2.7 billion! That's the equivalent of Nvidia shares going up 11 cents today. We've come a long way, baby. There are lessons galore. First, a new computing era was born. Netscape founder Marc Andreessen's browser broke the 80-20 data rule—computer users went from manipulating 80% of data on their local networks and 20% elsewhere, to accessing 80% of information from the emerging World Wide Web. This unleashed huge demand for bandwidth to upgrade data speeds. The browser was simple to use, and putting up websites required little programming. Startups previously had to show at least two quarters of profitability before going public. No more. For investors, it was a new sky-is-the-limit internet era, and long-duration investing became standard. Growth was more important than profit. Funky ideas got funded. Money accelerated innovation as investors were willing to fund losses. Speculation roared and momentum lured in new and late investors. No one wanted to miss out on the next big thing. Sound familiar? No worries, the thinking went, companies would grow into their inflated value (most didn't). In 1999 dot-com mania saw 480 companies go public, raising $62 billion—most, like with flimsy prospects. Meanwhile, new business models emerged—speculation enables experimentation. Netscape was free for individual users, but corporations paid a license fee. This freemium model scaled from thousands to millions of people, as it was so easy to download the product, a precursor of today's smartphone apps, including artificial intelligence. Previously unthinkable, Netscape reduced Microsoft's power. It helped that Netscape drove an antitrust case to stop Microsoft from bundling its own browser. It took years for Microsoft to embrace the internet and eventually reinvent itself as a data-center company to deliver . . . web pages. Corporate America scrambled to 'webify'—a huge power shift toward Silicon Valley. Many were trampled in the process. Every company put up a website, but this enabled search engines like Google to crawl distant computers and run ads against search results, hurting magazines and broadcasters. Craigslist ran classified ads online, killing many local newspapers. E-commerce sites like Amazon devastated much of retail. Open beats closed. The Web's protocols were available to anyone. Other online services, like America Online, were closed to outside innovation. AOL was nicknamed the Love Boat, versus the shark-infested open internet waters. We know who won. Success attracts scrutiny. As computers relied more on phone and cable companies for bandwidth, regulators stepped in. Silicon Valley spent more on lobbyists, culminating in $1 million inauguration donations and prime seating. Ugh. The Netscape earthquake was only the beginning. There were so many more great investments and IPOs to come—first the web, then software as a service, then the entire smartphone ecosystem. I was running a small venture fund in the '90s, and we were set to invest in Mosaic, later renamed Netscape. It wasn't to be, as the lead venture investor insisted on doing the entire funding round. Afterward, whenever I got tossed out of other deals, and there were many, I could whisper loud enough to be heard, 'Yeah, I've been thrown out of a lot better deals than this one.' With today's flurry to invest in any company that can spell AI, Netscape's biggest lesson is that nothing lasts forever. AOL bought Netscape in 1998 for $4.2 billion in stock. AOL's peak value reached $222 billion in December 1999, and in January 2000 it bought Time Warner for $182 billion. The dot-com boom peaked a month later, and the merger was a massive failure. AOL stopped supporting Netscape browsers in 2008. In 2015 AOL was sold to Verizon for peanuts, and in 2021, along with the remains of Yahoo, it was sold to private-equity firm Apollo. In the current bull run, the 'Magnificent Seven' stocks, growing on the backs of Netscape's innovation, are worth $19 trillion. Netscape is a footnote in history but proof that the spark of a new idea and the freedom to pursue it, coupled with robust capital markets and even a dose of runaway speculation, can change everything. Even if the first movers, the original innovators, don't make it. Write to kessler@
South Wales Argus
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Caerphilly's nominees at the Welsh Hospitality Awards
These awards aim to highlight excellence in Wales' vibrant hospitality industry, recognising outstanding businesses and individuals to showcase the very best in hotels, restaurants, bars, spas, and other sectors within the industry. Mountain View Ranch has lots of hidden surprises (Image: Web) First up in Caerphilly's list of nominees is Mountain View Ranch, nominated for Caerphilly. This destination for family adventure covers over 100 acres of woodland and trails in Caerphilly, giving youngsters and adults alike an opportunity to get out into nature and get some fresh air. Their map-guided trails ensure discovery at every turn, packing the forest full of surprises. Visitors have been known to stumble upon secret tree houses, tree swings, soft archery experiences, and enchanting fairy forests that you could get lost in. The Ranch is home to Wales' first official Gruffalo Trail. Based on the hugely popular storybook, this trail allows visitors to take a stroll through the Deep, Dark Wood and encounter some of their favourite characters from the story. Those who prefer to relax can kick back at the Ranch Coffee Shop and chose to indulge in a range of coffees, snacks, ice creams, and even 'artisan' pizza during school holidays. Maxime gives customers a cost effective trip to the cinema (Image: Facebook) Blackwood high street institution Maxime Cinema has been nominated for Best Cinema Experience. Originally opened in 1938, this cinema operated until 1976 for public use before it was turned into a bingo hall. After re-opening as a five-screen cinema in 2014, the cinema has become a wallet-friendly favourite for locals to visit, playing on the art deco aesthetics of its predecessor. The five seats can collectively seat at least 500 people at once and the licenced bar in the foyer draws in those who wish to put their feet up and enjoy the latest releases on the big screen. They even offer ALN sensory screenings for customers who may need them. Their 'affordable' refreshments and 'incredibly cheap' ticket prices mean that the cinema experience is kept affordable for everyone at Maxime. Bryn Meadows offers up a golf course and spa for hotel guests (Image: Web) Not too far away is nominee for Hotel of the Year, Bryn Meadows Golf Hotel and Spa. This family-owned four-star resort is set in over 100 acres of land, hidden in the heart of the valleys. Their luxurious hotel features 42 bedrooms, most with balconies or patios to overlook the picturesque countryside. The resort houses a spa, allowing guests to rediscover their wellbeing through a range of traditional spa treatments that have been designed by Bryn Meadows' team of therapists, or through use of the indoor pool, sauna and steam room. Their 18-hole championship course offers something to the sport lovers who visit, along with use of their state-of-the-art golf simulator. This 'fantastic' course paired with the staff's 'attention to customer satisfaction' makes it a must-visit resort for golfers. Visitors to Volare can enjoy authentic Italian cuisine (Image: Facebook) Caerphilly Italian restaurant Volare Italian Restaurant has been nominated in the Best Family Dining category. The restaurant was 'born from the passion of food by two Calabresians'; Ernesto Rappoccio and Fortunato Favasuli. The pair arrived in Wales in early 2008 and, after beginning to learn English, immediately fell in love with the country. The restaurant brings a slice of their hometown, Reggio Calabria, to the historic Welsh town with a series of varied menus. No guest is left behind with a range of traditional authetntic Italian dishes, along with vegan and gluten-free menus so those with dietary requirements don't have to miss out. Volare even offers a takeaway menu for those who would prefer to enjoy their 'fabulous' dishes in the comfort of their own home. Customers always leave happy, thanks to 'incredible' food and 'excellent' service. Those who prefer dining at home in the area are likely familiar with Quick Service Restaurant of the Year nominee Chicken & Pizza Land. This takeaway in Ystad Mynach offers a 'delicious' menu for those who don't have the time to cook. It's a go-to spot for quick, fresh and flavour packed meals that customers are able to pick up on their way home. Alternatively, they offer the convenience of delivery to ensure that every single bite is as satisfying as dining in. With a variety of dishes on the menu that are 'crispier' and 'nicer' than big name competitors, customers can't help but keep returning. This institution is 'older than Coronation Street' (Image: Web) Also nominated for Quick Service Restaurant of the Year is Caerphilly Mountain Snack Bar. This institution is 'older than Motown and Coronation Street', having been established in 1957. The landmark building sits on top of Caerphilly Mountain, surrounded by unbelievable walks and views of South Wales. Tourists and locals see this 'shack' as a huge part of Welsh countryside heritage and, for many, it's become a home away from home. A dedicated team of 'welcoming and friendly' staff keeps the Snack Bar running smoothly, putting customers at ease before the embark on a lengthy walk. It's a unique take on quick service dining, allowing customers to enjoy fresh air with their meals made from locally sourced ingredients, all with a picturesque view of the Caerphilly mountains. The winners for the Welsh Hospitality Awards will be announced at an elegant ceremony set to take place on the 10th of September.
Deccan Herald
31-07-2025
- Deccan Herald
The story of the World Wide Web
Imagine waking up in a world where you couldn't message your friends, watch puppy videos, look up homework help, or play games with someone living across the globe. Hard to picture, right? Yet, only a few decades ago, none of this was possible—there were no memes, no viral dances, no endless scrolling. All of these wonders exist thanks to something we use every day but rarely stop to think about: the World Wide Web. Let's rewind to the late 1980s. Computers did exist, but they were like islands in the middle of a huge ocean. You could use one computer to create documents or play simple games, but it was tough to connect with anyone outside your own home or school. If you wanted to send a message, you might use something called 'email' if you were very lucky—or you just wrote a letter! Then, in 1989, a scientist named Tim Berners-Lee, working at a place called CERN in Switzerland, came up with a brilliant idea. What if we could link information on different computers, using a network that anyone, anywhere, could access? His idea was the start of the World Wide Web. At first, only a handful of scientists and researchers used the Web, sharing information about their experiments. The first website was nothing flashy—it mostly had text and links to other pages, like a super-basic online noticeboard. But this idea—of clicking from one page to another, from one website to the next—changed everything. Soon, the Web began to spread. More and more people started building websites, and before long, anyone with a computer (and a very loud, slow modem) could surf the Web from home. You might wonder what makes the Web so different from the 'internet.' Here's a secret: the internet is the giant network that connects millions of computers around the world, like invisible wires running under oceans and across countries. The World Wide Web is just one way to use the internet, like a magical library that lets you hop from one book to another just by clicking your mouse. Thanks to the Web, you can send messages, upload videos, do research, and watch funny cats—all by following hyperlinks. In the early days, web pages looked quite plain, with simple colours and blocky text. There were no likes, no comments, and definitely no emojis. People would use something called 'dial-up,' which made a weird screeching noise every time you connected. It could take five minutes just to load a single picture! Even so, it was astonishing. For the first time, you could discover new ideas, read the news from faraway countries, or join a chatroom to meet people with the same hobbies—even if you lived on opposite sides of the planet. As more people came online, the Web became an exciting, bustling place. New inventions kept popping up—search engines like Google helped you find anything in seconds. Social media sites let you share photos and videos with friends. Online games meant you could battle, build, or team up with people you'd never met in real life. The Web wasn't just about finding information anymore; it became a space for sharing, creating, and having fun. Of course, it's not all fun and games. Just like in the real world, the Web has its tricky spots—spam, fake news, cyberbullies, and scams. That's why it's important to use your 'digital common sense,' the way you look both ways before crossing a road. Stick to safe sites, never share private information, and always ask a trusted adult if something seems weird or makes you uncomfortable. There's loads of good out there, but a little caution keeps the Web a safe place to explore. One of the most amazing things about the Web is that it belongs to everyone. Unlike a theme park or private club, you don't have to buy a ticket or get special permission to join. Anyone, anywhere in the world, can build a website, share their story, or start a movement. People use the Web to learn languages, raise money for good causes, or even organise protests and change the world. During the Covid-19 pandemic, it was the Web that kept schools, families, and friends connected—even when everyone was stuck at home. If you're curious about how the Web works, you're not alone. Many teens today are learning to code websites and apps, becoming digital creators, not just users. The programming languages that power the Web—like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript—are like the building blocks of your favourite games and websites. If you can dream it, there's a good chance you can build it, too!
