Officials Say Saudi Arabia—Not Iran Talks—Is the Real Reason Project Freedom Was ‘Paused’
President Donald Trump’s decision to pause Project Freedom was not driven by diplomatic progress with Iran, according to two US officials. Saudi Arabia forced his hand by suspending US military access to a critical airbase and refusing American aircraft through its airspace — making the operation militarily unviable within 36 hours of its launch. According […]
Epstein’s Purported Suicide Note Released, Details Decision to ‘Choose His Time’
A federal judge has unsealed a purported suicide note from Jeffrey Epstein, revealing startling claims about investigation findings and personal statements on choosing his time to die. The document, kept under seal for years, emerged as a focal point in ongoing legal battles surrounding the disgraced financier’s death in 2019. The note, now public, includes […]
Canada to Speed Up Resource Projects with New Two-Year Approval Process
The Carney government is set to unveil changes this week aimed at accelerating approvals for natural resource projects, with a particular focus on pipelines and energy developments. Federal sources confirm the plan targets a streamlined two-year decision timeline for major projects, fulfilling a key campaign promise of one review per project. The proposed overhaul will […]
Hantavirus: What Do We Know So Far
A deadly hantavirus cluster linked to the Dutch-flagged MV Hondius has become an international public-health investigation, with three deaths, multiple suspected or confirmed infections, and health agencies emphasizing that the wider public risk remains low. The World Health Organization said the cluster was reported on May 2, 2026, after passengers developed severe respiratory illness aboard […]
AirAsia Orders 150 Airbus A220s in $6.8 Billion Quebec Manufacturing Win
Airbus Canada has secured a landmark order for 150 A220 jets from AirAsia X Bhd, marking the largest single firm order for the Canadian-made aircraft in the manufacturer’s history and delivering a multibillion-dollar boost to Quebec’s aviation sector. Valued at approximately $6.8 billion based on industry estimates of $45 million per A220-300, the deal was […]
Oil Storage Tanks in US to Run Dry by July 4, Warns Carlyle’s Jeff Currie
Oil storage tanks in the United States are on track to run empty around July 4, according to Jeff Currie, senior advisor at Carlyle Group, signaling a deepening energy crisis that could disrupt markets and fuel supplies. Currie, speaking on Bloomberg Television, also warned that Europe will hit tank bottoms as early as May, painting […]
Trump Accounts May Allow Billionaire Stock Donations with Major Tax Breaks
The Trump administration is considering a groundbreaking shift in its child savings program, potentially allowing billionaires like Elon Musk or Jensen Huang to donate shares of companies such as Tesla or Nvidia to Trump Accounts with significant tax incentives. This move, which departs from the program’s current cash-only structure, could reshape the initiative designed for […]
Total Metals Wraps Up 25-Hole Drill Campaign at Electrolode, Awaits Assays
Total Metals (TSXV: TT) has completed its winter exploration drilling program at their wholly owned Electrolode critical minerals project, completing 25 holes for a total of 8,408 metres. The campaign meaningfully exceeded the 5,500 metre program the company initially outlined when drills first turned in late January.
Is Strategy Finally Out Of Kidneys? Saylor Suggests MSTR Might Start Selling Bitcoin
Strategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) may finally be testing the limit of its own HODL doctrine after Michael Saylor said the company would “probably sell” some Bitcoin to fund preferred dividends, a striking turn for a company whose public brand has long treated selling Bitcoin as almost unthinkable. The tension is obvious because Saylor’s most viral framing […]
SSR Mining Posts Sharp Q1 Earnings Jump as Çöpler Sale Reshapes Portfolio
SSR Mining (TSX: SSRM) opened 2026 with a sizeable bump in earnings, riding stronger metals prices and a leaner Americas-focused footprint following the announced divestment of its Çöpler operation in Türkiye. The miner reported first quarter net income from continuing operations of $252.5 million attributable to shareholders, or $1.16 per diluted share, nearly a threefold […]