Google Tests ‘Genesis,’ an AI Tool for News Organizations
Google is reportedly conducting tests on a new artificial intelligence (AI) product called Genesis, aimed at producing news stories. Sources familiar with the matter revealed that Google has approached prominent news organizations, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, and News Corp, which owns The Wall Street Journal, to pitch the tool, according to […]
Shopify Employee Breaks NDA To Reveal Firm Quietly Replacing Laid Off Workers With AI
In a Twitter thread, a Shopify (TSX: SHOP) employee has broken their non-disclosure agreement (NDA) to shed light on the company’s controversial actions and strategic direction. The thread exposed a series of events starting from the first quarter of 2022 when Shopify promised job security to its staff, only to carry out massive layoffs in […]
Trudeau In Crisis Mode: BC Port Workers Revoke Strike Notice
Dock workers along Canada’s Pacific coast have withdrawn their strike notice scheduled for Saturday after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau intervened in a crisis meeting aimed at ensuring the stability of supply chains and emphasizing the vital role of port operations. The strike notice, issued earlier on Wednesday, was swiftly revoked just hours after a federal […]
Trillion Energy Enters NDA With Major Natural Gas Trading Company
FULL DISCLOSURE: This is sponsored content for Trillion Energy. Trillion Energy (CSE: TCF) is looking to capitalize on certain claims it holds in Bulgaria. The company this morning revealed it has entered into a non-disclosure agreement with a major global energy trading company to explore opportunities in Bulgaria and Turkiye. The energy trading company, while its […]
Skylight Health Sees All Assets Foreclosed On
The end of the line has finally come for Skylight Health (TSXV: SLHG), who announced late yesterday that it has entered into foreclosure and settlement transactions for its US operations. The company has effectively enabled two secured lenders to enforce security on the firms US-based assets as a means of resolving outstanding debts. The decision […]
Tesla: Will Q2 Results Be Enough to Maintain its Premium Valuation?
After the market closed on July 19, Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) reported good, but not blow-out, 2Q 2023 results. Adjusted EPS and automotive revenue were US$0.91 and US$21.3 billion, besting estimates of US$0.81 and US$21.0 billion, respectively. On the other hand, the fierce price war raging in the electric vehicle (EV) industry caused Tesla’s automotive margins to continue […]
UPS on the Verge of an Unprecedented Strike as Unions Join Forces
The Transport Workers Union (TWU) and the Independent Pilots Association (IPA) have announced their intention to support the Teamsters Union in its potential strike against UPS— and, if materialized, could become the largest single employer strike in US history. According to TWU President John Samuelsen, the potential strike is seen as an opportunity to revitalize […]
GTAA CEO Claims Significant Improvements at Toronto Pearson While Flight Board Shows Majority of Flights Delayed
Toronto Pearson International Airport, which was previously ranked as the worst airport in the world for delays, claims that it has turned its performance around just in time for the busy August long weekend. The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA), the operator of Pearson, reported a significant improvement in on-time performance, now ranking 17th globally, […]
Las Vegas Police Ramps Up Investigation into Tupac Shakur’s Death
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) may have found a new lead in its investigation into the long-standing mystery of Tupac Shakur’s death. On Monday, the department executed a search warrant at a residence in Henderson as part of the ongoing homicide investigation. During the late-night operation, LVMPD and SWAT descended upon the property, […]
Surge in Move-Up Buyers Boosts Canadian Housing Market Between BoC’s Rate Hikes
The Canadian residential property market witnessed a surge of activity in Q2 2023, driven by move-up buyers, according to a report by RE/MAX Canada. The report, which investigated nine of Canada’s largest housing markets, attributed this activity to a pause in the Bank of Canada’s rate hikes. The surge was most significant in mid- to […]