Is Switzerland Helping Russia To Evade Oil Sanctions?
Switzerland, a major oil trading hub, has witnessed a significant shift in the market landscape. Many traditional players have withdrawn, making way for obscure and elusive “pop-up” traders whose activities closely resemble those of firms based in Switzerland. The identities of these new traders and any potential involvement of Swiss nationals or companies remain difficult […]
Study Finds Some Electric Vehicles Have Higher Carbon Footprint Than Conventional Cars
Critics of electric vehicles (EVs) have long argued that their manufacturing, disposal, and reliance on coal for electricity generation contribute to a larger carbon footprint compared to traditional vehicles. Until now, there has been a lack of comprehensive studies either supporting or refuting this claim. However, the Manhattan Institute has recently released a detailed report […]
Russia Warns That A Putin Arrest In BRICS Summit Would Be ‘A Declaration of War’
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned that any attempt to arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin during his upcoming visit to the country for a BRICS summit next month would be tantamount to declaring war with Russia. The situation has sparked a diplomatic dilemma for South Africa, as it is a member of the International […]
Republicans Face Felony Charges in Michigan Over False Trump Electors
The Michigan Attorney General, Dana Nessel, has brought forth felony charges against 16 Republicans who signed a certificate falsely asserting that former US President Donald Trump won Michigan’s 2020 presidential election. These charges mark the initiation of criminal cases against prominent figures within the state GOP. Among the individuals facing charges are Meshawn Maddock, former […]
BC Port Workers Union Strikes Again: Why The Initial Deal Wasn’t Enough
Port workers affiliated with the International Longshore Workers Union (ILWU) Canada returned to the picket line late Tuesday after the union’s internal caucus dismissed the mediated agreement. In a statement, the ILWU Canada Longshore Caucus expressed its lack of confidence in the recommendations, stating that they failed to safeguard their present and future employment prospects. […]
Filament Health To Merge With SPAC To Obtain Nasdaq Listing
Filament Health (NEO: FH) is claiming that shareholders are about to receive US$0.85 per share in value following an agreement to merge the company with Jupiter Acquisition Corporation (NASDAQ: JAQC), a special purpose acquisition vehicle, which will enable the company to list on the Nasdaq. The company has entered into a definitive agreement to merge […]
Athena Gold Concludes Nine Hole Drill Program In Nevada
FULL DISCLOSURE: This is sponsored content for Athena Gold. Drilling under the spring drill program at Athena Gold’s (CSE: ATHA) flagship Excelsior Springs project, found in Esmeralda County, Nevada. The program as a whole drilled 1,140 metres in aggregate. “The primary objective of our Spring 2023 RC drill program was to determine continuity of the shallow […]
Carvana Claims “Best Quarter In Company History” Amid Debt Restructuring Deal
Carvana (NYSE: CVNA), the struggling used-car retailer, made an announcement on Wednesday regarding its successful debt restructuring agreement with a majority of its bondholders. The goal of this agreement is to reduce interest payments for a minimum of two years and stabilize the company’s financial position, potentially resulting in a reduction of over $1.2 billion […]
Alberta Oil Refinery Operated Without Regulatory Approval for 22 Years
The Enerchem refinery near Slave Lake, Alberta, is under scrutiny for operating without regulatory approval for 22 years, in violation of Alberta’s Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA). The facility, owned by Calgary-based AltaGas, was given an enforcement order on June 20 but has been permitted to continue its operations while it seeks provincial approval. […]
US Soldier in North Korean Custody After Willfully Crossing DMZ Border
A US Army soldier who deliberately crossed the border from South Korea is reportedly in the custody of North Korea, according to a US military official. Army Colonel Isaac Taylor, a spokesperson for US forces in South Korea, stated that the soldier “willfully and without authorization crossed the Military Demarcation Line into the Democratic People’s […]