BC Portworkers Reportedly To Resume Strike After ILWU Rejects Tentative Agreement
It is currently being reported that the union that represents portworkers in British Columbia has rejected the tentative agreement announced last week, with workers expected to resume strikes tonight. The International Longshore & Warehouse Union, or ILWU, reportedly saw caucus leadership reject the tentative agreement, before union members even had the opportunity to vote on […]
WormGPT: The ChatGPT Twin For Cybercrime
As the popularity of generative artificial intelligence (AI) grows, it’s no surprise that malicious actors have found a way to exploit this technology for their own benefit, opening up avenues for accelerated cybercrime. According to a recent report by SlashNext, a new generative AI cybercrime tool called WormGPT has emerged on underground forums, offering adversaries […]
Russia Halts Black Sea Grain Deal With Ukraine… Again
Russia has decided to halt its participation in the Black Sea Grain Initiative, a deal that facilitated the shipment of grain from war-torn Ukraine to regions grappling with hunger. This decision comes as a major blow to global food security, particularly after Moscow’s invasion last year caused soaring prices worldwide. Adding to the tension, an […]
Is the Success of “Sound of Freedom” Just A Ticket Sales Conspiracy?
The film The Sound of Freedom has emerged as a box office hit, securing the number two spot over the weekend and earning $27.3 million from Friday to Sunday, with a total of over $85 million since its release on July 4, as reported by Box Office Mojo. For scale, this weekend performance comes after […]
China Offers $1-Million Bounty For Eight Hong Kong Dissidents
Frances Hui, the first public activist from Hong Kong to receive political asylum in the United States, has sounded the alarm over the peril faced by pro-democracy activists who have fled the city and continue their fight against its authoritarian government. Hui’s plea comes in response to the Hong Kong government’s shocking announcement that it […]
Cash-Strapped, Creator-Pleasing Twitter Outright Ghosted Its African Employees
Former employees of Twitter Africa, based in Accra, Ghana, have reported that they have not received their severance pay or any communication from the company more than seven months after leaving their positions. The layoffs were part of a global cost-cutting measure following Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter. According to CNN, which talked to unnamed […]
CMHC: Housing Starts See Major Boost in June Thanks to Construction Activity in Toronto and Vancouver
Canada’s housing sector saw a substantial uptick in June, reversing a months-long declining trend. According to the CMHC, the standalone monthly SAAR of total housing starts for all areas in Canada experienced a significant 41% increase in June, registering 281,373 units— a significant contrast to May’s 200,018 units. This increase— the largest month-to-month SAAR change […]
Tenants of Two More Toronto Apartment Buildings Have Gone On Rent Strike
Over 300 tenants residing in two apartment buildings in Toronto have taken a stand by withholding their rental payments, accusing their landlord of violating rent control regulations. The King Street and John Street buildings have become centers of protest, with roughly 100 tenants and union representatives gathering at 33 King Street in York-South Weston to […]
Binance Cuts Employee Benefits Due To Profit Decline, Contradicting CZ Again
In response to a decrease in profitability, Binance recently made significant adjustments to its employee benefits, signaling the financial challenges faced by the prominent cryptocurrency giant. Former employees and an internal message from Binance’s messenger, reviewed by The Wall Street Journal, confirmed that the company discontinued certain benefits, effective from June 19. These changes included […]
Nike Permanently Cuts Ties with Hockey Canada
Nike (NYSE: NKE) has made the decision to permanently end its sponsorship deal with Hockey Canada in response to the controversy surrounding the organization’s handling of sexual assault allegations and settlement payouts. The sports apparel giant was among a number of major partners, including Esso, Telus, Canadian Tire, Scotiabank, Chevrolet Canada and Tim Hortons, that […]