Iowa Enacts Expansive Rollback of Child Labor Laws
Iowa becomes the latest state to enact new laws that roll back child labor protections. Beginning July 1, kids 14 to 16 years old are now allowed to work in conditions that are illegal under federal law. Under the statute, 14- to 15-year-olds can now work until 11 p.m. during the summer, and until 9 […]
Wanna Bet On Who The Owner Of White House Cocaine Is? Well, You Can (And Guess Who’s Leading the Odds)
The White House, being one of the most heavily-monitored and secured places on Earth, is the last place you’d think anyone would find some white powder just lying around — except that’s what happened Sunday night. On July 2, Secret Service agents discovered an unknown substance that was later identified as “cocaine hydrochloride.” While the […]
Cronos Group Jumps On Rumor Of Acquisition Talks With Curaleaf
Cronos Group (TSX: CRON) jumped as much as 20% in mid-day trading today following the release of a rumor by Reuters that the Altria Group (NYSE: MO) backed cannabis producer might be exploring a sale. The exploration of a sale is said to follow the attraction of acquisition interest from peers in the industry, including […]
Hype Over? ChatGPT’s Worldwide Traffic Is Down For The First Time Since It Launched
It appears that OpenAI’s popular large language model ChatGPT has already peaked. Traffic for the chatbot saw a slowdown for the first time since it was released into the wild in late November last year. Research firm Similarweb reported a 9.7% drop in worldwide traffic from May to June, with unique visitors falling 5.7%. Users […]
Canopy Growth Gets Hit With Multiple $0.00 Price Targets
When it rains it pours and Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX: WEED) is finding that out firsthand after a series of blows to the company during the somber month of June. It first started off with the news that S&P Global would be pulling its credit rating from Canopy after its decision to amend its 2022 […]
Bluesky Secures $8 Million Seed Round, Introduces Paid Service
Bluesky, the decentralized social network protocol, has announced significant developments as it seeks to establish itself as a leading alternative to traditional social media platforms. The company recently raised $8 million in a seed funding round led by Neo, a community-led firm, and supported by prominent investors including Code.org co-founder Ali Partovi and former Twitter […]
Cabinet Minister Boasts “Game-Changer” Grocery Rebate But It Seems Canadians Are Not That Excited
Minister of International Development Harjit Sajjan excitedly shared the rollout of the government’s grocery rebate, calling it a game-changer for millions of Canadians. The Vancouver South MP claimed that the program will put “hundreds of dollars” in people’s wallets “to make life more affordable.” But some Canadians don’t share the excitement and instead heckled the […]
Matt Gaetz Wants to Stop Cannabis Testing for Military
Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz has put forward an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that aims to eliminate cannabis testing for individuals enlisting in the military or accepting a commission. This proposed amendment addresses the growing issue of marijuana use among military recruits, particularly in states where it is legal. With a significant […]
Stellantis and Canada Resolve Battery Plant Dispute
Stellantis NV has reached a mutually beneficial agreement with Canada, bringing an end to their prolonged conflict over an electric-vehicle battery plant. The dispute began in May when Stellantis halted construction on the project. However, both parties have now resolved their differences, thanks to increased financial support from the Canadian government. The battery plant, a […]
Zuckerberg Boasts Threads Had 5 Million Downloads In The First 4 Hours… We’re One Of Them And Here’s What We Think
In a bid to attract users dissatisfied with recent changes made by owner Elon Musk, Meta Platforms chief Mark Zuckerberg has introduced Threads, a Twitter-like platform. Within four hours of the release, Zuckerberg claims that the app had over 5 million downloads already, with signups claimed to be 10 million by hour seven. Of course, […]