Were the Cameras Wiped After Epstein’s Death?
A cascade of equipment failures left no video record of Jeffrey Epstein’s final hours at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Manhattan, according to an FBI interview with a Bureau of Prisons employee who managed the facility’s camera system. The employee, whose name is redacted in the FBI document, told investigators that MCC’s surveillance system was […]
Six States Introduce Data Center Moratorium Bills as AI Boom Strains Power Grids
At least six US states have introduced legislation to pause new data center construction, marking a rare moment of bipartisan pushback against the artificial intelligence industry’s infrastructure expansion. New York lawmakers introduced a bill on February 6 that would impose a minimum three-year moratorium on permits for new data centers. State Senator Liz Krueger said […]
Discord to Require Age Verification Through Face Scan or ID
Discord will restrict all user accounts globally starting next month unless users verify their age through facial recognition or government-issued ID, the company announced on Monday. The messaging platform plans a phased rollout beginning in early March that places every account into a “teen-appropriate experience” by default. Users who want full access must prove they […]
Back to the Cariboo: Gold Rush History Meets Modern Discovery | Golden Cariboo
In a market where “show me” is the mantra and the era of speculative hype is long gone, one explorer is putting real numbers behind its ambitions. Golden Caribou Resources (CSE: GCC) is drilling in the heart of British Columbia’s historic Cariboo Gold District—mere kilometers from where Billy Barker ignited one of North America’s most legendary gold rushes. But this isn’t about nostalgia. It’s about results.
SpaceX Accepted Chinese Investment Through Offshore Accounts, Court Testimony Shows
SpaceX allowed Chinese entities to invest in the aerospace company through offshore accounts, according to court testimony unsealed last October that has prompted congressional scrutiny of the defense contractor. Iqbaljit Kahlon, a longtime SpaceX investor, testified in a Delaware lawsuit that Chinese investors hold direct stakes in the company. “They obviously have Chinese investors to […]
Mali Creates State Company to Manage Mining Stakes
Mali will launch Sopamim, a government-controlled entity designed to consolidate the nation’s ownership interests across its mining sector, officials announced Friday. The West African nation has steadily tightened its grip on mineral extraction over the past three years. Authorities overhauled industry regulations in 2023, mandating that the state hold at least 35% of mining projects […]
Carney Discussed Early Election with Ford, Sources Say
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford have discussed calling an early federal election, three sources told The Globe and Mail, though Carney’s office maintains the government does not plan a snap vote. The Progressive Conservative premier told the Liberal prime minister that Canada needs economic stability and that an election offers an […]
Newmont Warns Barrick Nevada IPO Hinges On JV Fixes
Newmont (NYSE: NEM) is pressing Barrick Mining (TSX: ABX) to improve their Nevada joint-venture operations before Barrick proceeds with a planned late-2026 initial public offering, and Newmont believes it can potentially block the transaction by withholding required partner approval, according to people familiar with the matter. Barrick announced plans last week to sell 10% to […]
New Zealand Greenlights $600 Million Gas Import Facility
The New Zealand government will construct the country’s first facility to receive imported liquefied natural gas, officials announced Monday, though Opposition Labour immediately attacked the plan as a new tax on households. Officials plan to finalize a construction agreement by the middle of this year for the Taranaki region terminal, which may start receiving shipments […]
Silvercorp Posts Net Loss On Record Revenue In Fiscal Q3 2026
Silvercorp (TSX: SVM) combined higher realized prices with disciplined unit costs to set quarterly records for revenue, operating cash flow, and free cash flow in the three months ended December 31, 2025, even as reported earnings swung to a loss due to fair value accounting on financing instruments. Revenue rose to $126.1 million, up 51% […]