Is the US Government Trying to Hide Something in its Iran War Images Blackout?
The Trump administration has moved to sharply restrict what the public can see of the Iran war, with Planet Labs saying it will indefinitely withhold satellite imagery of Iran and the surrounding conflict zone after a US government request. Satellite imagery portal Planet Labs had already been delaying release of imagery from the region by […]
Italian Court Orders Netflix to Refund Subscribers Over Unlawful Price Hikes
A Roman court has ruled that Netflix‘s (Nasdaq: NFLX) repeated subscription price increases between 2017 and 2024 violated Italian consumer law, ordering the streaming giant to refund millions of subscribers and roll back current prices to 2015 levels. The Court of Rome’s Sixteenth Civil Section, ruling April 1, found that Netflix Italia imposed unjustified price […]
China Slashes US Treasury Holdings to 2008 Lows, Piles Into Gold
China has cut its US Treasury holdings to levels not seen since the 2008 financial crisis, accelerating a years-long pivot away from dollar-denominated assets and into gold. US Treasury Department data puts China’s holdings at $694.4 billion as of January 2026 — down 47% from a November 2013 peak of $1.316 trillion. China ranks third […]
Trump Can Now Wipe Bannon’s Conviction, Thanks To The Supreme Court
The Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump administration to wipe out Steve Bannon’s contempt of Congress conviction by effectively erasing lower court rulings that had upheld it and sending the case back to the district court, where the Justice Department has asked for dismissal. The move marks a major reversal in the federal […]
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Canada’s Private Sector Stays Stuck As Costs Rise Again
Canada’s March business surveys pointed to a private sector that was still losing momentum, even as some indicators suggested the downturn was becoming less severe. Manufacturing stalled, services remained in decline, and companies faced renewed cost pressure while demand stayed weak. The broadest gauge remained negative. In a Reuters report, the S&P Global Canada Composite […]
OpenAI CFO Excluded From Investor Meetings Amid IPO and Spending Clash With Altman
OpenAI’s Chief Financial Officer Sarah Friar has been excluded from investor meetings following her internal concerns about the company’s readiness for a potential 2026 initial public offering and CEO Sam Altman’s aggressive spending plans, signaling a deepening rift at the top of the artificial intelligence giant. Friar, who joined OpenAI in 2024, has openly questioned […]
Mediators Race to Broker Iran Ceasefire Before Trump’s Tuesday Deadline, Axios Reports
Regional mediators are pressing the US and Iran to agree on a 45-day ceasefire as a deadline set by President Donald Trump expires Tuesday evening, four US, Israeli, and regional sources told Axios. The proposed pause would serve as the first phase of a two-stage agreement, with permanent end-of-war terms negotiated during the ceasefire window. […]
JPMorgan Warns of 60% Downside for Tesla Stock After Q1 Delivery Miss
JPMorgan has issued a stark warning on Tesla, projecting a potential 60% downside for the electric vehicle giant’s stock through December 2026, following a disappointing first-quarter performance. The bank maintained its Underweight rating with a price target of $145, reflecting ongoing concerns over weak deliveries and broader operational challenges. The latest downgrade comes after Tesla […]
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Antimony Resources Begins Technical Studies For Permitting Bald Hill Antimony Project
Antimony Resources (CSE: ATMY) is shifting its focus from exploration to execution at the Bald Hill Antimony Project, initiating the critical technical and environmental studies required for provincial permitting.
France Sells 129 Tonnes of US-Held Gold, Nets €12.8 Billion Gain in Strategic Swap
Banque de France has realized a staggering €12.8 billion capital gain after upgrading 129 tonnes of gold—roughly 5 percent of its total reserves—between July 2025 and January 2026, capitalizing on record-high prices during the period. The transaction involved selling the last of France’s gold held in New York and replacing it with modern, international-standard bullion […]