Is Trump Classifying Fentanyl As A Weapon of Mass Destruction?
A draft executive order reportedly circulating in Washington has ignited debate over whether to classify illicit fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction. According to a copy of the alleged draft reviewed by multiple sources, the executive order declares “illicit fentanyl to be a Weapon of Mass Destruction as defined in 50 U.S.C. Section 2902.” […]
Chinese EV Giants Advance as Tesla Struggles in Key Asian Market
China’s electric vehicle industry saw two major technological developments this week that could further challenge Tesla’s position, as the American EV maker’s stock tumbled amid growing concerns about its sales performance and competitive standing in the crucial Chinese market. Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. agreed to invest up to 2.5 billion yuan ($346 million) to […]
Inside the JFK Files: Trump’s Much Ado About Nothing
President Donald Trump ordered the release of tens of thousands of pages of previously classified documents tied to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy. This release follows Executive Order 14176, issued in January, which mandated the declassification of all records relating to the assassinations of JFK, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and the Reverend […]
Telus, Nvidia To Partner For “Sovereign AI Factory” In Quebec
Telus and Nvidia have announced a landmark partnership to establish a so-called “sovereign AI factory” in eastern Quebec. The facility in Rimouski, Quebec, aims to provide Canadian businesses and researchers with the high-performance supercomputers and software needed to train AI models. Telus says the site, which is powered by 99% renewable energy sourced from Hydro-Quebec, […]
So Much For “Ceasefire” As Russia Reportedly Attacks Ukraine Energy Facility
Negotiations between Russia and Ukraine have taken a dramatic turn after President Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on what both sides initially framed as a crucial step toward ending the conflict. Despite a high-profile White House readout expressing optimism about a lasting peace, events on the ground suggest the road to any […]
McEwen Mining Swings To A Net Loss In 2024
McEwen Mining (TSX: MUX) has announced its financial and operational results for Q4 and full year 2024, revealing a sharp pivot from net income of $55.3 million in 2023 to a net loss of $43.7 million in 2024. Consolidated production reached 135,884 gold equivalent ounces (GEOs) in 2024, down from 154,587 GEOs the previous year, […]
IsoEnergy To Conduct 1-For-4 Consolidation In Pursuit Of NYSE Listing
IsoEnergy Ltd (TSX: ISO) is set to reduce its share count materially, with the board of directors approving a plan to implement a share consolidation. The consolidation will see shareholders receive one post-consolidation share for every four pre-consolidation common shares currently held. The consolidation is being pursued by the company as part of an effort […]
KoBold Metals Options Portion Of Risti Property From Aurion Resources
Aurion Resources (TSXV: AU) has managed to attract the interest of KoBold Metals, the Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos backed explorer that utilizes artificial intelligence and other tech to identify deposits of critical minerals. The company this morning indicated that it has entered into a definitive agreement with a Finnish subsidiary of KoBold to option […]
Crypto ETFs See $1.7 Billion Weekly Outflow, Extending Negative Streak
Cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds recorded $1.7 billion in outflows last week, extending their negative streak to 17 consecutive days and marking a fifth straight week of withdrawals, according to data from digital asset manager CoinShares. Total outflows over the five weeks have reached $6.4 billion, causing crypto products’ assets under management to decline to $48 billion […]
Germany Sounds Alarm as Trump Border Policies Impact Its Traveling Citizens
Germany is monitoring the treatment of its citizens entering the United States after three nationals were detained in separate incidents, amid growing international concern over President Donald Trump’s controversial immigration enforcement actions. “We are trying to assess whether this represents a change in American immigration policy or whether these are isolated cases,” foreign ministry spokesperson […]