Florida Marijuana Group Unveils Revamped Legalization Plan for 2026
The proponents of Florida’s failed recreational marijuana measure have unveiled a revised constitutional amendment for 2026, with support from the state’s largest medical-marijuana provider, Trulieve. The new proposal, filed Tuesday with the state Division of Elections, explicitly prohibits smoking and vaping in public, and bans “marketing and packaging attractive to children.” The measure reduces possession […]
Ontario Considers Record-Breaking Nuclear Facility for Port Hope Region
Ontario will explore building its largest nuclear power station near Port Hope after securing initial support from local authorities and Indigenous communities, Energy Minister Stephen Lecce said on Wednesday. Ontario Power Generation plans to begin impact assessments this year at the Wesleyville site, targeting construction permits in the 2030s and operations in the 2040s. The […]
Biden Defers TikTok Ban Enforcement to Trump Administration
The Biden administration will not enforce a TikTok ban set to take effect on January 19, leaving the decision to President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming team, a US official said on Thursday. The deadline for Chinese-owned ByteDance to divest TikTok’s US operations was established by legislation outgoing President Joe Biden signed last year. The ban would […]
Elon Musk Leaks Streamer’s DMs on X In A Petty Beef To Defend His “Gaming” Skills
In a not-so unexpected twist Elon Musk finds himself embroiled in a public dispute with Twitch streamer Asmongold. Over gaming. The conflict ignited when Asmongold publicly questioned Musk’s legitimacy in holding world records in the popular games Path of Exileand Diablo 4. X-user Michael, tweeting under the handle @LegacyKillaHD, highlighted Asmongold’s challenge aimed to verify that Musk […]
Trump Energy Pick Backs Nuclear Power Expansion at Senate Hearing
Chris Wright, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for energy secretary, highlighted nuclear power development during his confirmation hearing Wednesday, telling senators he hopes to expand its role in meeting global electricity demand. Wright, CEO of Denver-based Liberty Energy, serves on the board of directors of Oklo, a developer of small modular nuclear reactors, and pledged to […]
Missouri AG Demands Big Tech To Give Social Media Users Their Choice of Algorithm
The attorney general of Missouri, Andrew Bailey, announced on Tuesday the implementation of a new regulation aimed at granting social media users greater control over the algorithms that curate their online experiences. This initiative positions Missouri as the first state in the United States to enact such comprehensive legislation targeting big tech’s control over social […]
Mark Carney Quits Brookfield For A Liberal Leadership Bid
Mark Carney, the former central banker known for his tenure as Governor of both the Bank of England and the Bank of Canada, has officially resigned from his position as Chairman of Brookfield Asset Management to embark on a political journey aiming to lead the Liberal Party of Canada. After nearly five years with Brookfield, […]
Rio Tinto-Glencore Merger Reportedly In Discussion, Poised To Topple BHP As Largest Copper Miner
An industry-shifting movement in the global mining space could happen as Rio Tinto (LON: RIO) and Glencore (LON: GLEN) have reportedly entered discussions to potentially combine their operations. This merger, rumored to be the largest-ever deal in the mining sector, has the potential to create a powerhouse rivaling BHP Group (NYSE: BHP) as the world’s […]
Orano Signs Agreement For New Mine In Mongolia Under Joint Venture
Orano is set to develop a new uranium deposit in Mongolia, following the signing of an investment agreement with the Mongolian government. The agreement will see the development of the Zuuvch-Ovoo uranium mine, which is found in the Dornogovi province of Mongolia. The mine will be owned and operated by Badrakh Energy, which is a […]
Lundin Mining Produces Record Copper And Zinc In 2024
Lundin Mining (TSX: LUN) has released its full year 2024 production results, while also providing production guidance for the three year period of 2025 through to 2027. The fourth quarter saw Lundin produce 101,491 tonnes of copper, 51,946 tonnes of zinc, 1,617 tonnes of nickel, 912 tonnes of molybdenum and 46,456 ounces of gold. For […]