Trump Pushes Back on ‘President Musk’ Speculation: ‘He Wasn’t Born In This Country’
President-elect Donald Trump confronted mounting speculation about tech billionaire Elon Musk’s influence Sunday, firmly rejecting claims that his wealthy ally could overshadow his incoming administration. “No, he’s not taking the presidency,” Trump declared at a conservative gathering in Phoenix. “And I’m safe. You know why he can’t be? He wasn’t born in this country.” The […]
Trudeau Government Faces Collapse as NDP Vows No-Confidence Vote
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces another potential problem after New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh announced plans on Friday to introduce a no-confidence motion against his minority government, ending a power-sharing deal originally set to last until 2025. Singh, whose party has continued voting with Trudeau’s Liberals despite ending their formal agreement in September, released […]
Trump Threatens to Reclaim Panama Canal
President-elect Donald Trump threatened on Sunday to demand the return of the Panama Canal to US control, drawing immediate pushback from Panama’s president and raising diplomatic tensions over the vital waterway. “The fees being charged by Panama are ridiculous, highly unfair,” Trump told supporters at a conservative rally in Phoenix, Arizona, his first major public […]
Verses AI Extends Exclusive Contract With Karl Friston As It Focuses On Atari Benchmarks For Next-Gen AI
Verses AI (CBOE: VERS) has successfully extended an exclusive, multi-year contract with a scientist key to the development of its Genius AI platform. Professor Karl Friston, a neuroscientist, has agreed to continue his work with the company in his role as Chief Scientist.
Payfare To Be Acquired For $4.00 A Share By Fiserv
Payfare (TSX: PAY) has finally become a target for an acquisition, with the company this morning announcing it will be acquired by a subsidiary of Fiserv (NYSE: FI) in an all-cash transaction under a definitive agreement. The transaction will see the company bought out for a total figure of $201.5 million, which equates to $4.00 […]
Canada Nickel Publishes Maiden Resource At Reid Nickel Sulphide Project
Canada Nickel Company (TSXV: CNC) has released an initial resource estimate for its Reid Nickel Sulphide project, which is found near Timmins, Ontario. The estimate follows over 26,508 metres of drilling in aggregate conducted across 55 drill holes. The estimate is said to cover approximately 55% of the total target area for Reid, which consists […]
‘Let Canadians Decide’: Conservative MP Files Petition for Early Election
And it has received over 50,000 signatures just over the weekend.
Agnico Eagle Acquires O3 Mining
As the gold market continues to heat up, we’ve got more consolidation on the table folks. The latest transaction will see Agnico Eagle (TSX: AEM) acquire O3 Mining (TSXV: OIII) in a deal that will further consolidate the Val d’Or region of Quebec. And in a rarity for junior mining investors, shareholders are set to […]
National Bank of Canada Secures Final Approval For $5 Billion Canadian Western Bank Acquisition
National Bank of Canada (TSX: NA) has received final regulatory approval for its $5 billion acquisition of Canadian Western Bank (TSX: CWB), paving the way for a significant consolidation in the Canadian banking sector. The federal finance minister’s approval marks the last hurdle in the takeover process, with the deal now set to close on […]
Massive Crypto Scam Busted in Nigeria With Nearly 800 Multinationals Arrested
In a significant crackdown on cybercrime, Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission arrested 792 individuals during a raid on the seven-story Big Leaf Building in Lagos. This operation targeted a sophisticated romance and cryptocurrency scam syndicate preying on victims across North America and Europe. The EFCC’s operation, described as its most extensive to date, led […]