Fentanyl Deaths in US Show Historic Decline, CDC Report Finds
US drug overdose deaths have fallen by 14.5% in the latest reporting period, marking the sharpest decline ever recorded and saving an estimated 16,000 lives, according to a new report issued November 13 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The preliminary figures show approximately 97,000 fatal overdoses during the 12-month period ending in […]
Slang Worldwide Files For Bankruptcy
Another Canadian-listed cannabis issuer has filed for bankruptcy. The latest filing comes from Slang Worldwide (CSE: SLNG), who operates in the US, where it distributes its products across thirteen states. The firm this morning filed an assignment into bankruptcy under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act. The filing however comes as no surprise to investors, with […]
Silver47 Hits 601 g/t Silver Equivalent Over 22.32 Metres At Red Mountain
Further assay results have been released by Silver47 Exploration (TSXV: AGA) in connection with a summer 2024 drill program conducted at their flagship Red Mountain project in Alaska. The latest results come from infill drilling conducted at the Dry Creek resource on the property.
Canada Nickel Files Impact Statement For Crawford Nickel Project
Canada Nickel (TSXV: CNC) has continued to advance its Crawford Nickel Sulphide project towards development. The firm this morning indicated it submitted an impact statement with the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada on November 22. The filing, which was prepared by Stantec, is said to set the company up for a construction decision on the […]
Plurilock Lands US$1.2 Million Contract In Critical Services Segment
Plurilock Security (TSXV: PLUR) has continued to secure service contracts among its existing customer base. The firm this morning announced the signing of a follow-on contract with an existing Nasdaq-listed semiconductor client.
Trump’s Sweeping 25% Tariff on Canada, Mexico Threatens Economic War
In a move surprising no one yet has the potential to rock North American economics, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, signaling an aggressive economic policy aimed at curbing illegal immigration and drug trafficking. The plan includes a 25% tariff on all goods from Canada and Mexico and an […]
US Expands Russia Sanctions, Finally Targeting Gazprombank and Banking Network
The United States has imposed sweeping sanctions on Russia’s financial sector, targeting Gazprombank and more than 100 other institutions in its latest effort to restrict Moscow’s ability to fund its war in Ukraine. The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control designated Gazprombank, which Russia uses to purchase military equipment and pay combat bonuses to […]
US Regulators Clear Kairos Power’s Tennessee Reactor Project
Nuclear power startup Kairos Power has secured US regulatory approval to construct two test reactors in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, marking a crucial step toward fulfilling its recent agreement to power Google‘s (Nasdaq: GOOGL) data centers with 500 megawatts of electricity. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s decision follows Kairos’ October deal with Google. The test facility, which […]
Japan’s Shikoku Bank: Controversial Seppuku Pledge May Have Just Been Historical
Recent online discussions surrounding Japan’s Shikoku Bank have thrust the institution into the spotlight, with many questioning whether the bank enforces an extreme ethical pledge as part of its current corporate policy. The pledge in question, which reportedly required employees guilty of fraud or misconduct to pay restitution with personal property and commit seppuku (ritual […]
Liberal Support Among Millennials Hits Record Low
Canada’s Conservative Party maintains a commanding 22-point lead over its rivals in the latest polling, while the ruling Liberals have dropped to a tie for second place, according to the most recent Abacus Data survey. The poll, conducted Nov. 14-19, shows Conservative support at 43% among committed voters, with both Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberals […]