Twilio Confirms Data Breach: Millions of Authy Users’ Phone Numbers Exposed
American messaging giant Twilio (NYSE: TWLO) confirmed on Monday that unauthorized “threat actors” accessed phone numbers associated with Authy, its two-factor authentication app. This comes after hacking group ShinyHunters claimed that it had stolen 33 million phone numbers from the app. “Twilio has detected that threat actors were able to identify data associated with Authy […]
39% In Ontario, BC Want To Leave Province Due To Soaring Housing Cost
Canada is witnessing a housing affordability crisis, prompting significant numbers of its residents to contemplate relocating to more affordable regions or even countries. A recent poll by the Angus Reid Institute reveals that nearly three-in-ten Canadians (28%) are seriously considering leaving their province due to high housing costs. Ontario and B.C. stand out in the […]
GoviEx Uranium Plummets as Niger Withdraws Madaouela Mining Rights
GoviEx Uranium Inc. (TSXV: GXU) has been dealt a significant blow with the a decision by the government of the Republic of Niger to revoke the company’s rights over the perimeter of the Madaouela mining permit. The announcement, communicated via a letter from the Minister of Mines, signifies that the Madaouela permit area has now […]
From Missiles To Malware: Microsoft Bares Defending Ukraine In Cyber War Against Russia
While the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has claimed many lives and properties on ground, another invisible war is manifesting between the belligerents. In many ways, this modern-day classic war has shown that geopolitical clashes are not just fought with bullets and missiles anymore. According to a comprehensive report titled “Defending Ukraine: Early Lessons […]
Trudeau’s Liberals Face Steep Uphill Battle as Conservative Lead Widens
Recent polls indicate Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party continue to face a significant decline in public support, with the opposition Conservatives maintaining a substantial lead heading into the next federal election. According to a Leger poll conducted in late June, only 27% of Canadians approve of Trudeau’s performance as prime minister, while […]
Ottawa Wants To Buy Hotels For Refugees As Canadians Struggle With Rent
As the capacity of hotels to house asylum seekers reaches a critical point, the Canadian government is contemplating purchasing hotels to provide more stable and cost-effective accommodations for refugees. Immigration Minister Marc Miller has highlighted the escalating pressure on current housing solutions, necessitating a sustainable approach to managing the influx of asylum seekers. Data from […]
“No One’s Pushing Me Out”: President Biden Resolute in Face of Growing Pressure to Exit Race
President Joe Biden has firmly rejected calls to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race, vowing to continue his re-election bid despite mounting pressure from within the Democratic Party following a challenging debate performance last week. In a series of meetings and calls with campaign staff, Democratic governors, and lawmakers, Biden reaffirmed his commitment to the […]
Court Rules DraftKings NFTs Are Securities, Denies Motion To Dismiss
The U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts denied DraftKings Inc’s (NASDAQ: DKNG) motion to dismiss a class action lawsuit, ruling that the company’s non-fungible tokens (NFTs) can be considered securities under the Howey test. This case, filed by plaintiff Justin Dufoe on behalf of himself and similarly situated individuals, alleges that DraftKings and […]
Hut 8 Reports 107 BTC Produced In June
Hut 8 Corp (TSX: HUT) saw the production of 107 bitcoin during the month of June under its self-mining operations, a dramatic 17.6% increase from the 91 produced in May. The bitcoin production increase followed the company increasing its deployed hashrate from 5.5 EH/s to that of 5.7 EH/s, as detailed in the firms June […]
Mako Mining Closes On $33 Million All Stock Purchase Of Goldsource Mines
Mako Mining (TSXV: MKO) has formally closed on itstransaction to acquire Goldsource Mines (TSXV: GXS). The transaction, initially announced back in March 2024, amounted to an all-stock transaction, which saw Goldsource shareholders take 16% of the combined company. The acquisition was centered around Goldsource’s Eagle Mountain project in Guyana, a PEA-stage gold asset that boasts […]