Choco, The New Crypto? Cocoa Soars To Record-Breaking $9,000-Mark
Cocoa futures have once again surged upwards, surpassing $9,000 per metric ton, marking a record-breaking high. At the outset of 2024, cocoa was trading at levels below $4,200 per ton. Prices have also escalated by over 10% within just the span of a single week alone. The impetus behind this historic rise traces back to […]
Why Won’t Jeff Bezos Save the Washington Post?
On March 15, Jeff Bezos and his fiance Lauren Sánchez announced that Eva Longoria and Admiral Bill McRaven were the 2024 recipients of the $100 million Bezos Courage and Civility Award. The award, which is now on its third year, aims “to recognize leaders who aim high and pursue solutions with courage and civility.” Longoria […]
Republican Lawmakers Call Out IEA For Bias Against Fossil Fuels
US Republican lawmakers have launched a blistering attack on the International Energy Agency (IEA), accusing the organization of becoming an “energy transition cheerleader” and undermining energy security. The letter, signed by Senator John Barrasso and Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers, leaders of the Senate and House energy committees respectively, argues that the IEA has been discouraging […]
Trump Pleads for Donations as Deadline Looms for Massive Fraud Bond
Former President Donald Trump faces a rapidly approaching deadline to post a massive $454 million bond as part of his appeal against a civil fraud judgment. New York Attorney General Letitia James’ office has informed the state appeals court that Trump’s claims about being unable to raise the bond money should be disregarded. James could […]
Elon Musk Changes X Policy to Protect Antisemitic Cartoonist
Elon Musk’s X has updated its privacy policy to prohibit users from publicly revealing the real names or identities of anonymous account holders without their consent. This change would’ve been less suspect, but it comes after some X users allegedly unmasked the identity of an anonymous cartoonist known as “Stonetoss,” who has faced criticism for […]
Federal Authorities Are Asking Google For Data On Viewers Of Specific YouTube Videos
Federal investigators have compelled Alphabet’s (NASDAQ: GOOG) Google to provide information on viewers of specific YouTube videos that relate to potential criminal activity. Multiple court orders obtained by Forbes reveal the extent of this directive, prompting outcry from privacy experts who argue that it infringes upon constitutional protections. One such case, recently unsealed in Kentucky, […]
Microsoft Cuts Off Cloud Services in Russia Amid Sanctions
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) earlier this week announced it will terminate cloud services for Russian users as of March 20th. This decision comes as part of the mounting economic sanctions imposed by the United States and its allies over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Russian IT company Softline has created a Telegram channel to assist customers with […]
Canada Plans to Reduce Temporary Resident Influx
Canada is taking steps to rein in the surging number of temporary residents entering the country annually. Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced that the government will set its first-ever target to reduce temporary resident arrivals by around 20% over the next three years. The temporary resident population currently stands at over 2.5 million individuals, comprising […]
Wendy’s Starts Drone Delivery with DoorDash and Wing
DoorDash (Nasdaq: DASH) has partnered with Alphabet‘s (Nasdaq: GOOG) Wing to launch a pilot program for drone delivery of Wendy’s (Nasdaq: WEN) menu items. This initiative kicked off on Thursday in Christiansburg, Virginia, offering customers the opportunity to have their burgers, fries, and Frosty desserts delivered by unmanned aerial vehicles in 30 minutes or less. […]
Why Was There A Criminal Investigation If Angela Chao’s Death Was Ruled “An Accident” Before?
Foremost Group CEO Angela Chao’s untimely death was due to intoxication, according to a police report released on Wednesday. The shipping magnate was reportedly intoxicated when she inadvertently drove her Tesla X SUV into a pond on the Texas ranch she shared with her husband, billionaire venture capitalist Jim Breyer. The report revealed that Chao, […]