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Blaze Media Fires Lauren Chen Amid Alleged Link to Russian Influence Campaign

Right-wing YouTuber Lauren Chen has been implicated in a Russian-backed influence operation aimed at swaying the 2024 US presidential election. Chen, along with her husband Liam Donovan, are identified as the founders of Tenet Media, a company at the center of a multimillion-dollar scheme to spread misinformation and sow political discord. The US Justice Department […]

Taiwan’s President Challenges China’s Territorial Claims: Why Not Reclaim Land from Russia?

President Lai Ching-te of Taiwan, in a recent interview with local media, challenged China’s assertions of territorial integrity regarding Taiwan, suggesting that if such claims were genuine, China should also seek to reclaim lands ceded to Russia in the 19th century. Lai referenced the 1858 Treaty of Aigun, which transferred a vast area of China’s […]

Tesla Investor’s Exit Sparks Debate, Others Follow Suit

Fred Lambert, the longtime editor of Electrek and an early Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) advocate, has fully divested from Tesla. After more than a decade of investing in the company, Lambert expressed his deep concerns over Tesla’s shifting priorities and leadership under CEO Elon Musk. His exit from Tesla stock has resonated with many others who have since […]

Russia Dramatically Increases Gold Purchases As Oil and Gas Revenue Surges

The Russian Finance Ministry has announced a substantial increase in its gold purchases starting September 6, 2024. This decision comes as the country experiences a surge in oil and gas revenue, highlighting Russia’s ongoing efforts to diversify its financial reserves and reduce its dependence on the US dollar. According to recent reports from Russian news […]

Legal Battle Intensifies as Ex-RBC CFO Defends Against Misconduct Claims

Nadine Ahn, the former chief financial officer of the Royal Bank of Canada (TSX: RY), has filed a reply and defense to the bank’s counterclaim, furthering her challenge against her termination. Ahn maintains that her relationship with colleague Ken Mason was purely platonic, countering RBC’s allegations of an undisclosed close personal relationship that led to […]

Battle for the Nile: Ethiopia’s Dam Sparks Fear of World’s First Water War

The Horn of Africa is witnessing a dramatic escalation in military posturing as Ethiopia initiates a large-scale military buildup near its border with Somalia. This move follows Egypt’s signing of a controversial military agreement with Somalia, which could see 10,000 Egyptian troops deployed in the country. The increasingly tense situation not only highlights deep regional […]

Donald Trump Wants Elon Musk To Spearhead Cutting “Trillions” in Government Spending

Former U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a significant proposal during a speech on Thursday at the Economic Club of New York, pledging to create a government efficiency commission if re-elected in November. The proposed commission, which Tesla and X CEO Elon Musk has reportedly agreed to lead, would focus on conducting a full audit of […]

Urgent Action Needed as Canada-US Economic Divide Hits 100-Year Peak, Economist Warns

Recent economic data reveals a growing disparity between Canada and the United States, with Canada’s economy falling behind its southern neighbor at an unprecedented rate. According to an analysis by economist Trevor Tombe, the gap in economic performance between the two countries has reached its widest point in nearly a century. Statistics Canada reported that […]

Trump’s Proposed Canadian Oil Tariffs Could Surge Gas Prices

In a controversial move, former U.S. President Donald Trump has floated the idea of imposing tariffs on Canadian oil, sparking concern among energy experts and economists about the potential consequences for gas prices, American jobs, and broader economic stability. This proposal is part of Trump’s broader economic strategy, which includes steep tariffs on imports aimed […]

Canada’s Unemployment Rate Rises to 6.6% in August Amid Mixed Job Market

Canada’s unemployment rate climbed to 6.6% in August, marking the highest level since May 2017 outside of the pandemic years, Statistics Canada reported on Friday. The increase comes despite a modest gain of 22,000 jobs, highlighting the ongoing challenges in the labor market. The employment rate decreased by 0.1 percentage points to 60.8%, continuing a […]