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Internet Archive Faces Major Setback in Copyright Ruling

A federal appeals court has dealt a significant blow to the Internet Archive, upholding a previous ruling that found the nonprofit organization’s digital book lending practices violated copyright law. The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit rejected the Internet Archive’s argument that its lending practices were protected under the fair use doctrine. The […]

DOJ Reveals $10 Million Russian Plot to Manipulate U.S. Social Media

A recently unsealed Department of Justice indictment reveals that the Russian state-controlled media outlet RT (formerly Russia Today) covertly funneled nearly $10 million into a Tennessee-based company, using it to promote pro-Russian content across various social media platforms in the United States. The indictment names Kostiantyn Kalashnikov, 31, and Elena Afanasyeva, 27, both employees of […]

U.S. Steel Threatens Plant Closures as Acquisition Deal Faces Political Opposition

United States Steel Corporation (NYSE: X) is warning that it may be forced to close steel mills and relocate its headquarters out of Pittsburgh if a proposed $14.1 billion acquisition by Japan’s Nippon Steel falls through. The warning comes amid growing political opposition to the deal, including pushback from both the Biden administration and labor […]

Amex Exploration Craters 37% After Releasing Mineral Resource Estimate For Perron

Amex Exploration (TSXV: AMX) this morning published a mineral resource estimate for its flagship Perron Project, which is based in the northwestern portion of the Abitibi region of Quebec. The resource estimate includes 11 separate zones, including the HG Zone, where much of the mineral resources are based. The estimate includes both open pit constrained […]

First Majestic Silver To Acquire Gatos Silver In $970 Million Transaction

First Majestic Silver (TSX: AG) (NYSE: AG) is expanding its asset base in Mexico, announcing this morning that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Gatos Silver (TSX: GATO), a silver producer with operations based in Chihuahua, Mexico.

Fireweed Metals Substantially Expands Mineral Resource Estimate At Macmillan Pass Project

Fireweed Metals (TSXV: FWZ) has updated its mineral resource estimate for its Macmillan Pass project, which is located in the Yukon. The update includes inaugural resource estimates for both the Boundary and End zones, while expanding both the Tom and Jason deposits. The expanded resource estimate for the entire project now sees the project boast […]

Orano to Build Multi-Billion Dollar Uranium Enrichment Plant in Tennessee

French nuclear fuel company Orano has announced plans to construct a state-of-the-art uranium enrichment facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The project, valued at several billion dollars, aims to bolster US energy independence and reduce reliance on Russian uranium supplies. The 750,000-square-foot facility is expected to create over 300 jobs in the area and begin operations […]

Trump Supports Marijuana Legalization in Florida … Kind Of?

Recent media reports have characterized former President Donald Trump as endorsing marijuana legalization in Florida, but does he really? In a podcast interview with Lex Fridman and a post on his Truth Social network, Trump discussed Amendment 3, a ballot measure that would legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. However, his comments fall short of […]

Dutch Regulator Slams Clearview AI with €30.5 Million Penalty for “Massive” Rights Breach

The Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) announced on Tuesday that it has imposed a €30.5 million ($33.7 million) fine on US facial recognition company Clearview AI for illegally creating a database of billions of facial images. The DPA also banned Clearview’s operations in the Netherlands and warned companies working with the firm that they could […]

Trump’s New Crypto Project Already Sounds Like A Disaster

Former US President and current Republican nominee Donald Trump’s sudden embrace of cryptocurrency with World Liberty Financial isn’t just raising eyebrows — it’s setting off alarm bells throughout the crypto community, according to a recent report by CoinDesk. During his presidency, Trump was notoriously critical of cryptocurrencies. In a 2019 tweet, he declared, “I am […]