South Carolina Treasurer Says State Will Not Invest In ‘Far-Left Aligned’ Disney Anymore
South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis has removed the Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) from the list of approved holdings for the state’s investment portfolios. Loftis, who manages about $70 billion of assets for the state, cited Disney’s alleged abandonment of fiduciary responsibilities in a statement released earlier this month. The decision stems from Disney’s […]
Congress Moves To Remove SEC Chair Gary Gensler
U.S. Representative Tom Emmer backed fellow Representative Warren Davidson in introducing the SEC Stabilization Bill, aiming to unseat Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler. The legislative effort underscores dissatisfaction with Gensler’s perceived bias towards Wall Street and his handling of crypto-related matters, prompting lawmakers to push for a change in SEC leadership. The […]
Maine Becomes The Second State To Ban Donald Trump From 2024 Presidential Race
Maine’s Democratic Secretary of State, Shenna Bellows, made a historic decision on Thursday, removing former President Donald Trump from the state’s presidential primary ballot. Bellows cited the Constitution’s insurrection clause, marking the first time an election official has unilaterally taken action on this ground. This move comes as the U.S. Supreme Court is poised to […]
Apple’s Lucrative Ad Business Revealed
In recent developments, it has been unveiled that tech giant Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is quietly amassing significant revenue through its burgeoning digital advertising ventures. The revelations shed light on not only Apple’s present advertising prowess but also its potential for further growth. For seasoned iPhone users, the noticeable surge in sponsored listings within the App […]
Colorado GOP Asks SCOTUS to Keep Trump on 2024 Ballot
The Colorado Republican Party, not quite happy with the unprecedented decision by the Colorado Supreme Court to disqualify Donald Trump from the state’s 2024 primary ballot, says it has asked the US Supreme Court to overturn the ruling and keep Donald Trump on its 2024 primary ballot on Wednesday. The Colorado GOP asserts that excluding […]
Dunkin Faces Scrutiny Over Non-Dairy Milk Surcharges
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Dunkin over discrimination against individuals with lactose intolerance and milk allergies. Plaintiffs allege that Dunkin’s practice of imposing hefty surcharges, exceeding a dollar in some cases, for non-dairy milk alternatives, may not accurately reflect the actual cost of these alternatives, leading to accusations that Dunkin might be […]
No, The Universal Basic Income Is Not Yet Coming to Canada, and There’s A Long Way To Go
In October, it was reported that the Senate was once again exploring the implementation of a universal basic income or UBI – a program meant to address poverty on a broad scale. Recently, some influencers have been spreading a narrative that it is coming to Canada, minus official sources. The “exploration” in October marked a […]
New York Times v. Microsoft, OpenAI: The Biggest Argument to Copyright Issues of Generative AI
The New York Times has filed a federal lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, accusing them of unlawfully using its stories to train artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots. The lawsuit, filed in Manhattan federal court, highlights the growing tension between media organizations and AI developers as the rapid evolution of technology raises concerns about intellectual property rights. […]
Lauren Boebert Switches Districts to Improve 2024 Reelection Bid
Lauren Boebert, the outspoken far-right Republican who currently represents the 3rd Congressional District of Colorado, is switching districts in an attempt to salvage her chance of reelection. Boebert announced on Facebook on Wednesday that she will be running in the 4th Congressional District in 2024. The move, which she described as a “fresh start,” following […]
Goldshore Resources Anticipates PEA Completion In August 2024
Goldshore Resources (TSXV: GSHR) is expecting to publish a preliminary economic assessment for its Moss Gold project in 2024, following the release of an updated mineral resource estimate. The company this morning provided a brief outlook for 2024, indicating that consultants are presently focused on test work for heap leaching low grade material from the […]