Spain Poised to Retire 36% of Its Wind Turbines In the Next Five Years
Spain is poised to decommission about a third, or 36%, of its wind turbines in the next five years, according to the Wind Energy Association (AEE). These are the portion of its turbines that were installed before 2005, and electricity-generating wind turbines typically have a lifespan of 20-25 years. The challenge in retiring these massive […]
Did Elon Musk Steal the ‘Grok’ Name from Ex-Girlfriend Grimes?
Artist and musician Grimes has partnered with toy company Curio to introduce “Grok,” an interactive AI toy designed for young children. Shaped like a plush rocketship, Grok allows kids to engage in conversations, ask questions, and immerse themselves in imaginative play. And while its launch comes over a month after ex-boyfriend Elon Musk’s beleaguered Grok […]
Colombia Senate Rejects Legalization of Adult-Use Cannabis
Colombian Senators have rejected proposed legislation seeking to legalize adult-use cannabis in the country during a plenary session on December 12. Senator Karina Espinosa submitted a proposal to archive the bill just before the formal debate began, and received 45 votes in favor. This will require lawmakers to restart the two-year legislative in 2024 to try […]
Blackstone Goes Full Swiftie In Annual Holiday Video
Everyone already knows how iconic Taylor Swift is. 2023 was practically Taylor’s version, and she is Time Magazine’s Person of the Year. But does that excuse Blackstone going full Swiftie in this year’s holiday video? No, maybe it does not. But okay also maybe it’s nice that “the world’s largest alternative asset manager” doesn’t take […]
Health Canada Paid $682K to Twitter Influencers for COVID-19 Vaccination Push –Report
In a bid to encourage Canadians to embrace Covid-19 vaccination and support Liberal policies, the Trudeau government has reportedly paid influencers on Twitter, the platform now known as X, in 2021. Blacklock’s Report found that Health Canada disbursed $682,000 to 14 influencers to “help people in Canada make informed decisions about COVID-19 vaccines,” the expenses […]
Russian Uranium Import Ban Faces Senate Hold Amidst Bipartisan Support
The Senate and House have successfully passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), paving the way for the Nuclear Fuel Security Act to reach the desk of US President Joe Biden. Simultaneously, the House unanimously approved the Russian Uranium Ban, only to face an unexpected hurdle in the Senate. Amir Adnani, Founder/CEO of Uranium Energy, […]
Canada’s Housing Starts Show Mixed Signals In November Amid Market Uncertainties
Canada’s housing market is showing a blend of growth and contraction, according to the latest data from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). While the six-month trend in housing starts rose slightly in November, monthly figures revealed a significant decline, indicating a complex landscape in the nation’s housing sector. In November, the six-month trend […]
Neotech Metals Adds Second Rare Earth Project To Portfolio
Neotech Metals (CSE: NTMC) is expanding its holdings in the rare earth elements space, revealing this morning it has optioned a second rare earth project. The project, referred to as the Thor Rare Earth Elements project, consists of 22 mining claimins in the Mojave Desert, south of Las Vegas, Nevada. The claims, originally staked in […]
Alpha Lithium Shareholders Approve Privatization Plan, To Delist December 20
Alpha Lithium (NEO: ALLI) is set to be fully acquired by Tecpetrol, following the approval by shareholders of a privatization plan at a special meeting. The privatization will see the remaining shareholders of the company receive one redeemable preferred share for each share of Alpha currently held. The preferred share will then automatically be redeemed […]
General Motors to Lay Off 1,300 Workers, Shake Up Leadership in Cruise
General Motors (NYSE: GM) is set to lay off approximately 1,300 workers from its Orion Assembly and Lansing Grand River Assembly plants in Michigan, according to the WARN notices filed with state regulators. The largest chunk of job cuts, affecting 945 employees, comes from the Orion plant, responsible for building the electric vehicle (EV) Chevrolet […]