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YouTube Star MrBeast Orders Internal Investigation Amid Controversies

Jimmy Donaldson, better known as YouTube sensation MrBeast, has initiated a comprehensive assessment of his company’s internal culture and an investigation into allegations of misconduct, according to a confidential memo obtained by The Associated Press. The internal memo, addressed to “Team Beast” employees, outlines several changes aimed at improving the company’s infrastructure and work environment. […]

IAMGOLD Boosts Q2 Gold Production by 55% as Côté Gold Reaches Commercial Milestone

IAMGOLD Corporation (TSX: IMG) has released its financial and operational results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2024, showcasing a significant improvement in production and financial performance compared to the same period last year. The Toronto-based gold miner highlighted its progress on several fronts, including the commencement of commercial production at its Côté Gold […]

X Makes Its Premium+ Subscription Tier Fully Ad-Free Shortly After Suing Advertisers For Alleged Boycott

X on Thursday announced that Premium+ subscribers will now enjoy an ad-free environment across most areas of the platform, including the For You timeline, Following timeline, post replies, and profiles. The Premium+ subscription, priced at $20 per month or $210 annually, offers this ad-free experience along with other perks such as the ability to write […]

Cineplex Q2 2024: $21 Million In Net Loss, 32% Drop in Theatre Attendance

Cineplex Inc. (TSX: CGX) released its second-quarter financial results for 2024, revealing a significant downturn in both revenue and attendance. The toppling highlight is the reported net loss of $21.4 million, or 33 cents per diluted share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2024. This represents a dramatic reversal from the $176.5 million profit, or […]

Canopy Growth Shares Tank After Losses Widen By Over 1000% In Q1 2025

Canopy Growth (TSX: WEED) unveiled its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, offering a comprehensive look into its ongoing efforts to navigate a challenging market. For the quarter ended June 30, 2024, the firm reported a net loss of $127.14 million, or $1.60 per share, significantly widening by around 1,122% from […]

Former CrowdStrike Director Reveals Plurilock’s Potential

Joe Sexton shares insights from his extensive cybersecurity career.

Maduro Blocks Access to X in Venezuela for 10 Days

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has imposed a 10-day ban on Elon Musk’s X in Venezuela. The decision comes amid ongoing controversy surrounding the recent presidential election. Maduro announced the ban during a televised speech, accusing X’s owner Elon Musk of inciting hate, civil war, and death. This move follows a series of public confrontations between […]

30-Year Mortgage Rates Drop to 6.47%, Lowest in 15 Months

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage has dropped to its lowest level in over a year, according to Freddie Mac. The rate now stands at 6.47%, down from 6.73% last week and 6.96% a year ago. This marks the second consecutive week of decline, reaching a level not seen since mid-May of the previous […]

UK House Prices See Sharpest Rise in Six Months

In July, British house prices experienced their most significant increase in six months, according to recent data from mortgage lender Halifax. The figures, released on Wednesday, indicate a renewed momentum in the UK property market. Annual house prices rose 2.3%, marking the highest yearly increase since January. This growth rate approaches the 2.5% increase seen […]

Central Banks Adjust Gold Reserves: Who’s Buying, Who’s Selling

The global gold market experienced significant shifts in June, with several countries reporting notable changes in their central bank gold reserves. According to the World Gold Council, Uzbekistan and India were the largest buyers of gold during this period, while Singapore emerged as the most substantial seller. These movements reflect broader economic strategies and geopolitical […]