Toronto May Soon Make You Pay for Reusable Bags
Toronto may soon implement a minimum fee for reusable bags at checkouts as part of a waste reduction strategy. The city’s infrastructure and environmental committee are recommending a plan that would require retail businesses to charge customers a minimum fee for each reusable bag, with the fee increasing a year later to align with waste […]
UN Secretary-General Urges Security Council Action on Gaza Crisis
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has invoked Article 99 of the UN Charter, urging the UN Security Council to address the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Guterres expressed concern that the situation in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories could escalate existing threats to international peace and security. The Security Council, responsible for maintaining global peace, has […]
Pierre Poilievre Threatens to Cut MPs’ Six-Week Vacation Short
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has declared his intent to disrupt MPs’ holiday plans by utilizing procedural tactics to impede the minority Liberal government’s economic legislation. The move comes as a response to the contentious vote on the carbon tax carve-outs for farming fuels in the Senate, which Poilievre claims has effectively “gutted” the bill. During […]
Ohio’s GOP-Controlled Senate Reverses Course, Passes Bill Expanding Marijuana Legalization
Ohio’s GOP-controlled Senate has approved a revised bill that expands on the voter-approved marijuana legalization law set to take effect this Thursday. The Senate initially proposed changes that would have significantly altered key provisions of the cannabis initiative passed by voters last month. However, the Senate General Government Committee not only walked back on these […]
“I’d Close It Down”: JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Slams Crypto at Senate Hearing
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon reiterated his strong opposition to cryptocurrency during a hearing with the Senate Banking Committee on Wednesday. Dimon, known for his previous critical remarks on Bitcoin, stated, “If I was the government, I’d close it down.” Dimon, a longstanding critic of crypto, expressed concerns about its potential use by criminals, including […]
Do Kwon To Be Extradited To US From Montenegro
Things aren’t going in Do Kwon’s favor this year. After the Terraform Labs co-founder spent four months in a Montenegro prison for attempting to travel with falsified documents, he is now set to be extradited to the United States. Montenegro’s Justice Minister Andrej Milovic plans to grant the request for extradition, as per a Wall […]
Are Oil Prices Approaching Breakeven for Producers?
The energy sector is navigating a complex landscape as West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil prices recently dipped below $70, sparking concerns and prompting industry players to reassess their strategies. The Dallas Fed Energy Survey offers valuable insights into the challenges and dynamics shaping the oil and gas industry. The Dallas Fed Survey, conducted in March […]
Biden Administration Announces $6 Billion in Funding for High-Speed Rail Projects in the US West
The Biden administration announced this week that it would give $6.1 billion for two high-speed electric rail projects in the US West. California and Nevada will receive funding for long-anticipated rail routes, marking a renewed commitment to high-speed rail as a sustainable mode of transportation. The federal government will allocate $3 billion for a privately […]
Trudeau Designates Himself As Minister To Handle Inquiry On Chinese Interference
The Canadian government, through Order P.C. 2023-883 dated September 7, 2023, has officially designated the inquiry on China’s possible interference with Canadian elections. The order sets the motion of the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions as a department under the Financial Administration Act. The catch: Prime Minister Justin […]
Venezuela Gives ExxonMobil 90 Days To Leave Disputed Waters Off Guyana Coast
Venezuela has stepped up its tempo in relation to the ongoing dispute with Guyana over the Essequibo region. The country has now reportedly told ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) and other offshore oil producers in the region that they have 90 days to stop operations in the disputed waters off the coast of Guyana. The development follows […]