Friday, May 8, 2026

Alpha Lithium Sees Tecpetrol Acquire 67.4% Of Company Via Tender Offer

Tecpetrol has again boosted its ownership in Alpha Lithium (NEO: ALLI), following an extension period that was granted for its tender offer of $1.48 per share. The company has added approximately a 13.4% stake to its ownership of the lithium explorer, following the purchase of 35.9 million additional shares. The purchase boosts its stake to […]

Hypercharge Launches Carbon Credit Program To Appeal To Real Estate Investors

HyperCharge Networks (NEO: HC) is attempting to enhance its appeal to real estate investors, announcing this morning it has begun the launch of a carbon credit program that is described as a means of growing the “earning potential” of commercial and multifamily properties. The system is simple, in that the program will administer carbon credits […]

Hercules Silver Hits 42 Metres of 138.7 g/t Silver In Shallow Drilling

Hercules Silver (TSXV: BIG) this morning released further drill results from its ongoing 6,000 metre drill program at the Hercules Silver property in Idaho. The latest results released consist of two shallow drill holes, which were drilled above the recently discovered copper porphyry. Highlights from the results include: HER-23-06: 58.83 metres of 96.3 g/t silver, […]

Canada Launches $1.5-Billion Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund

Ottawa is set to tackle federal support for the critical minerals sector. Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Jonathan Wilkinson announced the Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund (CMIF) will begin accepting applications when it opens its first call for proposals in late fall 2023. The CMIF is poised to bridge critical infrastructure gaps, facilitating sustainable critical […]

Autoworkers Union Sets Sights On Tesla

United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain, following a self-proclaimed victory over Detroit’s automakers, has set his sights on a new horizon. “One of our biggest goals coming out of this historic contract victory is to organize like we’ve never organized before,” Fain declared on Sunday. “When we return to the bargaining table in 2028, it […]

Serious Doubts Arise Over Carbon Credit As Massive Project Collapses

The integrity of one of the largest single sources of carbon credits in the $2 billion carbon market is under question due to the collapse of the partnership behind Kariba, a significant project in Zimbabwe supported by the world’s leading carbon offset seller. South Pole, the company responsible for selling most of the credits linked […]

Tall Tale: Ron DeSantis Defends His ‘Bootsy’ Image Amid Height Rumors

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was put in another awkward situation when he faced questions about persistent rumors regarding his choice…of footwear in an appearance DeSantis on the PBD Podcast, hosted by Patrick Bet-David. The rumors, which have persisted for a while, suggest that DeSantis wears hidden lifts in his boots to appear taller. The claim […]

CMHC Head Romy Bowers to Step Down by Year End

Romy Bowers, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), has announced her resignation from the national housing agency.  Bowers, who has held the position since April 2021, will step down in December 2023 to assume a new role as the head of the Office of Risk Management at the […]

George Santos Faces Rare Expulsion as New York GOP Pushes Forward

New York House Republicans are nearing a critical juncture in their efforts to expel Rep. George Santos from Congress. The upcoming vote, scheduled for later this week, holds the potential to result in the rare expulsion of a member of the House of Representatives. The resolution to expel Santos was introduced by Rep. Anthony D’Esposito […]

“I’m Not Sure”: Highlights of Sam Bankman-Fried’s Cross-Examination

It seems amnesia is what the former FTX chief plans to use as his defense as he goes under the cross-examination scrutiny in his own trial where he decided to take the witness stand. During FTX’s heyday, Bankman-Fried was known for his relentless communication with the public, whether through tweets, TV interviews, or appearances before […]