Conservatives Squash Liberals’ Attempt to Erase Record of Honoring Nazi
Government House leader Karina Gould called for unanimous consent in the House of Commons on Monday to remove from official records and multimedia recordings the recognition Speaker Anthony Rota bestowed upon Yaroslav Hunka, a 98-year-old man described as a “Ukrainian hero” and a “Canadian hero.” The move follows revelations that Hunka had served in the […]
Justin Trudeau Apologizes for Honouring SS Nazi, Continues to Blame Incident on Former Speaker
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau found himself in the midst of a substantial controversy and, perhaps, one of the more awkward apologies a leader could make, following an incident involving applause for Yaroslav Hunka, a 98-year-old former WWII Nazi SS veteran, during an event with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky. Hunka was applauded by Trudeau and […]
Allegations of Bribery and Corruption Plague Arizona’s Cannabis Industry
In Arizona, the burgeoning marijuana industry has found itself embroiled in a controversy that threatens to tarnish its reputation. Multistate operator Trulieve Cannabis (CSE: TRUL), which oversees 21 dispensaries in the state, recently filed a lawsuit against former employees, shedding light on a troubling “commercial bribery” scheme. Industry insiders reveal that such practices have become […]
FTC and 17 States Sue Amazon, Alleging Monopoly Practices That Inflate Prices
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 17 states have filed a lawsuit against Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), accusing the online retail giant of illegally wielding monopoly power that artificially inflates prices, restricts seller choices, and harms competitors. This legal action, filed in a Seattle federal court, represents a significant step in the Biden administration’s aggressive approach […]
Target Closes Nine Stores Amid Retail Theft Concerns
In response to a surge in theft and organized retail crime, retail giant Target (NYSE: TGT) has announced the closure of nine of its stores located in major cities across four states. The company cited safety concerns for both staff and customers, as well as unsustainable business performance, as the primary reasons for this decision. […]
Stellantis Invests US$90 Million In Argentina Lithium For 19.9% Stake In Subsidiary
Major automakers continue to work to secure their supply chains for electric vehicles, with Stellantis N.V. (NYSE: STLA) this afternoon disclosing that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Argentina Lithium & Energy (TSXV: LIT) for a major investment. The arrangement will see Stellantis, via its Peugeot Citroen Argentina S.A. subsidiary, invest the equivalent […]
OpenAI Nears Record Valuation of Up to $90 Billion with Possible Share Sale
OpenAI, the artificial intelligence startup responsible for ChatGPT, is currently in discussions with potential investors regarding a share sale that could value the company at an astonishing $80 billion to $90 billion. This remarkable valuation represents a threefold increase from its earlier valuation earlier this year. Microsoft, holding a substantial 49% ownership stake in OpenAI, […]
Room-Temperature Superconductor Discovery Under Scrutiny As Authors Seek Journal Retraction
Co-authors of a groundbreaking paper claiming the discovery of a room-temperature superconductor have formally requested the journal Nature to retract the study. The move follows allegations that the lead researcher, University of Rochester physicist Ranga Dias, misrepresented data in the study. According to the letter, which was seen by The Wall Street Journal, eight out […]
Alleged Price-Fixing In Toronto Real Estate Targeted By Class Action Lawsuit
After two years of careful consideration, the Federal Court has given the green light for a class-action lawsuit, centered around accusations of price-fixing and anti-competitive practices within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) real estate industry. The lawsuit, initiated in April 2021 on behalf of Mark Sunderland, a Toronto resident, and anyone who has sold a […]
ATHA Energy Identifies 20 Km Of High Priority Conductive Lineaments In Athabasca Basin
ATHA Energy (CSE: SASK) has completed two electromagnetic surveys at its properties within the Athabasca Region of Saskatchewan within the North Rim Exploration District.