Writers’ Strike Ends as WGA Nears Contract Approval, But Battle Extends to Video Games
In a significant turn of events, Hollywood’s writers’ union has brought its nearly five-month-long strike to a close after board members gave the green light to a contract agreement with studios. On Tuesday, both the governing boards of the eastern and western branches of the Writers Guild of America voted in favor of the proposed […]
Court Finds Donald Trump Committed Fraud In Inflating His Assets
In a landmark ruling on Tuesday, a New York judge delivered a decisive blow to former President Donald J. Trump, finding him guilty of persistent fraud in artificially inflating the value of his assets. Justice Arthur F. Engoron’s unexpected decision marked a significant triumph for Attorney General Letitia James in her legal battle against Trump, […]
Guanajuato Silver Reveals Resource Of 7.6 Million Ounces Silver Equivalent M&I At San Ignacio
Guanajuato Silver (TSXV: GSVR) this morning published a revised resource estimate for its San Ignacio mine, found in Guanajuato, Mexico. Among the highlights is a 130% increase in the measured and indicated category. The mineral resource estimate was produced as part of an effort by the company to update current estimates for all of its […]
IsoEnergy To Acquire Consolidated Uranium In All-Stock Deal
M&A activity within the uranium sector appears to be heating up, with the announcement this morning that IsoEnergy (TSXV: ISO) will be acquiring Consolidated Uranium (TSXV: CUR) in a deal that will have a post-transaction value of approximately $903.5 million. The transaction will see Consolidated Uranium shareholders receive 0.50 of a share of IsoEnergy for […]
Poland Initiates Extradition of Nazi SS Veteran Following Canadian Tribute
Poland’s Education Minister, Przemysław Czarnek, has initiated steps for the extradition of Yaroslav Hunka, the 98-year-old Ukrainian-Canadian, who served in the Nazi SS Galizien during World War II. Last week, Hunka was introduced by Speaker Anthony Rota in the Canadian Parliament as a “Ukrainian hero” and a “Canadian hero,” earning him a standing ovation during […]
Ford Suspends Construction on $3.5 Billion EV Battery Plant Amid Labor Strife
Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F) is halting construction on a proposed $3.5 billion EV battery plant in Michigan amid ongoing United Auto Workers strikes against Ford, GM, and Stellantis. While the EV transition is a significant issue in the strikes, Ford spokesman T.R. Reid stated no final decision has been made on whether the plant, […]
Green Thumb CEO Ben Kovler Loses $52.5 Million Worth Of Shares As Part Of Divorce Settlement
It appears that a divorce has cost Green Thumb Industries’ (CSE: GTII) CEO Ben Kovler a fair chunk of his voting power in the company. The executive disclosed this evening that a marital settlement has result in a portion of his super voting shares being handed over as part of the agreement. Collectively, Kovler has […]
‘It really sucks right now’: Trudeau Acknowledges Public Discontent
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently fielded a variety of questions at the New York Times office during a trip to New York for the United Nations General Assembly. In the interview, Trudeau talked about the prevailing mood among Canadians and citizens in Western nations and candidly acknowledged the widespread dissatisfaction, characterizing the current situation […]
House Speaker Anthony Rota Resigns After Inviting Nazi SS Veteran to Parliament for Standing Ovation
In a historic and unprecedented move, Anthony Rota has resigned as Speaker of the House of Commons, following widespread backlash over his decision to invite Yaroslav Hunka, a 98-year-old Nazi veteran, to a speech by Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky. The controversy erupted after it was revealed that Hunka had served in the Nazi SS Galizien […]
Germany Edges Closer to 50% Renewable Energy Milestone Amid Solar Slowdown
Since the start of 2023, Germany has successfully connected 8.99 GW of new solar capacity to the grid. Bavaria, a federal state, played a significant role in this achievement, contributing 2.23 GW to the total. As of the end of August, the cumulative solar capacity in operation across Germany reached an impressive 76.48 GW. Germany’s […]