US Urges Immediate Departure for Americans in Belarus Amid Escalating Tensions
In light of escalating tensions stemming from the conflict in Ukraine, the United States is strongly advising its citizens currently in Belarus to depart the country “immediately.” The US Embassy in Minsk issued an advisory on Monday, citing the risks caused by the war in Ukraine, including the buildup of Russian forces in Belarus. The […]
Men Are Still Suing Bumble for ‘Discrimination’
Bumble, the popular dating app, is being sued (again) for discrimination. The case, brought by Zimmerman Reed, alleges that Bumble’s policy of requiring only women to make the first move on the app discriminates against men, transgender men, or nonbinary people. The law firm claims that the app is in violation of California’s Civil Rights […]
Mask Mandates Return as Rate of Hospitalization Increases in the US
Morris Brown College, a private Atlanta institution, has reissued a face mask mandate for its students and staff following reports of positive Covid-19 cases among students in the Atlanta University Center. The mandate, alongside other safety protocols, will remain in effect for two weeks as a precautionary measure to mitigate the potential spread of the […]
Private Jet Carrying Wagner Group Officials Crashes Near Moscow, All Passengers Died
Yevgeny Prigozhin, the man behind Russia’s notorious Wagner paramilitary group, was among the passengers on a business jet that tragically crashed northwest of Moscow According to reports from Russia’s Tass news agency, referencing aviation authorities, the incident claimed the lives of all 10 individuals on board. The aircraft, an Embraer Legacy 600 bearing the tail […]
Greenwashing? Cargill Tests Wind-Powered Cargo Vessel
The world’s largest agricultural trader, Cargill Inc., has retrofitted one of its bulk carriers with two massive steel sails. The sails, called WindWings, are designed to reduce the ship’s fuel use by roughly a fifth. The ship, the Pyxis Ocean, is an 80,000-ton vessel that just completed her maiden voyage between Shanghai and Singapore. The […]
Spoofing Lands Ex-JPMorgan Chief Gold Trader In Jail
The former head of JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s (NYSE: JPM) precious-metals desk, Michael Nowak, along with his top trader, Gregg Smith, have been handed prison sentences for their involvement in spoofing, fraud, and attempted market manipulation. Nowak received a one-year-and-one-day term, while Smith was given a two-year sentence. This marks the most severe sentence thus […]
Sean Fraser, Former Immigration Minister, Starts Blaming Immigrants For Housing Affordability Crisis
It’s a classic “blame your previous work for the problems you’re facing in your current work.” Housing and Infrastructure Minister, Sean Fraser, has called for a thorough reevaluation of the federal government’s stance on international students, suggesting the consideration of implementing a cap on a program that has experienced what he terms as “exploding growth.” […]
Teamsters Union Ratifies 5-Year Deal With UPS, Averting Strike Threat
In what the organization considers a victory, the Teamsters union members have overwhelmingly ratified a comprehensive five-year agreement with UPS, effectively quashing the specter of a potentially devastating strike. The union announced that a remarkable 86% of its members voted in favor of the forward-looking contract, which will be retroactively in force from August 1. […]
Power Nickel Begins Fall Deep Drilling Program At Nisk
Drilling has begun for Power Nickel (TSXV: PNPN) under its fall drill program at its flagship Nisk project, found in Quebec.
Canada Nickel Hits 0.23% Nickel Over 348.5 Metres At New Discovery
Canada Nickel (TSXV: CNC) continues to insist that its flagship property, the Crawford Nickel Project, is the smallest in its portfolio, with another discovery now said to outsize the project. The company has identified that the Mann Northwest project is more than three times the size of Crawford following the receipt of assays, with the […]