Climate
Analysis: Uranium Becomes a Big Focus in US-Canada Tariff Dispute
President Donald Trump’s recent proposal to slap a 10% tariff on uranium imports from Canada has the industry abuzz. Canada supplies over a quarter of the uranium used…
Politics
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Business
U.S. Economy Adds 151,000 Jobs in February 2025 Amid Rising Uncertainty
The U.S. economy added 151,000 jobs in February 2025, but fell short of economist expectations of 160,000. The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.1%, as 203,000 more people…
Politics
Congressman George Santos Faces New Charges: Identity Theft and Deceptive Campaign Practices Unveiled
In a significant turn of events, federal prosecutors have escalated their case against House Republican George Santos, revealing damning allegations of identity theft and fraudulent campaign practices.
Business
Taxi Drivers Seek Governor Hochul’s Support in Battling New Congestion Pricing Fee
MIDTOWN, Manhattan - In a united effort, taxi drivers are reaching out to Governor Kathy Hochul, urging her assistance in challenging a newly proposed congestion pricing fee. Gathered…
Huawei
CIA believes that Chinese state security funds Huawei
According to a source that spoke with The Times, CIA has told UK intelligence officials that Huawei has received funding from Chinese state security, including the People's Liberation…
Politics
Read here: The Mueller report is out
Titled "Report on investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election," the Mueller report has been anticipated for months, and it's finally out. You can download it…
Politics
EU Copyright Directive law officially passed
Last month, the controversial copyright law passed the European Parliament, and now the law has passed through its final hurdle by receiving approval from member states. The new…
Breaking News
WikiLeaks co-founder Julian Assange charged with conspiracy to commit computer intrusion
Shortly after being removed and arrested from Ecuador embassy in London, Wikileaks co-founder Julian Assange is officially being charged for "conspiracy to commit computer intrusion," and agreeing to…
Breaking News
Net Neutrality bill passed by House Democrats
On Wednesday, Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation that would effectively entirely reinstate the 2015 Open Internet Order. These rules are crucial because they ensured…
Politics
DEA failed to check if their mass surveillance data was legal
The Justice Department's Inspector General released a stunning report with details into DEA's bulk surveillance practices. According to the report, the DEA "failed to conduct a comprehensive legal…
US & Canada
Notorious ‘Call of Duty’ swatter, Tyler Barriss, to serve 20 years in prison
Tyler Barris, the notorious Call of Duty swatter, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison by a US district court judge today for placing fake 911 calls,…
World News
Petition calling for cancellation of Brexit reaches five million signatures
A petition online calling for Article 50 to be revoked and Brexit to be cancelled has reached a new milestone of five million signatures. Started in late February,…
Politics
Presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke was a member of hacking group Cult of the Dead Cow
According to a report from Reuters, Democratic presidential candidate, Beto O'Rourke, was a member of influential US-based hacking group called Cult of the Dead Cow (CDC). O'Rourke, the…
Politics
Huawei is getting ready to sue the U.S. government
In an unsurprising move, the Chinese electronics company, Huawei, is getting ready to sue the United States government for barring federal agencies from conducting business with them, according…
Politics
Statement: Michael Cohen’s opening words in Congressional hearing
Michael Cohen's opening statement to Congress is well underway. Below, you will find Michael D. Cohen's opening statement. Chairman Cummings, Ranking Member Jordan, and Members of the Committee,…