68 m. ago US Bitcoin Mining Firm Raises Funds With Chinese Rivals Stuck

A US maker of Bitcoin mining computers said it has closed a $153 million funding round as its Chinese competitors face increasing scrutiny and tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.

Economics

72 m. ago Burning coal leaves dangerous waste. Trump’s EPA eyes looser rules for handling it

In 2022, federal officials rebuked a major coal plant next to the Ohio River for letting coal waste — in a pile so big it could fill the Dallas Cowboys’ football stadium twice over — threaten groundwater with heavy metal pollution. That coal ash, the waste from burning coal, was at risk of leaching into […]

Events

78 m. ago Dubai AI Week 2025 to Host World’s Largest Generative AI Championship with $272K Prize

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai is set to unite the global AI ecosystem and advance its future-readiness during a bold exploration of how artificial intelligence is reshaping our world at Dubai AI Week, taking place April 21 to 25. The inaugural event will bring together over 10,000 participants, AI pioneers and policymakers from 100 […]

Economics

1 hour ago China open to trade talks if U.S. shows respect, names point person

China wants to see a number of steps from President Donald Trump’s administration before it will agree to trade talks, including showing more respect by reining in disparaging remarks by members of his cabinet, according to a person familiar with the Chinese government’s thinking. Other conditions include a more consistent U.S. position and a willingness […]

Economics

1 hour ago Tickets for Toronto Maple Leafs playoffs games are already going for bonkers prices

The Toronto Maple Leafs are heading back to the playoffs.For the ninth year in a row — an NHL-best — Toronto will attempt to end its postseason curse and bring home Lord Stanley's mug for the first time since 1967.While we can't guarantee how they'll do this postseason, we can be sure of one thing: it'll cost you a pretty penny to check out their games in person in Scotiabank Arena.A playoff schedule — or opponent  — isn't out yet for the Leafs this year, with the NHL regular season coming to an end on Thursday, April 17.But with tickets already on sale on both Ticketmaster and resale sites like StubHub for the first round of the playoffs (and subsequent rounds, should the Leafs advance), it's looking like the cheapest seat we could find at press time is coming at $344 CAD for Game 2 of the series.We singled out pairs of tickets that include actual seats (i.e. not standing room) and are not listed as obstructed views. The cheapes...

Economics

2 h. ago Iraq Plans Oil Export Cuts Amid Pressure to Reach OPEC+ Target

Iraq plans to cut oil exports this month as it faces growing pressure to adhere to its OPEC+ production target, according to an official with knowledge of the matter.

Economics

2 h. ago Canadian university staff advised to avoid travel to the U.S. over border 'difficulties'

The national voice for Canadian university teachers and other professionals has warned against travelling to America due to border "difficulties" and other developing issues.The Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) is warning academic staff to only travel to the U.S. if it's essential and necessary.CAUT says that the warning was sparked by the "rapidly evolving political landscape" in the States, which includes reports of individuals encountering difficulties when attempting to cross the border.The association has also stated that folks who fall into specific categories should "exercise particular caution." The categories include citizens or residents of a country identified in reports as "likely to be subject to a travel ban."It includes people who are citizens or residents of a country "where there are diplomatic tensions with the U.S," and those with passport stamps that show they've visited countries that may be subject to a trave...

Society

2 h. ago Flood Risk America Protects FedEx Station in Lismore NSW From Flooding

LISMORE, Australia — FedEx Station in Lismore put its custom flood barriers to the test during Cyclone Alfred. While Alfred was a lower-tier storm, its slow movement caused significant damage with heavy rain, storm surges, and strong winds to coastal areas for days before landfall. Cyclone Alfred’s impact continues to be felt in the community, […]

Events

2 h. ago Gildan Activewear to Issue First Quarter 2025 Earnings Release on April 29, 2025

MONTREAL, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL; TSX and NYSE) will report its first quarter 2025 financial and operating results on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. A press release will be issued after markets close, and a conference call is scheduled on that same day at 5:00 PM ET to discuss the […]

Culture

2 h. ago Buy Canadian: 5 exceptional cheesemakers that give a sense of place

These Canadian cheesemakers include a Quebec cheese that placed second among all cheeses in North, Central and South America

Other

2 h. ago Endeavour Silver Corp. Announces Full Exercise and Closing of Over

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Endeavour Silver Corp. (“Endeavour” or the “Company”) (TSX: EDR, NYSE: EXK) is pleased to announce that, further to its prospectus offering of common shares of the Company (“Common Shares”) which closed on April 8, 2025 (the “Offering”), the Underwriters (as defined below) have exercised their over-allotment […]

Other

2 h. ago PolicyMe Announces $30 Million CAD in Funding and Expanded Product Suite, Transforming Digital Insurance

PolicyMe has expanded from Life Insurance into a new Health & Dental offering and introduces an end-to-end white-labeled platform, advancing its mission to make insurance more effortless for Canadians. TORONTO — PolicyMe, Canada’s leading digital insurance provider, announced $30 million CAD in additional funding—secured through multiple tranches of equity and debt financing between 2023 and […]

Economics

2 h. ago Grocery and drugstore retailer Metro reports Q2 profit and sales up from year ago

MONTREAL — Metro Inc. reported a second-quarter profit of $220.0 million, up from $187.1 million a year ago, as its sales rose 5.5 per cent. The grocery and drugstore retailer said Wednesday its profit amounted to 99 cents per diluted share for the 12-week period ended March 15, up from 83 cents per diluted share […]

Other

2 h. ago SunOpta Inc. Schedules First Quarter 2025 Financial Results Release and Conference Call

MINNEAPOLIS — SunOpta Inc. (“SunOpta” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:STKL) (TSX:SOY), an innovative and sustainable manufacturer fueling the future of food, today announced that the Company will issue financial results for the first quarter ended March 29, 2025 after the markets close on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Following the release, SunOpta will host a conference call […]

Culture

2 h. ago Posthaste: Bank of Canada must cut rates deeper to salvage rocky housing market, say economists

Interest rates remain too high to turbocharge the sector, which is a major contributor to Canada's economy

Other

2 h. ago Older Arizona voters are closely watching Trump’s tariffs – and their retirement accounts

SUN CITY, Ariz. (AP) — Susan Hemphill said she’s always been frugal with her spending. But the recent volatility in the stock market caused by President Donald Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs and an escalating trade war with China have made her even more cautious. These days, Hemphill is staying closer to home in Sun City, […]

Economics

3 h. ago U.K.’s top court says definition of a woman is based on biological sex and excludes transgender people

LONDON — The U.K. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a woman is someone born biologically female, excluding transgender people from the legal definition in a long-running dispute between a feminist group and the Scottish government. Several women’s groups that supported the appeal celebrated outside court and hailed it as a major victory in their effort […]

Other

3 h. ago New Jersey Transit train engineers reject labor deal with management

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Transit train engineers have rejected a labor agreement with management, raising the potential for a strike or a lockout next month. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen on Tuesday rejected the March deal by a margin of 87%, the union said in a statement. The Railway Labor Act […]

Transport

3 h. ago Iveco Group announces the results of the Annual General Meeting

Turin, 16th April 2025. Iveco Group N.V. (EXM: IVG) (the Company) announces that its shareholders approved all the resolutions proposed by the Board of Directors (the Board) at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held today in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. At the AGM, the shareholders: adopted the 2024 Annual Financial Statements; approved the proposal to distribute […]

Other

3 h. ago American Tungsten Corp. Applauds U.S. Presidential Executive Order to Ensure National Security Through the Assessment of and Securing of Domestic Critical Minerals Supply Chains

Vancouver, BC, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — American Tungsten Corp. (CSE:TUNG) (OTCQB:DEMRF) (FSE:RK9) (“American Tungsten” or the “Company”) applauds U.S. President Donald Trump’s Executive Order seeking to foster a resilient national defense industrial base through the evaluation of critical metals supply chain vulnerabilities, including tungsten. This Executive Order will initiate an investigation to determine […]

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