13 h. ago Smackover Lithium’s South West Arkansas Project Receives Special Designation as a Priority Transparency Critical Mineral Project From the Trump Administration

LEWISVILLE, Ark., April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Smackover Lithium, a Joint Venture (“JV”) between Standard Lithium Ltd. (“Standard Lithium” or the “Company”) (TSXV:SLI) (NYSE:A:SLI) and Equinor, is proud to announce that its South West Arkansas (“SWA”) Project has been selected as one of the first critical mineral production projects to be advanced under Executive […]

Politics

15 h. ago California mayor suggests giving homeless ‘all the fentanyl they want’ to ‘purge’ problem

A mayor in Southern California is under fire for comments he made about eliminating his city’s homeless population. Lancaster Mayor R. Rex Parris said he wants to wipe out the city’s homeless numbers by giving them “all the fentanyl they want.” He then doubled down on his suggestion, telling KTTV that homeless criminals “need to […]

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16 h. ago How stocks, bonds and other markets have fared so far in 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Global financial markets have been turned upside down this year by President Donald Trump’s burgeoning trade war. Markets are not in full panic, but the double-digit declines in major U.S. stock indexes are testing nerves. U.S. markets had been on a two-year tear coming into 2025, though many believed that stock […]

Economics

19 h. ago Japanese Insurer MS&AD Plans to Invest as Much as $5 Billion to Double US Profits

MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings Inc. plans to invest as much as about ¥700 billion ($5 billion) to expand in the North American market, to meet its goal of doubling operating profits in the region, according to its chief executive officer.

Economics

20 h. ago As federal election enters its final week, Poilievre doubles down on his pitch as change

Both the Liberals and NDP released their costed election commitments over the weekend

Politics

22 h. ago First Acceptance Corporation to Present at the OTCQX Best 50 Virtual Investor Conference on April 24th

The Company invites individual and institutional investors, as well as advisors and analysts, to attend online at VirtualInvestorConferences.com NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Acceptance Corporation (OTCX: FACO), based in Nashville, TN, focused on non-standard personal automobile insurance, today announced that Company leadership will present live at the OTCQX Best 50 Virtual Investor […]

Culture

23 h. ago Company denies flouting safety measures in probe of skyscraper collapse

BANGKOK — A Thai-Chinese company denied Monday allegations its steel rods did not pass safety standard tests after nationwide criticism prompted an investigation into the collapse of a high-rise building under construction after an earthquake last month in Bangkok. Authorities are probing Xin Ke Yuan Steel and another Chinese contractor involved in the construction to […]

Economics

25 h. ago Zymeworks Appoints Dr. Sabeen Mekan as Senior Vice President, Clinical Development

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Zymeworks Inc. (Nasdaq: ZYME), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a diverse pipeline of novel, multifunctional biotherapeutics to improve the standard of care for difficult-to-treat diseases, including cancer, inflammation, and autoimmune disease, today announced that Sabeen Mekan, M.D., has been appointed as Senior Vice President, Clinical Development. […]

Sport

37 h. ago Coup double pour Oscar Piastri au Grand Prix d’Arabie saoudite

Le pilote de McLaren a remporté sa troisième victoire de la saison et s’est emparé de la tête du championnat du monde.

Transport

46 h. ago Defence lawyer offers warning as man gets sent to prison for drug dealing

SARNIA – Kyle Herron’s own lawyer offered him a caution before he was led out of a Sarnia courtroom to serve a three-year prison sentence for drug trafficking. “If he falls back into this conduct next time around, it’ll be probably double the three years,” Robert McFadden said. Herron, 26, was arrested about a year […]

Events

47 h. ago Letters, April 20: Carney offers nothing new from Liberals of last 10 years

Are you concerned about wildfires this year? VOTE IN OUR DAILY ONLINE POLL! SCARED CANADIANS That’s the only explanation why anyone would vote for Mr. Carney as Canada’s next prime minister. There’s only one question you Carney supporters have to ask yourselves. Has your standard of living increased in the last 10 years with the […]

Transport

62 h. ago Lorne Gunter: Poll shows fear a major motivator steering Canada toward disastrous fourth Liberal term

This week, Postmedia and the pollsters Leger released the most disturbing poll of the federal campaign so far. No, not one showing the Liberals under Mark Carney with a double-digit lead. I never believed those polls anyway. I believe the Liberals are ahead, for now. And so long as the Liberals can keep distracting voters […]

Politics

67 h. ago «On va devoir payer»: quels sont les impacts de la décote de crédit et comment le Québec peut

La décote de crédit du Québec par l’agence Standard & Poors (S&P) est à prendre très au sérieux, estime l’économiste et chroniqueur Francis Gosselin.

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68 h. ago Vols de voitures «rapides et efficaces»: un Montréalais coupable de vente de passe

Un serrurier qui a vendu un passe-partout à un agent double pour «gagner du temps» lors de vols d’autos a été déclaré coupable à la cour.

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3 d. ago «Il existe une sorte de loi tacite: en tant que célébrité, vous devez être accessible 24 h/24 et 7 j/7», déplore le chanteur Robbie Williams sur Instagram

Robbie Williams explique pourquoi il refuse parfois de se laisser prendre en photo dans une longue publication Instagram.

Technology

3 d. ago ‘I would have gotten 20 years’: Serena Williams irked by tennis’ dopey double standard

Serena Williams has come out swinging against the tennis’ inconsistency when it comes to its doping suspensions. In a recent interview with People Magazine, the 23-time Grand Slam champion spoke openly about the soft stance taken against Jannik Sinner, who was given a three-month ban for testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs. “If I did that, […]

Sport

3 d. ago Victims identified in fatal double shooting in Toronto’s Riverdale

Toronto police have released the identities of two young men who were the victims of a double fatal shooting in the city's Riverdale neighbourhood earlier this week.

Events

4 d. ago ‘Stay in your own lane’: Critics irked with Alberta transportation ask to kill bike network plan

While the province didn't contribute anything to the nearly $96 million Edmonton project, Devin Dreeshen said the government funds other roads and more coordination is needed.

Sport

4 d. ago Lethbridge police chief has disciplinary hearing over admitted COVID

'I took responsibility and apologized,' said Shahin Mehdizadeh, who agreed that police officers are held to a higher standard than the general public

Events

4 d. ago When king, William could strip royal titles from Harry and Meghan: Report

Since Prince Harry chose to step down from his royal duties to live life in California with his wife and kids, the family could eventually face the prospect of being stripped of their royal titles. A report suggests older brother Prince William could decide to remove “His/Her Royal Highness” from Harry and Meghan once he […]

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