48 m. 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

56 m. 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

87 m. 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

93 m. ago Tech shares fall after Nvidia says new U.S. controls on exports of AI chip will cost it $5.5 billion

BANGKOK — Shares in computer chip makers slumped early Wednesday after Nvidia said tighter U.S. government controls on exports of computer chips used for artificial intelligence will cost it an extra $5.5 billion. The company, which announced Monday that it will produce its artificial intelligence super computers in the United States for the first time, […]

Economics

97 m. 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

1 hour ago ‘Cobra Kai’ star Courtney Henggeler quits Hollywood: ‘We were living off crumbs’

'After 20-plus years of fighting the good fight in the acting business, I hung up my gloves on Friday'

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2 h. ago Big Bets on Speculative Carbon Capture Tech Ignore Today’s Solutions

Investors and buyers are backing futuristic carbon cleanup technologies rather than ones working at scale now.

Transport

3 h. ago South Africa to Court Middle East Investors for Infrastructure Push

South Africa plans to open its first overseas office for its infrastructure development agency in the Middle East, aiming to tap into the region’s deep-pocketed investors to fund energy, water and logistics projects.

Economics

3 h. ago Trump Energy Boss’s Company Plunging 40% Is a Warning for US Oil Production

Energy Secretary Chris Wright says Donald Trump’s administration is giving the “green light” to more US oil production, but the signal from the fracking company he used to run is flashing bright red.

Economics

3 h. ago Revolutionizing Health Tech: ITEN and Baracoda Join Forces to Power Next

PARIS — In a world where health and sustainability increasingly intersect, ITEN and Baracoda are forging a path toward innovation. ITEN, a leading innovator and manufacturer in micro solid state battery technology, and Baracoda, a daily healthtech pioneer, are proud to announce their collaboration, bringing unparalleled energy efficiency to the next generation of health tracking […]

Science

3 h. ago New Abacus Data Poll Reveals that Most Canadians See Cannabis as a Key Pillar of Canada’s Economic Future

Clear majority believes Canada’s $7.4 billion legal cannabis industry should be empowered to grow amid rising global trade tensions TORONTO — Organigram Global Inc. (NASDAQ: OGI) (TSX: OGI), (the “Company” or “Organigram”), Canada’s #1 cannabis company by market share, today released new public opinion data showing strong national support for growing Canada’s economy through homegrown […]

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3 h. ago Study suggests CT scans could cause 100,000 more cancer cases in U.S.

Dr. Rebecca Smith-Bindman says the imaging technique is useful in many cases, but cautions that it's not always necessary

Science

4 h. ago Honda to Shift Production of Civic From Japan to US on Tariffs

Honda Motor Co. plans to move production of its hybrid Civic from Japan to the US in response to President Donald Trump’s tariffs on imported cars.

Economics

5 h. ago Luxury Flat, $30,000 Golf Set Sink India Stock After 3,600% Jump

Gensol Engineering Ltd.’s shares fell to their lowest in nearly three years Wednesday after India’s market regulator barred the firm’s founders from the securities market over alleged funds diversion.

Economics

5 h. ago Europe’s Nuclear Plants Are Being Sidelined by Green Power Surge

The days have only just started to get longer, but renewables output is already so strong that it’s forcing Europe’s nuclear reactors to make costly adjustments.

Economics

6 h. ago Acuity Knowledge Partners Appoints Kelvin Cheema as Managing Director, Global Transformation & Change and Interim Global CIO

LONDON — Acuity Knowledge Partners (Acuity), a leading provider of bespoke research, analytics, talent and technology solutions to the financial services industry, announced today the appointment of Kelvin Cheema as Managing Director, Global Transformation & Change and Interim Global Chief Information Officer. Kelvin is tasked with driving technology leadership, an ambitious, company-wide digital transformation initiative […]

Culture

6 h. ago E3 Lithium Provides Demonstration Plant Progress Update, Reminder of Webinar Today at 9am MT

CALGARY, Alberta — E3 LITHIUM LTD. (TSXV: ETL) (FSE: OW3) (OTCQX: EEMMF), “E3”, “E3 Lithium” or the “Company,” a leader in Canadian lithium, is pleased to provide a progress update on its Demonstration Facility (“Demo Facility”) which is planned to be commissioned in 2025. As previously announced on Feb 25, 2025, the Demo Facility will […]

Technology

7 h. ago Seven Rare Earth Metals That China Is Weaponizing Against the US

From fighter planes to nuclear reactor rods and smartphones, rare earth minerals are vital to a wide array of products. As geopolitical and trade tensions rise, China’s dominance of both mining and processing means these niche metals have become a cudgel to use against opponents.

Culture

9 h. ago QpiAI Announces Dawn of Quantum Era in India With 25 Qubit Quantum Computer

QpiAI announces India’s most powerful quantum computer, code-named Indus Quantum Computer. QpiAI has a roadmap to extend to 64 (code-named Kaveri), 128 (code-named Ganges), and 1000 qubits (code-named Everest) NISQ quantum computers with applications in scientific research, simulations, healthcare, and education by 2025, 2027, and 2028. Furthermore, it has a roadmap for fault-tolerant quantum computers […]

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9 h. ago Axis Announces Proposed Going Private Transaction and Early Warning Disclosure

TORONTO — Axis Auto Finance Inc. (“Axis” or the “Company“) today announced that it will hold a special meeting of shareholders on May 30, 2025 at which shareholders will be asked to approve a special resolution to complete a going private transaction. In accordance with the shareholder approval received at the meeting of shareholders held […]

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