February 19, 2025
US calls out ‘dangerous’ Chinese helicopter maneuvers as tensions rise over South China Sea
A Chinese military helicopter flew within 10 feet (3 meters) of a Philippine patrol plane over the South China Sea on Tuesday, in what observers said was the second incident of potentially catastrophic behavior by the People’s Liberation Army against foreign aircraft in a week. Tuesday’s incident was witnessed by an Associated Press reporter aboard […]
February 19, 2025
The moment 80 lives were upended – literally – and tragedy was averted during the fiery crash of a Delta flight in Toronto
In the 10th row of Delta Flight 4819, Pete Carlson rested in the window seat just before landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday afternoon, thinking about friends he would see at a paramedics conference where he was scheduled to speak. John Nelson, another passenger in the 10th row of the CRJ900 twin-jet aircraft, […]
February 19, 2025
First Helium
Investor Insight First Helium’s scalable development strategy, differentiated by a multi-commodity approach and supported by a well-defined project roadmap, positions it as a potential leader in helium production within North America. Overview First Helium (TSXV:HELI,OTCQB:FHELF,FRA:2MC) is a Canadian company focusing on exploring and developing helium resources in Alberta, Canada. The company’s primary asset is the […]
February 19, 2025
How to Invest in Biotechnology (Updated 2024)
Investors interested in the life science sector are well aware of the importance of biotechnology. From finding cures for diseases to feeding future generations, many areas of day-to-day life are influenced by players in the biotechnology space, and expert projections show the industry’s future looks bright. But how can investors gain exposure to biotechnology? Here’s […]
February 19, 2025
Medicaid becomes flashpoint in House debate over Trump budget bill
Medicaid is quickly emerging as a political lightning rod as House Republicans negotiate on a massive bill to advance President Donald Trump’s agenda. Some Republican lawmakers are worried about the level of spending cuts being sought by fiscal hawks to offset the cost of Trump’s policies, arguing the current deal could force potentially unworkable cuts […]
February 19, 2025
Elon Musk’s budget-slashing hits political reality of suffering Americans
Nearly everyone agrees that the federal government has become this bloated monster that needs to be cut down to size. The massive bureaucracy, attacked by some as evil, is absurdly overstaffed and wastes massive amounts of money. What President Trump is doing in trying to shrink the size of government is popular – even if […]
February 19, 2025
From tariffs to DOGE, what companies are saying about the impact of MAGA policies
During Mettler-Toledo’s earnings call earlier this month, executives found themselves fielding a barrage of questions about one key topic: tariffs. The Ohio-based maker of industrial scales and laboratory equipment had already opened the call by breaking down the expected impact from President Donald Trump’s still-evolving trade policy. But when the event transitioned to the question-and-answer portion, the inquiries […]
February 18, 2025
Why is Saudi Arabia hosting talks between the US and Russia?
Saudi Arabia will host top American and Russian officials on Tuesday for a high-stakes rapprochement meeting – a role that underlines the kingdom’s aspirations to become a global actor capable of successfully mediating international conflicts. Another likely aim: added leverage for Riyadh in future talks on the fate of postwar Gaza. The location for these […]
February 18, 2025
Israel keeps some troops in southern Lebanon in defiance of withdrawal deadline
The Israeli military is keeping troops at five southern Lebanese posts despite a Tuesday withdrawal deadline and Hezbollah warnings that Israel is violating a ceasefire agreement. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will, for the time being, remain at the outposts in Lebanon “so we can continue to defend our residents and to make sure there’s […]
February 18, 2025
AI Defines 18 New Gold Targets at Music Well
Augustus Minerals (ASX: AUG; “Augustus” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the results from the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms to generate and predict gold targets within the Company’s Music Well project. SensOre consultants have applied artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and other processing techniques using both public and proprietary datasets over […]
February 18, 2025
Deadly Illegal Gold Mine Collapse in Mali Kills Dozens
A deadly mine collapse in Western Mali’s Kayes region has left at least 40 people dead. The BBC reported that the accident occurred on Saturday (February 15) near the towns of Kéniéba and Dabia, areas known for their rich gold deposits, but also notorious for informal, unregulated mining. This disaster marks the second fatal mining […]
February 18, 2025
Acting head of Social Security quits after clash with DOGE over data: Report
The acting head of the Social Security Administration (SSA) quit her job over the weekend after butting heads with the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), over efforts to access certain sensitive government records, according to reports. The Washington Post reported that three people familiar with Michelle King’s departure said on Monday that she […]