AI Market Forecast: Top Trends for AI in 2026
Artificial intelligence (AI) has cemented its role as a key sector for investors, but its path forward is shifting. Several catalysts, including sustained AI infrastructure spending and US Federal Reserve…
EXCLUSIVE: OIG report shows major turnaround in Social Security Administration’s phone service under Trump
The Social Security Administration’s (SSA) internal watchdog has confirmed that the agency’s publicly reported phone service data was accurate and that performance improved during fiscal year 2025, according to a…
DOJ appeals dismissal of James, Comey criminal cases in long-shot legal gamble
The Justice Department on Monday appealed the dismissal of its criminal cases against former FBI director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, making good on its vow…
Pentagon taps Musk’s xAI to boost sensitive government workflows, support military operations
The Department of War announced Monday that the Pentagon is partnering with Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem to deploy Grok across its government systems. The agency said the ‘frontier‑grade’ capabilities…
FCC announces ban on new Chinese-made drones over national security concerns
The Federal Communications Commission announced on Monday that it would ban new foreign-made drones, citing national security concerns. The FCC said it was adding uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and their…
China’s phony conviction of Jimmy Lai is a warning
For Americans wondering about the future of China and its relationship with the West, the latest verdict in the Jimmy Lai case proves an ominous harbinger of Hong Kong’s continued…
Laurion Announces Closing Of Private Placement Of Flow-Through Units
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Lundin to Sell Eagle Nickel-Copper Mine and Humboldt Mill to Talon Metals
Lundin Mining (TSX:LUN,OTC Pink:LUNMF) has agreed to sell its Eagle mine and Humboldt mill in Michigan to Talon Metals (TSX:TLO,OTCID:TLOFF), pivoting its US-based operations to focus on domestic supply. The…
Lithium Market 2025 Year-End Review
The global lithium market endured a bruising 2025, with persistent oversupply and softer-than-expected electric vehicle (EV) demand driving prices for the battery metal to multi-year lows. Lithium carbonate prices in…
Nickel Price Forecast: Top Trends for Nickel in 2026
Nickel prices were stagnant in 2025, trading around US$15,000 per metric ton (MT) for much of the year. The metal’s primary price motivation stemmed from persistent oversupply from Indonesian operations.…