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Scream's Melissa Barrera has signed on for new horror movie about killer orcas – and with Deep Blue Sea's director on board, I reckon we're in for a whale of a time
Melissa Barrera is set to take on killer orcas in a new sea-themed horror movie from director Renny Harlin. She joins John Travolta, who's been attached to the project since May 2025, Álvaro Mel (A Perfect Story) and the former's daughter Ella...
Trump Is Effortlessly Destroying Washington’s International Influence
October 7, 2025 With Congress compliant, the Supreme Court complicit, and media corporations compromised, Trump has forged a clear path to international irrelevance. Edit Ad Policy President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House on...
Fishermen call for EU trade sanctions against overfishing
The fishing industry has called for trade sanctions against non-EU countries overfishing mackerel - one of Ireland's most valuable fish stocks. A spokesperson for the European Commission told RTÉ News that mackerel fishing "would almost certainly"...
Energy Transition Minerals gets judicial approval to buy Spanish tin-tantalum-niobium mine
A Spanish insolvency court has ruled that ETM is the preferred and successful buyer for the Penouta mine. Pic: Getty Images Court approves ETM’s €5.2m acquisition of Spain’s Penouta critical minerals mine EU’s only developed tin-tantalum-niobium...
Spanish court greenlights ETM mine deal
Court approves ETM's €5.2m acquisition of Spain's Penouta critical minerals mine EU's only developed tin-tantalum-niobium project was producing until October 2024 Company seeks to bring mine back into production as soon as possible to unlock...
America’s Energy Policy Is Running on Empty
Don’t get us wrong. We favor a coherent, forward looking national energy policy. One that limits our dependence on foreign resources for reasons of national security, encourages economical use of affordable energy, and helps build a financially...
Arkansas voters have local ballot issues to decide in November election
Voters in a handful of Arkansas communities have special elections to decide November 18, and some may be holding unique school "elections" because of recent changes in state law. Arkansas law limits cities and counties in Arkansas to holding...
US govt secures 10% stake in Trilogy, S32 Alaskan copper
The United States Department of War has secured a 10% stake in Trilogy Metals (NYSE: TMQ, TSX: TMQ) through a US$35.6 million investment targeting Alaska's Ambler Mining District. Ambler's mineral wealth gives Washington direct exposure to copper,...
The Countries Courting Trump With Critical Minerals
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese became the latest leader to use critical minerals as a fast-track into U.S. President Donald Trump’s good graces, signing a deal during his visit to Washington on Monday that will give the United States...
Rising Seas and Sinking Cities Signal a Coastal Crisis in China
A Rutgers study of geological records shows sea level increasing the fastest in 4,000 years, highlighting need for global and local action A team of scientists led by Rutgers researchers has uncovered evidence showing modern sea level rise is...
Northwest Missouri State instructor Jason Offutt publishes 20th book on folklore monsters
Dr. Lance Tatum, President | Northwest Missouri State UniversityDr. Lance Tatum, President | Northwest Missouri State University A senior instructor at Northwest Missouri State University is marking the publication of his 20th book. Jason Offutt,...
US Government in talks to buy stake in Critical Metals
The US Government is reportedly in talks to acquire a stake in Critical Metals Corporation as part of an initiative to enhance its control over critical minerals. This potential deal would provide Washington with a direct interest in the Tanbreez...
Critical Metals to acquire a controlling interest in Tanbreez
Critical Metals Corp., a leading critical minerals mining company, today announced that it has amended its agreement to acquire the Tanbreez Greenland Rare Earth Mine from Rimbal Pty Ltd. , a company controlled by geologist and project founder...
Trilogy Metals Shares Rocket as US Government Takes Stake in Alaska Project
The US government is making a rare direct investment in a Canadian mining company, taking a 10 percent stake in Vancouver-based Trilogy Metals (TSX:TMQ,ARCA:TMQ) as part of a US$35.6 million deal to accelerate the development of Alaska’s Upper...
POINT-COUNTERPOINT: Land grab comments a negotiation tactic
Only a few weeks into Trump’s second term, it may feel like American imperialism is back on the table. Trump’s comments about Greenland, Panama, Canada, and most recently Gaza, have sent the left and the media reeling. × Javascript is required for...
From today, you can vote in advance in the local elections. Candidate lists have been published
Residents across Denmark, including internationals, can begin voting early in the municipal and regional council elections from today. Early voting (or advance voting) will continue until 14 November, ahead of the election day on 18 November 2025....
The Embarrassing Demotion of Europe
When the head of the largest military alliance in the world calls the president of the United States “daddy,” you’d be forgiven for thinking that it’s all over for the functional independence, much less dignity, of the subordinate children. The...
Trump admin stakes trigger 100%+ gains in Lithium Americas, Trilogy Metals stocks
Lithium Americas and Trilogy Metals have delivered two of the biggest stock market rallies of the year, after the Trump administration confirmed that it was taking equity positions in both of the Canadian mining companies. According to data from...
Japan summer, marquee events in Silversea's 27/28
Silversea's voyage collection, spanning second half 2027 and first half 2028, includes 271 classic voyages and 143 expeditions to more than 600 destinations, with 30 maiden calls. Among the highlights are Silversea’s debut summer season in Japan,...
Arctic ice tremors reveal the sounds of climate change
The Arctic once froze into silence every winter. Now, that silence is cracking. Ice that used to stay solid through summer melts sooner and returns later. Scientists struggle to predict when the sea ice will vanish completely. But one thing is...