The United States Department of War’s Office of Strategic Capital (OSC) announced today a $725 million conditional loan commitment with Energy Fuels, Inc. to scale the company’s domestic processing of rare earth elements. Together, the OSC investment and additional private capital are intended to support a new, state-of-the-art, U.S.-based rare earth separation and metallization facility. […]
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United States: Florida Man Indicted for Attempted Mass Shooting Targeting Jewish Victims
A federal grand jury in the Southern District of Florida has returned an indictment charging a Florida man with federal hate crime and firearm offenses for allegedly attempting a mass shooting targeting Jewish victims because of their race and religion. According to court records, Forrest Kendall Pemberton, 27, of Gainesville, armed himself with an AR-15-style […]
United States: New Jersey Man Sentenced to More Than 29 Years in Prison for Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material on the Dark Web
A New Jersey man was sentenced yesterday to 350 months in prison for distributing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on a dark web site dedicated to discussing and trafficking in CSAM. “The court’s sentence today holds Drew Holzlein accountable for his role in helping run a community on the dark web dedicated to trafficking in […]
United States: Alleged Ringleader of UFC Terrorist Plot is a Mexican Illegal Alien
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement announcing that the suspected ringleader of the failed terrorist plot against UFC Freedom 250 is a Mexican illegal alien who overstayed a B2 visitor visa. According to local reporting, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) arrested Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez, a Mexican illegal alien, […]
Bill that would mandate AI chip location tracking gains industry support
Half a dozen companies came out in support of the Chips Security Act, which would require location-tracking mechanisms for America’s most advanced computing chips
St. Kitts Launches Stakeholder Consultations to Strengthen Upcoming Cruise Season
Basseterre, St. Kitts, 18 June 2026 — A series of stakeholder engagement meetings has been launched by Hon. Marsha T. Henderson, Minister of Tourism, International Transport, Civil Aviation, Urban Development and Employment, with a focus on evaluating the performance of the current cruise season and preparing strategically for the next. Held on 16 June 2026 […]
Cheaper borrowing costs are out of reach for now. Trump’s Fed chair wants to change that.
Interest rates could go up by the end of the summer, but lower borrowing costs could be on the horizon by year-end.
Trinidad: CAL to introduce daily flights between Guyana and Canada
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Jun 17, CMC – The state-owned Caribbean Airlines (CAL) Wednesday said it will introduce daily non-stop flights between Toronto and Georgetown, effective July 1, this year providing customers with greater flexibility and convenience . “Guyana remains one of the airline’s most important and fastest-growing markets. The introduction of daily Toronto to […]
Barbados: Central Bank Governor apologises over remarks he made during news conference
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Jun 17, CMC – The Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados (CBB), Dr. Kevin Greenidge Wednesday apologised for his remarks made at a news conference earlier this week when he was asked to indicate the cost of the national instant payment platform, BiMPay, that was launched here on Friday night. “My response […]
BVI and Dominican Republic to strengthen food security
TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, Jun. 18, CMC – The government of this British Overseas Territory, has approved the start of formal negotiations with the Dominican Republic to strengthen food security, trade, and broader economic cooperation. Dr Natalio Wheatley This was announced by Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley during his 2026 State of the Territory address. “Government […]