Leftist Celebs Demand More Money-Losing Movies After Participant Media Forced to Close
Participant Media, which for 20 years has been producing left-wing films that no one wants to see, was forced to shut down and lay off 100 people in April. Today, many left-wing celebrities are demanding that Hollywood make more of these expensive “issue” films. The open letter included George Clooney, Martin Sheen, Ava DuVernay, Alyssa […]
Anti-Israel organizers at George Washington University issue new demand as campus takeover reaches 13th day
Anti-Israel activists at George Washington University in Washington, D.C., are calling on administrators not to call the police to remove a camp that has been left on campus for 13 days. Protesters at GWU’s U-yard erected tents at the campsite and raised Palestinian flags. They also defaced a statue of former President George Washington, for […]
Tyson Foods’ shares tumble 9% as inflation crimps meat demand
Meat processing giant Tyson’s stock price plunged more than 9% after the company said persistent inflation reduced consumer appetite for beef, pork and chicken purchases, weighing on second-quarter profits. It was the worst day for stocks since August. Melanie Bouldin, head of Tyson’s prepared foods business, said lingering inflation, which has kept interest rates at […]
We Will Not Agree to Hamas Demand to End the War in Hostage Deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a video statement on Sunday insisting that Israel would not accede to Hamas’ demands for an end to the war as a condition of a deal to release Israeli hostages remaining in Gaza. “Israel is ready and continues to pause the fighting to free the hostages.” “[But] Israel will […]
Lawmakers Demand Probe Into Allegations Of TikTok Using Children To Lobby Congress
House members on Thursday asked the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate allegations that TikTok tried to use children to lobby against legislation targeting the company, according to a letter first obtained by NBC News. requested. Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, both members of the House China Committee, wrote: letter beginning […]
Columbia law students demand exams be canceled over feelings of trauma from police ‘violence’ against anti-Israel protesters
Student editors at the Columbia Law Review called for the exam to be canceled, citing trauma from witnessing and experiencing police “violence” against anti-Israel protesters. students made their own request This was said in a letter sent Thursday after police cleared the university’s Hamilton Hall of pro-Hamas protesters on Tuesday and arrested around 100 people. […]
Copper prices slide from two-year highs but uptrend remains as demand outstrips supply – Kitco NEWS
(Kitco News) – The copper market is experiencing renewed volatility, but analysts believe a perfect storm is forming as rising demand and decreasing supply could push prices to record highs later this year. He points out that this continues to happen. At the beginning of the week, high-grade copper futures for July rose to $4.6945 […]
Apple reports slumping iPhone sales as global demand weakens | Apple
Apple released its financial results on Thursday, revealing that overall revenue has declined due to weak iPhone sales. However, profits exceeded market expectations, and Apple shares rose in after-hours trading. “Apple reported sales of $90.8 billion in the March quarter, including a long time ago in services,” Apple CEO Tim Cook said in a statement […]
Demand for critical minerals drives massive changes in global economy
Competition is intensifying to strengthen global supply chains for metals and minerals essential to the ongoing energy transition. Companies are jockeying for position in changing production networks, and Congress is pushing policies to move mineral processing away from China, where the industry has been concentrated for decades. In the search for mineral resources, everything from […]
Hotel workers plan May Day rally to demand pay hikes after pandemic cuts
Thousands of unionized hotel workers plan to hold rallies in nearly 20 cities on May 1 to demand big pay increases ahead of contract negotiations with major chains. The talks with hotel operators Marriott International, Hilton Worldwide and Hyatt Hotels involve about 40,000 employees seeking new contracts for the first time since the pandemic. Workers […]