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• Jourdan Closes Final Tranche of Private Placement
  NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES TORONTO, June 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — JOURDAN RESOURCES INC. (TSXV: JOR; FRA: 2JR1) (“Jourdan” or the “Company“) is pleased to announce that it has closed its second and final tranche of a previously announced non-brokered private placement financing of […]
• Money stored in Venmo, other payment apps could be vulnerable, financial watchdog warns.
  NEW YORK (AP) — Customers of Venmo, PayPal and CashApp should not store their money for the long term with these apps because their funds might not be safe during a crisis, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau warned on Thursday. The alert comes several weeks after the failure of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank and […]
• U.S. is opening its first diplomatic post above the Arctic Circle and it will be staffed by a single 'consul'
  The U.S. will open what is known as an “American Presence Post” 217 miles north of the Arctic Circle in a country that is a big ally.
• GQG adds more Nvidia as chipmaker has a 'new leg', says CIO
• Dell Technologies Halted, News Pending
• Here's everything you need to know about the new 'Diablo IV' game about to drop described as 'the most brutal vision' yet
  Early access will be available for players who pre-purchased the digital deluxe or ultimate edition of the game.
• American Airlines' reliance on partners faces test after court ruling
• Russia says US hacked thousands of Apple phones in spy plot
• Biden says Sweden will 'soon' join NATO at U.S. Air Force address
• Apple’s Retail Plans Will Push Company Deeper Into China, Overhaul US Stores
  The iPhone maker aims to add about 50 new or rebuilt stores through 2027, including locations in Shanghai and London.
• New federal proposal aims to stop racial bias in formulas used to value homes
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris said Thursday that federal agencies are taking new steps to stop racial discrimination in appraising home values by proposing a rule intended to ensure that the automated formulas used to price housing are fair. “Everyone should be able to take full advantage of their aspiration and dream of […]
• York University named as one of the world’s leading universities in the 2023 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings
  Community commitment to sustainability underpins top 40 global ranking Toronto, Ont., June 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — York University continues to strengthen its position as a leader in creating a more sustainable and inclusive world, ranking among the world’s top 40 universities for advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as revealed today in […]
• Dogecoin investors accuse Elon Musk of insider trading in amended class-action lawsuit
• In Moldova, Zelenskiy presses NATO bid, seeks interim guarantees
• Oil ends up 2% after 3-day loss; ‘OPEC+ fear’ offsets U.S. supply build 
• US-China tensions expected to dominate Asia security meeting
• 'Stop yelling': Top Chechen fighter scolds Russia's Wagner mercenary chief
• New Mexico imposes oil and gas moratorium on state land near schools
  COUNSELOR, N.M. (AP) — Members of the Navajo community have complained to Samuel Sage for years about the noise and vibrations that rattle their homes. They tell him about the dust kicked up by heavy trucks traveling the surrounding dirt roads and the smells that come from some of the oil and natural gas wells […]
• ChatGPT and Generative AI for Social Media Marketing: Reality, Hype, What's Next, and How to Prepare
  Many social media marketers are already experimenting with generative AI tools. However, these tools aren't the solution for every scenario.
• Aptean Expands Supply Chain Offerings Through Acquisition of TOTALogistix
  Cloud-based TMS streamlines logistics for manufacturers, retailers and distributors ALPHARETTA, Ga., June 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Aptean, a global provider of mission-critical enterprise software solutions, announced the acquisition of TOTALogistix, a leading provider of cloud-based transportation management systems (TMS) to manufacturers, retailers and distributors in North America. The addition of TOTALogistix complements Aptean’s […]
• Ex-Google exec is “screaming” for governments to rein in A.I.’s breakneck development
  Governments need to rein the technology in before it's too late, a former Google executive said.
• Peru's inflation rate dips slightly in May but still above forecast
• Oil rises 3% on US debt ceiling progress, traders on alert for OPEC+ meeting
• An alcohol-free San Francisco mansion is now a hype house for developers making their own AI apps
  For developers looking to pitch their AI and other tech projects to major VCs, Hacker Fellowship Zero offers a haven in San Francisco.
• A 'fake moon' has been following Earth around the sun since 100 BC, and astronomers just noticed
  Asteroid 2023 FW13 appears to be orbiting Earth at first glance, but it turns out that's just a coincidence. It's been trailing us around the sun.
• Apple Aims To Open Or Redo 53 Stores By 2027 In Retail Overhaul - Bloomberg
• Pakistan central bank's forex reserves fall $102 million to $4.09 billion in week ended May 26
• Stocks rise as House passes debt deal: Stock market news today
• US fines British Airways $1.1 million over delayed refunds
• Elon Musk has displaced Bernard Arnault as the world's richest person, as Tesla stock surges and LVMH slumps
  Musk surpassed Arnault as the wealthiest person on the planet on Wednesday, after Paris-listed LVMH shares fell nearly 3%.
• Dollar General customers are increasingly looking for 'items at or below the $1 price point' amid economic slowdown, CEO says
  Dollar General reported lower-than-expected earnings. Small tax refunds and inflation are behind the dollar store's performance.
• Bay FC Is Born: National Women’s Soccer League Club Representing the Bay Area Unveils Name and Identity to Unite Northern California
  Bay FC to Host Community Celebration and Fan Festival Saturday, June 3 at the Presidio Main Parade Lawn in San Francisco Ticket Deposits Now Open for 2024 Season at BayFC.com SAN FRANCISCO — The National Women’s Soccer League expansion club starting play in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2024 today unveiled its name, […]
• Circle to launch ‘official version’ of USDC natively on Arbitrum
• Getty asks London court to stop UK sales of Stability AI system
• Elon Musk told Chinese Tesla workers in a late night speech that their hard work 'warms my heart' — 6 weeks after some complained about bonus cuts
  Elon Musk previously praised Tesla's 20,000 staff at the Shanghai Gigafactory for "burning the 3 a.m. oil." Around 100 attended his speech Wednesday.
• US Senate will stay in session until debt ceiling bill passed -Schumer
• The Senate is racing to meet the looming debt ceiling deadline before a catastrophic default as they vow to 'keep working until the job is done'
  “There is no good reason, none, to bring this process down to the wire.”
• Tesla Quietly Increases U.S. EV Discounts; Elon Musk Doesn't Unveil New Model 3
• Fitbit Sense 2 vs. Versa 4: Which fitness smartwatch is best for you?
  Fitbit's Sense 2 and Versa 4 smartwatches are some of the brand's most recent wearables. Here's how they compare.
• Goldman Sachs to cut more jobs, eyes sharp fall in markets revenue
• The Senate just passed a bill to block student-loan forgiveness and immediately end the payment pause
  The House passed the bill to block student-debt relief last week, and it now heads to Biden's desk. The president said he will veto the legislation.
• 5 simple ways to stay healthy, avoid sickness, and feel energized during your next business trip
  Health and travel experts recommend tips for staying healthy while business-traveling, including staying hydrated and doing low-impact exercises.
• Air Canada technical issue stabilizing, but airline says to expect more flight delays
  Air Canada says its communicator system has begun to stabilize after experiencing technical problems on Thursday morning, but travellers are still expected to face delays and cancellations before it is back fully up and running. The Montreal-based airline advised travellers to check the status of their flights online amid delays caused by an IT issue […]
• You can buy more Yeezys today, if you can get past the app crashes and error messages
  Customers voiced their displeasure with the Adidas Confirmed app online. Users reported error messages, app crashes, and not being able to log in.
• Ford Motor Co sues Blue Cross Blue Shield in antitrust case over ‘astronomical’ profit
• Airbnb sues New York City over new short-term rental law
• Exxon and Chevron investors shoot down climate proposals after a year a record profits
  Exxon and Chevron investors rejected climate-change proposals after a year of record profits at the oil giants.
• Mark Zuckerberg shows off $499 Quest 3 just four days before Apple is expected to announce a rival headset costing around $3,000
  Mark Zuckerberg announced the Quest 3 headset is coming this fall, four days before Apple's WWDC conference where it's expected to announce a rival.
• OpenAI CEO Sam Altman finally watched 'Ex Machina,' a movie in which a rich tech billionaire creates dangerously smart AI
  Sam Altman says "everyone" told him to watch "Ex Machina," a film about an AI-powered robot that came out eight years ago.
• HPQ Silicon GEN3 QRR Pilot Plant Produces 3N+ Silicon (99.92% Si) in a Single Step
  MONTREAL, June 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HPQ Silicon Inc. (“HPQ” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: HPQ) (OTCQX: HPQFF) (FRA: O08), a technology company specializing in green engineering processes for silica and silicon material production, announces the successful validation of a crucial milestone that demonstrates the capabilities of our proprietary technology, the PUREVAPTM Quartz Reduction Reactor (QRR) process. Our […]