Shares of uranium mining company Uranium Energy (NYSEMKT: UEC) jumped 11% as of 2:50 p.m. EDT Wednesday after The Wall Street Journal reported this morning on how "day traders are driving uranium prices higher." The cost of yellowcake has risen 46% since early August, reported the Journal, hitting $47.10 per pound -- and according to data from TradingMarkets.com, it's up another 3.7% today.
Martine Croxall has not presented on the BBC since March last year but has remained on full pay.
Officials say the two knew each other for 35 years.
A sigh of relief could be heard from the back of the courtroom as 47-year-old Kelly Ovayuak was sentenced to three years in prison.Ovayuak's victim, along with family and friends attended the proceedings in a Yellowknife courtroom Thursday. Ovayuak appeared by video from the Great Slave Correctional Complex.The Tuktoyaktuk man was originally set to go to trial this week for 10 charges including kidnapping and assault, but a last-minute plea deal this week saw him face just two charges: aggravate
In a statement, her family said: ‘She leaves behind an extraordinary legacy across many charities which we will continue in her name.’
TORONTO — The judge overseeing the trial of a man accused of fatally running over a Toronto police officer repeatedly raised concerns over the prosecution’s changing theory of what happened that night and at one point indicated she did not see how a jury could reach a guilty verdict on murder based on evidence presented in court. During legal arguments not heard by the jury, Ontario Superior Court Justice Anne Molloy on several occasions asked the Crown to lay out its narrative for how Umar Zame
The US said a Palestinian state could only be established through negotiations with Israel
As Florida schools face a growing number of book ban attempts, Gov. Ron DeSantis is scaling back policies that made it easier for people to challenge materials in schools. In 2022, DeSantis signed HB 1467, which required elementary schools to provide a searchable list of the books accessible to students in libraries or classrooms and allow for public comment on all new materials. Other recent legislation signed by DeSantis, including the Parental Rights in Education Bill and the Stop WOKE Act, restricts content on race and LGBTQ identities in schools and has further impacted access to classroom materials.
By Kyle Marshall, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward has delegated some of her “Strong Mayor” powers to city council after three councillors requested it. The motion was brought forward by Ward 1 Councillor Kelvin Galbraith, Ward 3 Councillor Rory Nisan, and Ward 4 Councillor Shawna Stolte, during a session of city council on March 19 and was amended during a special council meeting on March 26. Premier Doug Ford and his Conservatives have given Strong Mayor
In flurry of activity late on Thursday, full jury of 12 selected in fomer president’s historic criminal trial
West Ham 1-1 Bayer Leverkusen (1-3 agg.): Jeremie Frimpong’s late equaliser on the night sealed the German side’s spot in the Europa League semi-finals - but they were given a scare by the Hammers
Proposals aim to ‘rebuild human bridges between young Europeans on both sides of the Channel’
Actor was in the middle of filming season 25 of the long-running police procedural when she was approached by a young girl
Alberta plans to rename the province's default electricity rate option and set new requirements for utility providers to inform customers about the option to switch to a competitive contract.In Alberta's deregulated electricity market, there are dozens of companies that provide electricity to homes and businesses. But if consumers don't set up a contract, they're placed on the regulated rate option, or RRO — a variable rate that changes each month, based on the price of electricity.Affordability
West Ham were knocked out of the Europa League, despite threatening to end Bayer Leverkusen’s season-long unbeaten run in a 1-1 draw. David Moyes’ side went into the second leg of the quarter-final tie at the London Stadium needing to overturn a two-goal deficit, after they were beaten in Germany a week ago, and they threatened to do just that. Michail Antonio pulled one back in a brilliant first-half performance from West Ham, as Leverkusen, crowned Bundesliga champions on Sunday, looked increasingly rattled.
TORONTO — The fate of a man accused of fatally running over a Toronto police officer is now in the hands of the jury. Umar Zameer has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the death of Det. Const. Jeffrey Northrup. Northrup died on July 2, 2021 after he was hit by a vehicle in an underground parking garage at Toronto City Hall. At the heart of the case is whether Zameer meant to hit Northrup – or even knew it happened – and whether he knew Northrup and his partner, who were in plain cloth
The "Tomorrow 2" rapper was pulled over by police after she allegedly made a U-turn at a solid red light
Mohamed Salah’s early penalty raised hopes of an unlikely comeback.
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Thursday, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill to make it happen as soon as the coming school year. Under HB 931, both public and charter schools can adopt a volunteer chaplain program to provide students with additional support services beyond guidance counselors. Districts would have to inform parents that chaplains are present, their services, and any religious affiliation. Students would need written parental consent to access them. The idea was controversial during the 2024 legislative session. Both the state House and Senate chambers were split on the measure.
Omaha police are warning parents not to leave their kids unattended in downtown parks.
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