Just days before president-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, preparations were being made for a ceremony funded by a record number of corporate donations from tech, AI, and crypto industries. The $170 million raised so far for Trump’s second inaugural fund has surpassed Biden and Obama’s totals, with companies like Boeing, Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Uber donating $1 million each. Other donors include Chevron, Goldman Sachs, Toyota, and Ripple, with contributions ranging from $1 million to $5 million. The donations are seen as a way to gain favour with the incoming administration and build relationships with key stakeholders for the next four years.
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Inquest to be held into 2020 death of New Brunswick mining worker in northwestern Ontario
The Ontario coroner has announced an inquest into the 2020 death of 64-year-old Edouard Gallant, a New Brunswick mining worker who was killed at Lac des Iles Mine when struck by blasted ore. This incident led to significant fines against the mining company and contractor involved, alongside the recent confirmation of COVID-19 cases linked to the mine's operations. Want More Context? 🔎
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