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Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Sherrill, Whitman join thousands at 'No Kings' protest in Morristown
MORRISTOWN − Standing on the steps of Town Hall in a history-rich suburb where Gen. George Washington once sheltered his troops during the "hard winter" of 1779-80, Mayor Tim Dougherty looked over a crowd of thousands that braved a rainy Saturday morning to attend one of about 2,000 "No Kings" protests scheduled across the United States. "Wow, look at this crowd, right?" Dougherty said. "This is what we do in Morristown. This has been happening for a couple of hundred years here." Organizers nationwide staged a "No Kings Nationwide Day of Defiance" to decry what they say is President Donald Trump's attempt to "stage a spectacle of strength" in Washington, D.C., during the Army's 250th Birthday Parade. That multi-million-dollar, taxpayer-funded parade, said to include heavy tanks and armored vehicles, was not been billed as a birthday celebration for the president, but Trump has over the years expressed his desire for a large military parade in the U.S., and told NBC in May the parade's cost was "peanuts." Both the parade and the protests were staged on Flag Day. In Morristown and elsewhere, protestors such as Morris County Democratic Committee Chair Amalia Duarte claimed the flag for their cause. "It is the day on which, back on June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress adopted the beautiful stars and stripes," she said. "We also love our country, and we love our flag. That flag represents a grassroots movement 250 years ago to overthrow a tyrant. It represents our founders, who fought to break away from kings." Rep. Mikie Sherrill, who represents Morristown in Washington and is now the Democratic nominee for governor, picked up on the Revolutionary vibe of the soggy crowd as it waved protest signs and loudly chanted her name. "Right here in Morristown, we know in 1776 this nation decided we were not going to be ruled by a king," she said. "We were going to be ruled by the people of this country. And when it looked like our nation would be over before it began, Washington crossed the Delaware, fought the battles of Trenton and Princeton, and we held the line here in New Jersey." Turning to the gubernatorial campaign trail, Sherrill took a few jabs at Republican nominee Jack Cittarelli and then introduced a surprise guest - former two-term Republican Gov. Christine Todd Whitman. "There has only been one female governor in the entire state of New Jersey. And she's standing right here," Sherrill said, getting an embrace from Whitman. "I'd like to join that club." The enthusiastic audience sang along to protest songs and also saw supportive videos from senators Cory Booker and Andy Kim on two large-screen TVs set up on the Town Hall steps. Sign messages ranged from "No Cons, No Clowns" and "Only Lady Liberty Wears a Crown in America" to a Grateful Dead-inspired "Make America Grateful Again." About 15 nuns from the Sisters of Charity order and nearby Saint Elizabeth University waved signs stating "Hands Off" and "Justice Peace Earth." Sister Marion Scranton said., "We always are on the side of the poor, looking for justice and peace in this fractured world." Some groups - including members of NJ 11th For Change - arrived at the protest after marching across town from Burnham Park and a statue of Thomas Paine, author of "Common Sense" and a Founding Father of the American Revolution.A heavy police presence remained mostly on the periphery during the protest, which ended around noon. A drone was deployed overhead to monitor the peaceful event. Large utility trucks were positioned to stop traffic on South Street and detour it around a full city block. Organizers and police estimated the crowd in Morristown at 3,000 to 4,000, filling the Town Hall lawn and extending across the street to the ironically named Kings grocery store. Sherrill arrived in Morristown after attending a similar protest in her hometown of Montclair that drew a similar crowd of "thousands," according to her campaign staff. A smaller crowd was seen in the state capital of Trenton, where attendees estimated a crowd of about 1,000 outside the statehouse. In Morris County, a smaller protest was staged in Denville. More than 30 No Kings protests were scheduled in New Jersey. Additional North Jersey locations included Paramus, Teaneck, Caldwell, Rutherford, Bloomfield, Glen Ridge, South Orange, Jersey City and Newark. While protests happened nationwide, all coordinated "No Kings" protests in Minnesota were canceled after two state lawmakers and their spouses were shot earlier in the day. This article originally appeared on Thousands attend No Kings protest in Morristown with Sherrill, Whitman
CBS News
11-06-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
"No Kings" protest planned for St. Paul, Minnesota, as part of nationwide movement
Protesters plan to march through Minnesota's capital city on Saturday as part of nationwide counterprogramming to President Trump's planned military parade in Washington, D.C. Organizers of "No Kings: Nationwide Day of Defiance" call it a "a national day of action and mass mobilization in response to the increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption of the Trump administration." Protests are planned across the country, with the St. Paul event set to start at St. Paul College at 11 a.m. At noon, attendees will march to the State Capitol, where they'll hold a rally starting at 1 p.m. Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan plan to attend, along with Attorney General Keith Ellison, activist and civil rights attorney Nekima Levy Armstrong and others. The event is organized locally by Indivisible Twin Cities, MN 50501, Women's March Minnesota and the Minnesota AFL-CIO. Other "No Kings" events are planned across Minnesota, as well. Mr. Trump's parade will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Army, and also lands on his 79th birthday. The Army said it will include 6,600 soldiers, about 150 vehicles and 50 aircraft. Army officials said the Army is not expected to officially recognize Mr. Trump's birthday. In April, there was a similar nationwide protest chain, dubbed "Hands Off." Organizers of that event accused Mr. Trump and Elon Musk of "orchestrating an all-out assault on our government, our economy, and our basic rights." In Los Angeles, demonstrators have hit the streets for several straight days to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids in the city. Mr. Trump has deployed the National Guard and Marines in response to the protests.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Defiance Launches PLTZ: The First 2X Short ETF for Palantir Technologies Inc.
Defiance Launches PLTZ: The First 2X Short ETF for Palantir Technologies Inc. MIAMI, June 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Defiance ETFs announces the launch of the Defiance Daily Target 2X Short PLTR ETF (Ticker: PLTZ), the first 2X short single-stock ETF designed to provide amplified daily inverse exposure to Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: PLTR). Founded in 2003 to support U.S. intelligence operations, Palantir Technologies Inc. now provides software solutions for complex data environments across the public and private sectors. PLTZ seeks daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to -2 times (-200%) the daily percentage change of Palantir's common stock price. The Fund offers active traders a tactical tool to express bearish views on Palantir's short-term movements—without the need for margin accounts or complex derivatives. For more information, visit The Fund is not intended to be used by, and is not appropriate for, investors who do not intend to actively monitor and manage their portfolios. The Fund pursues a daily inverse leveraged investment objective, which means that the Fund is riskier than alternatives that do not use leverage or short strategies because the Fund magnifies the inverse performance of the Underlying Security. An investment in PLTZ is not an investment in Palantir Technologies Inc. About Defiance ETFs Founded in 2018, Defiance is at the forefront of ETF innovation. Defiance is a leading ETF issuer specializing in thematic, income, and leveraged ETFs. Our first-mover leveraged single-stock ETFs empower investors to take amplified positions in high-growth companies, providing precise leverage exposure without the need to open a margin account. IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES Defiance ETFs LLC is the ETF sponsor. The Fund's investment adviser is Tidal Investments, LLC ('Tidal' or the 'Adviser'). The Fund's investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses must be considered carefully before investing. The prospectus and summary prospectus contain this and other important information about the investment company. Please read the prospectus and / or summary prospectus carefully before investing. Hard copies can be requested by calling 833.333.9383. Investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible. As an ETF, the funds may trade at a premium or discount to NAV. Shares of any ETF are bought and sold at market price (not NAV) and are not individually redeemed from the Fund. A portfolio concentrated in a single industry or country, may be subject to a higher degree of risk. There is no guarantee that the Fund's investment strategy will be properly implemented, and an investor may lose some or all of its investment. Total return represents changes to the NAV and accounts for distributions from the fund. PLTR Risks: The Fund invests in swap contracts and options that are based on the share price of PLTR. This subjects the Fund to certain of the same risks as if it owned shares of PLTR even though it does not. Indirect Investment Risk. PLTR is not affiliated with the Trust, the Fund, or the Adviser, or their respective affiliates and is not involved with this offering in any way and has no obligation to consider your Shares in taking any corporate actions that might affect the value of Shares. PLTR Good Performance Risk. PLTR may meet or exceed its publicly announced expectations or guidelines regarding its business, which could potentially lead to a rise in the share price of the Underlying Security. PLTR regularly provides guidance concerning its anticipated financial and business performance, including sales and production projections, future revenues, gross margins, profitability, and cash flows. Industry Recognition and Analyst Coverage Risk. Positive recognition from industry analysts, awards for product excellence, or inclusion in prestigious industry reports can enhance PLTR's reputation and credibility among investors. Risks from Industry Growth and PLTR's Business Success. PLTR develops software platforms designed to integrate data, enhance decision-making, and support operations for both commercial enterprises and government agencies, including the defense and intelligence sectors. PLTR has the potential for significant growth driven by increasing demand for advanced data analytics, artificial intelligence, and national security-related software solutions. Additional Risks: Compounding and Market Volatility Risk. 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Typically, a rise in interest rates causes a decline in the value of fixed-income securities owned by the Fund. New Fund Risk. The Fund is a recently organized management investment company with no operating history. As a result, prospective investors do not have a track record or history on which to base their investment decisions. Diversification does not ensure a profit nor protect against loss in a declining market. Brokerage Commissions may be charged on trades. Distributed by Foreside Fund Services, LLC Contact Information David Hanono info@ 833.333.9383 A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Defiance Silver Signs Long-Term Access Agreement at Tepal
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 3, 2025) - Defiance Silver Corp. (TSXV: DEF) (FSE: D4E) (WKN: A1JQW5) ("Defiance" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that through its subsidiary, Geologix Mexico S.A. de C.V., it has successfully secured a long-term surface access agreement (the "Agreement") for its 100%-owned Tepal Gold-Copper Project, located in Michoacán, Mexico. Surface Rights Agreement HighlightsUnder the terms of the six-year agreement, the Company has secured the right to conduct surface exploration, drilling, and engineering studies at the Tepal Gold-Copper project. Chris Wright, Executive Chairman & CEO of Defiance Silver, commented: "Securing long-term surface access to the Tepal Project represents a key milestone event for Defiance. This is the first formal agreement with the surface landowner, and it provides the certainty we need to advance our exploration and development work, such as: detailed mapping, sampling, and drilling across the North, South, and Tizate zones, while also evaluating new targets within the broader project area." Restructured Option to Acquire Royalty at the Tepal ProjectDefiance is pleased to announce that it has successfully restructured the option agreement (See News Release dated January 16th, 2023) to acquire the 2.5% Net Smelter Return (NSR) royalty associated with its Tepal Gold-Copper project with the project vendor, Minera Tepal S.A. de C.V. The revised payment schedule for the NSR option agreement is USD$75,000/month starting July 1, 2025 through February 1, 2026, and then USD $150,000/month from July 1, 2026 through September 1, 2027. Extension of San Acacio Option PaymentAdditionally, the Company has secured an extension for the final payment of the option agreement on the San Acacio land package at its Zacatecas Silver-Polymetallic project. Defiance through its wholly owned subsidiary, Minera Santa Remy S.A., has, at the Vendor's request, agreed to extend the term of its option to acquire 100% of the San Acacio property in the Zacatecas district. As a result of this amendment, the scheduled payment due March 31, 2025, has now been changed to June 30, 2026 (See October 31st and December 20th, 2024 news for more details). The amendment was signed by both parties and is pending ratification in the presence of a notary public in Mexico City. There were no changes to the economic terms of the option agreement. On behalf of Defiance Silver Corp."Chris Wright"Chairman and CEO For more information, please contact: Investor RelationsTel: +1 (604) 343-4677info@ Suite 2900-550 Burrard StreetVancouver, BCCanadaV6C 0A3 Disclaimer Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward-Looking Information Information contained in this news release which are not statements of historical facts may be "forward-looking information" for the purposes of Canadian securities laws. Such forward-looking information involves risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results, performance, prospects and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward looking information. Forward-looking statements are generally identifiable by use of the words "believe", "expect", "anticipate", "contemplate", "plan", "intend", "continue", "budget", "estimate", "may", "will", "schedule", "understand" or the negative of these words or other variations on these words or comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements relate to, among other things: the Company's ability to complete certain payments in relation to its Tepal and Zacatecas projects. Forward-looking information is necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Defiance, are inherently subject to significant technical, political, business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, which are beyond the Company's ability to control or predict, that may cause the actual results of the Company to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Known and unknown factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information. Factors and assumptions that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations include, among other things and without limitation: political risks associated with the Company's operations in Mexico; the inability of the Company and its subsidiaries to enforce their legal rights in certain circumstances; failure to establish estimated mineral resources; the possibility that future exploration results will not be consistent with the Company's expectations; and other risks disclosed in the Company's public disclosure record on file with the relevant securities regulatory authorities. For additional risk factors, please see the Company's most recently filed Management Discussions & Analysis for its financial year ended June 30, 2024 available on SEDAR+ at There can be no assurances that forward-looking information and statements will prove to be accurate, as many factors and future events, both known, and unknown could cause actual results, performance or achievements to vary or differ materially from the results, performance or achievements that are or may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements contained herein or incorporated by reference. Accordingly, all such factors should be considered carefully when making decisions with respect to Defiance, and prospective investors should not place undue reliance on forward looking information. Forward-looking information in this news release is made as at the date hereof. The Company assumes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking information to reflect changes in assumptions, changes in circumstances or any other events affecting such forward-looking information, except as required by applicable law. About Defiance Silver Corp. Defiance Silver Corp. (TSXV: DEF) (OTCQX: DNCVF) (FSE: D4E) is an exploration and development company advancing the district-scale Zacatecas project, located in the historic Zacatecas Silver District and the Tepal Gold/Copper Project in Michoacán state, Mexico. Defiance is managed by a team of proven mine developers with a track record of exploring, advancing, and developing several operating mines and advanced resource projects. Defiance's corporate mandate is to advance its projects through capital-efficient exploration, focused on resource growth and new mineral discoveries. To view the source version of this press release, please visit
Boston Globe
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Racing into summer, Figawi-style
Jeff Zynda of Quincy downs a shot of Fireball Cinnamon Whisky with other crew members of Defiance on the docks. Consider it 'Opening Day' for the summer season, and the sailors come to compete from all over the Northeast for the three-day weekend. 'It's like a reunion of friends is what it is. We sail. We could be doing anything. We could be climbing rocks. It doesn't matter. It really is the first big regatta in the Northeast of the season. It's fun,' says race officer Tom Duggan, who sailed his first Figawi in 1981. Advertisement Figawi means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. Is it a competitive race or a drinking game? The Outlier en route to its home port of Nantucket under clear skies. The race is a pursuit race, which means it's a handicap calculation, and boats start at different times based on their speed. On the docks, one crew from Defiance celebrated their first-place finish by downing shots of Fireball Cinnamon Whisky. 'Oh, it's a drunken orgy, for sure. It's not a serious event. But we sometimes take it seriously, right?' says Jeff Zynda of Quincy, laughing. Crewmate Aeneas Dodd-Noble of Andover takes issue with that. Mark Reid, a Nantucket caretaker and carpenter, says Figawi partygoers cause problems with excessive drinking. 'If there's two boats on the water, and you're going in the same direction, you're racing,' he says. For many locals, Figawi is as welcome as a deer tick. Advertisement 'There's a bit of drinking to excess,' says Mark Reid , a caretaker and carpenter. 'They did the big 'We crossed the Atlantic' type thing and they just drink like crazy. They puke all over the place. You can see the stains up and down the sidewalks. People pissing in the bushes.' Billowy clouds off Hyannis Port for the Figawi start. But it was much worse in the early days, he says. 'They say the women used to cross the other side of the road to stay away from it because it was so bad,' he says. Duggan, 68, admits there were problems years ago, but says they were mostly caused by partygoers not associated with the race. 'Whoa, whoa, whoa,' he would tell Nantucket police back in the day. 'Show me a bracelet that they're with us. They're not with us for the most part.' The high-spirited Figawi Sailors Party is in full gear in the main tent. Now the town and Figawi work together to avoid problems. 'I am happy to report the Figawi Race Functions went very smoothly with no issues or arrests,'' says Nantucket police Lieutenant Angus MacVicar in an email. Duggan, who was the principal race officer for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, says Figawi has mellowed with time. 'As we become older, nobody wants to climb the tent poles anymore or anything like that. These days, people come to Nantucket, they bring their golf clubs with them. In the early days, they stayed in the boat basin all weekend drinking. Not anymore.' Sailboats bunch up as they approach the finish in Nantucket. On Memorial Day, Nantucket Sound is gorgeous, the pillowy sails filled with wind, riding the seas. This year, 120 boats registered, but 11 dropped out due to a nor'easter earlier in the week. Still, 1,100 registered crew members raced across the sound under near perfect were no injuries and only one boat failed to finish. Advertisement The high-spirited Saturday night Sailors Party in the Figawi main tent is a hard-rocking good time. Lots of cheers at the Figawi awards ceremony. After a night celebrating, the Figawi faithful reconvene Sunday morning in the tent for the 'Joke Tent' session. 'The Joke Tent used to be everybody's favorite thing,' says comedian Brian Glowacki, a native islander. 'Then they started putting cameras in phones. That put a damper on the fun, didn't it?'' Suffice to say that if Nantucket resident Bill Belichick attended, he would wish he were on to Cincinnati or anywhere else on earth. It was that brutal for the Hoodie and Co. Tight clearance near the race start in Hyannis Port. The regatta used to be more popular. In its heyday, circa 1986, 240 boats raced, with many others turned away because the docks were full. The late Senator Ted Kennedy loved Figawi. He won his class in 1989 and in 2007 won the Reverse Figawi, from Nantucket to Hyannis. In 2008, a week after being diagnosed with brain cancer, he finished second in his class. 'He was one of the best I ever saw,' says John Ciluzzi, who raced against him. 'He knew Nantucket Sound like the back of his hand.' Lots of dancing fills the Figawi Sailors Party. Nantucket police reported zero arrests from the three day event. Sunday afternoon belongs to the young. The Nantucket Whalers dominate 11 other Cape Cod area high schools to win the Crawford Cup, named after the late J. David Crawford, a 30-year Figawi board member. Figawi Charities Inc. says it has raised funds for multiple local causes, including 'Heroes in Transition,' a veterans' support group, and 'Sail Cape Cod,' a community sailing program. Advertisement The scene at the closing awards ceremony is uplifting. High school sailors, women skippers, and old timers in their 80s, all get awards. A Nantucket High School Whalers team of Jacob Heneke and Cecilia Wendelken race in the Crawford Cup, an invitational regatta for Cape Cod and Islands schools. The event ends with hugs and smiles. Peter Jackson of Marblehead goes up to race officer Duggan to thank him. 'For me personally, being a person of color… if I can help inspire other people, if I can help other people come into the sport, it's a good thing. I appreciate you.' Hanna Hausladen with her dog Stella, at the awards ceremony on Nantucket. Her team won a first place award. 'She's an Italian water dog. She loves the boat. She loves the water. I can't get her out of the ocean, actually. I live in Boston and I couldn't find somebody to watch her for the weekend. Since she's done so well on the boat, … we figured, just bring her. We put a harness on her, we tied her into the cockpit so she's completely safe. 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