Trump Declares DNI 'Too Big' And 'Unnecessary,' Orders Acting Chief Bill Pulte To Begin Workforce Cuts

Mohd Haider — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 02:02:57 +0000

President Donald Trump said he has privately directed acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte to begin firing employees at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, calling the agency “unnecessary and/or too big.”

Trump Orders Pulte To Begin Firings

In an interview with the Wall Street Journal on Friday, Trump said he wants Pulte to “start the process” of cuts, targeting holdovers from the Biden and Obama administrations.

The U.S. President cited Pulte’s acting status as an advantage, noting it requires no Senate confirmation and allows him to serve up to 210 days. “You’re less shackled,” Trump said.

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B2Gold Announces Voting Results from its 2026 Annual General and Special Meeting

Globe Newswire — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:33:21 +0000

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- B2Gold Corp. (TSX:BTO, NYSE:BTG, NSX: B2G)) ("B2Gold" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the voting results from its Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders (the "Meeting") held on Thursday, June 4, 2026. A total of 842,480,659 common shares were voted at the Meeting, representing 63.06% of the votes attached to all outstanding common shares.

Shareholders voted overwhelmingly in favor of all items of business before the Meeting. The ten director nominees listed in B2Gold's Management Information Circular (the "Circular") dated April 13, 2026, were elected as directors of B2Gold to hold office for the ensuing year or until their successors are elected or appointed. Detailed results of the vote for each director are set out below:

Name

Total Votes in Favour

Total Votes Withheld

Kelvin Dushnisky

715,435,470 (94.95%)

38,062,918 (5.05%)

Greg Barnes

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Caliber (NASDAQ:CWD), a diversified real estate and digital asset management platform, today announced that Jade Leung will step down as Chief Financial Officer to pursue a new opportunity, capping an eleven-year tenure during which he built Caliber's finance organization and helped lead the Company through its initial public offering. Mr. Leung will support an orderly transition. The change is not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to its operations, accounting policies, practices, or financial reporting. Caliber reaffirms the full-year 2026 guidance issued on its first quarter 2026 earnings call, and the transition does not affect the Company's strategy or financial outlook.

Caliber also announced the appointment of Michael Rosales as Acting Chief Financial Officer, effective June 14^th, 2026. Having overseen the Company's accounting, financial reporting, and tax functions for several years, Mr. Rosales brings extensive knowledge of Caliber's financial operations and is well positioned to ensure continuity during the transition. Mr. Rosales joined Caliber in October 2020 and has advanced through a series of leadership roles of increasing responsibility, including Director of Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting, Corporate Controller, and most recently Senior Vice President of Accounting, Financial Reporting & Tax, a position he has held since April 2025. Prior to joining Caliber, Mr. Rosales spent 16 years in public accounting, serving in audit and assurance roles of increasing responsibility, including Senior Manager at Grant Thornton. He also held positions at PwC and Deloitte. ...

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BCB Bancorp, Inc. Announces Inc. Inducement Grant Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

Globe Newswire — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0000

BAYONNE, N.J., June 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BCB Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company"), (NASDAQ:BCBP), the holding company for BCB Community Bank (the "Bank"), today announced that, as previously reported on its Form 8-K filed on June 1, 2026, effective as of the close of trading on June 5, 2026, the Company granted 709,220 shares of restricted common stock, in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4), to Thomas M. O'Brien as an inducement material to Mr. O'Brien entering into an employment agreement with the Company ...

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Banner Health appoints Dr. John Rares Almasan as senior vice president, chief AI, data and infrastructure officer

Globe Newswire — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:23:48 +0000

Phoenix, June 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PHOENIX (June 5, 2026) – Banner Health, one of the nation's largest fully integrated nonprofit health systems, today announced the appointment of Dr. John Rares Almasan as senior vice president, chief artificial intelligence, data and infrastructure officer. In this newly created role, effective June 1, Dr. Almasan will lead Banner's efforts to use artificial intelligence and technology to make health care simpler, faster and more accessible for patients and care teams.

Dr. Almasan will coordinate Banner's technology foundation, data systems and AI capabilities to improve patient care, streamline operations and support innovation. Working closely with digital, engineering and business leaders across the organization, he will build a secure, intelligent technology system that continues to put patients first.

"Banner Health is proving that exceptional care and affordability can coexist, and technology is a key part of that equation. I'm thrilled to join a mission-driven organization that's thinking boldly about how AI can make health care easier for patients and care teams alike," said Dr. Almasan. "Together, we'll build intelligent systems that remove barriers, accelerate ...

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Congressmen Ditch Berkshire Hathaway Stock After Buffett's Retirement

Chris Katje — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:57:35 +0000

Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:BRK)(NYSE:BRK) has a new CEO with Greg Abel taking over the top position at the beginning of 2026, succeeding the legendary investor Warren Buffett in the role.

Several members of Congress have sold their Berkshire stock in 2026, potentially related to Buffett's exit.

Congress Members Sell Berkshire Hathaway Stock

Two members of Congress have sold Berkshire Hathaway stock in recent weeks, with the Benzinga Government Trades page showing both Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) and Rep. Christian Menefee (D-Texas) selling the stock.

Gottheimer disclosed the following transactions:

May 4, 2026: Sold $1,000 to $15,000 in Berkshire Hathaway Class B shares
May 4, 2026: Sold $1,000 to $15,000 in Berkshire Hathaway Class B shares

Menefee disclosed the following transactions:

Feb. 10, 2026: Sold $1,000 to $15,000 in Berkshire Hathaway Class B shares
Feb. 10, 2026: Sold $15,000 to $50,000 in Berkshire Hathaway Class B shares
Feb. 10, 2026: Sold $15,000 to $50,000 ...

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Forbion Expands Global Investment Leadership with Senior Promotions and Appointment of Operating Partner

Globe Newswire — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:04:48 +0000

Jon Edwards, PhD, promoted to General Partner; Regina Salvat, PhD, promoted to Partner
John McDonald, MBA, joins as Operating Partner, Business Development and M&A from Novo Nordisk
Expanded leadership supports continued investment in breakthrough biotechnology companies across venture and growth-stage investing

NAARDEN, the Netherlands and BOSTON, June 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Forbion, a leading global life sciences venture capital firm with deep roots in Europe, announces the promotions of Jon Edwards, PhD, to General Partner, Regina Salvat, PhD, to Partner, as well the appointment of John McDonald, MBA, as Operating Partner, Business Development and M&A. Based in the firm's Boston office, Jon, Regina and John each bring deep expertise and leadership that further strengthens Forbion's global investment platform and support the firm's mission of identifying, building and advancing innovative biotechnology companies developing transformative therapies for patients with significant unmet medical needs.

"Regina and Jon have each demonstrated exceptional leadership, investment judgment, and commitment to supporting innovative biotechnology companies," said Martien van Osch, Forbion Managing Partner. "We are also delighted to welcome John to the team. His extensive experience in business development, strategic partnerships, and M&A across the biopharma industry will be invaluable as we continue to support our portfolio companies and expand our global platform."

Jon Edwards, PhD, Promoted to General Partner
Based in Boston, Jon focuses on sourcing, evaluating, and structuring investments from company creation through early clinical development across a broad range of therapeutic areas. His track record includes Excellergy (acquired ...

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Palantir CEO: Companies Are 'Token Maxing' On AI The Way People Binge Porn

Erica Kollmann — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:35:57 +0000

Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) CEO Alex Karp has a colorful comparison for corporate AI deployments: pornography.

In an appearance on Thursday on the TBPN podcast, Karp argued that most companies aren’t using artificial intelligence to solve real business problems — they’re using it the way someone scrolls an adult site at 2 a.m.

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Karp claims that Palantir has developed an internal product specifically designed to break enterprises of what he calls “token maxing” — the compulsive overconsumption of AI tokens that looks like work but delivers nothing.

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The internal name isn’t something he’d say on air, but the concept he described freely: a tool to wean companies off what he called “the masturbation thing.”

“People are just, like, sitting there all day… enterprises are, like, ‘Okay we believe this will create value, but we cannot have people just ...

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Graphene Heating Films Market worth $1.51 billion by 2030, at 8.1%, says MarketsandMarkets™

Globe Newswire — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:30:00 +0000

Delray Beach, FL, June 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In terms of value, the Graphene Heating Films Market projected to grow from USD 1.02 billion in 2025 and to reach USD 1.51 billion by 2030, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 8.1%, as per the recent study by MarketsandMarkets™. Graphene heating films are ultra-thin, flexible conductive sheets that generate uniform heat when electrified, leveraging graphene's exceptional thermal and electrical conductivity. They offer rapid heating, high energy efficiency, and even temperature distribution, making them ideal for underfloor and wall heating, automotive seat warmers, wearables, and medical devices. Compared to traditional resistive heating, they provide lighter, safer, and more durable solutions. Growing demand for energy-efficient, sustainable, and smart heating technologies across buildings, electric vehicles, and textiles is driving market expansion, supported by falling graphene production costs and advancements in scalable film manufacturing and printed electronics technologies.

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HENGXIN TECHNOLOGY (China)
Anhui Aerospace & PMA Health Technology Co., Ltd. (China)
Guangdong Nuanfeng Electric Heating Technology Co., Ltd. (China)
Huizhou Yidu Stationery Supplies Co., Ltd. (China)
Hangzhou Gaoxi Technology Co., Ltd. (China)
2D Carbon Graphene Material Co., Ltd. (China)
Clean Concept Technology (HK) Limited (China)
Changzhou Fuxi Technology Co., Ltd. (China
Hefei Minco Heating Cable Co., Ltd. (China)
HAYDALE GRAPHENE INDUSTRIES PLC (UK)

Drivers, Opportunities and Challenges in Graphene Heating Films Market:

Drivers: Enhanced Energy Efficiency & Performance.
Restraint: High Initial Cost & Production Complexity.
Opportunity: Diversification into Automotive (EV Heating, Battery Management), Medical/Therapeutic Heating, Textiles, and Wearables Expands Market Opportunity.
Challenge: Competitive Material Alternatives.

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By application, the building heating systems segment is anticipated to account for the largest share during the forecast period.
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Upwork Announces Board Refreshment, Strengthening Financial and Operational Expertise for Its Next Chapter

Globe Newswire — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:08:09 +0000

PALO ALTO, Calif., June 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Upwork Inc. (NASDAQ:UPWK), the world's work marketplace, today announced changes to its Board of Directors to support its continued evolution and long-term strategy to power the AI-enabled labor market of the future.

Following Upwork's Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 4, 2026, two new directors, Claire Bramley and David Lissy, have officially joined the company's Board. Both will serve as members of the Audit, Risk, and Compliance Committee.

As part of a planned transition, Anilu Vazquez-Ubarri and Leela Srinivasan concluded their service on the Board after five and six years of service, respectively.

Claire Bramley brings more than 20 years of senior finance leadership across global public technology companies. She currently serves as chief financial officer of Xero, a global small business platform and trusted financial operating system for the Al era, and previously served as chief financial officer of Teradata. Earlier in her career, she held senior finance roles at HP. An Associate of The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, Bramley offers deep expertise in financial strategy, risk management, compliance, and large-scale transformation.

David Lissy brings extensive experience leading and scaling global organizations through significant growth and ...

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D-Wave CEO Says Quantum Computing Is Moving Into Daily Business Operations After $10 Million Deal With Fortune 100 Firm

Rishabh Mishra — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:33:08 +0000

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE:QBTS) has officially moved quantum computing from the research lab into the enterprise data center, securing a milestone $10 million contract and unveiling $120 million in revenue capacity for its cloud services.

Enterprise Production Becomes A Reality

As the quantum computing industry races to prove commercial viability, D-Wave has established a clear lead. During its recent Investor Day, the company highlighted a landmark two-year, $10 million Quantum Compute-as-a-Service (QCaaS) agreement with a Fortune 100 company.

This marks a definitive shift toward real-world ROI. “Commercial use of the quantum computer is using it as a part of your business operations on a daily basis, an integral part of your business operations,” stated D-Wave CEO Dr. Alan Baratz.

Speaking to the impact of the recent $10 million deal, Baratz emphasized, “I can tell you, they have moved their first application in production. So it is now running on a daily basis in production, and we are working with them on several other applications.”

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Sinclair Re-Elects Board, Ratifies and Approves Other Proposals

Globe Newswire — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000

BALTIMORE, June 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sinclair, Inc. (the "Company") (NASDAQ:SBGI) announced that its stockholders elected the nominated nine Directors at the Company's Annual Stockholders' Meeting held yesterday. The elected Directors are Mr. David D. Smith, Executive Chairman, Chairman of the Board of the Company; Mr. Frederick G. Smith, Director and Vice President of the Company; Mr. J. Duncan Smith, Director, Vice President and Secretary of the Company; Mr. Robert E. Smith, Director; Ms. Laurie ...

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Brown & Brown strengthens private equity and M&A services capabilities, appoints Corey Lewis as retail global head of tax insurance

Globe Newswire — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:30:00 +0000

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., June 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brown & Brown, Inc. ("the Company") today announced the appointment of Corey Lewis as retail global head of tax insurance, joining the firm's private equity and M&A services practice. Based in New York, Lewis will report to Neil Krauter and lead the continued expansion of Brown & Brown's transactional tax capabilities globally.

In this newly established leadership role, Lewis will be responsible for building and leading a specialized team focused on delivering transactional tax solutions that support clients navigating increasingly complex mergers and acquisitions, potential tax exposures, evolving transaction structures, and the tax credit landscape. His appointment further strengthens Brown & Brown's commitment to investing in the specialized capabilities needed to help customers around the world address emerging risks and opportunities across the deal landscape.

"Corey brings deep specialization, entrepreneurial leadership, and a strong track record of building market-leading solutions that deliver meaningful value to customers," said Neil Krauter, senior leader within the Company's private equity and M&A services practice. "As transaction structures continue to evolve and customers face increasing complexity, Corey's experience and market insight will ...

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Pete Hegseth Faces Bipartisan Rebuke As House Panel Demands Explanations For Senior Military Officer Firings

Shomik Sen Bhattacharjee — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:14:39 +0000

The House Armed Services Committee adopted a provision Thursday that would require the Pentagon to tell Congress within five days why senior uniformed military officers are fired, transferred or relieved of duty, signalling a bipartisan rebuke to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's unexplained leadership shake-ups.

Pentagon Would Face New Reporting Rule

The requirement, introduced by Rep. Pat Ryan (D-N.Y.), was added to the committee's draft of the annual National Defense Authorization Act by voice vote and without objections.

The measure comes after Hegseth fired or sidelined about two dozen senior military officers since taking over the Pentagon, prompting concern from lawmakers in both parties that experienced leaders are being removed with little explanation.

The provision would require the Pentagon to submit a report describing the "performance concerns, actions, or inactions" that led to a senior officer's removal, transfer or relief of duty.

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Croesus appoints Patrick Chamberland as Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer

Globe Newswire — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:21:48 +0000

MONTRÉAL, June 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Croesus, a leader in wealth management technology, is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick Chamberland as Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer.

Patrick joins Croesus with a diverse and accomplished background spanning finance, investment management and entrepreneurship. Throughout his career, he has held strategic leadership roles with recognized organizations including Rodeo FX, Walter Capital Management and Cook it, where he contributed to financial strategy, operational growth and organizational transformation initiatives. He has also held positions with organizations including the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec and Trans-Canada Capital.

His experience across both entrepreneurial and institutional environments will support Croesus as the company continues to scale its operations and accelerate its long-term vision for the future of wealth management technology. In his role, Patrick will oversee financial analysis and planning, strategic projects, organizational efficiency initiatives and administrative services, while supporting Croesus' continued growth strategy ...

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