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This Chemist May Have Cracked America’s Rare Earth Problem
China has gained control not only of critical minerals, but also their production. A new technique could solve both of these problems.
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US Military Puts Heat on Venezuela’s Maduro—What to Know
The United States has sent one of the largest military forces in decades to the Caribbean, including the world’s most advanced aircraft carrier.
She Was Labeled the Original ‘Anti-Vaxxer,’ Now She Feels Vindicated
First rising to the spotlight as a model, actress, and television host, Jenny McCarthy faced backlash for her autism awareness advocacy.
People Are Paying $10 Per Pound for These Turkeys—Here’s Why
Ordinary turkeys sell for an average of $1.35 per pound, so what makes these birds so special?
Suicides and Delusions: Lawsuits Point to Dark Side of AI Chatbot
Lawsuits allege ChatGPT coached users into delusion and suicide, OpenAI says it is working with mental health clinicians to strengthen the product.
Legal Cases Challenging Trump’s Agenda—Key Issues to Watch
The final judgments could have long-lasting effects on issues including National Guard deployment and grant clawbacks.
Spiraling Costs and a Broken Insurance Market—What Went Wrong With Obamacare
Masked by subsidies, the one-size-fits-all system has pushed up prices across the broader medical insurance market, experts say.
Gen Zers Are Becoming Political Kingmakers. But No One Speaks Their Language.
Analysts say politicians don’t get the vibes of those who grew up online with school lessons via Zoom, school shooting drills, and viral videos of violence.
Where Did All the Turkeys Go?
Americans will eat 30 million turkeys this Thanksgiving, but numbers are at a nearly 40-year low amid waning demand and waves of bird flu.
This NY Town Shows the Promise of Mining to Come in Battle With China
A century-old mine and mill in rural St. Lawrence County will be producing concentrates for U.S. manufacturers—now totally reliant on imports—by year’s end.
He Wants to Build the Outernet in Space. Beijing Wants to Steal It.
Declan Ganley wants to create a space-based alternative to the current internet and cut reliance on vulnerable undersea cables.
He Defeated the Meat Inspectors. Now This Lawyer-Turned-Farmer Is Taking On Chemicals in Food.
An attorney who had never baled hay or raised animals before leaving his law practice is now a regenerative farming advocate.
The Strategy That Could Help US Decouple From China’s Rare Earths
The United States and its allies are weighing the rapid reopening of long-abandoned mines to rebuild secure supply chains.
Arctic Frost: The Vast Probe Into Trump and GOP Under Biden’s DOJ
Legal experts say the sprawling investigation of a 2020 alternative electors criminal ‘conspiracy’ was an unconstitutional fishing expedition.
Redistricting Could Determine 2026 Elections—What Each State Is Doing
From California to Maryland, many states are redistricting or considering it, after Texas fired the starting gun on tit-for-tat reshaping of congressional maps.
Who Are the 47 Members of Congress Not Seeking Reelection?
Senior members, including Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), are retiring, while others are running for other offices.
How Trump Broke GOP Orthodoxy and Built a New Working-Class Party
From trade tariffs to government stakes in companies, Trump is rewriting the Republican rule book.
China’s 981 Project: Dark Connections Behind the Quest for Longevity
Behind sci-fi claims of a 150-year lifespan, references to ‘restoring organ functions’ and ties to notorious military hospital have medical ethicists worried.
A Vision From God, a Fear of Famine. How This Veteran Connects Farmers to Consumers.
A sympathetic Agriculture Department and a resurgent homesteading movement may help.
How AI Is Supercharging Scientific Fraud
‘What we’re essentially seeing right now is the equivalent of a denial-of-service attack. Real researchers drowning in noise,’ one expert said.