China tightened rules on key minerals like gallium, germanium and neodymium in 2025‑26, saying it needed to guard national security. The U. S. and the EU reacted by bolstering stockpiles, speeding up domestic projects, and seeking new suppliers. Prices jumped, but many saw the shock as short‑term.
In October 2023, a new program began in Bangladesh that gives free, single‑dose HPV shots to girls between 9 and 14 years old. The goal is to stop cervical cancer, the second most common cancer among Bangladeshi women, which is mainly caused by the human papillomavirus. Before COVID‑19, people we
"Telegram co‑founder Pavel Durov has warned that the tiny messages sent to your phone as push alerts could reveal more than you think. Even if a chat app claims end‑to‑end encryption, the preview of a message that pops up on your lock screen can leave a trail. Durov pointed out an FBI investigation
Australia and the United States have announced a fresh $3. 5 billion investment in critical mineral development, nearly doubling the commitment made earlier this year when they signed a cooperation framework. The new funding aims to help Australian companies mine and refine metals essential for defe
Eric Swalwell, a top contender for California governor, is being asked to quit his seat in the House. Some of his Democratic colleagues have spoken on TV, saying he should step down. The calls came after a woman who worked in his district office said she was sexually assaulted by him. CNN a
The risk of cancer spreading into the seminal vesicles can be spotted before a radical prostatectomy by looking at several warning signs. One major factor is the cancer’s size; tumors that are larger tend to reach nearby tissues more easily. When the tumor’s edge touches or goes beyond the prostate
Banks are stepping away from some commodity payments because of worries about hidden ties to Iran. The result is a surge in the use of stablecoins, especially Tether’s USDT, by traders who need quick and reliable ways to move money. The global trade finance market is worth about $2 trillion, b
The detectives who stopped a machete-wielding attacker at Grand Central last weekend were working extra hours under a program now being scaled back. That program used overtime to put more officers in high-risk areas like subways and train stations. But overtime budgets have been shrinking for over a
In a packed lecture hall at the University of Michigan, energy crackled as students rattled desks and chanted. Among them stood someone from a different generation, observing the scene in silence. The crowd wasn’t there for a typical political speech. Instead, a Senate candidate teamed up with a lou
The 2026 midterm elections could mark a quiet turning point in American politics—one that has little to do with any single leader. Behind the headlines about rising tensions and election drama, there’s a growing sense that the country is tired of being defined by conflict. Polls show trust in tradit
