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Jan 12 2026BUSINESS

Germany and Friends Team Up to Keep Factories Running

Germany is thinking about working with other countries to make sure factories get the stuff they need. The country's finance boss, Lars Klingbeil, said this before flying to the US for a quick trip. He'll be in Washington DC, chatting with finance leaders from seven big countries. They'll talk about

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Jan 12 2026TECHNOLOGY

Middle East Joins U. S. Tech Alliance for a Stronger Future

In a surprising move, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are set to join a U. S. -led tech alliance. This group aims to secure supply chains for artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductors. The initiative, called Pax Silica, is part of a broader U. S. strategy to reduce dependence on rival

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Jan 11 2026BUSINESS

Why the US Wants to Cut Ties with China's Rare Minerals

The United States is pushing for faster action to reduce dependence on China for critical minerals. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to discuss this with finance officials from several countries. These nations together make up 60% of the global demand for these minerals. The urgency comes fr

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Jan 11 2026BUSINESS

Why the US Wants to Cut Ties with China's Rare Minerals

The US is pushing other countries to act fast on reducing their dependence on China for rare minerals. This is a big deal because these minerals are used in many important things, like defense tech, batteries, and renewable energy. A senior US official said that the US Treasury Secretary will talk

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Jan 08 2026TECHNOLOGY

Apple's 200MP iPhone Dream: A 2028 Reality Check

Apple's fans might have to wait until 2028 for a 200MP camera on their iPhones. This news comes from a report that says Apple is planning to use Samsung's 200MP sensors in future iPhones. But why the wait? It seems Apple wants to make sure they get the best deal and have more options for parts. The

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Jan 08 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Security: Lessons from Trust Wallet's $7M Hack

The Trust Wallet hack in December 2025 was a wake-up call for many. It showed how easily hackers can exploit weaknesses in crypto tools, even when they target individual users. The hackers stole around $7 million from 2, 596 wallet addresses. They did this by tricking users into downloading a malici

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Jan 06 2026BUSINESS

G7 Talks: Rare Earths Take Center Stage

In a significant move, finance ministers from the G7 countries are set to gather in Washington on January 12. Their agenda? Rare earths and other critical minerals. This meeting comes at a time when these nations, except Japan, are heavily dependent on China for a wide range of materials. Rare eart

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Jan 06 2026BUSINESS

KLM's Big Freeze: When Ice Becomes a Problem

In Amsterdam, KLM is facing a tough situation. Their planes need a special fluid to remove ice. But now, they are running low on this fluid. This is because of very cold weather. The cold weather has caused many flights to be cancelled. KLM has been using a lot of this fluid every day. They have 25

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Jan 03 2026HEALTH

A New Way to Keep Medicines Safe

Ember LifeSciences, a company based in Westlake Village, just got a big boost. They raised $16. 5 million to improve how medicines and other healthcare products are shipped and stored. This money will help them create better temperature-controlled solutions. The investment came from several big nam

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Dec 31 2025BUSINESS

Chips Clash: China and Netherlands in Tech Showdown

A tech fight is heating up between China and the Netherlands. It all started when the Dutch government took control of a chipmaker called Nexperia. This company is owned by China and makes tiny but super important parts for all sorts of electronics, especially cars. The Dutch move was unexpected an

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