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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 2026POLITICS

Iran's Bold Move: Protests, Threats, and Global Tensions

Iran is in a tough spot right now. Big protests are happening all over the country. People are upset about money problems and how the government runs things. The government says the U. S. and Israel are behind these protests, but that's not clear. The Iranian government is not happy. They said if t

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Jan 11 2026POLITICS

Global Rules Matter: Germany's Take on US Actions and Arctic Minerals

Germany's top finance guy, Lars Klingbeil, recently spoke up about something big: international law applies to everyone, even the United States. He was talking about how President Donald Trump once said he wanted to take Greenland from Denmark. Klingbeil made it clear that only Denmark and Greenland

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Jan 11 2026BUSINESS

From Finance to Food: A Daughter's Journey into Family Business

Kassidy Angelo, now 25, took an unexpected turn from her finance career to join her dad's restaurant venture. She initially studied American Studies, aiming for law school, but ended up in finance, working at JPMorgan in Miami. After two years, she quit to partner with her dad, a seasoned restaurate

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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 11 2026POLITICS

Greenland's Future: A Decision for Greenlanders

Greenland's political leaders have made it clear: they are not interested in becoming part of the United States. In a joint statement, they emphasized that the future of their island should be decided by its own people, not by external powers. President Trump has been persistent in his interest in

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Jan 11 2026HEALTH

Finding the Best Spot for Muscle Signal Recording

Recording muscle signals is a big deal in medical studies. The deltoid muscle, which is in the shoulder, is often studied. To get clear signals, doctors need to place electrodes in the right spots. Traditionally, the reference electrode was placed on the acromion, a bony part of the shoulder. This w

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Jan 11 2026HEALTH

How Muscle Shape Changes with Age and Exercise

Muscles change as we get older. This is not news. But what is interesting is how these changes affect the tiny blood vessels, called capillaries, that bring oxygen and nutrients to our muscles. Scientists have known for a while that these capillaries become less dense with age. However, they usually

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Jan 11 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Life Well Lived: Remembering T. K. Carter

T. K. Carter, a familiar face in 80s and 90s TV and movies, has passed away at 69. He was found in his California home after a 911 call, but no foul play is suspected. Born in New York but raised in LA, Carter started young, doing stand-up comedy at just 12. He performed at big places like The Come

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Jan 11 2026CRIME

A Dark Cloud Over Hollywood: Actor Faces Serious Allegations

In a shocking turn of events, Timothy Busfield, a well-known actor and director, finds himself in the middle of a serious legal storm. Authorities in New Mexico have issued an arrest warrant for him, accusing him of inappropriate behavior with a child. The alleged incidents took place on the set of

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