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Beijing Weaponized Rare Earths—How the West Is Responding
The United States has resumed its efforts to build its own domestic supply chain of rare earths after decades of struggles. Will it succeed this time?
NIH to Impose Cap on Fees Paid to Journals to Publish Research
Some publishers charge as much as $13,000 per article, agency officials said.
Cloudseeding CEO Faces Death Threats After Denying Links to Texas Floods
‘Rainmaker did not operate in the affected area on the 3rd or 4th or contribute to the floods that occurred over the region,’ said CEO Augustus Doricko.
California Mulls Law to Allow Multi-Story Apartments Next to Homes Near Bus Stops
Opponents say the bill would radically change single-family neighborhoods.
RFK Jr. Accepts Recommendations From Ousted Vaccine Advisers
The health secretary expanded respiratory syncytial virus vaccination access to more adults.
Alumni ‘Deeply’ Concerned Over Alleged Systemic Discrimination at Cornell University
A federal civil rights complaint against Cornell University alleged systemic discrimination in hiring, scholarships, and policies driven by DEI mandates.
650 Volunteers Pick Up More Than 1,300 Pounds of Trash in Lake Tahoe After Fourth of July
‘This is the direction we love to see—less litter and more people leaving the beach better than they found it,’ said a sustainable recreation manager.
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Trump, Netanyahu Meet for 2nd Consecutive Day at White House to Discuss Gaza
The meeting comes as a cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas nears completion.
Trump Says No Amnesty for Illegal Farmworkers
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said there will be no amnesty for illegal farmworkers and that mass deportations will continue.
Border Czar Signals ICE Will Ramp up Illegal Immigrant Arrests After Bill’s Passage
Tom Homan adds that ICE will be going to New York City and other so-called sanctuary cities.
Trump Extends Federal Hiring Freeze Until October
A memo states that federal agencies may relocate or reassign staff ‘to meet the highest priority needs.’
Andrew Yang Endorses Musk’s Call to Disrupt US Political Duopoly
The tech entrepreneur sees a third party as a chance to break America’s entrenched two-party system. Such efforts have struggled in the past.
Nigerian National Pleads Guilty to Defrauding 400 Victims Including Elderly Americans
The individual admitted to stealing $6 million from victims.
Tesla Stock Tumbles After Elon Musk Announces New Political Party
As of Monday, Tesla shares were down about 6.7 percent and are down about 14 percent since early June.
Median Sales Price for US Homes Reaches Record High of $400,125
Mortgage rates decreased for the fifth straight week.
Elon Musk Announces New ‘America Party’: 4 Things to Know
The former White House special government employee said he wants to target the ‘uniparty’ following a break with President Donald Trump.
Supreme Court Declines to Reinstate Montana’s Parental Consent for Abortion Law
The Montana Supreme Court previously ruled the law violated the state constitution.
US Will Not Allow Iran to Restart Nuclear Program: Trump
Iran has passed a law suspending cooperation with international inspectors until the safety of its nuclear facilities can be guaranteed.
Bands, Flags, Fireworks: Washington Celebrates America’s 249th Birthday
This year’s parade featured marching bands, fife and drum corps, military units, giant balloons, drill teams, floats, and equestrian groups.
