In US-China battle over rare earths, developing nations are the frontline
Multilateral moves to break Chinese dominance of the supply chain are largely diplomatic and many solutions are long-term, analysts say.
Day: August 5, 2025
Behind enemy lines: How Ukrainian soldier dodged death and mines on e-bike flown in by drone; watch video
In a daring rescue, a wounded Ukrainian soldier, call sign “Tanker,” was saved after being stranded in enemy territory near Siversk. Following a Russian ambush, his brigade devised a plan to deliver an e-bike by drone. Despite initial failures and a la…
South Korea begins removing loudspeakers on border with North to reduce tensions – The Guardian
South Korea begins removing loudspeakers on border with North to reduce tensions The GuardianSouth Korea starts removing anti-North Korean loudspeakers on border ReutersSouth Korea dismantles border loudspeakers to ease tensions w…
Texas and California joust for political advantage, with Trump power and US House majority in play
Texas Democrats prevented their state’s House of Representatives from moving forward, at least for now, with a redrawn congressional map sought by President Donald Trump.
Tennessee readies for execution of man with working implanted defibrillator
Tennessee is gearing up for an execution that experts say would likely mark the first time a man has been put to death with a working defibrillator in his chest.
Pay to stay? US may ask tourists for $15,000 bond – What it means? Should you be worried?
The Trump administration introduced a pilot program requiring some B-1/B-2 visa applicants from countries with high overstay rates or deficient vetting to post bonds up to $15,000. This initiative, starting August 20, aims to reduce visa violations and…
An Australian artist is creating a massive mural in the middle of a small North Dakota town
A huge grain elevator and silo in North Dakota are the site of a massive mural by an Australian artist.
Detroit voters will pick 2 candidates from a large field vying to become next mayor
Voters in Detroit are set to narrow the nine-candidate field for mayor down to two.
Erik Menendez returns to prison after hospital stay: report
Brothers Erik and Lyle Menendez have parole board hearings scheduled for later this month over their 50-year prison sentences for the 1989 murders of their parents in Beverly Hills
Seattle Kraken name Ryan Jankowski assistant general manager
The 51-year-old spent last season as the associate director of amateur scouting for the Utah Mammoth.