Got a pair of these? There’s more to them than meets the eye – and it may mean global trade war
For most of human history, no one paid all that much attention to the 17 rare earth elements.
Day: October 14, 2025
Tears, joy, and a sense of betrayal: Prisoner releases expose deeper wounds
When the bus came into view, there was a surge of expectation and a rush of people.
California signs first US law regulating AI chatbots, defying White House stance
California Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday signed the nation’s first law regulating artificial intelligence chatbots, defying White House calls for a hands-off approach. The measure requires chatbot operators to implement safeguards for user interacti…
NY attorney general Letitia James to make first public appearance since indictment at Mamdani rally
New York Attorney General Letitia James is expected to speak next week at a rally for New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani.
Commentary: Trump may be a more serious contender for Nobel Peace Prize in 2026
While he deserves some credit for his efforts, US President Donald Trump does not have a spotless track record as a peacemaker, says a University of Birmingham professor.
Only one news outlet has signed on to Hegseth’s media loyalty oath — even Trump-favoring Fox News is boycotting it
Hegseth’s former TV home of Fox News is latest to sign on with other major media outlets and reject his mandate requiring them to cease gathering any information that the Pentagon hasn’t cleared in advance
Meta brings back job listings on Facebook, available for mobile users in the US via a dedicated Jobs tab in Marketplace, and across Groups and Pages (Michael Kan/PCMag)
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Meta brings back job listings on Facebook, available for mobile users in the US via a dedicated Jobs tab in Marketplace, and across Groups and Pages — As AI reshapes the jobs market, Facebook is reviving its job…
Trump and Abbas Share Moment of Rapprochement in Egypt
The Palestinian leader was recently denied a U.S. visa, preventing him from going to the United Nations last month to witness the recognition of a Palestinian state by several nations.
The Government Solution to AI Inequality Might Be UBI + Really Good Games
[](/images/ubi-games-thumbnail.png) ⚖️ Or maybe 99-1. UBI is an obvious choice for calming the masses when the world turns into a lopsided 90-10 barbell. But I don’t think it will be nearly enough. I think entertainment will be n…
Mexico flooding death toll rises to 64, with dozens still missing
The majority of the deaths have occurred in the states of Veracruz and Hidalgo.