U.S. demand for graphite renews amid battery boom
Graphite mines in the United States largely closed down seven decades ago. Mining the ubiquitous mineral found in everything from nuclear reactors to pencils seemed to make little sense…
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White House to share ballroom plans with commission in January
The White House will present its ballroom plans to the National Capital Planning Commission at a meeting next month. Source link
Thomas Massie Hits Back at Trump With Obvious Epstein Question
Representative Thomas Massie torched Donald Trump’s pathetic swipe at him in his outrageous Christmas post. The president posted a special Christmas message Thursday addressed to “the many…
Can AI help solve the power problem it created?
Artificial intelligence is transforming how we cure disease, defend nations, and deliver goods. But the same technology driving this surge of innovation is also testing the limits of the…
Virginia offshore wind developer sues after Trump administration halts project
The developers of a Virginia offshore wind project are asking a federal judge to block a Trump administration order that halted construction of their project, along with four others, over…
California auditor finds millions in wasted dollars in state agencies
The California State Auditor's office found that several agencies wasted, misused or failed to report over $5 million in funds. Source link
Stocks hover at record highs after Christmas as gold and silver prices rise
Stocks moved slightly lower in midday Friday trading as investors returned from the Christmas holiday. Trading is expected to be light. The S&P 500 index was down 0.1% as of 12:15 p.m. ET,…
Headed home after Christmas? A snowstorm could ground your flight
A number of airlines are waiving change fees ahead of what is expected to be a major winter storm forecast to hit the Northeast on Friday afternoon, affecting millions of people traveling…
Trump Tries to Save His Disaster Peace Deals at Mar-a-Lago
Francisco Gaspar-Andres, a 48-year-old man from Guatemala died on December 3, after being held at Camp East Montana in Texas since September. In his notice, ICE noted that although his…
Why high-speed rail may not work the best in the U.S.
High-speed rail systems are found all over the globe. Japan’s bullet train began operating in 1964. China will have 31,000 miles (50,000 kilometers) of high-speed track by the end of 2025.…
5 questions about the wave of Congressional comeback campaigns
Former lawmakers across the country are attempting political comebacks, driven by what they describe as high stakes with President Trump in office and a sense they still have something to…
Epstein Survivor Calls Out Trump as He Loses It
A survivor of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse torched President Donald Trump’s outrageous message on the alleged sex trafficker. Trump, who reportedly had an intimate friendship with Epstein,…
From OpenAI to Nvidia, here’s a list of recent multibillion-dollar AI deals
Nvidia has agreed to license technology from AI startup Groq for use in some of its artificial intelligence chips, marking the chipmaker’s largest deal and underscoring its push to…
ICE Agents Violently Detain Pastor on Christmas Eve
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers celebrated the birth of Jesus Christ by aggressively detaining a pastor. Multiple agents in tactical gear can be seen in a video arguing with a…
Trump Targets the Islamic State in Nigeria
The U.S. launched Tomahawk cruise missiles at two Islamic State bases, and the administration is claiming the deaths of multiple terrorists. Source link
Stalled spending bills put Congress in catch-up mode when lawmakers return in January
Congress has not passed any spending bills since the 43-day government shutdown ended, and lawmakers won't have much time left to act when they return to session in January. Source link
Google will finally let you change your embarrassing Gmail address
If you’re embarrassed every time you have to hand over that Gmail address you came up with in 2006, you’re in luck. Google is finally allowing users to change their Gmail username without…
Republican Lawmaker Brags About Beating Up Santa in Weird Photos
“As you know by now, I have taken the ‘short route’ home,” Epstein wrote, appearing to reference his later death by suicide. “Good luck! We shared one thing… our love and caring for young…
Kennedy Center Honors Ratings Tank Like Never Before Thanks to Trump
“As you know by now, I have taken the ‘short route’ home,” Epstein wrote, appearing to reference his later death by suicide. “Good luck! We shared one thing… our love and caring for young…
How AI is changing the patient journey
AI is no longer the future of healthcare; it’s already reshaping how patients are diagnosed and treated. Some of the most interesting developments involve systems that sense and respond to…
How China is retaliating against the U.S. after massive arms sales to Taiwan
Beijing imposed sanctions on Friday against 20 U.S. defense-related companies and 10 executives, a week after Washington announced large-scale arms sales to Taiwan. The sanctions entail…
Why 2026 belongs to multimodal AI
For the past three years, AI’s breakout moment has happened almost entirely through text. We type a prompt, get a response, and move to the next task. While this intuitive interaction…
Zelenskyy says he's meeting with Trump in Florida Sunday
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he will meet with President Trump over the weekend in Florida to try to find an end to the four-year war with Russia. Source link
ICE Agents Arrest Man on Christmas Eve—and Then Steal His Groceries
Immigrations and Customs Enforcement officers in Yakima, Washington, spent Christmas Eve arresting a man in a Walmart parking lot—even taking his already purchased groceries for…