China Suspends Some Export Controls on Critical Minerals but Retains Others
The Chinese government followed through on promises it made publicly after a recent summit, but has not yet taken other actions sought by the White House.
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Russian Sanctions Risk Straining Trump’s Chummy Relationship With Hungarian Leader
New U.S. penalties on Russian energy could be a sticking point as President Trump and Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary meet.
The Polestar 4 takes EV minimalism to the next level
Since the launch of its Polestar 2 sedan in 2021, Swedish EV company Polestar has launched two additional models: the spacious 3 compact crossover SUV, and now the 4, a sporty, even more compact crossover SUV. The 4 slotting in between the 2 and 3 in size may confound some consumers, but one of its…
YouTube vs. Disney: What’s behind the fight
YouTube TV customers are bracing for another frustrating weekend. For the last week, YouTube TV’s 10 million subscribers have been denied access to ESPN, ABC and other Walt Disney Co. channels in a dispute that has swelled into one of the largest TV blackouts in a decade. Instead of turning on “College GameDay,” “Monday Night…
Gene Simmons loves eating cookies and cake
7 November 2025 Gene Simmons gorges on cakes and cookies. Gene Simmons has a sweet tooth The KISS rocker admits that he has an exceptionally sweet tooth and joked that tucking into treats is “as much fun as (he) can have with (his) pants on”. In a Gym and Fridge interview with Men’s Health magazine,…
AI valuation fears grip investors as tech bubble concerns heighten
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Oct. 30, 2025 in New York. Angela Weiss | AFP | Getty Images This week’s equity market wobble, which saw a retreat in U.S. artificial intelligence-related stocks amid ongoing concerns over stretched valuations, has thrust contagion fears into the spotlight for global…
As Saudi Arabia Cracks Down on Drugs, Executions Near a Record High
Facing an influx of amphetamines, the kingdom has put hundreds of people to death, many of them foreigners convicted of low-level smuggling.
Ancient Roman Roads Mapped in Detail from Great Britain to North Africa
November 6, 2025 2 min read A New Map Just Added 60,000 Miles to Ancient Rome’s Roadways New findings increase the known length of the Roman Empire’s road network by more than 60,000 miles By Tom Metcalfe edited by Andrea Thompson The central street of the ancient Roman city of Scythopolis in what is today…
Why Google’s File Search could displace DIY RAG stacks in the enterprise
By now, enterprises understand that retrieval augmented generation (RAG) allows applications and agents to find the best, most grounded information for queries. However, typical RAG setups could be an engineering challenge and also exhibit undesirable traits. To help solve this, Google released the File Search Tool on the Gemini API, a fully managed RAG system…
Brazilian Grand Prix 2025 at Interlagos: F1 sprint times, stats, weather forecast
The Sao Paulo Grand Prix is Gabriel Bortoleto’s home race. Hector Vivas/Getty Images The 2025 Formula 1 season has reached round 21 — Gabriel Bortoleto’s home race — the São Paulo Grand Prix. All eyes are on the championship race and the three drivers who could win it — Max Verstappen, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri….