China Has Paid a High Price for Its Dominance in Rare Earths
Dust and groundwater contaminated with heavy metals and radioactive chemicals pose a health threat that the authorities have been trying to address for years.
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Ex-Dolphins DB Reshad Jones scammed out of $2.58 million in grand theft, money laundering scheme, per report
Former Miami Dolphins safety Reshad Jones was scammed out of $2.58 million dollars in a grand theft and money laundering scheme, Local 10 News reports. Former financial advisor Isaiah Williams allegedly abused his access to Jones’ personal bank account, and with the help of 49-year-old Octavia Graham, stole millions of dollars to pay off his…
Vegan cheese could be about to get a lot closer to the real thing
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‘I am very motivated by frustration’: A Yale creativity expert on how to turn your ideas into action
Scientist Zorana Ivcevic Pringle has studied creativity for decades. Here’s her best advice for tapping into a creative mindset. When scientist Zorana Ivcevic Pringle first started out in academia as an undergraduate student, she wanted “to study interesting people.” Unfortunately, that’s not a scientific term, and it carries with it a value judgement (also unscientific,…
Mel B wedding: Spice girl marries hairstylist Rory McPhee
Congratulations are in order for Spice Girl Mel B, who has tied the knot with hairstylist Rory McPhee after six years of dating. Scary Spice said “I do” to the hairstylist, 37, in The Crypt of historic St. Paul’s Cathedral in London on July 5. Watch the video above Rory McPhee and Mel B wed…
China’s Rare Earth Origin Story, Explained
Low environmental standards helped China become the world’s low-cost producer of rare earths, but Beijing was also focused on helping the industry.
Lakers lose California Classic opener as Bronny James sits out
SAN FRANCISCO — The Lakers dropped their first game of the California Classic at Chase Center to the Golden State Warriors 89-84 on Saturday after leading by double digits in the first half. The Lakers struggled defensively in the second half, giving up 30 points in the third quarter, when they trailed for the first time. Bronny…
Ask not for whom the Louvre of Bluesky tolls, it tolls for thee
It’s a sad weekend over at Bluesky, where one of the best accounts has disappeared — although we can still hope for its resurrection. Known as The Louvre of Bluesky, the account in question struck fear into the hearts of bad posters everywhere. While it posted commentary and jokes of its own, its most brutally…
Emotional Ozzy Osbourne’s final live performance
5 July 2025 Ozzy Osbourne reunited with all his original Black Sabbath bandmates for his final ever live performance on Saturday (05.07.25). Emotional Ozzy Osbourne’s final live performance The 76-year-old rocker was joined onstage at Birmingham’s Villa Park by Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward for the first time since 2005, as he prepared…
Charlize Theron is choosing to be single, she told ‘Call Her Daddy’
Oscar-winning actress Charlize Theron has had her share of romantic relationships. Among the most famous were her relationships with Third Eye Blind frontman Stephan Jenkins and actor Sean Penn. But these days, the mother of two is choosing to be single, she recently told Alex Cooper on podcast “Call Her Daddy.” For her, building her…