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US Lawmakers Propose Bill to Rebuild Domestic Magnet Supply Chain and Reduce China Dependence
Trade & Tariffs

US Lawmakers Propose Bill to Rebuild Domestic Magnet Supply Chain and Reduce China Dependence

Bipartisan legislation aims to restore US permanent magnet production through tax incentives, targeting China’s dominant control over critical rare earth materials.

Kenya Police Clash with Protesters Over Nairobi National Park Development Plan
Energy & Climate

Kenya Police Clash with Protesters Over Nairobi National Park Development Plan

Riot police used tear gas and made arrests, including a former Chief Justice, as protests erupted against redevelopment plans within Nairobi National Park, sparking a debate over conservation and public land use.

Rising Rate Hike Expectations Pressure Bitcoin and Gold, Challenging Their Hedge Roles
Crypto & Fintech

Rising Rate Hike Expectations Pressure Bitcoin and Gold, Challenging Their Hedge Roles

Increasing expectations of interest rate hikes weigh on Bitcoin and gold, revealing how tightening monetary policy expectations suppress traditional and alternative safe havens alike.

Japan Secures Long-Term LNG Supply from Malaysia Amid Global Energy Uncertainty
Corporate Power

Japan Secures Long-Term LNG Supply from Malaysia Amid Global Energy Uncertainty

Japan’s largest LNG buyer signs a two-decade contract with Malaysia’s Petronas to strengthen supply amid growing international energy risks and rising domestic demand.

EU Targets Russia’s Financial Networks with Major New Sanctions Package
Trade & Tariffs

EU Targets Russia’s Financial Networks with Major New Sanctions Package

The European Union proposes its 21st sanctions package, focusing on nearly 90 Russian banks, crypto platforms, and oil traders to tighten the financial chokehold on Moscow’s war economy.

DOJ urged to address voter abuse amid concerns on LA’s Skid Row
AI & Tech Regulation

DOJ urged to address voter abuse amid concerns on LA’s Skid Row

Videos suggest homeless people in Los Angeles are exploited for votes, prompting calls for the DOJ to safeguard electoral integrity and protect vulnerable voters.

China’s Export Surge Driven by AI Demand, Chips, and Auto Shipments in May
Trade & Tariffs

China’s Export Surge Driven by AI Demand, Chips, and Auto Shipments in May

China’s exports jumped sharply in May, led by robust demand for AI-related chips and cars, though signs of manufacturing strain suggest uneven economic momentum ahead.

SailPoint Shares Drop Despite Earnings Beat and Raised Outlook
Corporate Power

SailPoint Shares Drop Despite Earnings Beat and Raised Outlook

SailPoint’s stock declined sharply after reporting better-than-expected quarterly results and raising its full-year guidance, as investors reacted to more cautious growth projections.

Retired US Generals Assess Ukraine as Having Tactical Edge Over Russia
Defense & Security

Retired US Generals Assess Ukraine as Having Tactical Edge Over Russia

Veteran US military leaders highlight Ukraine’s recent territorial gains and advanced drone strikes as signs it currently holds the tactical upper hand against Russia.

Avista Reveals Large Power Agreement Involves New Data Center in Northwest
Corporate Power

Avista Reveals Large Power Agreement Involves New Data Center in Northwest

Avista confirmed its major electricity contract with a “large load customer” is for a data center expected to consume hundreds of megawatts by 2032.