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China Clamps Down Even Harder on Rare Earth Exports
The move is Beijing’s latest attempt to tighten control over global production of the metals, which are essential to the manufacture of computer chips.
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Appeals Court to Weigh Legality of Deploying Troops to Portland
Judge Karin Immergut blocked President Trump from sending National Guardsmen to defend against a “rebellion.” Now three judges will hear the government’s appeal.
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New York Fed President Backs Interest Rate Cuts to Protect Labor Market
In a wide-ranging interview, John C. Williams discussed the outlook for interest rates, his concerns about the labor market and the importance of the Fed’s independence. Here is a full transcript.
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Harvard Seeks Assurances as Talks Restart in Washington
University leaders are wary of a new proposal from the Trump administration to impose far-reaching changes in higher education.
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Democrats Play the Hits on Health Care. Why Fewer People Are Listening.
The basic political conflict in America has changed to something very different than the one putting health care to the fore.
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G.O.P. Blocks Bid to Halt Trump’s Attacks in the Caribbean Sea
Republicans in the Senate blocked a measure that would terminate the president’s legally disputed campaign targeting alleged drug runners.
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They Found a Hidden Camera in Their Airbnb’s Bathroom. Are They Owed a Refund?
When a couple alerted Airbnb to a spy cam in an outlet extender, they thought the listing would be yanked and they’d get a full refund. Wrong on both counts.
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Uncharted Adventures: Discovering Hidden Gems Beyond Popular Destinations
Uncharted Adventures: Discovering Hidden Gems Beyond Popular Destinations In an era where Instagram feeds are flooded with the same picturesque shots of Eiffel Towers, Santorini sunsets, and the beaches of Bali, it’s easy to forget that the world is still full of uncharted adventures waiting to be discovered. As someone who once followed the well-trodden…
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A Recap of the Trump Administration’s Approach to Regulating Artificial Intelligence
Earlier this year, we covered President Trump’s rescission of the Biden Administration’s sweeping AI-focused executive order. Since then, the Trump Administration has released its AI Action Plan….By: A&O Shearman
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Bitcoin’s Energy Frontier in 2025: Reshaping Markets and Legal Landscapes
Energy Consumption – As the Bitcoin network continues to reshape energy and financial landscapes, this article provides a broad overview of its current energy consumption, Proof of Work consensus mechanism, federal and state policy developments, and related legal considerations….By: Steptoe & Johnson PLLC