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Which is the bigger long-term threat to U.S. national security: dependence on foreign rare earth minerals, or the emerging global arms race?
— Jared Kim
Jared Kim · Sep 2, 2026
Salk Tests Deep-Root Soybeans for Carbon Storage
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Researchers at the Salk Institute are engineering soybean plants with deeper, vertical root systems to dodge drought and substantially increase underground carbon storage, supported by an $18 million Bezos Earth Fund grant for field trials and scalability testing in Illinois. While early results show larger, deeper root systems and genome-guided traits linked to carbon storage, scientists still must verify real-world yields and how long the stored carbon remains underground before these crops can be deployed widely.
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Engineering these traits sounds useful, but they need to confirm it works at scale before expecting wide adoption.
Private satellites and AI reshape Earth observation with benefits and risks
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— Sep 7, 2026
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Faraday: The Bookbinder Who Lit the World
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— FROM 1831
A blacksmith's son with no schooling and a deep, quiet faith discovered electromagnetic induction — the principle behind every generator on Earth.
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DAVID BLACKMON: What Should We Do About Rare Earth Minerals?
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— Apr 26, 2025
Currently, the United States relies on supply chains controlled by China for the vast majority of its supply of rare earth minerals. This has been a known problem for more than 30 years, yet president after president…
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Ken Paxton Shuts Down Alleged ‘Birth Tourism Center’ He Says Helped Chinese Nationals
Ireland Owens · 3 min · 57m
Scientists Clash Over Nature of Interstellar Visitor 3I/ATLAS Ahead of Earth Flyby
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— Dec 18, 2025
As the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS prepares for its close flyby of Earth, debate over its origins and behavior has intensified, with scientists sharply divided over whether the mysterious visitor is a conventional…
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Most Influential Women in World History
From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Wendell Berry, 92, Dies; Agrarian Movement Leader
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— Sep 4, 2026
Wendell Berry, the Kentucky farmer-poet who died at 92 on August 31, 2026, was celebrated for sustainable farming and devotion to rural communities, challenging industrial agriculture and corporate agribusiness. His environmental ethics were rooted in Christian creation care, urging stewardship of the Earth and critiquing dominionist readings of Genesis, a legacy reinforced by his writings and lifelong activism.
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Earth Day Reminder: Green Groups Linked To World’s Top Polluter
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— Apr 22, 2025
Some prominent green groups — including ones that play up Earth Day — also happen to have financial connections to the government of China, the nation that pollutes the planet more than any other. The Natural Resources…
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Astronomers Say ‘Alien’ Comet ATLAS is Once Again Visible from Earth
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— Nov 3, 2025
3I/ATLAS has made a reappearance. According to the New York Post , contrary to viral claims suggesting that 3I/ATLAS had vanished or was “no longer from Earth,” astronomers now say the Manhattan-sized comet is visible…
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How America Can Break Free From China’s Minerals Stranglehold
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— Jul 4, 2025
America has a real shot at ending its dangerous reliance on the People’s Republic of China (PRC) for rare earth elements, but only if it is willing to take decisive action, industry experts say. Rare earths are a group…
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On X · @FabrizioRomano
Michael Olise Scores Hat-Trick as Bayern Star Hits 11 Goal Contributions in 7 Games
Fabrizio Romano’s post highlights Michael Olise’s hat-trick for FC Bayern, bringing him to 11 goal contributions (8 goals, 3 assists) in just 7 appearances across all competitions this season—more G/A than games played. The post is trending due to Romano’s massive following, the eye-catching stats and performance in a dominant Bayern win (reportedly 7-0), and the resulting online debate over Olise’s form, Ballon d’Or credentials, and comparisons to other young wingers like Lamine Yamal.
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America At 250: Uniparty Fiddles While The Country Burns
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— Jul 3, 2026
America is the greatest country on earth.
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DAVID BLACKMON: The Truth About Earth Day
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— Apr 23, 2025
When the first Earth Day was held on April 22, 1970, the founders — U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson (D-WI) and activist Denis Hayes — said its purpose was to draw public attention to what was at the time “the deteriorating…
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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
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Huge ‘Potentially Hazardous’ Asteroid to Buzz Near Earth on Tuesday
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— Jan 18, 2022
A massive asteroid will make one of its closest approaches to Earth on Tuesday, but experts say it will still be far enough away that there is no danger to the planet. The asteroid carries the less-than-poetic name of…
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McConnell Warns of ‘Scorched Earth’ if Democrats Dump Filibuster
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— Mar 16, 2021
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell warned Democrats on Tuesday that doing away with the chamber’s filibuster rule would lead to a “completely scorched earth” Senate in which President Joe Biden would have a…
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Artemis Crew Returns To Earth After Successful Mission
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— Apr 11, 2026
The Artemis II crew completed their mission Friday and returned to Earth following a historic journey in space. National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA’s) Artemis II mission launched at 6:35 p.m. on April…
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Passengers Jump From Seats as Fight Breaks Out on 11-Hour Flight
Passengers were forced to leap from their seats after a fight broke out aboard a London-bound flight, with dramatic video showing two men exchanging blows in the aisle as fellow travelers scrambled to intervene. The incident happened Sept. 16 aboard a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight traveling from Sylhet, Bangladesh, to London Heathrow, according to Fox News . The flight can take more than 11 hou
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Biden Marks Earth Day by Announcing Grants for Solar Energy Projects
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— Apr 22, 2024
Just how does one mark Earth Day if you’re President of the United States? If you’re President Joe Biden, you do it by by announcing $7 billion in federal grants. These grants will be used for residential solar projects…
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Introvert, extrovert, or secret third thing?
The internet's favorite binary is a lie. Twelve questions and the AI names your actual social battery type.
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‘God of Chaos’ Asteroid Set to Come Closer to Earth Than Any in Recorded History in 2029
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— Dec 27, 2023
The Apophis asteroid, also called the “God of Chaos,” is expected to fly by Earth in April of 2029. But it is also projected to come closer than any asteroid in recorded history which has caused NASA to launch a mission…
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MARC MORANO: The More The US Drills, The Healthier Our Planet Is
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— Apr 22, 2026
Earth Day, April 22, 2026, has arrived! Who is the 2026 recipient of the Environmental Hero Award for Earth Day?! The past year has seen one clear winner. Al Gore? No. The Sierra Club? Nope. Tom Steyer? Not a chance…
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Ilhan Omar Calls Elon Musk ‘One Of The Dumbest People On Earth’
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— Jan 12, 2026
Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar called tech mogul Elon Musk “one of the dumbest people on Earth” on Monday after he accused her of politically benefiting from illegal immigration. Musk stated on X that Democrats…
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Trump’s Resolution for New Year: ‘Peace on Earth’
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— Jan 1, 2026
President Donald Trump’s New Year’s resolution is a lofty one. “Peace. Peace on Earth,” he said Wednesday with first lady Melania Trump at his side at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. The White House’s oficial rapid…
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Russia Repurposes Training Missiles As Ukraine Faces Critical Patriot Shortage
Francis Kapper · 6 min · 1h
Former Mayor of Jerusalem Vows That Israel Will ‘Wipe Hamas Off The Face of The Earth’
Reporting
— Nov 17, 2023
The former mayor of Jerusalem vowed Israel would do whatever it takes to “wipe Hamas off the face of earth.” During an interview with Fox News host Neil Cavuto on “Your World with Neil Cavuto,” Nir Barkat, current…
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‘Literally’: Biden Mocked for Labeling National Park ‘One of the Earth’s Nine Wonders’
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— Aug 9, 2023
President Joe Biden was mocked after he stated the Grand Canyon was “one of the Earth’s nine wonders” found in the world. While giving a speech at Red Butte Airfield in Arizona, Biden incorrectly described the Grand…
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EU, China Strike Deal to Keep Rare Earth Supply Flowing Amid Trade Tensions
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— Nov 5, 2025
The European Union has reached an agreement with China to stabilize the flow of rare earth materials and products that are vital for high-tech and military industries, officials said Tuesday. According to The Associated…
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Trump Announces US Will Receive Rare Earth Minerals From China – Tariffs on Chinese Goods at 55%
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— Jun 11, 2025
President Donald Trump announced a new trade framework with China, under which the U.S. will receive magnets and rare earth minerals while imposing a total of 55% in tariffs on Chinese goods. According to the Associated…
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Trump Says If Ukraine Wants Continued Support They Must Give Access to Rare Earth Elements
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— Feb 4, 2025
President Donald Trump has hinted that if Ukraine wants continued support from the U.S. in its war against Russia, it must give up its rare Earth elements in return. According to the Associated Press , Trump told…
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On X · @BoySpyce
Boy Spyce Offers Apology to Influencers Except Dami Foreign
Nigerian artist Boy Spyce proposes an X Space to apologize to blocked influencers but excludes Dami Foreign. Reactions are mostly skeptical or mocking rather than polarized, with advice to focus on music instead of pandering.
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