Your phone, a rare metal and the war in DR Congo

Trade wars are bad, and hard to win

President Trump thinks that trade wars are easy and winnable. They are neither, as we keep learning the hard way.

The Hill - 2d

‘War feminism’ helped doom USAID

The failure to deliver women’s liberation to Afghanistan delegitimized USAID in the eyes of Americans who have decided to turn away from the idea of development aid altogether.

The Hill - 14h

'Tariff war, a trade war or any other type of war' — China says it's ready to fight U.S. until the end

Beijing announced Tuesday additional tariffs as high as 15% on certain U.S. goods, starting from March 10 and a series of new export restrictions for designated U.S. entities.

CNBC - 40m

Tell your adult children about your wealth — just don’t tell them everything

Some parents might be concerned that their children will want more and do less.

MarketWatch - Feb. 22

Are you a Type A traveller? Why the quest for perfection could be ruining your holiday – and your relationships

Tomas Telegramma’s endless quest to optimise his holiday was doing the opposite. Here’s how he learned to put down the to-do list and love uncertainty. Rome. Late summer. The crowds aren’t easing, ...

The Guardian - Feb. 26

You can still lower your 2024 tax bill or boost your refund with these moves

There's still time to lower your 2024 tax bill or boost your refund with these three strategies, experts say. Here's what to know.

CNBC - 6d

I’m a pediatrician in Texas. Things are dire and we need your support – not your condescension | Seema Jilani

Nothing I have done is more impactful than a day’s work in this battleground in the south, the graveyard of politicians’ abandoned promises. The tentacles of disinformation have already claimed ...

The Guardian - 5d

Ukraine is close to signing rare earth minerals deal with U.S., White House official says

Beneath the battle-scarred fields of Ukraine lies a hidden treasure -- rare earth minerals used to power the world's most advanced technologies. White House National Security Adviser Mike Waltz ...

CBS News - Feb. 21

Josh Campbell scores double as spirited Hibs record rare win over Celtic

Hibernian did what Bayern Munich could not as Josh Campbell’s first-half double earned David Gray’s in-form side a stirring 2-1 home win over Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic.. Celtic were ...

The Guardian - Feb. 22

Shimmering oarfish rarely seen near ocean surface pops up on Mexico beach

Distinctive, slender deep-sea creature, also known as ‘doomsday’ fish, seen wriggling on Baja California beach. A shimmery, slinky oarfish – a deep-sea creature that is rarely seen near the surface ...

The Guardian - Feb. 25

Putin ready to work with US companies on mining rare-earth deposits in Russian-occupied Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin said his nation was ready to work with U.S. companies to secure rare raw minerals within the nation’s borders in hopes of ending the conflict in Ukraine after three ...

The Hill - Feb. 25

Rare video captures super pod of 2,000 dolphins breaching and playing off California

A California boat captain has captured rare video of a super pod of more than 2,000 dolphins breaching off the coast of Monterey Bay, including the more elusive northern right whale dolphin.

NBC News - Feb. 26

‘Stock markets today are just about as risky as I have ever seen’: Elliott’s Paul Singer gives rare interview

“The state of stock markets today are just about as risky as I have ever seen,’ says billionaire investor Paul Singer, in a rare interview

MarketWatch - Feb. 26

Trump says Zelenskyy to visit U.S. to sign critical rare minerals deal on Friday

Ukraine and the United States have prepared a draft deal over access to Kyiv's deposits of rare earth minerals, officials said Wednesday.

CNBC - Feb. 26

Zelenskyy to sign rare earth mineral deal during Washington visit, Trump says

NBC News’ Courtney Kube and CSIS’ Gracelin Baskaran join Meet the Press NOW to discuss the U.S.-Ukraine rare earth mineral deal, with President Trump saying that security guarantees are not part of ...

NBC News - Feb. 26

Diablo 4's Next Event Will See Players Hunting Ultra-Rare Goblins For Mythic Uniques

Diablo 4's next event is a revamped version of March of the Goblins , and it's upping the rewards by permanently adding six rare goblin variants for players to hunt down, including one ultra-rare ...

GameSpot - 6d

‘He let us hate him’: Gene Hackman had a rare power – he didn’t need to be liked | David Thomson

The former marine was able to plumb depths of nastiness that set him apart from other ‘hard men’ actors of his generation, such as Robert Duvall and Clint Eastwood. It’s the dog that gets me about ...

The Guardian - 5d

Struggling Valladolid earns rare point against 10 men but relegation still looms

Real Valladolid has snapped a six-game losing streak by drawing at home with Las Palmas 1-1 in La Liga

ABC News - 5d

South Carolina prepares for first firing squad execution, ushering return of rare method

The overhaul of South Carolina’s death chamber was completed three years ago.

NBC News - 3d

Australian ‘man with the golden arm’, whose rare blood saved 2.4m babies, dies at 88

James Harrison rolled up his sleeve more than 1,100 times to give his plasma, which was used in life-saving anti-D medication. James Harrison, the Australian known as “the man with the golden arm” ...

The Guardian - 2d

Pod of Bigg's killer whales caught on video in rarely seen bird hunt off Seattle

A pod of Bigg's killer whales was caught in action in a rarely seen bird hunt just off Seattle's maritime industrial docks. Kersti Muul, who captured the hunt on video, said it was "a ...

CBS News - 1d

Australians in some east coast areas urged to evacuate ahead of ‘very rare’ cyclone

Australia braced for a rare east coast tropical cyclone that is swirling towards Brisbane, its third-most populous city, with authorities urging residents in flood-prone suburbs to evacuate soon.

NBC News - 20h

Trump's far-right European allies issue rare criticism over his Ukraine stance

President Donald Trump's approach to Ukraine has drawn criticism from France's Marine Le Pen, Dutch populist Geert Wilders and Britain's Nigel Farage.

NBC News - 20h

Canada goose fights off bald eagle in rare, symbolism-laden battle on ice

Photographer captures 20-minute clash between birds emblematic of Canada and US amid high trade tensions. For the second time in weeks, a Canadian icon has emerged as the unlikely victor in an ...

The Guardian - 13h

Schools are closed and public transport has stopped as rare cyclone approaches Australian coast

Schools are closed, public transport has stopped and desperate residents are getting around shortages of sandbags by buying sacks of potting mix as a region of eastern Australia is lashed by wind ...

ABC News - 1h

Your Earbuds Are Gross. Here’s How to Clean Them Properly

Filthy buds look bad, impact sound quality, and even risk infection. WIRED asked the experts how to correctly banish that ear gunk.

Wired - Feb. 19

Trillions of Viruses Live in Your Body. A.I. Is Trying to Find Them.

The Human Virome Program will analyze samples from thousands of volunteers in an effort to understand how viruses affect health.

The New York Times - Feb. 19

Is spending all day on your feet at work an occupational hazard?

Spending all day standing can take a toll on a worker’s body

ABC News - Feb. 20

MLB Park Factors that will affect your fantasy baseball hitters in 2025

Fantasy baseball analyst Dalton Del Don unveils his Park Factor findings for 2025.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 20

These tips for investing in mutual funds and ETFs will up your money game

Don’t miss these top money and investing features.

MarketWatch - Feb. 21

What Do the Mass IRS Layoffs Mean for Your Business Tax Filings?

The IRS just laid off at least 6,000 employees, which could lead to slower processing times–or lax enforcement.

Inc. - Feb. 21

Don't wait to file your taxes this season, experts say. Here's why

Nearly one-third of Americans procrastinate filing their taxes. But here's why you shouldn't wait this season, experts say.

CNBC - Feb. 21

Your five-star bedroom: how to bring that hotel aesthetic home

There’s nothing like the crisp sheets and serene stylings of a boutique hotel. So how can you recreate it? Busola Evans speaks to those in the know. Whether it’s the crisp white sheets, plush rugs, ...

The Guardian - Feb. 22

The IRS is firing thousands of workers. Will it affect your tax refund?

With the IRS laying off thousands of employees Thursday, many Americans may be wondering if their tax returns – or their refunds – will be affected.

The Hill - Feb. 22

Layer Your Clothes to Stay Comfortable in Any Weather (2025)

Learn how to use base layers, mid layers, and a shell to be comfortable no matter what nature throws at you.

Wired - Feb. 22

Want to stay sane? Try switching off your news alerts

As much as we need to stay informed, that relentless ping of potential horrors can’t be good for us. How are you not going mad?” is a thing I’ve heard recently. “How are you not talking about this ...

The Guardian - Feb. 23

How much of your paycheck should go to credit card debt?

If you put more than this amount toward credit card debt each month, you may want to consider other solutions.

CBS News - Feb. 24

Here's why Trump tariffs may raise your car insurance premiums

The Trump administration’s tariff policies may raise auto insurance premiums for motorists, according to a new Insurify analysis.

NBC News - Feb. 24

Here's why Trump tariffs may raise your car insurance premiums

If they take effect, tariffs are expected to raise costs for auto insurers to repair or replace cars, meaning motorists pay higher premiums.

CNBC - Feb. 24

No, Even the Best Wi-Fi Extender Isn’t Worth Your Time (2025)

We spent hours testing Wi-Fi extenders, but they failed to impress. There are better ways to improve your internet coverage.

Wired - Feb. 25

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