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AP PHOTOS: Aerial views of a controversial copper mine
Between emerald sea and jungled hills, the Cobre Panama copper mine has fueled mass protests across the Central American country. Buried in the rolling hills and dense jungles of Panama’s eastern ...ABC News - 21h -
Panama reopens talks about the future of a controversial copper mine, but opposition remains
More than a year after Panama’s Supreme Court halted operations at a huge copper mine because its government concession was deemed unconstitutional, there’s a fresh push with the new Panamanian ...ABC News - 1d -
As countries scramble for minerals, the seabed beckons. Will mining it be a disaster? – visual explainer
Mining companies are poised to mine the deep sea – but opposition is growing. What is the environmental cost, and are these metals actually needed? Continue reading...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
Copper settles near a record high. Why it’s not a great economic indicator anymore.
Copper settled above $5 a pound Tuesday on Comex for the first time since May, but the industrial metal’s ability to offer signals about the health of the economy has been clouded by the trade war ...MarketWatch - 4d -
Trump adding copper to trade protections, Commerce secretary says
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said President Trump plans to introduce steep tariffs on copper imports after he directed Cabinet officials to investigate the country’s ability to rely on its ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
M23 rebels capture strategic mining hub of Walikale in eastern DRC
Town in North Kivu province is the farthest west the group has reached since the start of its advance in January. M23 rebels have captured a strategic mining hub in eastern Democratic Republic of ...The Guardian - 2d -
Groundbreaking but controversial - new IOC president Coventry
Kirsty Coventry will become the 10th International Olympic Committee (IOC) president but why is she both a groundbreaking and controversial choice?BBC News - 1d -
Groundbreaking but controversial - new IOC president Coventry
Kirsty Coventry will become the 10th International Olympic Committee president - but why is she both a groundbreaking and controversial choice?Yahoo Sports - 7h -
Poland, Baltic states recommend leaving land mine treaty, citing threat from Russia
Poland and the three Baltic nations say they want to withdraw from an international convention that bans antipersonnel land mines due to the growing threat from Russia to front-line NATO statesABC News - 4d -
Greenland might open a vast uranium deposit to mining. Locals say it could alter their way of life
As Trump threatens to acquire the Danish island territory, residents of a small town are worried about an Australian mining company’s plans. Isolated among icebergs, fjords and mountains in remote ...The Guardian - 2d -
Was it a foul? You be the judge of controversial final play in MSU-Wisconsin game
Michigan State basketball's time in the Big Ten Tournament ended in controversy on Saturday afternoonYahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
The Long Count: Jack Dempsey, Gene Tunney and the boxing controversy that defined an era
It was the biggest boxing match the world of 1927 had ever seen. It ended in one of the sport’s greatest controversies.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
“I have watched it a thousand times” – Julian Alvarez reacts to penalty controversy
Last week, Real Madrid made it into the Champions League quarter-finals at the expense of Atletico Madrid – but it was not without controversy. It took a penalty shoot-out for the teams to the ...Yahoo Sports - 12h -
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Disney's "Snow White" will be out next week after series of controversies
The live action remake of Disney's "Snow White" will be out next week, but without some of the studio's typical marketing ahead of the release due to a series of controversies. Fans of the film ...CBS News - Mar. 14 -
Indonesia passes controversial law allowing greater military role in government
Activists in world’s third-largest democracy warn the legal changes signal a return to military dominance in civilian affairs that characterised Suharto years. Indonesia has ratified controversial ...The Guardian - 2d -
A river ‘died' in Zambia after an acidic waste spill at a Chinese-owned mine
The spill happened on Feb. 18.ABC News - Mar. 15 -
A ‘bridge to prosperity’? Guinea’s junta touts opening of mining megaproject
Vast Simandou complex has 2.8bn tonnes of iron ore deposits, but many worry about its environmental cost. Deep in the south of Guinea lies Simandou, an impressive mountain range with a lucrative ...The Guardian - 4d -
How CoreWeave Went From Crypto Mining to Wall Street’s A.I. Bellwether
CoreWeave, which provides computing power for A.I., was founded by three Bitcoin enthusiasts. The company is now set to make the first prominent A.I. initial public offering.The New York Times - 4d -
How CoreWeave Went From Crypto Mining to Wall Street’s A.I. Bellwether
CoreWeave, which provides computing power for A.I., was founded by three Bitcoin enthusiasts. The company is now set to make the first prominent A.I. initial public offering.The New York Times - 4d -
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4 nations bordering Russia to withdraw from land mine treaty
NATO members Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia said Tuesday they are abandoning the 1997 Ottawa convention treaty outlawing the use of anti-personnel landmines (APL) amid the ongoing conflict ...The Hill - 4d -
Top QB prospect in the NFL draft calls playing for the Saints 'a dream of mine'
The Saints getting Cam Ward in the 2025 draft is a pipe dream, but it's a dream of his, too. The rookie QB would love to play for the Saints one day.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Real Madrid advance amongst controversy + Deyna Castellanos debuts her signature shoe
Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Real Madrid’s controversial Champions League win against inner-city rival, Atletico Madrid. The boys debate whether or not Julian Alvarez’s double ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 13 -
Why Trump's Justice Department visit was controversial
President Trump on Friday became the first president to visit the Justice Department in a decade. The president walked out to cheers from loyal department officials before attacking his predecessor ...CBS News - Mar. 14 -
March Madness brackets set, but not without controversy
The NCAA Men's and Women's Basketball Tournaments get underway this week, but there are some questions about a few of the teams that made the Big Dance. BJ Taylor, basketball analyst for CBS Sports ...CBS News - 5d -
Inside the Controversy Surrounding Disney’s ‘Snow White’ Remake
The dwarfs. The casting. The politics of the lead actress. And that wig! Is Disney’s live-action remake of the classic film doomed by culture war skirmishes?The New York Times - 1d -
How Entrepreneurs Can Leverage Uncertainty for Growth
Entrepreneurs can use empathy to find the canary in the coal mine and exploit it for profits and intangible gains.Inc. - Mar. 8 -
Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony Keep It Real About LeBron James, Stephen A. Smith Debacle
"I've crashed out over [my kid] and I will continue to crash out over mine," Wade said.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
China raises state funding for strategic minerals amid US trade war
Authorities increase subsidies for exploration and mining to shore up high-tech supply chainFinancial Times - 2d -
Silencing America’s voice overseas undermines national security
The U.S. Agency for Global Media journalists’ deep relationship with their markets means they were the canaries in the coal mine.The Hill - 2d -
What are smartphones stealing from us? When mine was taken away, I found out | Alexander Hurst
As a Paris film extra, I surrendered my device and discovered the extraordinary connections I miss while staring at my screen. A few Thursdays ago was a wrap. For my brief acting career, that is. ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
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Forts Bragg and Benning revert to old names, sparking controversy
The military bases honoring Confederate generals recently had their old names restored, but with a twist. Not everyone is happy.CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Big budget Saudi TV series stirs controversy in Middle East
Iraq and Iran have banned mega production focused on seventh century schism between Sunni and Shia MuslimsFinancial Times - Mar. 13 -
Thomas Tuchel explains controversial decision to recall Jordan Henderson for England
The 34-year-old Ajax midfielder was a shock inclusion in Tuchel’s first squad as Three Lions boss for World Cup qualifiers against Albania and LatviaYahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
After a Paris Olympics Controversy, Jordan Chiles Rediscovered Herself
A chaotic year featured a whirlwind of flights, appearances, sponsorship obligations and college classes, and still, somehow, room for gymnastics.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
‘It’s controversial and polarising’: is Disney’s new Snow White a poisoned apple?
The studio’s latest remake may need more than a magic kiss to survive its entanglements with politics, sexism and CGI dwarf trouble . Five years ago a $250m remake of Snow White and the Seven ...The Guardian - Mar. 15 -
“Anger, rage, injustice” – Diego Simeone reflects on controversial Champions League exit
Atletico Madrid are gearing up for their blockbuster La Liga clash against Barcelona, but minds are still on Wednesday’s defeat to Real Madrid in the Champions League. They continue to feel very ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
After ‘kick’ controversy, Nick Ball is ready to meet the best fighter in the world
The Liverpudlian emerged from a scrappy, ugly fight with TJ Doheny, in which he escaped punishment after kicking out at his opponent, to stand in line to face Japan’s legendary four-weight world ...Yahoo Sports - 6d
