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US companies are stepping up to cut reliance on China for critical minerals used in key weapons

US companies are stepping up to cut reliance on China for critical minerals used in key weapons

A small refinery tucked inside a New Hampshire office park is helping produce the critical minerals needed in the missiles used in the Iran war

US faces new pressure to build weapons without China's rare earth magnets

US faces new pressure to build weapons without China's rare earth magnets

A group of young scientists and entrepreneurs started a backyard lab in Boston in 2018 to find a cleaner metal-refining method

Trump expected to attend event with mining execs amid critical minerals push

Trump expected to attend event with mining execs amid critical minerals push

By Jarrett Renshaw and Ernest Scheyder Aug 3 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump is expected to attend a roundtable on Friday with top mining executives hosted by the U.S. State Department, according to two people familiar with the planning.

Springfield News-Leader

Is Missouri a good state to live? Here's what U.S. News ranking says

Is Missouri a good state to live? Here's what U.S. News ranking says

U.S. News & World Report ranked all 50 states across eight categories to determine the best places to live. Here's how Missouri landed.

Exclusive-US has used 'virtually all' of its long-range precision missiles during Iran war, sources say

Exclusive-US has used 'virtually all' of its long-range precision missiles during Iran war, sources say

NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, Aug 4 (Reuters) - The U.S. Army has used up much of its stockpile of highly accurate long-range missiles during its five-month war with Iran, according to three people familiar with the data, raising concerns about the military's readiness for future conflicts.

Exclusive-Trump administration drafting ban on Chinese data center devices, sources say

Exclusive-Trump administration drafting ban on Chinese data center devices, sources say

WASHINGTON, Aug 4 (Reuters) - The Trump administration is drafting a ban on U.S. imports of new models of Chinese data center components, four people familiar with the matter told Reuters, as it seeks to protect the infrastructure that undergirds the AI boom.

MLB roundup: Alec Burleson's 3 HRs help Cardinals bash Yankees

MLB roundup: Alec Burleson's 3 HRs help Cardinals bash Yankees

Alec Burleson hit three two-run homers for the St. Louis Cardinals, who rallied for a 13-7 victory over the host New York Yankees after squandering a six-run lead on Monday night.

Yankees Rivalry Roundup: Rays gain ground on Trade Deadline day

Yankees Rivalry Roundup: Rays gain ground on Trade Deadline day

Recapping how the Yankees’ top AL opponents fared on August 3rd.

Florida Times-Union

Survey ranks the 'rudest kids' by state. Here's where Florida lands

Survey ranks the 'rudest kids' by state. Here's where Florida lands

A new study ranked states to determine where children are most likely to have behavioral problems or experience bullying. See where Florida ranks.

US Companies Intensify Efforts to Reduce Dependence on China's Rare Earth Minerals

US Companies Intensify Efforts to Reduce Dependence on China's Rare Earth Minerals

US Companies Intensify Efforts to Reduce Dependence on China's Rare Earth Minerals

Only 9 states give seniors enough retirement savings

Only 9 states give seniors enough retirement savings

Decades of disciplined saving may still prove insufficient for retirement due to one planning factor that often receives far too little attention. The state chosen for retirement can determine whether savings last through later life or are depleted years earlier than expected. A CareScout analysis ...

Detroit Free Press

Should Michigan put piece of fudge on state flag? What survey suggests

Should Michigan put piece of fudge on state flag? What survey suggests

A Custom Made Casino poll showed Mackinac Island fudge, a pothole and an orange construction barrel might be top picks for state flag.