American companies that build batteries, cars and tech gadgets depend on graphite. China supplies most of it, making the U. S. vulnerable to supply cuts or price hikes. A new law encourages domestic mining projects like Graphite One’s Alaska deposit, the biggest graphite site in America. The bill as
In China, treating tuberculosis that resists standard drugs is harder and costs more than usual cases. Until recently, the national payment system did not account for this extra difficulty. A pilot city in 2022 changed that rule by adding a risk adjustment to its diagnosis‑intervention packet pay
The place where everyday life is shaped by policy is the local government. It decides if schools get enough money, if fire trucks can arrive fast, if homes stay affordable and if families feel safe in their own neighborhoods. Right now those decisions carry extra pressure. City and town leaders m
The recent winter brought more than snow to Lewiston and Portland. A sudden increase in ICE patrols sparked fear among immigrant families, especially those from Somalia, Afghanistan, the Congo, Angola and Ukraine. Their worries were clear in hushed conversations and hurried steps through town street
Senator Dan Foreman faces a tough challenge from Rep. Lori McCann in the next primary. McCann has already proven she can win close contests, beating him by 200 votes in a three‑way race two years ago. In that same year, Foreman won by about 400 votes. The real test is the general election.
"The death of a 23‑year‑old activist after a violent beating has sparked heated debate across France. The young man, who was present to support a protest group, fell into a coma after the attack and later died on Saturday. The incident happened outside a talk by Rima Hassan, a member of the Europe
In today’s market, picking the right shares is more important than simply buying an index. Two companies stand out for investors who want to earn extra cash through options while keeping their risk in check. One of them is a cybersecurity firm that has bounced back from a long decline. After months
In Europe, names linked to the late Jeffrey Epstein are sparking real consequences. Politicians, royals and officials are losing jobs or titles after the U. S. government released fresh documents that name them. The fallout is strikingly different from what’s happening across the Atlantic, where man
The latest podcast episode of Inside Trump’s Head sparked a debate about whether the frequent missteps in the administration serve any purpose. The host highlighted an incident at El Paso International Airport, where a ten‑day shutdown was announced because the Department of Defense claimed to have
The U. S. Secretary of State spoke in Munich, calling America a “child of Europe” to show that the two sides still care about each other. He hoped to calm worries in Europe over war, trade and changing global rules. The speech was brief and avoided talking about Russia, which made some people wonder
