MP Materials Corp. has officially filed a lawsuit against USA Rare Earth, claiming that the latter copied MP’s confidential permanent magnet technology. The case highlights a clash between two leaders in the rare‑earth industry, each vying for dominance in the global supply chain. MP alleges that US
Kalispell city leaders are set to change how downtown parking works, aiming to free up street spots for shoppers and visitors. The plan comes after a report highlighted that parking shortages might be turning people away from the town’s main shopping area. \ The city council met on Tuesday to discu
The only place on Staten Island that now uses a robot to help with knee replacements is Northwell Staten Island University Hospital, located in Ocean Breeze. The new system comes from Smith+Nephew and is called the CORI Surgical System. It works by letting doctors build a 3‑D picture of a patient’s
A life‑sentence inmate now faces a new capital murder charge after DNA testing linked him to a Dallas homicide that happened in 1986. The victim, Ruby Battee, was sexually assaulted and killed after a stranger forced his way into her home. Back then, investigators could only recover a small amount
The mayor says Chicago police are quicker without the gun‑shot detector he removed last year, citing a study that shows response times improved by more than four minutes on average. He calls critics’ worries “fear‑mongering” and says the tech had been a drain on resources. The city is still looki
Students in medical school often find their obstetrics rotations confusing, because the work they do can differ a lot from one hospital to another. This makes it hard for them to know what they should learn and how well they are doing. To fix this, a team created an obstetrics bingo board. The boar
Dietitians Australia has marked its 50th anniversary, and the celebration shines a spotlight on the journal Nutrition & Dietetics. The publication has grown from a modest start to a respected source of research and practice, shaping how nutrition professionals advise patients. The journal’s histo
The day of May 28 brings a mix of celebrated birthdays. One star, the singer Gladys Knight, turns 82 and has graced shows like “Hot In Cleveland” and “The Jeffersons. ” Another, the pop icon Kylie Minogue, marks her 58th year and has served as a judge on “The X Factor UK. ” In acting, Alexa
Parvovirus is a frequent and serious illness that can affect dogs. The best defense against it is vaccination, which helps keep the virus from taking hold in a puppy or adult dog. When an infected animal spreads the disease, it does so mainly through contact with feces that contains the virus. Th
In a move that surprised many, the state’s top leader rejected a bill designed to give public workers a modest pension. The law would have helped teachers, police officers and firefighters earn a steady income after retirement, matching what the rest of the country offers. Instead, the governor turn
