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Nov 09 2025WEATHER

Japan's Northern Coast Faces Earthquake and Tsunami Alerts

Japan's northern coast experienced a significant earthquake recently. The quake, which measured 6. 9 on the Richter scale, struck off the coast of Iwate prefecture. It was not deep, only about 20 kilometers below the surface. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued tsunami warnings right after the qu

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Nov 08 2025POLITICS

China and the U. S. Rare Earth Trade: A Bumpy Road Ahead

China is working on a new way to handle rare earth exports. This could make things faster, but it won't undo all the restrictions that have been causing trouble. Industry insiders say that while there might be some easing, it's not the big change that the U. S. was hoping for. The Ministry of Comme

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Nov 06 2025ENVIRONMENT

Celebrities Shine at Earthshot Prize Event in Brazil

Prince William made a grand entrance at the Earthshot Prize event in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The star-studded affair took place at the Museum of Tomorrow, marking the fifth year of the prestigious awards. This year's ceremony was a mix of glamour and environmental awareness, with big names like Shaw

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Nov 06 2025ENVIRONMENT

Prince William's Green Mission in Rio: A Closer Look

Prince William is in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for a three-day visit focused on environmental issues. He's not just there to see the sights. He's also announcing the winners of his Earthshot Prize. This award celebrates people who are working on solutions to climate change. William has been busy. He'

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Nov 04 2025WEATHER

Shaking Ground in Afghanistan: Lives Lost and Many Hurt

A sudden and strong earthquake hit northern Afghanistan. It was a 6. 3 on the Richter scale. This happened close to the big city of Mazar-e-Sharif. The U. S. Geological Survey shared this news. People are still figuring out how bad the damage is. Right now, we know at least 20 people died. More tha

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Oct 28 2025SCIENCE

Earth's Hemispheres Losing Their Balance

Something strange is happening with Earth's hemispheres. For years, the Northern and Southern Hemispheres reflected almost the same amount of sunlight back into space. But now, this balance is breaking down. The Northern Hemisphere is absorbing more sunlight than the Southern Hemisphere. This change

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Oct 26 2025BUSINESS

Trade Talks Heat Up Between China and the U. S.

Trade talks between China and the U. S. have taken a step forward. Both sides have agreed on a basic plan for a deal. This includes talks about tariffs and other trade issues. The talks happened in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This was during a meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. U. S

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Oct 26 2025BUSINESS

China's Rare Earth Gamble: A Risky Trade Move?

China is playing a dangerous game with rare earth exports. The country has been tightening controls on these critical minerals, which are essential for many industries. This move has not gone unnoticed or unchallenged. The U. S. and China have been in talks, but China seems unwilling to back down.

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Oct 25 2025POLITICS

Why Price Controls on Rare Earths Won't Help America

A recent proposal to set price floors on rare earth minerals might seem like a good idea to some. The goal is to push back against China's restrictions on these vital resources. However, this approach could backfire, hurting American industries and failing to change China's policies. Price controls

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Oct 24 2025BUSINESS

Trade Tensions: U. S. and China Meet in Malaysia to Avoid Economic Showdown

High-level economic representatives from the United States and China are set to meet in Kuala Lumpur to prevent a trade war from worsening. The discussions aim to ensure that the upcoming meeting between U. S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping goes smoothly. The talks, schedul

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