The real threat to a secure and sustainable supply of rare earths is not that they are scarce, but that so much is wasted. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/opinion/china-us-rare-earths.html Author : Julie Michelle Klinger Publish date : 2026-02-06 06:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Companies are increasingly using AI agents to streamline HR processes including pay increases. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/02/05/ai-agent-salary-promotion/ Author : Tristan Bove Publish date : 2026-02-05 11:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
U.S. forces carried out a lethal kinetic strike Thursday on a vessel allegedly operated by a designated terrorist organization, killing two suspected narco-terrorists.U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) said intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations.Thursday’s strike marked the second U.S. strike this year. A previous strike also killed two suspected narco-terrorists and left one survivor, according to officials.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Source link : https://www.foxnews.com/us/us-forces-kill-two-suspected-narco-terrorists-eastern-pacific-lethal-strike-operation Author : Publish date : 2026-02-06 04:46:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The deal reduces reciprocal tariffs and expands quotas for key trading goods, including Argentine beef — a flashpoint for American ranchers. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/world/americas/argentina-us-trade-deal-trump-milei.html Author : Emma Bubola Publish date : 2026-02-06 03:07:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The number of Black and Hispanic faculty increased at large research universities after a wave of commitments. Now these pledges are being rolled back, a Post analysis found. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/interactive/2026/college-faculty-diversity-initiatives/ Author : Laura Meckler, Lydia Sidhom, Eric Lau Publish date : 2026-02-05 10:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was named NFL Most Valuable Player for 2025 on Thursday night. Stafford was presented the award at the NFL Honors in California after a career season for the Rams. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMAt 37 years old, Stafford led the NFL in both passing yards (4,707) and passing touchdowns (46), while recording a career-low eight interceptions. His individual production guided the Rams to the NFC Championship Game, where their season ended in a 31-27 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.The MVP race came down to Stafford and New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye.NFL FANS
The Trump administration announced that its deployment of immigration agents in the Twin Cities was diminishing, but many agents remain. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/us/minnesota-ice-agents-deployment.html Author : Julie Bosman and Talya Minsberg Publish date : 2026-02-06 01:28:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he hoped to replace New START with a modernized treaty that could “last long into the future.” Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/02/04/us-russia-nuclear-arms-treaty-new-start/ Author : Victoria Bisset Publish date : 2026-02-05 20:59:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
FIRST ON FOX: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is detailing cases in which anti-ICE agitators actively helped criminal illegal immigrants evade federal arrest, including suspects accused of child rape, domestic abuse and gang-related violence.The cases point to a growing pattern of organized interference with federal immigration enforcement during recent ICE operations. "These are the monsters that agitators and sanctuary politicians are protecting," DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin told Fox News Digital. "We remind the public that obstructing law enforcement is a felony and a federal crime."FROM PROTEST TO FELONY: THE LINES MINNESOTA ANTI-ICE AGITATORS MAY BE CROSSING According to DHS, members of the anti-ICE Colorado
After hit men targeted the home of a prison manager in June, investigators say, the schemes of a criminal network involving the police unraveled. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/world/canada/toronto-police-arrested-drugs-corruption.html Author : Vjosa Isai Publish date : 2026-02-05 23:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
A U.S. official called the deal a by-product of ongoing efforts to end the Ukraine war. It came as a key nuclear treaty between Washington and Moscow expired. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/02/05/us-russia-military-talks/ Author : Tara Copp, Natalia Abbakumova Publish date : 2026-02-05 22:26:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Two California teens were arrested in connection with an Arizona home invasion tied to a $66 million cryptocurrency plot that happened the same day Nancy Guthrie was last seen before disappearing from her Tucson home, about two hours away.Authorities have not said if the two cases are connected in any way, but the cases do share some bizarre similarities. The teens, who are not being identified by Fox News Digital because they are both under the age of 18, allegedly posed as delivery drivers to gain access to the Scottsdale home on Jan. 31 before forcing their way inside and duct-taping
A fast-moving storm this weekend could drop new snow on the grimy piles that have accumulated across the city. Bitter cold will follow. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/weather/new-york-city-cold-snow-forecast.html Author : Judson Jones and Nazaneen Ghaffar Publish date : 2026-02-05 20:25:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
A backlog of 3.4 million cases is inhumane and economically short-sighted. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/02/05/immigration-court-judges-deportations/ Author : Editorial Board Publish date : 2026-02-05 19:53:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Nearly half of cancers could be avoided by cutting out three major risk factors, a new study has revealed.Research published this week in Nature Medicine identified that nearly 40% of global cancer cases are linked to tobacco (15% of new cases), infections (10%) and alcohol consumption (3%).Overall, 7.1 million cancer diagnoses in 2022 were linked to 30 modifiable risk factors, according to the study.DOES CANCER REDUCE ALZHEIMER'S RISK? NEW STUDY EXPLORES THE CONNECTION"The key here is that almost half of all cancers could be prevented by behavioral changes," Dr. Marc Siegel, Fox News Digital senior medical analyst, told Fox News
Casey Wasserman, who is leading preparations for the 2028 Summer Games, has expressed “regret” after messages he exchanged with Ghislaine Maxwell decades ago surfaced. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/world/europe/la-olympic-games-wasserman-epstein-files.html Author : Tariq Panja and Shawn Hubler Publish date : 2026-02-05 17:50:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
A severed pinkie at a crime scene sent police looking for a nine-fingered man. The case in Montgomery County, Maryland, would include threatening letters from prison and a judge’s regret over the sentence she imposed. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2026/02/04/severed-pinkie-case-montgomery/ Author : Dan Morse Publish date : 2026-02-05 11:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Federal prosecutors have charged more than 150 anti-ICE protesters in Minnesota with crimes ranging from obstruction of federal agents to FACE Act violations — offenses that carry penalties from fines to years in prison — as the Justice Department warns that similar conduct will be prosecuted aggressively nationwide. The response in the state offers a roadmap of sorts for how the Justice Department could move to quash similar protests nationwide and respond to unrest during Trump’s second presidential term. In Minnesota, more than 150 protesters have been arrested since the start of the Trump administration's immigration enforcement operation, "Operation Metro Surge," including
The questioning of the politically connected businessmen, Raúl Gorrín and Alex Saab, signaled deepening cooperation between the two nations. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/world/americas/venezuela-said-to-detain-maduro-allies-targeted-by-the-us.html Author : Anatoly Kurmanaev and Annie Correal Publish date : 2026-02-05 15:19:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Song and wardrobe changes were only some of the challenges the American star has faced. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/olympics/interactive/2026/alysa-liu-milan-cortina-olympics-figure-skating/ Author : Les Carpenter Publish date : 2026-02-05 11:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Lawmakers are demanding answers and stricter controls on dangerous pathogens after authorities uncovered a suspected unauthorized biolab inside a Las Vegas home, fueling concerns about potential Chinese government ties.Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., said the most important thing in the wake of the biolab's discovery is to investigate whether the homeowner, who investigators identified as Jia Bei Zhu, has any ties to the Chinese government — especially given that he is already in federal custody following the discovery of an unauthorized biolab in Reedley, California, in 2023.The property manager of the home, Israeli citizen Ori Solomon, was arrested Saturday and booked
Newly released documents detailed connections between the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and Peter Mandelson, who was picked to be the U.S. envoy by the British prime minister, Keir Starmer. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/world/europe/epstein-files-mandelson-starmer-uk.html Author : Michael D. Shear Publish date : 2026-02-05 12:54:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Luc Besson is the latest filmmaker to take on a horror classic and lose his way in the dark. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/movies/2026/02/05/dracula-luc-besson-review/ Author : Travis Andrews Publish date : 2026-02-05 10:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The Los Angeles Dodgers will accept an invitation to the White House for a ceremony to celebrate their 2025 World Series victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.A White House official told the New York Post the team has been in touch about a visit and the plan to attend. A date has not yet been set.There were calls for the team to forgo the traditional White House celebration due to ongoing tension with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement across the country.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMDodgers team president Stan Kasten also said this past weekend, "I don’t have
Little has been made public so far, but negotiators were expected to talk about the fate of Ukrainian territory in the east and security guarantees for Ukraine. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/world/europe/russia-ukraine-peace-talks.html Author : Kim Barker Publish date : 2026-02-05 10:21:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.