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August 24, 2026
Ditching Chinese Rare Earths Is Hard. Just Ask Japan.
A cautionary tale for Washington’s diversification push.
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August 13, 2026
Why Hackers Keep Going After U.S. Water Supplies
A spate of new attacks believed to be linked to Iran has highlighted the water sector’s vulnerability.
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August 10, 2026
Europe’s Summer of Nightmares
Punishing heat and wildfires have cost billions and displaced hundreds of thousands of people.
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July 28, 2026
What a Powerful El Niño Means for the World
Governments are bracing for the fallout of the intense weather phenomenon.
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July 7, 2026
Everyone Wants in on Brazil’s Rare Earths
But is Brasília ready to meet the moment?
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June 29, 2026
Farmers Worldwide Brace for El Niño
An intense El Niño threatens to compound trade and energy pain.
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June 22, 2026
China Flexes Its Rare-Earth Muscle—Again
New export restrictions underscore Beijing’s supply chain grip in ongoing tensions with Washington.
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June 12, 2026
Will Farmers Lose Faith With Trump?
The economic effects of the Iran war are straining a key Republican constituency ahead of midterm elections.
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