Rare earth elements (REEs) have emerged as some of the most strategically important resources of the 21st century. At the forefront of North America's rare earths resurgence is MP Materials Corp. (MP), owner and operator of the Mountain Pass mine in California—the only fully integrated rare earth mining and processing facility on the continent.

Surgeons often struggle to confirm adequate blood flow in vessels and tissue during 100 million procedures annually (out of 450 million total). Thanks to bold, quantum-inspired biosensing from the founder's work at UF's Quantum Theory Project, Viewflow enables surgeons to point and visualize blood flow as augmented reality anytime during open surgery.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung gains popularity after securing a $350 billion trade deal with the US, easing tariffs and boosting investments.

ESPN strengthens its NFL partnership with access to RedZone, more games, and enhanced coverage in a new streaming deal.

BYD experiences its first monthly delivery drop amid China's fierce EV price war and rising competition.

Nintendo has bumped up the prices of the original Switch console, which has been priced at $299.99 in the US since its release.

Sam's Club recalls Member's Mark freeze-dried fruit due to possible listeria contamination; consumers urged to discard or return affected products.

Boeing defense workers in St. Louis go on strike after rejecting a new contract offer over pay and conditions.

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AI startups are riding a wave of fresh capital in 2025—even as the Federal Reserve keeps interest rates at multi-decade highs. Instead of slowing down, the sector is posting some of its boldest funding figures yet, fueled by surging demand for both AI infrastructure and specialized applications.