China’s Rare Earth Restrictions Aim to Beat U.S. at Its Own Game The New York Times Xi’s Rare Earth Shock Gives Trump a Chance to Win Over US Allies Bloomberg.com China’s rare-earths power move jolted Trump but was years in the making The Washington Post Global markets tumble as Beijing imposes new ban on U.S. shipping. Bessent vows China ‘will be hurt the …
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U.S., China Aim for a Delicate Balancing Act on Trade – The Wall Street Journal
U.S., China Aim for a Delicate Balancing Act on Trade The Wall Street Journal China says it didn’t reignite trade tensions with the US, Trump did CNN US retailers brace for impact as Trump’s 100% China tariffs loom Reuters Trump puts extra 100% tariff on China imports, adds export controls on ‘critical software’ CNBC Stocks Bounce Back After Friday’s Selloff The Wall Street Journal Source …
Read More »Obama takes aim at companies cutting deals with Trump: ‘We have capacity to take a stand’ | Barack Obama
Barack Obama took aim at institutions and businesses who made deals or worked out settlements with the Trump administration, noting on a new podcast episode: “We all have this capacity, I think, to take a stand.” In a talk with Marc Maron on the comedian’s last edition of his long-running WTF With Marc Maron, the former US president said institutions …
Read More »“They Just Built an 800-Horsepower Monster”: Japan’s $550,000 Lexus LFR Is Taking Aim at Ferrari and McLaren (and Europe Should Be Worried)
IN A NUTSHELL 🚗 Japan’s new hypercar boasts 800 metric horsepower, challenging European dominance. 🔋 Featuring a twin-turbo V-8 hybrid system, it offers immediate torque and endurance. 💰 Priced at $550,000, it rivals luxury brands like Ferrari and McLaren. 🌍 Lexus re-enters the market with the LFR model, succeeding the legendary LFA. Japan’s automotive industry has always been synonymous with …
Read More »Black Ops 7 devs confirm SBMM and aim assist changes for launch
Following the beta, Treyarch have promised major changes to skill-based matchmaking and aim assist when Black Ops 7 launches. SBMM has been one of the hottest topics in Call of Duty for many years, with plenty of fans believing that it’s too punishing for higher-skill players. In the Black Ops 7 beta, the devs finally listened and implemented a playlist …
Read More »Trump takes aim at Antifa — and the press— in White House roundtable
A remarkable scene unfolded in the White House State Dining Room on Wednesday as the Trump administration convened a group of independent journalists and online commentators to share stories of violence at the hands of Antifa, an anti-fascist movement with no leadership or organization. President Donald Trump and top officials vowed to use the full weight of the federal government …
Read More »Democrats take legal aim at “the Radical Left” language during shutdown : NPR
A screen shot a message on the U.S. Forest Service website that some say violates the federal Hatch Act against political activity Kirk Siegler/NPR hide caption toggle caption Kirk Siegler/NPR There are brewing legal fights against the Trump administration for language it’s posting on federal websites and in government emails blaming the Democrats for the government shutdown. The controversy centers …
Read More »Conservatives Take Aim at ‘One Battle After Another’: “Year’s Most Irresponsible Movie”
One Battle After Another is, as the refrain goes on social media, “the movie of the year.” Paul Thomas Anderson’s propulsive, nearly three-hour loose adaptation of Thomas Pynchon’s Vineland starring Leonardo DiCaprio has been the rare grown-up drama that’s drawn enormous critical praise, high audience scores, and solid box office – crossing the $100 million mark worldwide to score the …
Read More »Zach Bryan Newest Song Takes Aim At ICE, Says America Is ‘Fading’
Topline A portion of a song by controversial singer-songwriter Zach Bryan is raising eyebrows on social media and being praised by Trump administration critics after the artist posted a minute-long teaser that made reference to raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the “fading of the red, white and blue.” Zach Bryan performs during the Quittin Time tour at Nissan …
Read More »Battlefield 6 Live-Action Trailer Takes Aim at Call of Duty
EA is ramping up its Battlefield 6 marketing, this time taking a direct jab at first-person shooter rival Call of Duty. Battlefield 6’s official live-action trailer dropped over the weekend, and it begins with what looks like a send up of Activision’s star-studded live-action Call of Duty trailers. The classic example here is the ‘There’s a Soldier in All of …
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