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The US has a single rare earths mine. Chinese export limits are energizing a push for more

The US has a single rare earths mine. Chinese export limits are energizing a push for more

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Scientists find possible chemical signs of life on a faraway planet

Scientists find possible chemical signs of life on a faraway planet

LONDON (AP) — Astronomers have found possible chemical signs of life on a distant planet outside our solar system, though they caution more work is needed to confirm their findings.
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Working group created to find way to save popular Drumheller, Alta., dinosaur

Working group created to find way to save popular Drumheller, Alta., dinosaur

CALGARY — An important first step has been taken to save Tyra the Tyrannosaurus, the popular tourist attraction that towers over the skyline in Drumheller, Alta., and was facing extinction in 2029.
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Google's digital ad network declared an illegal monopoly, joining its search engine in penalty box

Google's digital ad network declared an illegal monopoly, joining its search engine in penalty box

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google has been branded an abusive monopolist by a federal judge for the second time in less than a year, this time for illegally exploiting some of its online marketing technology to boost the profits fueling an internet empire
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Curiosity rover finds carbon deposits on Mars - more evidence of water on surface

Curiosity rover finds carbon deposits on Mars - more evidence of water on surface

CALGARY — The lead author of a new study pointing to more proof of water on Mars says it brings scientists a step closer to determining whether the planet was ever capable of supporting life.
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Visa cancellations sow panic for international students, with more than 1,000 fearing deportation

Visa cancellations sow panic for international students, with more than 1,000 fearing deportation

WASHINGTON (AP) — At first, the bar association for immigration attorneys began receiving inquiries from a couple students a day. These were foreigners studying in the U.S.
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China dominates solar. Trump tariffs target China. For US solar industry, that means higher costs

China dominates solar. Trump tariffs target China. For US solar industry, that means higher costs

Mike Summers was eager to install solar at his home in Ohio for years, and after he finally replaced his aging roof this year, his solar contractor swung into action.
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Why Elon Musk installed his top lieutenants at a federal agency you probably haven't heard of

Why Elon Musk installed his top lieutenants at a federal agency you probably haven't heard of

WASHINGTON (AP) — On the rooftop patio of the General Services Administration headquarters, an agency staffer recently discovered something strange: a rectangular device attached to a wire that snaked across the roof, over the ledge and into the admi
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Endangered sea turtle populations show signs of recovery in more than half the world, survey finds

Endangered sea turtle populations show signs of recovery in more than half the world, survey finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — Endangered sea turtles show signs of recovery in a majority of places where they’re found worldwide, according to a new global survey released Thursday.
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Judge strikes down an Ohio law limiting kids’ use of social media as unconstitutional

Judge strikes down an Ohio law limiting kids’ use of social media as unconstitutional

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A federal judge permanently struck down an Ohio law on Thursday that would have required children and teens under 16 to get parental consent to use social media apps. U.S.
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