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Titan Mining’s New York Graphite Project Signals U.S. Revival of Critical Mineral Production

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 28, 2025

Titan Mining Corp has begun extracting graphite in upstate New York, marking the first commercial U.S. graphite mine in 70 years. A New Chapter...

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Texas Judge Blocks ‘App Store Accountability Act,’ Law Faces Appeal

Julia N. Fairmont December 27, 2025

A U.S. District Court judge in Austin halted a new Texas law that would have tightened control over app store access for minors. Judge Robert Pitman...

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Electric Bike Fire in East Austin Apartment Highlights Lithium-Ion Battery Hazards

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 27, 2025

Last week, a fire erupted in an east Austin apartment when an electric bike was charging, according to the Austin Fire Department. Fire...

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Virtual Reality Lets Elderly Residents of California’s The Terraces Revisit the World

Hannah E. Clearwater December 25, 2025

At Los Gatos’ The Terraces, VR headsets let seniors in their 80s and 90s explore oceans, hot‑air balloons, and childhood hometowns, boosting social...

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Nissan Unveils 2026 Rogue Plug-In Hybrid Focused on Everyday Practicality

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 25, 2025

The 2026 Nissan Rogue Plug‑In Hybrid arrives without theatrics, focusing on everyday usefulness. Everyday Practicality The Rogue offers 38 miles...

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2026 Nissan Pathfinder Unveiled: Modern Tech, Strong Towing, Family-Focused Design

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 25, 2025

The 2026 Nissan Pathfinder arrives refreshed, delivering a modern cabin, advanced tech, and a strong towing capacity that many families have been...

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GoAERO Picks 8 Teams for Stage Two, Austin Duo Eyes Flying Rescue Tech

Morgan J. Carter December 25, 2025

Eight teams from across the globe have advanced to the second phase of the GoAERO competition, a $2 million challenge aimed at developing flying...

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US Bans Five Europeans Over Alleged Censorship Pressure, Sparking EU Backlash

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 25, 2025

US bans five Europeans over alleged censorship pressure, sparking EU backlash, prompting a sharp response from the EU and its member states. US...

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How Santa Uses a Compass to Navigate the Shifting North Pole

Aiden V. Crossfield December 25, 2025

When Santa finishes delivering presents, he still faces a navigational puzzle: how to find the North Pole when the compass points to a different...

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French Post Office Hit by DDoS Attack, Cybercrime Group Claims Responsibility Ahead of Christmas

Julia N. Fairmont December 25, 2025

A major cyberattack that halted package deliveries at France’s national postal service just days before Christmas has been claimed by a pro‑Russian...