Rare earth minerals used to be the stuff of chemistry quizzes. But now? Now they’re the quiet engine of global power. These 17 obscure elements are suddenly everywhere: in your phone, your car, even inside missile systems.As the world races toward clean energy and smarter tech, rare earths have become what oil was in the last century. The stakes are sky-high. China dominates the supply chain, the ...
Enrollment Recession: The Other Crisis Hitting Middle America
Brianna was supposed to be the first in her family to go to college. But along came the COVID pandemic, and that dream was aborted. So, she took a warehouse job instead and never looked back. Reflecting on that decision, she asks, “Why rack up debt when I’m already making decent money?” Yea. Brianna may be fictional, but her story is becoming all too common across Middle America. Since ...
Amazon Tells 20 Percent of Its Workforce to Resign or Relocate Without Severance Pay
Amazon just handed tens of thousands of employees a brutal choice: pack your bags or pack it in. And don’t expect a goodbye gift; there’s no severance if you walk. Workers have 30 days to decide if they’ll uproot their lives for corporate hubs like Seattle or Arlington. If not? They’re out. No public memo, no grand announcement. But behind the scenes, this isn't just about office ...
Contaminated Eggs Spark Widespread Recall – Is Your State Affected?
We finally have an answer to the age-old question: What came first, the egg or a nationwide food safety nightmare? This time, it’s definitely the egg. Over 1.7 million cartons have been recalled across the country after salmonella was found cozying up inside your breakfast staple. And just like that, brunch plans are ruined. The eggs were distributed by the August Egg Company, sold everywhere from ...
A Win for Academic Freedom? Harvard, Trump, and the Future of International Student Policy
On June 3, 2025, Harvard filed suit in federal court against the Trump administration. Why? The DHS (Department of Homeland Security) had made an aggressive move to revoke Harvard’s ability to host international students, a move widely seen as politically motivated; and the elite learning institution was having none of it. In the lawsuit, the school argued the action violated constitutional ...
Will Your Favorite Brands Disappear After Proctor & Gamble’s Major Shakeup?
It started as a memo, then quickly made headlines. Procter & Gamble, one of the biggest names in everyday products, just announced it’s cutting over 7,000 jobs across the globe. The official reasons? Inflation, automation, changing consumer habits. But let’s be real, there’s more going on here. This isn’t just about trimming the payroll. It looks like P&G is quietly streamlining its ...
9 U.S. Border Towns Taking a Hit as Canadian Visits Plummet
American border towns used to count on one thing: Canadians crossing over for gas, groceries, or a good time. Not anymore. Who knows what’s causing it? Is it politics, rising tariffs, or just plain bad vibes? Who knows? But the thing is that Canadians are ditching U.S. visits, and local economies are feeling the burn.From Washington State’s quirky Point Roberts (a town you literally have to ...
Chase Confirms Nation Wide Shutdown Of All US Branches For 24 Hours
Chase Bank is closing every single branch across the US for 24 hours on June 19, 2025. Yep, all of them. This isn’t a cyberattack or a banking crisis. It’s in honor of Juneteenth, the federal holiday that marks the end of slavery in the United States. So if you were planning to stroll into a branch, maybe to cash a check or awkwardly ask for help with online banking, you’ll want to hold ...