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October 15, 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin.Alexander Zemlyanichenko | AFP | Getty ImagesRussia aims to expand production of rare earths, but analysts say it has lagged and faces challenges in establishing itself in the lucrative global market.Russian President Vladimir Putin last week ordered authorities to complete a roadmap “for the long-term development of mining and production of rare and rare earth metals” by December 1.Moscow lags behind countries such as China in developing deposits of rare earth elements. Rare earth elements are primarily used to make high-strength magnets, which are essential components in high-tech and energy industries such as household…
Every weekday, Jim Cramer’s CNBC Investment Club releases the Homestretch, a practical afternoon update to coincide with the last hour of trading on Wall Street. Markets: The S&P 500 rose nearly 1.5% on Monday as House members were recalled to Washington to vote on a Senate deal to end the longest government shutdown in history. The Nasdaq rose more than 2%. With these gains, both indexes recouped nearly all of last week’s losses. The 41-day government shutdown that caused massive flight delays and cancellations and shook consumer confidence in the economy may be coming to an end, putting investors in…
Sean Wayne’s own words are back.Wayne said in February 2020: “If we get to the World Cup final and don’t win, it’s a disaster. We haven’t beaten Australia for a long time and that’s embarrassing. And if we don’t beat them, it’s my fault.” In the end, Wayne not only installed a bar, but built a trapdoor underneath it. Those were his words and no one else’s. Use Chrome Browser for a more accessible video player Wayne reflects on England’s first Test loss to Australia And by his own measurements, the two most important campaigns of his six years in…
People often think of tech bubbles in apocalyptic terms, but they don’t have to be that serious. In economic terms, a bubble is when the stakes are so high that supply exceeds demand. The result: It’s not all or nothing. Even a good bet can go against you if you are not careful with your bets. What makes the AI bubble question so difficult to answer is the schedule mismatch between the breakneck pace of AI software development and the slow pace of building and operating data centers. These data centers take years to build, so a lot will inevitably…
U.S. President Donald Trump watches the swearing-in ceremony of U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gore in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on November 10, 2025.Anna Moneymaker | Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump said Monday he would approve a pending deal in the Senate to end the record U.S. government shutdown.”Based on everything I’m hearing,” Trump said in the Oval Office, “I would say yes” about the deal, which cleared a key procedural hurdle in the Senate on Sunday night.The bill to fund the government and end the shutdown is now in its 41st day and must…
Pentagon Secretary Pete Hegseth said the attack was taking place in international waters amid mounting criticism of the U.S. operation.Published November 10, 2025November 10, 2025Click here to share on social mediaShare 2shareThe United States has carried out a new military attack on what it says is a drug ship heading to the country in international waters.Pentagon Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Monday that the U.S. military targeted two ships in the Eastern Pacific Ocean on Sunday, killing six people.Recommended stories list of 3 itemsend of list”Our intelligence indicates that these vessels were involved in illegal drug smuggling, were transporting narcotics, and…
German national team manager Julian Nagelsmann says Florian Wirths is disappointed with Liverpool’s poor finish and poor form.The national team head coach launched a shrewd defense of Wirths following criticism of the German star’s slow start to life at Liverpool since his £100m move from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer. Asked about Wirtz’s performance this season, Nagelsmann said: “Liverpool can also help him by converting some of the chances he has created.” “For some reason they don’t like hitting the ball.”The attacking midfielder was labeled a “problem” for Liverpool by Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville after an ineffective performance in…
A Gulfstream G-IV private jet flies through the clouds at sunset as it approaches Washington’s Reagan National Airport on June 12, 2024 in Arlington, Virginia.J. David Ake | Getty ImagesThe Federal Aviation Administration on Monday will “effectively ban business aviation operations” at 12 major U.S. airports and tighten restrictions on commercial airline operations as a shortage of air traffic controllers and a government shutdown disrupt travel, according to industry groups.The Trump administration last week ordered U.S. commercial airlines to reduce their flight schedules to ease the burden on air traffic controllers who are working without regular pay due to the…
It’s no secret that buying a home is expensive. According to the St. Louis Fed, the average sales price of homes in the United States has hovered around $400,000 since the end of 2021. Most homebuyers looking to cover that cost turn to mortgage lenders, who scrutinize financial details such as paychecks, bank balances and retirement accounts to determine how risky it is to lend money.That review process has typically excluded cryptoassets. But for the roughly 15% of Americans who invest in digital assets, that could soon change.A directive issued by the Federal Housing Finance Agency in June ordered mortgage…
On Sunday night, seven Democrats and one independent voted with Republicans in favor of reopening the government, ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson said the House would vote “as soon as possible” after Sunday’s Senate vote opened the door to reopening the federal government.Johnson told reporters he would notify members of the House of Representatives at least 36 hours before a final vote in the Senate, adding that members should start returning to Washington “now.”Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of list”I commend the seven Senate Democrats and one independent senator for doing the…