Vietnam Plans to Re-start Rare Earth Mining
Vietnam plans to restart its biggest rare earths mine next year. The project could greatly increase the supply of the elements to compete with China.
New Controller Aims to Make Gaming Easier for People with Disabilities
As part of the gaming industry’s efforts to fix the problem, Sony has worked with Lane and others to develop the new Access controller for PlayStation.
Pepper X Sets Guinness Record for Hottest Pepper
The Guinness Book of World Records named Currie’s latest creation the world’s “hottest chili pepper” this month.
New York Mayor Makes Robocalls in Different Languages Using AI
New York Mayor Eric Adams has been using artificial intelligence (AI) to make robot phone calls in several languages.
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Water Levels Low in North Brazil, Near Amazon River
People, animals and fish who depend on the waterways connected to the Amazon River close to the Brazilian city of Manaus are facing a long period of dry weather.
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Old Ways of Making Wine Gain New Fans
Wine made by ancient methods is gaining new fans.
Gaza Hospital Explosion Limits Biden Visit to Israel, Middle East
U.S. President Joe Biden visited Israel on Wednesday after the October 7 attack by the militant group Hamas that killed more than 1,400 people.
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WHO Approves a Second Malaria Vaccine
The World Health Organization (WHO) approved a second malaria vaccine last week.
US Grower Sets World Record for Heaviest Pumpkin
An American teacher from Minnesota has set a record for growing the world’s heaviest pumpkin, which weighed 1,247 kilograms.
Taylor Swift Releases ‘Eras Tour’ Movie
“Look what you…made me do,” entertainer Taylor Swift wrote on social media as she premiered Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour movie Wednesday night in Los Angeles, California.
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