LAS VEGAS — A federal judge in Nevada has ruled against conservationists who wanted to stop a lithium-boron mine they said would harm an endangered wildflower. The ruling marks a major legal victory for the 11-square-mile (28.49 square-kilometer) Rhyolite Ridge Lithium/Boron Mine Project in Esmeralda County, located between Reno and Las Vegas. The land holds … Read more
Born with a rare heart defect, Wyatt Lopez was about a year old when he checked into the hospital. It took almost a whole year before he checked back out — with a tuxedo, a little parade and a brand new heart. Tony Dokoupil has the story. Source link
For decades, 60 Minutes has explored some of the most remote and extraordinary places on Earth, places viewers have never been and likely will never go. But even by those standards, correspondent Scott Pelley’s latest assignment stands apart. “This was completely unique,” Pelley said. This week’s journey takes viewers deep into the largest known cave … Read more
Ava Langenhop was always sick. From “the time she was born,” she was “just a sick baby,” the 9-year-old’s mother, Alicia Langenhop, told CBS News. She’d catch any cough or cold. Before she was two months old, she went to the hospital twice for viral infections. Ear infections were constant. Scraped knees turned into skin … Read more
WASHINGTON — Members of the House Ethics Committee on Thursday will hold a rare public hearing on a sitting member of Congress. The hearing concerns its investigation into Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., who was indicted on charges she stole millions in federal relief funds and used the money to bankroll her congressional campaign. The congresswoman … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An embattled lawmaker facing five decades in prison will face the congressional spotlight Thursday during an ethics trial that could result in her expulsion from the House of Representatives. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., is expected to testify before the House Ethics Committee during a rare public hearing … Read more
Washington — The House Ethics Committee on Thursday will hold a rare public “trial” for Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida, who is accused of stealing $5 million in federal pandemic funds and using some of the money to boost her congressional campaign. Republicans are already trying to expel Cherfilus-McCormick from Congress over the allegations. … Read more
Researchers have discovered multiple rare and new species in previously unexplored caves in Cambodia, including a flying snake and a florescent-turquoise pit viper. Those creatures were found during a multi-year biodiversity study that surveyed more than 60 limestone caves in western Cambodia’s Battambang province. The project took researchers to 10 different hills across the region … Read more
The Trump administration is working with a U.S. company to challenge China’s dominance over rare earth elements. The metals are essential for components in smartphones, robotics, fighter jets, and drones. Source link
About a decade after he bought a shuttered rare earths mine that was, literally, partially underwater, MP Materials CEO James Litinsky has transformed his business into a pivotal player in America’s national security. Since taking over the rare earth industry from the United States in the 1990s, China has dominated the entire supply chain. That … Read more