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US launches plan to tackle China’s critical minerals dominance
The US has launched an effort to form a trade zone for critical minerals that are key to making everything from smartphones to weapons as it tries to break China’s dominance of the industry. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y41r5rzrno
Clemson basketball player’s teammates pool money to bring her mom from overseas for surprise visit
For Rusne Augustinaite, home is more than 5,000 miles away. The 22-year-old junior guard at Clemson University grew up in Lithuania, far from where she’s become one of the best three-point shooters in the Atlantic Coast Conference. And while she has now spent years playing in the U.S., one person has never seen her play […]
NBA power rankings 2025-26: Thunder remain on top, Pistons second as focus turns to trade deadline
The team that could put together the best offer for Giannis Antetokounmpo — or anyone else — likely will be quiet at the trade deadline. They may look to add a little depth along the front line, but think small moves, not big. https://www.nbcsports.com/nba/news/nba-power-rankings-2025-26-thunder-remain-on-top-pistons-second-as-focus-turns-to-trade-deadline?cid=nbcnews
My pilgrimage to Portsmouth and the best derby in English football
I am lucky enough to have been to most of the major English football derbies, but I had never done Portsmouth vs Southampton. I had been told, fairly forcefully, that I needed to change that and that I would not regret it. https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/portsmouth-southampton-best-derby-england-4140962
Brand Beckham and the rise of the clapback costume
When words fail, clothes do the talking – from the Beckhams to Diana’s revenge dress, fashion is the language of image management. https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026/jan/29/brand-beckham-and-the-rise-of-the-clapback-costume