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The U.S. once controlled the market on rare earth elements, sought after for a range of technologies. But in the last few decades, China has cornered that market and surpassed the U.S.

For decades, Irish nuns ran homes for unwed mothers. Beneath one of them, a ghastly discovery: 796 babies buried in a septic tank. Forensics experts are now unearthing Ireland's past.

Amy Connor's twin sons were born 10 weeks before their due date. One of her sons needed a blood transfusion that met specific requirements. They eventually found a match.

A free 20 min. breakfast lecture series for our creative community. Join us for coffee, donuts, and inspiration every last Friday of the month. Dinah Poellnitz is an artist, curator, and co-founder of Hill Street Country Club, a community arts and cultural wellness space in Oceanside, California. For over a decade, Dinah has been a dedicated advocate for equitable access to the arts, creating platforms for underrepresented voices while addressing the cycles of disparity and injustice that often undermine community institutions. Her work is deeply rooted in the belief that community spaces are vital in times of uncertainty, spaces where art can communicate, inspire, and reimagine futures. Dinah understands the challenges of building something foundational, navigating systemic inequities, and shifting perceptions of institutions from transactional to transformational. As a cultural leader and creative visionary, Dinah continues to champion the survival of community-driven spaces, ensuring they remain relevant and resilient. Her work embodies the power of breaking cycles, fostering equity, and centering care in the pursuit of a thriving, inclusive arts ecosystem.

At least 78 people are dead following flooding that slammed central Texas over the weekend, while a desperate search for 11 missing from a camp for girls continues.

China is closely watching whether Israel and Iran can broker a ceasefire. Beijing gets much of its crude oil imports from Iran through a "dark fleet" of vessels to evade American sanctions.

There were 71,000 deportations in the first half of June alone, according to U.N. estimates. These Afghan refugees are returning to a country in the throes of a humanitarian crisis.

Wimberley, Texas, was the site of a devastating flash flood on Memorial Day weekend in 2015. Now, 10 years later, the town has rebuilt with such floods in mind — but still feels the emotional effects.

Federal judges are looking back to the 18th century to define what constitutes an invasion, weighing a key legal argument for the Trump administration's use of a wartime deportation authority.

Flash floods can start suddenly and become dangerous quickly. But there are steps you can take to protect yourself, both in the moment and well in advance.