The European Union is fundamentally revamping its policies on dealing with critical raw materials, imposing limits on imports from countries like China while unleashing subsidies and other financial incentives to ramp up home production. The plans by the European Commission, the EU’s
David Vencl emerged from the depths of Switzerland’s Lake Sils on Tuesday after a record dive beneath the ice to a depth of more than 164 feet without a wetsuit. The 40-year-old Czech diver’s record vertical plunge to 170 feet in a
Three Spanish geologists died in a tunnel collapse deep inside a potash mine in northeastern Spain on Thursday, officials said. The accident occurred inside the Cabanasses de Súria mine just before 9 a.m., at a depth of nearly 3,000 feet, local authorities
Vladimir Putin has been mocked by a top Ukrainian official after footage emerged of the Russian autocrat’s leg shaking uncontrollably during his meeting with Belarussian leader Lukashenko last week. Ukrainian internal affairs advisor Anton Geraschchenko suggested Putin was sending “Morse code” with
A suspected Chinese spy balloon shot down over the US was potentially carrying explosives to destroy itself, according to a top General. The Pentagon official, Air Force General Glen D. VanHerck, commander of U.S. Northern Command discussed new details about the mysterious
Comment on this story Comment We asked readers to channel their inner Carolyn Hax and answer this question. Some of the best responses are below. Dear Carolyn: My best friend and I are in our late 20s and have known each other
If you’re looking to build muscles, you’ll also want a set of weights to complete your workout space. Some trainers swear by dumbbells, others by kettlebells or barbells, but it comes down to personal preference and lifting experience. Dumbbells are standard home-gym
Shark circles near unsuspecting swimmers Beachgoers at Hillary’s Dog Beach near Perth, Western Australia, on Dec. 28 enjoyed the sun and surf without any clue that a tiger shark lurked nearby. (Credit: Storyful) Swimmers at an Australian beach remained seemingly unaware that
A Chinese military airplane flew within 10 feet of a U.S. aircraft earlier this month, according to officials. The United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) released the statement Thursday, stating the incident occurred on Dec. 21 in the South China Sea. “On Dec.
A dog that “vaulted” a wall, unaware there was a 50-foot drop on the other side, has miraculously survived. Fire crews and search-and-rescue teams rushed to the scene after members of the public reported seeing the injured dog. The incident occurred at