Western miners seek premium pricing for rare earth metals to break China grip
By Divya Rajagopal TORONTO (Reuters) -A handful of Canadian, German and Australian critical mineral explorers plan to command premium prices
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No. 11 Louisville looks to avoid upset, move closer to ACC title game berth when it hosts Virginia
No. 11 Louisville hopes to move closer toward clinching a berth in the ACC Championship when it hosts Virginia
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5 long-term Arthur Smith-Falcons replacements to save Bijan Robinson
The Atlanta Falcons could move off head coach Arthur Smith after this season if the team falls apart in the second half. Here are five replacements owner Arthur Blank could pair with the likes of Drake London, Kyle Pitts and Bijan Robinson in Atlanta.
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US companies' debt cushion smallest since Q1 2021 :BofA
By Matt Tracy Rising borrowing costs made a slight dent in U.S. companies' ability to make interest payments
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Mets pitcher David Peterson to miss start of season following hip surgery
New York Mets pitcher David Peterson is projected to miss the start of next season following surgery to repair a torn labrum in left hip
1970-01-01 08:00
King Charles finds his Seoul food in the suburbs
The King visits "Korea Town" in New Malden, which claims to have Europe's biggest Korean population.
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Sporting KC defender Ndenbe tore ACL against St. Louis, will miss rest of MLS Cup playoffs
Sporting Kansas City defender Logan Ndenbe tore the ACL in his right knee in the club’s win over St. Louis City last weekend, sidelining him for the rest of the MLS Cup playoffs and into next season
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Gareth Southgate ponders defensive options ahead of naming latest England squad
John Stones’ injury has given England manager Gareth Southgate the chance to explore his centre-back options in the Euro 2024 qualifiers against Malta and North Macedonia. The City defender was forced off with a problem in Tuesday’s Champions League win over Young Boys with boss Pep Guardiola admitting it is “deep bad news”. Stones only returned to action in October after a two-month absence with hamstring and hip problems but Southgate had no hesitation in starting him in the important qualifying win over Italy. But with qualification for the summer’s tournament in Germany already secured, Southgate – who names his squad on Thursday – can afford to look at his back-up options. Brighton captain Lewis Dunk and AC Milan’s Fikayo Tomori started together in last month’s friendly win over Australia but Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi was the man Southgate opted to replace Stones for the final 27 minutes against Italy and has the most caps of the trio. Injuries to Ben Chilwell and Luke Shaw meant Kieran Trippier filled in at left-back against Italy but Chelsea’s Levi Colwill started against Australia and could be another one to benefit from any experimentation. Colwill’s club captain Reece James could be in for a recall having returned from injury while Chelsea team-mate Raheem Sterling will be hoping two goals and some improved form in his last five matches will earn him a call-up for the first time since the World Cup. Those chances could be enhanced depending on the extent of the ankle injury sustained by James Maddison during Tottenham’s loss to Chelsea on Monday and how significant the hamstring problem which forced off Callum Wilson in Newcastle’s Champions League defeat against Borussia Dortmund. But Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka should return after withdrawing from the squad in October. Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips’ 49 minutes of action since his international start against Italy is unlikely to count against him, but James Ward-Prowse is knocking on the door of a first call-up in 14 months after a number of good performances for West Ham. Read More Jos Buttler wants to remain as England one-day captain despite poor World Cup Lauren Williams opens up on challenging time coping with Tokyo heartbreak Michael O’Neill expecting a tough international window for Northern Ireland
1970-01-01 08:00
US Justice Dept to launch civil rights probe of Mississippi police department
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Justice Department will launch a civil rights probe of Lexington, Mississippi, and its police department after
1970-01-01 08:00
3 relievers the Astros can sign to replace bullpen departures
The Houston Astros will likely be losing three key relievers this winter in free agency. Here are three free agent relievers that could be of use to them.
1970-01-01 08:00
Lalibela fighting: Amhara Fano militia and Ethiopian army clash in historic town
Lalibela is home to famous 13th Century churches that are registered as Unesco world heritage sites.
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Elon Musk wants a volunteer to have their head cut open for his brain implants
Elon Musk's chip implant company Neuralink is looking for its first volunteer since the company got approved to perform tests on humans by the FDA. Prior to its approval for human clinical trials, Reuters reported that the company had killed roughly 1,500 animals during testing. The volunteer would have to be willing to have a piece of their skull removed so a robotic surgeon can insert thin wires and electrodes into their brain. The company told Bloomberg News, the ideal candidate will be a quadriplegic under the age of 40. Neuralink hopes to eventually make a device that will allow people to send messages or play games using only their thoughts. Ashlee Vance, the author of the 2015 biography 'Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future', said in his Bloomberg report that despite "an outpouring of interest from thousands of prospective patients," the company is still seeking its first volunteer. The chip would enable computer functions to be performed using only thoughts via a "think-and-click" mechanism. If the ideal volunteer is chosen, a surgeon will remove part of the person's skull, before a robot dubbed "R1", equipped with cameras, sensors and a needle will push 64 threads into the brain whilst doing its best to avoid blood vessels. Reassuring. Each thread has roughly the diameter of 1/14th of a strand of human hair, and is lined with 16 electrodes that are programmed to gather data about the brain. The electrodes record neural activity related to movement intention, which is then decoded by Neuralink computers. Neuralink did not reveal how many participants would be enrolled in the trial or how many patients the FDA ultimately approved, after a negotiation between the company and agency which raised safety concerns, according to current and former employees. DJ Seo, co-founder and vice president for engineering of Neuralink told Bloomberg: "The short-term goal of the company is to build a generalised brain interface and restore autonomy to those with debilitating neurological conditions and unmet medical needs." "Then, really, the long-term goal is to have this available for billions of people and unlock human potential and go beyond our biological capabilities." Indy100 has reached out to Neuralink for comment. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings. How to join the indy100's free WhatsApp channel
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