Export-Import Bank launches initiative to counter China's mineral dominance
The federal government has begun efforts to support foreign mineral projects that exclude China as part of efforts to strengthen the U.S. supply chain. The Export-Import Bank (EXIM), a federal agency that helps finance private projects, voted to approve an initiative to fund overseas projects that ultimately supply minerals used in the United States. Given […]
Toyota announces move into rocket launches at CES 2025 with $45M investment
Toyota Motor Corporation is investing about $45 million to enter the space industry, and insists it's not just “one car company” considering a rocket launch. On Monday, during CES 2025, a major technology trade show in Las Vegas that brings together the latest equipment, Chairman Akio Toyoda announced that the automaker will invest $44.4 million, […]
Exclusive | Group launches $7M effort to mobilize Jewish voters for NYC races –
A new group is launching a $7 million campaign to mobilize Jewish voters in New York City's city council elections, including the mayor's race, the Post reported. The Jewish Voter Action Network will target voters in 12 City Council districts with large Jewish populations and ensure they get to the polls. All parliamentary seats will […]
South Korea Launches Police Raids on Airport, Airline Tied to Plane Disaster
South Korean law enforcement authorities on Thursday raided Muan International Airport and Jeju Air's Seoul office in connection with the deadliest plane crash in the country's history. kill On Sunday, there were 179 people. Police authorities also raided the office of the Busan Regional Civil Aviation Administration in Muan, where the crash occurred, and investigated […]
Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown launches fundraiser for New Orleans terror attack victims’ families
Former NFL star Antonio Brown has launched a fund for the victims and their families of the New Orleans terrorist attack in the early hours of New Year's Day. Suspect Shamsud Din Jabbar drove a truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street, killing more than a dozen people and injuring several more. He died in […]
Dunkin’ launches espresso drink with Sabrina Carpenter, $5 meal deal
Dunkin' launched a new drink in partnership with “Espresso” singer Sabrina Carpenter and also promoted a $5 meal deal in an effort to boost sales into 2025. The donut and coffee chain has launched Brown Sugar Shakin' Espresso. playful promotion Tuesday will feature the Grammy-nominated pop star's “Shakin' That S,” with her hits playing in […]
Eagles’ Tanner McKee throws 1st career TD pass, teammate AJ Brown launches ball into stands
With Kenny Pickett out with a rib injury, the Philadelphia Eagles needed Tanner McKee to play Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys. The Eagles selected McKee out of Stanford University in the sixth round of the 2023 draft. However, he never saw action in a regular season game. With Jalen Hurts already out and Pickett in […]
Zoo in Virginia launches poll to name newborn pygmy hippopotamus calf
The public is now voting to name Metro Richmond Zoo's newborn female pygmy hippo calf. The calf was born Dec. 9, according to a Christmas Eve news release from the Virginia-based zoo. “Long live the hippos! The Zoo is excited to announce the addition of a baby pygmy hippo to our heartwarming animal family, just […]
Israel launches strikes in Yemen on Houthi military targets, IDF says
The Israeli military on Thursday claimed responsibility for a series of airstrikes that hit the Houthi-held capital, Sanaa International Airport, and other targets in Yemen. The Israel Defense Forces said the airstrike targeted military infrastructure used by the Houthis to carry out terrorist acts. “The Houthi terrorist regime has repeatedly attacked the State of Israel […]
Marianne Williamson launches her bid for DNC chair
Former Democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williamson on Thursday. announced Her campaign for chair of the Democratic National Committee. Williamson, who ran for president in 2020 and 2024, launched his bid to become DNC chairman on November 5th in an effort to correct the devastating losses suffered by the Democratic Party. “This year's DNC chairman election […]