
The US-China tech race is moving from chips to the raw materials they're made of
In the race against the US for global tech supremacy, China has the upper hand in at least one critical area: rare earths.
BALTIMORE, MD, April 21, 2025 – Courts around the world are struggling to keep up with growing caseloads, leaving individuals and businesses waiting months – sometimes years – for resolution. But a new study in the INFORMS journal Manufacturing & Service Operations Management has uncovered a surprisingly simple way to speed up the system that doesn’t require hiring more judges.
Beijing has a virtual monopoly on rare earth minerals—the materials that power everything from military planes to your electric toothbrush.
The Trump administration’s back-and-forth moves on tariffs for technology products are stirring confusion in a sector heavily reliant on global supply chains. |
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In the race against the US for global tech supremacy, China has the upper hand in at least one critical area: rare earths.
The 2024-25 National Hockey League season is well underway. All 32 teams began with a fresh start in the standings, and for some, a fresh roster on the ice. Though every team hopes to raise Lord Stanley’s cup in June, there are only a handful of teams that have a realistic chance of doing so.
Let’s be honest, no one likes waiting in line. But it’s a small price we have to pay to keep things fair and respectful for everyone.
Donald Trump's return to the White House is likely to usher in sweeping changes that affect retailers such as Walmart, Target, and Costco — from new tariffs to tax cuts and a new regulatory environment.
Despite President Biden dropping out of his re-election bid, Vice President Kamala Harris appears to toe the line of the Democratic Party to secure support for her presidential candidacy. So, her stance on China is likely to align with Biden's.
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