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China Bans Key Mineral Exports to U.S. in Retaliation for Trade Restrictions

China announced Tuesday a ban on exporting certain minerals and metals to the U.S., escalating the ongoing trade and tech war. The targeted materials—germanium, gallium, antimony, and superhard substances—are vital for manufacturing semiconductors, batteries, and military hardware.

Alaska Airlines Experiences Technology Issues, Grounds Flights at Seattle Airport

Alaska Airlines experienced a significant technology issue on Monday, temporarily grounding flights at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and causing disruptions for passengers throughout the day.

Gun Manufacturer Applauds Elon Musk After Being Suspended by Facebook

After its Facebook account was suspended, the renowned American gun manufacturer Smith & Wesson expressed gratitude to Elon Musk and X (formerly Twitter) for championing free speech amid what the company described as ongoing assaults on the First and Second Amendments.

Financial Institutions Pressured to ‘Debank’ Groups Politically Opposed to Biden Admin

Silicon Valley venture capitalist Marc Andreessen told Joe Rogan that the Biden administration has weaponized financial institutions to "debank" entities politically opposed to the White House's agenda.

Mark Zuckerberg Meets with Trump

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg met with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on Wednesday.

More Than a Quarter of a Billion Dollars Spent Studying ‘Misinformation’

A new report from Open the Books details how the Biden administration spent more than a quarter of a billion taxpayer dollars on "misinformation" efforts.

Texas AG Paxton Probes Global Ad Group for Alleged Boycott Against X

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into the World Federation of Advertisers (WFA) over claims of a potential "coordinated plan or...

Justice Department Moves to Break Up Google Amid Antitrust Concerns

On Wednesday, the Department of Justice is set to present a federal judge with a request concerning the possible breakup of Google. This follows...

FCC to Investigate Big Tech Over Alleged Censorship; Commissioner Targets NewsGuard

Federal Communications Commissioner Brendan Carr has announced an investigation into major technology companies over alleged censorship of Americans. In an open letter, Carr addressed CEOs Sundar Pichai (Alphabet), Mark Zuckerberg (Meta), Satya Nadella (Microsoft), and Tim Cook (Apple), requesting information on their roles in what he described as a "censorship cartel." The letter accused the companies of suppressing free speech through actions like removing posts, downgrading websites, and labeling content as "untrustworthy," often targeting dissenting viewpoints.

Colleges Offer Self-Care Spaces, Puppies, and Art Therapy to Help Students Cope with Election Stress

Students at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., are being provided with resources to handle election-related stress, according to a letter obtained by The Free...

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