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From research to restrooms: Summer staffing crunch hits national parks after cuts
CODY, Wyo. — At Yosemite National Park in California, one of the oldest and most popular U.S. natural preserves, the workforce is stretched so thin this season that nearly all staffers, even scientists, are required to take turns cleaning...

Bizarre shark behavior off Brazil’s coast raises questions about ocean contamination
Bizarre shark behavior off Brazil’s coast raises questions about ocean contamination Sharks swimming in circles, acting aggressively, and approaching boats fearlessly — it sounds like fiction. But marine scientists are seriously investigating...

Taco John’s Appoints Industry Veteran Jackie Secor to Chief Operating Officer
By: Taco John's | 1 Shares 20 Reads Seasoned Operations Leader Brings Over Two Decades of Experience Across Franchise and Corporate Leadership Appointment is Set to Drive Operational Excellence and Cross-Functional Alignment as Brand Scales...

Trump says Xi agrees to resume rare earth exports to U.S.
U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to allow rare earth minerals and magnets to flow to the United States, a move that could ease tensions between the world’s two largest economies. Speaking to...

First antibiotic in 50 years to tackle superbug nears approval: what’s going on in the field?
Newsletter Signup - Under Article / In Page "*" indicates required fields For the first time in 50 years, a new antibiotic has been created to tackle a drug-resistant bacteria that causes serious infections like pneumonia and sepsis. While...

Gila River tribes intend to float solar panels on a reservoir. Could the technology help the Colorado River?
By Jake Bolster | Inside Climate News This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment. Sign up for their newsletter here. GILA RIVER INDIAN...

U.S. Goldmining Inc. Selects Ausenco To Deliver Initial Economic Assessment At Whistler Gold-Copper Project, Alaska
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) PEA to incorporate updated 2024 drilling and evaluate standalone open-pit operation ANCHORAGE, Alaska, June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - U.S. GoldMining Inc. (NASDAQ: USGO ) (" U.S. GoldMining " or the " Company ") is pleased to...

Murang’a county eyes global investors amid U.S.-China trade tensions
The county government of Murang’a is positioning itself to capitalize on the ongoing trade tensions between global economic powerhouses China and the United States, with plans to attract foreign investors keen to relocate manufacturing operations...

Hot Topics in International Trade - June 2025 - Rare Earth Minerals, and China’s Global Dominance
If I heard it once, I’ve heard it a thousand times, China is the sourcing capital of the world. I’ve also repeated this statement at least 400+ times in many conversations over the years regarding global trade. China, it’s also where the global...

Nvidia Scores U.K. Artificial Intelligence Deals
Nvidia (NVDA) on Monday announced deals with firms in the United Kingdom as the U.K. government looks to bulk up the country's capabilities in artificial intelligence. Nvidia stock rose on news of its latest sovereign AI wins. With Nvidia's...

Bad weather delays Axiom-4 launch from Florida's Space Coast
WE’LL HAVE MORE ON THAT THROUGHOUT THE DAY. AND THE AXIOM FOUR CREW WILL HAVE TO WAIT ANOTHER DAY TO BE ON THEIR WAY TO THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION. WE JUST FOUND OUT THE LAUNCH HAS BEEN PUSHED BACK AGAIN, THIS TIME BECAUSE OF HIGH WINDS. THE...

2025’s medical practice challenges: Prior authorizations, a staffing squeeze and rising costs
Every spring, Physicians Practice polls medical practices to pinpoint what keeps their administrators up at night. In the 2025 edition, more than half of respondents (58%) chose “dealing with payers,” especially prior authorization requirements...

High-tech jobs promised with Amazon data center in Falls
Amazon is to invest at least $20 billion in Pennsylvania for "innovation campuses" to develop cloud computing and AI infrastructure. These campuses, to be located in Falls Township (Bucks County) and Salem Township (Luzerne County), are projected...

Hailey Bieber fans notice subtle Instagram caption edit amid concerns over Justin’s behavior
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Try Missouri’s #1 Summer Beer This Weekend
Beer in the summertime can be flavorful, crisp and refreshing. While taste profiles are subjective, popularity is objective, and in Missouri this summer there are plenty of seasonal brews to sample, but one brand is out front in 2025. A Cold Crisp...

3:29 p.m. royal rumblings royal rumblings Meghan Markle Thinks Americans Loved Her Pregnancy Dance Video By Margaret Hartmann And somehow the divisive viral clip is supposed to make them buy more As Ever products.
Photo-Illustration: Intelligencer: Photos: Instagram/Meghan Did you find that video of Meghan Markle dancing with Prince Harry in the delivery room awkward or relatable? Do you think that opinion was influenced by your age or nationality? Did the...

PHOTO ESSAY: Bella Bautista’s journey to publicly embrace her trans identity
WASHINGTON (AP) — As they prepare of their resort room, Bella Bautista trades make-up ideas with the roommate she has simply met. Bautista, her cheekbones excessive and her confidence glowing, asks her roommate to twist her highlighted hair within...
What History Tells Us to Expect From Trump’s Escalation in Los Angeles Protests
Roughly 2,000 National Guard troops continued patrolling Los Angeles on Monday under an order from President Donald Trump following weekend protests in response to federal immigration sweeps. It was the first time the federal government had...

French Polynesia Just Created The World’s Largest Marine Protected Area
French Polynesia announced the creation of the world’s largest Marine Protected Area (MPA), at the U.N. Ocean Conference in France on Monday. The MPA will cover the entirety of the country's exclusive economic zone (EEZ), almost 5 million square...
French Polynesia Creates World's Largest Marine Protected Area
Corals on the outer slop of the lagoon in Tatakoto, a remote atoll in French Polynesia. Credit - Alexis Rosenfeld—Getty Images French Polynesia announced the creation of the world’s largest Marine Protected Area (MPA), at the U.N. Ocean Conference...