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The U.S. takes a step towards allowing mining on the ocean floor a fragile ecosystem

President Trump signed an executive order Thursday aimed at making it easier for companies to mine the deep seafloor, saying it would create “a robust domestic supply for critical minerals.” There i… [read more]

Elon Musk can now add ‘city founder’ to his résumé after SpaceX employees vote to create Starbase Texas

The area, previously called Boca Chica, is home to SpaceX launch sites. Sergio FLORES / AFP The South Texas residents, who are mostly tied to SpaceX, voted overwhelmingly to create the city … [+3005 chread more

WATCH: Boy has encounter with ‘friendly’ dolphin

Trump doubles down on Harvard tax threat Key witness returns in Karen Read retrial Conclave countdown FAA issues continue at Newark airport China evalu… [+4432 chars]read more

Play Clair Obscur Call of Duty and More on Xbox Game Pass Now

Want to explore a fantastical world inspired by the Belle Époque and fight otherworldly creatures? Game Pass subscribers can do all that in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the turn-based RPG available n… [read more]

Trump tariffs: US farmers struggle while shrimpers see hope

President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade policies have created uncertainty and opportunity across America’s heartland as farmers and small business owners grapple with the effects of his administrat… [read more]

Trump pushes Russia-Ukraine peace deal. And NPR’s glimpse inside liberated Khartoum

Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s top st… [read more]

Man adjusts to life after surviving a bear attack that blinded him

WATCH: Fisherman finds historic artifacts using high-powered magnet

Revealed: Identities of 2 murder victims potentially linked to Gilgo Beach killings Tina Knowles new memoir reveals details about personal life Victim’s mother breaks sile… [+4449 chars]read more

Samsung’s exclusive camera feature on the Galaxy S24 Ultra is restoring Coral reefs

What you need to know Samsung’s initiative “Coral in Focus” has been helping marine researchers restore coral reefs in in Fiji, Indonesia, and the United States.The company develope… [+3069 chars]read more

I ate at the world’s northernmost McDonald’s. The menu was packed with items I’d never seen before but I’m not sure it was worth the trek.

I visited the world’s northernmost McDonald’s.Noah Sheidlower Tromsø, Norway, hosts the world’s northernmost McDonald’s, which draws plenty of tourists.The Tromsø McDonald’s had som… [+7161 chars]read more