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The Dire Wolf Is Back

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Colossal, a genetics startup, has birthed three pups that contain ancient DNA retrieved from the remains of the animal’s extinct ancestors. Is the woolly mammoth next?

H2Go: How experts, industry leaders say US hydrogen is fuel for the future of agriculture, energy, security

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As the Trump administration pursues an “all of the above” energy strategy, hydrogen experts welcome the new attention and are advancing efforts to make it a top, domestically-produced power source. The Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association, one of seven “hubs” nationwide, partners with tribal, public and private concerns to build hydrogen production projects throughout their region. … Read more

Corporate America won’t stop Trump’s tariffs. Here’s why | Alex Bronzini-Vender

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Whether among executives, lobbyists or university trustees, an elite backlash to the Trump administration won’t work. It’s up to working people to resist Few historical analogies exist for Donald Trump’s newly announced tariffs. The investment bank Evercore estimates that the so-called “liberation day” announcement has raised the weighted average US tariff to 29% – its … Read more

Donald Trump says foreign governments would have to pay ‘a lot of money’ to lift sweeping tariffs – US politics live

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President says overseas leaders are ‘coming to the table’ as markets plunge in response to tariffs China has accused the US of unilateralism, protectionism and economic bullying over tariffs. Foreign affairs spokesperson Lin Jian told reporters: “Putting the US first over international rules is a typical act of unilateralism, protectionism and economic bullying.” Continue reading…

Alarm as Republicans in Congress back Trump and Musk’s attacks on US judges

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Mike Johnson and Jim Jordan echo president and key ally as experts express fears for ‘bedrock constitutional principles’ As Donald Trump and Elon Musk widen their radical attacks on US judges who have stalled some of Trump’s executive orders and Musk’s slashing of federal agencies, they’re gaining backing from top House Republicans and other politicians, … Read more

Australia may dodge global trade war recession but Chalmers flags ‘substantial’ risks to growth

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Economist Warwick McKibbin says ‘economic and policy flexibility’ puts Australia in better position to escape fallout from Trump tariffs Election 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaign Get our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcast A global trade war will not drive Australia’s economy into recession, new Treasury modelling suggests, even as … Read more