I'm the biggest Star Trek fan I know. It's not even close. I've gotten over half my friends heavy into the franchise despite none of them growing up with it, and I love that we share this connection ...

The US trade war with China has a major sticking point: rare earths minerals.

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Placed in the 22nd century, Enterprise was well-positioned to tackle this turning point, and its series finale left one with one of the greatest "what ifs" in franchise history. The Romulan War was a ...

How the United States Lost the Rare Earth Materials War to China Chinese dominance in this critical sector of the economy did not happen by accident—it was a policy choice.

Although it's a fascinating bit of early Star Trek continuity, the war between the Romulan Empire and United Earth has never been realized on-screen, representing a huge missed opportunity for the ...

China's recent suspension of rare earth mineral exports is escalating trade tensions with the United States, threatening global supply chains and prompting considerations of alternative sourcing ...

2156 - 2160 - The Romulan Star Empire declares war on the Coalition of planets before being defeated at the Battle of Cheron, and the Romulan Neutral Zone is established. (Star Trek: Enterprise) ...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s former running mate Nicole Shanahan threatens to fund primary challengers against senators if they oppose confirming Kennedy to serve as HHS secretary.