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Washington’s pricey Africa minerals push, DOJ antitrust infighting, Clinton urges Epstein hearing, Pennsylvania rape suspect nabbed, Dow hits 50,000, “Tell Me Lies” finale tease—and a Bermuda snail resurrected by rare human competence
Washington courts Africa for critical minerals, with a very expensive checkbook
The US held its first critical minerals summit, signaling to investors that it and its allies are ready to spend big to diversify supply chains still dominated by a small club. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned about “heavily concentrated” supply chains, while US-backed capital is already moving, including Glencore’s $3.6 billion sale of 40 percent of its DR Congo copper and cobalt assets to a US government-backed consortium. Officials also floated a Preferential Trade Zone with price floors and a proposed $12 billion strategic stockpile. African producers like Angola, DR Congo, Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Zambia may gain leverage, if they can turn the moment into disciplined long-term strategy.
Suspect arrested after months on the run in Pennsylvania rape cases
A 28-year-old man accused of raping two Pennsylvania teenagers in separate cases last year has been arrested after months as a fugitive. Authorities said the US Marshals took him into custody.
DOJ antitrust division drama, when “rule of law” meets office politics
Tensions are rising inside the Justice Department’s antitrust division after division head Gail Slater tried to remove her chief of staff, Assad Matar, despite Attorney General Pam Bondi saying Slater lacked authority. Slater posted, then deleted, a message claiming Matar’s assignment had ended, while officials said his detail was extended. The dispute reflects a broader power struggle over how aggressively to police corporate power, amid reports that some companies are bypassing the division to seek friendlier outcomes from senior Trump DOJ officials. A merger matter involving HPE and Juniper reportedly added to the turmoil, alongside deputy departures and accusations that political connections can sway merger decisions.
“Tell Me Lies” actor teases a big Season 3 finale
At SCAD TVfest, actor Jackson White offered careful hints that the “Tell Me Lies” Season 3 finale will be significant, and shared limited comments about what could come next. He also mentioned developments tied to the upcoming “Scrubs” revival.
Bill Clinton calls for a public hearing on Epstein testimony
Bill Clinton urged a public hearing on testimony related to Jeffrey Epstein, arguing that if people want answers, officials should stop political games and handle the process properly.
Dow crosses 50,000 as blue chips rise
The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit 50,000 for the first time, with most blue-chip stocks posting gains during Friday trading.
Bermuda snail returns from the dead, thanks to humans briefly acting like adults
The greater Bermuda snail, once believed extinct, was rediscovered about a decade ago when fewer than 200 were found in an alleyway in Hamilton. A joint effort involving Chester Zoo, the Bermuda government, and Biolinx Environmental Research bred the snails in specialist facilities and has now released more than 100,000 back into the wild. Six colonies are established across the islands, supported by a new breeding guide, after the species was devastated by habitat loss, climate impacts, and invasive predators like wolf snails and flatworms.
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