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China's ban on key high-tech materials could have broad impact on industries, economy

China's ban on key high-tech materials could have broad impact on industries, economy

BANGKOK (AP) — China has banned exports of key materials used to make a wide range of products, including smartphones, electric vehicles, radar systems and CT scanners, swiping back at Washington after it expanded export controls to include dozens of
Iran says it conducted a successful space launch in program long criticized by West

Iran says it conducted a successful space launch in program long criticized by West

MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) — Iran said Friday it conducted a successful space launch, the latest for its program the West alleges improves Tehran’s ballistic missile program.
McDavid has four assists as Edmonton Oilers top Columbus Blue Jackets 6-3

McDavid has four assists as Edmonton Oilers top Columbus Blue Jackets 6-3

EDMONTON — Zach Hyman and Leon Draisaitl each had two goals and Connor McDavid notched four assists as the Edmonton Oilers stormed to a 6-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday.
Michigan Democrats move to protect reproductive health data before GOP takes control of House

Michigan Democrats move to protect reproductive health data before GOP takes control of House

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Democrats are pushing this month to pass legislation they say will improve reproductive health care, in particular the safety of digital health data , ahead of Republicans taking over the state House in 2025 .
NASA's stuck astronauts hit 6 months in space. Just 2 more to go

NASA's stuck astronauts hit 6 months in space. Just 2 more to go

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Known across the globe as the stuck astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams hit the six-month mark in space Thursday with two more to go.
Quake prompts brief tsunami warning on the West Coast. Here's what to know about tsunamis

Quake prompts brief tsunami warning on the West Coast. Here's what to know about tsunamis

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The powerful earthquake that struck in Northern California on Thursday prompted a brief tsunami warning affecting about 5 million people along a stretch of the West Coast — from Northern California to Oregon — before being ca
NASA pushes back astronaut flights to the moon again

NASA pushes back astronaut flights to the moon again

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA announced more delays Thursday in sending astronauts back to the moon more than 50 years after Apollo.
NASA delays Artemis mission featuring Canadian astronaut to 2026

NASA delays Artemis mission featuring Canadian astronaut to 2026

MONTREAL — Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen's trip to the moon has been delayed once again.
Bitcoin has surpassed the $100,000 mark as the post-election rally continues. What's next?

Bitcoin has surpassed the $100,000 mark as the post-election rally continues. What's next?

NEW YORK (AP) — Bitcoin topped $100,000 for the first time this week as a massive rally in the world's most popular cryptocurrency, largely accelerated by the election of Donald Trump, rolls on.
Apex the $45M stegosaurus is on display in New York. Here's what scientists hope to learn about it

Apex the $45M stegosaurus is on display in New York. Here's what scientists hope to learn about it

NEW YORK (AP) — The most expensive dinosaur fossil ever discovered will be on view in New York starting this weekend, American Museum of Natural History officials announced Wednesday. The giant stegosaurus fossil, dubbed “Apex,” is 11 feet (3.