Author: Justin M. Larson

Energy Fair Trade Coalition executive director Bret Manley explains how China’s rare earth mineral trade with the U.S. impacts national security on ‘Mornings with Maria.’ FIRST ON FOX: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is expanding its crackdown on Chinese imports suspected of using forced labor in their supply chains. Products like steel, copper, lithium, caustic soda and red dates coming from China are now designated “high priority” for inspection and will come under the microscope by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in line with the Uyghur Forced Labor Protection Act (UFLPA). Caustic soda, or sodium hydroxide, is an industrial chemical…

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The eldest son of Norway’s crown princess has been charged with 32 offences, including four counts of rape, a prosecutor says.The charges against Marius Borg Høiby, 28, include the abuse of a former partner and violations of restraining orders against another former partner.He was born from a relationship before Crown Princess Mette-Marit married Crown Prince Haakon, who is the future king of Norway. Mr Høiby denies the most serious accusations against him, but plans to plead guilty to some lesser charges when the trial starts, his lawyer Petar Sekulic told Reuters news agency.He could face up to 10 years in…

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Apple will invest $100 billion in the U.S.A. CEO Tim Cook announced at the White House bringing its total commitment to $600 billion. FIRST ON FOX: A coalition of child safety groups asked the Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday to investigate Apple, alleging the tech giant has engaged in deceptive practices through its App Store that put children at risk. The Digital Childhood Institute, a nonprofit comprising several advocacy groups, argued Apple knowingly marketed certain apps as safe for minors when they are not, failed to enforce necessary parental controls and enabled apps to collect children’s sensitive data.The Digital Childhood…

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Shares of Viking Therapeutics fell more than 30% in premarket trading Tuesday after the company released mid-stage trial data on its obesity pill that disappointed investors. The results could be a blow to Viking, which was once seen as a hot M&A target as pharmaceutical companies scramble to join the booming market for obesity and diabetes drugs. It could reinforce Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk’s dominance in the space, especially as they develop pills for weight loss that could enter the market years ahead of the tablet formulation of Viking’s drug, VK2735. Jared Holz, Mizuho health care equity strategist, said in an…

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Kourtney Blasted For Risky Boat Trip With Baby Rocky; Her Reaction Stuns FansKourtney Kardashian found herself at the center of an online backlash after posting a photo of her 21-month-old son, Rocky, enjoying a boat ride, without a life jacket. The image sparked instant outrage, with fans warning of serious water safety risks and questioning why boating rules weren’t followed. Some called the move “dangerous” and even “against the law.” Refusing to ignore the criticism, Kourtney addressed it directly on Instagram Stories, sharing a picture of a child-sized vest and confirming, “Update, bought a life vest that fits.” She thanked…

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Kourtney Blasted For Risky Boat Trip With Baby Rocky; Her Reaction Stuns FansKourtney Kardashian found herself at the center of an online backlash after posting a photo of her 21-month-old son, Rocky, enjoying a boat ride, without a life jacket. The image sparked instant outrage, with fans warning of serious water safety risks and questioning why boating rules weren’t followed. Some called the move “dangerous” and even “against the law.” Refusing to ignore the criticism, Kourtney addressed it directly on Instagram Stories, sharing a picture of a child-sized vest and confirming, “Update, bought a life vest that fits.” She thanked…

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FOX Business correspondent Madison Alworth reports on Meta’s investment into the artificial technology industry on ‘Mornings with Maria.’ Lawmakers across the aisle have blasted Meta, with some calling for a congressional investigation, after a report found the tech giant greenlit its AI chatbots to have “romantic” and “sensual” conversations with children.  The bipartisan reaction comes after Reuters first reported on an internal policy document from Meta, which is the parent company to Facebook, that revealed the chatbot behavior. Meta has since confirmed the authenticity of the document, though said the company has removed portions that stated it is permitted for chatbots…

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Rubella – which is commonly known as German measles – is a highly contagious viral infection, and particularly serious for pregnant women as it can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth or a range of debilitating birth defects. Safe and cost-effective vaccines have made it highly preventable.“Nepal’s success reflects the unwavering commitment of its leadership, persistent efforts of the healthcare workers and volunteers, and unstinting support of engaged and informed communities, for a healthy start for babies and a future free of rubella disease,” said Catharina Boehme, Officer-In-Charge of WHO in Southeast Asia.National immunisation pushNepal introduced rubella vaccines via a 2012 immunisation…

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Fox Business senior correspondent Charlie Gasparino and Dan Clifton Strategas head of policy research weigh in on the new executive order on debanking and more on Kudlow. The Trump administration’s efforts to crack down on debanking in the U.S. have found an ally in a group that’s cracking down on what they see as corporate wokeness in both the U.S. and in Europe. Earlier this month, President Donald Trump signed an executive order requiring federal banking regulators to remove “reputational risk” and similar concepts from their guidance and examination materials. The rule also requires financial institutions to reinstate clients and potential clients…

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Toothpaste made with hair could repair damaged teeth and stop the early stages of decay, a new study has found.Scientists at King’s College London discovered keratin, a protein found in hair, skin and wool that is often used in reparative shampoos, can also help with teeth. “We think this is a game changer, an industry-mover to introduce keratin as an actual product within our daily use to protect and heal your tooth enamel without even realising,” Dr Sherif Elsharkawy, from King’s Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, told Sky News.”If you have a micro crack or a very small…

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