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WHCD shooting: Bullet found in agent's vest confirms hit

A buckshot pellet from suspect Cole Allen's shotgun was found embedded in a Secret Service agent's vest, confirming the agent was struck during the April 25 attack on the White House Correspondents' Dinner. New evidence ends speculation about the source of the gunfire.

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Geopolitics

China's Critical Minerals Leverage: West's Narrowing Window for Supply Chain Independence

China's 2026 export controls on rare earths and critical minerals triggered sixfold price spikes and reduced European licensing approvals below 25%. With 90% of global processing controlled by Beijing, Western supply chain independence could take 20-30 years—but the geopolitical window for action is just 12-18 months. Learn how the FORGE alliance and $30B commitment aim to break China's stranglehold.

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China's Digital Yuan Overhaul: CBDC 2.0 Reshapes Global Finance

China's upgraded digital yuan framework took effect Jan 1, 2026, reclassifying e-CNY as deposit money with interest. With 16.7T yuan in transactions and mBridge surpassing $55B, the CBDC overhaul pressures the ECB and Fed to accelerate their own digital currency timelines amid rising geoeconomic confrontation.

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AI's 1,000 TWh Problem: When the Grid Can't Keep Up With Data Center Demand

AI data centers are on track to consume 1,000 TWh by 2026, straining global grids. Utilities pause interconnections,...