Wyoming's First New Coal Mine to Extract Rare Earths

 

Wyoming will see its first new coal mine in 50 years, the Brook Mine, focusing on extracting rare earth elements crucial for tech and military applications. The mine, developed by Ramaco Resources, will process coal to recover neodymium, dysprosium, and other valuable minerals. This project, backed by a...

Prime Day: Huge Laptop Deals Expire Soon!

 

Prime Day offers significant discounts on various laptops. Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (64GB RAM, 1TB SSD) is $300 off, Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro 360 (OLED, S Pen) is $300 off, and MacBook Pro M4 models are $150-$200 cheaper. Gaming laptops also see substantial reductions: Asus ROG...

Mexico City Businesses Crumble Under Extortion Wave

 

Extortion is crippling businesses in Mexico City, forcing many to close. A men's clothing store owner, after years of threats and robberies, finally shut down his family business due to escalating extortion demands. While authorities are creating new initiatives to combat the issue, including a special prosecutor's office...

Vietnam Seeks Lower US Tariffs After Surprise Announcement

 

Vietnam was surprised by the US's announcement of a 20% tariff on its goods following a call between President Trump and Vietnam's party chief To Lam. The Vietnamese government is actively working to negotiate a lower tariff rate, according to sources familiar with the matter. The 20% tariff was...

Last Chance: Prime Day Ends Today!

 

Amazon's Prime Day sale ends today, offering final discounts on electronics. Deals include Sony headphones, WiiM streamers, and OLED TVs. Experts have curated a list of top savings, available until midnight. Contact What Hi-Fi? for assistance finding specific deals via their forum, social media, or email.

Dimon Warns of Europe's Waning Competitiveness

 

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warned of Europe's declining competitiveness against the US and Asia, urging the EU to create a single market with common banking, regulations, and transparency. While investor sentiment toward Europe improved in early 2025 due to expected fiscal boosts and lower interest rates, Dimon highlighted...

SEC Alleges Georgia Firm Ran Massive Ponzi Scheme

 

The SEC alleges that First Liberty, a Georgia-based investment firm, operated as a Ponzi scheme, misappropriating over $5 million in investor funds. Founder Brant Frost IV used the money for personal expenses, including luxury items and political donations. The SEC is seeking a receiver to manage the company's assets...

Akon City Project Officially Abandoned in Senegal

 

Akon City, a $6 billion futuristic city project in Senegal spearheaded by singer Akon, has been officially abandoned by Senegalese authorities. Years of delays, insufficient funding, and the cryptocurrency Akoin's failure to gain traction contributed to the project's demise. While initial plans are scrapped, Senegalese officials confirmed future...

Backbone One Controller Hits Record Low Price at Walmart

 

Walmart is offering the versatile Backbone One mobile gaming controller for its lowest price ever at $49.99 (regularly $79.99). Compatible with phones, tablets up to iPad Mini size, and the Nintendo Switch (and future Switch 2 via firmware update), this controller provides a comfortable gaming experience. However, some...

Amazon Prime Day: Huge Tech Deals Revealed

 

Amazon Prime Day offers significant discounts on various tech gadgets. Deals include a massage gun ($59), a 2TB SanDisk SSD ($119), Lego Classic bricks ($25), the Oura Ring 4 ($296), JBL Go 3 speaker ($28), a Shark misting fan (20% off), the Dyson Airwrap ($499), JBL Xtreme 4 speaker...