Prometheus

El Salvador's most prominent human rights group says it's been forced into exile, citing threats and harassment from the government of President Nayib Bukele.(Image credit: JOHAN ORDONEZ)

The U.S. once controlled the market on rare earth minerals, sought after for the production of cell phones, computers, electric and hybrid vehicles, and more. But in the last few decades, China has cornered that market and surpassed the US. We explore how.

China has been able to entirely cut off Europe and the U.S. from several critical rare earth metals. How did it develop such a stranglehold on an industry the U.S. once controlled?

The British government aims to make all 16- and 17-year-olds eligible to vote starting in the next U.K. general election. Some voting age limits are changing in the U.S., but only at the local level.(Image credit: Andrew Aitchison)

The long-feuding former Fleetwood Mac bandmates are social media friends again. Continue reading…

For decades, Condé Nast publications such as Vogue and Vanity Fair were consequential tastemakers. Writer Michael Grynbaum explores the heyday of these magazines and how they lost their footing.(Image credit: Sean Zanni)

Amid uncertainty over the festival’s future following three cancellations in five years, Bonnaroo has confirmed its return to The Farm in 2026, once again taking place in its traditional June slot. However, organizers say several major changes are in store to help mitigate the risk of future cancellations. The festival…Please click the link below to read the full article.

Until his final days, the late Pope Francis had regularly spoken to the priest at Gaza's Catholic church about the situation in the war-ravaged territory.(Image credit: Adel Hana)

Soundtrack LP arrives a month after band brings its tour to North America. Hear the first song now. Continue reading…