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Yttrium, a rare earth metal essential for various technologies including aircraft engines and semiconductors, is predominantly controlled by China, which raises concerns about supply chain vulnerabilities for the US. This situation is exacerbated by ongoing geopolitical tensions between the two nations.

French President Emmanuel Macron has accused the United States of undermining European Union investigations into major technology companies, particularly regarding the Digital Services Act, which has seen delays of up to two years at the European Commission. Macron expressed concern over the slow pace of regulatory actions that were initially promised to be expedited.

More than a century ago, the U.S. government faced a significant scandal involving manipulated photographs of the president, which nearly resulted in a national ban on fake images. This incident highlights the longstanding concerns surrounding photographic authenticity that have persisted since the inception of the medium.

President Trump is actively pursuing a trade agreement with Taiwan aimed at expanding U.S. chipmaker operations, particularly encouraging major Taiwanese firms like TSMC to enhance their presence in the U.S. and assist in training American workers in high-tech manufacturing.