AI and Autonomy OpenAI teams up with Leidos to deploy AI across U.S. federal agencies OpenAI will integrate its products into Leidos-managed government workflows Joseph MortonJanuary 27, 2026
Rare Earths USA Rare Earth surges as Washington moves to shore up heavy rare earth supply The loan falls under the Commerce Department’s CHIPS program Joseph MortonJanuary 27, 2026
Cannabis Washington bill aims to blend cannabis with Airbnb and other short-term rentals Washington was one of the first American states to legalize recreational cannabis Rowan DunneJanuary 27, 2026
Mining Hecla pivots to silver, sells Quebec subsidiary and Casa Berardi mine to Orezone Gold Silver is now sitting above US$110 per ounce Rowan DunneJanuary 27, 2026
Medical and Pharmaceutical Leading oncology organizations condemn ‘misinformation’ about lung cancer screening dangers One widely cited study was apparently relying on data from Japanese atomic bomb survivors Rowan DunneJanuary 26, 2026
Copper Copper miners turn to waste piles and microbes as prices hit record highs The mine’s leadership has described copper trapped in waste mounds as the industry’s ultimate objective Joseph MortonJanuary 26, 2026
Hydrogen Plug Power delivers electrolyzer system for major European hydrogen project The switch to renewable hydrogen is expected to cut about 110,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions Joseph MortonJanuary 26, 2026
Rare Earths American Rare Earths partners with University of Wyoming on applied byproducts study University officials said the projects aim to support both workforce training and Wyoming-based resource development Joseph MortonJanuary 26, 2026
Cannabis Pakistani cabinet approves national framework for medical cannabis regulation The move builds on Pakistan's decision to legalize industrial hemp and medical cannabis in 2020 Rowan DunneJanuary 26, 2026
Technology Louisiana and Persona AI initiate humanoid robotics steel fabrication pilot Persona's current CEO is a former NASA roboticist Rowan DunneJanuary 26, 2026