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U.S. Bets on Rare Earths Diversity with $1.6 Billion Rival Backing, MP Materials Navigates New Policy Landscape

The U.S. government's $1.6 billion commitment to USA Rare Earth signals a strategic pivot towards fostering competition in the critical minerals sector, reducing price supports and introducing new volatility. As policy shifts, industry leader MP Materials counters with record production and expanded magnet manufacturing, highlighting the intensifying race to secure a domestic supply chain for EVs and defense.

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Google's Project Genie Shakes Up 3D Creation Arena, Casting Shadow Over Unity's Future

Google's unveiling of Project Genie, an AI tool for generating interactive 3D worlds, sends ripples through the game development sector, directly challenging incumbent platform Unity Software. The announcement coincides with a period of intense volatility and investor scrutiny for Unity, raising fundamental questions about its long-term strategic position in an AI-driven landscape.