MP Materials’ goal to become a national rare-earths “champion” that can go toe-to-toe with China was turbocharged by Pentagon investment and an Apple deal. But its journey there highlights the hurdles American producers face.

As of 11:13 a.m. ET, shares of USA Rare Earth are up 25.4%. While USA Rare Earth didn't have anything to report today, one of its leading peers did. MP Materials announced a $500 million partnership with Apple that will see the companies collaborate on the production of recycled rare-earth magnets.

The $400 million investment will create a domestic supply chain for materials used in fighter jets and missiles.

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The July 14 excursion had a treat in store for passengers: a 90-foot blue whale, the San Diego Whale Watch said on Facebook. The group first caught a glimpse of long-beaked common dolphins riding their boat’s wake before the pod went to snack on anchovies, onlookers said.

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A man in Memphis caught a rare sighting of an albino raccoon on camera.

Barbra Streisand shares a rare photo from stepson Josh Brolin's wedding in 2016 while sharing her "secret of life" Barbra Streisand ’s mind is on family as she shares a rare photo of her stepson Josh Brolin on his wedding day.