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JUSTTHENEWS (Misty Severi) - Bessent says US has extended trade agreement with China through January 10

The U.S. and China trade agreement, which was initially set to end in November, saw both sides roll back restrictions on critical minerals and high-tech exports that threatened to cripple global supply chains.

What actions did the U.S. and China take regarding restrictions to protect global supply chains?
Both sides rolled back restrictions on critical minerals and high-tech exports that had threatened to cripple global supply chains.
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Until what date has the United States extended its trade agreement with China?
The trade agreement between the U.S. and China has been extended through January 10, according to Bessent.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Alan Benson) - China's 'Superman' robot claims to outrun Usain Bolt — but nobody has verified it

A Chinese robotics company says its new humanoid prototype hit 28.3 mph on a test track, a speed that would top Usain Bolt's world record, though the claim remains unverified and the firm's robots have already injured people. Hangzhou-based Unitree posted video to X showing a bipedal machine it calls "Superman" sprinting along a track […] The post China's 'Superman' robot claims to outrun Usain Bolt — but nobody has verified it appeared first on American Almanac .

A Chinese robotics company says its new humanoid prototype hit 28.3 mph on a test track, a speed that would top Usain Bolt's world record, though the claim remains unverified and the firm's robots have already injured people. Hangzhou-based Unitree posted video to X showing a bipedal machine it calls "Superman" sprinting along a track at what the company says was 12.66 metres per second. If accurate, that figure edges past the 12.42 m/s mark Bolt set at the 2009 World Athletics Championship, a record no human has touched since. The robot also jumped roughly two metres straight up from a standing position, clearing the 1.7-metre standing vertical record held by American Christopher Spell since 2021. Unitree packaged the demonstration as a…Open

What safety concerns have been raised regarding Unitree's robots?
It has been reported that Unitree's robots have injured people during demonstrations. Dr. Roman Yampolskiy, a computer scientist at the University of Louisville, noted that glitches in robots used for security, delivery, medical assistance, or industrial purposes can cause injury or property damage.
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What was the speed and price of Unitree's earlier humanoid model, the H1?
The H1 model previously reached a speed of 10 m/s (roughly 22.3 mph) and currently sells for approximately $13,500.
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What is the reported leg length of the "Superman" robot?
The robot's leg length is listed at 0.85 metres, which is approximately 2.8 feet.
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Where is the robotics company Unitree based?
Unitree is a Hangzhou-based company.
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What is the claimed top speed of the Unitree "Superman" humanoid robot prototype?
The Unitree "Superman" robot claims to have reached a speed of 28.3 mph, which is equivalent to 12.66 metres per second. This speed would surpass Usain Bolt's 2009 world record of 12.42 m/s. However, the claim remains unverified by any independent party.
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DAILYCALLER (Paris Apodaca) - America Found A Rare Metal It Desperately Needs. Red Tape Could Keep It In The Ground For Ages

‘It takes 29 years to bring a mine online’

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NEWSNATIONNOW (Katie Pavlich) - Cat out of the bag? Pentagon embraces 'directed energy weapons'

DEWs will provide a cheaper alternative for the U.S. military to knock out some threats, but could they be misused?

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