## Trump says he will continue funding Ukraine's war effort — but he wants something rare in return

Authored by nbcnews.com

“I want security of the rare earth, and they’re willing to do it.”.

Elements such as lithium, gallium and neodymium are crucial in producing a vast range of technologies that include electric vehicle batteries, solar panels and cutting-edge military hardware.

He also reiterated his long-held desire Monday that “we’re going to stop that ridiculous war.”.

That impulse has prompted nervousness among Kyiv’s supporters that Trump may try to force a ceasefire favorable to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

“Zelenskyy knows how Trump likes to make deals, and this plan was to make Ukraine an asset, not a liability,” Lutsevych said.

He told NBC News that the rare-earth proposal would be a “win-win scenario for both Ukraine and the USA.”.

“We would like to cooperate as equal partners,” he said, “if this exchange will lead to the retreat of Russia, such an option is much better than war.”. »

### ESA says tariffs on video games could ’cause significant harm to everyday Americans’

Authored by videogameschronicle.com

“Tariffs on video game devices and related products would impact Americans of all ages across the country,” the ESA said in a statement issued to Kotaku.

“We urge the administration to consult with the private sector in a transparent process to avoid causing significant harm to everyday Americans and to one of the fastest growing entertainment sectors in the United States.”.

If disc-based games do get made, the analyst said he expected increased prices for both physical and digital titles. »

### BioWare has reportedly lost at least half its staff, with fewer than 100 people left and the studio a ghost of its former self

Authored by pcgamer.com

Meanwhile, at its peak, BioWare consisted of three studios and, conservatively, over 400 employees.

According to Bloomberg, BioWare's staff is now down to fewer than 100 people.

A 2019 Global News report on BioWare's office relocation quoted it as having 320 employees at its original Edmonton location. »

### Waffle House is placing a surcharge on every egg it sells

Authored by cnn.com

The soaring price of eggs has forced Waffle House to add a temporary surcharge on customers’ orders.

“The continuing egg shortage caused by HPAI (bird flu) has caused a dramatic increase in egg prices,” Waffle House said in the statement to CNN.

A sticker informing customers about the egg surcharge has been added to Waffle House menus. »

### Billionaire Michael Bloomberg to fund UN climate change body after US exits Paris Agreement

Authored by euronews.com

Just three days later, billionaire Michael Bloomberg stepped in to help the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) remain fully funded despite the US ending its international climate contributions.

That includes working with subnational climate leaders to track and report on the country’s progress over the next four years.

“The American people remain determined to continue the fight against the devastating effects of climate change. »

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