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  Three on Thursday - The 17 Elements Shaping the 21st Century—and Who Controls Them
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Rare earth minerals are the unsung heroes of modern technology. From smartphones and wind turbines to electric vehicles and advanced defense systems, these 17 elements play a critical role in the 21st-century economy. In this week’s Three on Thursday, we dig into the numbers behind global rare earth production, U.S. dependency, and what it would take to break free from China’s dominance. 

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