You want to know the real reason why the United States is going after China? Rick explores rare earth minerals–the raw material used to create almost all of our high-tech products. (00:16) And guess where 90% of our planet’s rare earth minerals come from? You guessed it–China. The co-host of RT’s Boom Bust, Ben Swann reports. Boom Bust’s Christy Ai and geopolitical expert Sourabh Gupta discuss the subject with Rick. (03:47)

Then, RT Correspondent Faran Fronczak discusses the breaking story of apparent corruption uncovered in the Flint water scandal. (13:05)

Later, a group of chimps has been observed attacking and killing gorillas. What gives? RT Correspondent Trinity Chavez has the story, (17:35) and Yale University Professor of Anthropology, David Watts, shares his expertise. (21:13)

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