• Micron set to receive grants totaling over $6 billion for US chip production

    Sources familiar with the matter told Bloomberg that the deal is not yet finalized but could be wrapped up and announced as soon as next week. Based on the language used in the article, it does not sound as if the money is coming from the Chips and Science ActRead Entire Article

  • Schumer Says US Will Provide $6.1 Billion to Micron Technology for Chip Plants in NY, Idaho

    WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has reached an agreement to provide $6.1 billion in government support for Micron Technology to produce advanced memory computer chips in New York and Idaho. Join our WhatsApp group Subscribe to our Daily Roundup Email Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., personally courted Micron to build what would ultimately

  • $6.1 Billion CHIPS and Science Act Funding invested in Micron

    Semiconductors form the backbone of modern electronics, powering everything from smartphones and computers to advanced medical devices and innovative military technology. The United States has long been a leader in semiconductor manufacturing, but in recent years, the industry has faced increasing competition from overseas manufacturers. Recognizing the strategic importance of maintaining a strong domestic semiconductor […]

  • Here's All The 'Grants' Given By Biden's US CHIPS Act

    'Intel Insidious' - Here's All The 'Grants' Given By Biden's US CHIPS Act This visualization shows which companies are receiving grants from the U.S. CHIPS Act, as of April 25, 2024. The CHIPS Act is a federal statute signed into law by President Joe Biden that authorizes $280 billion in new funding to boost domestic research and manufacturing of semiconductors. The grant amounts visualized in this graphic, via Visual Capitalist's Marcus Lu, are intended to accelerate the...

  • US To Buy $1.6 Billion in Ukrainian-Made Weapons for Ukraine

    The US will purchase $1.6 billion in Ukrainian-made weapons for Ukraine, The Defense Post reported on Monday. The $1.6 billion is included in a $6 billion tranche of weapons the US announced on April 26. The arms will be provided through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI), which allows the US to purchase weapons for … Continue reading "US To Buy $1.6 Billion in Ukrainian-Made Weapons for Ukraine"

  • General Catalyst Reportedly Raises Nearly $6 Billion for Tech Firms

    Venture capital (VC) operation General Catalyst has reportedly raised almost $6 billion for technology startups. The company, which has invested in Stripe, Snap and Mistral, could close its newest fund as soon as May, the Financial Times reported Sunday (April 28), citing sources familiar with the matter who say the funds will be invested in various sectors including defense, space, climate, […]

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    Biden is giving $6 billion to Micron for a semiconductor project in upstate New York

    The Micron project comes after the White House has announced massive investments for Intel, TSMC and Samsung in recent weeks using funds from the 2022 CHIPS and Science Act.

  • Micron is getting $6.1B funding to expand its DRAM fabs in New York

    Micron Technology is the latest recipient of direct funding from the US Department of Commerce under the CHIPS and Science Act. The US-based computer memory and data manufacturer is set to receive a $6.14 billion federal grant to support the expansion of its Dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) fabs in Syracuse, New York. TSMC and Samsung received similar subsidies earlier this month. Micron’s roadmap plans include investing upwards of $100 billion in the state of New York and creating over...

  • Former Students of 'Predatory' Art Institutes Get $6.1 Billion in Loans Erased

    The Dept. of Education is clearing $6 billion in student loan debt to former Art Institute students after investigations into the chain of art schools found they used doctored data to recruit.

  • You Can Get This 6-Piece Xbox Accessory Set on Sale for $40 Right Now

    This Bionik Pro Kit has some great accessories for your Xbox Series X/S.

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    IBM to acquire HashiCorp in $6.4 billion deal, reports another revenue miss

    IBM said it would buy HashiCorp, a cloud software maker that's growing at a faster pace. IBM reported its third revenue miss in five quarters.

  • The Chips Act is rebuilding US semiconductor manufacturing, so far resulting in $327 billion in announced projects

    Last week President Biden visited Syracuse, NY, to do something government officials typically do: tout a massive investment in the local economy. But this was not just any investment – it was $6.1 billion provided by the CHIPS and Science Act to Micron Technology, which plans to spend $100 billionRead Entire Article