• Chips manufactured in the US and Germany will cost more, TSMC says

    TSMC's CEO recently stated that microchips produced outside of Taiwan, including those in the US, will incur higher manufacturing costs. The Taiwanese foundry is currently expanding its production capacity globally, but this move will necessitate a revised pricing strategy to align with shareholder interests.Read Entire Article

  • Local Living: Rosewood Crawfish Festival, Art on the State, state museum honoring Black culinary traditions

    Local Living: Take a look at events in the Midlands to enjoy during the Springtime!

  • Which US states are the most interested in soccer?

    While American football reigns supreme, soccer is steadily gaining traction across the United States. Interest varies regionally, with some states embracing the "beautiful game" more than others.

  • 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...

  • Tell us your experiences of making a living from music

    We would like to hear from professional musicians about how they make a living from their work and the obstacles they faceMusicians playing smaller venues are facing low fees, high costs, and frequent losses. We would like to hear from professional musicians of all levels about how they make a living from their work and the obstacles they face.Have you experienced issues with the costs of playing live or recording? Have you found a way to get around it? Tell us all about it below. Continue...

  • Tell us: how do you make your commute fun or productive?

    Whether it’s working out or being creative, we’d like to know how active you are with your commuteCommuting isn’t normally associated with being fun or energetic, but some people have been taking a different approach to their journey to work by cycling, running or skiing.We would like to know how you make your commute productive or fun. Do you run or rollerblade into the office even though it takes longer than public transport? What prompted you to change how you commute? How does it improve...

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    Newshour, US secretary of state visits China

    US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is on a visit to China - offering a mixture of friendliness and warnings. We assess US-China relations and ask what, if anything, this visit could change.Also in the programme: the father of a US-Canadian aid worker killed in Gaza tells us the message he'd like today’s memorial service to send to the world; and the possible dangers of yet another artificial sweetener - one that's hard to avoid if you like soft drinks, cakes or chewing gum.(MAGE: U.S....

  • Three takeaways about the state of Chinese tech in the US

    This story first appeared in China Report, MIT Technology Review’s newsletter about technology in China. Sign up to receive it in your inbox every Tuesday. I’ve wanted to learn more about the world of solar panels ever since I realized just how dominant Chinese companies have become in this field. Although much of the technology involved was…

  • Joe Biden: Migrants -- Not Americans -- 'Makes Us Strong'

    Migrants -- not voting Americans and their children -- "are what makes us [economically] strong," President Joe Biden told a May 1 fundraiser for pro-migration groups at the elite Mayflower Hotel in Washington D.C.

  • US State Dept emphasizes continued engagement with Kabul

    During a press briefing, the spokesperson for the US State Department defended the country’s policy towards Afghanistan, stating that the US is engaging with Kabul to safeguard its national interests. Ned Price, the spokesperson for the US State Department, told reporters yesterday, Tuesday, April 30th, that engaging with the Taliban is vital for safeguarding the […]

  • Scores Of Tornadoes Lash Central US Plains States

    Dozens of tornadoes struck the central United States on Friday, razing homes, knocking down power lines and injuring at least three people, authorities said.

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    Measles making comeback in Louisiana, cases on the rise in US

    Once eradicated in the United States, measles is making a comeback. According to the CDC, cases have been reported in at least 17 states, including Louisiana.