China is quietly reducing its reliance on foreign chip technology

Listen to this story.Enjoy more audio and podcasts on iOS or Android. Your browser does not support the <audio> element. From consumer gadgets to cars, China has shown a knack for producing cutting-edge technology. Yet the semiconductors that power the digital economy have proved trickier to master. That has been the source of much anxiety […]

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Korbin Albert Apologizes After Megan Rapinoe Calls Out Anti-LGBTQ Reposts

USWNT midfielder Korbin Albert publicly apologized Thursday for liking and sharing content online that she described as “offensive, insensitive and hurtful.” The 20-year-old’s expression of regret came after activity on her TikTok account resurfaced this week, including the repost of a sermon in a Christian worship space discussing how being gay and “feeling transgender” is

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US Stocks Flat; Initial Jobless Claims Fall To 210,000

U.S. stocks traded mixed this morning, with the Dow Jones index trading almost flat on Thursday. Following the market opening Thursday, the Dow traded down 0.02% to 39,753.17 while the NASDAQ fell 0.08% to 16,385.80. The S&P 500 also rose, gaining, 0.04% to 5,250.38. Check This Out: Jim Cramer Likes Crown Castle, But Can’t Recommend

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Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ Showcases an Italian Opera on ‘Daughter’

The singer sings famous 18th century Italian aria “Caro Mio Ben” on “Daughter” Cowboy Carter sees Beyoncé exploring the country genre, with notable guests like Willie Nelson, but it is also an opportunity for her to show off her operatic skill. Album cut “Daughter” features the famous Italian aria “Caro Mio Ben.” The acoustic guitar-led

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Georgia lawmakers pass election rules that may impact 2024 presidential contest : NPR

State Rep. John LaHood, R-Valdosta, speaks in favor of Election Bill SB 189, regarding ballot scanners, at the House of Representatives in the Capitol in Atlanta on Sine Die, the last day of the legislative session, Thursday, March 28, 2024. LaHood is the sponsor of the bill in the House. Arvin Temkar/AP hide caption toggle

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Google hints that Apple is set to support RCS by this fall

Google briefly showed a section on the new Google Messages page claiming that Apple is set to roll out Rich Communication Services (RCS) support for iPhones this fall. This indicates that the iPhone maker is likely to extend RCS support in with the upcoming iOS 18 update. The page, spotted first by 9to5Google, had details

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Best Espresso Machine Deal on Amazon 2024: $40 Sowtech Coffee Maker

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Everyone has a morning ritual or routine that helps to kickstart their day. Whether it’s a moment of meditation, an early workout or an inspirational playlist, there are multiple ways to get the day

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Tesla Stock Has 71% Upside, According to 1 Wall Street Analyst

In 2023, Tesla (TSLA -2.25%) saw some real positives. The stock climbed nearly 102% and the Model Y took the title of the world’s top-selling car. But 2023 also had negatives, including a software upgrade problem, controversy involving the CEO, a fire at its Giga factory in Berlin, and a brutal price war with electric

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Kate Middleton Reportedly Filmed Her Cancer Announcement Without Prince William For a Reason

While Kate Middleton described Prince William as a “great source of comfort” amid her ongoing health battles, she announced her cancer diagnosis to the world without her husband by her side. According to a “palace source” that recently spoke with People, this was a deliberate choice made by the Princess of Wales. “It is a

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Algorithms can aid price collusion, even if no humans actually talk to each other, US enforcers say

Algorithms might help hotels illegally collude on prices, even if no humans from those businesses actually talk to each other about them, according to US antitrust enforcers. The Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission jointly submitted a statement of interest in Cornish-Adebiyi v. Caesars Entertainment, a case brought before the US District Court of

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Woman Who Received 5-Year Sentence in Voter Fraud Case Is Acquitted

In a case that has prompted outrage from voting-rights activists for years, a Texas appeals court reversed itself on Thursday and acquitted a woman who had been sentenced to five years in prison for illegally casting a provisional ballot in the 2016 election. The decision came two years after the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals,

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Japan’s semiconductor toolmakers are booming

Listen to this story.Enjoy more audio and podcasts on iOS or Android. Your browser does not support the <audio> element. Corporate Japan, long snubbed by investors, has been the source of much attention lately. That is especially so for the country’s manufacturers of chipmaking tools. On February 13th Tokyo Electron’s share price jumped by 13%

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