US Firms Up $6.2 Billion Micron Funding to Boost Chipmaking
The Micron investment helps bring development and production of advanced memory semiconductor technology to US shores, said Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo.
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Jay-Z Accused of Raping Teen With Diddy in Civil Suit
An updated complaint in a civil case against Combs alleges that Jay-Z, whose name is Shawn Carter, and Combs raped the girl at an after party following the MTV Video Music Awards in September of 2000.
Quake Sparks Brief Tsunami Warning in California
Seismologists at the US Geological Survey said the shallow 7.0 magnitude tremor had hit around 68 kilometers (42 miles) from the coastal town of Ferndale mid-morning, with people living in the area experiencing strong ground shakes.
Trump Names David Sacks as White House AI and Crypto Czar
The wealthy tech entrepreneur will take on a newly created role advising the Trump administration on cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence.
Bitcoin Hits $100,000 For First Time
The cryptocurrency soared through the mark to a peak of $103,800, having enjoyed a blistering rally since the November 5 election of Trump, who pledged on the campaign trail to make the United States the “bitcoin and cryptocurrency capital of the world”.
Trump Picks Veteran Washington Attorney Paul Atkins to Head US Securities Regulator
An announcement from the Trump transition noted that Atkins had been co-chairman of the Digital Chamber of Commerce, which promotes the use of digital assets, since 2017.
US Petitioners Withdraw Call for Probe on China Over Fentanyl
The petition, led by a group of families affected by the drug and advocacy organizations, urged for action to be taken to tackle “unjustified and unreasonable” practices of China and Chinese entities.
Trump Names Billionaire Investment Banker Warren Stephens For US Ambassador To Britain
Stephens, whose investment bank Stephens Inc is based in the southern state of Arkansas, has since funneled money into a political action committee that backed Trump’s 2024 election campaign.
Trump Says Will ‘Block’ Nippon Steel From Taking Over US Steel
US President-elect Donald Trump on Monday said he would “block” a planned takeover of US Steel by Japanese company Nippon Steel, a deal worth $14.9 billion including debts.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Denied Bail For The Third Time
Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing serious allegations, including sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation for prostitution. The allegations include claims of sexual assault, abuse, and coercion of women, with some accusations dating back over 20 years. Combs is accused of running a criminal enterprise that involved forcing women into sexual acts, often recorded and referred to as “Freak Offs”
