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Micron to spend up to $100 billion to build a computer chip factory in New York

The announcement comes after the passage of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, a $52 billion federal law encouraging more domestic semiconductor production.

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Rebekah Vardy ordered to pay £1.5m towards Coleen Rooney’s legal costs over Wagatha Christie trial

Rebekah Vardy has been ordered to pay £1.5m towards Coleen Rooney’s legal costs following their Wagatha Christie libel trial. In a ruling issued on...

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Liz Truss says she has ‘absolutely no shame’ in performing tax cut U-turn

Liz Truss says she had “absolutely no shame” in performing a dramatic U-turn on the government’s plan to scrap the 45p higher rate of...

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Apple supplier Foxconn says it is ‘cautiously positive’ on Q4, adding to debate over iPhone 14 demand

Foxconn reported record revenue for September on the back of strong demand for Apple’s iPhone 14, but said it is “cautiously positive” for the...

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Apple iPhone and other devices may be forced to use a common charger after EU lawmakers approve rule

European Parliament approved a rule which, if passed, would mean all electronic devices sold in the EU must be equipped with USB Type-C charging...

Technology

Samsung aims to make the world’s most advanced chips in 5 years, as it plays catch up with TSMC

Samsung said it will start making chips with a 2 nanometer process in 2025 and 1.4 nanometer process in 2027, in a bid to...

Technology

Mastercard pushes deeper into crypto with new tool for combating fraud

Mastercard will on Tuesday launch a new product called Crypto Secure that helps banks assess the risk of crime associated with crypto merchants on...

Liz Truss says she has ‘absolutely no shame’ in performing tax cut U-turn

Liz Truss says she had “absolutely no shame” in performing a dramatic U-turn on the government’s plan to scrap the 45p higher rate of...

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Liz Truss says she has ‘absolutely no shame’ in performing tax cut U-turn

Liz Truss says she had “absolutely no shame” in performing a dramatic U-turn on the government’s plan to scrap the 45p higher rate of...

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The top candidates to replace Tony La Russa as White Sox manager

8:55 PM ET Following Monday’s announcement that Tony La Russa is stepping down as Chicago White Sox manager due to health concerns, general manager...

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Cost of living: Fuel prices could rise again as oil-producing states ponder output cut

There is a mounting risk that fuel prices could soon begin to rise again as major oil-producing countries ponder a big cut in output....

Emotional abuse and sexual misconduct ‘systemic’ in US women’s soccer, report finds

Emotional abuse and sexual misconduct were systemic in the US National Women’s Soccer League, according to an independent report. US Soccer commissioned the report...

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NHL goalie tandem rankings: Rangers top the list for 2022-23

7:00 AM ET The NHL didn’t exactly have goalie tandems last season. It was more like gaggles of goaltenders. Due to COVID-19 absences, injuries...

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Nuclear strike could become more appealing for Putin as options shrink

More losses for Russia in Ukraine, this time around Kherson. Ukraine’s long-telegraphed Kherson counter-offensive is making some headway along the western banks of the...

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Will Smith’s Emancipation to enter 2023 Oscar race – just months after Chris Rock slap

Will Smith’s first big film project since slapping comedian Chris Rock live on stage at the 94th Academy Awards will be released later this...

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Liz Truss refuses to commit to raising benefits in line with inflation despite growing pressure

Liz Truss has refused to commit to raising benefits in line with inflation, despite growing pressure from a cabinet minister and senior Tory MPs....

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Kwasi Kwarteng: What a day! Chancellor admits fiscal plan caused ‘a little turbulence’ but vows to plough on with economic plan

The chancellor has admitted it has been a tough day after he was forced to U-turn on cutting income tax for the rich. Kwasi...

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The first phase of Liz Truss’s reign is over – is there any way back from the 45p tax cut U-turn? | Beth Rigby

It took 10 days for the most eye-catching and controversial element of Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-budget to unravel. The abolition of the top 45p rate...

Liz Truss refuses to commit to raising benefits in line with inflation despite growing pressure

Liz Truss has refused to commit to raising benefits in line with inflation, despite growing pressure from a cabinet minister and senior Tory MPs....

Kwasi Kwarteng: What a day! Chancellor admits fiscal plan caused ‘a little turbulence’ but vows to plough on with economic plan

The chancellor has admitted it has been a tough day after he was forced to U-turn on cutting income tax for the rich. Kwasi...