China has criticised the Netherlands for interfering in the chip industry and disrupting the global semiconductor supply chain. The row centres on Dutch control of Nexperia, a firm linked to a Chinese company, and Beijing’s retaliatory export curbs. Dutch officials say the intervention was necessary, despite China’s objections.
Researchers at the University of Bournemouth have partnered with a drug charity to launch an alcohol abuse rehabilitation scheme that emphasises the importance of healthy food in recovery.
Queen Elizabeth II gave her annual address on Christmas Day but a key 'incident' tipped Prince Harry and Meghan over the edge.
Former Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell, a Northern Cheyenne tribal chief who became a prominent American politician, has died.
TIMES SQUARE, Manhattan (PIX11) — It's the countdown before the final countdown in 2025. On Tuesday, official testers made sure that the brand-new Waterford crystal ball is ready to shine on the global stage. One billion people worldwide are expected to watch it descend into 2026 in Times Square. For the first time ever, the [...]
The U.S. military tried to intercept the Bella 1 last week in the Caribbean Sea as it headed to Venezuela to pick up oil.
Indian markets faced a tough year in 2025, becoming the world's worst performers. However, investors using Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) saw remarkable success. A staggering 97% of mutual fund schemes delivered positive returns, with some achieving XIRR up to 37%. This demonstrates the power of disciplined, regular investing over market timing. SIPs helped investors navigate volatility and achieve wealth creation.
Food and grocery deliveries may face delays today as gig workers stage a second nationwide strike on New Year's Eve.
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud says his country believes the move is linked to Israel's plans to forcibly displace Palestinians.
Two trains taking tourists to Peru’s famed archaeological site of Machu Picchu crashed on Tuesday, killing at least one person and injuring around 30 passengers.
"This action will cost the lives of Palestinians," their letter stated. "Removing these humanitarian organizations now will deepen exposure, illness, and preventable deaths."
AFP looks at what that means, and why it's important: What can they do? The computing power of chips has increased dramatically over the decades as makers cram them with more microscopic electronic components. That has brought huge technological leaps to everything from smartphones to cars, as well as the advent of artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT. Advanced 2-nanometre (2nm) chips perform better and are more energy-efficient than past types, and are structured differently to house even... Читать дальше...
Why can't middle-income Americans pay effectively no taxes on investments like the wealthy do?
Happy New Year Wishes: As 2026 approaches, families and friends prepare to welcome the new year. The article provides a collection of wishes, messages, and quotes for loved ones. It also suggests image ideas for greetings. These resources help spread happiness and positivity as the year begins. New Year 2026 promises new beginnings and shared joy.
According to ICE's numbers, the great majority of illegal immigrants arrested have been involved with the justice system.
For the greater part of the last decade, the United States and China have been locked in a cold war, fought as fiercely over economic and technology advantages as over military advantages. In Washington, there has been bipartisan support to respond to China's dumping of subsidized goods, its acquisition of dual-use technologies, its rampant intellectual property theft, and its coercive practices. As a result, the last three U.S. administrations have deployed a slate of economic security policies to safeguard U.S. markets... Читать дальше...
Philip Bump: How Trump's stock market hyperbole hides the truth about his first year back in office.
Where money floats around without adequate safeguards, fraud is almost inevitable a and many programs seem almost deliberately designed to facilitate scams.A
The healthy eating scheme will run for two weeks
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The San Francisco 49ers practiced Tuesday without two key pieces of their offense, running back Christian McCaffrey and left tackle Trent Williams.
They were not mere veterans' rest days. McCaffrey appeared on the injury list with a new back issue, and Williams was listed with the right hamstring injury sustained Sunday night in San Francisco's 42-38 win over the
Bill Maher may still be a liberal, but he clearly has no more patience for people on his side who suffer from Trump Derangement Syndrome.
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By holding a left-leaning seat in suburban Des Moines, Democrats ensured that Republicans would not have a supermajority in the State Senate.