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TSMC is confident its CHIPS Act funding will continue under Trump, says CFO Wendell Huang

TSMC has been promised $6.6 billion under the Biden-administration's CHIPS and Science ACT to help build three cutting-edge chip fabrication plants in Arizona.

CNBC - 13h

Trump’s second act creates several firsts

Plus, Davos delegates seek collaboration, Belarus runs a predictable election and darts player Luke Littler turns 18

Financial Times - 20h

Hospital funding announcement next week, BBC told

A Department of Health and Social Care spokesperson said the government planned to rebuild the NHS.

BBC News - 1d

Independent secures funding from Bill Gates’ foundation

It has given British media group more than $700,000 to fund journalism in ‘under reported’ parts of the world

Financial Times - 1d

Bond funds are offering a ‘double whammy’ for investors

Many of these funds are trading at deep discounts and may have tempting distribution yields

MarketWatch - 1d

Acting legend Dame Joan Plowright dies at 95

She was one of Britain's most acclaimed stage and screen stars and the widow of Sir Laurence Olivier.

BBC News - 2d

Sharia pension funds swell amid returns boost

Funds outperform their default peers over the past decade

Financial Times - 3d

Jayapal: Laken Riley Act a 'highway to mass deportation'

Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) said on Sunday that the Laken Riley Act, a bill aimed at curbing crime by migrants, is a “highway to mass deportation.” “It is essentially a highway to mass ...

The Hill - 6d

California fires prompt acts of generosity among residents

Despite the catastrophic damage, all-encompassing stress and unhealthy air quality, many neighbors have stepped up to assist one another.

ABC News - Jan. 10

Mortgage rates are not rising yet but Reeves has to act

Why Rachel Reeves needs a more detailed growth strategy - and soon.

BBC News - Jan. 10

California wildfires: A look at the helpers, heroes, acts of bravery

Communities across California have been devastated by the severe wildfires in the region and now, amid so much damage and despair, people are displaying remarkable acts of bravery and kindness to ...

NBC News - Jan. 10

Michael Sheen to fund new national theatre for Wales

The actor says he is putting everything behind starting Welsh National Theatre.

BBC News - Jan. 10

Microsoft contributes $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund

Microsoft would like President-elect Donald Trump to make sure that U.S. artificial intelligence policy in the next four years will support its goals.

CNBC - Jan. 9

Anthropic in Talks for $2 Billion Funding Round

The financing efforts follow new funding rounds by Elon Musk’s xAI and the market leader, OpenAI, which is now valued at $157 billion.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Wicked leads acting awards race but Jolie snubbed

Jonathan Bailey, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are all recognised at the Oscars precursor.

BBC News - Jan. 8

Laken Riley Act gains steam — with Democrats

Some in the party's ranks are turning right alongside the electorate.

Politico - Jan. 7

These Democrats flipped their votes on the Laken Riley Act

Seven House Democrats flipped their votes to "yes" on a GOP-led bill named after the slain Georgia student Laken Riley that would require detention of migrants arrested for theft. The Laken Riley ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Anthropic in talks to raise funding at $60 billion valuation

AI startup Anthropic is in late-stage talks to raise as much as $2 billion at a $60 billion valuation, according to a person familiar with the deal.

CNBC - Jan. 7

Hims & Hers donates $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Meta both announced $1 million donations, and Amazon and Apple CEO Tim Cook have also reportedly contributed.

CNBC - Jan. 7

Trump backtracks from 'one big, beautiful bill' to fund his agenda

After nearly derailing a spending bill last month, Trump continues to shake up business on Capitol Hill, shifting positions on how Republicans should fund his policies.

ABC News - Jan. 6

Biden signs Social Security Fairness Act into law

President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law Sunday, marking what is expected to be one of the last major pieces of legislation of his presidency.

ABC News - Jan. 6

Nicolas Sarkozy goes on trial accused of receiving illegal funding from Gaddafi

Former French president alleged to have received millions of euros from Libyan dictator’s regime to fund campaign. Nicolas Sarkozy has gone on trial over allegations he received millions of euros ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

FirstFT: Private equity to lobby Trump as industry seeks to tap retirement funds

Also in today’s newsletter, China’s equity markets extend poor start to the year and accountancy’s Gen Z problem

Financial Times - Jan. 6

Private equity to lobby Trump for access to savers’ retirement funds

Industry hopes incoming administration will open long-restricted private investments to individual investors

Financial Times - Jan. 6

Biden signs Social Security Fairness Act

President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act, which will increase the benefits of Social Security for millions of public workers.

NBC News - Jan. 5

Terror act shatters the New Year in New Orleans

Just hours into the first day of 2025, a 42-year-old Texas man purposely drove a rented pickup through a dense crowd of revelers on New Orleans' Bourbon Street, then opened fire on police officers. ...

CBS News - Jan. 5

Baerbock: EU will not fund the Islamization of Syria

Yahoo News - Jan. 4

Streeting to unveil extra funding for English hospitals that cut waiting times fastest

Health secretary’s move intended to push NHS leaders to achieve government’s 18-week non-urgent treatment ‘milestone’

Financial Times - Jan. 4

Do Democrats really want a DREAM Act?

Donald Trump wants to help the DREAMers.

The Hill - Jan. 3

Helping boomers spend their retirement funds is harder than it sounds

Worries about running out of money makes people frugal and wary of taking any big pension decisions

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Investigators Said the New Orleans Attacker Acted Alone

Also, Speaker Johnson is trying to unite Republicans behind him. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

Ken Griffin's flagship hedge fund at Citadel climbs 15.1% in 2024

The billionaire investor's handful of hedge funds all posted double-digit returns in 2024, led by its tactical trading strategy.

CNBC - Jan. 2

New Orleans attack: FBI believes suspect acted alone in ‘act of terrorism’

Investigators had initially suggested others may have been involved in New Year’s Day attack that killed 14 people. New Orleans truck attack – latest updates The FBI said on Thursday that it ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

FBI says suspect in New Orleans acted alone in ‘act of terrorism’ – live

FBI says attack not linked to Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion and says New Orleans surveillance video shows suspect planting two explosive devices at the scene. Full story – FBI believes suspect ...