With Trump’s Help, Intel Could Hand Control of Chip Plants to TSMC
The Silicon Valley giant is trying to cut a deal it hopes would help it pull out of a yearslong slump.
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Intel has become a political pawn — but it may not need a Trump deal with TSMC
It’s possible that the Trump administration could make some changes to the U.S. Chips Act.MarketWatch - 6d -
Intel shares rise after VP Vance promises to safeguard American AI and chips
Intel shares rallied on Tuesday after Vice President JD Vance said the U.S. will protect American artificial intelligence technologies.CNBC - Feb. 11 -
Taiwan and TSMC rush to head off Trump’s tariff threat
US president’s complaints threaten top chipmaker’s business model and east Asian country’s securityFinancial Times - Feb. 11 -
Intel’s stock is on a hot streak. Here’s why the rally could continue.
The continued momentum for Intel’s stock could force hedge funds to start buying. Plus, Intel’s process technology is getting more respect.MarketWatch - Feb. 13 -
Arm to launch its own chip in move that could upend semiconductor industry
SoftBank-owned group secures Meta as one of its first customers for new initiativeFinancial Times - 6d -
Microsoft unveils chip it says could bring quantum computing within years
Chip is powered by world’s first topoconductor, which can create new state of matter that is not solid, liquid or gas. Quantum computers could be built within years rather than decades, according ...The Guardian - 1d -
Trump indicates Marc Fogel's release from Russia could help end war in Ukraine
President Trump has indicated that Marc Fogel's release from Russia could help end the war in Ukraine. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports on that.CBS News - Feb. 12 -
Burrow could alter deal, lauds Eagles' cap control
Bengals star Joe Burrow suggested he's willing to rework his current contract in an effort to free up money to help sign teammates Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Trey Hendrickson.ESPN - Feb. 12 -
Trump says interest rates should be lowered to go 'hand in hand' with his tariffs
Trump again switched positions on the Fed, indicating in a social media post Wednesday that interest rates need to come down.CNBC - Feb. 12 -
Trump repeats pledge to take control of Gaza
President Trump on Sunday again reiterated his pledge for a U.S. takeover of the Gaza Strip. The president's comments came with Israeli negotiators in Qatar for talks on the next phase of the ...CBS News - Feb. 10 -
Rosa DeLauro: Congress, Not Trump, Controls the Money
It is right there, as clear as day in Article I, Section 9, Clause 7, that the legislature controls the money.The New York Times - Feb. 12 -
Trump makes push for control of independent US regulators
Executive order will force watchdogs including the Federal Reserve and SEC to submit draft regulations to the White HouseFinancial Times - 1d -
FirstFT: Trump pushes for more control of independent regulators
Also in today’s newsletter, US president calls Zelenskyy a ‘dictator’, and Politico owner praises VanceFinancial Times - 9h -
Could obesity drugs help with alcohol cravings? New study suggests potential
A new study suggests that medications that have transformed the treatment of obesity may also help people drink less alcoholABC News - Feb. 12 -
What to Know About Buprenorphine, Which Could Help Fight Opioid Crisis?
This medicine may be one of the best tools doctors have to fight the fentanyl crisis.The New York Times - 3d -
‘Modern Love’ Podcast: Why Gossiping Could Help Your Love Life
Kelsey McKinney, author of the new book “You Didn’t Hear This From Me: (Mostly) True Notes on Gossip,” talks about the joys and problems gossiping has brought to her relationships.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump should be using this heavy-handed diplomacy against adversaries, not allies
The Trump administration needs to figure out the proper balance between coercion and diplomacy, and how it affects international respect for the United States.The Hill - Feb. 11 -
‘The US is ready to hand Russia a win’: newspapers on Europe’s Trump shock
European papers express deep alarm at declaration of an ‘ideological war’, while the NYT says Putin may soon ‘realise his dream’. This year’s Munich security conference exposed the chasm in core ...The Guardian - 4d -
Trump’s rush to strike a deal on Ukraine hands Putin the advantage
US president’s public exchange of insults with Zelenskyy forms part of rapid pivot towards RussiaFinancial Times - 1d -
Is Intel now a Trump stock? Its shares surge after upbeat comments by J.D. Vance.
Shares of Intel Corp. were surging on Tuesday after Vice President J.D. Vance made bullish comments about semiconductor manufacturing in the U.S. at an artificial-intelligence summit in Paris.MarketWatch - Feb. 11 -
Live updates: Gabbard sworn in as intel chief; Trump opens door to Putin, Ukraine talks
President Trump confirmed midday Wednesday that he's spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin, setting the stage for a negotiated end to the war in Ukraine. In the Senate, Trump's most ...The Hill - Feb. 12 -
Vance Says ‘Judges Aren’t Allowed to Control’ Trump’s ‘Legitimate Power’
The declaration by the vice president came as court orders have temporarily blocked parts of the Trump administration’s agenda.The New York Times - Feb. 10 -
Murphy: Trump 'attempting to seize control of power, and for corrupt purposes'
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) said Sunday that President Trump's attempts to "seize control of power" were threatening democracy and causing a constitutional crisis with little precedent. “I think ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
China Says U.S. Should Lead Trump’s Proposed Arms Controls Push
President Trump said China and Russia should halve their military spending and limit nuclear weapons. You first, China said.The New York Times - 6d -
Trump signs order to expand White House control of independent agencies
President Trump signed an executive order Tuesday aiming to expand the White House’s authority over various independent regulatory agencies, a move likely to prompt legal challenges. Trump issued ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump wants to deregulate. Progressives should help him.
From Jimmy Carter to Ted Kennedy, progressives once saw the wisdom of cutting red tape — especially if the tape tied the hands of consumers and would-be competitors in order to privilege industry ...The Hill - Feb. 8 -
Senate HELP Committee advances Trump's Education pick
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How Trump Could Cause a Recession
Trump’s tantrum is killing jobs, raising prices, and stifling investment. It’s not a good environment for innovation.Inc. - Feb. 12 -
Trump actions could change the presidency
USAID, an agency created by Congress and codified in law, is being dismantled by President Trump. His actions have some in Washington raising questions about the role of Congress.CBS News - 3d -
GTA 6 Launch Could Help Improve Console Sales Significantly, Take-Two Boss Says
Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto VI is the biggest game coming out this year. It's expected to drive more than $1 billion in preorder revenue alone and sell 40 million copies in its first year . ...GameSpot - Feb. 10 -
Ukraine's rare earth elements could help keep US military aid flowing
Ukraine has offered to strike a deal with U.S. President Donald Trump for continued American military aid in exchange for developing Ukraine’s mineral industryABC News - Feb. 11 -
Bacteria transferred during intercourse could help identify sexual assault perpetrators, scientists say
Genital microbiome or ‘sexome’ leaves specific signature even when barrier protection is used, which could be traced in absence of DNA material. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily ...The Guardian - Feb. 12 -
AI could help make a 4-day workweek happen, says expert: 'I absolutely think so'
As companies adopt new tech like AI and see what kind of productivity gains they bring, some could adopt a four-day workweek down the line, say experts.CNBC - 3d -
Fantasy Baseball: 5 sleepers who could help you win the scarcest category of 2025
Batting average has been on the downswing, in both fantasy and reality. Fantasy baseball analyst Andy Behrens offers up some unheralded options who could help in that regard.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
This lesser-known tax strategy could help to reduce capital gains on your home sale
Selling your home can trigger capital gains taxes, but there are ways to reduce or eliminate your bill, experts say. Here's what to know.CNBC - 2d -
Tesla's law firm helps draft bill some experts say could restore Musk's pay package
A law firm representing Elon Musk and Tesla helped draft a bill some experts say could, if passed, possibly restore Musk's lost multibillion-dollar compensation package.ABC News - 3h -
UN envoy says creating an inclusive Syrian government could help lift sanctions
U.N. special envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen has said that formation of a “new inclusive government” in Damascus by March 1 could pave the way for lifting sanctions imposed by western countriesABC News - 3h -
The Papers: 'Trump wants UK tax cuts for tech giants' and 'hands off our ISAs'
A warning that axing ISAs could "trigger a mortgage crisis" is one of the stories on Saturday's fronts.BBC News - Feb. 8
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A Look at OpenAI’s Operator, a New A.I. Agent
Operator, a new computer-using tool from OpenAI, is brittle and occasionally erratic, but it points to a future of powerful A.I. agents.The New York Times - Feb. 2 -
Banks Sell $4.7 Billion of X’s Debt, in a Sign of Investor Demand
The social media company is attracting investor interest because of Elon Musk’s close ties to President Trump and a recent jump in revenue.The New York Times - 6d -
Meta Said to Explore Incorporating in a Different State
The owner of Facebook and Instagram is incorporated in Delaware, but is considering a change. Its corporate headquarters would remain in Silicon Valley, people with knowledge of the matter said.The New York Times - Jan. 31 -
Bill Gates Isn’t Like Those Other Tech Billionaires
The Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist is taking a break from the future to examine his past — and mulling where the billionaires now fit in.The New York Times - Jan. 31 -
Elon Musk Casts Doubt on Trump’s $100 Billion Stargate A.I. Announcement
Mr. Trump had claimed the A.I. announcement as an early trophy, taking credit for the companies’ decision to spend up to $500 billion building data centers.The New York Times - Jan. 22
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