CNBC Daily Open: The Trump administration’s mixing business with politics to build a chip empire
A stake in Intel, revenue from Nvidia and AMD, and a commitment from Apple — the Trump administration seems to be consolidating a chip empire.
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Air Canada attendants strike: Carrier cancels flights ahead of work stoppage — Here’s what passengers can do
Air Canada initiated flight cancellations on Thursday following a 72-hour strike notice from flight attendants, potentially disrupting travel for hundreds of thousands. The airline anticipates a complete operational shutdown by early Saturday, affectin…
Ben Gvir filmed visiting cell of Palestinian terror convict Barghouti, taunting him – The Times of Israel
Ben Gvir filmed visiting cell of Palestinian terror convict Barghouti, taunting him The Times of IsraelItamar Ben Gvir taunts prominent Palestinian prisoner Marwan Barghouti BBCFar-Right Israeli Minister Pays Surprise Visit to Jai…
Sen. Josh Hawley calls for a congressional probe into Meta after a report on its AI policy allowing sensual chats with kids; Sen. Marsha Blackburn backs a probe (Jody Godoy/Reuters)
Jody Godoy / Reuters:
Sen. Josh Hawley calls for a congressional probe into Meta after a report on its AI policy allowing sensual chats with kids; Sen. Marsha Blackburn backs a probe — Two Republican U.S. senators called for a congr…
The top photos of the day by AP’s photojournalists
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos chosen by Associated Press photo editors. ____ Follow AP visual journalism: AP photography: https://apnews.com/photography Instagram: https://www.in…
Man fleeing Home Depot immigration raid is hit and killed on CA freeway
A man was hit and killed on the 210 Freeway on Thursday as he tried to flee federal agents raiding a Home Depot in Monrovia.
Louisiana AG Liz Murrill sues Roblox, alleging among other things that it continues to facilitate CSAM distribution and the sexual exploitation of children (Todd Spangler/Variety)
Todd Spangler / Variety:
Louisiana AG Liz Murrill sues Roblox, alleging among other things that it continues to facilitate CSAM distribution and the sexual exploitation of children — Online gaming platform Roblox has faced criticism…
All 800 National Guard troops officially deployed in DC amid Trump’s federal takeover
The Pentagon announced on Thursday that all 800 National Guard personnel sent to aid Washington D.C., law enforcement in US President Donald Trump’s federal takeover have been deployed, officially starting Trump’s second stationing of troops against a…
‘Putin won’t mess around with me’: Trump ahead of meeting in Alaska; US president says Russia, Ukraine ‘will make peace’
President Trump asserted that Vladimir Putin won’t “mess around” with him ahead of their summit in Alaska, where they plan to discuss a potential ceasefire in Ukraine. Trump believes Putin desires full control of Ukraine but insists this won’t happen u…