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US to give Micron $6.1 bn for American chip factories
Micron is set to receive up to $6.1 billion in grants from the US government to help build its semiconductor plants in New York and Idaho, the White House said Thursday. Micron is set to invest up to $125 billion across both states over the next two decades "to build a leading-edge memory manufacturing ecosystem," according to the White House.
BTS agency to file complaint against subsidiary head over breach of trust
The South Korean agency behind K-pop sensation BTS said Thursday it will file a legal complaint against its powerhouse subsidiary's head for allegedly orchestrating a plan to break away from the parent company.
BHP launches $38.8 billion takeover bid for rival Anglo American
Australian mining giant BHP confirmed on Thursday a $38.8 billion takeover bid for British rival Anglo American, a colossal deal with the potential to fundamentally reshape the sector. Its longtime rival Anglo American has a market value of about $36 billion.
The Myanmar 'water brothers' salvaging shipwrecks on the tide
Diving into the darkness of the Yangon River, Than Nyunt starts another murky sortie in his months-long mission to salvage a sunken ship using the power of the moon. He says he has salvaged around 40 ships, from cargo boats to passenger ferries, since he started diving over four decades ago.
Asian markets mixed as global rally stalls, eyes on yen
Asian equities were mixed Thursday as investors turned cautious after the past three days' sizeable gains, with Meta's warning that it will spend far more than expected this year fuelling worries that the latest tech-led rally may have gone too far. Tech titans Microsoft and Alphabet are due to report later in the day.
As 'news deserts' spread, US journalism fights on
Baltimore Banner reporter Matti Gellman is first to leap in with questions during a recent press appearance by Maryland's state governor and celebrity chef Jose Andres at an urban farm. As for the Banner, the importance of its mission was underscored recently when a container ship crashed into a major Baltimore bridge, collapsing it within seconds.
Tough times for Argentine factories as consumers penny-pinch
Argentina's factories, like many economic sectors, are floundering as consumers hit by sky-high inflation and shrinking income buy fewer goods. In February, Argentina's economic activity slumped for a fourth straight month as self-described "anarcho-capitalist" President Javier Milei's budget-slashing plans took hold.
Car giants vie for EV crown at Beijing's Auto China show
Chinese car giants locked in a cut-throat price war descend on the capital for the start of the Auto China show Thursday, vying to draw consumers and headlines in the world's biggest electric vehicle market and abroad. Beijing's Auto China show, which lasts until May 4, will see dozens of firms square off in a bid to draw customers at one of the country's biggest car shows.
US conspiracy website Gateway Pundit declares bankruptcy
US far-right conspiracy website Gateway Pundit is filing for bankruptcy, its founder said Wednesday, as it battles a string of lawsuits alleging it promoted misinformation related to the 2020 election.
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