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Applied Materials and TSMC Join Forces at $5 Billion Silicon Valley Hub to Advance AI Chip Technology
Corporate Power

Applied Materials and TSMC Join Forces at $5 Billion Silicon Valley Hub to Advance AI Chip Technology

Applied Materials and TSMC are collaborating at a $5 billion Silicon Valley EPIC Center to accelerate semiconductor innovations that address the complex demands of advanced AI chips.

NYC Correction Department Set to Renew Controversial Rikers Phone Contract Amid Privacy Concerns
Trade & Tariffs

NYC Correction Department Set to Renew Controversial Rikers Phone Contract Amid Privacy Concerns

The city plans to extend a multimillion-dollar deal with Securus Technologies, despite privacy advocates warning over AI surveillance of detained individuals’ phone calls.

Maine Advocates Urge State to Enforce Climate Goals Through Legislation
Energy & Climate

Maine Advocates Urge State to Enforce Climate Goals Through Legislation

A coalition of environmental groups calls on Maine to transform voluntary climate targets into binding laws, including land restoration, pesticide bans, and a new conservation office.

Pakistan Denies Sheltering Iranian Aircraft Amidst US-Iran Ceasefire Strain
Defense & Security

Pakistan Denies Sheltering Iranian Aircraft Amidst US-Iran Ceasefire Strain

Pakistan rejected claims of hosting Iranian military planes amid escalating tensions as the fragile US-Iran ceasefire faces growing uncertainty and diplomatic strain.

Motorola Launches Moto Tag 2 with UWB Support and Extended Battery Life for Android Find Hub
Markets & Macro

Motorola Launches Moto Tag 2 with UWB Support and Extended Battery Life for Android Find Hub

Motorola has quietly started selling the Moto Tag 2, featuring ultra-wideband tracking and a significantly longer battery life, enhancing the Android Find Hub ecosystem.

Trump and Xi Aim to Manage Iran Dispute Without Derailing China Summit Talks
Trade & Tariffs

Trump and Xi Aim to Manage Iran Dispute Without Derailing China Summit Talks

Ahead of a critical summit in Beijing, the United States and China strive to prevent their sharp disagreements over the Iran conflict from undermining broader diplomatic and trade discussions.

Bitcoin Escape from Panic Selling, Yet Strong Capital Inflows Remain Limited
Crypto & Fintech

Bitcoin Escape from Panic Selling, Yet Strong Capital Inflows Remain Limited

Bitcoin has exited its panic selling phase with price gains and reduced losses, but capital inflows have yet to reach levels seen in previous recoveries.

CleanSpark Reports $378M Q2 Loss Driven by Bitcoin Price Decline Amid AI Expansion
Crypto & Fintech

CleanSpark Reports $378M Q2 Loss Driven by Bitcoin Price Decline Amid AI Expansion

Bitcoin miner CleanSpark posted a $378 million net loss in its fiscal second quarter, largely due to Bitcoin’s price drop, yet continued expanding its BTC holdings and AI infrastructure.

Australia Plans to End 50% Capital Gains Tax Discount on Crypto in 2027 Budget
Crypto & Fintech

Australia Plans to End 50% Capital Gains Tax Discount on Crypto in 2027 Budget

Australia’s upcoming budget proposes scrapping the 50% capital gains tax discount on crypto and other assets, taxing full gains from July 2027 with inflation adjustments.

Investigation Reveals Trump Family Profited Over $1.5 Billion from Crypto While Retail Investors Struggle
Crypto & Fintech

Investigation Reveals Trump Family Profited Over $1.5 Billion from Crypto While Retail Investors Struggle

Bloomberg’s probe shows the Trump family made more than $1.5 billion from undisclosed WLFI token sales, while early retail investors remain largely locked out amid steep price drops.