A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck near Chiayi in southern Taiwan on Tuesday morning, affecting TSMC’s advanced chip production hub. Despite the quake, workers returned to their job sites several hours later. The epicenter was close to Tainan, where TSMC operates clusters of its most advanced chip plants supplying AI and mobile processors to major companies like … Read more
Elon Musk’s influence over US space policy could significantly impact Canada’s space program. A reported $277-million investment in Donald Trump’s election campaign has given Musk enormous sway in shaping NASA’s policies. Musk’s privately-held company, SpaceX, is set to receive a substantial portion of NASA’s annual budget, with estimates suggesting that up to half of the … Read more
The search for the next defensive coordinator of the New England Patriots continues. Former Cincinnati Bengals coach Lou Anarumo has agreed to join the Indianapolis Colts, according to ESPN. Anarumo left Cincinnati after six seasons and was known for building a strong defense that led to a Super Bowl LVI appearance. Despite this success, the … Read more
US President-elect Donald Trump has met with several European leaders at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, ahead of his inauguration on January 20. The meetings come as Trump is expected to shake up traditional foreign policy playbook and has faced criticism for his stance on EU tariffs and Russia’s war in Ukraine. Hungarian Prime Minister … Read more
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is pushing the outdated idea of a Palestinian state as a solution to Middle East problems, despite acknowledging its unfeasibility. In a recent speech, Blinken emphasized the need for a “reformed” Palestinian Authority and an “interim administration,” but disregards facts that make these dreams impossible. Blinken’s vision includes a … Read more
US President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to revive the American auto industry, promising to revoke incentives for electric vehicle makers and consumers, as well as tariffs on foreign cars. During his inauguration speech, Trump stated that his actions will “end the Green New Deal” and “save our auto industry.” He also pledged to allow Americans … Read more
The official website of Major League Baseball (MLB) recently conducted a security check, requiring users to enable JavaScript and cookies before proceeding. To access mlb.com, visitors are prompted with a verification message that indicates the need for these security measures. Source: https://www.mlb.com/news/anthony-santander-blue-jays-contract
Israel has released 90 Palestinian prisoners, including 69 women, as part of a ceasefire deal with Hamas. The prisoners were detained without charge for over 15 months of conflict in Gaza. Khalida Jarrar, leader of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, and Rula Hassanein, a journalist, are among those released. The first phase … Read more
The Los Angeles Dodgers’ signing of Japanese star pitcher Roki Sasaki has set off a debate about baseball’s competitive balance. With the team already boasting stars like Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts, some worry that this move will further concentrate talent in LA, leaving other teams struggling to compete. The Cubs, who have been welcoming … Read more
Samsung Unpacked 2025 promises to be an exciting event for tech enthusiasts, with the company set to launch its latest Galaxy S series smartphones and unveil new AI features. But what exactly can we expect? ZDNET’s recommendations are based on hours of testing, research, and comparison shopping. We gather data from top sources, including vendor … Read more