Nvidia CEO Visits TSMC, Emphasizes Ongoing Dialogue with U.S. Over China Chip Strategy

Taipei, Taiwan — Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang arrived in Taipei on Friday for a brief visit with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), underscoring the deep collaboration between the two companies as Nvidia continues to navigate evolving global dynamics around advanced semiconductor exports. The visit comes just days ahead of Nvidia’s upcoming earnings release and amid […]

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Sanctioning Facilitators of Iran’s Illicit Oil Sales

Today, the United States is stemming the flow of revenue the Iranian regime uses to fund its destabilizing activities, including its support for terrorism abroad and the oppression of its own people. The Department of State is imposing sanctions on two China-based crude oil and petroleum products terminal and storage operators that have facilitated the […]

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Modular Construction Poised for Growth—If Regulatory Reform Can Keep Pace

Washington, D.C. — Modular construction is quietly reshaping the U.S. housing landscape, with nearly 1 in 10 new apartments built in factories last year. But while the sector is gaining traction, experts say its future hinges on regulatory reform that could unlock faster development, more affordable housing, and a new wave of investment. In 2024, […]

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📰 SoftBank Acquires Foxconn’s Ohio Factory for $375 million to Power $500B Stargate AI Initiative

Ohio, USA — August 2025 SoftBank Group has officially acquired a manufacturing facility in Ohio from Taiwanese tech giant Foxconn, marking a strategic move to accelerate the development of AI data centre infrastructure under the ambitious Stargate initiative—a $500 billion joint venture unveiled by former U.S. President Donald Trump. 🔍 Transaction Overview Foxconn Chairman Young […]

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🏗️ Vantage Data Centers Launches $25 Billion “Frontier” Mega-Campus in Texas to Power AI Infrastructure

Shackelford County, Texas — August 19, 2025Vantage Data Centers has unveiled plans for its largest investment to date: a $25 billion hyperscale data center campus named “Frontier,” set to rise in Shackelford County, Texas. The development marks a significant milestone in the company’s global expansion and reflects the growing demand for infrastructure capable of supporting […]

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U.S. Commerce Department Expands Steel and Aluminum Tariffs to Over 400 Product Categories

Washington, D.C. — August 19, 2025The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced a sweeping expansion of tariffs on steel and aluminum, adding 407 product categories to its list of items subject to duties under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. The move, effective August 18, is part of the Biden administration’s ongoing […]

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Victory! Pen-Link’s Police Tools Are Not Secret

In a victory for transparency, the government contractor Pen-Link agreed to disclose the prices and descriptions of surveillance products that it sold to a local California Sheriff’s office. The settlement ends a months-long California public records lawsuit with the Electronic Frontier Foundation and the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office. The settlement provides further proof that […]

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FTE Americas Innovate Awards 2025 shortlists announced

At the epicentre of FTE Global 2025 – the “CES of Aviation” taking place in Long Beach, California, on 9 to 11 September – will be the region’s largest and most respected innovation competition: the FTE Americas Innovate Awards. Recognised as the industry’s definitive platform for showcasing transformative ideas, the awards see airlines, airports, and […]

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From Book Bans to Internet Bans: Wyoming Lets Parents Control the Whole State’s Access to The Internet

If you’ve read about the sudden appearance of age verification across the internet in the UK and thought it would never happen in the U.S., take note: many politicians want the same or even more strict laws. As of July 1st, South Dakota and Wyoming enacted laws requiring any website that hosts any sexual content […]

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Victory! Ninth Circuit Limits Intrusive DMCA Subpoenas

The Ninth Circuit upheld an important limitation on Digital Millenium Copyright Act (DMCA) subpoenas that other federal courts have recognized for more than two decades. The DMCA, a misguided anti-piracy law passed in the late nineties, created a bevy of powerful tools, ostensibly to help copyright holders fight online infringement. Unfortunately, the DMCA’s powerful protections […]

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