United States firms launch Terafab AI chip project

 

Elon Musk has unveiled Terafab, a large-scale U.S.-based chip manufacturing initiative aimed at reducing dependence on overseas semiconductor foundries such as TSMC and Samsung. In partnership with Intel, Tesla and SpaceX plan to use Intel’s upcoming 14A process to produce custom AI chips for Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robots, future electric...

US Sanctions Chinese Terminal in Iran Oil Crackdown

 

Washington. The United States on Friday announced sanctions targeting a China-based petroleum terminal operator, its president and two vessel management firms for importing sanctioned Iranian crude and engaging in deceptive maritime trade practices. The State Department said it designated Qingdao Haiye Oil Terminal Co., Ltd., its president Xingchun Li, UK-based...

New York routs Atlanta in record playoff blowout

 

New York, April 30 — The New York Knicks eliminated the Atlanta Hawks with a 140-89 Game 6 victory, the largest playoff win in franchise history and one of the most lopsided results in NBA postseason history. New York seized control immediately, opening a 40-15 first-quarter lead, the biggest opening-period...

LeBron, Lakers Clinch Series With Dominant Game Six

 

HOUSTON — The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets 98-78 in Game 6 of the Western Conference first-round playoffs on Friday night at the Toyota Center, eliminating the Rockets and winning the series 4-2. LeBron James led L.A. with 28 points, eight assists and seven rebounds as the Lakers...

Former Congressman Rivera Convicted Over Secret Venezuela Lobbying

 

MIAMI — Former Republican Congressman David Rivera was convicted on Friday in federal court for his role in an alleged secret lobbying campaign on behalf of Venezuela, with jurors finding him and associate Esther Nuhfer guilty of failing to register as foreign agents and conspiracy to launder money following a...

Trump Offers Final Proposal as Spirit Eyes Shutdown

 

Washington — President Donald Trump said Friday the White House delivered a final proposal to Spirit Airlines and its creditors to try to rescue the bankrupt carrier, while Spirit prepared to cease operations if no deal is reached. Trump framed the option as a potential taxpayer-funded takeover aimed at preserving...

US Warns Shippers Against Paying Iran Strait Tolls

 

Washington: The US Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control on May 1 warned shipping companies they could face punitive sanctions if they make payments to Iran to secure passage through the Strait of Hormuz, including purportedly charitable donations to organisations such as the Iranian Red Crescent Society. The advisory specified...

Jasper man arrested for threatening Indiana lieutenant governor

 

Jasper, Ind. — A 24-year-old man was arrested on Thursday after Indiana State Police said he sent threatening messages on a Meta social-media platform directed at Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith. Detectives from the ISP Jasper Post identified the suspect, interviewed him at his place of employment, and conducted a vehicle...

Multiple U.S. Zoos Evacuated After Reported Bomb Threats

 

Louisville, Ky., Toledo, Ohio and Phoenix, Ariz. experienced coordinated public-safety responses Friday after bomb threats prompted evacuations at their zoos; Louisville reported a call to LMPD around 9 a.m., Toledo police said a threat arrived about 10:30 a.m., and Phoenix officials reported a noon threat, with guests and staff cleared...

Five die in Texas Hill Country plane crash

 

WIMBERLEY, Texas — A Cessna 421C crashed into wooded terrain late Thursday night, April 30, killing all five people aboard, county officials said. Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra reported the accident after emergency crews were dispatched around 11:05 p.m.; the Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board opened an...