(Reuters) – Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (2330.TW), the biggest contract chipmaker, said it plans to build a $12 billion factory in Arizona in an apparent win for the Trump administration’s efforts to wrestle global tech supply chains back from China. FILE PHOTO: A logo of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) is seen at its
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(Reuters) – The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down an extension of the state’s stay-at-home order to combat the coronavirus pandemic after the Republican-controlled legislature sued, saying it should have been consulted before the order was enacted. The court ruled that while Democratic Governor Tony Evers does have emergency powers, the stay-at-home directive was
(Reuters) – Two of the most popular national parks in the American West – Yellowstone and Grand Canyon – will welcome back visitors on a limited basis over the next several days after lengthy closures due to the coronavirus, the government announced on Wednesday. FILE PHOTO: People use phones and tablets to photograph Old Faithful
FILE PHOTO: New York Governor Andrew Cuomo speaks at his daily briefing at New York Medical College during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Valhalla, New York, U.S., May 7, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Segar (Reuters) – New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday called on Congress to craft a federal stimulus package that funds
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – In a major showdown over presidential powers, U.S. Supreme Court justices on Tuesday appeared divided over President Donald Trump’s bid to prevent congressional Democrats from obtaining his financial records but seemed more open toward a New York prosecutor’s attempt to secure similar records. The court’s conservative majority signaled concern about improper “harassment”
Andrew McGregor, 40, poses for a photo before his evening bagpipe performance of “Amazing Grace” at sunset for the neighborhood, as the global outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, in Santa Monica, California, U.S., May 11, 2020. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson (Reuters) – Every evening, as the sun is setting over the Pacific Ocean in Santa
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday unveiled a $3 trillion-plus coronavirus relief package with funding for states, businesses, food support and families, only to see the measure flatly rejected by Senate Republicans. The new legislation, which would more than double Congress’ financial response to the crisis, includes nearly $1
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. air quality has improved since the coronavirus crisis emptied the roads of traffic, giving the country a futuristic glimpse of the clearer skies that could come with an electric vehicle fleet, according to preliminary findings by National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration labs. FILE PHOTO: The Flatiron Building stands next to Madison
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Supreme Court is set on Wednesday to consider a dispute involving whether “electors” in the complex Electoral College system that decides the winner of U.S. presidential elections are free to disregard laws directing them to back the candidate who prevails in their state’s popular vote. FILE PHOTO: Children ride scooters across