Inside Apple’s Chip-Making: How iPhones and Macs Challenge Intel

Apple’s impressive stock price over the last couple of decades has been propelled by its groundbreaking consumer tech, beginning with the iPod and iMac, then progressing to the iPhone and iPad, and more recently to the Apple Watch and AirPods. But beyond the iconic gadgets, Apple is harnessing its technological expertise to design custom chips …

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Beware of Pitfalls in Emerging Markets After a Month of Euphoria: What to Watch Out For

(Bloomberg) — Emerging-market stocks and currencies are heading for their best month since January, but major pitfalls lie ahead that could derail the current rally. Most Read from Bloomberg Possible risks in the coming months include the threat of renewed Federal Reserve hawkishness and elections in critical markets like Taiwan and India. There’s also the …

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Republicans and Democrats Clash on Face the Nation: Rep. Mike Gallagher (WI) and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL) Debate

Transcript: Interview with Rep. Mike Gallagher, Raja Krishnamoorthi Welcome to the bipartisan conversation on the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party with Chairman and Ranking Member, Republican Mike Gallagher and Democrat Raja Krishnamoorthi. Good morning. Gallagher: It’s great to be here. Brennan: Can we work together to pass the $4 billion for Taiwan …

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Malta Takes the Lead as the Most Body Confident Nation, While Britons Rank Among the Least Content with Their Figures

Malta, renowned for its stunning architecture and breathtaking coastline, now has another feather in its cap. According to a recent study conducted by Anglia Ruskin University, Malta has been ranked as the country with the highest levels of body confidence in the world. In this global survey, over 56,000 individuals from 65 different nations were …

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Taiwan Implements Shutdown Measures as Typhoon Haikui Approaches

As Typhoon Haikui approached Taiwan, the government took precautions and suspended flights, rail transport, and ferry services. Classes and outdoor events were also canceled, and workers were urged to stay home. The typhoon made landfall on the east coast with strong winds and heavy rain, causing some damage and flooding in low-lying areas. Despite …

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U.S. Grants Taiwan Military Transfer Approval under Program Reserved for Sovereign States – National

The Biden administration has authorized a military transfer to Taiwan through the Foreign Military Financing (FMF) program, typically used for sovereign states. This approval, amounting to $80 million, aims to strengthen Taiwan’s self-defense capabilities and enhance its maritime domain awareness and maritime security capability. Representative Michael McCaul, chairman of the House of Representatives Foreign Affairs …

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