Technology

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey celebrated Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp's $12 billion investment in the state during a meeting with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen. The investment underscores growing economic ties between Taiwan and the US in the semiconductor industry, amid increasing tensions with China.

SpaceX successfully launched three wealthy businessmen to the International Space Station on a groundbreaking private charter flight, marking a new era of commercial space tourism with each passenger paying $55 million for the experience.- EXCERPT: A 100-word summary highlighting the key points of the story

Germany's government unveiled a comprehensive 600-page "Easter package" to dramatically increase renewable energy production, targeting almost 100% renewable electricity by 2035. The reforms simplify bureaucratic processes and declare renewable energy installations as a matter of "overriding public interest," addressing previous barriers to wind and solar expansion.

Dmitry Rogozin from Roscosmos suggests Western sanctions could disrupt Russian spacecraft missions to the International Space Station, signaling potential challenges in ongoing space collaboration.

A massive cyberattack targeting a satellite network used by Ukraine's government disrupted internet services across Europe, knocking offline tens of thousands of broadband users from Poland to France and impacting remote access to wind turbines.

The United States and European Union have signed a preliminary data transfer agreement, allowing European personal information to be stored in the U.S. President Biden and European Commission President von der Leyen announced the breakthrough during Biden's Brussels visit, bringing relief to thousands of companies.

Britain's communications regulator Ofcom has revoked RT's broadcasting license following 29 investigations into the network's coverage of the Ukraine invasion. The decision stems from concerns about impartiality, previous violations, and RT's Russian state funding. Ofcom determined that RT's parent company is not "fit and proper" to maintain a UK broadcast license.

Britain's communications regulator Ofcom has revoked RT's broadcasting license following 29 investigations into the channel's impartiality. The decision stems from concerns about RT's coverage of the Ukraine invasion, its Russian state funding, and previous violations of broadcasting standards.

Amazon completed its $8.5 billion acquisition of MGM Studios, strengthening its Prime Video platform with a vast library of classic films and TV shows. The deal aims to boost Amazon's position in the competitive streaming market.

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger announced an ambitious $88 billion investment plan to expand semiconductor manufacturing across Europe, targeting Germany, Ireland, France, and Italy. The decade-long strategy seeks to address global chip supply challenges and meet growing demand for advanced semiconductor technologies.