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Intel investing $20 billion to bring chip manufacturing to Ohio amid global shortage

Friday, January 21

(NEW YORK) -- Amid a global chip shortage that has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, Intel announced Friday that it will invest more than $20 billion in two new chip factories in Ohio. The... Read More.

Instagram testing feature that lets creators charge subscription fees

Friday, January 21

(NEW YORK) -- A small handful of Instagram content creators can now directly charge followers a monthly subscription fee for exclusive content and benefits in the latest shakeup to impact the ever-evolving digital creator... Read More.

Amazon announces its 1st clothing store: here’s what to know

Thursday, January 20

(LOS ANGELES) -- Amazon has expanded in many ways throughout the years, and now the e-commerce giant is launching a brick-and-mortar clothing store. The company announced Thursday that its Amazon Style fashion retail space will... Read More.

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FBI warns criminals are using fake QR codes to scam users

Thursday, January 20

(WASHINGTON) -- Cybercriminals could use altered Quick Response (QR) codes to steal personal and financial information of unsuspecting customers, the FBI warns. QR codes are all around us these days, and they're used for everything... Read More.

Jan. 6 committee asks Ivanka Trump for cooperation, testimony

Thursday, January 20

(WASHINGTON) -- The House select committee investigating the Capitol attack requested on Thursday that Ivanka Trump cooperate with its investigation and asked her to testify regarding conversations with her father, former President Donald Trump,... Read More.

Experts slam oil giant Exxon Mobil’s net-zero ‘ambition’

Wednesday, January 19

(NEW YORK) -- Exxon Mobil Corp. announced on Tuesday an "ambition" to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in its operations in the next three decades, but fell short of making any commitments to offset... Read More.

‘Significant evidence’ of alleged fraud in Trump business investigation, NY AG says

Wednesday, January 19

(NEW YORK) -- New York Attorney General Letitia James said that her office has uncovered "significant evidence" of fraud in her civil investigation of former President Donald Trump and the Trump Organization. The unusual statement... Read More.

Verizon, AT&T delay 5G rollout around some airports after stark warnings from US airlines

Tuesday, January 18

(WASHINGTON) -- A showdown between the nation's major airlines, the FAA and AT&T and Verizon appears to be cooling after both telecom giants agreed at the last minute to pause a portion of their... Read More.

Microsoft to acquire gaming giant Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion

Tuesday, January 18

(NEW YORK) -- Microsoft Corp. announced plans on Tuesday to acquire gaming giant Activision Blizzard Inc., the maker of immensely popular franchises including "Call of Duty" and "Warcraft," for $68.7 billion. The companies jointly announced... Read More.

Small yield of Florida oranges could mean higher juice prices

Tuesday, January 18

(WASHINGTON) -- It's peak citrus season in the U.S., but Florida orange groves had a bitter yield of the beloved sweet and tart winter fruit. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported that orange crops are... Read More.