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US chipmaker onsemi will invest $2 billion in a chip production facility in the Czech Republic

PRAGUE (AP) — The U.S. chipmaker onsemi is planning a multi-year investment of up $2 billion in its production facility in the Czech Republic, the company and the Czech government said on Wednesday.
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With pardons in Maryland, 2.5 million Americans will have marijuana convictions cleared or forgiven

With pardons in Maryland, 2.5 million Americans will have marijuana convictions cleared or forgiven

Maryland this week became the latest state to announce mass pardons for people convicted of marijuana-related crimes as the nation wrestles with how to make amends for the lives disrupted in the decadeslong war on drugs. Under Gov.
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Waabi raises US$200M to launch self-driving freight trucks

Waabi raises US$200M to launch self-driving freight trucks

TORONTO — Self-driving truck developer Waabi Innovation Inc. says it has secured US$200 million in funding from investors including Nvidia, Volvo Group and Porsche Automobil Holding SE.
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Stellantis recalling nearly 1.2 million vehicles to fix software glitch that disables rear camera

Stellantis recalling nearly 1.2 million vehicles to fix software glitch that disables rear camera

DETROIT (AP) — Stellantis is recalling nearly 1.2 million vehicles in the U.S. and Canada to fix a software glitch that can disable the rearview cameras.
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Fisker files for bankruptcy protection, the second electric vehicle maker to do so in the past year

Fisker files for bankruptcy protection, the second electric vehicle maker to do so in the past year

Electric vehicle maker Fisker filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the second electric startup to do so in the last year as even industry leaders struggle to lure more buyers beyond the early adapters of the technology. Fisker Group Inc.
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15-year-old girl shot to death hours before her middle school graduation, authorities say

LOWELL, Mass. (AP) — A 21-year-old man has been arrested and charged with fatally shooting a 15-year-old girl hours before she was scheduled to attend her middle school graduation in Massachusetts, authorities said.
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Stock market today: Asian shares mostly gain after Wall St rallies to new records

Stock market today: Asian shares mostly gain after Wall St rallies to new records

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Tuesday after U.S. stocks rallied to more records, with gains for technology companies pushing the benchmarks higher. U.S. futures were flat and oil prices declined.
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Stock market today: Asian shares mostly gain after Wall St rallies to new records

Stock market today: Asian shares mostly gain after Wall St rallies to new records

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Tuesday after U.S. stocks rallied to more records, with gains for technology companies pushing the benchmarks higher. U.S. futures were flat and oil prices declined.
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Tonys moments: Hillary Clinton and (sort of) Jay-Z in the house, strides for women and a late upset

Tonys moments: Hillary Clinton and (sort of) Jay-Z in the house, strides for women and a late upset

NEW YORK (AP) — “People, stop texting me!” pleaded Kecia Lewis, with comic exasperation.
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China keeps lending rate unchanged as data show housing market is still struggling

China keeps lending rate unchanged as data show housing market is still struggling

BANGKOK (AP) — China's central bank kept a key lending rate unchanged on Monday, choosing not to loosen credit as data for May showed signs of persisting weakness in the world's No. 2 economy's manufacturing and real estate sectors.
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