4 construction workers reported dead in Germany after 8-story scaffolding collapse

Top California education official announces bid to replace Newsom as governor

The highest education official in California has announced his intention to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2026. California Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced his candidacy for governor on Wednesday, the latest in an increasingly crowded field of candidates. “Our campaign isn’t about any one person. It’s about people who are struggling across our […]

Appeals Court Reinstates Tennessee Ban on Gender-Transition Treatments for Minors

The chief judge explained that the rulings of their colleagues on the federal judiciary in other parts of the country give them pause.

Chip Wars Escalate as Asia Pours $400B into Tech Arsenal

(Analysis) The semiconductor industry is gearing up for a massive investment spree in chip-making equipment. China, South Korea, and Taiwan are set to dominate this spending over the next three years. Industry association SEMI projects a record-breaking $400 billion expenditure on semiconductor manufacturing tools from 2025 to 2027. China aims to maintain its position as […]