Biden is giving $6 billion to Micron for a semiconductor project in upstate New York The Micron project comes after the White House has announced massive investments for Intel, TSMC and Samsung in recent weeks using funds from the 2022 CHIPS and Science Act. Read more on NPR
Month: April 2024
NPR News: He missed a chance to be the first Black astronaut. Now, at 90, he’s going into space
He missed a chance to be the first Black astronaut. Now, at 90, he’s going into space Edward J. Dwight Jr. is set to be on the next Blue Origin rocket into space. The rare opportunity comes more than six decades after he was passed over to become a NASA astronaut. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Caleb Williams, likely top NFL draft pick, traces success to an interception at age 9
Caleb Williams, likely top NFL draft pick, traces success to an interception at age 9 Caleb Williams is expected to be taken No. 1 by the Chicago Bears in Thursday’s NFL Draft. Williams, who played quarterback at Southern California and Oklahoma, faced challenges at a young age. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Animals get stressed during eclipses. But not for the reason you think
Animals get stressed during eclipses. But not for the reason you think After studying various species earlier this month, some scientists now say they understand the origin of animal behavior during solar eclipses. Read more on NPR
NPR News: The Supreme Court will hear Trump’s claim he’s immune from criminal prosecution
The Supreme Court will hear Trump’s claim he’s immune from criminal prosecution Trump’s argument for immunity is broad: He contends that he cannot be prosecuted for his “official acts” as president unless he is first impeached, convicted by the Senate and removed from office. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Coal and new gas power plants will have to meet climate pollution targets
Coal and new gas power plants will have to meet climate pollution targets Fifteen years after the EPA said greenhouse gasses are a danger to public health, the agency finalized rules to limit climate-warming pollution from existing coal and new gas power plants. Read more on NPR
NPR News: World Central Kitchen workers killed in Israeli strikes will be honored at memorial
World Central Kitchen workers killed in Israeli strikes will be honored at memorial The aid workers were killed April 1 when a succession of Israeli armed drones ripped through vehicles in their convoy as they left one of World Central Kitchen’s warehouses on a food delivery mission. Read more on NPR
In the Name of the Jimin, the Jaemin, and the Holy Han Grenade. Amen. https://t.co/FVnsCNcsn1
In the Name of the Jimin, the Jaemin, and the Holy Han Grenade. Amen. https://t.co/FVnsCNcsn1 — @ButterflyLaChoi@sfba.social (@ButterflyLachoi) Apr 25, 2024 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js from Twitter https://twitter.com/ButterflyLachoi
NPR News: Pro-Palestinian protests spread to the campuses of USC and the University of Texas
Pro-Palestinian protests spread to the campuses of USC and the University of Texas Arrests were made at both schools. The LAPD said it would continue patrolling USC’s campus into Thursday, while Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the protestors at UT-Austin belong in jail. Read more on NPR
Another day! It’s April 25, 2024 at 12:03AM https://t.co/ddr9VDmbEv Turn this all around When everything is new, zero o’ clock
Another day! It’s April 25, 2024 at 12:03AM https://t.co/ddr9VDmbEv Turn this all around When everything is new, zero o’ clock — @ButterflyLaChoi@sfba.social (@ButterflyLachoi) Apr 25, 2024 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js from Twitter https://twitter.com/ButterflyLachoi