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Apple has announced a significant expansion of its American Manufacturing Program on Thursday, bringing four new partners into its domestic supply chain as part of a broader push to strengthen U.S. manufacturing capabilities. CNBC reports that Apple will invest $400 million through 2030 in new programs with Bosch, Cirrus Logic, TDK, and Qnity Electronics to manufacture essential materials and components in the United States. The companies will produce parts for Apple products that will be sold worldwide, marking a major expansion of the tech giant’s commitment to domestic manufacturing. CEO Tim Cook characterized the partnerships as evidence of the potential of…

TWICE reflect on a decade as a group: ‘There’s so much more we can do’ | AP interview Speaking backstage at the Kia Forum during a stop on their ‘THIS IS FOR’ World Tour, TWICE sit down with Associated Press entertainment journalist Liam McEwan to reflect on a decade together — and the journey still unfolding. Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu open up about their anniversary release, “TEN: The Story Goes On,” featuring solo tracks from every member for the first time. The group also speaks about their evolving definitions of success, how comebacks come…

Reflection, an AI startup supported by chip manufacturer Nvidia, is currently in discussions to raise $2.5 billion at a valuation of $25 billion, with plans to take on China’s open source approach to artificial intelligence popularized by DeepSeek. The Wall Street Journal reports that AI startup Reflection is positioning itself as a key player in the development of open-source artificial intelligence systems in the United States, working to create freely available AI models that can serve as alternatives to proprietary systems. This fundraising effort represents one of the largest valuations for a company in the emerging open-source AI sector. Reflection…

White House AI and crypto czar David Sacks was appointed as co-chair of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST), expanding his role within the Trump administration. President Donald Trump established PCAST through an executive order on Wednesday, aimed at bringing together leading figures in science and technology to advise the president and strengthen US leadership in those fields. The new role positions Sacks to oversee a broader range of technology issues and deepen the White House’s engagement with major tech companies. “We’ve accomplished a lot in the first year, but the President wants to keep the pedal to the…

White House AI and crypto czar David Sacks was appointed as co-chair of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST), expanding his role within the Trump administration. President Donald Trump established PCAST through an executive order on Wednesday, aimed at bringing together leading figures in science and technology to advise the president and strengthen US leadership in those fields. The new role positions Sacks to oversee a broader range of technology issues and deepen the White House’s engagement with major tech companies. “We’ve accomplished a lot in the first year, but the President wants to keep the pedal to the…

A market analyst has released a new XRP price analysis, using the Bitcoin (BTC) chart and price action as the basis for her outlook. The analyst’s near-term outlook for XRP is bearish, with ongoing market volatility and shifting sentiment posing challenges. While she highlights potential downside targets, the analyst also applies Elliott Wave theory to pinpoint resistance levels, indicating areas where XRP could decline to.    Market analyst Tara has shared her plan for XRP, drawing on patterns she observed on the Bitcoin chart. In her post on X, Tara outlined a clear roadmap for traders, warning that the current bounce…

Google is adding a pair of new features to Gemini aimed at making it easier to switch to the AI chatbot. Personal history and past context are big components to how a chatbot provides customized answers to each user. Gemini now supports importing history from other AI platforms. Both free and paid consumer accounts can use these options.With the first option, Gemini can create a prompt asking a competitor’s AI chatbot to summarize what it has learned about you. The result might include details such as your typical written communication style, your family members’ names or your key preferences. The…

Ethereum is holding above $2,000. The price chart looks uncertain. The exchange data tells a different story entirely. A CryptoQuant report has identified a withdrawal pattern that cuts against the bearish surface narrative: on March 22, a single OKX outflow of $1.67 billion in ETH left the exchange in one movement — the largest single withdrawal event recorded in the period under review. Binance followed with its own signals, registering two separate outflows each exceeding $300 million, on February 5 and February 7. Three large withdrawals. Two major exchanges. One direction. Related Reading When ETH moves off exchanges at this…

A collection of various cryptocurrency coins, including Bitcoin and other digital currencies. Photo: Traxer / Unsplash(The Center Square) – An advocacy group that wants to elect more pro-cryptocurrency candidates to Congress is weighing in on two U.S. House races in Pennsylvania.They are supporting one Republican incumbent while opposing another in the state’s GOP delegation.First reported by Semafor, Stand With Crypto, in their first round of endorsements for the 2026 midterm election, is backing U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan, R-8th District, in his bid for a second term, while opposing U.S. Rep. Scott Perry, R-10th District, in his quest for reelection.Stand With…

A collection of various cryptocurrency coins, including Bitcoin and other digital currencies. Photo: Traxer / Unsplash(The Center Square) – An advocacy group that wants to elect more pro-cryptocurrency candidates to Congress is weighing in on two U.S. House races in Pennsylvania.They are supporting one Republican incumbent while opposing another in the state’s GOP delegation.First reported by Semafor, Stand With Crypto, in their first round of endorsements for the 2026 midterm election, is backing U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan, R-8th District, in his bid for a second term, while opposing U.S. Rep. Scott Perry, R-10th District, in his quest for reelection.Stand With…