By Toby Sterling AMSTERDAM, Sept 14 (Reuters) – As Dutch computer chip equipment maker ASML broke ground on a new plant in Eindhoven last week, CFO Roger Dassen said the AI boom had transformed the mood among customers. Its existing $200 million EUV machines, essential for making advanced AI chips,
Sept 14 (Reuters) – Viasat and UAE-based Space42 said on Monday they signed an agreement to establish Equatys, a platform that aims to connect smartphones and other devices directly to satellites, and committed up to $1 billion in equity. Under the agreement, Space42 and Viasat will each make an ini
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Several months before coaching his first game for the New York Giants, John Harbaugh told fans he wanted to build a team that could beat the Dallas Cowboys. It took one game to accomplish that feat. Jaxson Dart connected with Isaiah Likely for two touchdowns and Devin Si
The return of “Dancing with the Stars” and a new album from Luke Bryan are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time this week, as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists: A new album from Ca
By Gregor Stuart Hunter SINGAPORE, Sept 14 (Reuters) – AI-connected stocks fell sharply in early Asian trading on Monday after the CEOs of the companies developing the most advanced AI models warned the pace of development must slow to prevent threats to humanity. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called o
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Monday it conducted a joint live-fire drill involving missiles, artillery and drones that it claimed demonstrated “huge destructive power.” The test included firing different types of weapons simultaneously, likely aiming at developing the ability to overwh
SEOUL, Sept 14 (Reuters) – Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have rejected a proposal by Korea Electric Power Corp to make a 25 trillion won ($18.7 billion) upfront payment to support power supplies for planned semiconductor mega clusters, according to a document submitted to a lawmaker. Here are som
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A predominantly Muslim region in the southern Philippines held its first parliamentary elections on Monday, seen as a crucial step in the long quest for self-rule after decades of insurgency and violence. The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao was set up under
Scottish, Welsh, Northern Irish Leaders To Sign Joint Declaration on Independence By The Media Line Staff Nationalist leaders from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will meet in Cardiff on Monday to demand that the British government allow constitutional change and respect calls for independence
Yemen Forces Prepare To Defend Marib as Houthis Expand Red Sea Control By The Media Line Staff Yemeni government troops are preparing to block any Houthi attempt to seize Marib as the Iran-backed group expands its foothold elsewhere in the country, including along the Red Sea coast and around the Ba
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions felt fortunate to escape with a 31-30 victory in overtime over New Orleans on Sunday for at least a few reasons. The Lions had to defend a 2-point conversion to hold on for the victory. They blew a three-touchdown lead in the third quarter. And, a review went their w
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Ben Johnson said he slept well Saturday night at the Bears’ team hotel, sensing that quarterback Caleb Williams was more than ready for the season opener. Chicago’s coach had good instincts. Williams, the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL draft, looked like a league MVP candidate on
HOUSTON (AP) — Josh Allen didn’t wait for the question he knew was coming on Sunday after finally leading the Buffalo Bills to a road win over the Houston Texans in a season-opening thriller. “We do like Reliant Stadium,” he said with a big smile. “Woo.” Allen threw a 34-yard touchdown pass to Joshu
CINCINNATI (AP) — Coach Zac Taylor and the Cincinnati Bengals talked all offseason about how their defensive acquisitions would have a huge impact. They didn’t waste any time. Cincinnati’s new-look defense forced four turnovers — including its first fumble recovery for a TD since 2022 — in a 33-27 v
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The New York Jets made some big moves and changes during the offseason trying to shake up a franchise mired in a decade of losing. For one game, they got exactly what they wanted. Breece Hall ran for 102 yards and a touchdown, Geno Smith threw for 215 yards in his Jets’ retur
PITTSBURGH (AP) — T.J. Watt began his 10th season by trying to move past the noise that followed his ninth. The noise that said the Pittsburgh Steelers star outside linebacker had lost a step, maybe two, after quiet and injury-marred 2025. The noise that wondered if his time as a singular gamewrecke
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Derrick Henry still looks ageless, and Lamar Jackson put on an MVP-like show again. Together, the Baltimore Ravens’ offensive stars delivered a knockout punch. The 32-year-old Henry rushed for 144 yards and three touchdowns as he moved into third place on the NFL’s career list, a
NEW YORK, Sept 13 (Reuters) – Factbox on Alexander Zverev, who beat American eighth seed Ben Shelton 6-3 7-6(2) 5-7 6-2 in the U.S. Open final on Sunday to win his second Grand Slam title: Age: 29 Nation: Germany ATP Ranking: 2 Seeding: 1 Grand Slam titles: 2 (French Open 2026, U.S. Open 2026) EARLY
By Field Level Media Sep 13 (Field Level Media) – Georgia Tech defensive back Jaylen Mbakwe was released from a local hospital on Sunday after leaving the previous night’s game against Tennessee on a stretcher. A transfer from Alabama, Mbakwe was credited with one tackle against the Volunteers befor
DOONBEG, Ireland (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday at the close of a golf tournament in Ireland that he plans to remove a 10% tariff on Irish whiskey. Trump said during the trophy ceremony for the Irish Open that he had been asked about the issue by everyone, including Irish Pri
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Russian drone struck a train near the Ukraine- Poland border on Sunday shortly after senior visiting officials — including the former prime ministers of the U.K. and Sweden — passed through, Ukraine’s state rail operator said. According to Ukrzaliznytsia, a diplomatic train ca
DOONBEG, Ireland (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump doubled down Sunday on his support for a united Ireland, saying it makes sense to merge the Republic of Ireland with the United Kingdom’s Northern Ireland. “It just seems to me that you have Northern Ireland and you have Ireland, and it would seem
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Joey Porter Jr. isn’t getting a new contract before the start of the season. The Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback also isn’t getting onto the field for the opener against Atlanta. The Steelers made Porter inactive 90 minutes before kickoff, which also happened to be the club’s self-i
DETROIT (AP) — Justin Verlander is making progress toward potentially pitching one more time in the last year of his playing career. Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said the three-time Cy Young Award winner threw as hard as he has in more than a month off the mound on Saturday. “That was a good si
DUBLIN (AP) — It’s no secret that President Donald Trump loves the game of golf. He likes to watch, play and even design courses. He also isn’t shy about his friendships with the pros. Trump is spending the weekend at his golf resort in the village of Doonbeg, Ireland, where he is watching the Irish
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV, history’s first American pope, called for a renewed commitment to peace on Sunday as he marked the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks on his home country. The Chicago-born pope made his first public comments to commemorate the anniversary, speaking in English
CAIRO (AP) — Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen overnight claimed new attacks on neighboring Saudi Arabia, as the Saudi-backed Yemeni government described the rebels’ swift advance along the Red Sea coast as a “painful” development in a new front in the Iran war. The Houthis’ capture of a key port city an
By Kane Wu HONG KONG, Sept 13 (Reuters) – Beijing-based artificial intelligence company Z.AI Co Ltd raised a total of $5 billion from a Hong Kong share placement of about $2 billion and a concurrent convertible bond sale of about $3 billion, the company said in a Hong Kong stock exchange filing on S
KYIV, Sept 13 (Reuters) – At least five people were wounded in a Russian attack on the Ukrainian city of Odesa on Sunday morning, officials said, a day after strikes on the city killed two people. “Residential areas were damaged in several districts of the city. Authorities are assessing the full ex
Sept 13 (Reuters) – Former U.S. President Barack Obama has warned that artificial intelligence could be “dangerous” if not properly managed, and urged Democrats to frame policy and governance agendas to tackle the issue, the New York Times said on Sunday. The remarks at a recent private fundraising
