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Austin Tice’s family says long-missing journalist is alive as war resurges in SyriaSemiconductor manufacturer SkyWater Technology will receive up to $16 million in federal funding to upgrade its Bloomington facility, yet another Minnesota business tapped to help increase domestic production of the critical technology. Officials announced the funding as part of a preliminary agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce as part of the CHIPS and Science Act, passed in 2022 to strengthen the U.S.’s semiconductor industry and supply chains. Bloomington-based SkyWater will use a total of $127 million — including $19 million in matching funds from the state — through the next five years to improve its infrastructure and cybersecurity systems, among other upgrades, CEO Thomas Sonderman said during a news conference Friday at the company’s headquarters. The funding will enable SkyWater to increase its production capacity by 30% and create an estimated 70 jobs, he said. The company’s semiconductors are parts of cutting-edge technologies in computing, biomedical and thermal imaging. “With these awards, we’re enhancing our capabilities to invest in the future,” Sonderman said. “SkyWater is helping to strengthen U.S. supply chains, develop new technologies and create a resilient infrastructure that supports both national security and commercial progress. The CHIPS Act is the United States’ attempt to combat China’s efforts to dominate the global semiconductor market, a prospect that policymakers fear could jeopardize national security and the economy. The U.S. now accounts for 12% of global chip manufacturing, down from 37% in 1990. In addition to billions of dollars in direct aid to manufacturers, the legislation offers a 25% tax credit to companies that invest in chip plants in the U.S., which officials said SkyWater plans to claim. Earlier this year, SkyWater pulled the plug on plans to build a $1.8 billion semiconductor production and research facility in Indiana, a project that sought CHIPS support. The company cited concerns of potential financial and operational risks in an earnings report at the time. A month later in May, Bloomington-based Polar Semiconductor r eceived $120 million in CHIPS funding for an expansion. U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, who worked on the CHIPS Act as a senior Democrat on the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, said several other Minnesota companies have applied for funding. As U.S. President Joe Biden’s tenure at the White House winds down, she said she is unsure which firms — if any — could be next in line for direct aid. “This is a major win for Minnesota, once again,” she said. “But we also know that we can expand. And that we shouldn’t just be thinking tech in California and tech in New York. We should also be thinking Minnesota.” When Biden announced the bill, Klobuchar added, he held a chip from SkyWater. Sonderman said the funding will complement more than $320 million in ongoing facility and equipment upgrades planned to run through 2026. The company expanded its facility in 2020 with the help of a $170 million grant from the Department of Defense to boost production of chips for the military. Control Data, one of the nation’s leading makers of mid-range and mainframe computers and Minnesota’s dominant technology firm for decades, originally built SkyWater’s plant in the 1980s. It later sold the plant to Cypress Semiconductor, which sold it to the private investors who formed SkyWater in 2017. Since then, SkyWater has grown from 280 to more than 700 employees and listed as a publicly traded firm in 2021. The Commerce Department announced two other awards Friday, both to companies in Texas. Coherent will receive up to $33 million to modernize its facility in Sherman, and X-Fab will receive up to $50 million to improve and expand its silicon carbide plant in Lubbock. “The Biden-Harris Administration’s bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act is making targeted investments to meet market demands for technology critical to our national and economic security,” U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo said in a statement. “Today’s proposed investments across Texas and Minnesota would help bolster domestic chip production and help secure our supply chain for decades to come.”Texas House committee demands that attorney general allow Roberson to testify
Jury awards $310 million to parents of teen killed in fall from Orlando amusement park ride ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The parents of a 14-year-old Missouri boy who fell to his death from a Florida amusement park ride has won a $310 million verdict against the attraction's Austrian builder. The Orlando jury on Thursday ordered Funtime to pay Tyre Sampson's parents $155 million each. The trial lasted only a day as Funtime never appeared in court to defend itself. Icon Park had already settled with Sampson’s family for an undisclosed amount. Sampson stood 6 foot, 2 inches tall and weighed 380 pounds. He fell from the Orlando Free Fall ride at Icon Park because the harness did not fit him and he wasn't warned. Princess of Wales takes another step in return to public life after chemotherapy with carol service LONDON (AP) — The Princess of Wales is taking another step in her return to public life following cancer treatment as she hosts her annual Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey. This year’s concert is designed to celebrate the support people give to one another, especially as they struggle through difficult times, a theme that may have particular resonance for the princess after abdominal surgery and chemotherapy forced her to step back from public duties for much of 2024. The princess, often referred to simply as Kate, alluded to this in a letter thanking the 1,600 people invited to attend the event because of their efforts to help others in their communities. Hall of Famer Randy Moss is stepping away from ESPN for an extended time to deal with health issue Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss is stepping away from his ESPN analyst role for an extended time to focus on a personal health challenge, the network said in a statement. Moss revealed last week that he’s dealing with a health issue and asked fans to pray for him and his family. The 47-year-old ESPN football analyst made his announcement on Instagram from the set of the network’s “Sunday NFL Countdown” show. He directed his message to men and urged them to get checkups and bloodwork done, without specifying any particular illness. More than a million oven gloves are being recalled after consumers report 92 minor burns NEW YORK (AP) — More than one million pairs of oven gloves are being recalled due to a burn hazard, after dozens of injury reports. Video and e-commerce retailer QVC is recalling about 1.1 million of its “Temp-tations Oven Gloves” because they fail to provide sufficient heat protection. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, QVC has received 162 reports of insufficient heat protection, including 92 minor burns. Consumers in possession of the now-recalled gloves are urged to stop using them immediately — and contact QVC for a refund. Lionel Messi wins MLS MVP award, the latest trophy on a long list of honors for the Inter Miami star FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi is the MVP of Major League Soccer for 2024. The award comes after a season where he missed 15 of Inter Miami’s 34 regular-season matches with injuries or commitments to Argentina’s national team. He still factored into a league-high 36 goals by scoring 20 and assisting on 16 others. His 2.1 goal contributions per 90 minutes played is the best by any player in any season in MLS history. MLS revealed the voting results Friday. Messi edged out Columbus Crew forward Cucho Hernández for the award, which is determined by a poll of players, club technical staff and select media members. Alternative healer gets 10 years in UK prison for death of woman at slap therapy workshop LONDON (AP) — An alternative healer who advocated “slapping therapy” to treat a range of maladies has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for the death of a 71-year-old diabetic woman who stopped taking insulin during his workshop. Hongchi Xiao, 61, was sentenced Friday after being convicted of manslaughter by gross negligence for failing to get medical help for Danielle Carr-Gomm in 2016. Prosecutors say she was howling in pain and frothing at the mouth during the fourth day of a workshop. The California healer promoted paida lajin therapy that advocates slapping to release “poisonous waste” from the body. He was previously convicted of manslaughter in the death of a six-year-old boy in Australia. Stellantis recalling more than 300,000 Ram trucks for braking system defect Stellantis is recalling more than 300,000 Ram Heavy Duty pickup trucks because a faulty part could cause certain braking and tracking systems to fail. The Netherlands-based automaker said the hydraulic control unit on the trucks is prone to failure, which can cause the anti-lock brake, electronic stability control and traction control systems to not work properly. Stellantis said regular braking systems are not affected by the defective part and that it’s unaware of any related injuries. The trucks in question are all model years 2017-18 and include the Ram 2500, 3500, 4500 and 5500. The company is unaware of any injuries related to the defect. El Salvador's president is triumphant after his bet on bitcoin comes true SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele is triumphant about his big bet on bitcoin as the cryptocurrency reached historic highs, surpassing $100,000 for the first time. Bitcoin has been legal tender in the country since 2021 but it never quite matched the president’s enthusiasm. The value of the government’s reported investment now stands at more than $600 million. Bitcoin has rallied mightily since Donald Trump’s election victory last month, exceeding the $100,000 mark on Wednesday night, just hours after the president-elect said he intends to nominate cryptocurrency advocate Paul Atkins to be the next chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission. NBA returning to China for pair of Suns-Nets preseason games in 2025 The NBA is returning to China next season. The league has struck a deal to play preseason games there more than five years after the league was effectively banned for Commissioner Adam Silver not punishing Daryl Morey for tweeting support of anti-government protesters in Hong Kong. Brooklyn and Phoenix will play games in China’s gambling hub of Macao on Oct. 10, 2025, and again two days later. There are more games planned for China in 2026, a source told The Associated Press. F1 champion Max Verstappen to become first-time father with girlfriend Kelly Piquet ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen is set to become a father for the first time with his girlfriend Kelly Piquet. There’s racing heritage on both sides of the family. Verstappen secured his fourth F1 title last month and Kelly’s father Nelson Piquet was a three-time champion in the 1980s. Verstappen says on Instagram that "we couldn’t be happier with our little miracle.” Verstappen is aiming to win his 10th F1 race of the year at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday. Practice gets underway later.
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