May 19 Britain unveils $1.2 billion strategy to boost computer chip industry By Associated Press Under the U.K. plan, the country's semiconductor industry will get up to $1.2 billion in government investment over the next decade. The amount is dwarfed by the U.S. Chips Act and the E.U.'s chip program, which are offering tens of… Continue reading
May 19 Court says FBI broke rules when scouring foreign intelligence for information on Jan. 6, racial protests By Eric Tucker, Associated Press FBI officials repeatedly violated their own standards when they searched a vast repository of foreign intelligence for information related to the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, and racial justice protests in 2020. Continue reading
May 19 Diplomatic world tour by Ukraine's Zelenskyy highlights Putin's stark isolation By Dasha Litvinova, Associated Press While the world awaits Ukraine's spring offensive, its leader Zelenskyy has already launched a diplomatic one. In a span of a week, he has dashed to Italy, the Vatican, Germany, France and Britain to shore up support for the defense… Continue reading
May 19 Why Ukraine's counteroffensive against Russia still hasn't begun By Tara Copp, Associated Press For months, Western allies have shipped billions of dollars worth of weapons systems and ammunition to Ukraine with an urgency to get the supplies to Kyiv in time for an anticipated spring counteroffensive. Continue reading
May 19 Mexico's Popocatepetl volcano threatens 22 million people as it rumbles awake By María Verza, Associated Press Mexico's Popocatepetl volcano rumbled to life again this week, spewing out towering clouds of ash that forced 11 villages to cancel school sessions. Continue reading
May 19 In El Salvador, transgender community struggles for rights and survival By María Teresa Hernández, Associated Press SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — Transgender people in El Salvador face violence and discrimination in their deeply religious country. They are unable to obtain IDs that are consistent with their gender identity, making daily life a struggle. Continue reading
May 19 Serbian protesters to hold third rally, demand senior officials resign after two mass shootings By Jovana Gec, Associated Press BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Thousands of people are expected to rally in Serbia later on Friday for a third time in a month in protests following two mass shootings, even as government officials in the Balkan country rejected opposition criticism… Continue reading
May 19 Ukraine's Zelenskyy to attend G7 summit as world leaders tighten sanctions against Russia By Zeke Miller, Foster Klug, Elaine Kurtenbach, Associated Press Leaders of the world's most powerful democracies are pledging to tighten punishments on Russia for invading Ukraine. Continue reading
May 19 New poll shows majority of adults in U.S. say they are concerned about debt limit, don't understand latest negotiations By Darlene Superville, Fatima Hussein, Associated Press A new poll finds that most U.S. adults say they are highly concerned about how the nation's economy would be affected if the debt limit isn't increased and the government can't pay its debts. Continue reading
May 18 Queen Elizabeth II's funeral cost the UK $200 million By Associated Press The occasion, attended by world leaders and dignitaries, followed 10 days of national mourning after the queen died on Sept. 8 after 70 years on the throne. Continue reading