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Biden Is Giving $6 Billion to Micron Technology for Semiconductor Production

Biden Is Giving $6 Billion , to Micron Technology , for Semiconductor Production. On April 25, President Biden will travel to Syracuse, NY, to announce over $6 billion in federal grants that his administration is awarding to Micron Technology, NPR reports. . Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, who was heavily involved in enacting the CHIPS and Science Act, issued a statement about the investment. . This is the federal government taking back the reins, putting money where its mouth is when we say we want the future of tech to be stamped: 'Made in America.', Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, via statement. Micron will invest $100 billion of the funds to construct a manufacturing facility in Syracuse. Schumer referred to the plan as "quite a great return" on the government's investment. A factory will also be built in Boise, Idaho, NPR reports. . That facility is expected to be ready for production by 2026, while two New York factories will likely be ready by 2028 and 2029. The White House estimates that the projects could create 20,000 jobs in construction and manufacturing. in addition to "tens of thousands of indirect jobs in the regions," NPR reports. . The CHIPS and Science Act has also provided funding for Intel, TSMC and Samsung

FTC to Decide Whether Noncompete Agreements Should Be Banned

FTC to Decide , Whether Noncompete Agreements , Should Be Banned. After receiving over 26,000 public comments about the issue, the Federal Trade Commission is set to deliver its verdict on April 30, NPR reports. . The commission said that if approved, the final rule "would generally prevent most employers from using noncompete clauses.". The commission said that if approved, the final rule "would generally prevent most employers from using noncompete clauses.". Approximately one in five Americans, spanning minimum wage workers to CEOs, are subject to noncompete agreements, the FTC estimates. . The Biden administration says that these types of agreements hurt workers by decreasing wages. The White House also argues that these agreements harm the U.S. economy because entrepreneurship isn't allowed to freely flourish. . FTC Chair Lina M. Khan issued a statement when the proposed ban was initially introduced. The freedom to change jobs is core to economic liberty and to a competitive, thriving economy, FTC Chair Lina M. Khan, via statement. Noncompetes block workers from freely switching jobs, depriving them of higher wages and better working conditions, and depriving businesses of a talent pool that they need to build and expand, FTC Chair Lina M. Khan, via statement. Businesses argue that noncompete agreements are essential for safeguarding investments and proprietary information. Those businesses also question whether the agency has the power "to regulate such agreements," NPR reports. . If the FTC votes to issue a final rule, enforcement wouldn't occur for 180 days, and legal challenges would likely ensue.

US Intelligence Confirms IS Involvement With Deadly Moscow Concert Attack

US Intelligence Confirms , IS Involvement With Deadly , Moscow Concert Attack. On March 22, an attack on Russia's Crocus City Hall concert venue killed at least 137 people. . Associated Press reports that an affiliate of the Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attack, which was the deadliest to occur on Russian soil in years. Four suspects were arrested on March 23, with seven other detained on suspicion of having some involvement with the attack. . Four suspects were arrested on March 23, with seven other detained on suspicion of having some involvement with the attack. . In an address to the nation, Russian President Vladimir Putin looked to tie the attack to Ukraine, claiming that assailants were captured while fleeing to Kyiv. . In an address to the nation, Russian President Vladimir Putin looked to tie the attack to Ukraine, claiming that assailants were captured while fleeing to Kyiv. . On March 24, events at cultural institutions across Russia were canceled and flags were lowered to half-staff. . On March 24, events at cultural institutions across Russia were canceled and flags were lowered to half-staff. . State news agencyy RIA Novosti announced that television and advertising had also been suspended. Rescue workers continue to search for the site of the attack, while the death toll rises as more bodies are found in the damaged building. . Moscow's Department of Health said on March 24 that the process of identifying the bodies of victims by DNA testing would take at least two weeks. AP reports that United States intelligence officials confirmed the Islamic State (IS) affiliate's responsibility for the attack, while refuting Putin's claim that it was tied to Ukraine. AP reports that United States intelligence officials confirmed the Islamic State (IS) affiliate's responsibility for the attack, while refuting Putin's claim that it was tied to Ukraine. ISIS bears sole responsibility for this attack. There was no Ukrainian involvement whatsoever, Adrienne Watson, National Security Council spokeswoman, via Associated Press. ISIS bears sole responsibility for this attack. There was no Ukrainian involvement whatsoever, Adrienne Watson, National Security Council spokeswoman, via Associated Press