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7 Best Semiconductor Stocks to Buy in 2023 06/20/2023 08:00pm • The first half of 2023 has been highly profitable for semiconductor investors, with the benchmark iShares Semiconductor ETF (ticker: SOXX) up 45.2% through June 20. Meanwhile, the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) is up about 51% over the same period. Multiple growth drivers include artificial intellig Mystery solved? Wembanyama listed at 7-foot-4, but check back later in September 06/20/2023 05:32pm • NEW YORK (AP) — The tall task of determining Victor Wembanyama's height isn't finished yet. The expected No. 1 pick in the NBA draft might be 7-foot-4. Maybe not, though. While the league is listing him at that height in the draft guide on its media website, it's not official. Check back in Septem Thai activists sue government agencies for allegedly using Pegasus spyware against them 06/20/2023 10:22am • BANGKOK (AP) — Two prominent Thai activists filed a lawsuit on Tuesday accusing the government of using the internationally notorious Pegasus spyware to infiltrate their mobile devices during a period of political unrest almost three years ago. Law reform advocate Yingcheep Atchanont and human rig Norwegian citizen arrested in Hungary for alleged extremist plot 06/20/2023 06:38am • BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Police have arrested a Norwegian citizen in Hungary on suspicion that he was planning an extremist attack modeled after a 2011 massacre in Norway that killed 77 people, authorities said Tuesday. The National Investigation Office of the Hungarian police said the 45-year-old Europe, US urged to investigate the type of AI that powers systems like ChatGPT 06/20/2023 06:35am • LONDON (AP) — European Union consumer protection groups urged regulators on Tuesday to investigate the type of artificial intelligence underpinning systems like ChatGPT, citing risks that leave people vulnerable and the delay before the bloc’s groundbreaking AI regulations take effect. In a coor Global survey finds consumers embracing artificial intelligence 06/19/2023 10:08pm • A recent survey found that many CEOs say that artificial intelligence could destroy humanity, but AI apps that use algorithms to generate content including text, pictures and video are rapidly winning consumers' hearts. A survey of 10,000 consumers in 13 countries has found that generative AI app This is How Much It Costs to See Taylor Swift on The Eras Tour 06/19/2023 08:00pm • Gabrielle Lask isn't normally a big spender, but when she had an opportunity to purchase two tickets to Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour for $4,000, the Swiftie just couldn't "shake off" the chance to see the singer with her mom. "It's so much money," Lask says. "I honestly don't think I've ever spent t New Jersey casinos, tracks and partners won $471M in May, up 9.4%, but in-person winnings still lag 06/19/2023 03:37pm • ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey’s casinos, horse tracks that take sports bets and the online partners of both types of gambling won nearly $471 million in May, up 9.4% from a year earlier according to figures released Monday by state gambling regulators. But the amount of money won from in Breaking down the Blueprint: Major changes ahead as Maryland plans dramatic expansion of early childhood education 06/19/2023 01:26pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Rene Averitt-Sanzone, executive director with The Parents’ Place of Maryland, is one of many early childhood advocates who support Marylan Amazon, Marriott and other companies vow to hire thousands of refugees in Europe 06/19/2023 12:31pm • LONDON (AP) — Multinational companies including Amazon, Marriott and Hilton pledged Monday to hire more than 13,000 refugees, including Ukrainian women who have fled the war with Russia, over the next three years in Europe. Just ahead of World Refugee Day on Tuesday, more than 40 corporations say Protests, poisoning and prison: The life of Kremlin opposition leader Alexei Navalny 06/19/2023 08:30am • LONDON (AP) — In a span of a decade, Alexei Navalny has gone from the Kremlin’s biggest foe to Russia’s most prominent political prisoner. Already serving two convictions that have landed him in prison for at least nine years, he faces a new trial that could keep him behind for two more decade Men charged with vandalizing homes of New Hampshire journalists 06/16/2023 07:45pm • CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Three men face federal charges alleging they vandalized multiple homes associated with New Hampshire journalists in retaliation for a report detailing sexual misconduct allegations against a prominent businessman. Tucker Cockerline, 32, of Salem; Michael Waselchuck, 35, of Sea NATO moves to protect undersea pipelines, cables as concern mounts over Russian sabotage threat 06/16/2023 05:43pm • BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO launched a new center Friday for protecting undersea pipelines and cables following the still-unsolved apparent attack on the Nord Stream pipelines and amid concern Russia is mapping vital Western infrastructure for energy and the internet in waters around Europe. “The threa Greater Mid-Atlantic News Digest 1 p.m. 06/16/2023 01:20pm • Here’s a look at how AP’s general news coverage is shaping up for select stories. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s complete coverage of North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland and Delaware, and the rest of the world, visit Coverage Plan at newsroom.ap.org Questions about cov Palestinian leader Abbas ends China trip after backing Beijing's crackdown on Muslim minorities 06/16/2023 06:16am • BEIJING (AP) — Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas wrapped up a trip to China Friday after seeking economic aid and voicing support for Beijing’s repressive policies toward Muslim minorities in the northwestern region of Xinjiang. During his four-day visit, Abbas met with Chinese President and hea