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The logo of NXP Semiconductor’s computer chip manufacturing plant in Nijmegen, Netherlands, March 14, 2024. Piroshka van de Waurreuter | Piroshka van de WaurreutherNXP Semiconductors Shares rose 26% on Wednesday, marking the company’s best day since it went public in 2010.The chipmaker’s first-quarter results on Tuesday blew away Wall Street expectations. The Dutch company reported adjusted earnings per share of $3.05, beating LSEG estimates of $2.95. The company’s sales rose 12% year over year to $3.18 billion, also exceeding LSEG’s forecast of $3.16 billion.CEO Rafael Sotomayor attributed the growth to “industrial and automotive processing that supports software-defined vehicles and physical…

File photo: On Thursday, June 8, 2017, former FBI Director James Comey testifies before the Senate Intelligence Committee in the Hart Senate Building on Capitol Hill.Cherise May | Null Photo | Getty ImagesFormer FBI Director James Comey appeared in federal court in Alexandria, Virginia, on Wednesday, a day after he was charged with threatening to kill President Donald Trump by posting a photo on Instagram of shells arranged to form the message “86 47” on a North Carolina beach last May.Comey’s first court hearing lasted only about seven minutes. He has not entered a plea in the case, which will…

A Senate committee approves President Trump’s nominee Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell as Fed chairman on a party-line vote. His nomination will be submitted to the full Senate for approval.Published April 29, 2026April 29, 2026Kevin Warsh has cleared a major hurdle to become the next chairman of the US Federal Reserve.Mr. Warsh, handpicked by US President Donald Trump, was approved by the Senate Banking Committee to replace current Chairman Jerome Powell, whose term ends on May 15th.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of listThe committee voted along party lines, with 13 Republican committee members voting in favor of the…

CNN — They may be your friends, colleagues, family members, or someone you read about. They are CNN heroes, each showing how one person can truly make a difference. This year, CNN is once again encouraging you to nominate everyday people who are changing the world at CNN.com/Heroes. By taking a few minutes to share their story with us, you could help raise their profile worldwide. It’s easy to nominate someone whose work you admire. However, a thoughtful and well-written recommendation is essential to help your company stand out from the thousands of nominations we receive. Here are some suggestions…

Hearts’ Derek McInnes, Falkirk’s John McGlynn and League One side Stenhousemuir’s Gary Naismith have been nominated for the SPFL Manager of the Year award.McInnes was named as the man who worked with the Scottish Managers and Coaches Association to lead Hearts to the brink of their first Premiership title since 1966. The Jambos have led the table virtually all season and are three points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership. Use Chrome Browser for a more accessible video player Hearts manager Derek McInnes has spoken of Derby Day’s “unusual” win over Hibernian and urged his players to remain…

Google Photos announced new AI-powered features on Wednesday. This turns your clothing photos into a digital closet where you can create new outfit ideas and virtually try on pieces. Yes, this idea is clearly inspired by Cher’s iconic virtual wardrobe from the movie Clueless. There, Cher could scroll through different ensembles when deciding what to wear. Google says the new feature leverages AI technology to automatically create a copy of your wardrobe based on the clothing in your Google Photos library. From the app, you can filter items by categories such as tops, bottoms, and jewelry, and mix and match…

Atilla 2 oil tanker boat sails through the waters of Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran, April 28, 2026. Asghar Besharati | Getty ImagesOil prices rose more than 6% on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said the United States would maintain a naval blockade against Iran until a nuclear deal is agreed. international benchmark brent Crude oil futures were up more than 6% at $118.33 a barrel by 12:10 p.m. ET. west texas intermediate Futures also rose more than 6% to $106.37 per barrel. “Blockades are somewhat more effective than bombing,” President Trump told Axios on Wednesday. “They’re…

Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted on federal charges after he posted an image of seashells arranged to spell out the number 8647 on Instagram. The case has raised concerns that the U.S. justice system could be used for political retaliation.In the indictment announced Tuesday, prosecutors accuse Comey of threatening U.S. President Donald Trump and communicating threats in interstate commerce.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of listThe incident comes amid heightened political tension in Washington after an armed suspect approached a hotel ballroom Saturday night where President Trump was attending the White House Correspondents’ Association gala dinner.Mr. Trump…

Ipswich, Millwall and Middlesbrough still have a chance of making the Premier League, while Wrexham, Hull and Derby have hopes of making the Championship play-offs.In League One, play-off and relegation positions are determined. And in League Two, the title, promotion, play-off and relegation spots are yet to be decided. All games will be broadcast live on Sky on Saturday, making it a fantastic final day of the 2025/26 season… Live on Saturday Sky Ipswich vs QPR, Millwall vs Oxford will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football at 12.30pm, with all other Championship games shown…

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman speaks at the 2026 Infrastructure Summit of government officials, business executives, and labor leaders in Washington, DC, USA on March 11, 2026.Kylie Cooper | ReutersUsing four technologies hyperscalers — Amazon, alphabet, meta and microsoft — Scheduled to report quarterly results after the market close, the company hovering over those results is OpenAI, a company that doesn’t even release its financials to the public.The creator of ChatGPT is now valued at more than $850 billion by private investors and has become a major market mover over the past year as its revenues and high spending are increasingly…