America on verge of losing measles elimination status, outbreak surges in SCarolina.(First column, 3rd story, link) Related stories: New York reports record-breaking number of flu hospitalizations in single week. New variant ‘subclade K’. Drudge Report Feed needs your support! Become a Patron.
The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson, Kevin Modesti and Mark Ratzky. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Saturday, January 3, 2026.
Time to mourn, time to embrace, time to heal on LA wildfires’ anniversary: A list of public events
The No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers annihilated the No. 9 Alabama Crimson Tide 38-3 in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals on New Year’s Day at the Rose Bowl. While the game was scoreless through the first quarter, it was complete domination from Indiana the rest of the way on Thursday. The Hoosiers outscored the Crimson Tide Read more. The post Kirk Herbstreit calls out ’embarrassing’ effort by Alabama vs Indiana appeared first on Awful Announcing.
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Berry Wallace scored 22 points including two free throws with 15.6 seconds left to lead Illinois to a 73-70 victory over No. 7 Maryland on Thursday. Maryland’s Saylor Poffenbarger missed a 3-point attempt at the buzzer. The previously undefeated Terrapins (14-1, 2-1 Big Ten) had won 42 straight games and were…
Did We Really Say Goodbye to This ‘Stranger Things’ Character For Good?
Staten Island bowling: Farrell alums claim New Year’s Eve Battle of the Schools
Murray is the last healthy remaining starter for the Nuggets, who are expecting the most recent injury, a Jokić hyperextended knee, to keep him out for the next month or so.
By E. Catherine Curtis Catoctin Banner staff writer Richard D. L. Fulton, the author of “Maryland: The Age of Rock ‘n Roll,” also dabbled in Maryland’s rock ‘n roll era when, at age 15, he had formed a group entitled The Nautiloids, with himself as lead guitarist, and composed Nautiloid Reef and Nautiloid Surf. The […]
The post China Reportedly Mandates 50% Domestic Equipment for Chip Factory Approvals appeared com. China requires chipmakers to use at least 50% domestically produced equipment for new factory approvals. Approvals halt below the threshold, aiming for eventual 100% localization to bolster self-reliance. 50% domestic equipment threshold for state approval on chip plant expansions. Procurement tenders must specify equipment origins, with rejections for non-compliance. Public data shows 421 domestic lithography orders worth 850 million yuan this year. China mandates 50% domestic equipment for chip factory approvals amid US curbs. Local firms like Naura surge as Beijing pushes self-sufficiency. Explore policy impacts now. (148 characters) What is China’s 50% domestic equipment requirement for chip factories? China’s 50% domestic equipment requirement compels semiconductor manufacturers seeking new factory capacity to prove at least half their tools are made locally before gaining state approval. According to a Reuters report, three sources familiar with the process confirmed authorities enforce this through procurement reviews linked to plant construction. While not codified in public policy, it acts as a binding gatekeeper, with tenders requiring explicit equipment origin disclosures. Flexibility exists for advanced lines where local options lag, but the long-term goal targets higher ratios up to full localization. How is China tightening chipmaker approvals to promote domestic supply chains? The policy accelerated following 2023 U. S. export restrictions on advanced AI chips and semiconductor tools. These blocked key shipments from the U. S., Japan, South Korea, and Europe, prompting manufacturers to pivot to local suppliers. Applications failing the 50% test face outright rejection, even when foreign gear remains accessible. For cutting-edge production, regulators grant limited waivers but demand demonstrated localization roadmaps. State procurement reflects the shift: data indicates 421 orders for domestic lithography tools and parts this year, totaling around 850 million yuan.
