Taiwanese chip giant's investments in U.S. stir 'silicon shield' security worries

KSEAB has announced the Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam results for 2025, revealing a pass rate of only 22% among 82,683 candidates, though over 11,900 students improved their scores compared to 7,420 last year. Results will be available online from 1 PM on July 1, with an overall consolidated pass rate of 79.81%, as 5,66,636 out of 7,09,968 students passed, including repeaters and private candidates. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Karnataka's 2nd PUC Exam...

Britain's energy regulator, Ofgem, has provisionally approved £24bn for investment in gas and electricity networks, potentially increasing household energy bills by £104 annually. This funding aims to enhance energy security and support the UK's transition to clean energy, despite concerns over the impact on already elevated energy costs. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Britain is planning to spend a lot of money to make its electricity and gas systems better, which might make...

A North Carolina detention officer, Francisco Flattes, was fatally shot by federal inmate Kelvin Simmons, who seized the officer's weapon during a scuffle at a medical facility where he was being treated. Simmons, who was apprehended after fleeing in a stolen vehicle, now faces a first-degree murder charge, along with other potential charges following his previous escape attempt and bank robbery convictions. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A North Carolina detention officer was...

UK temperatures are expected to soar to 36°C today amid a record-breaking heatwave, prompting amber health alerts across several regions, including London and the Midlands. While other parts of Europe face even hotter conditions, the UK's heatwave is reminiscent of the historic 1976 event, with temperatures already nearing previous records. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The UK is experiencing a record-breaking heatwave, with temperatures expected to reach up to 36°C today, prompting health...

Donald Trump has signed an executive order to lift US sanctions against Syria to support its "path to stability and peace," while still maintaining sanctions on Bashar al-Assad and his associates. The move aims to aid economic recovery and monitor the new government's actions, including its handling of terrorist groups and ties with Israel, amid ongoing violence and fears among minority communities. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Donald Trump has decided to stop...

State and federal prosecutors have charged over 320 individuals in a historic crackdown on health care fraud, uncovering nearly $15 million in false claims and seizing more than $245 million in assets. This operation, which includes a complex $10 billion urinary catheter scheme involving transnational criminal networks, marks a significant escalation in efforts to combat health care fraud in the U.S. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: State and federal prosecutors have caught over...