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☆ Wisconsin Republicans float the impeachment of a new liberal state Supreme Court justice because the court could toss GOP-friendly legislative maps
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-06 | by ( John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Wisconsin Republicans are floating the potential impeachment of state Supreme Court judge Janet Protasiewicz. Republicans are arguing that Protasiewicz must recuse herself from redistricting cases over her comments. Earlier this year, the possibility of Protasiewicz sitting on the court and turning a conservative-leaning court into one with a liberal majority animated Republicans. Republicans now enjoy a 64-35 majority in the state Assembly and a 22-11 supermajority in the state Senate, despite Wisconsin being a perennial battleground state. AdvertisementAdvertisementThe court has not said whether or not it would take up the redistricting cases.

Persons: Janet Protasiewicz, Protasiewicz, Scott Walker, Walker, Tony Evers, Daniel Kelly, Protasiewicz's, Robin Vos, Vos, I'm, Republican Sen, Ron Johnson Organizations: Wisconsin Republicans, Service, Wisconsin Supreme, Republicans, Democratic Gov, Democratic, GOP, Wisconsin, Democratic Party, Assembly, Republican, New York Times, Wisconsin Democratic Party, Associated Press Locations: Wisconsin, Wall, Silicon

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailHow Qualcomm is betting big on AI and auto to hold onto wireless dominanceQualcomm long reigned as the world's biggest fabless chip company, pioneering the cellular age and making the modems inside nearly every smartphone today. But ChatGPT sent Nvidia's revenue soaring past Qualcomm's in August, and Apple is working on its own modems for iPhones in 2024. Now, Qualcomm is diversifying into smart cars, chips for VR headsets and a push to power generative AI off the cloud. CNBC got a look at Qualcomm's chip lab in San Diego to learn more.

Persons: ChatGPT Organizations: Qualcomm, Apple, CNBC Locations: San Diego

MADISON, Wis. (AP) —A state judiciary disciplinary panel has rejected several complaints lodged against Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz that alleged she violated the judicial code of ethics for comments she made during the campaign. Protasiewicz on Tuesday released a letter from the Wisconsin Judicial Commission informing her that “several complaints” regarding comments she had made during the campaign had been dismissed without action. Protasiewicz’s win in April flipped majority control of Wisconsin’s Supreme Court from conservative to liberal for the first time in 15 years. That case is expected to eventually reach the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Its members include two lawyers and two judges appointed by the Supreme Court and five non-lawyers appointed by the governor to three-year terms.

Persons: Janet Protasiewicz, It's, Protasiewicz, ” Protasiewicz, Randall Cook, Jeremiah Van Hecke, Dan Kelly, Van Hecke, Robin Vos, impeaches, Tony Evers, Todd Richmond Organizations: Wisconsin Supreme, Commission, Associated Press, Protasiewicz’s, Republican, Democratic, The Wisconsin Republican Party, Protasiewicz, Judicial, Supreme, Wisconsin Democratic Party, Senate, Democratic Gov Locations: MADISON, Wis, Wisconsin, U.S

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailHere's how Kia went from being an underdog to one of the most popular car brands in the worldFor many of its early years in the U.S., Kia was a low-cost value brand, and its cars were often criticized for poor quality, reliability and design. But with a brush with bankruptcy and a 51% stake investment by Hyundai Motor Group, Kia grew fast, started winning awards and became one of the most desired car brands. Sales have increased threefold in the U.S. over the past 20 years. But growing too fast and catering to a higher-income customer comes with a fair share of challenges.

Persons: Kia Organizations: Hyundai Motor Group, Kia Locations: U.S

☆ The 1963 March on Washington Changed America. Its Roots Were in Harlem.
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-26 | by ( John Leland | More About John Leland | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Sixty years ago, in the summer of 1963, a four-story townhouse on West 130th Street in Harlem became the headquarters for what was then the largest civil rights event in American history, the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. For one summer the house, a former home for “delinquent colored girls,” was a hive of activity — so frenetic that the receptionist twice hung up on the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by mistake. Together with Mr. Randolph, they became known as the Big Six. As Courtland Cox, one of the march organizers, recalled, “People were sick and tired of being sick and tired, and they wanted to make a statement to the nation.”

Persons: ”, Martin Luther King Jr, King’s, Bayard Rustin, Philip Randolph, Rustin, Randolph, John F, Medgar Evers, Courtland Cox Organizations: Jobs, 130th, Southern Christian Leadership Conference, National Urban League, Racial, Student Nonviolent, Mr, National Guard, University of Alabama, “ Locations: Harlem, Washington, Birmingham, Mississippi

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailThese companies are leading the charge to manufacture materials in spaceSpace offers a unique environment for research and development because its higher levels of radiation, microgravity and near vacuumless state allow companies to come up with new manufacturing methods or materials that are not possible on Earth. CNBC spoke with two companies, California-based Varda Space Industries and UK-based Space Forge, to see how the startups hope to make manufacturing in space a profitable business.

Persons: Varda Organizations: Space, CNBC, Varda Space Industries Locations: vacuumless, California

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailHere's how the sriracha shortage could've preventedSriracha maker, Huy Fong Foods, has cited weather-related issues to be the cause of the shortage of its sauces. While drought has played a factor in many pepper growing regions in North and Central America in recent years, it may not be the full story. Huy Fong Foods' former pepper supplier of 28 years, Underwood Ranches, told CNBC that it could have kept up with the hot sauce company's demand if the two parties' business relationship had not come to an end in 2017.

Persons: Huy Fong, Underwood Organizations: Huy Fong Foods, Central America, CNBC Locations: North

☆ Minnesota lawmaker Dean Phillips says Biden should 'pass the torch' in 2024: Democrats 'would like to see an alternative'
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-13 | by ( Katie Balevic | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips is open about his desire for a Democratic candidate that isn't Joe Biden. Phillips said on "Meet the Press" that Americans want to "turn the page" from the last Biden-Trump face-off. A "moderate governor, hopefully from the heartland" would be a better, more unifying choice, Phillips said. "Tired of the meanness and the fear-mongering of Donald Trump, I would like to see Joe Biden, a wonderful and remarkable man, pass the torch, and cement this extraordinary legacy," Phillips said Sunday. "As a Democrat, I adore Joe Biden.

Persons: Dean Phillips, isn't Joe Biden, Phillips, Trump, Joe Biden, Chuck Todd, Donald Trump, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Marianne Williamson, Biden, Todd, Gretchen Whitmer, J.B . Pritzker, Josh Shapiro, Tim Walz, Tony Evers Organizations: Democratic, Biden, Service, Politico, Michigan, Illinois Gov, Minnesota Gov, Wisconsin Gov Locations: Minnesota, Wall, Silicon, Illinois, Pennsylvania

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailHow AWS is designing its own chips to help catch Microsoft and Google in generative A.I. raceDespite its firm footing as the world's biggest cloud provider, Amazon Web Services got a slow start to the generative AI race. AWS released its large language model, Titan, months after Microsoft's reported $13 billion investment in ChatGPT-maker OpenAI and Google's release of Bard. But AWS is also designing its own custom AI microchips, shown to CNBC in an exclusive tour of its Austin chip lab. Now analysts say AWS may gain a long term advantage in AI by offering an alternative to Nvidia GPUs.

Persons: OpenAI, Bard Organizations: Microsoft, Google, Web Services, AWS, CNBC, Nvidia Locations: ChatGPT

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailHow Aurora got self-driving trucks on the roadTrucking is an integral part of the economy, representing over 70% of freight moved in the U.S. Yet, it is dogged by driver shortages, safety issues and supply chain challenges. Pittsburgh-based Aurora is hoping to solve these problems and more by bringing self-driving technology to trucks. While other autonomous companies such as Starsky Robotics and TuSimple have folded or scaled back efforts in the U.S., it is now delivering loads for customers such as Uber Freight and FedEx in Texas.

Persons: Aurora Organizations: Pittsburgh, Starsky Robotics, Freight, FedEx Locations: U.S, Texas

☆ Inside Aurora’s autonomous trucking operation in Texas
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-06 | by ( Andrew Evers | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Trucking is an integral part of the economy, representing over 70 percent of freight moved in the U.S. Yet, it is dogged by driver shortages, safety issues and supply chain challenges. With the Aurora Driver, you'll be able to do that in about 24 hours," says Aurora co-founder and CEO Chris Urmson. The company is training its system with safety drivers on routes between Dallas and Houston, and Dallas and El Paso. CNBC got an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at its self-driving operation outside of Dallas.

Persons: you'll, Chris Urmson, Schneider, Werner Organizations: Pittsburgh, Innovation, Aurora, Starsky Robotics, Freight, FedEx, CNBC Locations: California, Dallas, U.S, Aurora, Texas, Houston, El Paso

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailHow EVs Are Disrupting Small Car Parts SuppliersCompanies that make parts for internal combustion engines are facing a harsh future. The switch to EVs means companies need different parts, and EV powertrains have thousands fewer components than ICE cars. Automakers are finding more efficient ways to build cars, and are making a greater share of parts in-house. Many suppliers are small, family owned firms that have been around for decades. But even the large publicly traded suppliers such as Bosch, Denso, American Axle, Magna and ZF are affected.

Organizations: Suppliers Companies, EV powertrains, Bosch

☆ These are the states in America that are the least prepared for extreme weather
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-28 | by ( Scott Cohn | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +11 min

Some states are in good shape to handle whatever the climate throws at them, but these are the states most at risk. 2023 Infrastructure score: 228 out of 390 points (Top States grade: B) Climate Extremes Index: 21.16% Properties at risk: 45.2% Renewable energy: 10.6%9. 2023 Infrastructure score: 165 out of 390 points (Top States grade: D) Climate Extremes Index: 8.7% Properties at risk: 2.8% Renewable energy: 12%8. Connecticut is home to the nation's first "green bank," which uses public dollars to leverage private investment in renewable energy. 2023 Infrastructure score: 227 out of 390 points (Top States grade: B) Climate Extremes Index: 21.16% Properties at risk: 61% Renewable energy: 12.5%1.

Persons: Jeremy Porter, York Snow, Joed Viera, Kelly Giddens, Daniel Hinton, Jessica Mcgowan, wades, Tim Boyle, Tony Evers, Scott Olson, Josh Edelson, Gavin Newsom, —, Marcellus, Tom Wolf, Josh Shapiro, Ida, Brendan McDermid, Hurricane Ida, Richard Bunting, Alex Hamilton, Hurricane Irene, Mark Wilson, Joe Biden's, Ted Shaffrey, Hurricane Nicole, Paul Hennessy, Marco Bello Organizations: Street Foundation, CNBC, Business, First, Oceanic, Atmospheric Administration, NOAA, U.S, Department of Energy, Afp, Getty, National Weather Service, Micron Technology, Alabama, University of Alabama, Illinois —, Badger State, Gov, Carolina, Carolinas, AFP, EQT Corp, Bloomberg, Reuters, Garden, State, Anadolu Agency, Sunshine State, Farmers Insurance, AAA Locations: States, York, Buffalo , New York, Empire, New York, Syracuse, Alabama TUSCALOOSA, AL, Cedar, Tuscaloosa , Alabama, Texas, Oklahoma, Alabama, Gulf, Wisconsin, Prairie du Chien , WI, Hurricane, Charleston , South Carolina, Florida, Georgetown , South Carolina, South Carolina, California, Oroville, Oroville , California, , California, Pennsylvania, Washington Township , Pennsylvania, U.S, Jersey, Oakwood, Elizabeth , New Jersey, Garden State , New Jersey, New Jersey, Delaware, Lewes , Delaware, Rhode, Connecticut, New Haven , Connecticut, Wilbur, , Florida, Louisiana, Kenner , Louisiana

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailHow the EPA determines electric vehicle rangeSince the Environmental Protection Agency was founded in 1970, one of its primary tasks has been testing gas burning vehicles - both to see how much they pollute and to tell consumers how many miles per gallon they are liable to get in a car. But since electric vehicles came to market in significant numbers after 2010, the agency has begun shifting toward testing EV range. The trouble is that EV technology is changing…fast. The agency has had decades to refine standards for gas burning cars, and just a few years for EVs. CNBC went inside the EPA's testing lab to find out how they test for EV range.

Organizations: Environmental Protection Agency, EVs, CNBC

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailHow Texas became the center of U.S. chipmakingTexas is now the top state for U.S. chip manufacturing. It has the highest number of semiconductor fabrication plants, and six new projects will bring an additional $61 billion and 8,000 jobs. 65 years after the integrated circuit was invented in Texas, chip giants are now attracted by low taxes and the $1.4 billion Texas CHIPS Act passed in June. CNBC got a tour of Texas Instruments' $30 billion site being built north of Dallas and Samsung's $17 billion fab under construction near Austin.

Organizations: CNBC, Texas Instruments Locations: Texas, chipmaking Texas, U.S, Dallas, Austin

☆ How Samsung and Texas Instruments made the Lone Star State the hub of U.S. chip manufacturing
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-20 | by ( Katie Tarasov | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Samsung, Texas Instruments, Infineon, GlobalWafers, NXP, X-FAB and Applied Materials have all ramped up Texas operations in recent months. Texas Instruments' fab in Sherman, a town of 45,000 people 60 miles north of Dallas, is an even bigger investment. Texas Instruments was founded in 1930 as Geophysical Service Inc., adopting its current name in 1951. CNBC interviewed Flessner at Texas Instruments' RFAB2 fab in Richardson, Texas, a suburb just north of Dallas. Water and powerTexas Instruments' $17 billion chip fab project in Sherman, Texas, on June 15, 2023.

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☆ A Twitter user found scam numbers for major airlines on Google Maps. Google is working to fix it
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-18 | by ( Jennifer Korn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

New York CNN —Google is working to fix false contact information for some major airlines on Google Maps after a Twitter user found a phone number actually connected callers to scammers. Phone numbers appeared to be altered on Google Maps listings for multiple airlines’ locations at John F Kennedy and LaGuardia airports in New York. Impacted airlines included Delta, American, Southwest and Qantas, the user claimed in a widely viewed post. The Twitter user detailed his experience trying to contact Delta after a canceled flight left him googling for a help line to rebook. Impacted businesses like airlines are able to flag concerns to both Google and law enforcement over suspected scammers.

Persons: John F Kennedy, ” Shmuli Evers, Evers, “, Delta Organizations: New, New York CNN, Google, LaGuardia, Southwest, Qantas, Delta, CNN, “ Locations: New York, Delta, Newark

☆ With a Creative Edit, the Wisconsin Governor Raises School Funding. For 400 Years.
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-06 | by ( Sarah Mervosh | More About Sarah Mervosh | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

It took only a few snips of creative editing for Gov. Tony Evers of Wisconsin to push through a long-term boost to public education funding. And by long term, we mean long term. Governor Evers raised the amount that school districts could generate through property taxes by an additional $325 per student each year. In the original budget, the increase was allowed through the 2024-25 school year.

Persons: Tony Evers, Evers Organizations: Gov, Democratic Locations: Wisconsin

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWhy good Wi-Fi is so hard to get on airplanesAirplane Wi-Fi has been around for decades but its reliability and speeds can vary widely depending on the airline, the route and the type and age of the aircraft. American Airlines, United and other U.S. airlines have been updating their fleets to provide better wifi. Delta has spent over $1 billion retrofitting its planes to bring free wifi to its customers. CNBC got an inside look at how Delta is working to upgrade over 1,200 planes by 2024.

Organizations: American Airlines, United, CNBC

☆ Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers thwarted Republicans with a creative veto that increases school funding for the next 400 years
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-05 | by ( Brent D. Griffiths | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Tony Evers used a creative veto to secure more funding for public education. The Democrat's move will increase funding for the next 400 years. Tony Evers has his way, a record-increase in state funding for education will almost last until then. Evers veto regarding per-pupil school funding," Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said in a statement. "My vetoes reflect my belief system,"Evers told Wisconsin Public Radio.

Persons: Tony Evers, —, Evers, Robin Vos Organizations: Wisconsin Gov, Republicans, Service, The Capital Times, Capital Times, National Conference of State Legislatures, Wisconsin Public Locations: Wisconsin, Madison, United States

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailInside the growing business of converting gas-powered cars to electric vehiclesInterest in electric vehicles is at an all-time high, with sales of new EVs up 55 percent in 2022 compared to the year prior. But there are still a lot of gas cars on the road today, and it's likely there will be for a long time. EV conversions are becoming a bigger trend that could help. Both the shops and aftermarket community are growing substantially to meet the new demand. CNBC explores what it takes to convert a gas-powered car to an electric vehicle and whether it could go mainstream.

Organizations: CNBC

☆ Converting gas-powered cars to EVs is a booming business
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-16 | by ( Andrew Evers | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

In this article GMFTSLA Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNTInterest in electric vehicles is at an all-time high, with sales of new EVs up 55% in 2022 compared with the year prior. But there are still a lot of gas cars on the roads today, and it's likely there will be for a long time. A burgeoning industry is breathing new life, and power, into internal combustion vehicles by converting them to electric. Andrew Evers"This is a 1976 BMW 2002 — really fun-to-drive car but underpowered," Michael Bream, founder and CEO of EV West, told CNBC. The complexity of electric vehicles can be intimidating, but that hasn't stopped 14-year-old Frances Farnam, who is working on converting a 1976 Porsche 914.

Persons: Andrew Evers, Michael Bream, " Bream, hasn't, Frances Farnam Organizations: BMW, EV West, CNBC, Porsche, YouTube Locations: San Diego , California, DIYers

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailHow Samsung became the world's second biggest advanced chipmakerSamsung may be known for its phones, TVs and appliances, but it's also been the leader in memory chips for more than three decades. Now, as memory prices continue to fall, it's doubling down on manufacturing chips for outside customers, with a $17 billion new chip fab in Texas and new $228 billion cluster in South Korea. CNBC got a rare look inside Samsung's chip business to bring you the untold story of how it became the world's second biggest advanced chipmaker, with plans to catch TSMC.

Persons: it's Organizations: Samsung, CNBC Locations: Texas, South Korea

☆ Amazon's 100 drone deliveries puts Prime Air far behind Alphabet's Wing and Walmart partner Zipline
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-18 | by ( Katie Tarasov | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +14 min

Wing CEO Adam Woodworth shows the Alphabet company's delivery drone to CNBC's Katie Tarasov on April 25, 2023, in Hollister, California. Walmart said it made more than 6,000 drone deliveries across seven states in 2022 with DroneUp, Zipline and a third partner, Flytrex. Amazon's VP of Prime Air David Carbon showcased the current MK27-2 drone in Westborough, Massachusetts, on Nov. 10, 2022. Prime Air drones, along with most other delivery drones, operate with a number of federal exemptions that greatly restrict where and how they can fly. Prime Air drones are not expected to exceed 58 decibels, according to an FAA assessment, about the noise level of an outdoor air conditioning unit.

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailAmazon drones make 100th delivery, lagging far behind Alphabet's Wing and Walmart partner ZiplineAmazon says its Prime Air drones recently completed 100 deliveries in two small U.S. markets. Meanwhile, competitors like Alphabet's Wing and Walmart partner Zipline have made hundreds of thousands of deliveries, although most of those have been overseas in Australia and Africa. The U.S. is a tough regulatory environment, with strict rules about flying over roads and people and beyond line of sight. Yet some companies have been granted broader certifications. Here's how Amazon fell behind.

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