WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) – IBM will host US President Joe Biden Thursday to celebrate the announcement of a $20-billion investment in semiconductors, quantum computing and other cutting-edge technology in New York state, the White House said. The chipmaker “will announce a $20 billion investment over the next decade in R&D and manufacturing of semiconductors, mainframe technology, artificial intelligence and quantum computing,” the White House said. Biden is flying to Poughkeepsie, New York to tour […]
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Powerful storms wreak havoc in central New York state
MADISON COUNTY, New York (Reuters) — A powerful storm system in Madison County, in central New York state, flooded streets and toppled over power lines and trees on Saturday (July 1). Roadways turned dangerous for motorists after water and debris filled the streets, local media reported, citing the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. Several thousand residents lost power that was eventually restored by night time.





