Qualcomm approached Intel about a takeover: report

Qualcomm approached Intel about a takeover: report

Qualcomm made a takeover approach to chipmaker Intel in recent days, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. Intel’s shares reversed course to rise 8%, while Qualcomm fell 4% in afternoon trade. Qualcomm recently approached Intel about a takeover, according to a report. REUTERS Shares of Intel, which has been cutting jobs, rose after … Read more

Chargers’ Justin Herbert is questionable for Steelers game

Chargers’ Justin Herbert is questionable for Steelers game

CHARLOTTE, N.C. —  Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is dealing with a high ankle sprain and is officially listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 26-year-old did not practice Friday on the campus of University of North Carolina-Charlotte after he was a limited participant Thursday. He had a thick layer of athletic tape … Read more

Shooting of Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico

Shooting of Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks during a joint press conference with Slovak President Zuzana Caputova (not pictured) in Kyiv, Ukraine, on May 10. Sergey Dolzhenko/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, NATO’s Jens Stoltenberg and other European leaders are condemning the attack on Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico on Wednesday.   NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg: “Shocked and … Read more

Infected blood inquiry: Five things we have learned

Infected blood inquiry: Five things we have learned

Hundreds of victims of the scandal have received annual support payments but – before this inquiry – no formal compensation had ever been awarded for loss of earnings, care costs and other lifetime losses. Many of those infected had had to give up jobs and live on benefits because of a series of health problems. … Read more