Spanish King Sounds Alarm on Flood Misinformation Amid Rising Death Toll
In the wake of devastating floods that have swept through parts of Spain, King Felipe VI has issued a stark warning regarding the proliferation of misinformation surrounding the disaster. As the country grapples with the aftermath of the floods, which have led to more than a dozen confirmed fatalities and left countless others in peril, the King urged citizens to remain vigilant and seek information from reliable sources.
Continue readingHurricane Helene Threatens To Disrupt Global Semiconductor Industry
Anxiety has taken hold of the global semiconductor industry as Category 4 Hurricane Helene inches toward the East Coast with sustained winds topping 130 mph. Its expected landfall in North Carolina created serious concern among stakeholders because several key plants and facilities fall within the expected impact zone of this hurricane. Because many industry sectors, including electronic, automotive, and consumer goods, depend so much on the semiconductor industry, this natural disaster has a great potential to cause an acute ripple in the market.
Continue readingChip Firms on High Alert: Monitoring Quartz Supplies After Devastating Hurricane Hits Mines
Global chipmakers have been put on high alert as they keep a close watch on their quartz supplies after a destructive hurricane hit key mining operations. The hurricane that swept through key mining operations of quartz-producing areas has triggered major concerns about the supply of this vital semiconductor component.
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