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Intel, Germany sign agreement for $32.8 billion chip plant

Intel and the German government have signed a deal that would see the U.S. company investing more than 30 billion euros ($32.8 billion) in a chip manufacturing site in the German city of Magdeburg, with financial support from Berlin.

Word of the agreement came as German Chancellor Olaf Scholz met Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger in the German capital.

Work stoppage on Athens metro (lines 2 and 3) from 9 p.m. Friday

Services on lines 2 (Red) and 3 (Blue) of the Athens will cease at 9 p.m. on Friday due to a work stoppage by metro workers.

The lines will remain closed until the end of shift.

Unions said they called the work stoppage to highlight problems with the metro system, such as the shortage of drivers, technicians, stationmasters and other specialized staff.

Academy launches probe after indie film’s surprise Oscars nod

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said on Jan. 27 it was launching a review of Oscars campaigning, days after a small indie film surprised industry-watchers with a shock nomination to Hollywood's most prestigious awards.

"To Leslie" had taken just $27,000 at the box office when star Andrea Riseborough's name appeared on the shortlist of nominees for Best Actress.

US: California Shooter found Dead with Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound

The man suspected of carrying out a shooting in Monterey Park in California has died. Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said investigators have confirmed that the man identified as Huu Can Tran, 72, was found dead inside a white cargo van after engaging in a standoff with police in Torrance, California, CNN reported.

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