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Huawei Technologies is preparing for a significant escalation in its artificial intelligence (AI) chip ambitions, announcing plans to double the annual output of its flagship Ascend 910C processors to 600,000 units in 2026, up from 2025 levels. The move comes as Washington continues to ratchet up export restrictions on Chinese chipmakers and their supply chains, thereby intensifying Beijing’s efforts to achieve semiconductor self-sufficiency. It was first reported by Bloomberg, which cited sources familiar with the situation.  Huawei is now projecting an overall output of up to 1.6 million Ascend-series dies next year, compared with about 1 million units this year,…

Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté could turn down a move to Real Madrid in order to stay at Anfield, while Serie A side Como are looking to offer Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee an escape. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s grades | Women’s gradesTOP STORIES- Atlético’s Álvarez on Barça links: ‘People talk’- Bernardo decides Man City future remains coy- Sources: Thorns trade Japans Sugita to Angel CityLiverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté has received interest from clubs from around the world, such as Real Madrid. (Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC…

U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright walks near the West Wing of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 19, 2025. Nathan Howard | ReutersThe Energy Department’s cancellation of more than 300 funding awards to projects in 16 states won by Democratic nominee Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election slammed the brakes on efforts to reduce carbon emissions, air and water pollution, and strengthen electrical grids.The elimination of nearly $8 billion in funding for more than 200 projects could result in the loss of tens of thousands of jobs that would have been created by the projects,…

AS Roma missed three straight attempts from the penalty spot late in the game as Lille upset the Italian club 1-0 in the Europa League on Thursday.In a bizarre sequence, Roma was given three tries to equalize from the spot after the first two efforts from Artem Dovbyk were both saved by goalkeeper Berke Özer — only for the referee to order the penalty to be retaken each time because of encroachment.Roma then switched penalty takers to Matìas Soulè, but Özer saved that one as well, diving to his right to punch the ball away in the 85th minute –…

The United States clinched a spot in the knockout round of the U20 World Cup with a stunning 3-0 win over France in Chile on Thursday.A flurry of late — and deserved — goals from Zavier Gozo, Brooklyn Raines and Marcos Zambrano-Delgado put Marko Mitrovic’s side on six points after two games following a record 9-1 win over New Caledonia on Monday.An evenly contested first half ended scoreless, but the U.S. sprang to life in the second with Benjamin Cremaschi firing a good chance right at France keeper Lisandru Olmeta in the 61st minute before Francis Westfield flashed a header from…

Elon Musk stands in the Oval Office to attend a press event with U.S. President Donald Trump, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 30, 2025. Nathan Howard | ReutersElon Musk this week urged his followers to cancel their Netflix subscriptions over a controversy surrounding an animated show and its creator.Musk on Wednesday posted on his X platform saying, “Cancel Netflix for the health of your kids.” The post was in response to an image accusing Netflix of carrying out a “transgender woke agenda.”The controversy seems to stem from conservative backlash over an animated Netflix show, “Dead End:…

BOGOTA. Colombia (AP) — At the Central Military Hospital in Bogota, an unusual unit patrols the hallways with a mission unlike any other battalion: lifting the spirits of soldiers wounded in combat. Kratos, Rafa and Lupa make up the so-called “furry force,” a group of emotional support dogs that visit service members recovering after being injured in clashes with Colombia’s illegal armed groups.One by one, the three dogs enter the room of 2nd Sgt. Jeisson Sánchez Duque, who was shot during fighting in the northwest province of Antioquia. Kratos, the most senior of the dogs, greeted him with a paw…

Mexico international Rodrigo Huescas has been sidelined for the rest of the season after suffering a long-term injury to his right knee with FC Copenhagen that has put his World Cup hopes in doubt.According to a statement on Thursday from the Danish club, Huescas underwent a scan following a fall and early substitution during a UEFA Champions League match a day earlier, “which unfortunately confirmed that the injury is as serious as initially feared.”Editor’s Picks1 Related”This means Rodrigo now faces surgery and a lengthy rehabilitation period, and he will be out for the rest of the season at the very…

Jeff KassoufOct 2, 2025, 03:47 PM ETCloseJeff Kassouf covers women’s soccer for ESPN, focusing on the USWNT and NWSL. In 2009, he founded The Equalizer, a women’s soccer news outlet, and he previously won a Sports Emmy at NBC Sports and Olympics.The owners of the San Diego Wave have filed a lawsuit against former team president Jill Ellis for allegedly misleading them by promising to remain with the Wave after the sale of the team, only to resign two days after the deal was completed.Lauren Leichtman and Arthur Levine, the Wave’s owners and a billionaire couple that owns the private…

Jeff CarlisleOct 2, 2025, 03:37 PM ETCloseJeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC.On the day that United States manager Mauricio Pochettino brought several players back into the fold, he reiterated his stance that reputations count for nothing when it comes to securing a World Cup roster spot.Speaking to reporters on a conference call ahead of friendlies against Ecuador on Oct. 10, and Australia four days later, Pochettino said he’s excited to welcome 26 players to the upcoming camp starting on Oct. 4, and watching them compete for places.Editor’s Picks2 Related”That is not because your name…