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ASML, the Dutch maker of advanced semiconductor equipment, says it is not selling its chipmaking machines in Europe, warning that the region risks falling behind the United States, China and India in the semiconductor race. The statement is drawing attention as Europe pushes to build its own chip industry while competitors invest heavily in domestic manufacturing capacity.

A man has pleaded guilty to impersonating an FBI agent at a polling site in Falls Church, Virginia, according to WTOP News. The offense occurred at a voting location, raising concerns about voter intimidation during an election period. Residents and election officials in the Washington, DC suburbs are closely following the case and its sentencing.

Kentucky has dedicated a stretch of highway in honor of a soldier from the state who was killed during a military operation in Iran. The tribute honors the fallen service member's sacrifice and gives residents a daily reminder of the human cost of the overseas deployment. Local news coverage has drawn attention to the dedication and the soldier's ties to the community.

An employers' association (CEA) has warned that current immigration quotas do not meet the needs of businesses and is calling for project-based work permits instead. The group argues that the existing quota system is too rigid to match foreign workers with specific projects and vacancies. The proposal would tie residence and work authorisation directly to defined employment projects rather than fixed annual caps.

President Donald Trump has approved new fuel economy rules for vehicles, arguing the changes will make cars more affordable. He claims prices will fall as a result of the relaxed standards. The move is drawing attention from consumers, automakers and policy watchers, with debate expected over whether the rollback genuinely lowers costs or increases fuel spending over time.