Nextera Sees Strong Data Center Interest in Restarting Iowa Nuclear Plant Ceo Says

Japanese nuclear reactor which survived earthquake that badly damaged Fukushima power plant restarts

A Japanese nuclear reactor which survived a massive 2011 earthquake and tsunami that badly damaged the nearby Fukushima nuclear power plant has been restarted after a safety upgrade, as the ...

Tech - ABC News - October 29

Constellation Navigates Regulatory Setback in Quest for Data Centers at Power Plants

As AI’s incredible power needs grow, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s rejection of a bid to boost an Amazon data center’s capacity may have far-reaching implications.

Business - Inc. - November 5

US regulator rejects bid to boost nuclear power to Amazon data center

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) rejected an effort Friday to allow an Amazon data center to tap into additional power from a nearby Pennsylvania nuclear plant. The decision could ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

Talen, Constellation and Vistra tumble after government rejects Amazon nuclear data center agreement

Talen Energy in March sold the data center campus to Amazon for $650 million, which would be powered by the nuclear plant in a first-of-its-kind deal.

Business - CNBC - November 4

Morgan Stanley CEO says the era of zero interest rates and inflation 'is over'

Several of Wall Street's chief executives don't see more than one more interest rate cut by the Fed this year, citing expectations of continued inflation.

Business - CNBC - October 29

Morgan Stanley CEO says the era of zero interest rates and inflation 'is over'

RIYADH — The days of easy money and zero interest rates are firmly in the past, Morgan Stanley CEO Ted Pick said Tuesday, speaking at a panel of finance CEOs in Riyadh.

Restart of Three Mile Island tests US appetite for nuclear revival

Legal threats, skills shortages and regulatory challenges complicate reopening of plant at site of nuclear accident

Business - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Boeing Says Plane Production Restart Will Take Weeks

After striking for almost two months, workers will return to factory floors in the Pacific Northwest, but must ensure safety procedures are followed as it begins building 737 jetliners.

Business - Inc. - November 13

How a Data Center Divided a Small Missouri Town

Residents of Peculiar battled developers and some of their local officials to keep a giant data center out of their community.

Tech - The New York Times - October 29

Japanese nuclear reactor that restarted 13 years after Fukushima disaster is shut down again

A Japanese nuclear reactor that restarted last week for the first time in more than 13 years after it survived a massive earthquake and tsunami that badly damaged the nearby Fukushima nuclear plant ...

Tech - ABC News - November 4

Three Mile Island restart could mark a turning point for nuclear energy as Big Tech influence on power industry grows

The fortunes of the nuclear industry have shifted dramatically this year as tech companies seek carbon-free power to meet the electricity consumption of AI.

Business - CNBC - November 16

Pfizer's Strong Quarter Bolsters CEO's Comeback Efforts

The pharmaceutical company reported its third consecutive quarter with positive results.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 29

Airbnb is seeing ‘strong demand trends’ — with these caveats

Airbnb Inc. on Thursday reported third-quarter sales and other demand metrics that were above Wall Street’s estimates, and the lodging platform said it was “seeing strong demand trends” for the ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 8

Fire Breaks Out at BAE’s UK Nuclear Submarine Plant

The authorities said there was no nuclear risk. Two people with smoke inhalation received treatment at a hospital.

World - The New York Times - October 30

Inside the Audacious Plan to Reopen Three Mile Island's Nuclear Plant

AI’s thirst for energy sealed the deal between Microsoft and Constellation on the plant, where memories of a partial meltdown in 1979 still resonate.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 10

Here's a look inside the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant

The tech sector's growing power needs are breathing new life into the nuclear power industry. Restarting a reactor at Three Mile Island is part of the plan.

Business - CNBC - November 16

A tiny grain of nuclear fuel is pulled from ruined Japanese nuclear plant, in a step toward cleanup

A robot that has spent months inside the ruins of a nuclear reactor at the tsunami-hit Fukushima Daiichi plant delivered a tiny sample of melted nuclear fuel, in what plant officials said was a ...

Tech - ABC News - November 8

Tiny grain of nuclear fuel pulled from ruined Japanese nuclear plant in a step toward cleanup

A robot at Japan's tsunami-hit Fukushima Daiichi plant delivered a tiny sample of melted nuclear fuel in what officials said was the start of the cleanup.

As data center industry booms, an English village becomes a battleground

The English village of Abbots Langley has become a flashpoint in a British battle over data centers

Tech - ABC News - November 2

Feeding AI’s appetite: Who pays the price for power-hungry data centers?

With the grid facing strain and more energy-hungry giants sitting down at the table, ensuring fair contribution isn’t just sound policy — it’s absolutely essential.

Politics - The Hill - November 7

AMD unveils Versal Premium Series Gen 2 for data center workloads

Advanced Micro Devices announced its Versal Premium Series Gen 2 chip platform for data center customers doing AI processing and other work.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 12

Siemens Profit Tops Forecasts as Data-Center Demand Offsets Automation Woes

The industrial conglomerate reported a net profit of $2 billion for the fourth quarter, beating market views, after it benefited from high demand for electrical infrastructure driven by data centers.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 14

Microsoft debuts custom chips to boost data center security and power efficiency

At the Ignite developer conference today, Microsoft unveiled two new chips designed for its data center infrastructure: the Azure Integrated HSM and the Azure Boost DPU.

Tech - VentureBeat - 4 days ago

Meta’s plan for nuclear-powered AI data centre thwarted by rare bees

Environmental issue disrupts search for energy deals amid a Big Tech race over artificial intelligence

Business - Financial Times - November 4

Norwegian Cruise Line seeing strong demand, as consumers show ‘health and confidence’

Norwegian Cruise Line’s stock rallies toward a three-year high after an “impressive” quarterly performance and amid continued “robust” demand.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

Target struggles, Walmart sees strong sales in Q3 earnings reports

Retailers are putting out their third-quarter earnings reports ahead of the big holiday spending season. CBS News contributor Javier E. David has a look at the numbers.

Australian 3D Printer Sees Strong Growth Tailwinds on Trump's Election

AML3D this week raised 30 million Australian dollars from shareholders and new institutional investors to expand its Ohio manufacturing facility.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday

New U.S. economy data before next Fed interest rate decision

The Federal Reserve will soon announce its next interest rate move as new data trickles in about the U.S. economy. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.

See data for key 2024 election results across the U.S.

As polls close on Election Day, data is coming in with the results of the 2024 election. See real-time updates on the presidential, Senate, House and governors' races here.

Syphilis cases see first substantial decline in 20 years: Federal data

Though the rate of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remains high in the U.S., the spread of syphilis appears to be slowing, according to new federal data showing that cases grew by 1 percent ...

Politics - The Hill - November 12

France gets 5,000-ton nuclear reactor parts to power world’s largest fusion plant

World - Yahoo News - Yesterday

Audi Crooks' journey from small-town sensation to top center unfolds at No. 8 Iowa State

Iowa State's Audi Crooks defied modest expectations for her freshman season to become one of the most dominant players in women's basketball

Sports - ABC News - November 3

Audi Crooks’ journey from small-town sensation to top center unfolds at No. 8 Iowa State

Audi Crooks is ready to take over as one of the faces of women’s college basketball, a role that suits the 19-year-old known for her quick smile and effervescent personality.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4

Inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares

Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects you

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Three Mile Island Is at the Center of Efforts to Expand Nuclear Capacity to Meet Rising Power Demand

The Pennsylvania plant, site of the worst U.S. nuclear energy accident, is at the forefront of efforts to expand nuclear capacity to meet rising electricity demand.

Business - The New York Times - October 30

Here’s How a Startup Landed $10 Million to Put AI Data Centers in Space

The massive banks of computers needed to power artificial intelligence apps require huge amounts of electricity on Earth. Lumen Orbit wants to send them into the heavens instead.

Business - Inc. - October 25

AI boom thrusts Europe between power-hungry data centers and environmental goals

The growth in demand for AI could come at a cost to Europe's decarbonization goals as the specialized chips used by firms like Nvidia are expected to result in a rise in energy use of already ...

Business - CNBC - October 29

Goldman Institute calls for ‘data center diplomacy’ as U.S. competes in global AI race

Goldman Sachs Institute's Jared Cohen says the U.S. will need to outsource its data center capacity, and choose its global partners wisely.

Business - CNBC - October 29

Nextera Sees Strong Data Center Interest in Restarting Iowa Nuclear Plant Ceo Says

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