Biden administration sets out plan to triple nuclear power capacity

From nuclear to quantum computing, how Big Tech intends to power AI's insatiable thirst for energy

A huge upswing in the number of data centers shows no signs of slowing down, prompting Big Tech to consider how best to power the AI revolution.

Business - CNBC - November 4

A look at the research revealing China's work on prototype nuclear reactor to power aircraft carrier

U.S. researchers have concluded that China has built a land-based prototype nuclear reactor to power future aircraft carriers

Tech - ABC News - 2 days ago

Research reveals China has built prototype nuclear reactor to power aircraft carrier

U.S. researchers have concluded that China has built a land-based prototype nuclear reactor to power future aircraft carriers

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

The 30 newcomers setting each team's tone

Our insiders break down where all 30 teams stack up and which newcomers are already making waves.

Sports - ESPN - October 31

Judge Tosses Out Biden Program For Undocumented Spouses

The ruling issued by a federal judge in Texas struck down a new initiative aimed at helping undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens stay in the country.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

The Powerful Companies Driving Local Drugstores Out of Business

The biggest pharmacy benefit managers are profiting by systematically underpaying independent drugstores, creating “pharmacy deserts” across the country.

Business - The New York Times - October 19

Supreme Court appears split in San Francisco water lawsuit against Biden administration

The Supreme Court appeared split Wednesday on a challenge from the city of San Francisco to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over federal wastewater rules. In its lawsuit against the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Biden forgives more student loans: 60,000 borrowers will get notices canceling $4.5 billion in debt

The Biden administration announced on Thursday that it was forgiving another $4.5 billion in student debt for over 60,000 borrowers.

Business - CNBC - October 17

Biden administration has now canceled loans for more than 1 million public workers

A student loan cancellation program for public service workers has granted relief to more than 1 million Americans — up from just 7,000 who were approved before it was updated by the Biden ...

Biden administration proposes to boost geothermal energy projects by cutting early-stage environmental reviews

The Biden administration proposed this week to speed up the process of approving geothermal energy projects by exempting them from early-stage environmental reviews. If the Bureau of Land ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Biden administration to award nearly $250 million to develop 30,000 affordable housing units

The effort comes as the federal government seeks to rein in high housing prices ahead of the presidential election in November.

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

Biden administration announces $3 billion to reduce air pollution from US ports

The Biden administration on Tuesday announced $3 billion in funding through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reduce pollution and greenhouse gas emissions associated with U.S. ports. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Ukraine war briefing: Biden administration confirms surge of military aid to Kyiv will continue

Leaders in Budapest grapple with Ukraine and Europe’s security under Trump; deaths from Russian strikes in Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk. What we know on day 989. See all our coverage of the ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Amazon goes nuclear, plans to invest more than $500 million to develop small modular reactors

Amazon Web Services is investing over $500 million in nuclear power, announcing three projects from Virginia to Washington State.

Supreme Court declines to block Biden's climate rule for power plants — for now

The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to block a Biden administration rule setting climate standards for power plants — but hinted it could take up the case at a later time. The high court ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

House progressives point to war powers act in letter to Biden on Israel

A group of progressive House Democrats want President Biden to give a full picture of the U.S. military’s role in Israel’s widening conflict in the Middle East, contending that a “deepening ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

Jimmy Fallon Relays Biden’s Promise of a Peaceful Transfer of Power

“Democrats were like, ‘Well, I guess at this point we can let him speak again,’” the “Tonight Show” host said.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Trump thanks Biden for 'smooth transition' in White House meeting

President-elect Donald Trump will return to Washington on Wednesday — entering the White House for the first time since being voted out of office — to meet with President Joe Biden for a ceremony ...

Politics - NBC News - Yesterday

Trump meets with Biden and promises ‘smooth as it can get’ transfer of power

Trump also suggests to House Republicans he might seek a third term in office, which is prohibited by US constitution. Donald Trump met with Joe Biden on Wednesday and promised a transfer of ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Donald Trump has sweeping plans for a second administration. Here's what he's proposed

Donald Trump has promised sweeping action in a second administration

Health - ABC News - 6 days ago

WSJ Tech Live: Executives, Investors and Artists Debate AI's Potential

Andreessen Horowitz’s Martin Casado says tech policy is in a ‘dangerous place.’

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 23

Trump rally at MSG features offensive, crude commentary

Thousands descended on Madison Square Garden on Sunday for former President Donald Trump's campaign rally.

Ruud would stay with Man United in 'any capacity'

Ruud van Nistelrooy said he is ready to stay at Manchester United "in any capacity" whenever a new manager is appointed after overseeing a 5-2 Carabao Cup win against Leicester City at Old Trafford.

Sports - ESPN - October 31

Harris team and White House discussed plans for her to distance herself from Biden

The White House and Vice President Harris’ campaign have been in frequent contact about how she planned to distance herself from President Joe Biden, while maintaining her overall loyalty to him, ...

Politics - NBC News - October 17

How the Biden Team Plans to Build Peace From Sinwar’s Death

Will Israel take steps toward a Palestinian state?

Top stories - The New York Times - October 17

Biden on Israel's plans to respond to Iran attack, Middle East peace

President Biden spoke to reporters before departing Germany. Mr. Biden commented on the potential to move forward with cease-fires in Lebanon and Gaza after Israel's operation that killed Hamas' ...

Harris has no current plans to campaign with Biden before Election Day

With just two weeks left in the 2024 campaign, there currently are no plans for Kamala Harris to appear on the trail with Joe Biden before Election Day.

Biden "deeply concerned" after leak of apparent Israeli plan for attack on Iran

President Biden says he's deeply concerned about the leak of an apparent Israeli attack plan that outlines a retaliatory response to Iran's launch of nearly 200 missiles at Israel on October 1. ...

Biden highlights drug cost savings, hits Trump on 'concepts' of ObamaCare plan

President Biden on Tuesday highlighted his administration’s efforts to lower prescription drug costs as he seeks to cement his legacy in his final months in office. At an event in New Hampshire ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Biden unveils new student debt plan for people with financial hardships

President Joe Biden's plans to forgive student debt have hit legal roadblocks. Now a new plan would look to help people experiencing financial hardships.

Biden admin is planning for a possible migrant surge before Trump takes office

The Biden administration is making contingency plans for a possible spike in immigration ahead of a Trump presidency, according to two U.S. officials.

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