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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 - 17 hours ago

AI and the nuclear renaissance

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Big Tech taps nuclear power as AI energy demand grows Major technology companies are increasingly turning ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Big Tech goes nuclear

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Big Tech turns to nuclear energy to power AI boom Major technology companies are increasingly turning to nuclear energy as they ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Why AI is going nuclear

Microsoft, Amazon, and Google have all announced plans to partner with or build new nuclear power plants and reactors for AI. Here's why.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 18

Biden gives geothermal a boost

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Biden administration gives geothermal energy a boost The administration proposed this week to speed up approvals for geothermal ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Big Tech’s dash for nuclear power

The take-off of AI will fuel a surge in demand for electricity

Business - Financial Times - October 20

Volvo Global Sales Boosted by EVs

The carmaker’s global sales rose 3% in October, with solid performance of its electrified range in Europe, but sales in the U.S. and China declined.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday

Whether it's natural or nuclear destruction, America must be prepared

With the damage wrought by these two hurricanes very much in mind, appreciating the power of fission (nuclear) and fusion (thermonuclear weapons) is important given Iran’s activities and China's ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

Google Backs New Nuclear Plants to Power AI

Startup Kairos Power plans to build small reactors to help supply electricity to the tech company’s data centers.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 14

Google turns to nuclear to power AI data centres

The tech giant says it will use energy from small reactors to power its use of artificial intelligence.

North Korea again raises the specter of nuclear conflict

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has issued a stark warning that his regime would not hesitate to use nuclear weapons if any adversary attempts to use force against Pyongyang. Developments in the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Google turns to nuclear energy for AI electricity demand

Google announced a deal with energy startup Kairos Power to supply its data centers with electricity from seven small modular nuclear reactors, which still need to be built. A recent study found ...

Amazon, Google and Microsoft Are Investing in Nuclear Power

Large technology companies are investing billions of dollars in nuclear energy as an emissions-free source of electricity for artificial intelligence and other businesses.

Business - The New York Times - October 16

Amazon Joins Big Tech's Foray Into Nuclear Power

The internet giant is part of a $500 million investment to help bring small, modular reactors on to the grid.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 16

AI Power Needs Fuel Demand for Nuclear Energy

Electricity providers are looking at revamping nuclear power generation as Big Tech energy needs increase.

Business - Inc. - October 17

'Hole in the ground' nuclear bunker to go under the hammer

"Quirky" buyer is sought for the nuclear bunker under a field, which has no running water or toilet.

'Nuclear waste would be disaster for our seaside'

Tourism on the Lincolnshire coast will suffer if an underground facility is built, opponents claim.

‘Thousands’ of North Korean troops to fight in Russia

Washington says deployment of soldiers is ‘a very, very serious issue’

Business - Financial Times - October 23

Harris says ‘unhinged’ Trump is a threat to US democracy

Vice-president revives campaign message used by Joe Biden that claims her opponent is a danger to the country

Business - Financial Times - October 24

Tesla shares leap 22% after Musk predicts sales rebound

EV maker adds more than $150bn in market value after billionaire says sales may increase as much as 30% next year

Business - Financial Times - October 24

Elon Musk’s riskiest bet yet: Donald Trump

The billionaire entrepreneur has gone all-in behind the Republican candidate. If he wins, the prize could be substantial influence over the administration

Business - Financial Times - October 21

Two treated after fire at BAE nuclear shipyard

Police say there is "no nuclear risk" and an investigation is under way into the cause of the blaze.

Authorities investigate fire at UK nuclear submarine shipyard

Blaze at BAE Systems site in Barrow-in-Furness did not pose nuclear risk and was brought under control

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Tucker Carlson credits demons for the invention of nuclear technology

Ex-Fox News host makes bizarre claim on Steve Bannon’s podcast, days after saying a demon attacked him in his sleep. Demons that Tucker Carlson claimed attacked him as he slept were also ...

World - The Guardian - 14 hours ago

Geopolitical tensions and energy independence: Is NANO Nuclear the answer?

CONTRIBUTOR CONTENT: In the debate over energy, the effect on climate is certainly important, but so is the impact of geopolitical tensions on energy availability. Some experts believe nuclear ...

Tech - VentureBeat - 22 hours ago

Europe searches for scale in race to boost ammunition production

Efforts to supply Ukraine and replenish inventories are hampered by bottlenecks and under-investment, say industry experts

World - Financial Times - October 14

Citigroup earnings top estimates, but stock falls as bank boosts loan loss reserves

The bank's third-quarter report was stronger than Wall Street expected but still showed a year-over-year decline in earnings.

Business - CNBC - October 15

Mitie boosted by summer UK riot response

Half-year revenues rose 13% after government used outsourcer to provide additional security

Business - Financial Times - October 15

Musk gives $75mn boost to Trump’s presidential run

World’s richest man aims to sway outcome of November election with donation

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Hong Kong slashes tax on spirits to boost nightlife

Chinese territory’s chief executive John Lee tries to turn around economy amid fall in tourism and consumption

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Whitbread Aims to Boost Profit, Shareholder Returns

The U.K. hotel-and-restaurant company said it forecasts an increase of at least £300 million in profit by fiscal 2030, and to generate more than £2 billion for dividends, share buybacks and ...

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 16

China to boost lending for stalled property projects to $560bn

Beijing is trying to restore confidence in economy amid prolonged real estate slowdown

Business - Financial Times - October 17

Nigeria's lithium ambition is getting an unexpected boost

World - Yahoo News - October 17

Merck KGaA Shares Jump on Expectations of AI Boost

The German company said booming artificial-intelligence demand would help its electronics sales grow faster than previously expected over the medium term.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 17

Sustainable Aviation Fuel Projects Get Government Boost

The Department of Energy offered conditional loan guarantees worth about $3 billion for two sustainable aviation fuel projects in Montana and South Dakota.