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Small boat Channel crossings pass total for 2023

This year, 29,578 migrants have crossed the Channel in small boats compared to 29,437 in 2023.

Tesla’s robotaxi dreams will start small, these analysts say

Tesla has promised a fleet of Cybercabs by 2026 and millions of the robotaxis at some point in the future, but analysts at Deutsche Bank sought to temper expectations and map out how a Cybercab ...

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

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 - 3 days ago

Moscow slams NATO over annual nuclear deterrence drills

World - Yahoo News - October 14

Google signs deal with nuclear company as data center power demand surges

Google is the latest tech company to turn to nuclear energy as power demand from data centers surges.

Business - CNBC - October 15

Google becomes the latest tech giant to strike a nuclear-power deal for AI

Amazon, Microsoft and Oracle all have nuclear arrangements of their own as tech companies seek clean-energy solutions for AI’s massive power needs.

Business - MarketWatch - October 14

Israel Assures U.S. It Will Not Strike Iran's Oil and Nuclear Facilities, Officials Say

The U.S. has sought to contain Israel’s planned counterattack on Tehran, hoping to head off a wider war in the Middle East.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 14

EU ministers nod to support for nuclear energy ahead of UN climate summit

Bloc officials overcome deep divisions on atomic power but finance goal commitment remains unresolved

Business - Financial Times - October 15

Google to buy nuclear power for AI datacentres in ‘world first’ deal

Tech company orders six or seven small nuclear reactors from California’s Kairos Power. Business live – latest updates Google has signed a “world first” deal to buy energy from a fleet of ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

Nuclear-War Risks Rise Again, Stoked by Global Conflicts

The Cold War’s end promised relief from nuclear nightmares, but now atomic arsenals are growing.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 16

Senior US official warns of North Korean nuclear threats and help for Russia

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell says Washington and its allies are “alarmed” by North Korea’s nuclear and missile threats as well as its increasing military support for Russia’s war in ...

World - ABC News - October 16

Amazon makes fresh nuclear bet. Is it good news for this year’s hottest stocks?

Tech companies are embracing the construction of new small modular reactors, which could have nuanced implications for nuclear stocks that have been some of the biggest gainers of 2024.

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

Amazon buys stake in nuclear energy developer in push to power data centres

Citadel’s Ken Griffin takes part in X-energy’s $500mn fundraising alongside ecommerce group

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Amazon and Google's plans for fueling data centers: Nuclear power

Amazon on Wednesday said it's investing in small nuclear reactors, two days after Google announced its own nuclear plans.

Big Tech turns to nuclear energy to power AI boom

Major technology companies are increasingly turning to nuclear energy as they attempt to keep up with the vast energy demands of artificial intelligence (AI) without derailing their highly ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Putin says Ukrainian hints about nuclear bombs are pure provocation

World - Yahoo News - October 18

Nuclear energy stocks hit record highs on surging demand from AI

Amazon and Google deals to deploy small modular reactors are latest step in sector’s revitalisation

Business - Financial Times - October 20

Nuclear-Powered AI: Big Tech's Bold Solution or a Pipedream?

Amazon, Google and Microsoft are investing billions in nuclear power, but the projects are years away and rely on unproven technology.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 22

Former Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz on the renewed investment in nuclear arsenals

As the U.S. prepares to spend $1.7 trillion to update its nuclear arsenal, concerns grow over renewed nuclear threats from Russia. Former Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz joins us to discuss why ...

This year’s Nobel Peace Prize rings the alarm about the nuclear threat

There are five main drivers of the alarming rise in the threat of nuclear weapons use, each of which demand global attention and American leadership.

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Israel’s attack on Iran spares oil, nuclear facilities and probably markets too

Israel launched air strikes against military targets in Iran on Saturday in its long anticipated retaliation for an Iranian missile attack on October 1st, but avoided hitting energy infrastructure ...

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

Russia drill simulates "massive nuclear strike," Moscow says

Nuclear submarines test-fired ICBMs, while nuclear-capable bombers carried out practice launches of long-range cruise missiles, the defense ministry said.

Putin Oversees Nuclear Training Exercises at Delicate Moment for Ukraine War

The Russian leader’s emphasis on nuclear prowess has been seen as an attempt to deter Western military aid to Kyiv.

World - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Putin launches drills of Russia's nuclear forces simulating retaliatory strikes

Russian President Vladimir Putin has launched a massive exercise of the country’s nuclear forces featuring a simulation of a retaliatory strike

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

Nuclear fuel producer calls for more incentives to end Russia reliance

Second-largest western supplier of enriched uranium Orano urges more clarity on demand or stricter sanctions

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Nuclear submarine shipyard fire at Barrow-in-Furness leaves two in hospital

Residents told to stay indoors but police say there is no nuclear risk from blaze at BAE Systems complex. Two people have been taken to hospital after a “significant” fire broke out at BAE Systems’ ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Fire Breaks out at BAE Systems' Nuclear Submarine Shipyard in Northern England

Two people were taken to hospital after a large fire broke out at BAE Systems’ nuclear submarine shipyard in northwest England, local police said.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago

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 - 2 days ago

Nuclear power is coming back — and that could be a win for older workers

The revival of nuclear power — and the push for clean energy — may depend on keeping older workers online for longer.

Business - MarketWatch - 12 hours ago

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