Nuclear Reactors Coming

Small nuclear reactors are coming, but big is still better

SMRs, typically built in factories, could cut construction times, financing costs and many other risks of building on site

Financial Times - 11h

The Bomb Is Back as the Risk of Nuclear War Enters a New Age

At the end of the Cold War, global powers reached the consensus that the world would be better off with fewer nuclear weapons. That era is now over.

The Wall Street Journal - 2d

Cost of Sizewell C nuclear project expected to reach close to £40bn

Final price tag for building new power plant is likely to be double 2020 estimate

Financial Times - 1d

The criminal question in the coming wave of pro-crypto legislation

The Trump administration and Congress are expected to act quickly on pro-crypto bills, and likely without much focus on cybercrime prevention.

CNBC - 2d

Here Comes the Sun: Ralph Fiennes and more

Actor Ralph Fiennes sits down with Martha Teichner to discuss his latest films “Conclave” and “The Return.” Then, Rita Braver meets artist Noah Verrier, known as a “junk food painter,” who paints ...

CBS News - 3d

O Canada, Come Join Us

Perhaps Trump is not making a threat but offering an opportunity.

The New York Times - 4d

The coming battle between social media and the state

Behind the alignment of X and Meta with Trump is a cold business logic — and a position of weakness rather than strength

Financial Times - 4d

When Carter met Kim - and stopped a nuclear war

The former US president halted a US-North Korea showdown, but was also accused of going rogue.

BBC News - 4d

Where Do Your Spices Come From?

Burlap & Barrel, a spice company that sources directly from farms around the world, has become a secret ingredient used by celebrity chefs and home cooks alike.

The New York Times - 4d

The risk of nuclear war continues to rise

As the world became more dangerous in 2024, the use of its most dangerous weapons has become more likely.

The Hill - 5d

Japan mafia leader pleads guilty in U.S. to nuclear material trafficking

Takeshi Ebisawa allegedly conspired to traffic uranium and plutonium from Myanmar in the belief that Iran would use it for nuclear weapons.

CBS News - 6d

Japanese crime leader pleads guilty in U.S. to trafficking nuclear materials

The leader of a Japanese crime syndicate who was charged by U.S. authorities with trafficking nuclear materials from Myanmar pleaded guilty on Wednesday.

NBC News - 6d

Nuclear energy groups race to develop ‘microreactors’

Companies vie to create small plants for deployment to sites from data centres to oil platforms

Financial Times - 6d

Japanese yakuza leader pleads guilty to trafficking nuclear materials from Myanmar

US authorities charged Takeshi Ebisawa with conspiring to traffic nuclear materials from Myanmar for expected use by Iran in nuclear weapons. A member of the Japanese criminal underworld has ...

The Guardian - 6d

Yakuza leader pleads guilty in New York to trafficking nuclear materials, narcotics charges

A leader of yakuza, a Japanese organized crime syndicate, pleaded guilty in New York to charges of trafficking nuclear materials, prosecutors said.

CNBC - 6d

What comes next for Kamala Harris?

Nii-Quartelai Quartey, author of "Kamala, The Motherland, And Me," joined CBS News to discuss what Kamala Harris will do now as she leaves the vice presidency.

CBS News - Jan. 7

Biden expands wind and solar tax credit to nuclear, hydropower, geothermal energy

The Biden administration on Tuesday finalized a guidance that expands a tax credit that has historically applied only to wind and solar power to a range of other energy technologies. Under a new ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Trudeau's era comes to an end

Yahoo News - Jan. 6

Here Comes the Sun: Paul Mescal and more

Actor Paul Mescal sits down with Seth Doane to discuss his latest film, “Gladiator II.” Then, Lesley Stahl learns how rock climbing can be therapeutic for people with Parkinson’s disease. “Here ...

CBS News - Jan. 5

Cocksure Kim Jong-un is raising the nuclear stakes. Is it time for South Korea to follow suit? | Simon Tisdall

Under Donald Trump, the US may become an unreliable ally. The case is getting stronger for Seoul to build its own deterrent. So-called frozen conflicts can suddenly turn hot without warning. Look ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

Why Notre Dame’s Sugar Bowl Victory Was a Long Time Coming

There’s no doubt the Irish are meeting the goals of head coach Marcus Freeman, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Jan. 4

Jimmy Carter Helped Clean Up Canada’s Chalk River Nuclear Accident

The former American president, who died this week at 100, was among those who came to clean up a partial meltdown at Chalk River, Ontario.

The New York Times - Jan. 4

Nuclear-Energy Stocks Gain After Easing of Hydrogen Tax-Credit Rules

The final rule for clean-hydrogen production would allow some nuclear power plants that are at risk of retirement to produce the gas.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 3

Time runs out on Biden’s aid to Ukraine — and on Putin’s nuclear threats

There probably was less to Russia’s nuclear threats than the Biden administration made of them.

The Hill - Jan. 3

Timeline of New Orleans attack: Suspect's marital, financial woes come into focus

As a portrait begins to emerge of the suspect behind the deadly New Orleans attack, federal investigators have laid out a timeline of events.

ABC News - Jan. 3

Transcript: Climate change is coming for your Bordeaux

Sonja Hutson talks to Will Schmitt and Susannah Savage

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Constellation Inks $1 Billion Nuclear Power Deal

Under the contracts, Constellation will deliver electricity to more than 13 federal agencies.

Inc. - Jan. 2

Here’s How Mike Johnson’s Speakership Bid Could Come Undone

The House must choose a speaker before it can swear in new members and certify Donald J. Trump as the winner of the 2024 presidential election. Last time, it took four days and 15 votes.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

Marvel Rivals Teases Four New Heroes Coming To The Game

The Marvel Universe as we know it started in 1961 with the debut of the Fantastic Four, so it's only fitting that the first post-launch heroes for Marvel Rivals are coming from the first family ...

GameSpot - Jan. 2

China’s Zhangzhou nuclear plant Unit 1 begins commercial operations

Yahoo News - Jan. 2

The coming American labour market shock

Ignore the Fed’s flip-flop and focus on labour dynamics

Financial Times - Jan. 2

The endgame in Ukraine: How the war could come to a close in 2025

Ahead of Trump's second term, talk is turning towards how the conflict might finish - and what it would take from each side

BBC News - Jan. 2

What comes next in New Orleans truck attack investigation

CBS News law enforcement contributor Rodney Harrison breaks down the next steps in authorities' investigation into the New Year's Day truck attack that killed at least 10 people in New Orleans.

CBS News - Jan. 1

Pakistan, India conduct annual exchange of lists of nuclear assets

Pakistan's Foreign Ministry said it has exchanged lists of nuclear facilities with India as part of a bilateral pact that bars them from attacking each other’s nuclear facilities

ABC News - Jan. 1

Pakistan and India conduct annual exchange of lists of nuclear assets under bilateral pact