Energy Department Says Advanced Nuclear Reactor First to Reach Critical Milestone

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Energy Department says a small nuclear reactor under development at a national lab has reached a crucial milestone that could allow it to produce electricity within a few years. The microreactor being developed by Antares Nuclear Inc. at the Idaho National Lab reached “criticality” on Thursday, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said. …

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The Iranian Revolution, In Black-And-White

Thirty years after it began, the story of the Iranian revolution is now being retold in an intriguing way. It’s a remarkable tale of survival from the perspective of one remarkably talented woman … a woman our Serena Altschul has been to meet: So what do you do with a black-and-white, French-language animated feature film …

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Rhode Island judge refers DOJ lawyers for possible discipline over handling of transgender care investigation

Washington — A federal judge in Rhode Island referred Justice Department lawyers for possible discipline on Friday over their handling of an investigation into transgender youth care at a hospital in the state, after previously finding that the lawyers misled the court and withheld information. The referral came after U.S. District Judge Mary McElroy quashed …

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Putin sees “no point” in meeting with Zelenskyy to discuss ending war

Russian President Vladimir Putin said he sees “no point” in meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in an effort to end the war with Ukraine. On Thursday, Zelenskyy wrote a letter to Putin, the first public message he has sent to the Russian leader since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, in which he criticized …

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Here are 3 places to earn 4% on your money starting this June

Savers can still earn a sizable return on their money now, as long as they keep it in the right type of account. Jenner Images/Getty Images In today’s high-rate and inflationary economic environment, there are plenty of ways to spend your money. With inflation at its highest point since 2023, high interest rates frozen since …

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