For the past several months, nuclear startups have been raising big bucks – right Above $1 billion As yet. Their thirst for data centers and power has been a driving force. But recent changes in federal nuclear safety policies could trigger another spike that helps clear the way for faster reactor development, and at the…
U.S. President Donald Trump attends a reception with business leaders during the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF), in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 21, 2026. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters Trump’s latest retreat from a trade war has catalyzed an international asset rally — and revived investors’ talk of “TACO” — “Trump Always Chickens Out.” Speaking to…
Oil prices fell 3% on Thursday after comments from U.S. President Donald Trump calmed fears that an American strike on Iran could be imminent. Brent crude oil futures, the global benchmark, dipped by 2.8%, or $1.87, to settle at $64.63 a barrel. Front-month West Texas Intermediate crude lost $1.79, or 2.9%, to trade at $60.23…
Two top staffers for Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer have reportedly been placed on leave amid an internal investigation into allegations that taxpayers footed the bill for personal trips with family and friends. Chavez-DeRemar’s chief of staff, Jihun Han, and his deputy, Rebecca Wright, were named in a complaint to the Department of Labor (DOL) Office…
A fishing boat navigates around icebergs that broke off from the Jakobshavn Glacier and are floating in Disko Bay on March 10, 2025, in Ilulissat, Greenland. Joe Raedle | Getty Images News | Getty Images Europe spent much of 2025 scrambling to bolster its defenses against Russia — but just a week into the new…
trump administration revealed A new organizational chart for the Energy Department was unveiled this week, eliminating several offices focused on renewable energy while increasing fusion. The shakeup eliminates the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), the Office of Clean Energy Demonstration (OCED), the Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chain, the Office of…
President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed a deal on Monday that will invest billions of dollars in critical minerals projects. The US and Australia together will contribute $3 billion to the projects in the next six months. The governments said the total project pipeline is worth $8.5 billion. As part of…
Gold prices rose to record highs as a U.S. government shutdown began on Wednesday. Chris Mcgrath | Getty Images News | Getty Images Gold prices soared to new highs on Wednesday, as the U.S. government entered its first shutdown in almost seven years after lawmakers failed to reach a deal on government funding. While the…
Kilmar Abrego Garcia walks, as he has been released from the Putnam County Jail in Cookville, Tennessee, U.S., August 22, 2025. Seth Herald | Reuters U.S. immigration officials have notified Kilmar Abrego Garcia of their intent to deport him to Uganda, his attorneys said in a Saturday filing that accuses the government of pressuring Abrego Garcia to…
American border agents discovered more electronic devices during a period of three months, according to new government data. data show US Customs and Border Security, Agency tasked the immigration screening along the US border, discovered 14,899 equipment of international passengers through June between April, an increase of 17% on the previous record high recorded in…
