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December 13, 2022

US scientists produce first successful nuclear fusion reaction resulting in net energy gain

Energy officials announced Tuesday that scientists at a California laboratory had produced the first successful nuclear fusion reaction resulting in net energy gain.

December 10, 2022

Sam Brinton, nonbinary Biden official, stole jewelry worth $1,700 in second luggage theft: police

The Biden administration official who made headlines for being gender-fluid is facing an additional 10 years in prison for allegedly stealing a bag worth $3,670 in Las Vegas.

December 9, 2022

Nonbinary Biden official Sam Brinton accused of grand larceny amid separate theft charges

Sam Brinton, the nonbinary Energy Department official who leads nuclear waste policy, was charged with grand larceny of an item valued between $1,200 and $5,000 this week.

December 2, 2022

Biden admin won't say if nonbinary official charged with stealing woman's luggage still getting paid

The Department of Energy wouldn't clarify whether it is still paying Sam Brinton, the nonbinary official overseeing nuclear waste policies, after Brinton was charged with theft.

December 1, 2022

Russia accuses US of 'direct' participation in Ukraine war, but Lavrov open to talks

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused the U.S. of being "directly" involved in the war in Ukraine but said Moscow was open to talks.

November 29, 2022

Russia delays nuclear arms talks with United States due to tensions over Ukraine, differences in approach

Russia has delayed a round of nuclear arms talks scheduled for this week with the United States due to tensions over Ukraine and differences in approach.

November 28, 2022

Nonbinary Biden nuclear official charged with stealing woman's luggage at airport

Sam Brinton, an Energy Department official dealing with nuclear waste, was charged last month with stealing a luggage worth thousands of dollars at a Minnesota airport.

November 20, 2022

Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant rocked by 'powerful explosions,' UN nuclear agency says

The International Atomic Energy Agency said that "powerful explosions" rocked Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, causing damage to some buildings.

November 18, 2022

Australia committed to building sub fleet powered by US nuclear tech despite criticism from France

Australia's prime minister is still looking to build a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines despite criticism from France. President Macron says the plan will antagonize China.

November 18, 2022

North Korea test launches ballistic missile capable of striking anywhere in US

North Korea test launched an intercontinental ballistic missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead and with a range that could strike anywhere on the U.S.'s mainland.