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January 30, 2024

North Korea now using AI in nuclear program: report

A new report that analyzed North Korea's AI use found the nation has been developing the technology across industries and is exploring AI-driven military tech.

January 26, 2024

Ukraine to start construction on 4 new nuclear reactors later this year

Ukraine is set to ramp up its nuclear energy production with the construction of four new nuclear power reactors later this year despite its ongoing war with Russia.

January 25, 2024

US military is 'weak,' in danger of not being able to defend national interests: study

The U.S. military's current posture was rated as "weak" for the second year in a row, according to a Heritage Foundation study, with all branches coming in for low marks.

January 5, 2024

North Korea fired 200 artillery rounds near border, violating of 2018 military agreement, South says

South Korea's defense ministry said North Korea violated a 2018 military agreement on Friday when it fired hundreds of artillery rounds along the sea boundary between the sovereign countries.

December 31, 2023

Embattled former Biden official accused in multiple airport thefts ends 2023 free

Embattled former Biden administration official Sam Brinton is ending 2023 without having to serve any jail time despite numerous charges of baggage thefts.

December 8, 2023

We must advance nuclear energy in the US

Recent geopolitical events, from wars in the Middle East and Ukraine to China’s nefarious energy supply chain dominance, make securing our energy future all the more urgent.

November 30, 2023

UN atomic chief backs nuclear power at COP28 as world reckons with proliferation

As demand for electricity surges, the world will need to increase construction of nuclear power plants, according to head of UN nuclear body, Rafael Mariano Grossi.

November 10, 2023

Future of California nuclear plant uncertain 1 year after judge extended operations until 2030

More than a year after California endorsed a proposal to extend the lifespan of its last nuclear power plant, disputes continue to swirl about safety risks and costs.

November 9, 2023

Illinois lawmakers OK new nuclear technology but fail to extend private-school scholarships

The Illinois legislature has voted to allow construction of small modular nuclear reactors beginning in 2026, but failed to take up new legislation on a private school scholarship program.

November 8, 2023

Illinois Senate approves reversal of decades-old nuclear power moratorium

The Illinois state Senate voted Wednesday to lift a moratorium on new nuclear power installments that has been in place for nearly four decades.