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U.S. Department of Energy Outlines 2024 Fusion Energy Strategy to Boost Domestic Industry

U.S. Department of Energy Outlines 2024 Fusion Energy Strategy to Boost Domestic Industry

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has established its Fusion Energy Strategy for 2024, aiming to support the commercialization of fusion energy and enhance domestic capabilities within the global fusion industry. This strategy is part of a broader international trend where countries like the United Kingdom and China, along with European institutions, are treating fusion as a significant industrial, workforce, and supply-chain agenda. The DOE's initiative recognizes that the development of a fusion industry extends beyond the construction of commercial fusion power plants. It encompasses a wide range of needs, including complex components, specialized materials, engineering services, research partnerships, manufacturing capabilities, skilled personnel, investment, legal advice, and robust supply chains. The strategy emphasizes that these needs are growing as fusion companies transition from laboratory experiments to prototype systems, demonstration facilities, and eventual commercial deployment. The U.S. ...
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Global bond yields hit 2008 highs, raising stakes for big borrowers

Global bond yields hit 2008 highs, raising stakes for big borrowers

By Tom Westbrook and Amanda Cooper SINGAPORE/LONDON, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Government borrowing costs hit their highest since the 2008 financial crisis on Tuesday, with 10-year U.S.
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US court dismisses 4chan's case against Britain's media regulator

US court dismisses 4chan's case against Britain's media regulator

Sept 16 (Reuters) - U.S. internet forums 4chan and Kiwi Farms' lawsuit against Britain's media regulator Ofcom has been dismissed by a court in Washington DC, which said it did not have jurisdiction to rule on the matter.
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Why IBM Spent Heavily on a Bet Nobody Else Would Make

Why IBM Spent Heavily on a Bet Nobody Else Would Make

While rivals chase quarterly AI gains, IBM is spending over $10 billion on a long-term quantum computing gamble that could redefine the industry.
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Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Accused of Aiding Beijing's Geopolitical Goals Through Opaque Financial Dealings

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Accused of Aiding Beijing's Geopolitical Goals Through Opaque Financial Dealings

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Accused of Aiding Beijing's Geopolitical Goals Through Opaque Financial Dealings
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Marine Le Pen Leads Polls for 2027 French Presidential Election, Signaling Shift Away from Political Center

Marine Le Pen Leads Polls for 2027 French Presidential Election, Signaling Shift Away from Political Center

Marine Le Pen, head of France's Rassemblement National party, is currently leading in the polls for the 2027 French presidential election. Recent polling data places her between 33 and 36 percent in first-round voting scenarios, depending on the candidate field. This strong position suggests she is likely to reach the second round in first place. Le Pen has been actively working to rebrand her party, moving away from the 'political outlier' image of the old National Front, previously led by her father, Jean-Marie Le Pen. Her current campaign focuses on issues such as immigration, purchasing power, security, housing, and the perceived loss of national control. She advocates for 'national priority,' proposing that French citizens receive preferential treatment in areas like housing, welfare, and public-sector employment. This strategy aims to appeal to voters who feel that successive governments have failed to address their concerns regarding immigration and living standards. The political landscape in Franc...
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Chihuahua state police helicopter ambushed, officer critically wounded

Chihuahua state police helicopter ambushed, officer critically wounded

A state police officer was critically wounded when a police helicopter was attacked in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico.
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How Son House Vanished From the Blues and Returned Two Decades Later

How Son House Vanished From the Blues and Returned Two Decades Later

Explore the life and legacy of Delta blues icon Son House, whose raw, powerful music vanished for decades only to be rediscovered and influence generations.
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Frontier Airlines Initiates First South American Routes from Orlando to Colombia

Frontier Airlines Initiates First South American Routes from Orlando to Colombia

Frontier Airlines Initiates First South American Routes from Orlando to Colombia
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Anthropic signs first Australia data centre agreement

Anthropic signs first Australia data centre agreement

SYDNEY, Sept 16 (Reuters) - AI giant Anthropic signed its first data centre lease agreement in Australia, two people familiar with the deal said, capitalising on a favourable political environment and abundant renewable resources to secure capacity at what would be one of the world's largest
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Ørsted Wins Tax Dispute with Danish Authorities Over British Wind Farms

Ørsted Wins Tax Dispute with Danish Authorities Over British Wind Farms

Ørsted Wins Tax Dispute with Danish Authorities Over British Wind Farms
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Uranium mines pose first test for state-recognized Mount Taylor cultural landscape in New Mexico

Uranium mines pose first test for state-recognized Mount Taylor cultural landscape in New Mexico

Native communities in northwest New Mexico are concerned about the potential harm to Mount Taylor from resumed uranium mining