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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved a project based in Florida that uses radioactive waste.

The United States announced that it is investigating China's semiconductor industry.

A top Walt Disney Company executive has provided insight into the cancellation of the Star Wars spin-off series The Acolyte, citing its underperformance in relation to its high production costs. Alan Bergman, Disney Entertainment co-chairman, discussed the decision in a recent interview with Vulture, explaining that while the company was "happy" with the series' performance, it didn't meet the necessary thresholds to justify a second season.

As North Carolina continues to recover from the devastation of Hurricane Helene, families face an ongoing struggle without access to basic necessities like power. This hardship has reignited national debates surrounding energy production, climate change, and the role of government in addressing these challenges. Amid these discussions, President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Chris Wright as Secretary of Energy has become a lightning rod for criticism, largely from those pushing a fear-driven climate agenda.

Ford Motor Co. announced Monday it is donating $1 million and a fleet of vehicles to support President-elect Donald Trump's upcoming January inauguration.

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed British television producer Mark Burnett as the Special Envoy to the United Kingdom, adding another high-profile name to his administration.

The attorneys general of Montana and Wyoming have filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration following its announcement to halt federal coal production in the Powder River Basin. The Basin, which covers 20,000 square miles in northeastern Wyoming and southeastern Montana, accounts for 85% of federal land-produced coal.

North Korea has demonstrated the ability to manufacture ballistic missiles and supply them to Russia for use in Ukraine within a matter of months, according to Jonah Leff, head of Conflict Armament Research (CAR).

The Pentagon is funding companies creating protein alternatives as part of its Distributed Bioindustrial Manufacturing Program (DBIMP).

Japanese auto giants Honda Motor and Nissan Motor are reportedly set to begin negotiations toward a merger, aiming to combine resources and strengthen their position against global electric vehicle (EV) competitors.