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President-elect Donald Trump ran on a promise to “drill, baby, drill” in his second term in office, reflecting his continued support of the fossil fuel industry. His stance on nuclear energy, however, is murky. What Happened: Following his 2016 election win, Trump called for efforts to...

Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) has reportedly hit a roadblock in its plans to construct a nuclear-powered AI data center in the U.S. The discovery of a rare bee species on the proposed site has disrupted the project. What Happened: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg had planned to collaborate with an...

Once sidelined in favor of renewable sources, Goldman Sachs analysts suggest we are in the “early stages of nuclear renaissance in the U.S.” Growing support from governments and major investments from tech giants like Microsoft Corp. (NYSE:MSFT), Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN), and...

Oklo Inc (NYSE:OKLO) co-founder and CEO Jacob DeWitte believes Alphabet Inc’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) nuclear deal with Kairos Power this week is just the tip of the iceberg for nuclear power startups looking to team up with big tech companies. What To Know: Tuesday on CNBC’s...

Oklo Inc (NYSE:OKLO) shares popped in afternoon trading Monday after Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) announced intentions to purchase power from small modular reactor (SMR) developer Kairos Power. What Happened: Google on Monday said it would purchase power from a fleet of SMRs made by...

In a recent development, a prominent Russian foreign policy hawk has called for a more assertive nuclear stance towards the West. He suggests that Russia should openly express its readiness to use nuclear weapons against countries that support NATO aggression in Ukraine. What Happened: Sergei...

Nano Nuclear Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:NNE) shares are trading higher on Wednesday. According to Benzinga Pro, Nano Nuclear Energy stock gained more than 52% in the past year. On Wednesday, Rwanda announced an agreement with the company, to advance nuclear energy development through mini-reactors in the...

Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to reflect that Benzinga contacted Nano Nuclear for comment but did not receive a response. Nano Nuclear Energy Inc (NASDAQ:NNE) went public in May and has since accrued a market capitalization of over $500 million. The company’s share price...

Big tech companies are considering a significant shift in their energy sources to fuel the AI boom, with a potential move towards nuclear power. This move, while beneficial for the companies, has raised concerns about its impact on the grid and the environment. What Happened: Tech giants such as...

Tensions between the U.S. and Russia continue to escalate with reports of nuclear-powered devices being developed by the European nation. Russian President Vladimir Putin may have escalated tension with a potential warning shot to the U.S. and Western nations. What Happened: It has been over two...

In the midst of escalating tensions with the West, Russia’s military announced a successful test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile from their latest nuclear submarine. What Happened: As reported by Politico, the Russian military has confirmed the successful launch of a...

North Korea has conducted a tactical nuclear strike drill, launching two ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan, according to a state media report. In response to the deployment of U.S. strategic bombers to the Korean Peninsula for an exercise alongside South Korea, a test was carried out, as...

A concept for an AI-navigated aircraft that can accommodate as many as 5,000 passengers for an indefinite duration in flight has been presented by a Yemeni engineer. This innovative proposal utilizes nuclear power to fuel the aircraft's engines, providing a potentially limitless energy source....

During the first year of former President Donald Trump’s time in the White House, the possibility of nuclear war loomed, an event that the 45th president preemptively denied during an interview in April. Despite Trump’s denying the bombshell revelation before the allegations were made...

In response to the passage of nuclear power legislation, the stock prices of uranium exploration, extraction, and processing companies have been rising sharply. The Global X Uranium ETF (ARCA: URA) has skyrocketed by 10% over the past three trading sessions, as the U.S. government intends to...