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Nuclear June 14, 2023

US energy regulators spend $26M to find communities willing to temporarily store highly radioactive waste

Millions of dollars are being spent by the U.S. Energy Department to find areas willing to accept a temporary federal site that will store highly radioactive spent fuel.

Japan June 13, 2023

Japan’s Fukushima nuclear plant conducts tests to release treated radioactive wastewater into sea

Japan has begun a testing phase in a plan to discharge treated radioactive wastewater from the wrecked Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the sea.

Belarus June 13, 2023

Belarus' president says he won't hesitate to use Russian nuclear weapons if his country faces aggression

Alexander Lukashenko, the president of Belarus, says his country will not hesitate to use Russian nuclear weapons if they face aggression from other countries.

Joe Biden June 2, 2023

Non-binary ex-Biden official Sam Brinton arrested for yet another baggage theft

Non-binary former Department of Energy nuclear official Sam Brinton, who was charged in two luggage theft cases last year, was arrested again this week.

Digital Originals May 31, 2023

Next generation arms race could cause 'extinction' event akin to nuclear war, pandemic: tech chief

Artificial intelligence could lead to extinction and should be a global priority on the scale of nuclear war and pandemics, Center for AI Safety chief Dan Hendrycks said.

Joe Biden May 25, 2023

Biden admin hired former leader of anti-Catholic group at center of LA Dodgers Pride Night controversy

Sam Brinton, the former Biden official arrested for multiple baggage thefts, once led the D.C. chapter of the drag group that was invited to a Los Angeles Dodgers "Pride Night."

CRIME May 19, 2023

Sam Brinton's latest arrest involves alleged theft of Tanzanian fashion designer's clothes, lawyer says

A lawyer for a Tanzanian fashion designer said police arrested former senior Department of Energy official Sam Brinton this week based on information he shared.

Ukraine May 10, 2023

Russia plans to relocate 2,700 Ukrainian staff members from the largest nuclear plant in Europe

Around 2,700 staff members at the Zaporizhzhia facility in Russia-occupied southern Ukraine may be relocated. Russia warned of a “catastrophic lack of qualified personnel" at the plant.

New Mexico May 9, 2023

Nuclear Regulatory Commission begins inspecting New Mexico uranium facility following incident in April

The NRC has begun a special inspection at the Urenco USA uranium enrichment facility in southeastern New Mexico after an incident in April sparked safety concerns.

Georgia May 2, 2023

Georgia nuclear plant's 4th reactor one step closer to generating electricity

A Georgia nuclear plant slated to reach commercial operation by the end of June has successfully completed a key testing phase for its fourth reactor.

US May 1, 2023

Texas city holds week-long nuclear training exercise led by FBI, involving military

FBI Houston said a weeklong multi-agency nuclear incident training exercise will include military personnel and aircraft but will not pose a risk to residents of the Texas city.