Ukraine April 27, 2023 Putin's troops fortify Zaporizhzhia nuclear reactors as Russia grows worried over Ukrainian offensive The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant is once again becoming a chief concern for defense officials as Russian forces fortify its nuclear reactors with "sandbag fighting positions" in preparation for a Ukrainian counteroffensive.
Ukraine April 26, 2023 China to send peace envoy to Ukraine, Xi tells Zelenskyy in call Chinese President Xi Jinping told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that he would send a peace envoy to the war torn nation as Russian continues its brutal assault in a call Wednesday.
CRIME April 18, 2023 Non-binary ex-Biden official Sam Brinton agrees to undergo mental health evaluation in baggage theft case Sam Brinton, who made headlines last year as one of the first-ever non-binary federal officials, agreed to have a mental health evaluation as part of a baggage theft case.
Europe April 17, 2023 United States agrees to help finance Poland's nuclear energy plan Two United States financial institutions agreed to help finance a nuclear energy plan in Poland. Poland is moving toward renewable and noncarbon energy.
Russia April 14, 2023 Belarusian air force crews complete tactical nuclear weapon training as part of Russian plan Russia plans to deploy tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus as fighting in Ukraine continues. Belarusian air force crews recently completed training for using the weapons.
CRIME April 14, 2023 Non-binary ex-Biden energy official escapes jail time in luggage grand larceny case Non-binary former Biden energy official Sam Brinton escaped jail time in a Las Vegas grand larceny case stemming from a July 2022 airport theft.
Germany April 12, 2023 German government dismisses calls to delay the shutdown of country's last 3 nuclear power plants The last three nuclear power plants in Germany are set to be shut down this week. The country's government dismissed calls by opposing politicians to delay the shutdown.
California April 12, 2023 Lawsuit seeks to close California’s last nuclear power plant An environmental group filed a lawsuit to close California’s last nuclear power plant. The lawsuit would block PG&E’s efforts to extend the plant’s operating licenses.
Asia April 7, 2023 South Korea, Japan, US call for more support to curb North Korea’s growing nuclear arsenal Japan, South Korea, and the U.S. are calling for more international support to stop North Korea from acquiring more resources for its nuclear program.
China March 30, 2023 China claims to support destruction of nuclear weapons, despite ramping up production Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokeswoman Mao Ning claimed the country is a proponent of nuclear disarmament despite its rapidly expanding nuclear program.
Russia March 28, 2023 US stops sharing nuke data with Russia over Moscow’s noncompliance with New START treaty, officials say The United States is no longer sharing nuclear information with Russia following Russian President Vladimir Putin to suspend his country's participation in the New START Treaty.