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Countries Cautiously Weigh A Return to Nuclear Power
Twelve years after the 2011 Fukushima-Daiichi nuclear power plant disaster, Japan is now considering restarting its shuttered nuclear reactors to com…
3 years ago
The Not So Shiny Aluminum in Ford’s New Electric Truck
It takes hundreds of pounds of aluminum to build Ford’s “Truck of the Future,” the electric F-150. A lot of that aluminum comes from a long, complica…
3 years ago
Will The Supreme Court Kill Student Loan Relief?
President Biden’s plan to forgive federal student loan debt for millions of Americans has been frozen since a handful of Republican-led states sued t…
3 years ago
Nigeria Is In Turmoil. Can A New President Fix It?
As Nigerians decide on a new president, the country’s economy is reeling. Nigeria’s public debt is growing, inflation is soaring, and half of adults …
3 years ago
How Does Ukraine Continue to Beat Back Russia?
February 24 marks one year since Russia invaded Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin believed the country’s military would be defeated quickly a…
3 years ago
How Long Will You Have To Wait To Retire?
Around the world, a looming problem is making workers nervous–and angry. People in many countries are living longer, and at some point governments wi…
3 years ago
Team Favorite: The Copper You Need Is Stuck In A 30-Mile Traffic Jam
We’re taking a break for President’s Day here in the US. So here’s one of our favorite stories you might have missed. We’ll be back tomorrow with a n…
3 years ago
Doubts About Biden, Fears About Trump
It’s hard to believe, but the 2024 presidential election is already off and running, and there’s grumbling in both parties. Some Republicans want to …
3 years ago
It’s Really Hard To Help Syria’s Earthquake Victims
The recent earthquakes that devastated Turkey and Syria have left millions of people in desperate need of help. But those seeking to bring food, medi…
3 years ago
Thousands Claim A Blockbuster Drug Gave Them Cancer
In 2020, the enormously popular heartburn medication Zantac was pulled from store shelves after samples were found to contain the probable carcinogen…
3 years ago