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On Tuesday, Westinghouse announced that it had reached an agreement with the Trump administration that would purportedly see $80 billion of new nuclear reactors built in the US. And the government indicated that it had finalized plans for a collaboration of GE Vernova and Hitachi to build additional reactors. Unfortunately, there are roughly zero details about the deal at the moment.

The agreements were apparently negotiated during President Trump’s trip to Japan. An announcement of those agreements indicates that “Japan and various Japanese companies” would invest “up to” $332 billion for energy infrastructure. This specifically mentioned Westinghouse, GE Vernova, and Hitachi. This promises the construction of both large AP1000 reactors and small modular nuclear reactors. The announcement then goes on to indicate that many other companies would also get a slice of that “up to $332 billion,” many for basic grid infrastructure.

So the total amount devoted to nuclear reactors is not specified in the announcement or anywhere else. As of the publication time, the Department of Energy has no information on the deal; Hitachi, GE Vernova, and the Hitachi/GE Vernova collaboration websites are also silent on it.

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Bundesdigitalminister Wildberger will den FTTH-Ausbau zur Chefsache machen. Doch die Konkurrennz der Telekom hat eigentlich ganz andere Probleme. (Festnetz, DSL)

What are Draconid Meteor Showers? Draconid Meteor Showers, also known as the Giacobinids, are a spectacular celestial event that occurs every October. Named after the constellation Draco, these showers are unique because they are best viewed in the evening rather than the early morning. Why are they special? Unlike other meteor showers, Draconids can produce a dramatic outburst, sometimes with hundreds of meteors per hour. This phenomenon happens when Earth passes through the debris left by Comet 21P/Giacobini-Zinner. When can you see them? Typically, the peak occurs around October 8th or 9th. How to watch? Find a dark spot away from city lights, lie back, and look up. No special equipment needed!

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While the underlying cause or causes of autism spectrum disorder remain elusive and appear likely to be a complex interplay of genetic and environmental factors, President Trump and his anti-vaccine health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.—neither of whom have any scientific or medical background whatsoever—have decided to pin the blame on Tylenol, a common pain reliever and fever reducer that has no proven link to autism.

And now, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the maker of Tylenol, Kenvue and Johnson & Johnson, who previously sold Tylenol, claiming that they have been “deceptively marketing Tylenol” knowing that it “leads to a significantly increased risk of autism and other disorders.”

To back that claim, Paxton relies on the “considerable body of evidence… recently highlighted by the Trump Administration.”

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Joan Kennedy, born Virginia Joan Bennett, is an intriguing figure in American history. Known primarily as the first wife of Senator Ted Kennedy, her life has been marked by both public triumphs and personal struggles. Did you know she was a talented musician, having studied piano at Manhattanville College? Beyond her musical talents, Joan also played a significant role in Ted Kennedy's political campaigns, often seen by his side at numerous events. Despite facing challenges, including a highly publicized divorce and battles with alcoholism, Joan's resilience has been evident. Her story is one of complexity, marked by grace under pressure and a continuous fight for personal redemption.

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