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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued its first commercial nuclear construction permit in almost ten years, marking a significant milestone for the American nuclear energy sector. On March 4, 2026, the commission unanimously approved TerraPower’s application to build the Natrium advanced reactor at the Kemmerer Power Station Unit 1
Recent years have demonstrated that protecting America’s national interests extends far beyond traditional defense perimeters. The security of our nation is deeply intertwined with the infrastructure that provides essential materials for military equipment, communications systems, electrical networks, and emerging energy solutions. Critical minerals such as copper, nickel, and cobalt
A Connecticut-based nonprofit organization has come under fire for allegedly diverting millions of dollars designated for assisting low-income households with winter heating costs toward its own operational budget, according to state officials. The Connecticut Office of Policy and Management revealed that New Opportunities, Inc. misappropriated approximately $2.8
President Donald Trump has launched a military intervention in Venezuela that marks a significant shift in his foreign policy approach. In a surprise operation conducted early Saturday morning, U.S. Special Operations Forces apprehended Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from his residence and transported him to New York via the USS
As 2026 begins, financial observers find themselves examining familiar patterns rather than unprecedented territory. The fundamental challenge remains unchanged: massive global debt levels have transformed the worldwide financial system, its paper currencies, and inflated markets into an inevitable collision course with reality. History demonstrates that debt’s gravitational pull cannot
The world’s oceans contain more than 8,500 shipwrecks classified as potentially polluting wrecks, which experts estimate could harbor up to 20.4 million metric tons of oil and hazardous materials. This environmental threat has largely remained unaddressed despite its significant implications for marine ecosystems and coastal communities worldwide.
A groundbreaking technological advancement from Rice University could potentially resolve America’s critical dependency on China for rare earth elements. James Tour, a chemist and nanotechnologist based in Houston, has developed an innovative extraction method that transforms electronic waste into valuable rare earth metals using flash Joule heating. The process
Recent sanctions imposed by the Trump administration against Russia appear to be strategically aimed at disrupting BRICS unity, particularly targeting the alliance’s core members Russia, India, and China (RIC). Analysis suggests these measures are less about damaging Russia’s economy directly and more focused on leveraging energy politics to
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Monday his intention to broaden the scope of long-range strikes targeting Russian oil refineries, following recent discussions with his military staff. The declaration comes shortly after his appeals to European allies in Britain for enhanced long-range weaponry to alter the war’s trajectory.
In a recent interview with Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com, “The Solari Report” publisher Catherine Austin Fitts discussed her new publication “Plunder” and shared insights on the critical role of precious metals in combating what she describes as an emerging financial control system. Fitts, who has consistently advocated for gold
Goldman Sachs analysts, under the leadership of Noah Poponak, have released their earnings preview for the Aerospace & Defense sector’s third quarter of 2025, highlighting selective opportunities while noting potential risks in certain subsectors. The analysis points to ongoing robust performance in commercial aerospace, spanning both original equipment manufacturing
Recent reports from unnamed U.S. officials indicate that President Trump has authorized the sharing of intelligence with Ukraine to facilitate long-range missile strikes on Russian energy infrastructure. This marks a significant shift in policy, though Russian officials maintain that such intelligence sharing has been ongoing for some time.
