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Nuclear energy is having a global revival 40 years after Chernobyl
The 1986 Chernobyl disaster fueled global fears about nuclear power and slowed its development in Europe and elsewhere. Four decades later, however, there's a revival around the world, a trend that has been given a big boost by war in the Middle East.Over 400 nuclear reactors are operational in 31 countries, while about 70 more are under construction. Nuclear power accounts for producing about 10% of the world’s electricity, equivalent to about a quarter of all sources of low-carbon power.
Nuclear reactors have seen steady improvements, adding more safety features... Read More
Asian stocks retreat and oil tops $100 despite fresh records on Wall St
HONG KONG (AP) — Stocks retreated in Asia on Thursday after an initial jump that pushed Japan's Nikkei 225 index above 60,000 for the first time, while oil prices gained as investors reacted to shaky prospects for more talks on ending the war with Iran.U.S. futures also fell back after indexes on Wall Street rallied to records a day earlier, helped by strong corporate earnings.
Markets in Japan and South Korea briefly touched new records, driven by buying of tech shares. Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 lost 1.5% to 58,707.60 after climbing to 60,013.98.
South... Read More
Gilgeous-Alexander scores 37 as the Thunder beat the Suns to go up 2-0 in their 1st-round series
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 37 points and nine assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Phoenix Suns 120-107 on Wednesday night to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round Western Conference playoff series.Gilgeous-Alexander scored 25 points in the series-opening win on Sunday, going 5 for 18 from the field. He bounced back in Game 2 with 13-for-25 shooting after being presented the NBA Clutch Player of the Year trophy before the game.
Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams each added 19 points for Oklahoma City, though Williams left the game in... Read More
Shohei Ohtani's 53-game on-base streak ends as Roberts mulls resting him more often when he pitches
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Shohei Ohtani's career-best 53-game on-base streak ended on a night he pitched six scoreless innings.It's something only Ohtani could achieve, but the two-way superstar could be having games like that a little bit less often.
“I’m focused, as a leadoff hitter, to get on base. As long as I feel good overall, the result will follow," Ohtani said through interpreter Will Ireton. "It hasn’t been the case (lately).”
Before Wednesday's loss to San Francisco, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts made it clear he's committed to... Read More
Mets stop 12-game skid with 3-2 win over Twins as Soto returns but Lindor exits with calf injury
NEW YORK (AP) — Mark Vientos blooped a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning and the New York Mets snapped their 12-game losing streak Wednesday night, beating the Minnesota Twins 3-2 after getting one superstar back only to see another exit with a similar injury.Juan Soto went 1 for 3 with a single and a walk in his return from a strained right calf, but shortstop Francisco Lindor was removed with left calf tightness after laboring around the bases while scoring from first on Francisco Alvarez's go-ahead double in the fourth.
Byron Buxton tied it 2-all with a... Read More
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- Stars and Wild go to OT tied at 3 in Game 3 after Duchene's power-play goal midway through 3rd
- Gilgeous-Alexander scores 37 as the Thunder beat the Suns to go up 2-0 in their 1st-round series
- Shohei Ohtani's 53-game on-base streak ends as Roberts mulls resting him more often when he pitches
- White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami ties MLB rookie record with HR in 5th straight game