Energy chief envisions US nuclear renaissance: restoring ‘pit’ production, localizing nuke power

In a wide-ranging interview last week, Energy Secretary Chris Wright discussed how the U.S. can bring nuclear power to the fore for both energy and defense purposes, starting with rebooting otherwise dormant “pit” production. Under the first Trump administration, the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) sought to meet the Pentagon’s goal of manufacturing 80 such…

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‘Astroturf’: Critics speculate Tesla protests are not a grassroots movement, but carefully organized campaign

Protests unfolded outside of Tesla showrooms across the country this weekend over Elon Musk’s role helping lead President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency, sparking questions to fly as to who is funding the purported “grassroots” demonstrations.  “Who is funding and organizing all these paid protests?” Musk posted to X early Sunday morning, accompanied by…

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The 50 best Amazon Big Spring Sale deals under $100

The see-through Beats Studio Buds Plus are an even better buy at $99.95. From the Apple Watch Series 10 and Samsung’s new Galaxy S25 to the top-of-the-line Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra, Amazon’s Big Spring Sale has brought steep discounts on some of our favorite gadgets. There’s just one problem: a large chunk of them will set…

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