Microsoft is investing $1.6 billion to restart the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania, aiming to provide reliable, carbon-free energy for its data centers and contribute to its climate goals. This move follows similar investments by other Big Tech companies, highlighting the growing role of nuclear power in the fight against climate change.
Boom Supersonic and NASA have released a photo of the XB-1 aircraft, the first civil supersonic jet made in America, during its second supersonic flight over the Mojave Desert. The image, captured using Schlieren photography, reveals the invisible shock waves generated by the aircraft, providing valuable data for the development of quieter supersonic aircraft.
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham defended President Trump's executive orders targeting law firms that represented the president's legal adversaries, saying he hoped they would "pay a price" for their actions. Graham believes these firms were pushing political agendas and aided government power in a way that aimed to destroy Trump's life.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is facing a potential exodus of up to 10,000 workers due to a government-wide cost-cutting initiative offering "voluntary separation incentive payments." Former commissioners expressed concerns about the impact on service delivery and data security, fearing a "total system collapse of social security.
AI-powered voice cloning tools are making it easier for scammers to impersonate loved ones and trick victims into handing over large sums of money, particularly targeting older individuals who may be less familiar with the technology. To protect yourself, create a unique family "safe word" and protocol for verifying identities before transferring any funds.