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☆ How a shuttered power plant in Michigan could pave the way for more nuclear energy
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-03 | by ( Spencer Kimball | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

The Palisades Nuclear Generating Station in Covert, Mich. John Madill | The Herald-Palladium | APThe Palisades Power Plant on the shores of Lake Michigan had become a piece of history, a relic of an era when nuclear energy was viewed as the future. The new technology, which could become the first of its kind on the U.S. grid, promises to speed deployment of nuclear plants in the future. The U.S. and a coalition of more than 20 other countries pledged in December to triple nuclear energy by 2050. But building new nuclear plants is slow and expensive. SMRs are viewed as an important path to expand nuclear power because they promise to reduce capital costs, a major hurdle to building new plants.

Persons: John Madill, Kelly Trice, Holtec, Gretchen Whitmer, Whitmer, Trice, Jennifer Granholm, Kristen Norman, Chris Womack, " Trice, We've Organizations: Herald, Palladium, Palisades Power, Holtec, Department of Energy, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Michigan, Training, Bloomberg, Getty, Rystad Energy, Energy Information Administration, Southern Company, Big Tech, Holtec's SMR Locations: Covert, Mich, Lake Michigan, Covert , Michigan, Grand Rapids, U.S, Michigan, Palisades, Pennsylvania, Florida, Turkey

☆ How Benjamin O. Davis Sr. and Davis Jr. became America’s first Black generals
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-25 | by ( Nicole Chavez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

In 1940, Benjamin O. Davis Sr. became the first Black person to achieve the rank of brigadier general in the US Army. Twenty years after his father made history, Davis Jr. became the first Black brigadier general in the Air Force in 1960. Davis Sr. was born in Washington, DC, less than 20 years after the ratification of the 13th amendment, which abolished slavery. So, Davis Jr. moved alone to Chicago for nearly two years to secure the nomination and his spot at West Point. “So, (the Army) provided no opportunities for African Americans to lead troops, it provided no opportunities before 1940 for African Americans to fly airplanes, there were no African Americans in the Marine Corps,” Moye added.

Persons: Benjamin O, Davis, Davis Jr, “ Davis, ”, J, Todd Moye, “, White, ” Moye, Sr, West Point Davis, Oscar S, De Priest, Illinois, ” “, Doug Melville, ’, America’s, Ben Jr, ” Benjamin O, Simon, Simon & Schuster, Franklin D, Roosevelt, Moye, Army shouldn’t, Harry S, Truman, Melville, Le’Trice Donaldson, ” Donaldson, Bill Clinton, Davis , Jr, ” Clinton, ” Melville Organizations: CNN, US Army, Tuskegee Airmen, Air Force, University of North, Service’s Tuskegee, Guard, 8th US Volunteer Infantry, Army, Army’s, of, 9th Cavalry, Buffalo Soldiers, Army War, Corps, West Point, African, Blacks, Tuskegee Institute, 99th Fighter Squadron, 332nd Fighter Group, Chanute Air Museum, Simon &, Marine Corps, Alabama’s Tuskegee Army, US Air Force, Armed Services, United States Army, United States Air Force, Black, Texas, Corpus Christi, Department of Transportation, Federal Air Marshal Service, America Locations: University of North Texas, Washington ,, Spanish, Philippines, Mexico, American, France, Chicago, West, West Point, Italy, Washington, America, North Africa, Sicily, Vietnam, “

☆ Trump greeted with a mix of applause and audible boos at Iowa college-football game, says report
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-10 | by ( Rebecca Rommen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Trump received a mix of applause and audible boos from the crowd of 61,000 football fans. The former US president, who is embroiled in major legal battles and indictments, was attending the 2023 Cy-Hawk football game. Trump visited Iowa State University, where he flipped burgers, threw a football with fraternity members, and autographed photos and footballs, The Associated Press reported. Former President Donald Trump throws a football to the crowd during a visit to the Alpha Gamma Rho, agricultural fraternity, at Iowa State University before an NCAA college football game between Iowa State and Iowa, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Ames, Iowa. AP Photo/Charlie NeibergallIowa is a key early primary state, and the football game is considered as a crucial campaign stop.

Persons: Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis, Trump, Cy, Jack Trice, Charlie Neibergall, Sen, Joni Ernst, Vivek Ramaswamy, Doug Burgum, Asa Hutchinson, DeSantis, he's, Jeffrey Becker, FiveThirtyEight Organizations: Gov, Republican, Service, New York Times, Iowa State University, Associated Press, Alpha Gamma Rho, Iowa, —, Iowa City, Iowa Hawkeyes, NCAA, Iowa State, AP, Florida Gov, North Dakota Gov, Arkansas Gov, Trump, United, Iowa State Cyclones, USA, Sports Via Reuters, Sports Trump Locations: Florida, Wall, Silicon, Ames , Iowa, Iowa, — Ames, Charlie Neibergall Iowa, state's, Hawkeye

☆ A 'Where's Melania?' banner was flown over an Iowa football stadium just before Trump, DeSantis, and other presidential hopefuls arrived
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-09 | by ( John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

A "Where's Melania?" Melania Trump has been absent from the campaign trail as her husband campaigns for a second term. was flown over the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines. banner inquiring about the whereabouts of former first lady Melania Trump was flown above the Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa. Melania Trump has been virtually absent from the campaign trail, instead remaining in Florida with the couple's son, Barron Trump.

Persons: Cy, Melania Trump, Ron, Saturday's Cy, Donald Trump, Jack Trice, Barron Trump, Trump, Ron DeSantis, Doug Burgum, Asa Hutchinson of, Vivek Ramaswamy Organizations: Iowa, Fair, Service, Iowa Hawkeyes, Iowa State Cyclones, The New York Times, Hawkeye State, Republican Locations: Des Moines, Wall, Silicon, Ames , Iowa, Florida, Hawkeye, Iowa, Govs, North Dakota, Asa Hutchinson of Arkansas

Trump will wade into one of the state's largest sports crowds at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, where Iowa State University will host the University of Iowa. Trump remains far ahead of DeSantis and other rivals in Iowa and nationally. Trump has made a habit of visiting Iowa on the same day as DeSantis, whom Trump treats as his main threat. He was in neighboring South Dakota on Friday night appearing at a state party fundraiser with Gov. Clinton also attended party events with her lesser-known rivals to demonstrate her willingness to undergo the rigor that Iowans typically demand.

Persons: — Donald Trump, Trump, Jack Trice, Ron DeSantis, DeSantis, he's, Doug Burgum, Asa Hutchinson, Vivek Ramaswamy, Kristi Noem, Sen, Hillary Clinton, Clinton, Barack Obama Organizations: DES, Republican, Saturday, Iowa State University, University of Iowa, Florida Gov, Labor, Iowa State Fair, North Dakota Gov, Arkansas Gov, —, White, Iowa Republican Party Lincoln Locations: DES MOINES, Iowa, Ames, DeSantis, Des Moines, Nevada , Iowa, Arkansas, Ohio, South Dakota

☆ Horse racing-Arcangelo wins Belmont Stakes as trainer Jena Antonucci makes history
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-11 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/3] Jun 10, 2023; Elmont, New York, USA; Arcangelo trainer Jena Antonucci (center) hoists the trophy with owner Jon Ebbert (left) and jockey Javier Castellano after winning the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park. Antonucci is the first female trainer to win the race. On the 50th anniversary of Secretariat's spectacular run to complete the Triple Crown, it was Antonucci making history as Arcangelo timed his move to perfection, running away from Bob Baffert-trained National Treasure. Arcangelo covered the 1-1/2 mile test in two minutes, 29.23 seconds, a length and half clear of favourite Fotre. Reporting by Steve Keating in Toronto; Editing by Andrea RicciOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Jena, Jon Ebbert, Javier Castellano, Brad Penner, Read, Bob Baffert, Arcangelo, Tapit Trice, Steve Keating, Andrea Ricci Organizations: Belmont, Triple Crown, Kentucky Derby, Thomson Locations: , New York, USA, Belmont, Elmont , New York, Jena, Kentucky, Toronto

The final leg of horse racing's Triple Crown is set to air today, June 10, with nine horses going to head-to-head at the Belmont Stakes. The Belmont Stakes is the third and final race of the Triple Crown, which also includes the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes. ET; Belmont Stakes post time set for 7:02 p.m. How to watch the Belmont Stakes in the USIn the US, the Belmont Stakes is available to watch on Fox and Fox Sports 1. ET Fox, Fox Sports 1 Belmont Stakes main race June 10, around 7:02 p.m.

Persons: we've, FuboTV, ExpressVPN, Tapit Trice Organizations: Triple, Belmont, Fox, Fox Sports, Triple Crown, Kentucky Derby, Preakness, Hulu, YouTube, Belmont Stakes, Express, Forte Locations: Elmont , New York

☆ Belmont Stakes in jeopardy as wildfire smoke shrouds US cities
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-09 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —This year’s Belmont Stakes is under threat as wildfire smoke originating from Canada continues to spread across the US. The New York Racing Association (NYRA) postponed Thursday’s schedule at Belmont Park and said racing would only be authorised if conditions improved. Parts of the East Coast are expected to continue to suffer poor air quality until at least the weekend. How to watchThe Belmont Stakes will take place on Saturday at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. The win made Baffert the winningest trainer in Preakness Stakes history, having now had eight horses win the race.

Persons: ”, David O’Rourke, “ NYRA, Brad Penner, Kathy Hochul, ” Hochul, Tapit Trice, Forte, Angel of, Bob Baffert’s Organizations: CNN, New York Racing Association, Belmont, Animals, PETA, Reuters Horse, Triple Crown, Kentucky Derby, Preakness, Fox, NBC, Kentucky Horse Racing Commission Locations: Canada, Elmont , New York, East, New York, Belmont

If you're aiming to watch the Kentucky Derby live, we've got you covered with complete details on how to catch all the action on TV or online. US viewers can watch Kentucky Derby coverage on NBC, NBCSports.com, and Peacock, starting with a series of early races at 12 p.m. ETThis year's race will be the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. How to watch the Kentucky Derby in the USYou can watch the Kentucky Derby on NBC, NBCSports.com, and Peacock Premium. Kentucky Derby scheduleEvent Day and time Channel Kentucky Derby undercard May 6, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

☆ Horse racing-Kentucky Derby goes on after four horse deaths at facility
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-04 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/2] May 3, 2023; Louisville, KY, USA; A horse walks on Churchill Downs' backside Wednesday morning May 3, 2023, in Louisville, Ky. Mandatory Credit: Matt Stone-USA TODAY SportsMay 4 (Reuters) - A series of horse deaths at Churchill Downs cast a shadow over the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby, which kicks off the prestigious Triple Crown thoroughbred racing series on Saturday. Churchill Downs on Thursday handed an indefinite suspension to Saffie Joseph, Jr., who trained two of the horses that died, Parents Pride and Chasing Artie. The suspension forced another derby entrant, Joseph-trained Lord Miles, to scratch from Saturday's race. "And then Tapit Trice isn't super quick but hopefully he can get into the first turn, save some ground, get in a good position.

☆ For 60 years, the US Navy has been training dolphins and sea lions to keep rivals away from its most sensitive hardware
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-29 | by ( Gidget Fuentes | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +16 min

The US Navy has been training dolphins and sea lions to detect undersea threats since the 1960s. A US Navy trainer with a Mark 5 Marine Mammal sea lion in Key West in October 1990. The program worked with sharks, rays, and sea turtles but settled on dolphins and sea lions. US NavyThe Navy Marine Mammal Program's budget for 2023 provides $40 million for "food, medicine, veterinary care, husbandry, and facilities," Wilson said. A US Navy sea lion jumps into a riverine command boat during a mine-countermeasures exercise in Bahrain in November 2014.

☆ Brock Purdy: From 'Mr. Irrelevant' to beating the NFL's GOAT
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-15 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

And this bull is now a steer, so he’s irrelevant. Justin Casterline/Getty ImagesWhen Purdy was selected by the 49ers – and that famous red and white jersey was brought out with “Mr. Irrelevant” celebrations began in 1976, when former 49ers receiver Paul Salata founded “Irrelevant Week” in Newport Beach, California. Purdy celebrates at midfield after the Iowa State Cyclones defeated the Oklahoma State Cowboys 24-21 at Jack Trice Stadium on October 23, 2021 in Ames, Iowa. “I’ve tried to keep myself from being surprised about Brock Purdy years ago because nothing surprises me anymore with him.”

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