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U.S. Fusion Energy Advances With Two Major Reports Demonstrating Public-Private Collaboration
October 2025 is emerging as a potential turning point for the U.S. fusion energy industry as both the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the bipartisan Commission on the Scaling of Fusion Energy (Commission) have released major reports focused on...
U.S. Revives Railgun Dream? Hypersonic Electromagnetic Weapon Targets Golden Dome, Guam Defense As China, Japan Surge Ahead
Years after the US formally abandoned its electromagnetic railgun project, US-based defense contractor General Atomics has pitched a multi-mission railgun system that could be specifically tailored for air and missile defense applications,...
Mitsubishi, Toshiba eyed for $550 billion Japan-U.S. deal
Japan and the United States unveiled a joint investment framework totaling $550 billion (80 trillion yen) on Oct. 28 alongside the Tokyo summit between Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and U.S. President Donald Trump. The initiative, proposed by...
Prices are rising, but so is the demand for square footage - Real estate market is stabilizing, Montenegro is still on the map of foreign investors
While the data for the third quarter of this year are awaited, Monstat`s statistics for the second month show that the average price per square meter in new buildings was EUR 2,201. Compared to the same period last year, this is a growth of 21%,...
U.S. News Reveals 2026 Best Elementary and Middle Schools Rankings
Mathematics, reading performance of public schools analyzed at the state and district levels. WASHINGTON, Oct. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in education rankings, today released the 2026 Best Elementary...
S. Korea's GDP Expands 1.2 Pc In Q3 Fastest Growth In 6 Quarters
(MENAFN- IANS) Seoul, Oct 28 (IANS) The South Korean economy expanded at the fastest pace in 1 1/2 years in the third quarter, supported by solid exports and rising private consumption, central bank data showed on Tuesday.Real gross domestic...
How big a difference will Ohio’s property tax proposals make?
Ohio lawmakers have been busy this month working on property tax reforms. It’s notable for an issue both complicated theoretically and challenging politically. The recent flurry of activity comes thanks, in part, to a campaign to abolish property...
Republican State Sen. Brenton Awa to run for U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda's seat
Republican state Sen. Brenton Awa announced his run for Congress on Monday, putting him in the race for the second congressional district against incumbent Rep. Jill Tokuda, a Democrat. Awa announced his run on his Instagram account and said his...
How a Ford pickup truck could become key to Japan’s plan to woo Trump
While Japan is known for its compact vehicles, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi presented a different image to build rapport with visiting U.S. President Donald Trump this week. She strategically placed U.S.-made cars, including an enormous American...
Trump meets Japan's first female prime minister
US President Donald Trump is meeting with Japan's newly elected, ultraconservative leader in Tokyo during one of the busiest days of his Asia trip, the itinerary of which includes speaking to U.S. troops aboard an aircraft carrier and mingling...
Men’s Stylish Sneakers That Blend Comfort, Durability & Everyday Fashion
Amazon introduces a flexible assortment of men's sneakers that combine comfort and performance with cool style without hassle. So, should you want sporty shoes to take to the gym or go out and wear lace-ups, the shoes are designed to be worn all...
New construction boom in suburbs as many struggle to buy a home
By Molly Manning VCU Capital News Service RICHMOND — The Virginia real estate market still reflects the impacts of the homebuying boom five years ago, as a result of many working from home and all-time low mortgage rates. kAmx?E6C6DE C2E6D 2?5...
Japan’s Nikkei and Topix dropped as investors waited for the Trump‑Takaichi meeting
Markets in Japan finally lost steam on Tuesday, just as global investors turned their attention to an upcoming meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae. Trump landed in Tokyo on Monday and met with Emperor...
Why Ireland’s new leftist president matters — but maybe only a little
In the same week that violent anti-immigrant riots broke out in the western suburbs of Dublin, voters in the Republic of Ireland overwhelmingly elected Catherine Connolly, an independent leftist who has been strongly critical of Israel, the U.S....
US Senator Sanders challenges Bezos, Amazon on automation's job impacts
By Greg Bensinger SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) -U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders on Tuesday called on Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos to account for what the Vermont independent said were hundreds of thousands of potential lost jobs due to automation. “If...
US Senator Sanders challenges Bezos, Amazon on automation’s job impacts
By Greg Bensinger SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) -U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders on Tuesday called on Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos to account for what the Vermont independent said were hundreds of thousands of potential lost jobs due to automation. “If...
Readers sound off on Trump’s ballroom, Canada’s tariff dig and supporting Cuomo
Costly construction for a ballroom barely used Staten Island: The president took it upon himself to renovate a portion of the White House, a property that is owned by the National Park Service and is a National Heritage Site. There are 1,179 days...
The Health Wrap: public health fights back, rating our institutions and wellbeing – and music’s therapeutic powers
Various ways that political leaders, medical journals and others are fighting back against the Trump Administration’s assaults on science are detailed below in The Health Wrap. Dr Lesley Russell also reports on promising new research in a range of...
Power, gold and guns shape Mali’s uncertain future
Military juntas, foreign mercenaries and resource rivalries now define the Sahel’s shifting geopolitical order. A mine worker hammers a large ingot of gold in Loulo, Mali. The country is Africa’s second-largest producer of the precious metal, and...
Availability of Housing Identified as Barrier to Growth in Ohio County
photo by: Metro Creative WHEELING — If developers build new housing in the Ohio Valley, will new residents choose to come live here rather than Pittsburgh or Washington County, Pennsylvania? A panel of local leaders recently discussed the issue...