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New wave of smaller, cheaper nuclear reactors sends US states racing to attract the industry

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — With the promise of newer, cheaper nuclear power on the horizon, U.S. states are vying to position themselves to build and supply the industry’s next generation as policymakers consider expanding subsidies and paving over regulatory obstacles. Advanced reactor designs from competing firms are filling up the federal government’s regulatory pipeline as

Aho, Hall score in 2nd period as Hurricanes beat Canadiens 4-1 for 10th win in 12 games :: WRALSportsFan.com

By Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Sebastian Aho and Taylor Hall scored 2:24 apart in the second period, and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the slumping Montreal Canadiens 4-1 on Friday night. Jackson Blake had a goal and two assists, Andrei Svechnikov also scored, and Seth Jarvis had two assists for Carolina in its 10th

LSU and Aneesah Morrow topple NC State in Sweet 16 meeting :: WRALSportsFan.com

By Brian Murphy, WRAL LSU Tigers 80 North Carolina State Wolfpack 73 Final North Carolina State players react after their loss to LSU in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 28, 2025, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak) Aneesah Morrow scored 30 points and grabbed 19 rebounds as third-seeded LSU

Women’s NCAA Tournament: Duke’s defense dominates in Sweet 16 victory over rival UNC :: WRALSportsFan.com

By Brian Murphy, WRAL North Carolina Tar Heels 38 Duke Blue Devils 47 Final Duke guard Vanessa de Jesus (2) lays in a basket as North Carolina forward Maria Gakdeng (5) defends during the first half in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 28, 2025, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch

Elon Musk sells X to his own xAI for $33 billion in all-stock deal

Elon Musk has sold social media site X to his own xAI artificial intelligence company in a $33 billion all-stock deal, the billionaire announced on Friday. Both companies are privately held, which means they are not required to disclose their finances to the public. Musk said in a post on X that the move will

Convicted of bilking investors, Nikola founder and Trump donor gets a presidential pardon

Trevor Milton, the founder of electric vehicle start-up Nikola who was sentenced to prison last year for fraud, was pardoned by President Donald Trump, the White House confirmed Friday. The pardon of Milton, who was sentenced to four years in prison for exaggerating the potential of his technology, could wipe out hundreds of millions of

Record-setting Tide stands between Duke and San Antonio :: WRALSportsFan.com

By Ryan Bisesi, WRAL multiplatform producer Duke’s battle-tested resume gained another bullet point Thursday night. The Blue Devils were rarely threatened during ACC play, but are coming up with answers to every challenge thrown their way so far in March. A spirted comeback effort wasn’t enough for Arizona to dismount Duke from its heavyweight status

Utah bans fluoride in public drinking water, a first in the US

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah has become the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, pushing past opposition from dentists and national health organizations who warn the move will lead to medical problems that disproportionately affect low-income communities. Republican Gov. Spencer Cox signed legislation Thursday barring cities and communities from deciding whether

Chad Duncan, Masanori Toguchi to be inducted into NCADA Hall of Fame this weekend

Two longtime athletic administrators in North Carolina will be inducted into the N.C. Athletic Directors Association Hall of Fame this weekend. Chad Duncan and Masanori Toguchi will be the newest members of the Hall of Fame. Both Duncan and Toguchi will be recognized at the NCADA Conference Banquet on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. at the

The 2025 HighSchoolOT All-State Girls Swimming & Diving Team

The fifth-annual HighSchoolOT girls swimming & diving all-state team features 26 swimmers making at least a second appearance on the team, including one that is now an eight-time selection and six-time first teamer (Green Hope’s Mere Whelehan). The all-state team is based on either N.C. High School Athletic Association or the N.C. Independent Schools Athletic