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America Is Betting Big on a New Generation of Small Nuclear Reactors

Governments worldwide are racing to develop small modular reactors (SMRs) as part of their plans for a nuclear power renaissance, with significant progress being seen in recent years.

  • U.S. investing heavily in small modular reactors (SMRs)
  • SMRs compact, up to 300 MWe capacity per unit
  • Army leading microreactor development with $2.2B funding

World

Syria's former dictator Bashar Assad was sentenced to death for crimes against his own people. But for many civil war survivors, it's not enough

In July, a Syrian court sentenced former dictator Bashar Assad to death for crimes against his own people. But after 14 years of civil war, many survivors are demanding more when it comes to…

  • Bashar Assad sentenced to death for war crimes
  • Civil war survivor Huda Khayti feels conviction is symbolic
  • Assad remains in Russia, unlikely to be extradited

Culture

John Malkovich Confesses He ‘Didn’t Like’ Doing Movies at First at Telluride Honors: ‘Later, I Fell in Love’

The "Wild Horse Nine" star receives a standing ovation at the film festival The post John Malkovich Confesses He ‘Didn’t Like’ Doing Movies at First at Telluride Honors: ‘Later, I Fell in Love’…

  • John Malkovich received Golden Medallion at Telluride Film Festival.
  • Actor shared story of late arrival on set with Paul Newman.
  • Malkovich later fell in love with filmmaking process.

Health & Medicine

Kenya’s prolonged nurses’ strike: How long must patients pay for govt’s inaction?

Kenya’s prolonged nurses’ strike has reached a point where it can no longer be treated as an ordinary labour dispute. What began as a disagreement over employment terms, the implementation of…

  • Kenya nurses' strike began July 29, 2026, now in sixth week
  • 79 deaths, including 8 maternal, 16 neonatal, and 55 perinatal, reported
  • Government urged to negotiate practical settlement and restore healthcare services

Business

Mombasa Port welcomes massive vessel carrying 3,710 containers

The Port of Mombasa has welcomed MV REN JIAN 15, a Panamax container vessel carrying 3,710 containers destined for the local and transit markets, in a development highlighting the port’s growing role…

  • Panamax vessel MV REN JIAN 15 arrives at Mombasa Port
  • 3,710 containers onboard the massive ship
  • Kenya Ports Authority highlights hydrodynamic design benefits

AI

YANA marks MoltyFoam's next step in AI-driven customer engagement

The best digital experiences often feel less digital than expected. They do not ask customers to understand complicated systems. They simply help people find what they need, ask the right questions and move forward with greater clarity. That is the direction behind YANA, MoltyFoam’s AI-powered sleep and wellness partner.

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