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Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 16, 2024 - The quest for fusion energy, a potential solution to global energy challenges, has advanced through innovative approaches to plasma performance prediction. Magnetic confinement fusion reactors rely on intricate systems that confine high-temperature plasma within powerful magnetic fields. While this effort integrates technologies like superconducting magnets and advanced heating devices, understanding and predicting plasma behavior remains a significant scientific challenge. Читать дальше...

Paris (AFP) Dec 17, 2024 - DR Congo on Tuesday filed a criminal case against European subsidiaries of tech giant Apple, accusing them of illegally using "blood minerals" in its supply chain.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo alleges that Apple has bought contraband supplies from the country's conflict-racked east and Rwanda, zones in which the materials are alleged to be mined illegally and then integrated into global supply chains before ending up in tech devices.

No. 21 Memphis will use its full-court press on Saturday to try to shake up a visiting Mississippi State team that ranks among the best at taking care

GMP suggests a listing gain of up to 40 per cent

The Federal Reserve Board has announced an enforcement action against Franklin, Tennessee-based Lineage Financial Network, the bank holding company of Lineage Bank. The Fed said in a Thursday (Dec. 19) press release that the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) separately issued an enforcement action with Lineage Bank in January and that the Fed’s enforcement action is independent of the […]

"On behalf of the community I would like to pass on my thoughts and sympathies to all those affected by the crash and their whānau."

Researchers say warming oceans threaten world’s reefs

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On Bethlehem's Manger Square, Christmas decorations and pilgrims are notably absent for a second wartime festive season in the Israeli-occupied West Bank city.

TSA Administrator David Pekoske warned that a potential U.S. government shutdown could cause extended airport wait times due to staffing issues. Although TSA agents are deemed essential and will work unpaid, increased holiday travel combined with potential worker absences could strain the system. The FAA also faces furloughs, impacting air traffic control and training, potentially mirroring the 2019 shutdown's disruptions.

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“I just hope that the pilot’s family is OK,” a "visibly emotional" Dawkins said.

WIRED is following every copyright battle involving the AI industry-and we've created some handy visualizations that will be updated as the cases ...

Organized retail crime is exploding. What can be done to halt retail theft?

Environment Canada says regions could be hit by yet another powerful storm on Monday night and into Christmas Eve morning so residents should be prepared.

Fans of the Daredevil Netflix TV show have gotten all their come true. Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) will get his Disney Plus multi-season show, with …

Congressional Democrats oppose a proposed government-funding measure after House Republicans earlier agreed on a continuing resolution to avert a federal government shutdown on Friday.

The United States has redefined what qualifies as "healthy" food for the first time in 30 years, striking items like white bread from the list while welcoming nutrient-rich options such as eggs and salmon, officials said Thursday.

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The two leaders have plenty of topics to discuss, according to the Russian president

The rise in crypto heists comes as bitcoin jumped 140% this year to surpass the $100,000 mark.

Sony Group’s long-awaited rise to record highs has emboldened bullish investors and analysts, who see gains extending into 2025 on a robust outlook for video games.

The reality is that not all patients who visit emergency departments truly require emergency care. New research shows that a simple phone call to Healthline prevents close to 23,000 unnecessary emergency department visits each year.

2024 was a departure from the high inflation numbers of just two years ago, but the fight against rising prices is not over. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady looks back on the biggest economic and business stories of the year.