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The Biden administration on Wednesday kicked offa $6 billion programdesigned to save nuclear power plants that face closure, as previously reported by theAssociated Press. The funding comes from President Joe Biden’s$1 trillion infrastructure dealand ties into the administration’spush toward clean energy. Owners or operators of nuclear power reactors that are expected to shut down for economic reasons can apply for funding to avoid closing. “U.S. nuclear power plants contribute more than half of our carbon-free electricity, and President Biden is committed to keeping these plants active to reach our clean energy goals,” US Secretary of Energy Jennifer M....

President Joe Biden on Friday officially nominated Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court. If confirmed, Jackson will make history as the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court. Im proud to announce that I am nominating Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve on the Supreme Court. Currently serving on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. “I watched him study and he became my first professional role model....

“America invented the semiconductor, and this law brings it back home.” It costs billions of dollars to build newchip fabrication facilities, called fabs. Intel, in contrast, has chiefly built its own chips. Waning chip manufacturing in the US comes with geopolitical worries. This week, the chip shortage led the US auto industry todrop production of 100,000 vehicles. IBM eventually exited the chipmaking business altogether. “We better get back on it.”...

“The stakes could not have been higher.” The deal will also end a pause on federal student loan repayments that started during the COVID-19 pandemic. The bipartisan deal calls for student loan borrowers to start repaying loans as soon as Aug. 30. The text in the deal prevents the Education Secretary from initiating another pause. The average amount owed is $37,338 and the average monthly payment is $337. What will happen to student loan borrowers with the debt ceiling deal approved?...

The action will affect a wide range of industries – in particular, thetech industry. Biden’s"Promoting Competition in the American Economy" executive orderconsists of 72 directives for federal agencies. “No more tolerance for abusive actions by monopolies,” Biden said in Friday’s press conference. “Capitalism without competition isn’t capitalism. It’s exploitation.” The FTC can file an amended complaint. That’s been an issue for Facebook and Google, among others. Federal lawmakers have also singled out web retailers that run a marketplace where they sell goods alongside other businesses....

That would be one of the biggest investments in manufacturing in American history," Biden said. “And all they’re waiting for is for you to pass this bill. Send it to my desk. I’ll sign it.” Chipmakers and politicians want to boost chipmaking in the US to help restore thecountry’s manufacturing prowess. They also are essential to automobiles, washing machines and just about anything with a battery or power cord. Boosting US chip manufacturing should make supply chains more resilient to protect against political and technical problems....

President Joe Biden will sign on Friday an executive orderprotecting access to reproductive health care, the White House said. This comes two weeks after theSupreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, a 1973 decision guaranteeing a woman’s constitutional rightto have an abortion. The order will direct Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra to ensure FDA-approved abortion pills are “as widely accessible as possible” and protect access tocontraceptivesincludingemergency contraceptionand IUDs. The order will also ensure emergency medical care for anyone who is pregnant or has had a miscarriage or abortion, organize volunteer attorneys to represent patients, providers and third parties seeking or offering reproductive health services, better protect sensitive health information and launch further public education about access to reproductive health care....

President Joe Biden wants net neutrality regulations back on the books. This includes asking the FCC to require broadband companies to provide transparency on pricing. Initially, Biden pledged $100 billion over eight years to check that every American has broadband access. That figure has since beenlowered to $65 billion to match a Republican proposal. The rules wererepealed in 2017 under a Republican-led FCC. Net neutrality protections have enjoyed strong public support....

“I realize that this isn’t all about me,” she said. She has been waiting for more than a month for the committee to hold a vote. “Ms. Sohn has not been forthcoming on this settlement,” Wicker said. “This raises questions as to what else she is not revealing about this litigation.” Sohn testified that the confidential settlement barred her from speaking publicly about details of the settlement. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, a Democrat from Wisconsin, noted the consequences of the process dragging....

Solar panels generally rely on energy coming directly from the sun. But some panels can generate electricity from rays after they bounce off the ground. These panels function best when installed at ground level, absorbing sunlight reflected off the Earth’s surface. Can solar panels save you money? Interested in understanding the impact solar can have on your home? Enter some basic information below, and well instantly provide a free estimate of your energy savings....

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Surely the easy-to-understand economics of the situation would dissuade people from driving like a bat out of hell. Anecdotally, it didn’t. GMC This brings us to the expected hand-wringing about the efficiency of the Hummer EV. GMC A vehicle that, since its introduction, has been the source of rightful hand-wringing. Yes, it’s an electric vehicle, but it’s also not all that efficient. It’s heavy, uses quite a lot of electricity to travel anywhere, and it’s enormous....

said Neil McManus, analyst with Digital Media. Officials at the Big Four are well aware of the need to keep up. More importantly, the service plans to change itspricing model. Each additional hour costs $2.95. While company officials declined to provide specifics, plans for lower pricing for high-frequency users will be a priority. Users will also gain access to a global version of AOL. Currently, America Online leads the Big Four with 4....