Major companies including Google, Amazon, Meta, and others pledged to support tripling nuclear energy capacity by 2050, as organized by the World Nuclear Association. Anti-nuclear groups such as Greenpeace advocate for sustainable energy alternatives, citing the safety concerns and high costs of nuclear power. (UPI)
Researchers in Spain discovered the earliest known facial bones in Western Europe, dating back 1.1 to 1.4 million years. The hominin, nicknamed Pink, was found at the Atapuerca site and marks a new chapter in human evolution in Europe, potentially indicating early human settlement in the region. (CBS News)
Tesla vehicles, dealerships, and charging stations across the U.S. have been targeted by vandals and protesters since Elon Musk became involved in the U.S. government. Recent incidents occurred in Massachusetts and Seattle. Trump says anyone using violence against Tesla will “go through hell.” (ABC News)
Canada and the EU imposed retaliatory tariffs on billions of dollars worth of U.S. goods in response to Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs. China is also preparing to retaliate. These actions could lead to a global trade war, impacting economic growth and causing market instability. U.S. automakers’ profitability may be affected. (NBC News)
The Trump administration plans to reconsider the scope of the Clean Water Act, potentially reducing protections for wetlands and other water bodies. This move aims to address concerns from farmers and limit federal interference, following a Supreme Court decision that scaled back federal regulations on waterways. (AP)