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07/13/2026 · Boones Mill
Trump-Era Program Speeds Testing of New Nuclear Reactor Designs
A federal program established during the Trump administration has compressed the approval timeline for experimental nuclear reactors. Valar Atomics activated its prototype reactor in Utah in June, one of several companies moving through the accelerated process.
Senate votes to restrict Trump's military authority over Iran
The Senate voted to constrain President Trump's ability to conduct military operations against Iran without explicit congressional approval. The action marks a rare display of bipartisan pushback on executive war powers.
07/14/2026
U.S. and Iran clash over nuclear inspections after Switzerland talks
The United States and Iran dispute whether the UN nuclear watchdog will inspect Iranian facilities, marking one of several points of contention from weekend negotiations in Switzerland.
07/13/2026
Supreme Court Upholds Mississippi Law Allowing Ballots Counted Up to Five Days After Election
The Supreme Court sided with Mississippi on Monday, allowing the state to count mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day but received within five days after. The 5-4 decision rejected challenges from the Republican National Committee and other groups who argued federal law required ballots to arrive on Election Day itself.
07/13/2026
Ukraine targets Russian oil refinery as Putin acknowledges fuel shortages
Ukraine conducted another drone attack on a Russian oil refinery as President Vladimir Putin publicly acknowledged fuel supply problems. The strikes represent an expansion of Ukrainian operations against Russian military and energy targets.
07/13/2026
Three Firefighters Die Battling Blazes Near Colorado-Utah Border
Three firefighters died and two others sustained injuries while combating wildfires near the Colorado-Utah border. The incidents occurred as fire crews worked across a dry landscape.
07/13/2026
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