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US Power Shortage: How Small Modular Nuclear Reactors Could Fill the Gap

US electricity demand is now expected to rise 20 to 100 percent over the next 15 years as AI data centers, chip fabs and electrification strain an aging grid.

US electricity demand is now expected to rise 20 to 100 percent over the next 15 years as AI data centers, chip fabs and electrification strain an aging grid. Scott Strazik and Nicole Holmes of GE Vernova and Joseph Majkut of CSIS explain why nuclear – especially through small modular reactors – is back on the table. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 14, 1:04 PM
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The chutzpah of Marjorie Taylor Greene

Once a pugnacious devotee, the former Maga maximalist is now one of the few Republicans who stands up to Trump.

Once a pugnacious devotee, the former Maga maximalist is now one of the few Republicans who stands up to Trump
Financial Times • Dec 14, 1:00 PM
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Israeli Court Voids Government Decision to Oust Attorney General

Israel’s High Court of Justice ruled that the decision by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet to oust Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara is null and void.

Israel’s High Court of Justice ruled that the decision by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet to oust Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara is null and void.
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 14, 12:46 PM
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Ukraine Says It Hit Russia’s Afipsky Oil Refinery Overnight

Ukraine said it hit a major oil refinery and an oil depot in Russia as US President Donald Trump dispatched envoys to Berlin for another round of talks on how to end the war that Russian President Vladimir Putin started in 2022.

Ukraine said it hit a major oil refinery and an oil depot in Russia as US President Donald Trump dispatched envoys to Berlin for another round of talks on how to end the war that Russian President Vladimir Putin started in 2022.
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 14, 11:55 AM
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Zelenskiy Says Accord Must Prevent Renewed Russian Aggression

A framework peace plan for Ukraine, consisting of 20 points and a roadmap for the country’s future development, should be effective enough to prevent renewed Russian aggression, said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

A framework peace plan for Ukraine, consisting of 20 points and a roadmap for the country’s future development, should be effective enough to prevent renewed Russian aggression, said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 14, 11:43 AM
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Zelenskiy Eyes US, EU Guarantees to Prevent Future Aggression

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy signaled that Ukraine could accept security guarantees from the US and Europe as a way to prevent future Russian aggression, and substitute for its long-term goal of joining NATO.

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy signaled that Ukraine could accept security guarantees from the US and Europe as a way to prevent future Russian aggression, and substitute for its long-term goal of joining NATO.
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 14, 11:43 AM
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Zelenskiy Eyes US, EU Guarantees to Prevent Future Attacks

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy signaled that Ukraine could accept security guarantees from the US and Europe as a way to prevent future Russian aggression, and substitute for its long-term goal of joining NATO.

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy signaled that Ukraine could accept security guarantees from the US and Europe as a way to prevent future Russian aggression, and substitute for its long-term goal of joining NATO.
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 14, 11:43 AM
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Zelenskiy Eyes US Guarantees as He Meets With Witkoff, Kushner

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy signaled that Ukraine could accept security guarantees from the US and Europe as a way to prevent future Russian aggression, and substitute for its long-term goal of joining NATO.

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy signaled that Ukraine could accept security guarantees from the US and Europe as a way to prevent future Russian aggression, and substitute for its long-term goal of joining NATO.
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 14, 11:43 AM
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Zelenskiy Hints US Guarantees Could Stand in Place of NATO Bid

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy signaled that Ukraine could accept security guarantees from the US and Europe as a way to prevent future Russian aggression, and substitute for its long-term goal of joining NATO.

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy signaled that Ukraine could accept security guarantees from the US and Europe as a way to prevent future Russian aggression, and substitute for its long-term goal of joining NATO.
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 14, 11:43 AM
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Zelenskiy Hints US Guarantees May Stand in Place of NATO Bid

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy signaled that Ukraine could accept security guarantees from the US and Europe as a way to prevent future Russian aggression, and substitute for its long-term goal of joining NATO.

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy signaled that Ukraine could accept security guarantees from the US and Europe as a way to prevent future Russian aggression, and substitute for its long-term goal of joining NATO.
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 14, 11:43 AM
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HBT Financial, Inc. to Acquire CNB Bank Shares, Inc. in Strategic Merger Valued at $165.4 Million

HBT Financial, Inc. has entered into a merger agreement to acquire CNB Bank Shares, Inc. in a deal valued at approximately $165.4 million. This strategic transaction aims to enhance HBT's market presence and create value for shareholders through expanded operations.

HBT Financial, Inc. (HBT) is set to acquire CNB Bank Shares, Inc. (CNB) in a significant merger agreement that was finalized on October 20, 2025. The deal, which is valued at approximately $165.4 million, involves a phased approach where CNB will first merge with a newly formed subsidiary of HBT, HB-CNB Merger, Inc. (MergerCo), before CNB merges into HBT itself, making CNB a wholly-owned subsidiary of HBT. Under the terms of the merger agreement, CNB...
USFM • Dec 14, 11:16 AM
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Thai PM Says No Cambodian Ceasefire As First Civilian Is Killed

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said there’s no plan for a ceasefire as the country reported the first civilian death from a Cambodian rocket attack after eight days of intense fighting.

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said there’s no plan for a ceasefire as the country reported the first civilian death from a Cambodian rocket attack after eight days of intense fighting.
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 14, 11:01 AM