Valar Atomics, a startup that builds small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) — essentially factory-built miniaturized power plants designed to be cheaper and faster to deploy than traditional reactors — is in talks to raise a new round of capital, according to three sources familiar with the company. The company, founded three years ago, is seeking
The Dyson Hot+Cool HF1 is a stylish 2-in-1 smart appliance that provides heating in winter and cooling in summer. Designed for year-round convenience, the $499 unit combines quiet operation and smart controls with Dyson’s signature bladeless design. I usually use a ceiling fan for the summer and a heater for the winter. After three months
Taco Bell announced it will remove all iceberg lettuce from its supply chain and replace it after federal health officials linked an outbreak of cyclosporiasis to a single supplier. Mario Tama/Getty Images hide title toggle title Mario Tama/Getty Images The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration advise consumers to
As parents become increasingly concerned about the potential dangers of unrestricted access to smartphones for children, a growing number of companies are developing devices designed specifically for children. Today’s kid-friendly phones typically feature touch screens, cameras, and communication capabilities similar to those of regular smartphones. However, the software on these devices is largely modified to
Smoke from massive wildfires in Canada and Minnesota envelops the Washington, D.C., skyline Friday morning, reducing visibility and casting a haze over the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial. Finn Gomez/Getty Images hide title toggle title Finn Gomez/Getty Images One version of this story was originally published on January 10, 2025. It has been updated to
US prosecutors have accused a Florida man of uploading fake video games containing malware to Steam, the popular PC gaming platform. Once victims downloaded and installed the games, the malware was designed to infect their computers, steal their passwords and other data, and empty their crypto wallets, according to a criminal complaint. On Tuesday, the
