Columbia, Cornell and other colleges face US inquiries over alleged antisemitism and Islamophobia
Read full article: Columbia, Cornell and other colleges face US inquiries over alleged antisemitism and IslamophobiaThe federal government has opened civil rights investigations at seven schools and universities over allegations of antisemitism or Islamophobia since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war.
Energy Department tries to boost US battery industry with another $3.5 billion in funding
Read full article: Energy Department tries to boost US battery industry with another $3.5 billion in fundingThe Department of Energy is making a push to strengthen the U.S. battery supply chain — the minerals and parts that go into batteries.
In a nod to Oppenheimer's legacy, US officials vow to prioritize cleanup at nuclear lab
Read full article: In a nod to Oppenheimer's legacy, US officials vow to prioritize cleanup at nuclear labIndependent federal investigators say the price tag for cleaning up waste at Los Alamos National Laboratory is rising and federal officials need to do more to track costs and progress of the $7 billion effort.
Energy Dept. rejects $200M grant to battery maker after GOP criticism over alleged ties to China
Read full article: Energy Dept. rejects $200M grant to battery maker after GOP criticism over alleged ties to ChinaThe government has canceled plans to award a $200 million grant to a U.S. battery manufacturer amid criticism from Republican lawmakers over the company’s alleged ties to China.