Joshua Keating, a seasoned journalist, has been chosen for a special fellowship. This opportunity allows him to dive deep into how artificial intelligence (AI) and nuclear weapons are connected. The Outrider Foundation, along with Journalism Funding Partners, supports this initiative. Keating will spend the next year investigating how AI might change the way nuclear...
A recent cyberattack targeted a key US agency that handles nuclear weapons. The breach happened through Microsoft SharePoint, a tool for managing documents. This agency, part of the Energy Department, is in charge of making and taking apart nuclear arms. The good news? No secret or important information was stolen. At least, that's what sources say. The attack also ...
The recent conflict between Iran and Israel has left a significant mark on the city of Rishon LeZion. Iran's ballistic missile strike on Saturday caused serious damage. Two people lost their lives, and buildings were severely damaged. Shahar Peled, a 20-year-old resident, felt the blast from her home, which was four streets away from the impact site. The strike w...
Iran's nuclear program is a hot topic. The United States has taken action by imposing new sanctions. Three individuals and a technology company linked to Iran's nuclear weapons research were targeted. This move comes as the U. S. is trying to negotiate a new nuclear deal with Iran. The sanctions focus on people and a company tied to the Organization of Defensive Inn...
The Ukraine-Russia conflict is a complex situation. Putin has been making some interesting statements. He has indicated that there is no need to use nuclear weapons in the Ukraine conflict. He even hopes that they won't be necessary. This is a big deal because he recently updated Russia's nuclear doctrine. The new rules make it easier for him to use nuclear weap...
Imagine waking up one morning, going to work, and finding your office locked. This is what happened to hundreds of federal employees working on the nation's nuclear weapons programs. The Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) had abruptly fired them, leaving many confused and worried. The firings happened across several key sites, including...
The U. S. agency in charge of nuclear weapons, the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), is in a pickle. They recently let go of some workers as part of a cost-cutting plan, but now they need them back. The problem? They can't find them. The agency sent out an email saying they want to reinstate some probationary employees, but they don't have a way to rea...
In a surprising turn of events, over 300 employees at the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) were let go. This agency is responsible for managing the country's nuclear weapons. However, it seems that the officials who made this decision were not aware of the NNSA's crucial role. The Energy Department initially claimed that fewer than 50 people were dism...
Did you know that nuclear reactors were originally built to make bombs, not just generate electricity? It’s true. These reactors, known as dual-use reactors, produce plutonium that can be used for both power and weapons. Chernobyl, for instance, was one of these. People often say these reactors are different from civilian power plants, but they're actually quite simi...
Lately, Russia has been making some big threats about using nuclear weapons. This started after Ukraine was given the go-ahead to use some long-range missiles from the West. On November 19, President Vladimir Putin signed a new law making it easier to use nuclear weapons. Two days later, Russia showed off its power with a test launch of a big missile. Some people in...