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The reactor is part of a public-private partnership with the Energy Department’s Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program, a 50-50 cost share that has authorized up to $2 billion in federal funding for the project.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

The FCC authorized AST SpaceMobile to operate up to 248 satellites for direct-to-device internet service across the U.S.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

The overall effect of the proposal will be to displace veterans, not add housing, said a congressional staffer who is familiar with the issue but not authorized to speak publicly.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Adobe shareholders received a sweetener late Tuesday as the company’s board of directors authorized a $25 billion stock buyback program.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

“You weren’t originally authorized for combat in either case,” says Plutarch, shooting me a look that signals I’m about to reveal too much.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins