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NRC Issues First Construction Permit in Nearly 60 Years for High-Temperature Gas-Cooled Reactor

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following news release:

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NRC Issues First Construction Permit in Nearly 60 Years for High-Temperature Gas-Cooled Reactor

November 9, 2026

Third advanced reactor construction permit this year clears

the way for 4-reactor project to supply industrial steam and electricity in Texas

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ROCKVILLE, Md. -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued a construction permit for the Long Mott Generating Station in Calhoun County, Texas -- the first construction permit for a high-temperature gas-cooled reactor in nearly 60 years. ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following news release: * * * NRC Issues First Construction Permit in Nearly 60 Years for High-Temperature Gas-Cooled Reactor November 9, 2026 Third advanced reactor construction permit this year clears the way for 4-reactor project to supply industrial steam and electricity in Texas - ROCKVILLE, Md. -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued a construction permit for the Long Mott Generating Station in Calhoun County, Texas -- the first construction permit for a high-temperature gas-cooled reactor in nearly 60 years.It is the third advanced reactor construction permit the NRC has issued this year, clearing the way for Long Mott Energy to build a four-reactor facility.

Designed to include four X-energy Xe-100 reactors, the facility will primarily generate high-temperature steam for industrial use at the Dow Seadrift Operations site. Excess electricity will be exported to the grid.

The permit marks several regulatory firsts for the NRC: its first approval of a multimodule advanced reactor facility; its first approval of a reactor with a pebble-bed core; its first approval of a design featuring online nuclear refueling; and its first review of a high-temperature gas-cooled reactor under the agency's risk-informed, technology-inclusive Licensing Modernization Project framework.

"Today, the new NRC is issuing America's first construction permit for a high-temperature gas-cooled reactor in more than half a century," NRC Chairman Ho K. Nieh said. "We delivered on the 18-month schedule, proving we can do rigorous safety reviews on predictable timelines that move advanced nuclear technology from design to construction."

NRC staff completed the comprehensive safety evaluation in October, one month ahead of schedule. The agency issued its Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact in May.

The construction permit authorizes the company to build the facility but does not authorize operation. Before loading fuel or operating the reactors, the company must obtain a separate operating license from the NRC. More information about the Long Mott Generating Station project is available on the NRC website (https://www.nrc.gov/facilities-safety/new-reactors/advanced-reactors/who-were-working-with/advanced-reactor-application-projects/long-mott-energy-llc).

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Original text here: https://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/news-releases/2026/26-083

NCUA Board to Hold Public Hearing on 2027-2028 Staff Draft Budget

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Nov. 10 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release:

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NCUA Board to Hold Public Hearing on 2027-2028 Staff Draft Budget

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Created by the U.S. Congress in 1970, the National Credit Union Administration is an independent federal agency that insures deposits at federally insured credit unions, protects the members who own credit unions, and charters and regulates federal credit unions.

The NCUA protects the safety and soundness of the credit union system by identifying, monitoring and reducing risks to the National Credit Union Share ... Show Full Article ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Nov. 10 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * NCUA Board to Hold Public Hearing on 2027-2028 Staff Draft Budget * Created by the U.S. Congress in 1970, the National Credit Union Administration is an independent federal agency that insures deposits at federally insured credit unions, protects the members who own credit unions, and charters and regulates federal credit unions. The NCUA protects the safety and soundness of the credit union system by identifying, monitoring and reducing risks to the National Credit Union ShareInsurance Fund. Backed by the full faith and credit of the United States, the Share Insurance Fund provides up to $250,000 of federal share insurance to millions of account holders in all federal credit unions and the overwhelming majority of state-chartered credit unions.

The NCUA's economists and analysts compile data on the credit union system's financial performance, merger activity, changes in credit union chartering and fields of membership, as well as broader economic trends affecting credit unions. Users can find information on a single credit union or analyze broader nation-wide trends.

The NCUA provides a number of support services to the credit union system, such as providing training, grants and loans, chartering, and field-of-membership services; maintaining the health and stability of Share Insurance Fund; managing the assets of failed credit unions; and providing emergency liquidity.

The NCUA works to protect credit union members and consumers, raise awareness of potential frauds, facilitate access to affordable financial services, and educate consumers on the importance of savings and how they can improve their financial well-being.

Stay current with NCUA's news and credit union updates by subscribing to the NCUA's Express messages. By subscribing, you will receive press releases, speeches, testimony, agency announcements, and Annual Reports. You will also be notified of upcoming conferences and events, including information about how to register.

Cyberattacks and cybersecurity vulnerabilities pose significant risks to the financial system. Because of vulnerabilities within the credit union industry and the broader financial system to potential cyberattacks, cybersecurity is one of the NCUA's top supervisory priorities and a top-tier risk under the agency's enterprise risk-management program.

NCUA Board to Hold Public Hearing on 2027-2028 Staff Draft Budget

November 2026

NCUA Board to Hold Public Hearing on 2027-2028 Staff Draft Budget

Alexandria, VA (November 10, 2026) -- The National Credit Union Administration will hold a public hearing on its 2027-2028 staff draft budget on Tuesday, November 17 starting at 10 a.m. Eastern. The hearing will be located at the agency's Central Office and will be livestreamed on NCUA.gov (Opens new window).

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Original text here: https://ncua.gov/newsroom/press-release/2026/ncua-board-hold-public-hearing-2027-2028-staff-draft-budget

Five States Join FTC Lawsuit Alleging Hims and Hers Engaged in Deceptive and Unlawful Privacy Practices

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release:

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Five States Join FTC Lawsuit Alleging Hims and Hers Engaged in Deceptive and Unlawful Privacy Practices

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The Federal Trade Commission filed an amended complaint adding five states as co-plaintiffs in its lawsuit alleging that telehealth provider Hims and Hers shared consumers' sensitive health information with third-party advertising platforms, despite claiming its services maintain consumers' privacy, and it deceived users about its billing and cancellation practices.

The amended complaint filed ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * Five States Join FTC Lawsuit Alleging Hims and Hers Engaged in Deceptive and Unlawful Privacy Practices * The Federal Trade Commission filed an amended complaint adding five states as co-plaintiffs in its lawsuit alleging that telehealth provider Hims and Hers shared consumers' sensitive health information with third-party advertising platforms, despite claiming its services maintain consumers' privacy, and it deceived users about its billing and cancellation practices. The amended complaint filedby the FTC now includes Arizona, Florida, Nebraska, Ohio and Wisconsin in addition to Utah and California, by and through Los Angeles County Counsel. The FTC and its initial state partners first alleged in July that Hims has misled consumers about keeping their health information private and has shared consumers' health information with Meta, Snap and other third parties. The complaint also has alleged that Hims fails to clearly disclose that it charges consumers for prescriptions almost immediately after they submit an intake form, despite telling consumers that they will be able to consult with a medical provider to find a treatment that is "right for them," and it has made it difficult for consumers to cancel subscriptions.

The amended complaint alleges Hims has violated Arizona, Florida, Nebraska, Ohio and Wisconsin state consumer protection laws in addition to the FTC Act, the Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence Act and California and Utah consumer protection laws.

The Commission vote authorizing the staff to file the amended complaint was 2-0. The amended complaint was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.

NOTE: The Commission files a complaint when it has "reason to believe" that the named defendants are violating or are about to violate the law and it appears to the Commission that a proceeding is in the public interest. The case will be decided by the court.

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Original text here: https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2026/11/five-states-join-ftc-lawsuit-alleging-hims-hers-engaged-deceptive-unlawful-privacy-practices

Federal Maritime Commission Docket Update for Orleans International Vs. Hapag Lloyd AG

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 (TNSdock) -- The Federal Maritime Commission officials received a second amended complaint from Orleans International, Inc. against Hapag Lloyd AG (Docket No. 26-04).

The complainant alleges shipping law violations regarding disputed demurrage and detention charges.

These issues arose when container pickup and return abilities were constrained by circumstances beyond the firm's control.

Hapag Lloyd AG must answer within 25 days. An initial judge decision is scheduled for March 19, 2027, with the final ruling set for October 4, 2027.

-- Vidhi Gianani, Targeted News Service

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FCC Public Safety & Homeland Security Bureau Issues Public Notice: Region 17 (Kentucky) Regional Planning Committees to Hold 700 MHZ, 800 MHZ Meetings

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 (TNSdock) -- The Federal Communications Commission Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau issued the following public notice (PS Docket No. 23-237; WT Docket No. 02-378):

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The Region 17 (Kentucky) Regional Planning Committees (RPCs) will hold two consecutive planning meetings on Thursday, December 10, 2026. The 700 MHz RPC will convene at 1:30 p.m., at the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, 200 Mero St, Frankfort, KY, in Room C107. The 800 MHz RPC will be convened at 2:00 pm at the same location.

The agenda for the 700 MHz meeting includes:

* Call to Order - Chair

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FCC Issues Daily Digest for Nov. 9

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 (TNSdock) -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following Daily Digest (Vol. 45, No. 215) on Nov. 9, 2026:

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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

NEWS RELEASES

CHAIRMAN CARR ANNOUNCES NEW LEGAL ADVISOR. by News Release. News Media Contact: MediaRelations@fcc.gov (202) 418-0500. OMR OCHBC. DOC-426658A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-426658A1.docx) DOC-426658A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-426658A1.pdf) DOC-426658A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-426658A1.txt)

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A.W. Farrell & Son to Pay $270,000 in EEOC Sex Discrimination Lawsuit

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:

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A.W. Farrell & Son to Pay $270,000 in EEOC Sex Discrimination Lawsuit

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BUFFALO, N.Y. -- A.W. Farrell & Son, Inc., along with two related commercial roofing companies operating in New York and Pennsylvania, will pay $270,000 and furnish other relief to settle a sex discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.

In the lawsuit, the EEOC charged that a journeyman roofer's supervisor subjected him to months ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * A.W. Farrell & Son to Pay $270,000 in EEOC Sex Discrimination Lawsuit * BUFFALO, N.Y. -- A.W. Farrell & Son, Inc., along with two related commercial roofing companies operating in New York and Pennsylvania, will pay $270,000 and furnish other relief to settle a sex discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today. In the lawsuit, the EEOC charged that a journeyman roofer's supervisor subjected him to monthsof unwelcome physical contact, including grabbing the area around his buttocks and jabbing his buttocks with various objects -- one time with enough force that the object penetrated him through his clothing. The supervisor also subjected the employee to repeated and unwelcome sexual comments. When the roofer reported the harassment to the company, it failed to appropriately address the conduct, and instead told the roofer to give his supervisor "another chance." When he realized the company would not protect him from future harassment, the roofer resigned in April 2022, the EEOC said.

"An employee should never be forced to resign and lose his livelihood in order to avoid being sexually harassed," said Kimberly A. Cruz, regional attorney for the EEOC's New York District. "What happened in this case was incredibly egregious, and we are glad we were able to obtain a measure of justice for this employee."

Such alleged conduct violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination based on sex, including sexual harassment. The EEOC filed suit (EEOC v. A.W. Farrell & Son, Inc., et al., Case No. 25-cv-00953) in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York after first attempting to reach a pre-litigation settlement through its administrative conciliation process.

Arlean Nieto, acting director of the EEOC's New York District, said, "By enacting strong policies and procedures to ensure that complaints of sexual harassment are taken seriously and adequately investigated, employers can better fulfill their obligations under federal law to create a work environment free from harassment."

In addition to the $270,000 in monetary relief, the three-year consent decree settling the suit requires anti-discrimination training; updates to company anti-discrimination policies; compliance-related reporting to the EEOC; and the posting of a notice in the workplace informing employees of the settlement and their rights under federal anti-discrimination law. In addition, the decree requires the roofing company to engage an outside professional whom employees may contact with any future reports of sex discrimination or harassment.

Along with A.W. Farrell, the other two companies covered by the decree are Jameson Roofing Company, Inc., and Northwestern Roofing Co., Inc.

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Original text here: https://www.eeoc.gov/newsroom/aw-farrell-son-pay-270000-eeoc-sex-discrimination-lawsuit

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