Morning Brew Daily Bill Gates Powers ‘Next-Gen’ Nuclear Plant & The Hidden $18K Cost of Home Ownership
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Jun 12, 2024 Bill Gates is backing a groundbreaking nuclear facility in Wyoming that aims to change the energy landscape with innovative liquid sodium reactors. Disney plans to open a new ride, replacing the controversial Splash Mountain. Chiquita is facing a hefty $38 million restitution for financing terrorism, highlighting corporate accountability. Additionally, hidden costs of homeownership in the U.S. can average around $18,000, hampering first-time buyers. Meanwhile, BeReal is being bailed out by a French gaming company, and Texas boasts the world’s largest convenience store.
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Chestnut Out of Hot Dog Contest
- Joey Chestnut, 16-time hot dog eating champion, will miss the 2024 Nathan's contest.
- His Impossible Foods sponsorship conflicts with Nathan's, raising questions about the deal's value.
Next-Gen Nuclear Power
- Bill Gates' TerraPower is building a next-gen nuclear reactor in Wyoming.
- It aims to be smaller, cheaper, and carbon-free, addressing the high costs of traditional reactors.
Liquid Sodium Reactor
- TerraPower's reactor uses liquid sodium, making it more efficient and requiring less shielding than water-cooled reactors.
- However, the specialized uranium fuel is currently only available from Russia, posing a procurement challenge.