Reading archive 2024-10-17

U.S. approves mega geothermal energy project in Utah: The Interior Department gave the green light to Fervo Energy’s Cape Geothermal Power Project in Beaver County, Utah, the White House confirmed to The Washington Post. - "The advanced geothermal technology that Fervo is trying to scale up is an attractive option for tech firms. Enhanced geothermal plants do not pose all the safety concerns that come with nuclear power, but they have the potential to provide the round-the-clock energy that data centers need."

Trump asks for delayed release of appendix in Jan. 6 prosecution: Trump’s legal team asked a judge to delay releasing the appendix until after the November election, when Trump is due to file a response to the special counsel.

Maryland mom acquitted in death of teen who wasted away to 79 pounds: Cynthia Moore, 41, was found guilty of six counts of neglect of her surviving minor children.

Israeli siege plan for Gaza under scrutiny as U.S. demands urgent change: The so-called “General’s Plan” is being pushed by some members of Netanyahu’s far-right government, despite pushback from the Israeli military and the White House.