Today’s topics

• Nuclear stocks surge as Big Tech taps nuclear for AI

• China builds sphere to capture ghost particles

• SpaceX plans in-space refueling test

• October ends with snow-free Fuji

  and more…

The U.S. stock market took a notable upswing on Tuesday as voters hit the polls, eagerly awaiting the outcome of a tight presidential race. The S&P 500 rose by about 1.2%, while the Dow Jones added over 400 points, climbing roughly 1%. Tech stocks led the charge, with Nvidia’s shares up nearly 3% early on, and Meta and Amazon closing with 2% gains each. As anticipation grows, it seems Wall Street’s betting big on tech to keep things upbeat.

AI demand drives nuclear stocks up. Nuclear energy stocks soared as Big Tech’s hunger for AI power drove Amazon, Google, and Microsoft to invest in nuclear solutions. The push for cleaner, reliable energy to fuel data centers sent stocks to record highs. But the boom hit a bump. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission blocked a deal to boost power from Talen’s Susquehanna nuclear plant to Amazon’s data centers. Stocks for Talen, Constellation, and Vistra took a dive after the news.

Cruises take over as a cheaper hotel alternative. Cruise lines are having a serious comeback moment with demand sailing strong, even as prices rise. Cruises are cheaper than hotels, making them a top pick for budget-savvy travelers. While hotels are seeing a dip in U.S. leisure travel, cruises keep packing in the bookings.

Bezos and OpenAI Back $2.4B Robot Startup

Jeff Bezos, OpenAI, and top investors just poured $400 million into Physical Intelligence, San Francisco startup aiming to bring AI to life by powering advanced robots with huge AI models. With talent from Tesla, Google DeepMind, and X, this team might actually create robots that outsmart us all.

Meta’s AI nuclear power plans stung by bees. Meta’s plan for a nuclear-powered AI data center hit an unusual snag—a rare species of bee was found on the proposed site, halting construction. The discovery has put Meta’s eco-friendly AI energy plans on pause as it navigates environmental regulations.

Apple buys Pixelmator—is ‘Photos Pro’ coming soon? Apple just bought Pixelmator, sparking talk that a “Photos Pro” app could be on the way. This might mean powerful new editing tools and even a subscription option for iPhone and iPad users.

Nvidia to invest in Musk’s xAI. Rumor has it that Nvidia is looking to invest in Musk’s latest venture, xAI. This collaboration could boost xAI's development of its large language model, Grok, and strengthen Nvidia's position in AI hardware. With xAI already running a supercomputer loaded with 100,000 Nvidia GPUs, this partnership would add serious muscle to Musk’s AI game.

China’s giant ‘ghost particle’ catcher. China has finished building the largest transparent sphere ever designed to capture elusive “ghost particles,” or neutrinos, so-called because they pass through matter without a trace. This new detector at the Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory aims to unlock cosmic mysteries by tracking particles that move undetected through nearly everything, from buildings to the Earth itself.

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SpaceX to Test In-Space Refueling

SpaceX has some ambitious plans for early next year: testing in-space refueling between two orbiting Starships. This exciting milestone could be setting the stage for an uncrewed Starship to land on the moon. NASA has big hopes riding on Starship too, awarding SpaceX a $4.05 billion contract to bring humans back to the lunar surface through the Artemis program. With a crewed Starship landing expected in September 2026, this mission will be the first to return astronauts to the moon since the Apollo era.

Snow skips out on Mount Fuji. For the first time ever, October wrapped up with Mount Fuji’s iconic peak still snow-free. Usually, Japan’s beloved volcano is capped with snow by early October (Oct. 2 on average), but unusually warm temperatures this fall have kept its 12,000-foot summit bare.

From battlefield to catwalk. The new book Fashion Army dives into hundreds of declassified Army photos, showcasing the unexpected style and design behind 14,100 military uniforms.

The first Dutch NYC Marathon winner. Abdi Nageeye became the first Dutch runner to claim the men’s title. On the women’s side, Kenya’s Sheila Chepkirui made a winning debut.

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