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Nuclear energy has continued to make significant progress in the last few years, with the past year alone seeing considerable strides in advancing US nuclear deployment targets, historic reactor restarts and several new reactor deployments.

London's Heathrow Airport (LHR) will submit a proposal for a third runway to the U.K. government this summer. The airport aims to have flights take off from said runway within the next decade.

When my son was 4, I took him on our first big vacation . It was the first time we traveled out of state, and we had to take a plane to reach our destination. At the time, it was also a big deal for me to take an entire week off of work, but being able to take my son on a true vacation had long been a goal of mine.

It’s possible to score Southwest Rapid Rewards points at a much lower rate right now thanks to the airline’s newest sale.

Chase is back with another targeted promotion: Eligible Chase cardholders can earn 5 or 7 bonus Chase Ultimate Rewards points per dollar spent on groceries, gas and dining purchases made with select credit cards.

Ukraine continues to suffer from Russia’s relentless bombardment campaign. On Tuesday, the Kremlin launched a wide-range campaign against Kyiv, targeting several cities with rockets, missiles and drones.

NATO member states will have to find ways to increase joint purchases and use existing infrastructure, or face an increase in defence spending of up to 3.7% of their GDP. The transatlantic military alliance's secretary general, Mark Rutte, told the European Parliament on Monday.

As we close out the year, it's time for our annual predictions on what to expect from credit cards and rewards in 2025.

Typically, offers to buy elite status aren't compelling. For example, American Airlines AAdvantage's offers to buy elite status are usually laughably bad. However, IHG One Rewards is giving select members an offer — first reported by LoyaltyLobby — that is compelling.

Check your email for a holiday gift: You can easily earn 4,000 Virgin points for just a few minutes of work by linking your Virgin Red account to your Flying Club account.

Earning hotel elite status through overnight stays alone can be difficult unless you are the most ruthless of road warriors. Luckily, there are several ways to accelerate your path to hotel elite status ... and one might be sitting in your inbox right now.

Those big welcome bonuses that can come with new credit cards after you hit a spending threshold can really accelerate you to a great vacation courtesy of your points and miles. But, after you get past that glitzy reason to add a new credit card to your wallet, there's more that rewards cards can do for you and your family's bottom line.

Attention, American Airlines members: Now is a good time to check your American Airlines AAdvantage account, as you may be targeted for a bonus miles (or Loyalty Points) promotion when booking a flight in a premium cabin before the end of the year.

If you're a Chase cardmember, check the offers section of your account. You may have been targeted with a generous new travel promotion offering $100 back when you spend $500 or more on Chase Travel℠.

Attention, American Airlines members: If you're chasing elite status with the carrier, you should check your American Airlines AAdvantage account, as you may be targeted for an end-of-the-year promotion. A few TPG staff members were targeted with a new American Airlines promotion to earn Loyalty Points on award flights.

A new partnership between Hilton and Small Luxury Hotels of the World continues to grow mere months after its initial rollout.

A great thing happens once your kid turns 13 — unfortunately, it's not that they suddenly start proactively cleaning up their room or waking up to their own alarm clock every single day. But, on the bright side, they are now old enough to be an authorized user on your American Express cards.

Southwest Airlines on Tuesday announced an overhaul of its board of directors, including the planned departure of its executive chairman, Gary Kelly, after a meeting with a hedge fund that has called for sweeping changes at the company.

Through Sept. 11, eligible Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card holders can get early access to select Taylor Swift "The Eras Tour" tickets.

In the past, it felt like I was never targeted for the coolest frequent flyer or hotel loyalty promotions that were randomly handed out by the points and miles gods. Even my recent Amex Offers seemed skimpy in comparison to the cool deals many other TPGers reported. For whatever reason, the algorithms just weren't showing me the love.

Hyatt has nearly shifted to an asset-light model, reaching its target of 80-85% fee-based earnings from properties it doesn’t own. But the hotel group hasn’t declared “mission accomplished” just yet.