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New York Times
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Never Quitting ‘Brokeback Mountain'
'I wish I knew how to quit you,' says a frustrated Jack Twist (Jake Gyllenhaal) to his secret lover Ennis Del Mar (Heath Ledger) in a now emblematic scene from Ang Lee's 'Brokeback Mountain,' the celebrated gay-themed drama based on Annie Proulx's 1997 short story. The film was originally released in December 2005, but is back in theaters this June for a 20th-annivesary Pride Month reissue. Jack's sorrowful line came to synthesize the doomed love affair between the two rugged men for whom the majestic landscapes of Wyoming became a sacred romantic hide-out — the only place they were free to express desire and tenderness for each other. But that line, and the notion of two men who embody an archetype of American masculinity falling for each other, was both parodied and memed in pop culture — often reduced to 'the gay cowboy movie' — even while the film received critical raves and Oscar nominations (eight, including best picture, a prize it lost to the movie 'Crash'). Arriving at a political turning point in the United States, 'Brokeback Mountain' struck a chord far beyond cinephile circles. For the film critic and author Alonso Duralde, who wrote a book about queer cinema history called 'Hollywood Pride,' the film was a watershed moment for representation in mainstream Hollywood. It was distributed by Focus Features, the indie outfit of Universal Pictures, with a revered director and up-and-coming stars, which meant it could potentially have a wider reach and impact. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Nvidia goes nuclear — company joins Bill Gates in backing TerraPower, a company building nuclear reactors for powering data centers
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Nvidia, through its venture capital arm NVentures, has joined Bill Gates and HD Hyundai in raising $650 million to back TerraPower, Gates' nuclear power startup founded in 2006 that's been working on small modular reactor (SMR) technology to standardize, miniaturize, and scale nuclear power. The startup is developing a 345-megawatt Natrium plant in Wyoming that uses liquid sodium for cooling and molten salt to store excess generated heat of up to one gigawatt for later storage. According to The Register, the nuclear power plant is being developed as part of the Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program of the Department of Energy, as it's looking to push the next generation of clean and reliable energy sources. This isn't the first time that a tech company has put money into nuclear power, as several others have already invested in competing projects. For example, Oracle has secured permits to build three SMRs that can push out a total of one gigawatt for its AI data centers, while Microsoft plans to restart the Three Mile Island nuclear reactor. Google soon followed suit, signing a deal with Kairos for seven SMRs for its operations, as Amazon is pouring money into three different energy companies — two of which work with nuclear reactors — to help secure its future power demands. Surprisingly, Meta is a bit late to the game, opening its doors for nuclear solutions only late last year. After all, its founder, Mark Zuckerberg, said that now that the AI GPU bottleneck has eased, it's power — or the lack thereof — that will limit the growth of AI. The Natrium plant has already begun construction of its non-nuclear portions in Wyoming, but it has yet to receive regulatory approval from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for it to start working on the power-producing parts of the plant. The company says that it does not expect to get this until 2026, and that it won't start producing power for consumption until 2030. Another project that's already in the initial construction phase is Kairos' Hermes non-power demonstration reactor, which is being built in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. This is a non-light-water reactor that uses molten fluoride salt for cooling and can produce about 35 megawatts of heat, but not electricity. The purpose of this test plant is to test the safety and viability of the technology before the company gets full approval and deploys it for power generation. Westinghouse, a pillar in the nuclear power industry, is also pushing for SMRs with its eVinci micro nuclear reactor. This tiny unit can be easily carried on the back of a semi-truck and deployed in the field as a single unit. It's designed to work 24/7 for eight years without refueling — once its nuclear fuel is spent, Westinghouse would just deploy another SMR to minimize downtime and ensure that the site is continuously powered. All these projects are part of the massive amount of investments that AI companies and data centers are pouring into the system. As AI data centers deliver more performance, they also require more electrical power, so much more than what the current national grid can deliver. Recently, AMD revealed zettascale supercomputers will need half a gigawatt to operate, equivalent to the power of 375,000 homes. So, tech giants are hedging their bets by building their own SMRs and ensuring that they have enough power to keep their expensive data centers continuously running. Follow Tom's Hardware on Google News to get our up-to-date news, analysis, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button. Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
Daily Mail
11 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Revealed: The most tax-friendly state in America where the ultra-wealthy are flocking for business
Wyoming is rapidly establishing itself as a top destination for ultra-wealthy individuals and businesses, drawn by its tax advantages and high-end real estate market. As one of nine US states with no state income tax, Wyoming offers significant financial incentives for affluent residents. Additionally, the state's Dynasty Trust laws allow families to transfer wealth across generations while avoiding estate, inheritance and state income taxes - further solidifying its status as a tax shelter. The state's appeal is amplified by its business-friendly environment and low property taxes, attracting both individuals and companies seeking to minimize their tax burdens. 'Wyoming is the most tax-friendly state,' Latham Jenkins, a real estate agent with Live Water Jackson Hole told 'Retirement benefits are not taxed at the state level, and it's one of the most business-friendly states in the nation.' Wyoming's luxury real estate market is also thriving. The state's appeal is amplified by its business-friendly environment and low property taxes, attracting both individuals and companies seeking to minimize their tax burdens. Pictured: A luxury home under construction near Jackson, Wyoming Although the state's overall housing inventory is limited, its high-end listings stand out. Approximately three percent of active listings in Wyoming are priced over $5 million - ranking significantly higher than neighboring states such as Idaho at 1.3 percent and Montana at 1.9 percent. The Teton County area - home to Jackson Hole, a world-class skiing destination - dominates the high-priced market, with 57 of the 69 listings above $5 million, reported. Aside from its proximity to the top-rated Jackson Hole Mountain resort, the region's appeal to the ultra-wealthy is driven by its exclusivity, stunning landscapes, and celebrity presence, with A-listers like Harrison Ford, Sandra Bullock, and Kanye West reportedly owning property in the area. The median listing price in Teton County sits at $2.95 million, while the state's median is $495,000. The area's limited land availability, with 97 percent of Teton County federally protected, further drives up demand, making it an attractive option for wealthy buyers. Despite strong demand, luxury homes in Wyoming tend to stay on the market longer than in other states. Properties priced at $5 million or more have a median listing period of 187 days, compared to 81 days in Idaho and 114 days in Montana, according to the real estate outlet. The state's extended timeline reflects a market where sellers, often without mortgages, are less inclined to lower prices, leading to a more patient and strategic selling process. Wyoming's luxury real estate market is also thriving. Pictured: The entrance to the Diamond G Ranch near Dubois, Wyoming which was on sale for $71 million in July 2022 In Teton County, 33.1 percent of listings were priced above $5 million as of May, suggesting a growing influx of high-net-worth individuals. Pictured: Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming Margi Barrie, associate broker with Prugh Real Estate, notes that sellers are in no rush. 'People are more bullish in their prices, and more confident. A lot of people aren't leveraged on their property so that they can sell them, or not,' she explained to In Teton County, 33.1 percent of listings were priced above $5 million as of May, suggesting a growing influx of high-net-worth individuals. However, the lack of price reductions indicates that many sellers are not eager to exit the market quickly. The northwestern state's combination of tax advantages, business-friendly policies, and a high-demand luxury real estate market make it an increasingly attractive destination for the ultra-wealthy.
Associated Press
a day ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Exiting AI Launches Platform to Connect Business Owners with Specialist Mergers and Acquisitions Brokers Faster
The Wyoming-based technology firm debuts an AI service that automates outreach to vetted M&A brokers, helping small- and mid-sized business owners secure qualified representation and shorten overall exit timelines - without upfront fees. SHERIDAN, WY / ACCESS Newswire / June 19, 2025 / today announced the formal launch of its artificial-intelligence platform designed to match privately held companies with specialist mergers-and-acquisitions brokers in a fraction of the time required by traditional search methods. The service automates broker discovery, ranks advisors by sector expertise and historical close-rate, and delivers introductions only after each brokerage confirms capacity and interest in the mandate. Typical small-business sales can extend six to twelve months, due in part to the owner's need to locate competent intermediaries before buyer outreach can even begin, according to BizBuySell's industry data. launch version indexes a growing network of independent advisory firms across North America and Europe, applying machine-learning models to align each seller's size, sector, and exit goals with brokers who have a documented record of successful transactions in similar situations. By analyzing thousands of data points in seconds, the platform produces a short list of advisors who are both qualified and immediately available to engage -eliminating the weeks or months typically spent on manual outreach and screening. Early pilot users reported broker introductions within minutes of submitting basic business information through the secure intake portal, noting that the automated matching removed a major bottleneck in the exit process. Key launch features positions its role strictly at the introduction stage; once a seller selects a broker, the chosen firm handles valuation, confidentiality agreements, buyer outreach, due diligence, and negotiation. This delineation allows founders to benefit from rapid, data-driven matchmaking while still relying on experienced human professionals for the transaction itself. Looking ahead, the company plans quarterly expansions of its broker database, additional analytics on advisor performance, and region-specific benchmarking reports for the lower-middle-market M&A sector. About is a technology company headquartered in Sheridan, Wyoming. The platform employs machine learning to automate and optimize the process of pairing business owners with specialist M&A brokers, enabling faster engagement, reduced transaction timelines, and higher close-rates for companies generating between one and fifty million dollars in annual revenue. Learn more at Media Contact: Organization: Exiting AI LLC Contact Person Name: Press Office Website: Email: [email protected] Country: United States SOURCE: press release
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Noble Plains Uranium Secures Duck Creek Project in Heart of Powder River Basin Uranium District
Over 4,000 Historic Drill Holes Outline 3-Mile Uranium Trend in One of America's Most Prolific ISR Districts Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 19, 2025) - Noble Plains Uranium Corp. (TSXV: NOBL) (OTCQB: IXIXF) (FSE: INE0) ("Noble Plains" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has entered into a property option agreement to acquire an 80% interest in the Duck Creek Project ("Duck Creek Property", "Duck Creek", the "Project", or the "Property"), a strategically located brownfield uranium asset in Wyoming's highly productive Powder River Basin. The Project spans 4,133 acres (6.5 square miles) of mineral rights and is directly surrounded by a cluster of major in-situ recovery ("ISR") uranium resources and operations—including those held by Uranium Energy Corp., Cameco Corporation, and GTI Energy Limited (see Figure 1). These neighboring operations, together with the Project's dense historical drill coverage and shallow roll-front mineralization, strongly support the prospectivity and strategic value of Duck Creek. "Duck Creek sits in the heart of a proven uranium district and is backed by an enormous amount of historical drilling, giving us high confidence in the geological potential," said Drew Zimmerman, President of Noble Plains. "This is exactly the kind of brownfield project we target—shallow mineralization, extensive data, and near existing infrastructure. It aligns with our goal of building out pounds in the ground quickly and efficiently to provide shareholders real leverage to the uranium market." The Property includes 78 lode mining claims (1,573 acres) and four State of Wyoming mineral leases (2,560 acres). Importantly, the Project hosts a 3-mile-long corridor of high-density drilling completed by Kerr-McGee Nuclear Corporation in the 1970s. A total of 4,068 historical drill holes outline a consistent, shallow roll-front uranium system within the Eocene-aged Wasatch Formation, with mineralization occurring from less than 50 feet to 260 feet below surface. Surface features also show evidence of historic open-pit production from these same mineralized zones (see Figure 2). "The Powder River Basin is reasserting its importance as a centre of U.S. uranium production," added Paul Cowley, CEO of Noble Plains. "Our review of the historic dataset for Duck Creek confirmed not only the continuity of near-surface mineralization, but also significant upside in the untested deeper Fort Union Formation which hosts resources and production from many of our neighbours. It's a rare combination of near-term development potential and meaningful exploration upside." Figure 1: Duck Creek Project Surrounded by resource and production projects To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: Note: source of resource numbers: Allemand-Ross, Barge, and Ludeman projects, from 2022-09 technical report Exhibit 96.1. Smith Ranch Highland, from Cameco website. Lo Herma, from company website. Technical and scientific information disclosed from neighbouring properties does not necessarily apply to the Duck Creek Project. Figure 2: 3-mile-long trend of high-density historic drilling and historic production areas To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: A National Instrument 43-101 ("NI 43-101") technical report is nearing completion and will present an exploration target of pounds of uranium based on the historical drilling, prepared by an independent Qualified Person. Noble Plains has spent the last two months conducting a detailed review of the drillhole database and modeling key mineralized zones, and the Company is confident in both the data quality and the resource potential. Confirmation drilling is planned for later this year to advance the Project toward an initial NI 43-101 compliant resource estimate. Strategic Context Wyoming has produced over 238 million pounds of uranium since the 1950s, with the Powder River Basin(the "PRB") representing a key district in that legacy of production. With ISR now the dominant extraction method in the PRB and Wyoming overall, Duck Creek represents a low-impact, low-cost path to resource development. ISR mining allows for faster permitting, minimal surface disturbance, and lower capital and operating costs-aligned with Noble Plains' strategy of environmentally responsible uranium development. The addition of Duck Creek significantly strengthens Noble Plains' Wyoming portfolio, following the Company's recent acquisitions in the Shirley Basin, including the Shirley Central project announced earlier this month (see news release dated June 3, 2025). Terms of Transaction The Company has entered into a property option agreement (the "Agreement") effective June 13, 2025, with a private vendor (the "Optionor") pursuant to which the Company can acquire an 80% interest in the Duck Creek Property over three years. Pursuant to the Agreement and within seven days of TSX Venture Exchange approval, the Company will (a) pay US$250,000 to the Optionor; (b) reimburse the Optionor staking costs and Bureau of Land Management fees; and (c) issue 1,250,000 shares of Noble Plains ("Shares") to the Optionor. On or before the first anniversary of the Agreement, the Company will (a) pay a further US$300,000 to the Optionor, and (b) issue 1,500,000 Shares to the Optionor (or pay US$200,000 to the Optionor at the Optionor's option). On or before the second anniversary of the Agreement, the Company will (a) pay a further US$450,000 to the Optionor, and (b) issue 1,500,000 Shares to the Optionor (or pay US$300,000 to the Optionor at the Optionor's option). On or before the third anniversary of the Agreement, the Company will (a) pay US$500,000 to the Optionor, and (b) issue 1,250,000 Shares to the Optionor (or pay US$400,000 to the Optionor at the Optionee's option), at which time a joint venture will be created on a 80:20 ratio, subject to a 1% net smelter royalty retained by the Optionor. The Duck Creek Property option transaction requires acceptance by the TSX Venture Exchange prior to closing. No finder's fees are being paid in connection with the Duck Creek Property transaction and the Shares to be issued pursuant to the Agreement will be subject to the statutory hold period of four months from the date of issuance in accordance with applicable Canadian securities laws. The Shares have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act"), or any state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold within the United States except in compliance with the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or pursuant to available exemptions therefrom. About Noble Plains Uranium Corp. Noble Plains Uranium (TSXV: NOBL) is focused on acquiring and advancing U.S.-based uranium projects amenable to In-Situ Recovery (ISR)-the most capital-efficient and environmentally responsible method of uranium extraction. The Company targets historically explored, geologically robust projects in uranium-friendly jurisdictions with the goal of rapidly delineating NI 43-101 resources and building out a pipeline of ISR-development opportunities. "Paul Cowley", CEO For further information, please contact Paul CowleyTelephone: (604) 340-7711 Website: Bradley Parkes, VP Exploration and Director of Noble Plains Uranium Corp., is the Qualified Person as defined in National Instrument 43-101, who has read and approved the technical content of this news release. Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward-Looking Information This news release contains certain "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" (collectively "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein, without limitation, statements relating to the future operations and activities of Noble Plains, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are frequently, but not always, identified by words such as "expects", "anticipates", "believes", "intends", "estimates", "potential", "possible", and similar expressions, or statements that events, conditions, or results "will", "may", "could", or "should" occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements in this news release relate to, among other things, the acquisition of an 80% interest in the Duck Creek Property, the merits of the Project, including potential mineralization therein, completion of an NI 43-101 compliant technical report on the Property, and the planned 2025 exploration program to advance the Project towards an NI 43-101 compliant resource estimate. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Forward-looking statements reflect beliefs, opinions and projections on the date the statements are made and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates that, while considered reasonable by Noble Plains, are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties and contingencies. Many factors, both known and unknown, could cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from the results, performance or achievements that are or may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and the parties have made assumptions and estimates based on or related to many of these factors. Such factors include, without limitation, the ability of the Company to obtain TSX Venture Exchange approval, the ability of the Company to complete proposed exploration work, the results of exploration, continued availability of capital, and changes in general economic, market and business conditions. Readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release concerning these items. Readers are urged to refer to the Company's filings on SEDAR+ at for a more complete discussion of such risk factors and their potential effects. Noble Plains does not assume any obligation to update forward-looking statements should beliefs, opinions, projections, or other factors, change, except as required by applicable securities laws. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulations Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. 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