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wild ace pizza Joel Dahmen has handled the pressure of closing out a PGA Tour victory, but even that didn't equate to the emotional weight he felt standing over a 5 1/2-foot putt in Georgia on Friday. Miss it, and Dahmen was assured of missing out on fully exempt status on the PGA Tour for 2025. Make it, and he would get to live to fight another weekend. The 37-year-old steadied his hands to drain the putt and make the cut on the number at 1-under par at The RSM Classic on Sea Island, Ga. Dahmen enters the weekend projected to finish 126th in the FedEx Cup Fall standings -- only the top 125 earn fully exempt status for next year. "It was a great putt. I was very nervous," he admitted after the round. "But there's still work to do. It wasn't the game-winner, it was like the half-court shot to get us like at halftime. But without that and the way I played today, I wouldn't have anything this weekend. "I'm hoping I play great this weekend and I hit 36 greens and I just kind of plod my way around and it's super easy, but that's not the way golf is. Really proud of myself today, but there's still work to do." Nothing has come easy this season for the winner of the 2021 Corales Puntacana Resort & Club Championship. Ranked as high as 58th in the Official World Golf Ranking, Dahmen has plummeted as low as 240th this year while posting a lone Top 10 finish against 10 missed cuts in 28 events. This week marks No. 29, including all eight during the FedEx Fall swing as Dahmen has attempted to improve his FedEx Cup ranking. He finished T14 in Mexico two weeks ago, but hasn't managed better than a T40 in the other six. That included a missed cut in Bermuda last week, which ratcheted the pressure up that much more. "You can't get away from anything. The room's a little more quiet around you. Like a pitcher throwing a no-hitter this week, it's a little different," Dahmen said. "Once I missed the cut in Bermuda last week, stress has been high. "You lay in bed, try to go to sleep, but it's like you're sleeping on the lead of a major every night. That's kind of what it feels like, but a little more stressful than that." Dahmen's chances of securing exempt status appeared bleak after opening with a 73 on Thursday. He fell to 2 over with an opening bogey on No. 1, then managed three birdies over his next 15 holes to set up the all-important putt on 18. When the putt dropped, Dahmen hugged his wife, Lona, and playing partner Mark Hubbard said the all the drama during a Friday round in November caused him to "stress drink." "I'm sorry for them, I'm sorry that they're feeling the way I'm feeling," Dahmen said. "I know my wife has been stressed. I have a lot of great people around me and so it's hard on them, but it's just because they love me and they care about me. "I mean, job's not done. ... We have two more steps to go." If Dahmen doesn't improve his standing at least one spot by the end of the weekend, he will still retain conditional status in the Nos. 126-150 category. Either way, Dahmen -- who gained "every man" fame along with caddie Gino Bonnali in the Netflix documentary "Full Swing" -- said his professional golf story is far from done. "I still got more to write this weekend, for sure, but without having the opportunity to play this weekend, my story would be a lot shorter this year," he said. "What happens this weekend, my story's still not done. I have a lot left in me and I'm going to give my all. "But this weekend's big, for sure." This article first appeared on Field Level Media and was syndicated with permission.Secret Service director touts changes as Congress presses him on Trump assassination attemptQBs headline Packers-Dolphins Thanksgiving night matchup

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In the six years that Jimmy Butler has been on the Miami Heat , he's led them to two NBA Finals appearances, been named Eastern Conference Finals MVP during one of those runs, been named an All-Star twice, made All-NBA teams and essentially kept the team competitive even when the roster was lacking in top-end talent alongside him and Bam Adebayo . Butler's been one of the best guards in the league during this run with the Heat, and while injuries have handicapped him over the years, Butler, when healthy, is one of the most formidable scorers and defenders in the league. This season, Butler has averaged 19 points, 5.4 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.2 steals, and helped the Heat to a 12-10 record, which is good for fifth in a weak Eastern Conference. The Heat have the 12th-best net rating in the league, due to the efforts of Butler, in addition to Adebayo and the ascension of Tyler Herro . But Butler's in the last year of his contract with a $52.4 million player option next season, and without a contract extension agreed upon prior to the start of the season, there were always questions about Butler's future with the Heat. With the NBA trade deadline two months away, we now have a clearer picture of Miami's plans. The Heat are reportedly "open to listening to offers for Butler and making a deal if the proposal is right." That doesn't mean that Butler will be traded for sure, but the All-Star guard does have a list of preferred destinations if a trade were to materialize. Butler wants to be traded to a title contender, and sees the Golden State Warriors , Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets as preferred landing spots, per the report. With Butler's wish list in mind, let's breakdown all three destinations as trade season begins to heat up. Golden State Warriors The Warriors have reportedly been looking to add another star player alongside Stephen Curry . The team tried to land Paul George in the offseason, and attempted to facilitate a trade for Lauri Markkanen . Neither worked. But that's not stopping Golden State from remaining aggressive this trade season. On the surface, adding Butler makes sense for the Warriors. He's a proven veteran who can assimilate to any team's style of play. He can play with or without the ball in his hands, is experiencing his most efficient season from inside the arc -- 55.7% shooting to be exact -- and Butler's defense would only strengthen Golden State's fourth-ranked unit. The caveat here, though, is that any trade for Butler would be costly and difficult. He's making $48.7 million this season, so the Warriors would need to send out several important players just to acquire him. It would probably have to start with Andrew Wiggins , who is making $26.2 million this season, and would also likely cost young guys like Jonathan Kuminga and/or Brandin Podziemski . But the Warriors have been reluctant to trade both Kuminga and Podziemski in the past, and Kuminga specifically has been trending in the right direction. In the last six games, he's averaging 19.3 points and 4.5 rebounds, and has been given more opportunity as recently as being placed in the starting lineup instead of Green due to his downhill capabilities. Podziemski's efficiency has been down across the board this season, so perhaps the Warriors would be more willing to trade with him now than they were in the past. Beyond the roster gymnastics the Warriors would have to do in order to acquire Butler, his age (34) and injury history should also make the Warriors hesitant to trade for him, especially since they've maintained that they want to operate on this dual-timeline with= veterans and younger players. Dallas Mavericks The Mavericks did their roster reconstruction in the offseason by adding Klay Thompson, picking up Quentin Grimes and signing Naji Marshall . While Thompson's production has waxed and waned this season, Grimes and Marshall have been valuable additions on both ends of the floor. Kyrie Irving is flirting with a 50-40-90 season, and Luka Doncic has rounded into MVP form after returning from a wrist sprain. Dallas looks every bit as solid as people expected them to be after reaching the NBA Finals a season ago, and quite frankly it wouldn't be out of the realm of possibility that they do nothing at the trade deadline. But players of Butler's caliber don't become available every day, and if he puts you on his list, you have to at least think about the possibility. But similar to the Warriors, a trade to land Butler for the Mavericks wouldn't be easy. And it makes less sense for Dallas than it does for Golden State. Getting Butler would cost the Mavericks practically all the depth they spent time cultivating over the last several years, and as good as Butler is, having a top-heavy roster with zero depth typically only gets you so far. Houston Rockets The Rockets are perhaps the most intriguing team on this list. No one expected them to be sitting third in the Western Conference with a little over a quarter of the season in the books. But they've been the surprise team of the season due to a standout year from Jalen Green , continued emergence of Alperen Sengun and the steady guidance of veteran guard Fred VanVleet . Ime Udoka should get heavy consideration for Coach of the Year, as the Rockets are on pace to return to the playoffs after a four-year absence. Houston has been patient in its rebuild, using the draft to select young talent with upside and bringing in quality veterans to give this team balance. This past summer they were rumored to want to trade for Kevin Durant , indicating they're ready to sit at the grown-ups table after several years of losing. Unlike the Warriors and Mavericks, the Rockets can pull off a trade for Butler without giving up too many key rotation pieces. It's unclear what the Heat would want in return for Butler, but assuming they'd want to retool instead of full-on rebuild given the rest of the roster, perhaps someone like Jabari Smith Jr. could be on the trading block. The Rockets have a swath of young talent, and while Smith has shown promise in his three years, he's averaging a career-low 11.5 points a game while shooting just 43.1% from the field. If the Rockets plan on making the duo of Green and Sengun their core of the future, as well as second-year small forward Amen Thompson who has shown great promise this season, then parting with Smith to add Butler may be the move. The Rockets could fill out the rest of that trade package with veterans like Steven Adams , Jeff Green and add in Dillon Brooks as well. That is, of course, if the Rockets think Butler is the right fit for this team to unload all those assets. Butler would add to the stout second-ranked defense the Rockets already have, and give Houston another weapon on offense, especially in clutch situations. But this is one of those situations where Houston has to decide if trading for an aging All-Star right now is the move they want to make. This core has been so impressive already, and if Butler is already planning on becoming an unrestricted free agent this summer, which ESPN has already reported is his plan, then it wouldn't make sense for the Rockets -- or any other team on this list -- to give up a lot of assets when they could try to sign him outright in 2025.

Prosthetic material could help reduce infections from intravenous catheters December 17, 2024 Texas A&M University Researchers created realistic, skin-like replicas made of Ecoflex, a type of silicone rubber that can potentially serve as a platform to evaluate risks of bacterial infections from intravenous catheters and test wearable sensors, among other biomedical applications. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIN Email In the holiday movie "The Grinch," makeup artists are reported to have spent several hours each day encasing Jim Carrey's face with prosthetics to create the iconic grumpy, green-furred creature. Such elaborate prosthetics, often made possible by materials like silicone rubbers, may have now found an unexpected yet beneficial biomedical engineering application, according to a new study from Texas A&M University. Published in the journal Scientific Reports , researchers have created realistic, skin-like replicas made of Ecoflex, a type of silicone rubber that can potentially serve as a platform to evaluate risks of bacterial infections from intravenous catheters and test wearable sensors, among other biomedical applications. The study found that EcoFlex-based skin replicas can be engineered to mimic actual skin textures, wettability and elasticity, simulating the conditions where bacteria grow and adhere. "We think that the material holds tremendous promise for studying infections at the insertion site due to bacteria that are naturally occurring on the skin," said Majed Othman Althumayri, a graduate student in the Texas A&M Department of Biomedical Engineering and primary author of the paper. "Our goal was to create a skin-like material with ingredients that can be purchased off the shelf. Ecoflex is not just easy to use, it can be cured quickly with minimum additional steps, making it very convenient." There are roughly a million bacteria per square centimeter of human skin. The most common of them is Staphylococcus , particularly the species Staphylococcus epidermidis , which is considered a typical resident of the skin microbiome. Infections often happen when there is a cut, break or wound on the skin, allowing the bacteria to enter the bloodstream. In fact, a relatively common infection in hospitals comes from surgically inserting tubes or catheters into veins. Each year, around 80,000 catheter-related bloodstream infections happen in intensive care units alone, underscoring its public health significance in the United States. "We have been slow in finding solutions for preventing infections from intravenous catheters," said Althumayri. "A reason could be that we lack good platforms to test new catheter designs or wearable biosensor technologies and train staff so that the number of infections can be reduced." To address this gap, the researchers turned to Ecoflex 00-35, a fast-curing, biocompatible rubber used for various applications, including prosthetics for special effects. First, they created molds of common intravenous insertion sites, such as the elbows, hands and forearms. Then, by pouring Ecoflex into the molds that contained artificial bones and tubes acting as veins, the researchers created skin-like replicas. Next, the researchers tested if the Ecoflex skin replicas had properties that matched that of real skin. They measured the replicas' wettability, bacterial adhesion and mechanical properties, such as elasticity and resilience. The researchers found that the Ecoflex models could replicate human skin roughness within a 7.5% error margin. Further, high-resolution imaging showed that bacteria could adhere to the skin replica and grow on it. Then, in a key experiment, the researchers simulated an intravenous catheter insertion into an Ecoflex hand replica that they created. This artificial hand effectively modeled phases of bacterial growth, showing promise that these replicas can be used for implementing infection control measures and improving the design of medical devices like catheters. However, the researchers noted that their current experiments do not entirely model real-world conditions. "Developing realistic skin models that can mimic the human skin is an important initial step," said Dr. Hatice Ceylan Koydemir, corresponding author on the study and assistant professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering with a research program housed within the Texas A&M University Center for Remote Health Technologies and Systems. "But we think that incorporating additional elements, like body fluids and other clinically relevant situations, in future experiments will bolster our findings and further validate Ecoflex's potential for medical applications." Other contributors to the research include Azra Yaprak Tarman, a graduate student in the Department of Biomedical Engineering. This study was partly sponsored by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (one of the National Institutes of Health), the Department of Defense Office of Naval Research and the National Science Foundation-funded Engineering Research Center PATHS-UP. Researchers also received additional support from the Department of Biomedical Engineering, the Center for Remote Health Technologies and Systems, the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, the AggieFab Nanofabrication Facility and the Soft Matter Facility. Story Source: Materials provided by Texas A&M University . Note: Content may be edited for style and length. 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Young men swung to the right for Donald Trump after a campaign dominated by masculine appealsUsher makes it a point to give back to the community and he’s investing in the youth once again with the launch of a Content Studio at the Whitehead Boys & Girls Club in Atlanta. The R&B legend made the initiative official with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Usher Raymond IV Spark Lap at the Boys & Girls Club of ATL on Monday (Dec. 9). Usher launched an Entertainment Industry Club (officially starting in 2025) and state-of-the-art Content Studio arming emerging creatives with the tools and resources necessary to thrive. “Returning to the Boys & Girls Clubs, where I discovered my passion, and launching this program in Atlanta is a full-circle moment for me,” Usher said. “The Spark Lab and Entertainment Industry Club is about providing our youth with the tools, confidence, and opportunities they need to turn their dreams into reality. It’s an honor to help inspire the next generation of leaders and innovators through After School programs.” While Usher’s been on the road performing, he made time to launch the Social Impact Tour in collaboration with his New Look foundation. Usher’s been able to help 4,800 kids along the trek across North America including stops in Brooklyn, Philly, Detroit, Oakland, Houston and more. “We are invested in our future. We’re invested in youth and I’m an example. I represent an amazing alumni,” Usher continued during a presser on Monday regarding his experience at the Boys & Girls Club. Kids with the Boys & Girls Club are excited about Usher’s involvement. “Usher’s a great guy, man. He’s giving a lot of these youth chances to help their community,” one member told Atlanta Now. Usher is getting ready to wrap up the North American leg of his Past Present Future tour with a handful of U.S. dates left this month with shows on tap for Atlanta and Miami before heading out to the U.K. in March.Michiganders Rick and Marty Lagina might be closer than ever to answers about buried treasure in a new episode of “ The Curse of Oak Island .” Season 12 of the hit series continues Tuesday, Dec. 17, at 9 p.m. ET on History Channel . Stream the new episode for free with a trial on Philo . Nova Scotia’s tree-covered Oak Island has intrigued treasure hunters for more than two centuries. Legend has it that somewhere, one of the greatest treasures is still in hiding, waiting for someone to find it. That’s where Michigan brothers Rick and Marty Lagina come in. They’ve bought the rights to most of the island, hoping to solve the mystery themselves. Using modern technology, they’ve started an expensive and dangerous search. It’s the same search that many have died on – inspiring the show’s curse namesake. In tonight’s new episode “ Hide and Seek ,” the team hits more wood deep in the Money Pit area where radar results detected a possible offset chamber. The Fellowship is increasingly convinced, more than ever, that their search for answers will pay off soon. Watch the search continue tonight, Dec. 17, at 9/8c on History Channel .

Finding the perfect gift can be daunting. The only way to truly ensure you get it right would be to ask the recipient what they want, but that wouldn’t be much fun for either of you. Luckily, there’s another tactic to help you earn a “gift whisperer” reputation: seeking out unique, practical, game-changing gifts that will truly surprise and delight. But that’s about as easy as it sounds, which is to say it’s not easy at all. So, we’ve done the legwork for you. Start making your list with this compilation of some of the most innovative, functional and fun gifts of 2024. There’s something for every budget. This image provided by FinaMill shows the FinaMill Ultimate Spice Grinder Set. The new FinaMill Ultimate Spice Grinder set elevates the pedestrian pepper and spice mill in both function and style. Bear with me: The new FinaMill Ultimate Spice Grinder set elevates the pedestrian pepper and spice mill in both function and style. Available in three colors (Sangria Red, Midnight Black and Soft Cream), the rechargeable-battery unit grinds with a light touch rather than hand-tiring twists. That’s easier for everyone and especially helpful for those experiencing hand or wrist issues such as arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome or tendinitis. And it’s fun to use. The set includes a stackable storage tray and four pods that can be easily swapped as needed: The GT microplane grater for hard spices, nuts and chocolate; the MAX for large spices and dried herbs; the ProPlus for smaller and oily spices; and the Pepper Pod for, well, pepper. $110. This image provided by Pull Start Fire shows the matchless fire igniter in use. Made of 89% recycled materials, the food-safe, eco-friendly, 3-by-2-by-1-inch fire starters will light a fire quickly without matches, lighters or kindling. Campers and backyard firepit lovers who have experienced the heartbreak of wet wood will appreciate having a three-pack of Pull Start Fire on hand. Made of 89% recycled materials, including sanding dust, wax and flint, the food-safe, eco-friendly, 3-by-2-by-1-inch fire starters will light a fire quickly without matches, lighters or kindling. Just loop the attached green string around a log, incorporate it into a wood stack, and pull the attached red string to ignite. Each windproof, rainproof block burns for 30 minutes. $29.99. This image provided by Souper Cubes shows No Mess Utensils held upright on pot edges. The No Mess Utensil lives up to its name. The utensils, a serving spoon and a ladle, have innovative, S-shaped handles designed to rest on the edge of a pot. The No Mess Utensil Set from Souper Cubes , a company known for its portioned, silicone freezer trays, lives up to its name. The utensils — a serving spoon and a ladle — have innovative, S-shaped handles designed to rest on the edge of a pot, keeping them upright so they won’t slip in. The design also eliminates the need for a spoon rest or, worse, placing dirty utensils on the kitchen counter or stovetop between stirs. A silicone coating in a choice of Aqua, Charcoal, Cranberry or Blueberry keeps handles cool to the touch. $24.99. This image provided by FeatherSnap shows a female cardinal bird perched on a FeatherSnap Wi-Fi Solar Powered Camera Smart Bird Feeder. Equipped with an HD camera, the dual-chamber feeder enables up-close livestreaming of avian visitors, as well as species-logging via the free mobile app. The FeatherSnap Wi-Fi smart bird feeder could turn anyone into an avid birdwatcher. Equipped with an HD camera, the dual-chamber feeder enables up-close livestreaming of avian visitors, as well as species-logging via the free mobile app. An optional premium subscription ($59.99 annually or $6.99 monthly) includes unlimited photo and video storage, AI identification with species-specific details, and the opportunity to earn badges for logging new visitors. Turn on notifications to get alerts sent to your phone whenever there’s activity at the feeder. $179.99. This image provided by FUJIFILM North America Corporation and FUJIFILM Corporation Tokyo shows a smartphone printer. Fujifilm Instax's Mini Link 3 smartphone printer offers a touch of nostalgia without sacrificing technology. Just load the printer with film and connect it to your Android or iOS device via Bluetooth to print wallet-size photos. Fujifilm's Instax Mini Link 3 smartphone printer offers a touch of nostalgia without sacrificing technology. Just load the 4.9-by-3.5-by-1.3-inch printer with Instax Mini instant film and connect it to your Android or iOS device via Bluetooth to print wallet-size photos. If you want to get fancy, you can adjust brightness, contrast and saturation, or apply filters, including 3D augmented-reality effects, via the free Instax Mini Link app. It can also make collages of up to six images, or animate photos to share on social media. Available in Rose Pink, Clay White and Sage Green. $99.95. This image provided by easyplant shows a Marxii Calathea plant in a small, beige, self-watering pot. The appropriately named easyplant is one of the best gifts you can give your houseplant-loving friends, regardless of their experience level. The appropriately named easyplant is one of the best gifts you can give your houseplant-loving friends, regardless of their experience level. Select a pot color, size and plant (or get recommendations based on sunlight requirements, pet friendliness and other attributes) and fill the self-watering container’s built-in reservoir roughly once a month. Moisture will permeate the soil from the bottom as needed, eliminating the often-fatal consequences of over- or under-watering. It’s also a literal lifesaver come vacation time. $49-$259. This image provided by Nama shows the M1 plant-based milk maker. If you've got a no-dairy friend on your list, a plant-based milk maker could save them money while allowing them to avoid unnecessary ingredients like sugar, stabilizers, thickeners and preservatives. If you’ve got a no-dairy friend on your list, a plant-based milk maker could save them money while allowing them to avoid sugar, stabilizers, thickeners and preservatives. The Nama M1 appliance both blends and strains ingredients, converting nuts, seeds, grains or oats into velvety-smooth milk in just one minute, with zero grit. And for zero waste, the pasty leftover pulp can be used in other recipes for added nutrients. The device also makes infused oils, flavored waters and soups. And, importantly, cleanup is easy. Available in white and black. $400. This image provided by QelviQ shows a wine bottle chiller. For friends who prefer stronger beverages, the QelviQ personal sommelier uses "smart" technology to ensure wine is served at its ideal temperature. For friends who prefer stronger beverages, the QelviQ personal sommelier uses “smart” technology to ensure wine is served at its ideal temperature. Unlike traditional wine refrigerators, this device doesn’t take up any floor space. It also doesn’t chill wine to just one or two temperatures based on its color. Instead — paired with the free QelviQ app — the tabletop chiller relies on a database of more than 350,000 wines to bring a bottle to its specific recommended serving temperature in as little as 20 minutes. It also suggests food-wine and wine-food pairings. Plus, the appliance serves as a great icebreaker to inspire dinnertime conversation. Available in Exciting Red, Dashing Black and Dreamy White. $495. This image provided by Uncommon Goods shows a 2-piece LED Grilling Tool Set. Uncommon Good's 2-piece LED Grilling Tool Set puts illumination into the handles of its stainless-steel spatula and tongs. Grilling food after dark — and ascertaining its doneness — can prove challenging without outdoor lighting, and it’s nearly impossible to cook while holding a flashlight. But as is often the case, the simplest of solutions can make the biggest of impacts: Uncommon Good’s 2-piece LED Grilling Tool Set puts illumination into the handles of its stainless-steel spatula and tongs. After use, the lights can be removed and the utensils run through the dishwasher. $40. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. With our weekly newsletter packed with the latest in everything food.As 2024 closes out, the uranium spot price touches a low point for the year but remains at a higher level than seen in more than a decade, as Japan’s interest in bolstering nuclear energy adds tailwinds to uranium demand. Uranium oxide sat at $77.08 per lb. at the end of November, down 3.6% for that month, and was down 15.38% from the end of last year , though it was up 18.79% over the past three-year period, the $6.6 billion Sprott Physical Uranium Trust (TSX: U.U for USD; U.UN for CAD) noted in its latest report on Friday. “Given the growing sensitivity to geopolitical factors, we believe the uranium price will continue to behave in this staircase-like pattern over the intermediate term with short-term bouts of volatility,” Jacob White, Sprott’s ETF product manager, said in the report. The uranium spot price, which hit $106 per lb. at the end of January, a level not seen in 17 years, gained in the context of the nuclear metal’s supply not meeting rising demand as countries seek greener options for energy generation. Japan warms to nuclear Uranium has been buoyed by growing global support for nuclear energy, with more countries pledging to triple nuclear capacity by 2050, as discussed at the UN’s COP29 climate change conference in Azerbaijan last month. The world’s fourth largest economy, Japan is to seek a 20% increase in nuclear energy usage by 2040, up from 8.5% currently, according to its revised energy policy released on Tuesday, Reuters reported. Its renewed interest in nuclear marks a stark contrast with the country’s reaction to the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster, after which it suspended operations at all of its nuclear plants. It began resuming operations four years later. Other renewable energies are to account for 40 to 50% of the total energy mix, up from 23% last year, while the share of fossil fuel use is to drop to 30-40% from 69% by 2040. Japan’s power demand is forecast to rise 20% by 2040 as electrification is expected to increase. Nuclear power is gaining interest in other Asia-Pacific nations as well. Taiwan Premier Cho Jung-tai expressed openness to using new nuclear technologies to meet rising demand from power-hungry chipmakers in the AI industry, according to a Bloomberg report in October. The East Asian country’s policy has been to ease off nuclear power, with plans to close its last reactor in the spring. Vietnam is seeking to amend its national power development plan to accommodate nuclear and hydrogen options, Reuters reported in October. And the Philippines is considering restarting its shuttered Bataan nuclear plant as South Korea’s Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power plans to launch a feasibility study on evaluating the restart, according to World Nuclear News. South Korea itself broke new ground for two new nuclear plants in October under the leadership of pro-nuclear President Yoon Seok-yeol. However, the progress of future nuclear plants there could be stymied if opposition leader Lee Jae-myung, who opposes new nuclear plants, replaces Yoon, currently facing impeachment after a failed martial law attempt. Uranium supply overhang Sprott noted that conversion and enrichment prices are at all-time highs, which highlights the strength of the metal’s current market dynamics. The spot market is also facing pressures of an overhang of supply as some uranium traders seek to clear their positions before the year is over, and rumours that the Kazakh ANU physical uranium fund might liquidate its 2+ million-lb. inventory. “While Russia’s retaliatory export ban on enriched uranium to the US pushes utilities’ focus to the nuclear fuel cycle’s conversion and enrichment segments, we believe this attention will eventually cascade down to uranium oxide,” White wrote. In contrast to the spot price dipping in November, White noted that uranium mining equities gained 1.18% last month, though they were flat for the year. Equities were up 9.15% over the last three years.