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27-03-2025
- Business
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‘A design anchored in reality' Knoxville company one step closer to creating fusion power plant
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — As Knoxville-based Type One Energy makes plans to build a prototype fusion power plant at the Bull Run Fossil Plant, seven peer-reviewed scientific papers published in the Journal of Plasma Physics (JPP) show no significant scientific barriers remain in achieving fusion energy using its stellarator technology. Type One Energy's first Infinity Two stellarator fusion power plant project is being developed with the Tennessee Valley Authority. Project Infinity initially focused on creating a prototype of Type One's stellarator fusion machine called Infinity One. Now, it includes the broader goal of commercializing fusion energy. Previously, the company said Infinity Two could start adding power to the grid by the mid-2030s. Lawyer breaks down wrongful death lawsuit filed by Riley Strain's family 'Why are we the first private fusion company with an agreement to develop a potential fusion power plant project for an energy utility? Because we have a design anchored in reality,' said Christofer Mowry, CEO of Type One Energy. 'The physics basis for Infinity Two is grounded in the knowledge of what is required for application to, and performance in, the demanding environment of reliable electrical generation for the power grid. We have an organization that understands this isn't about designing a science project.' A broad coalition of scientists from national laboratories and universities around the world worked with Type One Energy to develop the research. The work published includes six research papers and an editorial. While the papers do not represent a full power plant design, they establish a strong physics foundation for Infinity Two and show stellarators can be used for commercial fusion power. A stellarator is a machine that uses magnetic fields to confine plasma in the shape of a donut, enabling scientists to control the plasma and create suitable conditions for fusion. The basis considers the requirements needed for fusion energy to be possible, from plasma performance, power plant startup, construction logistics, reliability to economics utilizing actual power plant operating experience. The papers also validate key technical components of the Infinity Two Power Plant design, including their breeder blanket and divertor design and tritium fuel cycle. Police investigating Knoxville auto shop that customers say held cars for months or years The research was based on over 70,000 optimization simulations, which Type One Energy says is the most extensive stellarator design study of its kind. Several high-performance computing facilities, including the exascale Frontier machine at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), were used to perform the simulations. Type One Energy added that their work builds on proven stellarator fusion technology, i.e., the Wendelstein 7-X in Germany. 'Fusion science and technology are experiencing a period of very rapid development, driven by both public and private enthusiasm for fusion power. In this environment of creative and entrepreneurial ferment, it is crucial that new ideas and designs are both publicly shared and thoroughly scrutinised by the scientific community — Type One Energy and JPP are setting the gold standard for how this is done,' said Alex Schekochihin, Professor of Theoretical Physics at the University of Oxford and Editor of the JPP. 'We committed to this ambitious fusion commercialization milestone two years ago and today we delivered,' said John Canik, Chief Science and Engineering Officer for Type One Energy. 'The team was able to efficiently develop deep plasma physics insights to inform the design of our Infinity Two stellarator, by taking advantage of our access to high performance computing resources. This enabled the Type One Energy team to demonstrate a realistic, integrated stellarator design that moves far beyond conventional thinking and concepts derived from more limited modeling capabilities.' TVA considers adding power lines in Sevier County to support growth Infinity One will be built inside the Bull Run Fossil Plant in Clinton. The plant was retired in December 2023 as part of the TVA's pledge to reduce its reliance on coal and focus more on clean energy. Construction is set to begin in 2026, and it is expected to be completed by 2028. Type One Energy added that while no decision has been made for the exact site of Infinity Two, TVA is exploring a pathway to owning and operating Infinity Two. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Automotive
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Five Tennessee roads remain closed six months after Helene as recovery continues
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — This week marks six months since Hurricane Helene devastated parts of East Tennessee and western North Carolina. While the majority of Tennessee roads have reopened, five sections remain closed. The massive storm took lives, destroyed homes, damaged bridges, shut down part of I-40 between Tennessee and North Carolina, and damaged I-26 in Unicoi County. United States Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said this would 'be the most expensive emergency relief project that we have ever had in the country.' Over 100 cars line up for new mobile food pantry as flood recovery continues in Cocke County During these six months, I-40 partially reopened. Of the 49 sections of state roads closed in the aftermath, 44 are back open, according to a Tennessee Department of Transportation spokesperson. Businesses have reopened, and park trails have been restored. Yet, there is still so much left to do. Five road sections remain closed, according to TDOT, including the following: Carter SR67 (bridge) estimated opening: May 31, 2025 Greene SR107 (bridge) estimated opening: June 23, 2025 Washington SR81 (bridge) estimated opening: June 23, 2025 Carter/Johnson SR159 estimated opening: August 31, 2025 Washington SR353 (bridge) estimated opening: May 22, 2026 In the aftermath, the people of East Tennessee have come together help, from retired couples to high school students. Lawyer breaks down wrongful death lawsuit filed by Riley Strain's family Some people have said their FEMA checks have been stolen. Other people have had their insurance companies deny coverage on lost homes. The six months of struggle are reminiscent of Tennessee Governor Bill Lee's words in the aftermath of the disaster. 'Whether it's a loss of a family member, a loss home, the loss of water, the loss of employment… they're survivors,' Lee said. 'Tennesseans are survivors.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-03-2025
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Lawyer breaks down wrongful death lawsuit filed by Riley Strain's family
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Roughly one year after 22-year-old Riley Strain's body was found in the Cumberland River in Nashville, his family filed a wrongful death lawsuit in the state of Missouri. In this week's Ask Isaacs, 6 News' Lori Tucker and Attorney Greg Isaacs discuss the case. On March 8, 2024, University of Missouri student Riley Strain disappeared while on a fraternity trip in Nashville. Reports at the time said he was escorted out of Luke's 32 Bridge, a bar, after being served only one drink around 9:30 p.m. Later, video showed Strain walking nearby and appearing to lose his balance. His body was recovered from the Cumberland River on March 22, 2024, two weeks after he disappeared. AI in the legal world: Lawyer discusses controversial video of Sumner County suspect 'talking' An autopsy listed Strain's cause of death as 'drowning and ethanol intoxication' and said his death was accidental. His blood alcohol level was .228 and he also had Delta 9 in his system, but the report said there was no foul play-related trauma. The lawsuit filed by Strain's family names the Delta Chi national fraternity, BCC Missouri, LLC, which owns the Delta Chi fraternity house at the University of Missouri, chapter advisors for the University of Missouri Delta Chi chapter, and individual fraternity officers and members. The lawsuit also makes multiple allegations of what may have happened before Strain's disappearance. The lawsuit claims that Strain did not plan on attending the formal event, but agreed to after he was pressured by his fraternity brothers. Then, after he got on the chartered bus for the trip on Friday, March 8 2024, it was revealed that there was beer and pre-made 'Jello shots' that contained vodka, the lawsuit claims. The lawsuit also claims that several hours after the group arrived in Nashville, Strain was observed acting unusual, but his fraternity brothers allowed him to continue drinking and even purchased drinks for him. According to the lawsuit, Delta Chi had policies to prevent alcohol misuse and even had a PowerPoint presentation and online materials assuring parents that the organization would 'keep their children safe,' and specifically highlighted 'Delta Chi's stern stance on alcohol.' Lawyer breaks down potential future charges against Sean Williams after 95-year sentence In addition to the claims of negligence and vicarious liability, the lawsuit also states that Strain's body was discovered in the Cumberland River, which was a four-minute walk from the bar Strain was escorted out from, but the hotel he was staying at was a 12-minute walk from the bar in another direction. The lawsuit also claims that Strain's parents were not contacted until approximately noon the following day and then Nashville Police were contacted. In Tennessee, the statute of limitations for wrongful death claims is generally one year from the date of the injury that resulted in a person's death, according to the Isaacs Law Firm, but that limitation can be two years if there are criminal charges against a person who is alleged to have caused or contributed to a person's death. If you have a legal question, send it to AskIsaacs@ To watch full episodes of Ask Isaacs, click here. WATE's Lori Tucker and Attorney Greg Isaacs answer your legal questions from the WATE Alert Desk on Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m. and on WATE Channel 6 at 5:30 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-03-2025
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Family of Mizzou student Riley Strain sues Delta Chi Fraternity for wrongful death
The family of Riley Strain, a former University of Missouri student who was found dead in Nashville last year, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Delta Chi Fraternity on Friday, court records show. The lawsuit, filed in Boone County Circuit Court, claims negligence by the fraternity led to Strain's death and names the organization and individual members as defendants. The plaintiffs seek damages related to Strain's death, including compensation for financial losses, including funeral expenses and emotional suffering. Strain was a senior at Mizzou majoring in interdisciplinary studies and business. He went missing March 8, 2024, after being separated from fraternity friends during a night out, Nashville detectives said. His body was recovered March 22 from the Cumberland River in West Nashville, about eight miles from downtown. Strain's disappearance captured national attention. The lawsuit filed this week alleges fraternity members failed to follow their own policies, which prohibit beverages with more than 15% alcohol by volume. The family claims Strain was pressured into attending a 'spring formal' event, and to consume large amounts of alcohol, the suit reads. The plaintiff's attorney and representatives of the defendants did not immediately respond to The Star's requests for comment Saturday. The lawsuit alleges that members of the fraternity served beer and high-proof vodka Jell-O shots on the bus to Nashville. According to court documents, Strain was visibly intoxicated when the group arrived in Nashville. Several fraternity brothers allegedly noticed he was having difficulty speaking and walking. 'By the time the group reached the final bar of the night, Riley was virtually incoherent,' the lawsuit reads. 'He was leaning against walls to stay upright, stumbling up and down steps, was completely unable to speak or communicate, and needed help.' The night he went missing, Strain was kicked out of Luke's 32 Bridge Bar at 301 Broadway, a downtown Nashville bar owned by country star Luke Bryan, according to Metro Nashville Police. A bouncer reportedly did not allow Strain to stand outside the bar to wait for friends to close their tabs. A friend confirmed to The Star that Strain was taken out a side door and was gone when his friends paid and walked out. The lawsuit claims fraternity brothers abandoned Strain when he became highly intoxicated and unable to care for himself. Strain's fraternity brothers failed to report him missing in a timely manner, the suit alleges. A friend said they told police they lost sight of Strain after he was kicked out of the bar. Nashville police said they tried using Snapchat to find his location, but were unsuccessful. Strain's friends tried calling him multiple times the next day, but the calls kept going to voicemail. A friend called police around 1:45 p.m. the next day from outside the Nashville Central Police Precinct to file a missing persons report, saying they were in town for a fraternity formal when Strain disappeared. A massive search for Strain ensued, and his body was eventually recovered from the river. According to a medical examiner, Strain died of accidental drowning and ethyl alcohol intoxication. The police department classified Strain's death as accidental. Nashville detectives said their investigation showed that Strain consumed multiple alcoholic drinks on March 8 before becoming separated from his friends. The lawsuit alleges Delta Chi failed to prevent behaviors and actions that resulted in the death of Strain. It also alleges the fraternity failed to properly train members and uphold its policies. Strain's family is demanding a jury trial in the case, according to court records. Previous reporting by Noelle Alviz-Gransee and Robert A. Cronkleton contributed to this report.
Yahoo
22-03-2025
- Yahoo
Fatal car crash in Barry County kills 29-year-old man
BARRY COUNTY, Mo. — A 29-year-old man from Horatio, Arkansas was killed after his car crashed near Seligman, Missouri on Friday, March 21. The Missouri State Highway Patrol states that the accident happened around 4:16 p.m. on Northbound Farm Road 1075 one mile north of Seligman. Family of Riley Strain files wrongful death lawsuit against Delta Chi fraternity The crash report says the driver's 2013 Toyota Highlander traveled off the left side of Farm Road 1075 and crashed into an embankment, totaling the vehicle. The driver was pronounced deceased by the Barry County Coroner. His next of kin have been notified of his passing. This is the 25th fatality for MSHP Troop D in 2025. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
