Gov. Henry McMaster changed course Tuesday and said he’s convinced South Carolina Electric & Gas should be forced to eat the costs of its failed nuclear project after a key government audit cast doubt on the power company’s claim it would be bankrupted by the colossal bill. Postandcourier.com

As nuclear tensions between North Korea and the rest of the worldremain high, shelter and evacuation drills have been increasingly common across Japan. But until this week, none had taken place in its capital city. Today, Tokyo held its first-ever drill to practice safe evacuation procedures in the event of a missile strike, Reuters reports. Qz.com

 Four high-powered private investor groups have agreed to sink nearly $2.5 billion into FirstEnergy for 18 months in exchange for helping the company shed its money-losing power plants, or get them returned to regulation and protection from competition. Cleveland.com

Vice President Mike Pence warned European countries on Tuesday that the Trump administration plans to withdraw the U.S. from a nuclear agreement with Iran unless the deal undergoes significant changes. Washingtonexaminer.com