Officials with South Carolina’s state-owned utility are discussing a potential settlement with Toshiba Corp. as they weigh whether to continue construction on two nuclear reactors already over budget and behind schedule. Usnews.com

Nevada Democrats failed Wednesday night to remove language from the House fiscal 2018 spending bill that would prohibit the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump in their state from being closed. Washingtonexaminer.com

As Britain aims to reduce emissions to meet its carbon commitments, the UK’s Nuclear Industry Association (NIA) has insisted that nuclear power will be an integral part of the balanced, low carbon energy mix. Cityam.com

Energy Secretary Rick Perry told radio host Hugh Hewitt on Wednesday that making “nuclear power cool again” was a priority for his agency. Dailycaller.com