SAPPORO, Japan/TOKYO -- Hokkaido Gov. Naomichi Suzuki said Friday he would be willing to approve the restart of a reactor at the northern prefecture's sole nuclear plant. "I believe that utilizing nuclear power is a realistic option available for the time being," Suzuki said during a Hokkaido Legislative Assembly meeting. The No. 3 reactor at the Tomari Nuclear Power Station has passed new national regulatory safety standards, which Suzuki cited as a reason he is ready to give the green light. "A restart is expected to lower electricity rates and ensure a stable supply amid an expected increase in electricity demand," the governor said. The plant can only be restarted with the governor's consent. Suzuki is expected to make the decision official following discussions in Hokkaido's assembly. "Securing a carbon-free power source will lead to economic growth in Hokkaido as well as a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions," Suzuki said. Electricity d...
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Silicon Valley’s Man in the White House Is Benefiting Himself and His Friends David Sacks, the Trump administration’s A.I. and crypto czar, has helped formulate policies that aid his Silicon Valley friends and many of his own tech investments. Listen to this article · 17:28 min Learn more By Cecilia Kang Tripp Mickle Ryan Mac David Yaffe-Bellany and Theodore Schleifer Nov. 30, 2025 In July, David Sacks, one of the Trump administration’s top technology officials, beamed as he strode onstage at a neo-Classical auditorium just blocks from the White House. He had convened top government officials and Silicon Valley executives for a forum on the booming business of artificial intelligence. The guest of honor was President Trump, who unveiled an “A.I. Action Plan” that was drafted in part by Mr. Sacks, a longtime venture capitalist. In a nearly hourlong speech, Mr. Trump declared that A.I. was “one of the most important technological revolutions...