NuScale Power, a Portland-based nuclear power company, is facing a class-action lawsuit from investors alleging that the company made false statements about the viability of a project involving small modular nuclear reactors. The project with Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems at the Idaho National Laboratory was canceled due to financial issues. NuScale is the only company with a small modular reactor design approved by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Iceberg Research published a report challenging NuScale's claims about customer acquisition and the feasibility of another project with Standard Power. NuScale's stock has dropped 60% since August, and the company has refuted the allegations, with VP Diane Hughes labeling the plaintiffs as 'serial litigants.'

NuScale, a Portland-based company, has canceled a partnership with the Department of Energy and the Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems to deliver the first small modular nuclear reactors in the U.S. The Carbon Free Power Project faced a 75% cost increase to $9.3 billion and a 50% increase in power costs due to inflation and rising interest rates. Some communities withdrew their commitments, affecting the project's viability. NuScale's stock fell 33% following the announcement, although the company remains committed to bringing small modular reactors to market.

The National Transportation Safety Board is urging the Federal Aviation Administration to revise mental health regulations for pilots following an incident where off-duty pilot Joseph Emerson attempted to disable the engines of a Horizon Air flight during a mental health crisis. Emerson's wife attributed his actions to depression and stress, exacerbated by a friend's death and work pressure. The FAA's self-reporting system for pilots' mental health issues is criticized for being slow and costly, potentially discouraging pilots from seeking help. Despite recent improvements, including the approval of certain antidepressants, the process remains burdensome. Emerson is currently facing multiple charges, including attempted murder and interfering with flight crew members.

The National Transportation Safety Board is urging the Federal Aviation Administration to revise mental health regulations for pilots following an incident where an off-duty Horizon Air pilot, Joseph Emerson, allegedly attempted to disable the engines mid-flight. Emerson's actions, which occurred after he had been experiencing depression and stress, have led to a broader discussion about the FAA's mental health reporting requirements, which are seen as discouraging pilots from seeking help due to the fear of losing their medical clearance. The FAA has made some progress in recent years, allowing certain antidepressants and streamlining the clearance process for mild cases. Emerson is currently facing multiple charges, including attempted murder and interfering with flight crew members.

The National Transportation Safety Board is urging the Federal Aviation Administration to revise mental health regulations for pilots following an incident where an off-duty pilot, Joseph Emerson, attempted to disable the engines of a Horizon Air flight during a mental health crisis. Emerson had been experiencing depression, exacerbated by personal and professional stress, and had ingested psychedelic mushrooms approximately 36 hours prior to the incident. The FAA's current system requires pilots to self-report mental health issues, which can lead to a loss of medical clearance and a lengthy, costly process to regain it. Pilots and medical professionals express concerns that the system discourages pilots from seeking help. The FAA has made some progress, allowing certain antidepressants and streamlining the clearance process for mild cases. Emerson is currently facing multiple charges, including attempted murder and interfering with flight crew members.

The National Transportation Safety Board is urging the Federal Aviation Administration to revise mental health regulations for pilots following an incident where an off-duty Horizon Air pilot, Joseph Emerson, attempted to disable the engines mid-flight. Emerson's actions, which occurred after he had been experiencing depression and stress, have led to a broader discussion about the FAA's mental health reporting system, which is criticized for being slow, costly, and discouraging pilots from seeking help. The FAA has made some progress, allowing certain antidepressants and streamlining the clearance process for pilots with mild symptoms. Emerson is currently facing multiple charges, including attempted murder and interfering with flight crew members.

The National Transportation Safety Board is urging the Federal Aviation Administration to revise mental health regulations for pilots following an incident where off-duty pilot Joseph Emerson attempted to disable the engines on a Horizon Air flight. Emerson's actions, which occurred during a mental health crisis, have led to discussions about the challenges pilots face in seeking help for mental health issues due to the potential loss of medical clearance required to fly. The FAA's current system, which requires self-reporting and can be costly and time-consuming, is seen as a deterrent. The FAA has made some progress, including approving certain antidepressants, but experts argue that more needs to be done to align with modern medical practices.