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  Moist, buttery, and swirled with vanilla and chocolate—this marble cake is a timeless treat everyone loves. INGREDIENTS For the Cake ½ cup natural cocoa powder, such as Hershey's 2½ cups sugar, divided ½ cup water 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, best quality such as Ghirardelli, broken into 1-in pieces 1 cup buttermilk (see note) 4 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 cups all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ¾ teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened For the Glaze 5 tablespoons unsalted butter ¾ cup sugar ¼ cup water 2 teaspoons vanilla extract INSTRUCTIONS For the Cake Preheat the oven to 325°F and set an oven rack in the middle position. Spray a 10-in (12-cup) Bundt pan generously with nonstick cooking spray with flour, such as Baker's Joy or Pam with Flour. In a small saucepan, combine the cocoa powder, ½ cup of the sugar, and the water. Bring to a simmer over high heat, whisking until...
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Ignace Chosen as Site for Canada's Underground Nuclear Waste Repository


A region in northern Ontario has been selected as the site for Canada's underground nuclear waste repository. The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) announced that the Township of Ignace and the Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation have agreed to host the $26-billion project.

The decision comes after a 14-year site selection process that began in 2010 with 22 potential locations. The site selection was narrowed down to two finalists in Ontario: Ignace and South Bruce. The NWMO ultimately chose Ignace after both the municipality and the nearby First Nation expressed their willingness to move forward.

The deep geological repository will be located about 650 to 800 meters underground, encased in solid rock with engineered barriers to ensure the safe storage of nuclear waste for thousands of years. The project is expected to take approximately 20 years to complete, including regulatory approvals and construction.

Federal Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson expressed his gratitude to the communities involved in the selection process and emphasized the importance of the project for Canada's climate change goals.

The NWMO will now begin the regulatory approval process, which is estimated to take about 10 years, followed by another 10 years of construction. The used fuel is expected to be loaded into the repository over a period of 50 to 60 years.




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