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Radiation worker exposure

Published: 6 October 2025
Categories: IAEA

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Radiation worker exposure

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Event Date: 13 January 2025 Event Type: Irradiation/Accelerator Facility Event Location: Czech Republic, Nuclear Physics Institute, Praha INES Rating: 2 (Final)

On 13. 1. 2025, the lcencee reported a radiation emergency when an unplanned radiation exposure of a radiation worker occurred. The worker was in the radiation room with a source of ionizing radiation – the Chisostat SO 1 irradiator, which contained a sealed radionuclide source (“URZ”) Co-60 with an activity of 30TBq as of 13. 1. 2025. At the time of the preparatory work, the source was not in a shielded position. The total time the worker spent in the radiation room during 2 entries (7. 1. 2025 and 13. 1. 2025) was about 12.5 minutes.

The investigation found that the last time the irradiator was used on 18. 12. 2024, it was incorrectly turned off. The irradiator was turned off by the main circuit breaker (not via the main control console), therefore the source was not put into the shielded position. It was also found that the backup power source (UPC), which would ensure the insertion of the

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Stable crude oil prices, increasing refinery margins in third quarter of 2025

Published: 6 October 2025
Categories: US Energy Information Administration

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In-brief analysis

October 6, 2025

Data source: CME Group, Bloomberg L.P.
Note: 3Q25=third quarter of 2025

Crude oil prices were relatively stable in the third quarter of 2025 (3Q25), ending the quarter just 9 cents per barrel (b) less than they started, while refinery margins increased to their highest levels so far this year. In this quarterly update, we review petroleum markets price developments in 3Q25, covering crude oil prices and refinery margins.

Crude oil prices
The Brent crude oil price traded in a narrow range in 3Q25 as expected increased production from OPEC countries offset geopolitical tensions. The Brent price began the quarter averaging $70/b in July, following the Israel-Iran 12-day war at the end of 2Q25, before declining to an average of $67/b in August and $68/b in September.

OPEC+ announcements in July, August,

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Flood Assistance Center opens for Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate members who had damage from the June 12-16, 2025 flooding

Published: 6 October 2025
Categories: FEMA News

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Lake Traverse Reservation – A major disaster declaration for the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate was approved by President Donald J. Trump on Sept. 11, 2025, providing federal assistance to support recovery efforts following severe storms and flooding that occurred June 12–16, 2025.

A Flood Assistance Center will open Monday, Oct. 6, 2025 at the Tribal Administration Building, 12554 BIA Hwy 711, Agency Village, South Dakota, 57262. Enrolled tribal members with uninsured damage to their home, disaster-related emergency needs, or property loss from the June flooding may apply for assistance at the Flood Assistance Center Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

Recovery specialists from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration will be available to explain disaster assistance programs, help people complete the application for federal assistance, and get information on additional resources including low-interest disaster loans. The type of assistance individuals may be eligible for is based on their damages and individual circumstances. 

Enrolled tribal members who have homeowners, renters, or flood insurance should file a claim before applying for FEMA assistance. If a policy does not cover all disaster expenses, tribal members may be eligible for federal assistance. Only one FEMA application per household is needed and the following information will be requested: 

Your updated REAL ID Tribal ID (updated ID’s can be obtained from Tribal Enrollment)Contact information including an email addressYour address at the

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