As the global threat landscape accelerates its transformation, 2026 marks a turning point that requires a fundamental shift in defense strategies. The volatility observed in 2025 has paved the way for an era that will soon be characterized by AI-powered autonomy, information-stealing malware, systemic instability of public vulnerability systems, and the full convergence of digital… Continue reading Flashpoint's top 5 predictions for the 2026 threat landscape
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Rwanda: Wetland restoration effort transforms floodplains into eco-parks
Since March last year, Kigali's approximately 491 hectares of wetlands have been fundamentally transformed as part of the Kigali Wetlands Restoration Project, an initiative aimed at reshaping the city's landscape, promoting environmental protection and improving the quality of life of residents. According to Fred Bugingo, managing director of Real Constructor, the Rwandan construction company is… Continue reading Rwanda: Wetland restoration effort transforms floodplains into eco-parks
EIA: Solar and storage rise as fossil fuels phase out by September 2025
Photo by Mark Stebnicki on Pexels.com US Energy Information Administration (EIA) data released Nov. 25 and reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign shows that in the first nine months of 2025 and last year, solar and battery storage dominated growth among competing energy sources, while fossil fuels and nuclear power stagnated. Solar set new records… Continue reading EIA: Solar and storage rise as fossil fuels phase out by September 2025
How Melania Trump decorated the White House for Christmas
After spending Thanksgiving at Mar-a-Lago with President Donald Trump and her family, First Lady Melania Trump unveils the White House Christmas decorations for the 2025 season. This year's theme is “Home Is Where the Heart Is” and the interiors of the executive mansion are filled with 75 wreaths, 51 trees and more than 700 feet… Continue reading How Melania Trump decorated the White House for Christmas
Japanese shipbuilders and owners are working together to develop an LCO2 carrier
The leaders of the Japanese shipbuilding industry joined forces with several of Japan's largest shipping companies to develop a standardized design for a liquid CO2 (LCO2) tanker. The effort aims to increase efficiency in building the ships to meet the sector's expected demand. Analysts predict a strong and growing market for large commercial CO2 tankers.… Continue reading Japanese shipbuilders and owners are working together to develop an LCO2 carrier
STMicroelectronics expands the highly integrated VIPerGaN family with a 65-watt flyback converter in the Power QFN – EEJournal
Geneva, Switzerland, December 1, 2025 – STMicroelectronics has added VIPerGaN65W, a 65-watt flyback converter, to the VIPerGaN series that combines a 700V GaN transistor and a quasi-resonant PWM control IC in a single QFN 5×6 package. The new VIPerGaN65W complements the previously announced VIPerGaN50W and expands the possibilities for customers to develop high-quality, cost-effective USB… Continue reading STMicroelectronics expands the highly integrated VIPerGaN family with a 65-watt flyback converter in the Power QFN – EEJournal
The DPD police lieutenant accused of stealing decorative signs from the shuttered Uno Chicago restaurant says he borrowed them
Lt. Jeffrey Thomas resigned from the department amid an internal investigation into the allegations, but was hired by the New Lebanon Police Department. He was also fired from his position as commander of the Sinclair Police Academy earlier this year for alleged mistreatment of a cadet. The lawyer for Lt. Jeffrey Thomas, Joshua Engel, said… Continue reading The DPD police lieutenant accused of stealing decorative signs from the shuttered Uno Chicago restaurant says he borrowed them
a central hub in the UK's rapidly evolving events landscape
Sarah Franczak, Chief Operating Officer at Central Hall Westminster, reflects on how industry collaboration and community engagement shape Westminster's position at the heart of the UK events landscape. Westminster has always been a place where people come together to create change. It is a space defined by conversation, collaboration and influence. At the heart of… Continue reading a central hub in the UK's rapidly evolving events landscape
“Super Roofs” reward insurers, cat bond investors and homeowners
While the Trump administration is halting federal funding for projects designed to make states more resilient to climate change and for private insurers Waste To insure properties in high-risk areas, North Carolina just proved there is another way to finance disaster preparedness: a $600 million catastrophe bond that rewards homeowners and their insurers for installing… Continue reading “Super Roofs” reward insurers, cat bond investors and homeowners
Central Garden & Pet (CENT): Exploring the value potential after recent moderate share price movement
Central Garden & Pet's (CENT) stock price has been moving lately, causing investors to re-evaluate the performance of the company's pet and garden brands this year. Stocks have moved slightly over the last week and month. Check out our latest analysis for Central Garden & Pet. While Central Garden & Pet's recent share price return… Continue reading Central Garden & Pet (CENT): Exploring the value potential after recent moderate share price movement