Columbus, OH

The Philippines' dependency on coal-fired power surged 62% last year, overtaking China, Indonesia and Poland, according to London-based energy think-tank Ember. Last year, the share of electricity generated from coal in the Philippines climbed to 61.9% from 59.1% in 2022, making it the most coal dependent country in Southeast Asia.

Philippines overtakes China and Indonesia to be most dependent on coal-generated power

Georgia State

Savannah, GA

China-based electric truck startup Windrose Technology Inc. plans to build a manufacturing plant in Savannah, Georgia, for its line of semi-trucks, according to Reuters. Officials for Windrose said they have 6,400 existing orders for Class 8 EV trucks, with the majority of orders coming from U.S. companies. “The U.S. market...

Chinese Class 8 EV truck maker plans to build factory in Georgia

The Atlantic

Xi Jinping’s policies are cutting off his country from the world, to no one’s ultimate benefit.

China’s Self-Imposed Isolation

Lexington, KY

Daily Energy Insider

On Thursday, Lexington, Ky.-based The Nuclear Company said it is poised to construct a series of nuclear power plants in the United States. The fleet-scale nuclear development company said its model combines proven, licensed technology ... Read More »
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Fleet-scale nuclear power in the U.S. on the horizon, company says

Business Insider

In a China-Taiwan war, the US may have to counter an invasion without top allies, experts say. But middle powers like Japan could serve as mediators.

In a Taiwan war, the US could find itself fighting China without its top allies

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Coral Gables, FL

Edmond Thorne

Tragic End for South Florida Hispanic Building Tycoon Sergio Pino. Fort Lauderdale, FL - In a shocking turn of events, prominent South Florida homebuilder Sergio Pino was found dead in his Coral Gables home on Tuesday morning. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Pino died from an apparent suicide.

South Florida Tycoon Dead After FBI Raids on Homes and Office

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has launched the ninth Mogami-class guided-missile frigate ordered by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. The future JS Natori is scheduled for delivery and commissioning in 2025, with the entire fleet of 12 warships planned for induction by 2028. MHI and its subsidiary Maritime Systems are building...

Japan Launches 9th Futuristic Mogami Warship

Taiwan's Coast Guard said it rushed two patrol boats to the scene of the seizure of the Dajinman 88, but China's ships blocked them.

Taiwan says it backed down from retrieving one of its fishing vessels seized by China to avoid escalation

The Guardian

Karamba Diaby’s announcement he wants to spend time with family comes after bullet and arson attacks on his office

Germany’s first black African-born MP to stand down after racist abuse

TOKYO -- Japan's government said Wednesday it has protested against Russia's announcement that it is permanently banning 13 Japanese citizens, mostly business leaders of prominent companies including Toyota Motor Corp., in retaliation for Tokyo's sanctions over the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said the ban “limits...

Japan protests against Russia's entry ban on 13 mostly business leaders over sanctions

Fareeha Arshad

A recent study suggests that the transition from hunter-gatherer to farming societies in late Stone Age Europe was not as peaceful as previously thought. Researchers found that farming populations in southern Scandinavia replaced nomadic groups in a violent takeover, wiping out their predecessors' DNA traces.

Violent Takeover Replaced Hunter-Gatherers with Farmers in Stone Age Europe

Defense News

The European Sky Shield Initiative's focus procurement and other non-operational aspects have eased Swiss neutrality concerns, officials and analysts say.

Switzerland squares neutrality with its European air-defense push

Oregon State

With scorching heatwaves sweeping across the country, drivers are being advised to take their car's thermometer readings with a grain of salt. While your dashboard might display a temperature that seems outrageously high, experts suggest not relying on it for an accurate outdoor temperature gauge.

Drivers cautioned not to use a standard car feature on hot days - opt for your phone instead

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Bucks County Beacon

Conservatives have done the United States a huge favor by explaining in detail what they’ll try to do if Donald Trump is reelected. Project 2025 , a “presidential transition project” of the Heritage Foundation, helpfully lays out how a group of former Trump officials would like to transform the country into a right-wing dystopia where the rich thrive and the rest of us die aspiring to be rich.

Project 2025’s Plan to Gut Medicare and Medicaid

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Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump recently said Taiwan needs to do more for its defense. And he’s right. In an interview with Bloomberg, the former president was asked if he would defend Taiwan against China. The Chinese Communist Party routinely violates Taiwan’s sovereignty and has threatened to take over the island nation. CCP General Secretary Xi Jinping […]

Trump is right on Taiwan

An investigation is underway following the death of a truck driver delivering goods to Vestas' blade manufacturing facility in Nakskov, Denmark. The fatal incident occurred on Thursday morning involving the driver from one of Vestas' suppliers. A spokesperson for Vestas stated, “A truck driver delivering goods from our supplier was...

Investigation Underway After Truck Driver Dies at Vestas Facility in Denmark

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

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Maersk has confirmed the death of a crew member onboard its chartered containership, Maersk Frankfurt. The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) continues to fight the fire off the west coast of India. The fire was reported last Friday as the ship was underway approximately 50 nautical miles off Karwar, India, while...

Crew Member Dies in Fire Aboard Maersk Frankfurt Off India

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EU Wind Industry Warns Germany Over Large Chinese Turbine Deal

(Bloomberg) — Europe’s wind industry warned Germany that a deal for 16 Chinese offshore wind turbines risks fostering unfair competition for local suppliers and poses a...

EU Wind Industry Warns Germany Over Large Chinese Turbine Deal

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