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After launching in March and collecting near-infrared data throughout 2025, NASA’s SPHEREx observatory has completed…
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Trump says Israel has complied with the Gaza ceasefire as he urges Netanyahu to move to phase two.

International law, the new Syrian government, and U.S. military strikes against ISIS
The post Operation Hawkeye Strike: Attacking ISIS in Syria and International Law appeared first on Just Security.

National Trust says these are ‘alarm signals we cannot ignore’ as climate breakdown puts pressure on wildlifeExtremes of weather have pushed nature to its limits in 2025, putting wildlife, plants and landscapes under severe pressure, an annual audit of flora and fauna has concluded.Bookended by stor…

Rarely a week went by in 2025 without some newsworthy development related to rare earth elements, magnets, and electric motors. IEEE Spectrum was on top of the big ones, starting with the production of industrial quantities of the rare-earth oxides of neodymium and praseodymium at the Mountain Pass …

A "Cyber Shield" would enable the United States and its Indo-Pacific allies to attribute quickly, act collectively, and stem Beijing’s cyber coercion.
The post America’s Cyber Retreat Is Undermining Indo-Pacific Security appeared first on Just Security.

A stronger military requires a stronger economy.

Critics fear the ideal of 'prosecutorial independence' has been jettisoned in favour of more partisan goals under Trump.

The move was criticised by foreign ministers from from 10 countries including the UK, who said the new rules were "restrictive" and "unacceptable".

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Pilots’ actions after that strike are an early focus of the investigation, according to people familiar with the probe.

Defense firms will be notified of potential links to blacklisted Chinese-military companies a year before the contracting ban goes into effect, the assistant defense secretary for industrial policy said.

"If 60 Minutes had 'explained this' as Weiss described, the segment would have included false or highly misleading information."
The post Fact Checking Bari Weiss: The Stated Reasons for Spiking 60 Minutes “Inside CECOT” appeared first on Just Security.

The Trump administration is boosting incentives as it seeks to meet lofty hiring goals.

Investors’ bet on AI boom and Tokyo’s ability to withstand trade turmoil buoy shares

Ms. Brosseau says mental illness has made her life unbearable. She wants a medically assisted death. Even her psychiatrists are split over whether she should have one.

A record of the Federal Reserve’s December meeting showed most officials see additional interest rate cuts as appropriate if inflation declines over time as expected.
Yet, some officials made clear they believe rates should remain on hold “for some time” after the December gathering.
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Detty December means a month of “back to back to back” partying in Nigeria’s megacity, both for locals and visiting members of the diaspora. Bring your stamina, dancing shoes and wads of cash.

The arrests come just a day after three police officers were killed during a siege in the town of Yalova.

Aptos (APT) was also a top performer, up 3.1% from Monday.

Macquarie Asset Management committed to putting a further £245 million ($330 million) of equity into Southern Water Ltd. as part of a plan to strengthen the finances of the UK utility.

Quantum computing is a devilishly complex technology, with many technical hurdles impacting its development. Of these challenges two critical issues stand out: miniaturization and qubit quality.IBM has adopted the superconducting qubit road map of reaching a 1,121-qubit processor by 2023, leading to…

The punk icon has condemned both Bob Vylan and Kneecap for their anti-Israel stances.
John Lydon Dismisses Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury Chant as “Sad and Pointless”
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A Times investigation reveals the inside story of the Trump administration’s chaotic push for a peace deal and its erratic role in the war.

The European Space Agency’s Swarm mission detected a large but temporary spike of high-energy protons at Earth’s poles during a geomagnetic storm in November. It did this not with the scientific instruments for measuring Earth’s magnetic field, but with its ‘star tracker’ positioning instruments – a…

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Naan, a leavened flatbread, was once the food of nobility but is now a global culinary delight.

US president says he would back attacks if Tehran rebuilds nuclear or missile programmes.

The year saw notable deal announcements involving GFL Environmental, Veolia, Enviri, WM, Republic Services, Waste Connections, Casella Waste Systems, FCC Environmental Services, LRS and more.

Under the scheme, climbers paid a $4,000 deposit that was returned if they brought 8kg of waste down the mountain.

The Washington-based company’s CEO recently departed. Meanwhile, DTG is navigating complex facility permitting in Yakima but may avoid a fine for an investigation led by the state’s Utilities and Transportation Commission.

The unsigned order, which prompted no public dissents, suggested the Trump administration could return to the high court if the federal district court’s factfinding mission commences before justices consider whether to formally take on the case.

Earlier hiring snags had forced the scholarship program to pause recruitment of top student talent for cyber jobs.

The final regulation allows the federal government’s HR agency to delegate its authority to offer recruitment and relocation incentive payments to other agencies.

The Technology Transformation Services has lost 67% of its staff since Jan. 25.

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC), one of the largest space and defense contractors in the United…
The post Northrop Grumman tests fast-developed SMART motor, looks ahead to future applications appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.

Though the forced distribution of performance ratings is “categorically prohibited” under current rules, federal agencies already appear to be adopting the system, before the proposal has even been announced.

The last full week of 2025 will be a busy one, with nine launches scheduled…
The post Launch Previews: International launches fill manifest during last full week of 2025 appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.

Rocket Lab had its most successful year to date in 2025, with its Electron rocket…
The post After record-breaking 2025, Rocket Lab prepares for Neutron’s debut in 2026 appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.

I don't want to meddle, but I may have no choice.

I’m unsure how we begin to figure this out for the time being.

It appears the justice has some regrets.

The Colorado Supreme Court has a blatantly unconstitutional practice. Two justices want to change that.

Paul Dano wasn’t the only actor whom the mouthy director had words for.

Test your wits on the Slate Quiz for Dec. 30, 2025.

Achieving "Silicon Sovereignty" means more than just making batteries at home. It requires new battery technologies and the fast-charging benefits needed for national security.
The post How Batteries became the ‘Heart’ of American Defense Future appeared first on EE Times.

Tata Electronics and ROHM team up to produce automotive power MOSFETs in India.
The post Tata Electronics to Assemble and Test Automotive MOSFET appeared first on EE Times.

Legislature must ensure legitimacy of study and codify critical requirements and timeline by overriding Governor’s veto
The post Despite Moore’s Reversal on Climate Funding, Legislature Must Override RENEW Veto appeared first on Food & Water Watch.

Legislation would enable factory farm pollution and speed fossil fuel pipeline construction
The post In Attack on Clean Water, House Passes Dangerous PERMIT Act  appeared first on Food & Water Watch.

Trump’s newest AI executive order doesn’t stop us from fighting data centers — but it makes these fights all the more important.
The post Trump’s Latest Attack on Communities Facing Data Centers appeared first on Food & Water Watch.

Allegheny County borough is 36th municipality to enact protective ordinance, which safeguarding over 700,000 PA residents
The post Crafton Borough, PA Passes Protective Zoning Ordinance appeared first on Food & Water Watch.

Collection of expert analysis on the legality of the U.S. strike on Venezuelan vessels in the Caribbean, the consequences of the strike, and related issues.
The post Collection: U.S. Lethal Strikes on Suspected Drug Traffickers and Operation Southern Spear appeared first on Just Security.

What stories or topics merited more attention in 2025, and which might inform law and policy conversations in 2026?
The post Nine Stories That Deserved More Attention in 2025 – and Might Shape 2026 appeared first on Just Security.

What US Magnesium's bankruptcy means for the supply of a critical mineral -- and the environment.

Building a skilled workforce for a sustainable future has been much discussed in climate proposals. Now researchers are figuring out what green jobs actually entail, and how to support them.

Amid its $20 billion EV failure, the storied automaker will retool a Kentucky plant to try and break into the booming energy storage sector.

In a year shaped by Trump's return to the White House, the new administration touted "energy dominance" and protesters threw eggs at "swasticars."

Trump reshaped the industry this year, even as it faced opposition from the United Nations, scientists, and Indigenous peoples.

As federal services deteriorate, a patchwork of private companies is taking their place — for better or for worse.

US Magnesium, on the shores of Utah’s Great Salt Lake, left a legacy of environmental problems.

A response to “Israel’s Vision of Victory”

An unlikely partnership could allow Tokyo and Seoul to counter China.

Much of the discussion in oral arguments for three separate lawsuits revolved around whether an administrative board could hear unions’ legal claims and whether President Trump used a faulty definition of 'national security' when he devised two executive orders banning unions at most federal agencie…

The order is set to impact around 700 workers at four agencies.

SpaceX continues rapid infrastructure improvements at its Starbase facility in South Texas, with demolition work…
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We need to settle this debate.

I’m incredibly jealous and threatened.

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Seaweed has become a key cash crop as climate change and industrial trawling test the resilient culture of the semi-nomadic Vezo peopleAlong Madagascar’s south-west coast, the Vezo people, who have fished the Mozambique Channel for countless generations, are defined by a way of life sustained by the…

When developers began circling Espíritu Santo island in the 1990s, a private conservation effort saw them off. But today the Unesco site faces a new threat: mass tourismOn a clear day over the Sea of Cortez, Espíritu Santo looks untouchable. Turquoise water laps at the shores of the island’s rocky c…

Video shared by the US Geological Survey on social media shows mud spraying up and out from the Black Diamond Pool in Yellowstone national park. Other recent eruptions have mostly been audible but not visible because they happened either at night or when the camera was obscured by ice. The agency sa…

Species that is critically endangered in Britain is spotted in Mersey, Bollin and Goyt rivers in north-westYoung Atlantic salmon have been seen in three rivers in north-west England for the first time since 2015, marking a “significant environmental turnaround”.The salmon species was declared critic…

The molluscs are decimating food chains in Switzerland, have devastated the Great Lakes in North America, and this week were spotted in Northern Ireland for the first timeLike cholesterol clogging up an artery, it took just a couple of years for the quagga mussels to infiltrate the 5km (3-mile) high…

While the ceasefire has held since Saturday, Thailand says Cambodia violated deal with drone flights over the border.

The new regulation adopts several new rules designed to tighten emissions monitoring and reduction, including the approval of satellite and drone monitoring systems.

The SPEED and PERMIT Acts would clear the way for more toxic fossil fuel, PFAS, and factory farm pollution in our water.
The post Congress: Protect Our Water, Oppose SPEED and PERMIT Acts! appeared first on Food & Water Watch.

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The Trump administration has halted five already approved offshore wind projects despite rising electricity demand.

Facing pressure to increase timber harvests, the Forest Service is sidestepping rigorous environmental reviews and limiting public participation.

The lawsuit targets a federal permit for Enbridge’s Line 5, which the tribe says puts wetlands, rivers, and treaty-protected resources at risk.

Angela Frederick’s new book is a call to put disability at the center of disaster planning.

Don't watch "A Merry Little Ex-Mas" for the cheesy romance. Watch it for the sustainability messages, which shine as bright as LED Christmas lights.

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Somaliland wants international recognition - here's why, and what could have driven Israel to recognise it now.

The pledge was welcomed by the UN, but comes after previous major cuts to US funding for humanitarian operations.

The US President has downplayed the drills which follow a US announcement of an $11bn arms sale to Taiwan.

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"China would not be happy with anyone trying to help Taiwan strengthen its defences."

Institutions are increasingly using bitcoin options strategies on altcoins to manage price volatility and enhance returns, STS Digital told CoinDesk.

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Since Zack Polanski took over as leader, the party has doubled its membership and its four MPs want to take on Reform’s anger and build community spirit“Someone has to be out there making the narrative for social security. Someone has to fight the corrosive attitudes to people on benefits,” says Siâ…