Permitting reform is critical to meeting our AI moon shot
Congress can either deliver durable permitting reform or continue outsourcing America’s future to Moscow and Beijing, writes Tim Tarpley, president of the Energy Workforce & Technology Council. Continue reading →
Put down the phone: What my daughter taught me about parenting in the digital age
Like many parents, I’ve been cautious about giving my children access to phones. I’ve warned them about the mental health perils of social media, digital addiction, about becoming “zombies” lost in screens. But I hadn’t acknowledged the contradiction: I was constantly on my own phone. I’d scroll...
Hunger is squeezing California students — and it could get worse
Top Takeaways Three in 10 Californians say they or someone in their home has cut back on food to save money. Nearly 3 in 4 California families with a child under 6 say they have struggled with one or more basic needs, such as utilities, housing, food, health care and child care. This has been an...
Amazon targets carbon emission cuts at grocery fulfillment centers
The e-commerce giant recorded a 15% reduction at three sites in a pilot deployment of Trane Technologies’ BrainBox AI tool, which will be deployed nationally. Continue reading →
Port of Long Beach names new CEO
Noel Hacegaba, who currently serves as the port’s COO, is set to succeed Mario Cordero on Jan. 1, 2026. Continue reading →
Microsoft Fixes Exploited Zero Day in Light Patch Tuesday
Proof-of-concept exploit code is publicly available for two other flaws in this month’s Patch Tuesday. In total, the company issued patches for more than 1,150 flaws this year. Continue reading →
Japanese Firms Suffer Long Tail of Ransomware Damage
Ransomware actors have targeted manufacturers, retailers, and the Japanese government, with many organizations requiring months to recover. Continue reading →
LS Power acquires BP Wind Energy North America onshore wind business
LS Power has completed the acquisition of bp’s U.S. onshore wind business, BP Wind Energy North America. The acquisition adds ~1,300 MW net ownership of operating onshore wind capacity across 10 projects to LS Power’s diversified portfolio of renewable, energy storage, flexible...
Initial access brokers involved in more attacks, including on critical infrastructure
A research firm also finds nation-states aligning their cyberattacks more closely with geostrategic goals. Continue reading →