Kevin Colantonio, 36, pleaded guilty in February 2025 to malicious damage by means of fire, obstruction of free exercise of religious beliefs, and two counts of assault on a federal officer. He was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Court Chief Judge John J. McConnell Jr., to more than six years in federal prison. He intentionally […]
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1. Jihadist Violence in the Sahel Escalates Jihadist groups have intensified operations in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, challenging military juntas that pledged security improvements post-coup. Recent attacks have caused hundreds of military casualties, with JNIM (Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims) responsible for strikes in Mali and Burkina Faso, and Islamic State […]
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The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) has welcomed the UK Government’s announcement of a landmark £3 billion investment aimed at expanding skills training across key sectors, including construction, engineering, health and social care, and digital technologies. Unveiled as a central component of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s “Plan for Change,” the initiative is set […]
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Global energy investment is projected to hit a record $3.3 trillion in 2025, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). This marks a 2% increase from 2024 and reflects a significant shift towards clean energy technologies amid growing concerns over energy security and economic uncertainty. Clean Energy Investment Outpaces Fossil Fuels Of the total energy […]
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Suicide is one of the leading causes of death among children, teens, and young adults—and it’s becoming an increasingly urgent public health concern. In response to this growing crisis, researchers reviewed dozens of studies to better understand which treatments help reduce suicidal thoughts and behaviors in young people. The review looked at both the effectiveness […]
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — A Romanian citizen has pleaded guilty to orchestrating an extensive swatting and bomb threat campaign that targeted over 75 public officials, religious institutions, and members of the media — including a former U.S. president. Thomasz Szabo, 26, also known online as “Plank,” “Jonah,” and “Cypher,” admitted in court to leading an online […]
Continue ReadingThe agreement allows EIB Advisory to further increase its impact on supporting innovative decarbonisation projects in line with the Clean Industrial Deal. Companies can now apply for project development assistance via the EIB Innovation Fund Project Development Assistance website. The renewed agreement for the Innovation Fund Project Development Assistance (PDA) is building on the success […]
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A massive data breach in China has exposed more than 4 billion user records, marking what is believed to be the largest data leak in the country’s history. The leaked database includes highly sensitive information such as identity card numbers, birthdates, residential details, phone numbers, and financial data tied to platforms like WeChat and Alipay. […]
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In a rare and precedent-setting move, a Guatemalan man wrongfully deported under the Trump administration has been returned to the United States following a federal judge’s order—marking the first known instance of the administration reversing a deportation based on court intervention. The man, identified in court filings only by the initials O.C.G., was deported to […]
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Tánaiste Simon Harris and Minister of State for International Development and the Diaspora, Neale Richmond, have announced €17.9 million in Irish Aid funding to the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The support aims to bolster urgent humanitarian operations around the world, particularly in conflict and disaster-affected areas. The funding will contribute to life-saving […]
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