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Securing Tomorrow: Your Daily Dose of Cyber Safety, Tech Trends, National Defense News, and Inspiration.
“Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.”
—Albert Einstein
I. National Defense: Key developments in national defense, particularly cyber and technological warfare.
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Flight Test Boss Details How China Threat Is Rapidly Changing Operations At Edwards AFB
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Brig. Gen. Douglas “Beaker” Wickert, commander of the 412th Test Wing at Edwards Air Force Base, describes an unprecedented period of innovation and modernization in U.S. Air Force flight testing, aimed at maintaining an edge against growing threats like China’s PLA. Edwards AFB, a historic test center, is now advancing AI-driven, autonomous capabilities and fielding next-generation aircraft like the B-21 Raider and T-7A Red Hawk. The base is integrating AI tools to streamline and accelerate testing, including hazard analysis, real-time telemetry, and complex simulations, especially for Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCAs). Edwards AFB hosts critical live and synthetic test exercises, positioning it as a focal point for the Air Force’s future capabilities. Click here to read more.
II. Tech Trends: Updates on emerging technology trends shaping the digital world.
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Google flexes muscles by removing European publishers from search results
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Google has initiated a “small, time-limited test” where 1% of users in select EU countries, including Belgium and Spain, won’t see news from EU-based publishers in Google News, Search, and Discover. The test aims to gauge how EU news content affects user experience and traffic to publishers, amid ongoing tensions around copyright and compensation under the EU’s Copyright Directive, which mandates fair pay for news use. European publishers view this as a warning, revealing potential traffic loss without Google’s platform. Google, however, asserts its role in driving users to publishers’ sites and emphasizes its partnerships with over 4,000 publishers. Click here to read more.
III. Inspiration: Articles centered on faith that offer guidance and reflection.
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Netflix releases trailer for biblical epic ‘Mary’: ‘An origin story of Christianity
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Netflix’s upcoming film Mary, directed by D.J. Caruso and releasing on December 6, reimagines the Nativity story through the eyes of the Virgin Mary. Starring Noa Cohen as Mary, Ido Tako as Joseph, and Anthony Hopkins as King Herod, the film portrays Mary as a relatable young woman navigating faith, rejection, and danger in her miraculous journey. Producer Mary Aloe, a devout Christian, and Caruso, a practicing Catholic, emphasize a reverent yet accessible narrative grounded in biblical accuracy, with guidance from theologians and the late Bishop David G. O’Connell. Click here to read more.
IV. Cyber Safety: A focus on the latest cybersecurity threats, tips, or breaches impacting individuals and organizations.
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The Great American Microchip Mobilization
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Intel’s $28 billion semiconductor project in New Albany, Ohio, represents the largest private investment in the state’s history, supported by the CHIPS and Science Act to bolster U.S. chip manufacturing and reduce reliance on foreign supply chains. The project promises thousands of jobs and economic growth but has sparked debate over its fairness, as areas like Lorain, Ohio—once vying for the site—were overlooked due to infrastructure challenges. The effort highlights Intel’s ambition to reclaim its position as a leader in chip production amid financial struggles and global competition, while emphasizing the strategic importance of domestic chipmaking for national security and economic stability. Click here to read more.
V. Shield of Israel: Coverage from The Jerusalem Post, providing an Israeli perspective on ongoing conflicts.
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Trump named Mike Huckabee ambassador to Israel. Is that a sign of the second coming of annexation?
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Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee, an evangelical Christian and staunch supporter of Israeli settlements and annexation of the West Bank, has been nominated as U.S. ambassador to Israel by Donald Trump, signaling potential shifts in U.S.-Israel policy. Huckabee’s appointment has garnered praise from right-wing and evangelical groups, aligning with Israel’s far-right officials who support annexation. However, critics warn this could deepen divisions, erode hopes for a two-state solution, and heighten international tensions, with some concerned about the growing influence of evangelical perspectives over traditional Jewish pro-Israel voices in U.S. policymaking. Huckabee has pledged to support Trump’s policies, leaving the ultimate direction of U.S. involvement in annexation uncertain. Click here to read more.
