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Securing Tomorrow: Your Daily Dose of Cyber Safety, Tech Trends, National Security News, and Inspiration.
“There is at least one thing worse than fighting with allies – And that is to fight without them”
-Winston Churchill
I. National Security: Key developments in national security, particularly cyber and technological warfare.
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Top US admiral says he’s watching China’s rapid naval buildup closely
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Admiral Daryl Caudle, the U.S. Chief of Naval Operations, warned that China’s rapid shipbuilding program—highlighted by the commissioning of the Fujian carrier and sea trials of a new amphibious assault ship—poses a strategic concern, but emphasized that America’s partnership with Asian allies such as Japan, South Korea, and Australia creates a formidable combined force and will bolster U.S. shipbuilding capabilities, even as regional tensions rise over Taiwan and discussions about nuclear‑powered submarines continue; the admiral’s remarks underscore the importance of allied cooperation in countering China’s expanding navy. Click here to read more.
II. Tech Trends: Updates on emerging technology trends shaping the digital world.
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Future data centers are driving up forecasts for energy demand. States want proof they’ll get built
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Utilities are projecting that data‑center demand could double or triple within a few years, prompting lawmakers and regulators to question whether those forecasts are based on projects that will actually be built or on speculative proposals that could leave ratepayers footing the bill for unnecessary power plants and grid upgrades; the mid‑Atlantic grid operator PJM and Texas regulators have highlighted concerns about duplicate requests and lack of transparency, while industry groups such as the Data Center Coalition and utilities like PPL argue that many projects are financially committed, leading to new disclosure laws and calls for clearer verification of commercial readiness to avoid over‑building capacity. Click here to read more.
III. Inspiration: Articles centered on faith that offer guidance and reflection.
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10 ways the Christian worldview developed modern science
- Johannes Kepler’s work illustrates how a Christian worldview helped shape modern science: belief in an orderly, rational universe created by God gave him confidence that nature obeyed discoverable laws; seeing mathematics as the language of creation led to his three planetary‑motion laws; treating nature as a second “book of God” made scientific inquiry a form of worship; the doctrine that humans bear God’s image endowed him with confidence in reason; his faith sustained him through personal hardships; he integrated theology with astronomy, likening the Sun to Christ and embracing heliocentrism; a moral duty to pursue truth drove rigorous testing; the idea of cosmic harmony inspired his “Harmony of the World” concept; humility before divine majesty kept science from becoming idolatrous; and his legacy shows that early scientific breakthroughs emerged from, rather than opposed, Christian thought. 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 gang targeting America’s grid now says it’s coming for Canada
- The ransomware gang Qilin has claimed to have stolen 222 GB of data from Spark Power, a Canadian electrical‑services firm operating in the U.S., posting the threat on its dark‑web leak site without providing any data samples, while earlier attacks on two Texas electric cooperatives—San Bernard and Karnes—showed the gang’s focus on critical‑infrastructure providers and the potential for operational disruption, financial loss and exposure of sensitive employee and financial records; Qilin, linked to Russia and active since 2021, has listed nearly 1,000 victims across sectors including banks, telecoms and hospitals, recently forming alliances with LockBit and DragonForce that could amplify its tactics, prompting concerns about the security of power‑grid operators in both the United States and Canada. 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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Eric Adams’ visit to Israel highlights the fading bond between New York and Israel – analysis
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Mayor Eric Adams made a farewell pilgrimage to Israel, praying at the Western Wall and meeting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reaffirm New York’s historic ties to the Jewish state and warn of rising antisemitism, while highlighting a stark contrast with his successor Zohran Mamdani, who has vowed to pursue legal action against Netanyahu and embraces a markedly anti‑Israel stance; the visit marks the end of a 75‑year tradition of New York mayors visiting Israel as a symbol of solidarity, underscoring how the city’s political alignment with Israel is shifting and leaving the Jewish community to decide how to respond to the changing landscape. Click here to read more.
