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Protests, closures, and policy standoffs: Philly rail fire and ICE rallies, DHS shutdown risk, China property rescue, US climate rollback vs renewables surge, AI-job debate, cybersecurity deal spree, and UK hypersonic push
Don Lemon to Face Arraignment in Minnesota Church Protest Case
Journalist and former CNN host Don Lemon, now operating independently, is scheduled to be arraigned in federal court in Minnesota on Friday in connection with a church protest case.
Philadelphia Closures After Freight Train Fire Near East Falls
Falls Bridge and a section of Kelly Drive in Philadelphia’s East Falls neighborhood were closed Friday morning while crews worked to extinguish a nearby freight train fire.
China Leans on State Firms to Buy Foreclosed Homes to Stabilize Property Slump
State-owned companies in China are buying foreclosed homes nationwide as Beijing tries to steady a prolonged property downturn that has dragged on growth and consumer spending. Analysts say the purchases could help prevent further price declines, while some economists argue widespread mortgage defaults are unlikely as long as home prices avoid sharp falls, since many buyers put down large deposits (often over 30% in major cities).
Philadelphia Students Protest ICE
Students from Northeast High School in Philadelphia participated in a protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Thursday afternoon.
Renewables Keep Surging as the US Moves to Roll Back a Major Climate Determination
Renewables are accelerating across much of the world even as the U.S., historically the largest emitter, moves to roll back a major domestic climate determination that the White House says raised consumer energy costs. Africa’s solar capacity grew 17% last year and 20 countries set import records, while new data suggest China’s emissions may already be declining due largely to massive clean-power investment. The International Energy Agency projects renewables and nuclear will supply nearly half of global electricity by 2030.
IBM and PwC Push Back on “AI Kills Entry-Level Jobs” Predictions
IBM says it will triple entry-level hiring this year, and PwC says it won’t automate many basic tasks, countering predictions that AI will erase junior white-collar roles. While some tech leaders warn AI could automate much of professional work soon and research shows hiring declines among younger workers in areas like tech and customer service, IBM argues AI can boost junior staff productivity and PwC says an early-career talent pipeline still matters.
Check Point Beats Earnings, Announces Three Israeli Cybersecurity Acquisitions
Check Point reported a strong 2025 earnings beat and announced it is acquiring three Israeli cybersecurity companies, Cyata, Cyclops, and Rotate.
DHS Shutdown Risk Rises as Funding Talks Stall Over Immigration Enforcement Limits
A shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security appears increasingly likely after funding negotiations between the White House and Democrats stalled. Both sides have exchanged proposals in recent days, with Democrats pressing for limits on President Donald Trump’s broad immigration enforcement efforts as part of any agreement.
UK Speeds Up Hypersonic Missile Plans with New £12 Million Contract
Britain is accelerating hypersonic missile development after the Ministry of Defence awarded a new £12 million contract to Amentum UK, supported by Ebeni and Synthetik, to advance the design of a sovereign hypersonic system. The work aims to enable flight testing and support a long-range hypersonic strike demonstrator by the end of the decade, with the MOD tying the effort to the Strategic Defence Review and NATO deterrence needs. Announced 13 February 2026, the MOD also highlighted faster procurement (the deal was awarded 31 days after the tender invite) and noted that since July 2024 it has issued 22 hypersonics-related contracts worth an estimated £48 million, involving 124 suppliers including many SMEs.
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