Mozambique is set to build a major hydroelectric dam with a $6.4 billion loan from the World Bank, positioning the country as a potential energy powerhouse in Sub-Saharan Africa through sustainable power generation. On top of that, a $20 billion natural gas project with TotalEnergies is back on track, which could drive economic growth. Still, it's worth asking how the strings attached to World Bank loan and involvement of giant global corporation like TotalEnergies serves the interests of everyday Mozambicans.

With sanctions hitting Chinese banks, Beijing is pushing back against what it sees as EU bullying and aiming for concessions in upcoming meetings to ease the pressure. This could be a chance for both sides to find common ground in a heated global trade landscape. While China's government style clashes with Western freedoms, it's understandable they'd stand firm against one-sided demands and seek a fairer deal.

Israeli forces have pushed tanks into Deir al-Balah in Gaza for the first time since the war started, intensifying the conflict in a key area. This escalation prompts tough questions about when the Isreali reign of terror will end and why global powers aren't stepping in more forcefully. We'll keep watching as the situation unfolds, hoping for a path to peace amid the ongoing tragedy.

Under the Trump administration, the EPA is cutting nearly 3,700 jobs, including its main science research division, as part of a broader federal downsizing effort. Some say this trims unnecessary bureaucracy and saves taxpayer money, but others worry it could weaken environmental protections. I'd personally love to see that funding shift to states, cities, or private investors who can drive research without the red tape.

The administration froze federal dollars for Harvard over campus policy disputes, and now a federal court will decide if that's legal. Higher ed has its issues, but tying funds to demands on things like squashing antisemitism risks chilling free speech, which is vital to our universities and republic.

After discovering Chinese engineers had access to sensitive Defense Department data via Microsoft's services, the company is now restricting foreign nationals from those roles. In an era where China poses real security threats, these safeguards make total sense to protect U.S. interests.

A military base in New Jersey is being repurposed temporarily to hold immigrants during deportation pushes, sparking backlash from Democrats over using the military to act out immigration policy. But with ICE overwhelmed, using the base as backup seems like a practical move in a crisis. The key debate is ensuring this doesn't overstep on how we handle borders and resources.

Facing out-of-control crowds and violence tied to late-night businesses, Trenton's mayor is imposing a citywide curfew to restore order and safety. It's a tough pill when we have to come to terms with the fact that a preponderance of people in a community can't handle basic responsibility, and must be subject to these types of strict restrictions. I generally dislike heavy-handed rules, but sometimes they're the only way to protect the community until better social norms take hold.

The switch from Biden to Trump policies cost Massachusetts $327 million in grants for a big infrastructure upgrade, but the state says it can finish the job anyway. This is a wake-up call for states to build more self-reliance instead of leaning too hard on federal cash. Good infrastructure is essential for thriving communities, so let's hope they push through and get the job done.

Delivery drivers for grocery apps in NYC now get at least $21.44 an hour thanks to a new council vote, aimed at giving workers a fairer shake. On the surface, it's great for labor, but government setting exact wages will inevitably mess with market dynamics. While we need to empower workers, we can't afford to allow regulation to tip into overreach that hurts everyone in the end.