## World surges past 40% clean power in record renewables boom

Authored by electrek.co

Renewables and nuclear provided 40.9% of the world’s power generation in 2024, passing the 40% mark for the first time since the 1940s, according to a new global energy think tank Ember report.

Renewables added a record 858 TWh in 2024, 49% more than the previous high in 2022.

Solar was the fastest-growing power source (+29%) for the 20th year in a row.

Wind generation also grew to 8.1% of global electricity, while hydro – the single largest renewable source – remained steady at 14% of global electricity.

“Solar power has become the engine of the global energy transition,” said Phil MacDonald, Ember’s managing director.

Ember’s sixth annual Global Electricity Review, published today, provides the first comprehensive overview of the global power system in 2024 based on country-level data.

Their increasing reliance on renewables to power demand growth marks a shift that will redefine the global power sector and accelerate the decline of fossil fuels.”. »

### Trump Is Begging China to Make a Deal Over Tariffs

Authored by newrepublic.com

The prospect of that happening, however, is laughable.

Greenland, which is a semiautonomous territory of Denmark, has not taken kindly to Trump and his associates’ sudden interest in acquiring their land.

“And we want to build our own country by ourselves. »

### Spyro And Crash Bandicoot Reboot Studio, Toys For Bob, Wants To Bring Back Banjo-Kazooie Next

Authored by gamespot.com

Since 2018, the formerly Microsoft-owned studio has released the Spyro Reignited Trilogy, the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, Crash Bandicoot 4, and Crash Team Rumble, reinvigorating two beloved but largely stagnant franchises.

Now, Toys for Bob co-studio head and creative director Paul Yan says the studio has its eyes on another iconic platforming series: Banjo-Kazooie.

In a recent interview with CanadianGuyEh--which was then reported by Windows Central--Yan discussed Toys for Bob's upcoming projects. »

### Firm That Won Multimillion Defamation Suit Against Fox News Takes on Trump

Authored by thedailybeast.com

As big law firms bend the knee to President Donald Trump, another target of his executive orders is fighting back.

On Friday, Susman Godfrey—which won a successful $787 million lawsuit against Fox News over the network’s airing of 2020 election conspiracies—filed a suit against a Trump executive order it says was meant to “exact revenge.”.

On Wednesday, Trump signed an executive order barring Susman Godfrey from federal contracts held by the firm’s clients, removed its employees’ security clearances, and banned them from accessing federal buildings. »

### Anti-Vaxx Dad Whose Daughter Died of Measles Says Vaccinated Relatives Got Disease 'Way Worse' Than His Kids

Authored by latintimes.com

A Texas father whose 8-year-old daughter died of measles has sparked controversy after defending his anti-vaccine beliefs, claiming vaccinated relatives suffered "way worse.".

Texas, particularly Gaines County, has been one of the hardest-hit areas, with over 300 confirmed measles cases since January, according to the Guardian.

Public health officials continue to stress the urgency of widespread MMR vaccination, especially among vulnerable and insular communities like the one in Seminole. »

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