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Friday November 21st, 2025 evening edition

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“Divisive or hate symbols and flags are prohibited,” the latest Coast Guard policy, released late Thursday, declared before adding that this category included “a noose, a swastika, and any symbols or flags co-opted or adopted by hate-based groups.”.

“This is not an updated policy but a new policy to combat any misinformation and double down that the U.S. Coast Guard forbids these symbols,” an accompanying Coast Guard press release said.

The late-night change came on the same day that media outlets, led by The Washington Post, discovered that the Coast Guard had written a policy earlier this month that called those same symbols “potentially divisive.”

The latest policy that was rolled out Thursday night also unequivocally banned the display of any divisive or hate symbols from all Coast Guard locations.

The latest Coast Guard policy appears to take effect immediately.

The newest policy is silent on whether Coast Guard personnel will be able to claim they were victims of hate incidents. »

Project Nexus: California Solar Canals Could Save 63 Billion Gallons of Water Annually

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The California solar canals pilot program, Project Nexus, demonstrates how dual-purpose infrastructure can address both energy needs and water scarcity challenges.

California has launched an innovative project that could save up to 63 billion gallons of water annually while generating clean electricity.

The solar panels act like a giant umbrella, blocking sunlight that would otherwise heat the water and cause it to evaporate. »

European Officials Reject US Peace Plan That Would Force Kyiv to Surrender Territory — UNITED24 Media

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The plan would also exclude a European “reassurance force” that EU states have offered to send to Ukraine under a future settlement.

Officials emphasized that their financial and political commitments make it essential that Europe plays a central role in shaping any credible peace process.

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas reiterated this approach, European Pravda reported from Brussels. »

Future Assassin’s Creed Games Will Be More Player Centric Says Ubisoft After Soft Bailout By Tencent

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At the same time, many were concerned about the future of the company, with the delayed report potentially signalling red flags for the future.

It has also provided an update on its ongoing partnership with Tencent and the establishment of the new subsidiary, Vantage Studios.

According to Ubisoft, the IPs operating under this team, including Assassin’s Creed, will be made as player-centric as possible moving forward. »