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- 1Sustainable Energy Without the Hot Air Resurfaces Online●Sustainable energy without the hot air (2008)
David MacKay's 2008 book 'Sustainable Energy Without the Hot Air' is drawing fresh attention as a free online resource on energy policy. The book, written by the Cambridge physicist who later served as chief scientific adviser to the UK Department of Energy and Climate Change, sets out Britain's energy options with straightforward numbers, cutting through rhetoric on renewables, nuclear power and consumption. Readers continue to praise its clear, data-driven approach to a debate still raging today.
- 2Commentary urges Israel to weigh a 'Benghazi option' over diplomacy▼The Blogs: Israel’s Benghazi Option: Realism Over Diplomacy
A Times of Israel blog post argues Israel should consider a unilateral military approach, likened to the 2012 US intervention in Benghazi, rather than relying on diplomacy. The piece frames realism and direct action as preferable to negotiated solutions, adding to ongoing debate in Israel over security policy and how far military options should take precedence over diplomatic channels.
- 3Japan's defense minister open to nuclear options in defense debate▼Nuclear arms, nuclear subs: Japan’s defense minister wants every option on the table
Japan's defense minister says all options, including nuclear arms and nuclear-powered submarines, should be considered as the country weighs how to strengthen its defenses. The remarks are striking in a nation with a long-standing non-nuclear policy and constitutionally limited military, and they are likely to fuel debate at home and among neighbors about Japan's security direction.
- 4iPhone Fold crease-hiding layer replaceable for $19 with AppleCare+▼iPhone Duo’s crease-hiding display layer can be replaced for $19 with AppleCare+
Apple will replace the crease-hiding display layer on its foldable iPhone for a $19 service fee for customers with AppleCare+ coverage. The foldable iPhone, widely referred to as the iPhone Duo, uses a special layer to reduce the visibility of the crease on its inner screen, and the low replacement cost is being noted as a customer-friendly repair policy for a component prone to wear.
- 5Most American Children Auto-Enrolled in Trump Accounts●Most American Children Are Being Auto-Enrolled in Trump Accounts. What to Know. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/01/busin
Most American children are being automatically enrolled in the new 'Trump accounts', the tax-advantaged investment accounts for minors created under the Trump administration. The New York Times explains how the auto-enrollment works, which families are affected, and what parents should know about the accounts, including how funds are managed and what options families have to opt out or manage contributions.
- 6Colorado halts lethal removal of problem wolves▼Colorado halts lethal removal of problem wolves, sparking rural outcry
Colorado wildlife officials have stopped killing wolves that repeatedly attack livestock, a policy shift that has drawn sharp criticism from rural communities and ranchers who say it leaves them without protection for their herds. Supporters of the wolf reintroduction program welcome the move, while opponents demand the state restore lethal control options.
- 7Trump Administration advances school choice tax credit amid concerns●Trump Administration advances school choice tax credit amid ongoing concerns
The Trump Administration is moving forward with a federal school choice tax credit, a policy designed to steer public money toward private and alternative schooling options. Critics continue to raise concerns about the measure, particularly its potential impact on public school funding and equity in education. Supporters frame it as expanding options for families, and the debate over its consequences remains active.