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A Florida convention center doubles its solar with no added panels

A Florida convention center doubles its solar with no added panels

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Photo: Orange County Government One of the largest convention centers in North America just got a major solar upgrade without needing any extra roof space. SolarEdge Technologies has completed a 2.2-megawatt (MW) rooftop solar system at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando, Florida. The new system more than doubles the facility’s solar generation while using the same footprint as the previous installation. The project uses SolarEdge inverters paired with power optimizers and Hanwha Q CELLS modules. The array spans multiple roof zones and includes a custom combiner box designed to efficiently transmit electricity across a 700– to 800-foot rooftop span. It also includes real-time monitoring through SolarEdge’s platform to track performance and simplify maintenance. A solar upgrade on a massive scale The OCCC is a big energy user. It hosts around 2.4 million visitors each year and generates nearly $5 billion in economic impact for Central Florida. Advertisement – scroll for more content That makes it a prime candidate for onsite solar, and a tricky one to upgrade. The installation had to be completed …

This minimal Android launcher just added the one thing it was missing — your personal touch

This minimal Android launcher just added the one thing it was missing — your personal touch

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Summary Niagara Launcher’s latest update adds a new Theme Studio for deeper customization. You can create your own theme and share it with the community, or browse from themes created by other users. Theme Studio is available in Niagara Pro, which costs $13.99 per year. Niagara Launcher is one of the most interesting Android launchers around, with a minimal style that totally changes how you interact with your phone. On April 16, the launcher got even more interesting with the addition of the Theme Studio, a feature that lets you create your own themes and share them with other users. Related A custom launcher gave my Android tablet the desktop feel it was missing Turning any Android tablet into a Windows 11 clone. What’s new with Niagara themes? Deep customization Back in November, Niagara released what it called the Artistic Update. This update brought a curated collection of themes that users could choose from, and the results really spiced up the launcher’s look and feel. However, the developers found that this collection was still too …

Emperor penguins added to endangered list after rapid decline

Emperor penguins added to endangered list after rapid decline

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Emperor penguins could go extinct by 2100 Stefan Christmann/naturepl.com Two of Antarctica’s most iconic species, the emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) and the Antarctic fur seal (Arctocephalus gazella), have declined so dramatically and rapidly that they have been classified as endangered on the IUCN Red List. A third Antarctic species, the southern elephant seal (Mirounga leonina), has had its status updated from “least concern” to “vulnerable”. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) runs the Red List, which is regarded as the world’s most comprehensive listing of the global conservation status of animal, fungus and plant species. Satellite images show that around 10 per cent of the emperor penguin population was lost between 2009 and 2018, equating to more than 20,000 adults, according to the IUCN. Projections suggest that the population will halve by the 2080s. “After careful consideration of different possible threats, we concluded that human-induced climate change poses the most significant threat to emperor penguins,” said Philip Trathan, at the British Antarctic Survey, and a member of the IUCN Species Survival Commission, in …

Why Jonah Hill Added Kanye West Jews Hate Joke in New Movie ‘Outcome’

Why Jonah Hill Added Kanye West Jews Hate Joke in New Movie ‘Outcome’

Published by Daniella Wilson

Jonah Hill included a Kanye “Ye” West joke in his new movie Outcome and it all stemmed from a 2023 Instagram post from the rapper, where he said the actor’s performance in 21 Jump Street made him “like Jewish people again.” The actor, who is Jewish, opened up about the controversial rapper’s “bizarre public thing” during a recent appearance on Apple Music’s The Zane Lowe Show. West has faced widespread backlash over the last few years for making several antisemitic remarks and releasing a song called “Heil Hitler.” “I felt that he did this bizarre public thing to kind of make up, like, ‘It’s all good cause I love Jonah,’” Hill said of the rapper’s 2023 social media post. “[It] just sat with me in a way that it’s, like, all good. I love him still, and I hope whatever happens, he can heal or whatever, and everyone can heal from all that stuff. … I hope he can heal and make it right with the people he needs to make it right [with] in …

Jack White Added to Coachella 2026 Lineup For Weekend One

Jack White Added to Coachella 2026 Lineup For Weekend One

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Jack White is coming back to the desert. The rock star was added as a surprise act for Coachella for this weekend, with the music festival announcing White’s set in a post revealing the performance times for weekend one. White’s not the first veteran star to get added to Coachella’s lineup for a surprise set in the past few years. Last year, both Weezer and Ed Sheeran were brought onto the bill to play the Mojave stage at 3 p.m. for weekend one and two, respectively, the same stage and time slot White will take on this year. Arcade Fire was a last-minute addition back in 2022. White is a Coachella veteran, with his band, The White Stripes, playing the festival back in 2003, while he headlined as a solo artist back in 2015 as well. White’s set comes a week after he released a pair of singles — “G.O.D. and the Broken Ribs” and “Derecho Demonico”— on Friday, a day before he served as musical guest on Saturday Night Live while Jack Black was …

Employers added 178,000 jobs as labor market rebounds : NPR

Employers added 178,000 jobs as labor market rebounds : NPR

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U.S. employers added jobs in March, reversing the losses from the month before. Health care and hospitality were among the sectors adding workers. Joe Raedle/Getty Images North America hide caption toggle caption Joe Raedle/Getty Images North America The U.S. labor market showed signs of life in March, as restaurants, factories and hospitals all added workers, despite economic jitters tied to the war with Iran. A report from the Labor Department Friday shows employers added 178,000 jobs last month — much more than forecasters had expected — and reversing big job losses in February. The unemployment rate dipped to 4.3% in March from 4.4% the previous month, although that was largely because almost 400,000 people dropped out of the workforce. Overall, the labor market has been in a holding pattern for much of the last six months, with employers reluctant to add many people to their payrolls but also hesitant to lay people off. The early months of 2026 paint a mixed picture, with solid job gains in January followed by significant cuts in February and …

The world added 692 GW of renewables in 2025 – here’s what it means

The world added 692 GW of renewables in 2025 – here’s what it means

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Photo: China State Construction The world added a massive 692 gigawatts (GW) of renewable power in 2025, pushing total global capacity to 5,149 GW, according to a new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). That’s a 15.5% jump in just one year, and renewables made up 85.6% of all new power capacity added globally. Fossil fuels are still around, but they’re clearly losing ground when it comes to new builds. This surge is happening at a moment when energy security is back in focus. Rising geopolitical tensions, especially in the Middle East, are once again exposing the vulnerability of fossil fuel supply chains to global shocks and price spikes. Renewables, on the other hand, are local, fast to deploy, and increasingly cheap. That’s making them a key tool for countries looking to stabilize their energy systems and reduce exposure to volatile fuel markets. Advertisement – scroll for more content IRENA Director-General Francesco La Camera said the trend is hard to ignore: “Countries that invested in the energy transition are weathering this crisis with …

Why the Los Angeles Fire Department just added 30 electric motorcycles to its fleet

Why the Los Angeles Fire Department just added 30 electric motorcycles to its fleet

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The Los Angeles Fire Department is adding a new tool to its emergency response arsenal, and it’s not your typical fire truck. The department is rolling out 30 new ERidePro electric motorcycles designed to serve as fast, highly mobile medical response units. Unlike traditional EMS vehicles, these aren’t meant to replace ambulances. Instead, they’re built to get personnel on scene faster, especially in situations where access is limited by traffic, rough terrain, or disaster conditions. “When access is limited, timing is critical,” LAFD Chief Jamie Moore explained to CBS. “In our line of work, time is not just important, it’s everything.” Each unit will be operated by a two-person team, effectively creating compact, agile medical response crews that can reach patients more quickly than larger vehicles. Once on scene, riders can begin basic medical support, assess hazards, and coordinate further response efforts, including ambulance transport if needed. Advertisement – scroll for more content Donated by Google and YouTube, the light electric motorcycles are more than just electric dirt bikes with lights slapped on them. “These …

I added this 10-minute stretch routine to the end of every run and it’s been a game changer for my tight hips and hamstrings

I added this 10-minute stretch routine to the end of every run and it’s been a game changer for my tight hips and hamstrings

Published by Jenni Sidey

I’ll be the first to admit that I am always tempted to skip my cool down after a run. In fact, I used to swerve a post-run stretch all the time, and I paid the price the next day with extra tight hamstrings and an aching lower back. Over time, I began to realize how much of a negative impact this was having on my mobility. I would wake up with tight hips, stiff calves and an overall heavy feeling that made me not want to run that day. Article continues below You may like I knew I had to change something. That’s when I came up with this quick 10-minute stretch sequence. It’s just enough to reset the body after a run and help prepare you for the next one. This 10-minute stretch sequence focuses on the areas of your body that are most impacted during a run. Your calves, hamstrings, glutes and hip flexors are all targeted in this routine. It’s easy to do daily and takes minimal time. I always notice a …

Taco Bell fans can vote on which international favorite they want to see added to the US menu

Taco Bell fans can vote on which international favorite they want to see added to the US menu

Published by Daniella Wilson

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Taco Bell is letting fans take the lead on its next U.S. menu item, and for the first time, putting the decision entirely in customers’ hands as it brings a popular international taco stateside. While Taco Bell locations worldwide offer unique items like Fries Bell Grande in the U.K. and a Greek Burrito in Cyprus, U.S. fans rarely get to try them. Now, the chain’s Global Taco Vote lets customers decide which of two international favorites will land on U.S. menus for a limited time. First up is Thailand’s Kickin’ Chicken Taco, a crispy, cheesy option that’s packed with flavor. It’s made with crispy chicken strips, a blend of cheddar, mozzarella, and pepper jack cheeses, plus lettuce and fresh pico de gallo, wrapped in …