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Ukraine installed 1.1 GW of new solar capacity in the first half of the year, according to pv magazine. The figure highlights the continued growth of renewables in the country despite wartime conditions, with energy observers noting solar's role in a grid damaged by repeated attacks on power infrastructure.

Tucson's Reid Park Zoo has opened its Pathway to Asia expansion, bringing new exotic wildlife exhibits to southern Arizona. The project adds habitats showcasing Asian species, giving visitors a chance to see animals previously unavailable at the zoo. Local coverage highlights the addition as a major development for the region's main zoological attraction and its conservation education efforts.

Germany generated as much solar energy by the end of September as it did during the whole of 2025, according to industry association BSW-Solar. The group also noted this is nearly three times more solar power than Australia produced over the same period. The figures are being shared as a sign of how quickly Germany's solar capacity is expanding and of the country's pace in the energy transition.

Tigo Energy has reached 80MW of installed commercial and industrial solar capacity in Czechia and is now moving into the residential market with an energy storage system optimized by its GO technology. The announcement, carried by Business Wire, signals the company's intent to build on its Czech commercial success and broaden its presence in the country's growing distributed solar and storage sectors.

India's National Stock Exchange has received approval from markets regulator SEBI to introduce futures contracts on a corporate bond index, CNBC TV18 reports. The move is seen as a step toward deepening India's corporate bond market, giving investors new tools to hedge interest-rate and credit risk. Traders are watching for launch dates and contract specifications.

Impression 5 Science Center in Lansing has broken ground on a new TECH space designed with input from teenagers. The expansion aims to give young visitors a hands-on environment for exploring technology, with the teen-driven design process drawing attention as an unusual way to shape a museum exhibit.

Carnegie Mellon University has announced a $500 million gift to support the next era of its School of Computer Science. The donation is expected to fund research, education and expansion in areas like artificial intelligence at one of the world's leading computer science institutions, and has drawn wide attention in academic and tech circles.

Japanese mobile game company AltPlus has officially launched a new indie game label called AltChihuahua. The company says its first title under the label is already in development for Steam and Nintendo Switch, marking a move beyond its mobile-focused business into indie publishing on PC and console platforms.

Greenlight is expanding its fiber internet service into Baltimore, giving residents a new broadband option beyond the incumbent providers. Local coverage describes the rollout as a potential 'game changer' for neighborhoods that have had limited choice in internet service, with the expansion promising faster speeds and increased competition in the city's broadband market.

Charter Communications says its Spectrum broadband network expansion has brought gigabit internet speeds to more residents and businesses in Scott County, Indiana. The announcement highlights ongoing rural broadband buildout efforts, widening access to high-speed connectivity in an area where reliable fast internet has historically been limited. It adds to Charter's stated push to extend its network to underserved communities.

Target is heading to a growing retail development on Albuquerque's West Side, according to the Albuquerque Journal. The addition signals continued retail expansion on that side of the city, where new shopping sites have been drawing national chains. Details on the store's opening date and size have not been released.

GMI Cloud, a startup providing on-demand GPU cloud infrastructure, has raised $263 million to fund its global expansion. The company rents out GPU capacity to businesses running artificial intelligence workloads, a market in high demand as companies scramble for computing power. The funding will support growth of its data center footprint and international operations.

New US economic data point to continued resilience, with solid consumer spending supporting growth despite broader concerns about the economy. The figures suggest households are still driving expansion, easing fears of an imminent slowdown.

The U.S. Commerce Department revised its second-quarter growth estimate upward to 2.2%, an upgrade from the previously reported figure. The revised data points to a resilient American economy, with solid expansion continuing despite high interest rates. Economists are watching whether the momentum holds as inflation cools and the Federal Reserve weighs further rate decisions.

Juneau's economic outlook points to continued growth and an improving job market, according to the latest regional assessment. The report suggests employment conditions in Alaska's capital are strengthening alongside broader economic expansion, offering a positive signal for local workers and businesses. Residents and local observers are taking note of the steady upward trend.

Forbes examines how the Golden State Valkyries, the WNBA's newest expansion franchise based in the San Francisco Bay Area, have rapidly built one of the league's strongest businesses. The piece details the club's commercial success off the court, from fan support and sponsorship to brand building, positioning the Valkyries as a model for women's sports franchises.