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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1628, Robert Shirley, English soldier and diplomat (born 1581) passed away. In 1793, Jean-Paul Marat, Swiss-French physician, scientist and theorist (born 1743) passed away. In 1953, David Thompson, American basketball player was born. In 1954, Ray Bright, Australian cricketer was born. In 1961, Khalid Mahmood, Pakistani-English engineer and politician was born. In 1962, In an unprecedented action, British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan dismisses seven members of his Cabinet, marking the effective end of the National Liberals as a distinct force within British politics. In 1967, Mark McGowan, Australian politician, 30th Premier of Western Australia was born. In 1970, Leslie Groves, American general and engineer (born 1896) passed away. In 1980, Seretse Khama, Botswana lawyer and politician, 1st President of Botswana (born 1921) passed away. In 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

General : MPK Second PBT To Adopt Smart Led Lighting Technology

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July 11, 2026

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CHUKAI, July 11 (Bernama) -- The Kemaman Municipal Council (MPK) has become the second local authority (PBT) in Malaysia to introduce smart decorative lighting equipped with motion sensors using light-emitting diode (LED) technology along the pedestrian walkway at Chukai Smart Park here.

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ZDNet

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· Jun 26, 2026

This is the one smart home product everyone should have, and it's on sale

Smart light bulbs easily add ambiance to any home, and the GE Cync color-changing smart bulbs are discounted for Amazon's Prime Day, which ends tonight.

BERNAMA

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· Jun 23, 2026

General : RM25.2 Million Allocated For Solar LED Lights At 32 High-risk Highway Locations - Nanta

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- The government has allocated RM25.2 million for the initial phase of installing solar-powered LED street lights at 32 high-risk and accident-prone locations along highway networks nationwide.

The Economic Times

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· Jul 12, 2026

Red light therapy lights up celeb glow-up trend

Red light therapy lights up celeb glow-up trend

Trend News Agency

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· Jul 6, 2026

South Korea's KICC eyes biomass power project in Uzbekistan

South Korea's KICC eyes biomass power project in Uzbekistan

Daily Sabah

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· Jul 8, 2026

Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys glow anew with night lighting project

Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy said new lighting projects implemented at the Göreme Open Air Museum, the Zelve Open Air Museum and Erdemli Valley in Türkiye's...

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jul 3, 2026

Vietnam: TotalEnergies ENEOS Commissions 28 MWp Rooftop Solar Project at Samsung Electronics HCMC CE Complex

Vietnam: TotalEnergies ENEOS Commissions 28 MWp Rooftop Solar Project at Samsung Electronics HCMC CE Complex

UrduPoint

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· Jul 11, 2026

Solar Expo 2026: Private sector playing key role in energy revolution, says Musadik Malik

Solar Expo 2026: Private sector playing key role in energy revolution, says Musadik Malik

Fox News

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· Jun 30, 2026

Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce's prep for rumored wedding rolls on days ahead of reported MSG nuptials

A photo shows lighting equipment being delivered to Madison Square Garden days before Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's rumored July 3 wedding.

Seeking Alpha

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· Jul 4, 2026

LSI Industries: Lights-Out Performance Caught Up With Fundamentals (Downgrade)

LSI Industries: Lights-Out Performance Caught Up With Fundamentals (Downgrade)

The Slovenia Times

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· Jun 23, 2026

OR Sets 2030 Sustainability Goals Amid Global Energy Transition, Targeting Inclusive Growth for People, Planet, and Performance

BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 23 June 2026 - PTT Oil and Retail Business Public Company Limited (OR), Thailand's leading energy and lifestyle retail operator, has announced its OR 2030 Goals - a comprehensive sustainability framework across three dimensions: Economic Prosperity, ...

Middle East News 247

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· Jul 6, 2026

DCT Abu Dhabi Unveils Dates and Theme for Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial 2026

Photo Credit : WAM The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced the dates and artistic theme for the second edition of the Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial (PAAD), which will bring large-scale public art installations and community-focused projects to Abu Dhabi and Al Ain later this year. The [] The post DCT Abu Dhabi Unveils Dates and Theme for Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial 2026 appeared first on Middle East News 247.

ANTARA News

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· Jul 13, 2026

ZEEKR, TPM Automotive, and SINEXCEL Jointly Build Thailand's Fastest Megawatt-Level Charging Station

ZEEKR, TPM Automotive, and SINEXCEL announced the grand opening of Thailand's first megawatt-level ...

Mindanao Times

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· Jun 24, 2026

Davao Light advises consumers to manage consumption as monthly rates increase

By RHENA JEAN H. BATOBALANI/CMU Intern THE DAVAO Light and Power Company (DLPC) announced that residential electricity rates will increase from P10.35 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) to P12.30 per kilowatt-hour (kWh).

Egypt Oil & Gas

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· Jun 30, 2026

Philippines Sees Rooftop Solar Boom as Electricity Prices Rise

The Philippines is witnessing a sharp demand rise on rooftop solar installations as households seek to reduce soaring electricity bills, according to Reuters. The country has the highest residential electricity prices in Southeast Asia, due to limited government power subsidies. Top power distributor Meralco has raised electricity tariffs by about 10 since the US-Israeli war [] The post Philippines Sees Rooftop Solar Boom as Electricity Prices Rise first appeared on Egypt Oil Gas.

Home Business Mag

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· Jul 11, 2026

A Guide to Choosing the Right Christmas Lights for Your Home or Business

Home Business Magazine Online Learn how to choose the best Christmas lights for your home or business with expert tips on styles, LED options, safety and festive displays. The post A Guide to Choosing the Right Christmas Lights for Your Home or Business appeared first on Home Business Magazine.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 1, 2026

50 stesen BHPetrol beralih kepada tenaga solar

PETALING JAYA: Boustead Petroleum Marketing Sdn Bhd. (BHPetrol) dan MARA Incorporated Sdn. Bhd. (MARA Inc.) melancarkan projek pemasangan sistem solar fotovoltaik (PV) secara berperingkat di 50 stesen BHPetrol sekitar Lembah Klang. Langkah itu sebagai sebahagian daripada usaha memperluas penggunaan tenaga boleh baharu dan menyokong agenda peralihan tenaga negara. Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif MARA Inc., Faizul Idzhar ... Read more The post 50 stesen BHPetrol beralih kepada tenaga solar appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Engadget

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· Jun 26, 2026

Not all tech survives solar storms, here's what's most at risk

The northern lights could mean lights out for the infrastructure we rely on.

Gizmodo

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· Jul 8, 2026

Destroying the Privacy LED on Meta Smart Glasses Will No Longer Enable Creepiness

...until someone finds yet another workaround.

Vogue

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· Jul 1, 2026

The 12 Best Cordless Lamps for Outdoor Entertaining This Summer

Planning a season of outdoor dinner parties? Pick up one of the best cordless lamps to light the way, from brands like Hay, Philippe Starck, and more.

MakeUseOf

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· Jun 23, 2026

This stylish 65-inch TV displays art when it's not on, and it's under $1,500 for Amazon Prime Day

This Mini LED looks like a piece of artwork on the wall when it's not on, and it's on for a killer deal right now for Prime Day.

Digital Trends

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· Jun 23, 2026

Use this code to get 47% off the wavytalk LED face mask, down to just $94.99

This post is brought to you in paid partnership with wavytalk. At-home LED face masks have gone from a curiosity to a genuinely popular skincare gadget, and the prices have started to follow. The wavytalk Glow Time LED face mask is down to 94.99 on Amazon when you apply the code OL48YCNT at checkout (from []

Mashable

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· Jul 8, 2026

Meta Ray-Ban glasses brick the camera if you mess with recording light

Meta announced new mandatory safety update to its smart glasses, preventing users from tampering with recording light.

MaltaToday

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· Jun 21, 2026

Fire blazes around Gozos iconic Gelmus Hill

Footage shared on social media shows fireworks going off in burned fields

Borneo Bulletin

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· Jul 5, 2026

Thailand aims to become leading regional gold hub

Thailand aims to become leading regional gold hub

KROF – 960 AM – Lafayette

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· Jul 2, 2026

Avoid This Potentially Deadly Mistake When Doing Fireworks

Avoid This Potentially Deadly Mistake When Doing Fireworks

Irish Tech News

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· Jun 23, 2026

Minister O’Brien highlights Ireland’s progress on renewables, Solar Ireland conference

Solar is now the third highest supplier of indigenously generated electricity to the national grid Solar is now a key pillar of our electricity supply, from rooftop installations to utility-scale solar farms Just over 10 years ago there were 2 MW (Mega Watts) of solar in Ireland. Now there are over 2.5 GW (Giga Watts) []

South China Morning Post

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· Jun 29, 2026

Philippines becomes world’s top solar spender amid Middle East energy crisis

People in the Philippines are flocking to install solar power on rooftops and escape the burden of soaring electricity prices, making it the world’s biggest spender on solar panels since the war in Iran started. Top power distributor Meralco has raised prices by 10 per cent since the Middle East conflict began in late February. Now, a median household spends around 12 per cent of monthly ‌income on electricity, assuming it consumes 200 kilowatt-hours – around the monthly average for three...

Engineering News-Record

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· Jul 7, 2026

Aecon Wins $1.2B EPC Contract for Alberta Gas-Fired Power Plant

Aecon 1.2B EPC award launches construction of Alberta's Greenlight power project, the first phase of a major generating station built for data center demand.

RTL Today

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· Jun 30, 2026

26% of consumption covered nationally: Renewable electricity production on the rise in Luxembourg

New figures from the Luxembourg Regulatory Institute show that domestic renewables now account for more than a quarter of the electricity consumed in the country, while photovoltaics overtook wind for the first time in 2025.

The Daily Wire

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· Jul 2, 2026

Leftist Enclave Asks Residents To Report ‘Illegal’ Sparkler Celebrations During America 250

As America gears up to celebrate its 250th birthday, one leftist city reminded residents that sparklers are illegal and said anyone defying the ban should be reported to the authorities. City officials in Alexandria, Virginia, posted an announcement on Wednesday, declaring that it is illegal to set off fireworks or light sparklers within the city ...

Mother Jones

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· Jul 3, 2026

The Federal Government Has Made America 250 a Spectacle. These States Want It to Be a Moment for Reflection.

On New Year’s Eve, fireworks bloomed behind the Washington Monument. Along the side of the 550-foot structure, a birthday candle was projected, flickering as “The Star-Spangled Banner” played. This spectacle kicked off Freedom 250’s countdown to the semiquincentennial and was followed by animated neoclassic-style graphics overlaid with audio narrating the nation’s “discovery, expansion, independence, and []

NPR News

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· Jun 28, 2026

July 4th fireworks in Washington: What's different for America's 250th?

This year's fireworks display in Washington, D.C., is scheduled toWhat to know about the massive July 4 firework show for America's 250th

Institute for Energy Research

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· Jul 8, 2026

Fossil Fuels Dominate Global Energy Supply in 2025

The Energy Institute released its Statistical Review of World Energy with data for calendar year 2025 on June 30, 2026. The post Fossil Fuels Dominate Global Energy Supply in 2025 appeared first on IER.

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