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• [New] U.S. data centers now consume more than 4% of national electricity - a share projected to climb to as much as 12% by 2028. Engineering News-Record
• [New] Deloitte's insights, in an analysis of nuclear's role in data center growth, suggest that as AI drives a 160% increase in U.S. data center demand by 2030, nuclear could capture a significant share, potentially adding 47 gigawatts domestically. WebProNews
• [New] Washington is effectively seeking to escape its dependence on China - a dependence that today covers a significant share of the world's critical drone components and, as analysts put it, constitutes a strategic vulnerability for the United States. NOURNEWS
• [New] The U.S. Army will lead the creation of a federal digital marketplace under Joint Interagency Task Force 401 that is intended to sort, test and share information about counter-drone systems for agencies that need tools safe enough to use around aircraft, communications and crowded public spaces. National Defense Transportation Association
• [New] By 2030, the share of traditional vehicle sales could decline by up to 40% in developed markets as mobility-as-a-service models dominate. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] The share of private colleges with negative earnings margins (before taxes, depreciation and amortization) will increase to 16% in 2026. Higher Ed Dive
• Collaborative international efforts are essential to combat global cyber threats, with governments and private sectors working together to establish norms and share intelligence. WebProNews
• Nearly 86% share of businesses experienced a disruption due to a data breach (IBM's Cost of Data Breach 2025). https://www.uscsinstitute.org/cybersecurity-insights/bl
• The percentage of renewable generation will rise from 23% in 2024 to 25% in 2025 and 27% in 2026, while nuclear power's share will hold at the 2024 level of 19% in 2025 and 2026. Energy News, Top Headlines, Commentaries, Features & Ev
• Long-term EV demand remains robust, with the total EV share of light-vehicle sales globally projected to surge to 44.6% by 2030 and 69.5% by 2035. The Chronicle-Journal
• If current trends hold, China's improved competitiveness will see it increase its share of global manufacturing value-added, from around 27% today to 40% in five years' time. The Edge Malaysia
• By 2026, robots and automated systems will likely handle a growing share of repetitive, physically intense tasks such as trailer unloading, high-bay pallet movements and basic picking. Transport and Logistics ME
• Solar power capacity is expected to grow tenfold by 2035, raising the share of renewables in the electricity mix to about 25%. GCC BUSINESS WATCH
• Malta and the UK will continue to share information and best practice to tackle irregular migration; modern slavery, human smuggling and trafficking; and financial crime. GOV.UK
• 73% of central bankers expect the dollar's share of global reserves to fall in the next five years, while 43% plan to increase their gold holdings. Grand Pinnacle Tribune

Last updated: 15 December 2025