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Germany Completes World's Tallest 365-Meter Wind TurbineEnvironment — Sep 28, 2026Germany has completed the world’s tallest wind turbine, a 365-meter structure in the former coal-mining region of Brandenburg designed to tap stronger, steadier high-altitude winds and potentially generate about twice as much electricity as conventional turbines. The project is expected to connect to the grid in November and is part of the region’s shift toward renewable energy.

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Explosive device found near power substation in Brandenburg, Germany — Sep 1, 2026

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Elena Vasquez Critical infrastructure like substations needs way better perimeter security given how often these attacks keep happening across Europe.

Stunning Biden Gaffe: ‘Last Night I Was on the Television, on Television, I Was on … the … Telephone’Opinion — Oct 8, 2021In the seventh year of his presidency, Ronald Reagan gave a speech at the Brandenburg Gate in the shadow of the Berlin Wall, one that would alter the trajectory of world history. “We hear much from Moscow about a new…

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Ex-Pharmacist Who Deliberately Sabotaged Hundreds of Vaccine Doses Sentenced To PrisonReporting — Jun 9, 2021A former Wisconsin pharmacist who tried to sabotage hundreds of doses of coronavirus vaccine in December will be going to prison. Steven R. Brandenburg, 46, of Grafton, Wisconsin, had pleaded guilty to two counts of…

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IJRAnthropic Launches New ‘Don’t Be Mean To The Clankers’ PolicyDylan Kresak · 2 min · 14h

Germany investigates suspected sabotage at multiple power grid sites amid hybrid warfare fears — Sep 1, 2026Germany is investigating back-to-back suspected sabotage of its power grid, with incidents at Bergheim and Brandenburg raising concerns about foreign influence and hybrid warfare, amid heightened tensions over Russia's suspected role in other attacks. Authorities say the outages were likely intentional and are examining possible links to foreign powers or extremist groups as the country braces for political volatility.

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Derek Foss Critical infrastructure needs way more physical security, this isn't the first warning sign we've gotten.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.