Just one in three Americans support Iran war, most unsure of Trump's goals: the hour's strongest signal

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Global AffairsMiddle EastSignal 53

Just one in three Americans support Iran war, most unsure of Trump's goals

Approval of the conflict has been below 40% since the US and Israel launched strikes on February 28, a stark contrast to the opening months of other recent conflicts.

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InvestigativeGlobalSignal 44

Trump administration urges Supreme Court to allow order targeting mail-in voting before midterms - AP News

Trump administration urges Supreme Court to allow order targeting mail-in voting before midterms AP News Trump Asks Supreme Court to Allow Order Restricting Mail Voting The New York Times Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow new limits on mail ballots The Washington…

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Global AffairsMiddle EastSignal 40

October 7 biggest issue for undecided voters as Yashar! stays ahead of Likud at 23 seats

The opposition parties reached 70 seats, compared to the current coalition parties who received 50 of the 120 Knesset seats, the N12 poll found.

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Global AffairsMiddle EastSignal 40

Oman, Iran, benefiting from lull in US strikes, approach deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Although the talks aren't meant to put a full stop to the US-Iran conflict, mediators hope that a temporary agreement to reopen the strait would accelerate talks for a more concrete deal.

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Design & ArchitectureNorth AmericaSignal 40

Announcing <i>Fusion Forward: Design for Home</i>, a New Competition from Core77 and Autodesk Fusion

Core77 and Autodesk Fusion have teamed up to launch Fusion Forward: Design for Home , a competition inviting designers to reconsider the products that shape everyday domestic life.

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Design & ArchitectureNorth AmericaSignal 40

John Meng's Found-Object Cigar Ashtray

This Achille cigar ashtray is by Zhangzhou-based designer John Meng. "A cigar ashtray constructed from espresso portafilter component, a filter basket, and a blind bowl. Stainless steel and Beech wood.

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Design & ArchitectureNorth AmericaSignal 40

An Apple Vision Pro Seating Station at a Parisian Opera House

Typically at an opera house, the only thing patrons are looking through are opera glasses. But at Paris' historic Palais Garnier, they've got Apple Vision Pro headsets on offer.

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Design & ArchitectureNorth AmericaSignal 40

A Security Camera Designed to Indicate When It's Not Watching (You)

Home security cameras are intended to record intruders, not the homeowners themselves. It's creepy to think that someone could hack into them to observe you, but that's the trade-off these products require. One departure is this Smart Camera 4 Zoom by Xiaomi.

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Design & ArchitectureNorth AmericaSignal 40

AIM's Deconstructed Kitchen Faucet

For thirty years, Wenzhou Dinggu Technology Co. made molds for manufacturers of bathroom fittings. In 2018, they decided to do their own thing and lean into design, forming a spin-off called AIM Faucet.

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Design & ArchitectureNorth AmericaSignal 40

Light is Bringing Back the Flip Phone

In a sign that consumer technology has gone too far, for the first time in modern history we're seeing a younger generation pushing back. In the early 20th century, all teenagers dreamt of owning a radio; in the latter half, a (landline) telephone, a TV, a Walkman, a cell phone.

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Business & FinanceNorth AmericaSignal 40

Indonesian stocks stage massive turnaround, hitting bull market status after clocking a five-year low just last month

Attractive valuations, quick intervention by regulators and a return of foreign investors have helped propel Indonesian stocks reach bull-market status.

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InvestigativeGlobalSignal 40

In Michigan, Trump defends economic record as GOP fears midterm fallout - The Washington Post

In Michigan, Trump defends economic record as GOP fears midterm fallout The Washington Post Trump Blames Affordability Problems on Biden in Michigan Speech The New York Times Livestream: President Trump to deliver remarks at GM Proving Ground in Milford ClickOnDetroit | WDIV…