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Allies shrug as US pushes for Strait of Hormuz patrol
K. and France to lead a naval coalition to secure the strait, but allies want to see a ceasefire first.
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Science & ClimateGlobalSignal 41
New theory on how six‑tonne Stonehenge rock was transported from Scotland thousands of years ago: On a glacier
Built from stones weighing between 2 and 25 tonnes (2 to 28 tons), the structure of Stonehenge demonstrates a scale of construction hard to imagine before the invention of the wheel. The mystery deepens when you consider that the stones are not from the local bedrock.
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Global AffairsMiddle EastSignal 40
Netanyahu flew secretly to US after intelligence warned of threat of Iranian attack- report
According to N12, Israeli security forces recommended that Netanyahu's flight leave under secretive conditions after reports that Iran was escalating its efforts to attack Israeli officials.
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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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Design & ArchitectureNorth AmericaSignal 40
Humanscale Revives a Niels Diffrient Design for a Hybrid Work/Lounge Chair
The Diffrient Lounge is a new type of chair that's been decades in the making. As the name suggests, it was conceived of by industrial designer Niels Diffrient, who passed away in 2013; more recently Humanscale decided to advance the design and put it into production, as the…
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Design & ArchitectureNorth AmericaSignal 40
DeFF's Diminutive Premium Pen
As with Studio Neat's minimalist Mark Two Pen , Japanese design firm DeFF has also designed a tiny but premium writing instrument. 92") in the writing/drawing configuration.
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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
DreamDomes' Elegant, Weather-Resistant Dome-Shaped Event Tents
This elegant Crossover L event tent is by DreamDomes , a UK-based event-structure company. Unlike a pole tent, it requires no central support, and provides uninterrupted floor space. Additionally, the dome shape does a better job handling wind.
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Design & ArchitectureNorth AmericaSignal 40
Michael Hilgers' Multifunctional Side Table
This simple design for a multifunctional table is by Berlin-based designer Michael Hilgers. It's two pieces of powder-coated steel and serves as a side table; or, flipped over, it becomes a magazine rack.
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Science & ClimateGlobalSignal 40
Thousands of America's historic landmarks face significant wildfire risk
When the Palisades Fire tore through Los Angeles in January 2025, it didn't only destroy homes. It took the Will Rogers Ranch House—a beloved California landmark—with it.
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Global AffairsMiddle EastSignal 39
Likud demands prohibition on freely hosting citizens flying to Israel for election
In a letter from Likud legal adviser attorney Ilan Bombach to the Election Committee, Bombach states that the goal of the prohibition would be to prevent bribery and other forms of undue influence.
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Business & FinanceGlobalSignal 39
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Global AffairsOceaniaSignal 39
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Global AffairsEuropeSignal 39
Australia news live: Jacinta Allan was subjected to ‘vile sexism’ as premier, Julia Gillard says
Former PM says ousted Victorian premier was ‘courageous in combating misogyny’ and was a trailblazer for other women. Follow updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Former Victoria premier says Ben Carroll will move to market himself as a ‘new’ type…
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Global AffairsEuropeSignal 39
'A narcissist' - victim's family blasts Kohberger for challenging Idaho murder conviction
The man accused of killing four students in Idaho is taking back his plea, which was made to avoid the death penalty.
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InvestigativeGlobalSignal 39
'A narcissist': Victim's family hits out at Bryan Kohberger for challenging conviction for Idaho murders - BBC
'A narcissist': Victim's family hits out at Bryan Kohberger for challenging conviction for Idaho murders BBC Bryan Kohberger, Convicted in Idaho College Killings, Seeks to Take Back Guilty Plea The New York Times Bryan Kohberger's appeal hangs on a 'clump of hair' found in…
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Man accused of threatening to carry out attacks on two Auckland schools
Radio New Zealand reports on this developing story.