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Business & FinanceNorth AmericaSignal 46
Oil jumps as U.S.-Iran resume strikes after a brief pause
S. forces using ballistic missiles.
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Global AffairsEuropeSignal 44
Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots
The US and China are locked in a race to the lead the world in robotics and artificial intelligence.
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Global AffairsMiddle EastSignal 40
Deadliest year in decades as antisemitism becomes ‘new normal’ in West, Jewsish watchdog finds
Jewish communities across the US, UK, Europe, Canada, Australia, and Argentina reported rising violence and online abuse, as the J7 urged governments to act before further attacks.
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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
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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Design & ArchitectureNorth AmericaSignal 40
Leatherman's Experimental Ratcheting Bit Driver
Leatherman's Garage line is where the company test-markets experimental tools, producing them in small batches. Their latest is the Garage Batch #009 , a ratcheting bit driver that doesn't resemble anything else in their line-up.
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Global AffairsMiddle EastSignal 40
Man enters New York Jewish school with hammer, injures child, NYPD investigates antisemitic motive
"The NYPD is thoroughly investigating all aspects of the incident, including the possibility of a bias motive, to ensure nothing is overlooked," said a city councilmember.
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Global AffairsOceaniaSignal 40
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Business & FinanceGlobalSignal 39
FTSE 100 Live: UK Stock Futures Ease as Focus on Earnings
Bloomberg Markets reports on this developing story.
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Global AffairsMiddle EastSignal 39
Israel's decades-old US support risks losing Democrats
By Richard Cowan, Patricia Zengerle and Matt Spetalnick WASHINGTON, July 29 (Reuters) - For generations, support for Israel united Washington. S. Republicans are eroding Democratic backing, threatening to turn one of America's closest alliances into a partisan divide.
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Business & FinanceGlobalSignal 39
Porsche Earnings Climb After Focusing on Selling Pricier Cars
Porsche AG reaffirmed its full-year earnings guidance after first-half profitability rose, offering tentative signs that the sports-car maker’s turnaround is beginning to gain traction.
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Business & FinanceGlobalSignal 39
Rio Tinto Says Iron Ore Demand Remains Resilient, Stable
Simon Trott, CEO of Rio Tinto, the world's second-largest miner by market capitalization, says iron ore demand remains resilient and stable.
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Global AffairsMiddle EastSignal 39
Israeli demolitions reported in Tyre
Israeli demolitions reported in Tyre Lebanon's National News Agency reported Israeli detonations and demolitions of homes in the southern city of Tyre, particularly in the town of al-Mansouri. Israeli drones were also reported flying over towns and villages in the city.
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Global AffairsOceaniaSignal 39
Two rescued after climber falls 200m into Mt Aspiring crevasse
Radio New Zealand reports on this developing story.