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Global AffairsMiddle EastSignal 40

Iranian regime insider threatens Gulf states, Israel if Tehran's energy infrastructure is attacked

Mohammad Marandi warned on Saturday that critical infrastructure across the Gulf and in Israel could be destroyed, as US officials reportedly raised concerns over missile-defense resources.

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Uganda unveils Yoni Netanyahu memorial at Entebbe Airport 50 years after rescue operation

Uganda’s military chief unveiled the memorial on Saturday, calling it a testament to the countries’ enduring friendship, security partnership, and mutual trust.

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Taly's Travel: Cool springs, vibrant valley nightlife in Ein Harod

Ein Harod serves as a perfect starting point for diverse leisure options that combine nature, water, and history, with panoramic viewpoints over the Harod Valley and the Gilboa.

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A 'unity' government would block the reforms Israel desperately needs

Benny Gantz should heed his favorite slogan that saving the country is the most important thing of all, abandoning the naive notion of unity that will saddle the state with more Likud years

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Extremist content creators spread conspiracy theories blaming Israel for Spain's migration crisis

The theories were sparked by scrutiny of a social media post made by Yair Netanyahu in 2019 and gained traction even after Spanish authorities ruled out any Moroccan interference.

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Design & ArchitectureNorth AmericaSignal 40

Chinese Autonomous Buses are Spreading Around the World

S. was the dominant industrial power. We enjoyed conveniences and luxuries not readily available in other parts of the world, from air conditioning to appliances to cutting-edge vehicles.

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Design & ArchitectureNorth AmericaSignal 40

Luxury Furniture, or ID Student Project?

In furniture design, there's sometimes an aesthetic and conceptual overlap between high-end minimalist luxury designs and an ID student project. This Fagiolo lounge chair is one of those.

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Design & ArchitectureNorth AmericaSignal 40

The Dutch Community Where People Live on Strips of Land in a Lake

In much of the world, owning a lakeside home is desirable. But in the Dutch town of Loosdrecht, residents live within the lake itself, with houses on their own impossibly skinny islands: The unique geography is of course manmade, the result of peat mining.

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Design & ArchitectureNorth AmericaSignal 40

Meet Fusion Forward Competition Juror Michelle Lee, Partner at IDEO San Francisco

As a Partner and Executive Managing Director at IDEO San Francisco , Michelle Lee leads multidisciplinary teams of researchers, designers, and engineers across sectors ranging from healthcare and workplace culture to responsible digital design and the circular economy.

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Design & ArchitectureNorth AmericaSignal 40

Roof Racks That Automatically Lift and Lower the Load For You

These powered arms eliminate the single biggest hassle of a roof rack: The loading and unloading. They're made by multiple Chinese manufacturers you've never heard of, like Sionto and Kayjay.

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Science & ClimateGlobalSignal 40

Four ways wildfires generate tornadoes, lightning and other extreme weather, sometimes miles from the flames

Thick smoke from massive wildfires has been spreading in North America and Europe once again in 2026. The health impacts of breathing this particle-filled air are becoming well known, but wildfires' influence on the weather is less widely recognized.

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How war with Iran brought Israel closer to its Middle East neighbors

Israel-Lebanon negotiations, a possible Syrian security arrangement, and renewed Bahrain-Israel engagement point to diplomatic movement - but analysts disagree over the durability of potential deals.