Democrats see a chance to flip a seat as focus on abuse claims mounts against Ohio Rep. Max Miller: the hour's strongest signal

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Democrats see a chance to flip a seat as focus on abuse claims mounts against Ohio Rep. Max Miller

Allegations against Rep. Max Miller have been public for years but have recently drawn increased media scrutiny amid an escalating legal back-and-forth with his former spouse, who is the daughter of Sen. Bernie Moreno.

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Global AffairsMiddle EastSignal 40

Hundreds gather at anti-government protest demanding Oct. 7 state commission of inquiry

Bereaved family members, public figures, and protest activists spoke at the rally, sharply criticizing the government and the political leadership.

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Global AffairsMiddle EastSignal 40

Google pulls AI generation feature out of satellite maps after fears of misuse, misinformation

In its original announcement on Thursday, Google stated that the feature could "bring history to life," or "give your favorite place a makeover."

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Global AffairsMiddle EastSignal 40

Israel defense-tech hiring jumps 20% as AI layoffs spread among high-tech sector

GotFriends found that defense-tech startups are expanding recruitment and raising salaries as other technology companies cut staff and restructure around AI.

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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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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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Combining Computational Design with Wicker

Wicker story is the name of an initiative by architect Priyanka Narula and her firm, Hyderabad-based Prelab Design Studio. "The project was a response to a prolonged quest to define the future of design in the Indian context," Narula writes.

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Unitree's Impressive Off-Road Dog-Bot/Pack Mule

It might seem silly to develop a dog robot that can breakdance, as Chinese robotics brand Unitree has done. However, they've put all that agility to practical use.

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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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Global AffairsEuropeSignal 39

Australia news live: aged-care nurses get pay rise; fuel excise cut due to end at midnight

Increase in annual pay packets began from August 1. 40 for diesel after the government’s 16-cent discount ends at midnight. Obviously we always monitor the situation and take steps as necessary, but our policy decision is clear.

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Trump offering early access to online posts in move seen as corruption

Truth Social, where Trump’s account is by far the largest, to offer users early access for up to $100,000 per month Donald Trump is now offering early access to his Truth Social posts in a move that has been seen as corruption benefitting a sitting president.

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Blue Angels cancel Seafair air show performance due to wind conditions - KOMO

com Blue Angels air show canceled at Seafair due to wind The Seattle Times KOMO's Molly Shen takes flight with the Blue Angels at Seafair KOMO Harger: The Seattle Times wants to ban the Blue Angels. I've changed my mind.