CDC expands largest known cyclosporiasis outbreak to 15 states: the hour's strongest signal

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Global AffairsMiddle EastSignal 40

Israeli man accused of transporting two illegal residents from Gaza in exchange for NIS 50

Khatib, a 74-year-old resident of Kafr Kanna, was charged with transporting illegal citizens, while the two Gazans were charged with entering and remaining in Israel without permits.

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Global AffairsMiddle EastSignal 40

IDF soldier injured by stray bullet in basic training, taken to hospital in serious condition

Military Police Criminal Investigation Division investigators were dispatched to the base following the unusual incident and opened an investigation into the circumstances.

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Design & ArchitectureNorth AmericaSignal 40

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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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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Design & ArchitectureNorth AmericaSignal 40

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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Design & ArchitectureNorth AmericaSignal 40

Second White's Sleek Folding Electric Scooter

This strange-looking suitcase… …is actually a piece of portable mobility. "It is a lightweight 3-stage folding electric kickboard that can be easily carried with one hand," writes South Korean design firm Second White.

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InvestigativeGlobalSignal 40

Trump orders changes to new helipad after weeks of around-the-clock work - The Washington Post

Trump orders changes to new helipad after weeks of around-the-clock work The Washington Post Trump orders new White House helipad to be ripped up The Telegraph Trump’s White House helipad being partially disassembled, images show CNN Trump demands contractors make changes to his…

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Business & FinanceNorth AmericaSignal 39

Lucid begins 'operational reset' as CEO says EV maker will delay midsize vehicle

The company didn't provide updated guidance. New CEO Silvio Napoli earlier this year suspended production expectations.

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Business & FinanceNorth AmericaSignal 39

How the 'Baby iPhone' and an Apple supplier leak explain China's recent supply chain moves

In China's biggest electronics marketplace, Huaqiangbei, technicians don't have the parts to make exact copies of Apple's latest phones.

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Global AffairsMiddle EastSignal 39

Syria bets on tourism revival, but visitor surge faces test of security, services

52 million visitors in the first half of 2026, up 111% from the same period last year, however, most of these ‘visitors’ were Syrian expatriates.