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Business & FinanceEuropeSignal 53
Iran says it has reached agreement with Oman on Hormuz shipping route
Islamic republic is determined to retain a degree of control over the chokepoint
Iran says it has reached agreement with Oman on Hormuz shipping route: the hour's strongest signal
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Business & FinanceNorth AmericaSignal 48
Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Democratic Senate primary as voters pivot to the left
Abdul El-Sayed won the Michigan Democratic Senate primary, setting up a context with former Rep. Mike Rogers in the November general election.
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Global AffairsEuropeSignal 47
Understanding reached on coordinates for shipping route through Hormuz, Iran says
Joint statement with Oman is being finalised, but Tehran says deal alone would not guarantee waterway’s security Iran and Oman have reached an understanding on the geographic coordinates for a shipping route through the strait of Hormuz, and a joint announcement is being…
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Global AffairsNorth AmericaSignal 43
Judge reluctantly dismisses case against Oath Keepers militia group over Jan. 6 riot
A judge has granted the Justice Department's bid to drop a landmark case against leaders of the Oath Keepers, as former prosecutors warn about the dangers of denying the violence of Jan. 6.
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Business & FinanceGlobalSignal 43
Flutter shares plummet on earnings miss and another key leadership change - cnbc.com
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Global AffairsMiddle EastSignal 40
Several activists returned to Israel, transfered to police after crossing border into Lebanon
The activists claimed that they remained within Lebanese territory for hours before they were located by authorities and transferred to the Israel Police.
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Global AffairsMiddle EastSignal 40
Abdul El-Sayed seeks Democratic unity after divisive Michigan Senate primary
Later, El-Sayed devoted a chunk of his speech to ensuring the safety of Michigan’s Jews, still rattled by his equivocal reaction to an attack on a suburban Detroit synagogue earlier this year.
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Global AffairsMiddle EastSignal 40
Tropper-Hendel alliance to demand National Security Ministry portfolio in next gov't
Former ministers Chili Tropper and Yoaz Hendel vowed at the launch of The Zionist Home-The Reservists party to establish a “broad Zionist government” if they were to join a coalition.
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Global AffairsMiddle EastSignal 40
Hapoel Beersheba edges Red Star Belgrade to take Champions League qualifying lead
Zahi Ahmed scored the only goal of the match to give the Southern Reds hope heading into the return leg next week in Serbia to advance to the playoff round.
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Global AffairsMiddle EastSignal 40
Figures who justified October 7 advised CMHR Nakba exhibit, B'nai Brith finds
Several people involved with shaping the exhibit belong to CPAM, a group that accused Israel of stealing the organs of dead Palestinians in Gaza, a statement classified by the IHRA as a blood libel.
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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
Sonic's Focus on the UX of Pencil Cases
Here Japanese stationery manufacturer Sonic rethinks the humble pencil case, which is typically a form-follows-function rectangle.
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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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Business & FinanceNorth AmericaSignal 40
E.l.f. Beauty sees $50 million windfall in tariff refunds as profits surge 100%
f. Beauty received $50 million in tariff refunds during its fiscal first quarter, leading profits to nearly double.