The vulture capital capital: Inside private equity’s takeover of Hartford, Connecticut: the hour's strongest signal
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Business & Finance/North America/Signal 47
The vulture capital capital: Inside private equity’s takeover of Hartford, Connecticut
When private equity bought the struggling hospital where Marilyn Anthony works, she says things quickly took a turn for the worse. One of the first things to go were the daily changes of patients’ bed linens, important for hygiene and cleanliness.
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Global Affairs/Middle East/Signal 46
Sheikh Hasina vows to return, but will Bangladesh accept fugitive ex-PM?
Awami League leader plans to return from India exile despite facing death sentence over 2024 protest crackdown.
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Global Affairs/Europe/Signal 45
Iran and Oman 'close to deal' on Hormuz... but not with the US
Iran said Wednesday it is in the "final stage" of drafting an agreement with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz but denied the US was involved in the negotiations. Trump had in recent days insisted a deal to reopen the critical waterway was imminent. Laurent Berstecher explains.
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Global Affairs/North America/Signal 44
Senate committee set to vote on whether to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress
Republicans on the Senate Homeland Security Committee want to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress after he refused to answer their questions about the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Global Affairs/Middle East/Signal 41
Iran and Oman inch closer to Hormuz deal
A deal between Oman and Iran on Hormuz is reportedly near its final stages, but the shadow of US attack still looms large.
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Global Affairs/Middle East/Signal 40
Ashkelon couple indicted for allegedly spying for Iran
The couple allegedly photographed sensitive sites, including Eilat Port and Mount Herzl, and surveilled the homes of security personnel.
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Global Affairs/Middle East/Signal 40
Italy removes Israeli companies, including Rafael, from Rome airport's counter-drone project
According to the Italian newspaper Il Messaggero, the ruling effectively removes two Israeli defense companies from one of Italy’s most strategically important civilian infrastructure projects.
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Global Affairs/Middle East/Signal 40
Two shot dead in northern, central Israel as Arab sector death toll reaches 158 this year
Two fatal shootings in Israel's Arab sector within 24 hours have left two men dead, with police probing possible criminal motives behind the attacks.
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Design & Architecture/North America/Signal 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 & Architecture/North America/Signal 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 & Architecture/North America/Signal 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 & Architecture/North America/Signal 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 & Architecture/North America/Signal 40
U.S. Government Bans Foreign-Made Robots
Recently we've covered a number of robots, ranging from creepy to nifty: UBTECH's U1 companion robots. Unitree's crazy off-road AS2-W . Hyundai's parking robots .
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Design & Architecture/North America/Signal 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 & Architecture/North America/Signal 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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Investigative/Global/Signal 40
Trump, Hegseth clashed at Camp David over Iran missile depletion concerns - The Washington Post
Trump, Hegseth clashed at Camp David over Iran missile depletion concerns The Washington Post EXCLUSIVE: US has used 'virtually all' of its long-range precision missiles during Iran war, sources say reuters.com Pentagon holds crisis meeting on weapons shortfall after angry Trump…
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Global Tech/Asia/Signal 39
Google Pixel 11 Pro: The latest rumors, leaks, and news - Mashable
Google Pixel 11 Pro: The latest rumors, leaks, and news Mashable The Pixel 11’s “glow” feature is actually called HiLight—here’s what it does Ars Technica Google Pixel 11 Leak Reveals ‘HiLight’ Notification Feature, Raises Questions About Charging Claim TechRepublic Made by…
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Business & Finance/Global/Signal 39
India’s New Auction Passes Sensex Expiry Test After Chaotic Week
The first weekly expiry for India’s BSE Sensex Index under a new closing-price methodology passed largely without disruption, easing concerns after the mechanism’s turbulent debut earlier this week.