The vulture capital capital: Inside private equity’s takeover of Hartford, Connecticut: the hour's strongest signal

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Business & FinanceNorth AmericaSignal 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 AffairsEuropeSignal 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 AffairsMiddle EastSignal 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 AffairsMiddle EastSignal 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 & 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

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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InvestigativeGlobalSignal 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 TechAsiaSignal 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 & FinanceGlobalSignal 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.