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After Michigan, Democrats’ next battleground over the party’s future shifts to Wisconsin - AP News

After Michigan, Democrats’ next battleground over the party’s future shifts to Wisconsin AP News El-Sayed win kicks Democrats’ Midwest ideological battle into high gear — and some Dems fear November fallout Fox News Democratic socialists turn to Hong in Wisconsin with hopes for…

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WATCH: Trump signs executive orders imposing new limits on birthright citizenship

President Donald Trump said Thursday that he is once more trying to limit the number of people who are born in the country who can become American citizens, in a sign that even after his first attempt at limiting birthright citizenship was rejected by the Supreme Court, he's…

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GAO finds Elon Musk's DOGE inflated claims of $110 billion in savings for federal government - CNBC

GAO finds Elon Musk's DOGE inflated claims of $110 billion in savings for federal government CNBC Elon Musk’s DOGE made big errors in claims of government savings, GAO finds The Washington Post DOGE's "wall of receipts" riddled with inaccuracies and unsubstantiated claims,…

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At least two killed, 14 wounded in deadly bomb attack in predominantly Druze area near Damascus

The targeted street in Jaramana is somewhat narrow and includes shops and street vendors, Imad said, as people clamored around him.

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Trump pitches Vance to donors as next presidential candidate in private meeting

According to two anonymous sources, Trump had told the donors that "At the end of the day, we need to elect JD," during a meeting in the Oval Office two weeks ago.

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Trump says Strait of Hormuz is 'sort of open right now,' believes Iran 'can't go much longer'

On Wednesday, the White House refuted reports that Trump and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had argued about a lack of munitions in the wake of the war with Iran.

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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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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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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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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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MK Yoav Segalovitz announces resignation from Knesset, departure from Yesh Atid party

Lapid, following the announcement, praised Segalovitz's "integrity and professionalism" during his years of serving Israel as part of Yesh Atid.

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Australia news live: Richard Marles insists Tony Burke’s speech on Labor’s new restrictive immigration policy ‘hasn’t been called off’

Deputy prime minister says Burke’s speech before National Press Club was not cancelled. Follow today’s news live Federal parliament is returning from winter break next week. Do you have a question you’d like to ask Guardian Australia’s team of political reporters in Canberra?

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Gold Steady as Traders Assess Impact of Hormuz Flare-Up on Rates

Gold moved in a narrow range as traders assessed the impact of a reported Iranian attack in the Strait of Hormuz on the Federal Reserve’s path for interest rates.

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From birth to brokerage: Why South Korea is seeing a surge in infant investment accounts

South Korean babies are turning into mini shareholders, thanks to their parents' investment strategies.