China's exports growth beats estimates in July, as AI-driven shipments surge: the hour's strongest signal

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Business & FinanceNorth AmericaSignal 41

China's exports growth beats estimates in July, as AI-driven shipments surge

China's exports rose more than expected in July, as global demand for high-tech components continues to absorb the country's manufactured goods.

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Global AffairsMiddle EastSignal 40

Knesset seat distribution remains unchanged, despite growing uncertainty in security

Among the opposition parties, the Democrats have failed to return to double digits after losing two seats last week, falling to nine, below the level recorded before the party’s primaries.

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Global AffairsMiddle EastSignal 40

Trump angered by disclosures on dwindling US munitions at critical phase of Iran conflict

Trump defended US weapons supplies on Thursday as officials warned that depleted air defense stockpiles could complicate further military action against Iran.

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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

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

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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Global AffairsAfricaSignal 40

Ethiopia: Ethiopian Govt Cracks Down On Corrupt Officials, Businesspersons

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Government of Ethiopia is taking decisive measures against individuals, organizations, and networks accused of undermining the ongoing macroeconomic reform through corruption, illegal economic activities, and misuse of national resources.

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Business & FinanceGlobalSignal 38

Rheinmetall CEO 'Very Unhappy' With Naval Contract Loss

Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger says he is “very unhappy” after Germany withdrew a €10 billion naval contract, saying it wasn’t a “responsible use of budgetary funds," a decision that forced the defense company to cut its outlook.

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InvestigativeGlobalSignal 37

Charge against former Olympian in Reflecting Pool case is dismissed - The Washington Post

Charge against former Olympian in Reflecting Pool case is dismissed The Washington Post Judge Dismisses Former Olympian’s Felony Charge in Reflecting Pool Case The New York Times Trump: Jeanine Pirro ‘folded like an umbrella' in Reflecting Pool vandalism case NBC4 Washington…