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Appeals court rules Trump can’t build White House ballroom without congressional approval - AP News

Appeals court rules Trump can’t build White House ballroom without congressional approval AP News US appeals court halts Trump ballroom project paving way for Supreme Court showdown BBC Court rules Trump needs Congress OK for White House ballroom Inquirer.net Appeals Court…

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Judge orders Virginia county to replace Confederate names it restored to schools in 2024

A federal judge has sided with the Virginia NAACP in its lawsuit against a county school board's reinstatement of Confederate military names to two schools, saying the decision discriminated against Black students and ordering the board to change the schools' monikers again.

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Police investigating Ann Widdecombe murder reopen attempted burglary case from 2025

Watchdog examines alleged failure to pursue a line of inquiry ‘which may have been relevant’ Counter-terrorism police investigating the death of Ann Widdecombe say they have reopened an old investigation into an attempted burglary last year.

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What to watch this week: 'Operation Thunderbolt,' 'Jurassic Park,' and Israeli classics

TV TIME: This summer’s watchlist includes "Operation Thunderbolt," "Turn Left at the End of the World," dinosaur blockbusters, a grittier "Little House" reboot, and classic musicals.

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Cut discovered in Kibbutz Zikim fence, IDF says no threat detected following search

Following the discovery of the cut, Kibbutz Zikim informed residents that military forces and security teams would conduct searches of the streets, according to Walla.

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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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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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Modhaus' Wireless Phone Charger with a Concrete Base

To prevent sliding around on a tabletop, most wireless chargers have rubber feet or silicone pads under their bases. The folks over at Modhaus , a South Korean product brand, went with a more extreme solution: The base of their Upright charger is cast concrete.

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Court deals setback to Trump’s war on wind as Pentagon is ordered to review projects - The Washington Post

Court deals setback to Trump’s war on wind as Pentagon is ordered to review projects The Washington Post Federal Judge Orders Pentagon to Lift Freeze on Wind Power The New York Times Trump is losing his war on wind power Ars Technica Oregon judge orders Pentagon to resume wind…

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The Super Bee Is Back: Dodge's Newest Charger Packs 600 Horsepower - Motor1.com

The Super Bee Is Back: Dodge's Newest Charger Packs 600 Horsepower Motor1.com View Photos of the 2027 Dodge Charger Super Bee Launch Edition Car and Driver 2027 Dodge Charger Super Bee Launch Edition Boosts Six-Cylinder Charger to 600 HP Cars.com Dodge ratchets up Charger…