Appeals court rules Trump can’t build White House ballroom without congressional approval - AP News: the hour's strongest signal
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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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Global Affairs/Europe/Signal 43
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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Global Affairs/Middle East/Signal 40
Former Beitar Jerusalem player Shimon Chernocha dies at age 78
"He was always a listening ear, knew how to give the combative advice to the team," said former player Aviram Brokhian.
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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 & 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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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
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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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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US appeals court halts White House ballroom construction
A federal appeals court has ordered President Donald Trump’s administration to halt construction on a ballroom project.
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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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Global Tech/Asia/Signal 38
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…
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