Remains of 56 people found decomposing at Chicago funeral home: the hour's strongest signal

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Remains of 56 people found decomposing at Chicago funeral home

Officials describe ‘deplorable conditions’ at home run by pair linked to crematory closed due to mishandled remains The remains of 56 people were found improperly stored and decomposing on Thursday at a Chicago funeral home run by a couple who previously operated a crematory…

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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 AffairsMiddle EastSignal 40

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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Lion cubs find new home in South African shelter, drawing attention to illegal wildlife trade

Ben Tzur and Uri are two of six lion cubs rescued in 2025 after being illegally smuggled into Israel and later found in the Palestinian Authority.

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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

A Space-Saving Retractable Spiral Staircase

French company Manufactura designs and builds custom-fit retractable spiral staircases: "Our staircase allows you to access all the living spaces that your accommodation offers, even the most cramped ones such as a basement apartment, a rooftop or an attic.

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InvestigativeGlobalSignal 38

WA judge rules on ‘millionaires tax’ disclosures on November ballot - The Seattle Times

WA judge rules on ‘millionaires tax’ disclosures on November ballot The Seattle Times Judge’s own words expose the bias in Washington’s income-tax repeal impact disclosure Washington Policy Center Washington primary offers early clues on millionaires tax repeal fight KOMO WA GOP…

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Trump renews effort to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook after Supreme Court ruling - The Washington Post

Trump renews effort to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook after Supreme Court ruling The Washington Post Trump Restarts Battle to Fire Sitting Fed Governor Lisa Cook The New York Times White House renews its attempt to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook WBAL-TV Trump informs Lisa Cook that…

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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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Business & FinanceGlobalSignal 35

SpaceX and Tesla choose Texas for AI chip manufacturing plant that will be world's largest building - Fox Business

SpaceX and Tesla choose Texas for AI chip manufacturing plant that will be world's largest building Fox Business SpaceX confirms Terefab project is a done deal as reps meet face-to-face with Grimes County residents KBTX News 3 SpaceX (SPCX) Unveils Orbital AI Network And $16.8…