Senate Republicans narrowly confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general: the hour's strongest signal

4 independent sources lead this hourly briefing, ranked by freshness, corroboration, diversity, and momentum.

Archived hourly edition · scores reflect information available at publication
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Senate Republicans narrowly confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general

Blanche won confirmation in a 50-49 vote, with Republican Senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski opposing him. Senator Bill Cassidy was the deciding vote.

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Business & FinanceNorth AmericaSignal 43

Terafab could become the largest factory on the planet—or Elon Musk’s biggest failure

At last, we know how Elon Musk's fabled Terafab will look . Tesla and SpaceX showed a video rendering of their jointly developed advanced chip factory on Thursday. It will occupy 100 million square feet in Grimes County, Texas, about 45 miles northwest of downtown Houston.

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Global AffairsMiddle EastSignal 40

For Zion’s Sake: Why two Catholic theologians are taking a stand for Israel

Today’s silence conjures memories of past pontifical silence during the Holocaust. For Jews and Christian Zionists, Pope Pius XII's silence remains a harrowing memory and indictment.

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Haredi demonstrators, counterprotestors clash at sixth consecutive Shabbat protest of Basimta Cafe

Every weekend for the past six weeks, those who disapprove of the café being open on Shabbat have protested at the location, while supporters of the business held counterprotests.

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Boy George reminds us why you can't reason with unreasonable Oct. 7 deniers

Many praised Boy George, the flamboyant icon of the 1980s, for standing up for what he believed in despite knowing he would face criticism. Others mocked him.

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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 AffairsEuropeSignal 39

Saudi, Turkey, Pakistan pact comes amid US-Iran war fallout

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey signed a mutual defence pact on Friday that would treat any act of aggression on one of the three nations as an attack on all of them, the allies said in a joint statement.

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Business & FinanceGlobalSignal 39

The US Army wants soldiers to test tomorrow's tech while preparing to fight today. It's a balancing act.

Soldiers can provide feedback on new systems, but they also have to learn how to use them without sacrificing the combat training they need.

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Business & FinanceGlobalSignal 38

By The Way: Headline You May Have Missed the Week of 8/2

's cooking show, $100 hot dogs, and getting into college without applying. Bloomberg News' Lisa Mateo joins David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to share headlines you may have missed from over the week.