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Messi's father Jorge dies aged 68 after illness
Lionel Messi's father and agent Jorge dies at the age of 68 following a long illness.
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Lebanon ‘detains’ former al-Assad-era general, weighs handing him to Syria
Judicial and security sources say a routine embassy visit landed a wanted former Syrian general in a Beirut jail cell.
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Hotel La Perla: A wonderful way to visit the Dolomites
From private mountain trails to a 35,000-bottle wine collection, La Perla offers a blend of Alpine adventure, family tradition and luxury.
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From Beirut to October 7, American victims of Iranian terrorism await justice that may never come
TERROR AFFAIRS: As American victims of Iranian terrorism await justice, families fear spending decades seeking financial compensation that may never arrive.
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Kafka’s Bohemian rhapsody revived in Prague
Once caught between Czech, German and Jewish identities, Franz Kafka has become a symbol of modern Prague, inspiring public art, tourism and a renewed embrace of his legacy.
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Taly's Travel: Cruising the Rhine and Moselle the Gordon way
Travelers are shifting from single-destination vacations toward experiential journeys, moving from place to place based on their interests, says Gordon Travel Group CEO Shiri Gordon.
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Fire breaks out in Petah Tikva underground parking garage, spreading towards residential area
The Israel Fire and Rescue Authority said operations at the scene were continuing and that further updates would be provided as the situation develops.
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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
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 & 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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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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After repeatedly failing to teach my kids to ride bikes, I paid an instructor $300 to do it. They were riding independently within 45 minutes.
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Unemployment improved, because thousands of workers disappeared. Where did they go? - The Washington Post
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My ex-husband’s sister died — so why is Fidelity asking me for her death certificate?
“Part of me jokes that paying for a death certificate would be like buying a lottery ticket.”
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My adult kids are big earners. Should I do a Roth conversion now so they aren’t taxed as much on their inheritance?
Inherited IRAs can create a tax liability for heirs, but this should not be your first concern.