Crew of Zuckerberg yacht did not hear radio call to assist boat, Meta says - The Guardian: the hour's strongest signal
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Crew of Zuckerberg yacht did not hear radio call to assist boat, Meta says - The Guardian
Crew of Zuckerberg yacht did not hear radio call to assist boat, Meta says The Guardian Cruise ship helps stranded skiff and crew in Southeast Alaska as Zuckerberg yacht stands by Alaska Beacon Zuckerberg Was Not On Yacht When Nearby Ship Needed Assistance, Representative Says…
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Some disabled people want to advance their careers. They say Medicaid rules stop them
Medicaid will have new work requirements next year. But some people with disabilities, who already work, say they'd like to work more, but risk losing their Medicaid coverage if they earn too much.
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June and July hottest on record in Western Europe, monitor says
The Copernicus Climate Change Service says historically low rainfall has worsened the situation in several countries.
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‘Shoved the tube so hard it tore my nose’: Kurdish film-maker recounts ‘inhumane’ ICE force-feeding - The Guardian
‘Shoved the tube so hard it tore my nose’: Kurdish film-maker recounts ‘inhumane’ ICE force-feeding The Guardian Kurdish hunger striker says ICE force-feeding ‘mentally broke me’ The Guardian Torture alleged as detainees claim Trump's ICE deploying 'involuntary medical…
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At least 13 killed in Ukrainian drone attack on Russia’s Nizhnekamsk
A day of mourning has been declared in the Russian republic of Tatarstan after the attack killed 13 people.
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Australian rare earth miner surges after U.S. Department of Defense investment
The Trump administration has backed plans to build an Australian scandium mine as part of a push to challenge China’s critical minerals dominance.
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Nationalist crime in West Bank jumps 63% amid rising violence, security data shows
Security establishment figures showed a sharp rise in West Bank nationalist crime, alongside more Palestinian casualties and attacks on security personnel.
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Hezbollah’s civil branches still operating in Lebanese Army pilot zone, researchers say
As previously reported, Hezbollah’s Islamic Health Organization was able to operate within the zone only days after the LAF deployed to the village.
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Pro-Palestinian protesters trash defense supplier, target logistics firm in UK
The group's online posts framed the incident as a form of direct action against military supply chains and described themselves as a “group taking direct action to stop the UK-Israel weapons trade.“
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Rishon Lezion deputy mayor released after five days in custody in sex offense probe
The Rishon Lezion Magistrate’s Court ordered the official to two days of house arrest, barred him from the municipality for 30 days, and prohibited him from contacting the complainant.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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AG1 joins the gummy craze: Why the powder pioneer is suddenly betting on chewable wellness
Who doesn’t love a gummy? Gummies packed with vitamins and minerals have taken over health and wellness aisles, giving consumers a wholesome way to embrace “little treat” culture. These days, you can have your nutrition and your sugar fix, too.