Todd Blanche, Trump’s former personal lawyer, sworn in as US attorney general: the hour's strongest signal

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Global AffairsEuropeSignal 54

Todd Blanche, Trump’s former personal lawyer, sworn in as US attorney general

Loyalist sworn in after Senate voted narrowly in favor of his confirmation on Saturday morning Todd Blanche has been sworn as US attorney general, cementing Donald Trump’s installation of his former personal attorney in charge of the Department of Justice.

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Global AffairsMiddle EastSignal 42

Trump says Iran must pay compensation for those it has killed and wounded

Trump says Iran must pay compensation for those it has killed and wounded US President Donald Trump said on Monday he will demand that Iran pay compensation for "all of the people that they have killed and gravely wounded", in response to Iran seeking compensation for the…

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Business & FinanceGlobalSignal 41

Zuckerberg’s yacht crew did not hear call for help, says spokesperson - Al Jazeera

Zuckerberg’s yacht crew did not hear call for help, says spokesperson Al Jazeera Zuckerberg spokesperson says his yacht did not hear call for maritime assist from skiff AP News Zuckerberg faces questions over why superyacht reportedly declined to help stranded boat The Guardian…

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Global AffairsMiddle EastSignal 40

-Fire breaks out at diesel tank at Libya's Zawiya oil depot

The incident came two days after a drone crashed into an untreated naphtha tank at the Zawiya refinery early on Saturday, causing a leak that staff managed to control.

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Global AffairsMiddle EastSignal 40

Trump administration has revoked more than 175,000 visas, State Department says

Most visas were revoked following "law enforcement encounters," with assault, driving under the influence, theft and drug crimes the leading causes, the department said.

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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

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

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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Science & ClimateGlobalSignal 40

The impact of recent super El Niños on sea level rise

El Niños and La Niñas are the third-most dominant influences on Earth's climate, after the sun and the greenhouse effect. But they haven't been easy to decipher or to predict in terms of when they will happen and what exact effects they will have on the global climate.

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Global TechAsiaSignal 40

What to expect from Google’s 2026 Pixel hardware launch event - The Verge

What to expect from Google’s 2026 Pixel hardware launch event The Verge How Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Will Change Smartphones Forever Forbes Google Pixel 11 Pro: The latest rumors, leaks, and news Mashable Google Contacts reveals what colors Pixel 11 HiLight will support…