Trump claims total control of Hormuz, demands Iran pay reparations as standoff deepens: the hour's strongest signal

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Business & FinanceNorth AmericaSignal 45

Trump claims total control of Hormuz, demands Iran pay reparations as standoff deepens

The dueling positions Washington and Tehran staked out showed how far apart the two sides remain even as both talked of winding down regional hostilities.

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Global AffairsMiddle EastSignal 40

Likud announces three more slots on party's Knesset list

The party's secretariat will be asked to approve the reserved slots for Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, Defense Minister Israel Katz, and Likud Central Committee Chairman and Minister Haim Katz.

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Global AffairsMiddle EastSignal 40

Syria's Kurds demonstrate in multiple cities, government announces curfew

According to the Hasakah Media Directorate, groups attacked internal security headquarters in the cities of Al-Hasakah and Al-Qamishli, both of which contain a large number of Kurds.

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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

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

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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Global AffairsEuropeSignal 40

Australia politics live: five Coalition backbenchers urge Liberals and Nationals to push Labor harder on gambling reform: RBA interest rates decision due today

Deal between Labor and the Coalition is expected within days. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Ted O’Brien says that just because the Japanese government has downplayed melon-gate, doesn’t mean Anthony Albanese ’s gaffe isn’t…

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InvestigativeGlobalSignal 37

Beloved bald eagle Jackie dies after health battle and 'critical' illness - USA Today

Beloved bald eagle Jackie dies after health battle and 'critical' illness USA Today Jackie, beloved Big Bear bald eagle watched by millions, dies The Desert Sun Jackie the Big Bear bald eagle left lasting impact on fans, environmentalists ABC7 Los Angeles Big Bear’s famous bald…