Driver who broke sound barrier sets new speed record in hydrogen-powered car: the hour's strongest signal

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University of Michigan to switch to pass/fail grades for first-semester students - The Guardian

University of Michigan to switch to pass/fail grades for first-semester students The Guardian University of Michigan Drops First-Semester Grades to ‘Curb Mental Health Crisis’ WSJ First-Semester Jitters? This College Has a Solution: No Letter Grades. The New York Times U.

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Trump says NYC pied-à-terre tax 'must be stopped,' eyes federal block - CNBC

Trump says NYC pied-à-terre tax 'must be stopped,' eyes federal block CNBC New York City homeowners claim they're overpaying taxes: 'We want a refund' ABC7 New York Judge’s Ruling on Second-Home Tax Deals Temporary Setback to Mamdani The New York Times Judge pauses pied-à-terre…

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Global AffairsMiddle EastSignal 40

WATCH: Police arrest 27 in massive anti-racketeering operation in southern Israel

The operation, dubbed Operation Courier Run, was jointly carried out by the Southern District Israel Police, Border Police, and the Lachish District Central Investigations Unit (YAMAR).

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NYC rabbis ‘hopeful' after telling Mamdani his Israel rhetoric makes Jews feel unsafe

Despite past criticisms of Mamdani for choosing to associate with select sects of Judaism, both rabbis told The Jerusalem Post that “there was tremendous diversity around the table.”

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UK Foreign Secretary Miliband presses Sa’ar on Gaza aid, West Bank violence

The UK and Israeli foreign ministers discussed Gaza, Hamas disarmament, Iran and antisemitism, as Miliband pressed Sa’ar over West Bank violence.

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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

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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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.