US rights groups sue Trump administration over ICC sanctions: the hour's strongest signal

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Global AffairsNorth AmericaSignal 52

News Wrap: Syria sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia

In our news wrap Tuesday, ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has been sentenced to death in absentia for war crimes during the country's brutal civil war, authorities say at least six people were killed when Iran-backed Houthi rebels fired ballistic missiles on a vessel and…

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InvestigativeGlobalSignal 48

Severe weather pounds Illinois and Indiana, knocking out power as tornado warning sirens blare - AP News

Severe weather pounds Illinois and Indiana, knocking out power as tornado warning sirens blare AP News Severe weather leaves trail of damage as storms move out of area WSBT Chicago weather today: 2 tornadoes, severe storms down trees, cause flooding, damage in Crete, Monee,…

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Global AffairsMiddle EastSignal 40

‘We are not going anywhere’: Danon defends Jewish communities in West Bank at UN meeting

Israel’s UN Ambassador Danny Danon rejected claims that Jewish communities in the West Bank are obstacles to peace, telling the Security Council that they would remain and continue to grow.

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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

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

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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Science & ClimateGlobalSignal 40

Rivers are moving sediment in intense bursts, a worrisome new pattern uncovered by AI

After a heavy rain, rivers often turn brown with sediment, sand, silt and soil washed from the landscape that play a vital role in shaping rivers.

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InvestigativeGlobalSignal 39

White House asked DOJ about new Reflecting Pool case against David Hearn - CBS News

White House asked DOJ about new Reflecting Pool case against David Hearn CBS News Exclusive | White House Asks Justice Department to Consider New Reflecting-Pool Prosecution WSJ Raskin launches probe into Pirro, Burgum after reversal on Reflecting Pool case The Hill House…

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Global AffairsMiddle EastSignal 39

'Unacceptable activity': IDF condemns Israelis taking over Palestinian homes, land in West Bank

The IDF specifically called an extremist settler takeover of Palestinian property near Qusra and Jalud “illegal, reprehensible, and unacceptable.”

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Global AffairsMiddle EastSignal 39

Elbit Systems order backlog hits $32 billion amid global defense boom

Sales to the Defense Ministry continued to grow in the latest quarter, reaching 37% of the company's activity, driven by munitions, drones, and intelligence systems.