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Sen. Darline Graham advances to Republican special primary runoff in South Carolina
Progressive Democrats keep their winning streak rolling in Minnesota.
Sen. Darline Graham advances to Republican special primary runoff in South Carolina: the hour's strongest signal
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Global AffairsMiddle EastSignal 47
US military operations killed 153 civilians in 2025, official says, citing Pentagon assessment
President Donald Trump's administration has struck vessels that it accuses of transporting narcotics in the Eastern Pacific, casting its targets as "narco-terrorists."
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Trump says secret plane switch ‘up to the Secret Service’
US President Donald Trump says the decision to make a plane switch in Turkiye after the NATO summit.
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Global AffairsEuropeSignal 42
New Zealand PM survives second leadership challenge ahead of election
Christopher Luxon says he has "full support" of his party, after a vote of confidence 12 weeks before a general election.
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Trump says his plane faced 'greater risk' in secret flight change
S. S. Secret Service, but that the plane he ultimately flew on was still more vulnerable than Air Force One.
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Global AffairsEuropeSignal 41
North Korea tests missile ahead of US-South Korea drills
The suspected ballistic missile was launched towards Japan and likely fell just outside of its special economic zone, Tokyo said.
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Global AffairsMiddle EastSignal 40
US may model Iran uranium extraction on recent Syrian nuclear operation, Israeli officials assess
Israeli defense officials believe that, despite the slim chances, the White House is seeking to signal to Israel that a similar model could be applied in Iran, subject to an agreement with Tehran.
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Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan defeats AIPAC-backed Rep. Angie Craig in Minnesota senate race
Meanwhile, Minnesota Republicans chose State Representative Lisa Demuth as nominee for governor over former MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell. to face off against Amy Klobuchar in November.
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Design & ArchitectureNorth AmericaSignal 40
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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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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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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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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Business & FinanceEuropeSignal 39
Tata chair resigns as succession row escalates
N Chandrasekaran to depart India’s largest conglomerate amid dispute with Noel Tata
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InvestigativeGlobalSignal 38
Live updates: Democrats Francesca Hong and David Crowley locked in tight race for Wisconsin governor - CNN
Live updates: Democrats Francesca Hong and David Crowley locked in tight race for Wisconsin governor CNN Too Close to Call, Again: 8 Takeaways from Tuesday’s Primaries The New York Times Crowley and Hong locked in a tight race as results are reported PBS Wisconsin Live results:…
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Business & FinanceGlobalSignal 38
Horizons Middle East & Africa 8/12/2026
Horizons Middle East & Africa is your daily spotlight on one of the world's fastest-growing regions. Live from Dubai, we bring you the latest global markets and analysis, plus news-making interviews, with a special focus on MEA.