Trump bans CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House for 'reporting fake news': the hour's strongest signal
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Global Affairs/Middle East/Signal 93
Trump bans CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House for 'reporting fake news'
Trump bans CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House for 'reporting fake news' US President Donald Trump has announced that, "effective immediately", he is banning banning cable news networks CNN and MS NOW, and website Politico, from the White House, accusing them of reporting…
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Business & Finance/Global/Signal 42
Uber ordered to pay $40m over death of woman ejected by driver on freeway - The Guardian
Uber ordered to pay $40m over death of woman ejected by driver on freeway The Guardian Uber ordered to pay $40M after driver leaves intoxicated California woman on freeway Fox Business Uber to pay $40M over death of woman killed on freeway after ride Yahoo Uber Ordered to Pay…
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Global Affairs/Middle East/Signal 40
Saudi civil defense sends all-clear after alerts issued for Riyadh in first since Houthi escalation
The alerts come hours after the Houthis' military spokesperson said the group had foiled unspecified "criminal attempts" in the Yemeni capital Sanaa, blaming Saudi Arabia and vowing a response.
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Global Affairs/Middle East/Signal 40
Who’s sorry now? Inside Israeli cinema’s Yom Kippur-inspired stories of guilt and redemption
Inspired by Yom Kippur’s themes of atonement, Israeli filmmakers have explored personal, political, and national guilt through stories of repentance, forgiveness, and redemption.
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Global Affairs/Middle East/Signal 40
After outcry, Texas lieutenant governor says schools should teach Holocaust books
Patrick claimed that his initiative was “focused on age-inappropriate, sexually explicit books in public school libraries," and stated that he believes students should learn about the Holocaust.
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Global Affairs/Middle East/Signal 40
Seoul affirms intent to help with Strait of Hormuz free passage, US investment pledges
US President Donald Trump has criticized Seoul in recent weeks over what he described as a lack of South Korean support for US efforts to pressure Iran.
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Design & Architecture/North America/Signal 40
Chinese Cars are Now Achieving 5-Star Safety Ratings
When you think of Chinese automobiles, safety isn't the first thing that comes to mind. But in a relatively short amount of time, China's nascent automaking industry appears to have caught up with, and even exceeded, long-established car brands in safety ratings.
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Design & Architecture/North America/Signal 40
Cea Design's Incredibly Modernist Hideaway Toilet
This Abaco bathroom system is by Cea Design, an Italian manufacturer of high-end bathrooms. It's designed to not look like a toilet at all, when not in use, and is made of stainless steel. It can also be customized with wood or marble.
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Design & Architecture/North America/Signal 40
The Rainwater Wall: A Space-Saving Water Harvesting Tank
In many parts of the world, people harvest rainwater. In rural America, where I live, you'll see people using two solutions. The first is a rain barrel.
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Design & Architecture/North America/Signal 40
How Much Should You Weigh? This 1970s Scale Told You
A bathroom scale has one job: To tell you how much you weigh. But in the 1980s, the industrial designers at Krups decided to go further, with their Data EG scale. The scale contained a pull-out weight chart in the center.
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Design & Architecture/North America/Signal 40
Konstantin Grcic's Industrial-Looking Grinder for Alessi
The form of a grinder/peppermill must communicate to the user which part they're supposed to turn. " The body is machined out of aluminum, and the piece is meant to handle salt or pepper.
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Design & Architecture/North America/Signal 40
Why Did the Aerodynamic Look Go Away, and Will It Come Back?
For automakers on the cusp of the 1990s, interest in aerodynamic efficiency was high. 32. This aerodynamic sculpting also yielded, to my eye, good-looking and well-proportioned cars.
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Design & Architecture/North America/Signal 40
Examples of Well-Worn Objects
Patina is often romanticized, as it (arguably) improves the look of leather and some metals. But sometimes objects just get worn out. Which they should, right?
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Research & Discovery/Global/Signal 38
Skywatchers, take note: A brilliant Venus will blaze tonight's night sky - USA TODAY 10BEST
Skywatchers, take note: A brilliant Venus will blaze tonight's night sky USA TODAY 10BEST Venus Is Putting on a Dazzling Show This Month nationalgeographic.com The Sky This Week from September 18 to 25: Autumn begins Astronomy Magazine Brightest planet in sky carries a climate…
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Investigative/Global/Signal 38
Montgomery County Police Chief Marc Yamada forced to retire immediately - wjla.com
Montgomery County Police Chief Marc Yamada forced to retire immediately wjla.com Montgomery County Police chief resigns effective immediately after accusations of misconduct WUSA9 Montgomery County police chief resigns after investigation into Vegas trip The Washington Post…