Explosions at Aleppo munitions depot in northern Syria: the hour's strongest signal
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Global Affairs/Middle East/Signal 43
Explosions at Aleppo munitions depot in northern Syria
Several such blasts have previously occurred in Syria, which is emerging from more than a decade of civil war following the toppling of the Assad regime.
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Man hospitalized in Texas after being shot by ICE agent
A man in Austin, Texas, was hospitalized in serious but stable condition after being shot by an ICE agent during a foot chase. Local officials demand a thorough investigation into the incident.
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Global Affairs/Europe/Signal 42
ICE agent shoots and wounds man at traffic stop in Austin, Texas, officials say
Anti-ICE protests break out in push for transparency as unnamed man is in serious but stable condition A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( ICE ) officer shot and wounded a man on Sunday afternoon in Texas ’s capital city of Austin , local authorities said, as protesters…
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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
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
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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Design & Architecture/North America/Signal 40
Industrial Designer Erina Caldeira's Steel Twist on Woven Baskets
This KŌSA container references the directionality of traditional basket weaving, but here the perpendicular elements do not actually touch. Instead the structure comes from the material: Two pieces of thin sheet steel, seamlessly joined.
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Design & Architecture/North America/Signal 40
Strutt's Awesome Powered Wheelchair is Not a Wheelchair (For Legal Reasons)
Let's say you've assembled a team and designed an awesome powered wheelchair. One that works better than incumbent designs and is easy on the eyes. How do you bring it to market?
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Business & Finance/Global/Signal 40
Polymarket’s Rush to Grow Left a Door Wide Open For Fraudsters - WSJ
Polymarket’s Rush to Grow Left a Door Wide Open For Fraudsters WSJ Polymarket faced $10 million fraud attempt as its CEO pushed growth over compliance concerns: WSJ The Block Polymarket Accused of Ignoring Fraud in Pursuit of Growth pymnts.com Polymarket Bug Reportedly Let…
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Global Affairs/Europe/Signal 40
Iran closes language center in Tehran, France vows response
In response to the Iranian authorities' decision to close a French language center affiliated with its embassy in Tehran, France vowed to take appropriate measures.
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Global Affairs/Europe/Signal 39
Australia news live: Hastie ‘open minded’ on return of baby bonus to counter ageing population concerns
Follow the day’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Dan Tehan says fuel excise cut when oil price high a ‘sensible’ plan Dan Tehan , the shadow minister for energy, said Gallagher’s criticism of the Coalition’s fuel plan wasn’t fair.
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Global Affairs/Europe/Signal 39
NSW cop Beau Lamarre-Condon disguised himself as Uber Eats rider before alleged murders, court hears
Former police officer, 31, pleads not guilty to two counts of murder as his supreme court trial begins in Sydney Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A former policeman allegedly murdered a man with…
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Global Affairs/Europe/Signal 38
Seven Ethiopian rebel groups form new alliance
The groups have been active in Ethiopia's most populous regions for years and now say they will work together.
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Investigative/Global/Signal 36
Middle East braces for more violence as Iran claims US is planning to renew bombing campaign - theguardian.com
Middle East braces for more violence as Iran claims US is planning to renew bombing campaign theguardian.com Iran war live: Tehran warns US against new strikes; fighting rages in Yemen Al Jazeera Iran vows 'painful' retaliation as Trump piles on pressure ahead of UN General…
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Business & Finance/Global/Signal 36
Stock futures rise after Dow posts third straight losing week: Live updates - CNBC
Stock futures rise after Dow posts third straight losing week: Live updates CNBC Futures Rise: Can Market Take Off? S. Futures Increase, European Stocks Up Moomoo Stock Market: Will S&P 500 Open Up or Down Today?
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Business & Finance/North America/Signal 34
CNBC Daily Open: May the 'AI Force' be with you
President Trump announces the creation of an 'AI Force' as the technology looks set to be a key topic with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week.
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