American soldier arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia: the hour's strongest signal
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Business & Finance/North America/Signal 64
American soldier arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia
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Global Affairs/Middle East/Signal 50
Iran designates Argentina’s navy, air force as 'terrorist' organisations
Iran designates Argentina’s navy, air force as 'terrorist' organisations Iran has designated Argentina's navy and air force as "terrorist organisations" in response to the Latin American country's blacklisting of Tehran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
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Global Affairs/Middle East/Signal 40
Two arrested after protesters throw milk at Joe Biden during Trinity College Dublin visit
Police arrested two men and charged one after protesters confronted the former president over Gaza while he was in Dublin to watch his son Hunter receive a medal.
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Global Affairs/Middle East/Signal 40
Eisenkot's bloc divided as Golan eyes minority gov't with Arab support, Bennett stays silent
Suspicion grows within the Eisenkot-led bloc over Golan and Bennett's intentions, while haredi parties doubt a deal but express unexpected trust in Liberman.
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Global Affairs/Middle East/Signal 40
Former IAF chief Norkin: Israel must turn its tech edge into strategic alliances
With Trump signaling an end to US military aid, former IAF chief Norkin says Israel must leverage technology to build alliances and reduce vulnerabilities
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Global Affairs/Middle East/Signal 40
China’s cyber foothold in US infrastructure exposes major vulnerability
From power plants to railroads and hospitals, America’s critical infrastructure remains vulnerable to cyberattacks, with Chinese operations highlighting major risk
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Global Affairs/Middle East/Signal 40
Exemption at age 26, suspension of arrests: Bills seek to regulate yeshiva students' status
The first bill would allow yeshiva students to defer military service until age 26, while the second would immediately suspend criminal enforcement proceedings against eligible students for one year.
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Design & Architecture/North America/Signal 40
Redneck & Designey Ways to Stop Vandals from Smashing Your Mailbox
I live in rural America, and can say that the 20th-century sport of "mailbox baseball" is still alive and well. While these photos aren't mine, this is a common scene on my local roads: This is a problem all around the country.
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Design & Architecture/North America/Signal 40
A Table that Goes from Round to Square
This transforming table is by Polish company Bauhausly . Its signature trick is that it goes from round to square: Beneath you can see the concealed hinges that make it work.
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Design & Architecture/North America/Signal 40
A Magnetic-Footed Spider-Bot That Can Climb and Weld
The Diden Spider is a robot that has magnetic feet and can weld. Developed by South Korea's Diden Robotics, the four-legged 'bot uses electric pulses to switch its magnetic feet on and off; once attached to a surface, they draw no power.
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Design & Architecture/North America/Signal 40
Made in Search's Midcentury-esque Hearth Lamp
This simple, elegant Hearth Lamp looks like a Midcentury Modern design that's turned up in some Danish thrift shop. But in fact it's a new object, by British homeware brand Made in Search .
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Design & Architecture/North America/Signal 40
Can You Guess How This Hollow Clock with Floating Hands Works?
This Hollow Clock was designed by Shinsaku Hiura , an engineering professor at the University of Hyogo. It was then 3D printed and assembled by content creator MechDesign98 . As the clock's name suggests, there is no pane of transparent material filling the circle.
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Design & Architecture/North America/Signal 40
Kate Schroder's Illuminated LED "Chandeliearrings"
These chandeliearrings are by Kate Schroeder , a Missouri-based ceramic artist and jewelrymaker. They contain LEDs powered by LR41 button batteries, which provide about 30 hours of life (though the brightness dims over time).
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Design & Architecture/North America/Signal 40
A Chemical-Free Anti-Mosquito Solution: Wearing Fake Dragonflies
In the English county of Cornwall, a contracting firm called Cormac handles construction, road maintenance and environmental services. On a job last summer, a Cormac crew had to clear riverside vegetation, and were getting eaten alive by biting insects.
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Science & Climate/Global/Signal 40
Deep-sea mining could destroy unique habitats hidden inside metal-rich nodules
In the extreme depths of the Pacific Ocean, there are small, metal-bearing formations that are far more than just valuable sources of raw materials.
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Business & Finance/Global/Signal 40
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With all its perks, like free travel and rent, being an Emirates flight attendant was more mentally and physically exhausting than I'd thought.
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Business & Finance/North America/Signal 40
Miller’s promotion extinguishes hope for immigration deal
The new chief of staff’s hardline views haven’t changed, despite Trump’s stated openness to bipartisan negotiations.
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Global Affairs/Africa/Signal 40
Liberia: Senate Opens Public Hearing On War Crimes, Anti-Corruption Courts
[Liberian Observer] The Liberian Senate has invited civil society organizations, victims' groups, human rights advocates, legal practitioners and other stakeholders to participate in a public hearing on proposed legislation seeking to establish a Special War Crimes Court for…
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