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Consider This from NPR : NPR
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Thousands of Palestinians, including women and children, migrated from the neighborhoods in the east of Rafah and reaches the coastal side of the city of Deir al-Balah. Ashraf Amra/Anadolu via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Ashraf Amra/Anadolu via Getty Images Thousands of Palestinians, including women and children, migrated from the neighborhoods in the east…
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Xi lands in Hungary as EU security rift deepens
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icon Semafor Signals Supported by Microsoft logo Insights from Central European Institute of Asian Studies, Növekedés, and Royal United Services Institute Arrow Down Title icon The News Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrived in Budapest on Wednesday, the final stop of his week-long visit to Europe that many experts consider a strategic play to deepen ideological…
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Severe thunderstorms with winds up to 70 mph push through area
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Strong storms that brought high winds, heavy wind, lightning, and hail have caused widespread damage across the Charlotte area. There have been several reports of downed trees and power lines, which caused more than 100,000 Duke Energy customers to lose power Wednesday afternoon. >> Channel 9′s Weather 24/7 stream has the latest local weather all…
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How a Texas man is testing out-of-state abortions by asking a court to subpoena his ex-partner
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AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas man is petitioning a court to authorize an obscure legal action to find out who allegedly helped his former partner obtain an out-of-state abortion, setting up the latest test of the reach of statewide abortion bans. As some states work to expand abortion access and others impose more limits following…
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This accessory dwelling unit provides a cozy home for a Texas family
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Side Angle Side architects Annie-Laurel Gabriel and Arthur Furman designed a comfortable, modern accessory dwelling unit measuring 1,100 square feet, situated in Austin, Texas. The tiny home is on a half-acre lot that serves the homeowners while the adjacent main residence, a 100+ year old Victorian, is under a major renovation. The result is a…
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Semi-Cylindrical Steel Buildings Set the Stage for Skylab’s Office
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After outgrowing their previous space in an old building in downtown Portland, Oregon, Skylab Architecture sought to find to a new home that could address their concerns: How can our studio evolve from a dedicated workspace to a playground for the art and design community? Where can we find a space to integrate gardens, an…
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17 illuminating lighting designers spotlighted at Look Book 2024 at ICFF
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Promotion: creative networking event Look Book’s 2024 edition will feature 16 craftspeople and design studios specialising in creating lights and lamps. In its eighth year, the Look Book annual event, featured as part of the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF), showcases North American designers and studios, attracting international architects and interior designers to explore their…
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River House – How To Choose The Right Overhead Lighting In A Huge, Tall Room With Vaulted Ceilings
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The wrong lighting can really kill the experience of a room. Think of being at a restaurant at night when the lights are really bright…it’s such a bummer and can/does (IMHO) ruin the vibe. So yes, I’m EXTREMELY specific and picky about the right lighting for the right rooms in our home. Right now overhead…
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$900,000 Homes in Illinois, North Carolina and Arizona
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Wilmette, Ill. | $899,000 A 1916 Frank Lloyd Wright house with three bedrooms, two full and one partial bathroom, on a 0.1-acre lot This house is one of Wright’s American System-Built Homes, his effort at affordable housing using precut pieces assembled inexpensively on site. It is a few blocks from a section of Leahy Park…