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fastcompany.com - Lilly Smith - The designs that define America
The designs that define America
Fast Company

What makes a design “American?” That's a question we've been asking ourselves as the United States nears 250 years of existence. In that time, the country has been defined through objects, ideas, and systems that, if not born in the…

forbes.com - Elaine Pofeldt - Startup Raises $6.5 Million with Technology Designed To Ease Payments Made By 'AI Employees'
Startup Raises $6.5 Million with Technology Designed To Ease Payments Made By 'AI Employees'
Forbes

Jordan Liu and his team at Alta have introduced a solution that lets AI agents transact autonomously at scale, targeting one-person businesses and very small teams that need a more efficient way for the agents to handle payments and other financial…

wwd.com - Sofia Celeste - Aldo Spinelli, Co-Founder of Italian Design Firm Poliform, Dies
Aldo Spinelli, Co-Founder of Italian Design Firm Poliform, Dies
WWD

MILAN – Aldo Spinelli, co-founder of Italian design firm Poliform, famous for its marble tables, plush seating and fine cabinetry, has died, Poliform said Friday. A spokesperson for the company said its offices would be closed Friday. Based…

theguardian.com - Miatta Mbriwa - And the bride wore … who will design Taylor Swift's wedding dress?
And the bride wore … who will design Taylor Swift's wedding dress?
The Guardian

Ever since Taylor Swift announced her engagement to NFL star Travis Kelce via an Instagram post last August, fans have been gripped by a near year-long frenzy of sleuthing and speculation over the wedding plans. This week the couple will finally be…

marketwatch.com - MarketWatch Automation - Cadence Design Systems Inc. stock outperforms competitors despite losses on the day
Cadence Design Systems Inc. stock outperforms competitors despite losses on the day
MarketWatch

Shares of Cadence Design Systems Inc. CDNS slipped 1.22% to $373.14 Thursday, on what proved to be an all-around mixed trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index SPX remaining mostly unchanged at 7,483.24 and the Dow Jones…

rediff.com - RISHIKA SHAH - Kiara Advani, Sharvari Wagh, Kriti Sanon's Monsoon Designs
Kiara Advani, Sharvari Wagh, Kriti Sanon's Monsoon Designs
Rediff.com

The monsoon season is the perfect excuse to refresh your manicure with colours and designs that feel fun, fresh and a little mood-lifting. From rainy-day blues to delicate florals and minimalist art, these nail trends are stylish without being…

koreatimes.co.kr - Park Yoon-bae - Kookmin University professor wins top prize at design exhibition
Kookmin University professor wins top prize at design exhibition
The Korea Times

A Kookmin University professor won the top prize at the 2026 KSDS International Spring Invitational Exhibition held last month by the Korean Society of Design Science. The university said Thursday that Kim Youn-hee, a professor in the College of…

si.com - Dylan Quinn - Athletics Designate Veteran Southpaw for Assignment
Athletics Designate Veteran Southpaw for Assignment
Sports Illustrated

On the Athletics' off-day prior to their series at home against the Miami Marlins, the team has elected to designate left-hander Matt Krook for assignment. This move comes as the A's have reinstated southpaw Jose Suarez from the paternity list.

theweek.com - The Week UK - Properties of the week: houses in designated National Landscapes
Properties of the week: houses in designated National Landscapes
The Week

A delightful art deco country house set where several spectacular designated National Landscapes converge. 4 beds, 3 baths, kitchen, 4 receps, 2-bed cottage, outbuildings, garden, garage. £1.75 million; Rural View. Handsome period house in a…

msmagazine.com - Karen Korellis Reuther - The Headspace Gap': The Mental Load of Living in a World Designed for Men
The Headspace Gap': The Mental Load of Living in a World Designed for Men
Ms. Magazine

Adapted from the new book Man-Made: How We Designed a World That Leaves Women Out, and How We Can Make It Right. Copyright © 2026 by Karen Korellis Reuther. Reprinted here with permission from Harper Business, an imprint of HarperCollins…

cover-magazine.com - Inside Luxury Private Jet Design with Pavina Callies-Papé
Inside Luxury Private Jet Design with Pavina Callies-Papé
COVER Magazine

In 2025, the use of private jets hit record highs, meaning the need for luxury aviation design is a thriving business. Having fallen in love with planes at an early age, Pavina Callies-Papé works on bespoke aviation projects through her two…

independent.co.uk - Graig Graziosi - Can't Just do it: 7-Eleven sues Nike for allegedly stealing its color design
Can't Just do it: 7-Eleven sues Nike for allegedly stealing its color design
The Independent

7-Eleven is suing Nike, claiming the iconic sportswear company copied its color scheme, according to a new federal lawsuit. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Dallas, claims that Nike's upcoming Air Max 95 shoes include a 'confusingly similar…

yahoo.com - Andy Backstrom - NBA will test '1 free throw rule' designed to improve game flow during upcoming summer leagues
NBA will test '1 free throw rule' designed to improve game flow during upcoming summer leagues
Yahoo!

The NBA summer leagues are a breeding ground for experimentation, and not just for the participating teams and their shapeshifting lineups. That period of trial and error is useful for the league, too. This year, it's capitalizing by testing a…

liverpoolecho.co.uk - Nina Crighton - It looks designer' - M&S £16 accessory 'goes with everything
It looks designer' - M&S £16 accessory 'goes with everything
Liverpool Echo

Marks & Spencer shoppers are snapping up a £16 accessory to bring on holiday, to the beach, or out and about during the UK heatwave. The Canvas Bucket Hat With Linen has a minimalistic look that's said to 'go with everything'. Bucket hats are…

rollingstone.com - Tim Chan - These Fourth of July Sales Set Up to 75% Off Mattresses, Nike Sneakers and Designer Fashion [Updating]
These Fourth of July Sales Set Up to 75% Off Mattresses, Nike Sneakers and Designer Fashion [Updating]
Rolling Stone

There's lots to celebrate this weekend, as the country marks the 250th anniversary of the United States with parades, performances, and yes, maybe some politics too. For shoppers, the Fourth of July weekend also offers up a chance to save a little…

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