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Henry Lee, forensic scientist who testified in the O.J. Simpson trial, dies at 87

Henry Lee, the famed forensic scientist who helped bring modern crime scene investigation into the public spotlight through his involvement in high-profile cases like the O.J. Simpson murder trial, has died. He was 87. Lee “passed away peacefully” on Friday at his home in Henderson, Nevada, following a brief illness, according to a statement from his family and the University of New Haven, where he taught for more th...

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Invisible buildings: Why Switzerland marks out homes with tall poles weeks before construction

Switzerland unveils a unique construction practice where empty frameworks, called Bauprofile, map future buildings with poles and lines. This allows residents to visualize and challenge developments before construction, fostering transparency and public participation in urban planning. The system ensures informed objections by presenting proposals at full scale, bridging the gap between abstract plans and tangible re...

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Times of India World

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What is the TACO trade and are investors profiting amid war on Iran?

Global energy crisis continues to widen amid market volatility, while so-called 'TACO traders' attempt to capitalise.

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Henry Lee, forensic scientist who testified in the O.J. Simpson trial, dies at 87

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Invisible buildings: Why Switzerland marks out homes with tall poles weeks before construction

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What is the TACO trade and are investors profiting amid war on Iran?

Global energy crisis continues to widen amid market volatility, while so-called 'TACO traders' attempt to capitalise.

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Tiger Woods involved in rollover car crash in Florida: What we know

Times of India World is tracking Economy & Trade developments tied to Tiger Woods involved in rollover car crash in Florida: What we know.

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Cuban Americans face scrutiny for sending goods back to the island

Cuban Americans who ship goods to relatives on the island are now seen as propping up Cuba's communist regime as the economy there continues to deteriorate.

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Dow confirms correction as traders worry about war

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Dow confirms correction as traders worry about war.

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