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Refik Anadol trained “Archive Dreaming” on massive botanical datasets from Oxford University’s Bodleian Libraries.Refik Anadol StudiosOn a curved LED screen about 12 feet tall and 40 feet wide, shape-shifting digital figures in glowing oranges, reds and yellows bloom and dissolve into each other like flowers from an otherworldly garden. This is not a hallucination. It’s “Archive Dreaming,” an immersive installation by Refik Anadol, a Turkish-American media artist known for synthesizing machine intelligence and data visualization to create public art, often on a monumental scale. His work has been presented around the world, in New York Museum of Modern Artthe Venice…
WASHINGTON – JANUARY 29: US President Barack Obama leaves his Blackberry on his belt as he returns to the Oval Office at the White House on January 29, 2009 in Washington, DC. Obama attended a class presentation at Sasha’s daughters’ school, Sidwell Friends School in Bethesda, Maryland. (Photo by Ron Sachs-Pool/Getty Images)Getty ImagesIt was a switch “most of us made years ago”. The newspaper mentioned is USA Today. The newspaper was referring to the US Senate’s announcement on July 3, 2016 of its intention to switch from BlackBerry smartphones to iPhone and Android versions. That the federal government has been…
A North American porcupine has up to 30,000 nose fins. This is one of Oregon’s 35 mammals in greatest conservation need.gettyHundreds of Oregon’s endangered species will have a better chance of survival thanks to a new tax expected to raise millions in conservation-only revenue.Starting Jan. 1, a share of the state’s transient lodging tax is expected to generate $37 million annually to support the state’s wildlife, including pelicans, bats, turtles, hummingbirds and butterfliesGovernor Tina Kotek was established Parliamentary Bill 4134 on April 7 to increase the occupancy tax by 1.25% to 2.75% to provide special funding to conserve the state’s…
Class members in the Constar Financial Services and Empereon Marketing data breach settlement have eight days to file a claim. The deadline is May 1, 2026. Eligible class members can claim up to $6,000 in losses plus three years of credit monitoring, and the claim form is the only way to receive any benefit.The case is Roller v. Constar Financial Services, LLCpending in the Superior Court for Maricopa County, Arizona. The court granted preliminary approval of the settlement on January 15, 2026. The notice was mailed to class members on February 13. A final approval hearing is scheduled for May…
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Crimson DesertPearl AbyssThey said it would be big, and it is. Pearl Abyss just released a new patch for Crimson Desert, one that’s not only physically large, 37GB on Steam mostly due to new visual fidelity additions, but also large in scope, like most things I’ve seen added in a single patch since release. And that says something.The degree to which this is transformative probably depends on where you are in your playthrough and what you prioritize, but there’s plenty here for everyone. You can scroll to the huge thing here if you wantor you can read the highlights I’ve…
The United States is committed to deporting all undocumented immigrants. But is this a realistic goal and does it make sense?gettyAmericans are fed up — and for good reason. Decades of weak borders, overrun cities and a system that often seemed to reward illegal entry have left many feeling like their country is failing them. Families watch as schools and hospitals strain under sudden influxes of new arrivals. Workers are seeing wages fall in construction, agriculture and service industries where immigrants are concentrated. And every new caravan or record border crossing rekindles a raw sense of betrayal: Why can’t we…
LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 13: Sadie Sink attends the UK special screening of ‘Stranger Things 5’ at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on November 13, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Neil Mockford/FilmMagic)FilmMagicComic book Twitter is abuzz with what is reportedly another big leak Spider-Man: Brand New Daywhich supposedly shows the character of Sadie Sink for the first time, costume-wise, in full. Although “suit” is used loosely here.I’m not going to post in case it’s legit and leaked, but you can see it here. She stands next to The Punisher, wearing a bulky jacket and coat with her red hair sporting…
Section 127 plans may be the answer for employers looking to add employee benefits.gettyWhen it comes to perks at work, free stuff is always a bonus. But as great as free coffee and donuts are, workers are increasingly looking for ways to eliminate or pay off student debt, which now averages $39,075 per borrower. A tax benefit is found in the tax code. Under Section 127, employers can provide tax-free assistance to employees continuing their education while working or (more recently) to repay student loans. While Section 127 was created by Congress in 1978 as a temporary tax break (it…