LONDON (AP) — European Union regulators on Friday fined Elon Musk's social media platform 120 million euros ($140 million). The European Commission issued its decision following an investigation it launched two years ago against X under the 27-nation bloc's Digital Services Act. Also known as the DSA, it is a comprehensive set of rules that… Continue reading The EU fines Elon Musks X 120 million euros for violating the bloc's social media law
Warmth, style and outdoor comfort
As homeowners across New England prepare their outdoor spaces for winter gatherings and early planning for the coming spring, Patio and Flame anticipates increasing demand for quality outdoor furniture, heating options and entertainment features. The family-owned retailer, with showrooms in Kittery, Maine, and Stratham, New Hampshire, says interest in durable, year-round outdoor living products continues… Continue reading Warmth, style and outdoor comfort
Photos show supermoon lighting up skies over US
The last full moon of the year – also known as the “Cold Moon” – lit up the skies over America on Thursday evening. A supermoon occurs when a full moon coincides with the moon's closest approach to Earth in its orbit, a point called perigee, making it appear slightly larger and brighter than usual.… Continue reading Photos show supermoon lighting up skies over US
'Sidewalk that turns into a public bench': 50 times designers had designs so brilliant they deserved a raise
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Newfields launches new garden project
The Newfields Museum of Art and Nature, 4000 N. Michigan Rd., broke ground in mid-November on a $10 million flower and vegetable garden project scheduled to open in late 2026 in the museum's Madeline F. Elder Greenhouse. According to a press release from Newfields, RAS Landscape Architects worked on the design, paying tribute to its… Continue reading Newfields launches new garden project
The Why: In a Family of Water Scientists, Ryan Pollyea Finds His Footing in the Earth | Virginia Tech News
Pollyea and a team of undergraduate and graduate geology students are breaking new ground every day, trying to find new ways to pump and store large amounts of carbon dioxide, produced primarily by industry, at least two miles below the Earth's surface to reduce its harmful effects on the atmosphere. “As a scientific question, it… Continue reading The Why: In a Family of Water Scientists, Ryan Pollyea Finds His Footing in the Earth | Virginia Tech News
The Wetlands Boardwalk deck boards need to be replaced
Shortly after the Wetlands Trail Boardwalk was completed in 2022, city staff noticed defects in the form of widespread cracking and splintering of the decking. Initial inspections in 2023 and 2024 found isolated cracks, but follow-up inspections in early 2025 found that about 87% of the panels had similar defects. The city council approved Mayor… Continue reading The Wetlands Boardwalk deck boards need to be replaced
Torbay Christmas display damaged by climbing
image source, Torbay Council caption, Torbay City Council said two women climbed one of the Christmas trees and damaged it Item information Author, Guy Henderson Role, Local Democracy Reporting Service December 4, 2025 Extra protection could be provided for a Christmas light display after a tree was damaged by people climbing on it, a city… Continue reading Torbay Christmas display damaged by climbing
Apple's new Font Book icon angers designers
The emergence of Apple's Liquid Glass design language has proven to be one of the most controversial UI developments in recent years – and perhaps the most significant since iOS 7's transition from skeuomorphism to flat design in 2013. Liquid Glass has brought sweeping changes to icon designs across Apple's software lineup, including macOS and… Continue reading Apple's new Font Book icon angers designers
New research shows there is grave concern in Anchorage that more roofs could collapse during heavy snowfall
Anchorage winter 2023-2024 roof failures as of February 5, 2024. Top row left to right: 1218 W International Airport Road, February 4, 2024; 5401 Cordova Street, January 12, 2024; 611 Raspberry Road, January 30, 2024; 7400 Old Seward Highway, January 31, 2024. Bottom row, left to right: 2020 Dowling Road, February 4, 2024; 7920 Schoon… Continue reading New research shows there is grave concern in Anchorage that more roofs could collapse during heavy snowfall