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Now in his second term, Gov. Walz has pledged to put an end to child poverty in the state. Signing the bipartisan bill puts him one step closer to that goal. The law ensures that every student, K-12, in Minnesota will be provided with free breakfast and lunch. The change will go into effect in September, at the start of the next academic year. The new law will make up the difference, and schools will no longer be able to charge students....

When it comes to funny dog faces, there are some who havederpy smileswhile a few look permanentlyconcerned. And now, there is a pup who seems to have a permanent pout. Siri’s road to finally having a forever home began with a heartbreaking post from the SPCA team. It hurts our hearts to see her passed over day after day. Thing is, Siri is an absolute doll. She’s calm, easy-going, polite, and has an absolutely adorable pout....

The Moon over Baku, Azerbaijan. Slivers, halves, and full moons… humans have tracked the cycle of the celestial body for millennia. Yet the familiar movements of the Moon have not always been those we observe each night in modern times. The Moon over Baku, Azerbaijan. (Photo:[email protected]/Depositphotos) The reflector is made of fused silica half-cubes, called corner cubes, mounted in a square aluminum panel. Lunar ranging involves sending a laser beam through an optical telescope, Dr....

Artist reconstructions of Kumimanu fordycei and Petradyptes stonehousei. (Photo:Simone Giovanardi) Penguins are fascinating creatures. They come in a variety of sizes, live in diverse habitats, and are undeniably adorable. Artist reconstructions of Kumimanu fordycei and Petradyptes stonehousei. (Photo:Simone Giovanardi) The penguin species of the past were no less interesting. fordyceifossil among a flock of fivePetradyptes stonehousei, another new species. Flipper size allowed for the estimation of the birds' sizes. Skeletons of Kumimanu fordycei, Petradyptes stonehousei, and a modern emperor penguin....

Photo:Stock Photosfrom Rawpixel.com/Shutterstock Working in a creative field and looking for a little inspiration? Or just love art and looking to see what’s trending? We’ve scoured the internet to find the best art and culture blogs online today. Photo:Stock Photosfrom Rawpixel.com/Shutterstock Here’s our curated list of the top 29 art sites now. Get clicking and see what’s happening in the art world today. Want to stay inspired? Check out our list of the 29 best art and culture blogs today, in alphabetical order....

Working with color is a challenge. Having an understanding of its powerand how to achieve the color relationships you wantis vital for any practicing artist. The 20th-century artist andBauhauseducator created abstract works that explore the relationship between hues via simple forms. He was an accomplished artist and produced many pieces in his studio that are in museums today. Albers was also a college professor whose teachings live on through his 1963 book titledInteraction of Color....

New York’s John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport is getting an upgrade. The $9.5 billion project includes a microgrid to power the terminal. The microgrid will produce 11.34 megawatts of electricity from rooftop solar, gas fuel cells, and battery storage. The energy project will be constructed and managed by AlphaStruxure, a Boston-based firm specializing in energy infrastructure. Four power islands make up the microgrid. Each will have its own fuel cells and battery storage and will be digitized and automated....

Photo: VADIMVASENIM/Depositphotos From theBig Bang TheorytoGoodwill Hunting, young geniuses hold a certain cultural fascination. But for real-life brilliant children, their studies can be just one part of childhood. Nine-year-old David Balogun recently made history as one of the youngest people ever to graduate high school. Photo: VADIMVASENIM/Depositphotos Balogun, who is a member of Mensa, graduated from Reach Cyber Charter School in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. (The youngster attended classes remotely rather than with the big kids....

Woodcuts stand out for their unique and striking aesthetic. Founded by artist Valerie Leuth, the Pittsburgh-based studio specializes in complex designs full of dreamy narratives. Tugboat Printshop has been producing prints since 2006. The subject matter varies from dense landscapes to botanical designs and even architecture. Leuth finds inspiration for her art from many different aspects of life. Sometimes it is a dream, or a story, a song, a rhythm, a pattern....

Photo:Swati H. DasThis post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. yo readour disclosurefor more info. Photo:Swati H. DasThis post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. One of the best skills to have as an embroiderer is an ability tostitch letters. If you’ve ever wanted to trymonograms, this is the perfect opportunity....

This one has been 6 long years in the making. He fell in love with airplanes when he was just 6 years old. When I heard that, I was really defeated, Mutawassim, who wears glasses, toldThe Washington Post. I didnt really have the ability to fact check that. Feeling somewhat defeated, he decided to pursue a career in broadcasting after graduating from high school in 2014. That way, he would at least be surrounded by his beloved planes....

The frozen landscape of Hokkaido in Japan was adorned once again by one ofAzuma Makotos surreal installations. So, he brought dozens of botanicals to a snowy clearing and assembled them atop a steel pole structure. it’s possible for you to watch a video of Azuma’s process via hiswebsite. Artist Azuma Makoto returned to Hokkaido in 2023 to construct a new magical flower sculpture. He constructed a towering structure by weaving botanicals together....

This advice is likely founded in a concern for vitamin D levels. The recent study examined the suicide and self-harm risk reported for veterans prescribed supplements through the VA. The control (no known supplement) population had a suicide and self-harm rate of 0.36%. Photo: BRIANAJACKSON/Depositphotos That fell to 0.2% in the treated groups. There are limits to this study. Causation is not possible to infer from the data. Photo: BIT245/Depositphotos