Democratic Nevada representative Dina Titus recently discussed her push to diversify the architecture of federal government buildings in a podcast interview with the Federal News Network. In it, she says,"[T]hats something that dictators do, make everything look alike and in their image" referring to the new Trump Administrations executive order that ostensibly swaps modern and contemporary styles for a pastiche of new classically-inspired designs. Her billH.R. 964, or the 'Democracy in Design Act'apparently has bipartisan support and was first introduced back in 2023.The language of the bill is in line with Daniel Patrick Moynihan's1962Guiding Principles for Federal Architecturememothat calls for the elimination of all "official" styles as part of theGSA's Design Excellence Program.

A record number of sandhill cranes gathered in Nebraska in mid-March during their annual spring migration. Matt Urbanski / Crane TrustHundreds of thousands of sandhill cranes are once again flocking to central Nebraska during their annual migrationand so far, the leggy birds appear to be unaffected by the highly contagious bird flu strain H5N1.Wildlife biologists in Nebraska remain concerned about the possibility of the deadly virus spreading through the huge numbers of the gray birds with red caps thatcongregate on the Platte River every spring.But, as they reach the likely peak of their migration this year, the birds seem to be happy and healthy. No crane deaths have been reported in Nebraska so far, reports NTV News Jack Bartlett.Bird flu aside, Nebraska biologists have another reason to celebrate: During their weekly aerial crane survey on March 17, the fifth week of the migration, they counted roughly 736,000 sandhill cranes between the towns of Chapman and Overton, Nebraska, which are roughly 80 miles apart. Thats an all-time, record-high number of cranes counted in the region at onceand its probably an underestimate. The lanky birds, which stand betwen roughly three and four feet tall, are known for their loud, rattling bugle calls. Kylee Warren / Crane TrustSandhill cranes have shown us that theyve been super resilient to lots of different things that weve thrown at them, says Bethany Ostrom, a wildlife biologist with the nonprofit Crane Trust who conducts the aerial counts, to Nebraska Public Medias Arthur Jones and Macy Byars.The number dropped to 705,000 on March 25, during the sixth week of migration, but thats to be expected as the birds start to head north for breeding. Biologists expect the numbers to continue decreasing as the cranes take advantage of favorable wind conditions.5 Record-Breaking Bird MigrationsWatch on Earlier this year, at least 1,500 sandhill cranes were found dead in Indiana from H5N1, raising concerns about the health of migrating flocks. But those birds were part of the eastern population of sandhill cranes, which is separate from the mid-continental group that migrates through Nebraska every year, according to Nebraska Public Media. Experts say the two groups rarely cross paths.Still, the bird deaths in Indiana had Nebraska biologists on high alert. The virus can be spread by migrating waterfowl, and sandhill cranes passing through central Nebraska often share their Platte River habitat with geese, swans, ducks and more than 20 other bird species.In addition, since so many sandhill cranes gather in Nebraska, the highly contagious virus could quickly and easily affect large numbers of the birds. An estimated 80 percent of all sandhill cranes in North America flock to a 75-mile stretch of the Platte River during their annual journey to their northern breeding grounds, according to the Nature Conservancy. Sandhill cranes spend their days eating leftover field corn before retreating to the safety of the braided Platte River at night. Kylee Warren / Crane TrustThe migration takes place from February through April, with individual birds staggering their arrivals and departures. Each bird typically spends about a month in central Nebraska, fattening up on kernels of corn left behind during the last falls harvest. Then, they take to the skies and continue north to Alaska, Canada and eastern Siberia.There is nothing else like it in the world, says Marcos Stoltzfus, director of the Iain Nicolson Audubon Center at Rowe Sanctuary in Gibbon, Nebraska, to News Channel Nebraskas Peter Rice.The birds have been flying through central Nebraska for at least nine million yearslong before the Platte River formed some 10,000 years ago, according to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. But, today, the cranes relish the relative safety of the braided river, which helps protect them from predators when they roost each evening. Individual sandhill cranes spend roughly a month fueling up in central Nebraska. Kylee Warren / Crane TrustWhat makes the central Platte River valley attractive to sandhill cranes is the river that we help manage, says Matt Urbanski, a spokesman for the Crane Trust, to KSNBs Madison Smith. We will make sure that theres not a ton of vegetation choking the river out. Well make sure that it can widen, so the sandhill cranes have six to eight inches of water to sit in during the nighttime.With their lanky legs and slender necks, sandhill cranes stand roughly three to four feet tall. Their bodies are covered in grayish-brown feathers, except for a patch of crimson on their heads. Sandhill cranes make a distinctive call that ornithologists describe as a loud, rattling bugle. Sandhill cranes have been flying through Nebraska for at least nine million yearslong before the formation of the Platte River roughly 10,000 years ago. Kylee Warren / Crane TrustYou have the roar of thousands and thousands of them all taking off or coming in to land, says Dusty Barner, who offers sandhill crane viewing tours through his company Dusty Trails, to KNOPs Tristen Winder.Endangered whooping cranes also migrate through central Nebraska, and an H5N1 outbreak could be potentially devastating to the species. Only an estimated 800 whooping cranes remain in existence, a number that includes birds living in the wild and those in captivity.So far this spring, at least two whooping cranes have been spotted among their sandhill cousins in central Nebraska, reports the Omaha World-Heralds Marjie Ducey.Its always a special moment to catch them along with the beautiful skies of Nebraska in spring, Brice Krohn, CEO and president of the Crane Trust, tells the publication.Get the latest stories in your inbox every weekday.Filed Under: Animals, Biology, Birds, Disease, Disease and Illnesses, Endangered Species, Land Birds, Microbes, Bacteria, Viruses, Nature, Outdoor Travel, Tourism, Travel, Viruses, Water, Wildlife, Zoology

"Changing Times: Egon Schiele's Last Years, 1914-1918"contains some 130 works from the Austrian artist. Leni Deinhardstein / Leopold MuseumWe are living in the most violent time that the world has ever seen, Egon Schiele wrote in a letter to his sister a few months into World War I. Everything before 1914 belongs to another world, thus, we will always be looking to the future.For Schieles art, once marked by a wild, sexual expressionism, 1914 was indeed a landmark year. The trauma of war, as well as newfound duties of marriage and family, turned the young Austrian artists gaze away from human bodies and external eroticism and towards the human psyche, as Jane Kallir, an art dealer and scholar who focuses on Austrian and German Expressionism, tells the New York Times Nina Siegal.Schieles new artistic era didnt reign for long, however. His future was cut short when he died of the Spanish influenza in October 1918 at the young age of 28.Those four important years are the subject of Changing Times: Egon Schiele's Last Years, 19141918, a new exhibition of some 130 works at the Leopold Museum in Vienna. Curated by Kallir and Kerstin Jesse, it runs from March 28 until July 13.EGON SCHIELE. Last Years | Leopold Museum | TeaserWatch on Even in the relative stability of the pre-war era, Schiele always showed a propensity for artistic reinvention. He dropped out of the Vienna Academy of Fine Arts in 1909, spenttime in jail for indecent drawings and conducted a wild affair with Walburga Neuzil, who was only 16 when he immortalized her in his Portrait of Wally Neuzil in 1912, per theTimes.After his sister married an old art school pal of Schieles in the fall of 1914, he broke off his romance with Neuzil and married Edith Harms, demure middle-class woman closer to his age, the next summer, per the Times.Life, it seemed, had begun to settle for Schiele. But just three days after his wedding, war called him to leave his new bride in their honeymoon suite in Prague, per thedigital exhibition guide.Edith Schiele in a Striped Dress, Seated, 1915 Leopold Museum, ViennaThrough his connections among the Viennese elite, Schiele managed, in 1917, to transfer back to a cushy military post at a supply depot in Vienna where he could continue painting and see his wife. Edith's emotional needs forced Schiele to deal with interpersonal intimacy in a way that was entirely new to him, Kallir explains in a statement.His depictions of Edith from 1914 onwards contain more maturity and depthan understanding of her distress and interest in her humanity.His art became more empathetic as he tried to capture his wife's changing moods, Kallir says in the statement, presenting her as an elegant, thoughtful, reserved or unforgiving individual.Decaying Mill (Mountain Mill), 1916 State Collections of Lower AustriaThe war, no doubt, was also responsible for the gravitational and emotional pulls on the young artist. Carrying out various military duties, he grew a lot on an interpersonal level. In conversations with soldiers, his superiors and prisoners of war, he learnedabout people's different fates and hopes, Jesse says in the statement.He began to depict his fellow soldiers, like the striking 1916 sketch Russian Soldier, which shows a sallow face with red lips, big brown eyes and a green military hat staring back at the vieweras human, despite the war.In landscapes, too, Schiele found ways to reflect his worlds wider turmoil, as the Art Newspapers J.S. Marcus puts it. Decaying Mill (Mountain Mill) captures a wooden mill crumbling inwards as the white waters of the Erlauf River beat past it.Schiele was an artist whose mission was to reconcile contradictions of realism and expressionism, psychological insight and spirituality, Kallir tells the Times. A painting like Decaying Mill balances these contradictions deftly. He later called it probably my best landscape.Seated Woman with Bent Knee, 1917 National Gallery PragueBesides his new devotion to the war and his wife, Schiele also refined his technical skills and style during his late era.Two works in the exhibition exemplify this aesthetic evolution. Modeled on Edith, Seated Woman with Bent Kneefrom 1917 shows his mastery of sharp lines and striking colors. With a sea green top and tousled, fire-red head of hair, she is as dynamic as any battlefield, with a whole lot more humanity.Schieles final oil painting, Portrait of the Painter Albert Paris von Gutersloh from 1918, is as good a sign as any of where Schiele might have gone, had he lived, Kallir tells the Art Newspaper.But Schiele never remained static. He may have found a new style, a new sensibility, but that didnt mean he was wedded to it.Portrait of the Painter Albert Paris von Gtersloh, 1918 The Minneapolis Institute of ArtWhen he returned to his Vienna studio in 1917, Schiele took up work with professional models again. He produced several nude portraits that showed women in distinct positions from innovative perspectives. Whether these artworks show female figures in possession of their sexuality, as Kallir tells theArt Newspaper, or still echo his earlier work and erotic obsessions, is a matter of debate.In Schiele's last year, 1918, his mentor and patron Gustav Klimt died in February. As Viennas new reigning artist, as the Times puts it, Schiele took on new responsibilities. He organized a wildly successful 49th Exhibition of the Vienna Secession and started work on an ambitious cycle of allegorical nudes for a grand mausoleum.Schiele didnt live to see these plans realized. He died on October 31, just three days after Edith, age 25, died of the flu. But in just 28 years, Schiele had created some 3,000 drawings and 400 paintings. Even in his later years, he was still in constant evolution.Some artists made the same number of works in careers that lasted 50 or 60 years, Jesse tells the Times. He died suddenly, so we dont know which way he was going.Get the latest stories in your inbox every weekday.Filed Under: Art, Austria, Exhibitions, Exhibits, Museums, Painting, World War I

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The SteamOS-powered version of Lenovos Legion Go S handheld gaming PC debuted at CES 2025 with a somewhat attractive $499.99 price tag. At that price, The Verges Sean Hollister considered it a true Steam Deck rival, wedged neatly between the cost of Valves $399 LCD and $549 OLED models. The handheld recently went up for preorder at Best Buy with a higher $549.99 price (and a May 25th release date), and Lenovo communications director Jeff Witt confirmed to The Verge that this is the new cost for the base model.Whats done is done, I suppose, but the $499.99 price seemed right for the Legion Go S. Despite its perks over both the Steam Deck LCD and OLED models (Hall effect joysticks, a larger 8-inch screen with variable refresh rate, a cozy design, adjustable triggers), its Ryzen Z2 Go chip didnt blow us away. In fact, the Windows-based Go S models that Sean and I tested were outperformed by the Steam Deck. Simply swapping the OS will cure some headaches (mainly, that Windows on handhelds is an atrocious experience), but its unclear whether it will somehow let the Z2 Go do more.A $50 price jump probably wont spell failure for this device, but it makes the arri …Read the full story at The Verge.

Halfway through its first season, Apples Mythic Quest threw a wild curveball with A Dark Quiet Death an unexpectedly dramatic episode that chronicled the rise and fall of another video game development team. A Dark Quiet Death was the first instance of Mythic Quest switching up its comedic formula to tell an earnest story about what makes people fall in love with games. And since then, every season of Mythic Quest has featured a backstory episode that felt emblematic of the series narrative strengths.Side Quest, Apple TV Plus new Mythic Quest spinoff miniseries, feels a lot like a collection of A Dark Quiet Death-style episodes as it introduces a slew of new characters (and brings back a couple of veterans) whose lives have all been touched by one of the worlds most popular games. When I recently spoke with Side Quests co-creators, Ashly Burch, John Howell Harris, and Katie McElhenney, they told me that the new shows stylistic similarities to Mythic Quests forays into the past were entirely intentional. But after years of focusing on characters who see themselves as larger-than-life gods, the Side Quest team was much more interested in telling stories about the players who made Mythic Quest a hit.When we first started writing Mythic Quest, we talked about how these characters are sort of like gods who are creating this virtual world, Burch said. So if the people within Mythic Quest HQ are the gods, then Side Quest is about the mortals that are being affected by the choices of the gods.Side Quest wanders further and further away from Ian Grimm (Rob McElhenney) and everyone else working at Mythic Quest Studios over the course of its four-episode-long season. But the series actually kicks off with an episode revolving around the games art director, Phil Birch (Derek Waters), as he tries to make some time for a vacation with his girlfriend Maude (Anna Konkle). Even though working directly on Mythic Quest (the game) might make its fans see Phil as one of the games gods, Burch felt that his history of being exploited by his colleagues made him the perfect mortal to open the show.We wanted to lead with a transitional landing pad between Mythic Quest prime and Side Quest, and we thought that Phil, bless him, is a very good encapsulation of the choices Mythic Quests main characters have been making, Burch explained. From seasons 23, Phil is probably treated like the office toilet more than any other character, and hes just at the whims of these deranged creatives.All of Side Quests characters have some sort of relationship with Mythic Quest, but the co-creators saw the show as an opportunity to explore different kinds of audiences that can gravitate toward popular pieces of IP as they expand into different mediums. At this point in the games existence, Mythic Quest has been adapted into a hit comic series that stores like the one featured in Pull List can barely manage to keep in stock. And while Mythic Quest employees like Phil might be desperate to get away from the franchise, Harris noted that there are countless people who are desperate to become part of it, like the professional musicians featured in Side Quests Tr-like episode, Fugue.At one point, it was news to me that the music from games like Zelda and Final Fantasy goes on tour all around the world to be played by full orchestras in concert halls and theaters packed full of people, Harris said. I was fascinated by how popular these concerts are, but also the level of musicianship required to play at that level in such a competitive environment.Image: AppleThe season comes full circle in The Last Raid, an episode set almost entirely within Mythic Quest (the game), as a group of teens log on together hoping to take on some powerful bosses only to realize that their real-world friendships are running low on HP. Burch said The Last Raid was born, in part, out of the teams love for classic machinima series like Red vs. Blue. But the idea of taking viewers inside of Mythic Quest also struck them as the perfect way to illustrate how both the game and the larger brand have transformed in response to whats been going on behind the scenes.Part of whats interesting about The Last Raid is the way you kind of see that Mythic Quest, the game, is changing because the brand is also expanding, McElhenney said. It almost feels like this group of kids is playing a throwback version of Mythic Quest. World of Warcraft is a good analogue because its a similar situation where you have a game that has a rabid fan base of people who are loyal to it even though its not necessarily being updated and maintained.Though Side Quest drops a couple of hints about how Mythic Quest might change after its season 4 finale, the teams biggest goal with the spinoff was to leave viewers guessing about which kinds of new perspectives theyd be seeing this world from next. And that meant leaning into the tonal flexibility the original series has become known for by veering off the beaten path.I feel like thats how it was with Mythic Quests departure episodes especially in season 1 when no one was expecting them, McElhenney said. Shows just dont do that kind of thing usually, but because Mythic Quest prime was able to take that leap, we had more creative freedom with Side Quest to embrace the anthology model and make every episode feel completely different.All four episodes of Side Quest are now streaming on Apple TV Plus.See More:

Looking for the least expensive PlayStation 5 console you can your hands on? As part of its US Anniversary Sale, AliExpress is offering an imported Sony PlayStation 5 Slim Disc Edition gaming console for $383.71 shipped after $80 off coupon code "MAYUE008". Alternatively, you can get the Digital Edition for $353.05. This is a brand new and retail boxed product that is stocked in a US warehouse and qualifies for local delivery, which means it ships free and arrives quickly.This genuine PlayStation console is imported from another country, however it will play in the US without any modifications. That's because region locking is determined by your PlayStation account, not by your system hardware. You'll also be able to select English as your default language just like any console you buy here. Note that imported consoles have an overseas warranty that won't be honored here in the United States. Fortunately, AliExpress has a 15-day free return policy and guarantees a refund if your order doesn't arrive within 20 days.PlayStation Slim (Import) Starting at $353.05ImportSony PlayStation 5 Disc Edition ConsoleSony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition ConsoleIs It Safe to Buy From AliExpress?AliExpress as a whole is a legitimate website, but since it is a marketplace comprised of individual sellers, you have to make sure that the vendor you're buying from is reputable. In many cases, the easiest way to do so is to look at the seller's rating and history. In terms of the products we've listed in this article, while it's true that some of the sellers may not have many reviews, AliExpress has reached out to us and personally vetted these vendors, which is why we feel comfortable promoting them. AliExpress also offers a 15 to 90 day free return policy depending on the product.More PlayStation DealsUsed (Like New)Playstation PortalThe PlayStation Portal has never been discounted, but at least you can save on a used one. Amazon Resale (a rebranded Amazon Warehouse) currently has Used: Like New condition PS Portals in stock for only $150.23 shipped. It retails for $199 new, so that's a substantial 20% in savings. A Sony warranty may or may not be included, but Amazon Resale items benefit from the same 30-day return policy you get for buying a new item. We expect this item to sell out pretty quickly.PS5, PCSteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P Wireless Gaming Headset Destiny 2: The Final Shape EditionSteelSeries is also taking 35% off both PS5 and Xbox editions of its SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Destiny 2: The Final Shape Edition wireless gaming headsets. The Destiny Edition comes with a Booster Pack that includes Destiny themed speaker plates and headband, as well as exclusive Destiny 2 in-game items.Why Should You Trust IGN's Deals Team?IGN's deals team has a combined 30+ years of experience finding the best discounts in gaming, tech, and just about every other category. We don't try to trick our readers into buying things they don't need at prices that aren't worth buying something at. Our ultimate goal is to surface the best possible deals from brands we trust and our editorial team has personal experience with. You can check out our deals standards here for more information on our process, or keep up with the latest deals we find on IGN's Deals account on Twitter.Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn't hunting for deals for other people at work, he's hunting for deals for himself during his free time.

Starting today, Dell is offering an Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC equipped with the new GeForce RTX 5080 GPU for just $2,399.99 shipped. This is one of the best prices you can get right now for an RTX 5080 equipped prebuilt, especially since most other brands seem to be jacking up prices steadily since the RTX 50 series launch in January. The only other prebuilt you can get at Dell with an RTX 5080 GPU costs over $4,000. Good luck trying to find a standalone GPU to build out your own DIY PC; you'll probably spend as much for the GPU as you would this entire system.Alienware Aurora R16 RTX 5080 Gaming PC for $2,400Alienware Aurora R16 Intel Core Ultra 7 265F RTX 5080 Gaming PC$2,399.99 at AlienwareThis Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC is equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 7 265F CPU, GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, 16GB of DDR5-5200MHz RAM, and a 1TB NVMe SSD. The current-gen Intel Core Ultra 7 265F Meteor Lake CPU boasts a max turbo frequency of 5.3GHz with 20 cores and a 30MB cache. It's cooled by a robust 240mm all-in-one liquid cooler and the entire system is powered by a generously equipped 1,000W 80PLUS Platinum power supply.The RTX 5080 is one of three new Blackwell graphics cards that are out (and impossible to find). In our Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 FE review, Jackie writes that "If you already have a high-end graphics card from the last couple of years, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 doesnt make a lot of sense it just doesnt have much of a performance lead over the RTX 4080, though the extra frames from DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation do make things look better in games that support it. However, for gamers with an older graphics card who want a significant performance boost, the RTX 5080 absolutely provides doubly so if youre comfortable with Nvidias AI goodies."New Release: Alienware Area-51 RTX 5080 PCNew for 2025Alienware Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 285K RTX 5080 Gaming PC (64GB/4TB)Alienware has also released its new-for-2025 Area-51 system and you can order it right now at Dell. This particular config has been upgraded with an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor, 64GB of RAM, and a 1TB M.2 SSD for $4.649.99 after a $400 off instant discount. The CPU is cooled by a 360mm all-in-one liquid cooler and the entire system is powered by a massive 1,500W 80PLUS Platinum power supply. Dell estimates this system to arrive at doorNew for 2025: The Alienware Area-51 ChassisDell unveiled the new Alienware Area-51 gaming PC at CES 2025. The chassis looks similar to the 2024 R16 system with some minor aesthetic and cooling redesigns and updated components. The I/O panel is positioned at the top of the case instead of the front, and the tempered glass window now spans the entire side panel instead of just a smaller cutout. As a result, the side panel vents are gone, and instead air intakes are located at the bottom as well as the front of the case. Alienware is now pushing a positive airflow design (more intake than exhaust airflow), which usually means a less dusty interior. The internal components have also all been refreshed, with a new motherboard, faster RAM, and more powerful power supply to accommodate the new generation of CPUs and the RTX 50 series GPUs.RTX 5080 and 5090 GPUs Are Sold Out EverywhereThe first wave of Nvidia GeForce RTX 50-series graphics cards went up for preorder and sold out within the first hour. First to be released were the two highest-end GPUs in the stack: the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080. The RTX 5070 Ti followed shortly after in February. Sadly, the same is the case with prebuilt gaming PCs equipped with these new GPUs. We saw a number of systems listed at launch, and at this point these are either out of stock, have gone up in price, or are currently experiencing extended delivery delays.Check out more of the best Dell and Alienware gaming deals of 2025.Why Should You Trust IGN's Deals Team?IGN's deals team has a combined 30+ years of experience finding the best discounts in gaming, tech, and just about every other category. We don't try to trick our readers into buying things they don't need at prices that aren't worth buying something at. Our ultimate goal is to surface the best possible deals from brands we trust and our editorial team has personal experience with. You can check out our deals standards here for more information on our process, or keep up with the latest deals we find on IGN's Deals account on Twitter.Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn't hunting for deals for other people at work, he's hunting for deals for himself during his free time.

It makes sense that Adam Hunter was called upon to design the new Hearst video studio in West Hollywood, California. The interior designer and former Broadway stars approach to design is rooted in the idea that creativity needs to live out in the open. You wont see any cubicles in his commercial work. Instead, he balances refinement with drama. Theres a distinctly Californian spirit in my workelevated yet relaxed, like a warm breeze through palm trees, says Hunter, who is also a member of the House Beautiful Next Wave Class of 2014. For the Hearst studio, we brought that feeling to life with soft, muted tonessunset hues, warm neutrals, and airy bluesand even incorporated faux palm trees to ground the space with a sense of place.The result is a layered space that is equally dynamic and inspiring, a place where creativity lives in every corner but nothing feels overly styled, as he puts it. Hunters acumen for this type of work comes from years of working on residential design as well as creative workspace projects for Kate Somerville, FanDuel, and his own office on Melrose. What I love about commercial design is that it gives me the opportunity to shape the energy of a businesshow people feel when they walk in, how teams function within the space.We asked Hunter how he came to visualize the dreamy office space and make it a reality. Related Story Hearst MagazinesThe entry to the Hearst West Coast video studio in Los Angeles.House Beautiful: What were your first thoughts when you entered our empty studio? Adam Hunter: The space had great bonesoriginal hardwood floors and an industrial edge that gave it characterbut it initially felt stark and expansive, more like a warehouse than a workspace. I saw an opportunity to embrace that rawness while layering in warmth and personality. By creating defined zones and introducing texture, softness, and contrast, we transformed it into a space that feels inviting, grounded, and full of intention.The energy at Hearst is calm, creative, and elevateda space thats serene and stylish, which was really the goal. Because its a publisher, we knew the visual language needed to be strong, but not loud. Theres a quiet confidence to the space, where texture and light do most of the talking. HB: The first thing you see when you walk in is this ethereal cloud wallpaper. Tell us about that choice and how it sets the tone for the space. AH: First impressions are everything. They set the emotional tone. I wanted that first moment to feel groundinglike stepping into a creative sanctuary. The entry is open, quiet, and flooded with natural light. We designed it to feel like a breathopen and uncluttered but layered with thoughtful details that reveal themselves the longer youre in it. In this studio, we used materials that are textural but understatedlike a boucl sofa that invites you to sink in, pale-colored finishes that reflect natural light, and cloud wallpaper that adds depth without weight. Theres a softness that I find grounding. In a workspace, you dont want anything too visually noisy. The textures, the tonesthey all needed to speak quietly but with intention. HB: You mentioned in the studio tour that lighting is important in a space like this. Can you tell me more about that? What is the key lighting element here? Lighting is everything. Its the unsung hero of any good design. Here, we used a mix of architectural lighting for function and sculptural fixtures for atmosphere. The pendant in the main sitting areait anchors the room and casts this soft, ambient glow that warms the whole space.Hearst MagazinesThe video studios glam room.HB: How did you make such a large space feel more intimate? I carved the space into momentseach one with a distinct purpose and mood. By floating furniture, using rugs to anchor zones, and adjusting lighting levels, we created intimate pockets within the larger volume.The chill nook adds an essential softnessit signals that this is a place where ideas are meant to flow, not just perform. HB: The airy shelving does so much more than divide the space. Why are furnishings like these so important to include? Shelving is a backdrop and a personality piece. Its functional, surebut also a place to tell a story. We used it to display art, books, objects that speak to Hearsts heritage and modern creative pulse. Hearst MagazinesHearst MagazinesHB: You had the entire Hearst photography archives to pull art from. How did you choose these pieces? Art should feel inevitable, like it was always meant to be there. I tend to avoid obvious or overly literal pieces. Instead, I look for art that has soula sense of quiet tension or a visual rhythm that plays well with the rest of the space.HB: Lets talk about the finishes and textures of your decor choices. They create such a nice sense of equilibrium. AH: The decor was all about contrast and balance. Nubby boucl, smooth oak, brushed metals, vintage ceramicseach texture adds a layer without demanding attention. The space feels tactile but not fussy. You can feel that balance the moment you walk in.HB: How did you build the color palette? Every element was chosen to speak quietly but with intention. The palette of soft blues, sand tones, and warm whites creates cohesion without feeling flat. Start with one anchormaybe its the rug, maybe its the artworkand build from there. Keep your palette tight, but not flat. Layer tones of the same hue, vary your textures, and mix shapes. A round coffee table with a rectangular rug, a rough linen with a polished marbleits the contrast that makes it work.Hearst MagazinesHB: The nook with the pool table and couch looks so comfortable. Do you think everyone should have a couch in their office? Absolutely. Creative work is not linearit needs a place to pause and reset. That soft nook is an invitation to unplug, brainstorm, or just take a beat. A couch in a home office? Yes, if space allows. It changes the energy instantly.HB: Speaking of couches, how do you decide on the right shape, color, and material for a space? Its all about the context. The chill-out space needed something grounded and sculptural, hence the deeper color and low-slung shape of the Wayfair Professional sofa . The dove gray boucl sofa [in the glam room] is all about softness and silhouetteits an exhale in the middle of the space. You want your furniture to reflect how you want the room to feel. Follow House Beautiful on Instagram and TikTok.

Apple TV+ is currently airing one of its best reviewed comedies ever: Seth Rogens The Studio. But the TV+ comedy that will always live on in our hearts and mindsTed Lassois currently preparing a new season. Heres everything we know about Ted Lasso season 4.Season 4 is finally officialQuestions about Ted Lassos fourth season have abounded since all the way back when season 3 was airing.Especially over the past six months, though, theres been abundant evidence that the show would make a season 4 return. From teases by execs, series stars, and the co-creator Bill Lawrence, to cast contract renewals, production being officially scheduled, and more.Finally though, on March 14, 2025 Apple made it official.Matt Cherniss, the Apple TV+ head of programming said:Ted Lasso has been nothing short of a juggernaut, inspiring a passionate fanbase all over the world, and delivering endless joy and laughter, all while spreading kindness, compassion and unwavering belief. Everyone at Apple is thrilled to be continuing our collaboration with Jason and the brilliant creative minds behind this show.Cast members and creative team for new seasonPer early reports, the vast majority of the Ted Lasso cast is expected to return for season 4. Which is great news since the shows ensemble is a core strength.Several actors have already had their contract options picked up, while negotiations are ongoing with others.One possible missing player for the new season is Phil Dunster, also known as Jamie Tartt. Dunster reportedly has run into scheduling issues trying to join the new season, though guest appearances arent out of the question.Theres a particularly noteworthy addition to the creative team for Ted Lassos new season.As highlighted in Apples announcement press release, Jack Burditt (Nobody Wants This, Modern Family, 30 Rock) has signed on as executive producer. Hes apparently helping Sudeikis lead the writers room, which is exciting considering Burditts strong track record.Jason Sudeikis is back, but maybe with reduced roleThe man behind the mustache, Jason Sudeikis, might not have quite as big a presence in Ted Lassos new season.Matt Belloni on his podcast The Town said that, based on what hes heard, Sudeikis wont be present for the entirety of the new season. There will be many, many returning cast members. But Sudeikis will be minimized on the show.Whether this turns out to be true or not, I still expect well see plenty of Ted in season 4. Just perhaps not as much as before. This wouldnt altogether be surprising, since Lasso already stepped back a little in season 3 to give the strong ensemble more time to shine. Season 4 could follow the same approach.Season 4 will feature AFC Richmonds first womens teamAs first reported by Sigmund Judge, one major narrative thread of the new season will be the formation of AFC Richmonds womens team.Jason Sudeikis confirmed this on a recent podcast appearance:Were writing season four now; thats the official word. Teds coaching a womens team.Its very likely that the mens team will still be a huge part of the show, but Richmond will also seek to expand its offerings by adding a womens team for the first time.When to expect season 4 on Apple TV+Originally, production on Ted Lasso season 4 was expected to kick off early this year. That didnt end up happening, and now the latest reporting pegs a production start in the spring.That said, there are still a lot of unknowns that make it difficult to pin down a tentative Apple TV+ debut date.Its looking unlikely that new Lasso episodes will arrive in 2025. However, assuming they do slip out of this year, season 4 should at least arrive some time in 2026.Apple TV+ isavailable for $9.99 per monthand features hit TV shows and movies likeTed Lasso,Severance,The Morning Show,Silo, andShrinking.Best Ted Lasso and Apple TV buysAdd 9to5Mac to your Google News feed. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.Youre reading 9to5Mac experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Dont know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel