Nearly two weeks since his “Liberation Day” tariff announcements, President Donald Trump has roundly lost the majority of the American public’s support. According to polling, his chaotic trade policy has hammered trust in his economic stewardship, his economic approval ratings are tanking, and his overall popularity continues to slide.The public’s perception that Trump has been unable to lower prices or slow down inflation is at the heart of that negative trajectory — and expectations that tariffs will only raise prices and hurt the national economy may only be accelerating that decline.We’re getting more information on what effect this unpopularity is having on the country’s political landscape. Is it also dragging down his party’s standing with the multiracial coalition of voters they won over in 2024? And is that discontent causing those voters, particularly young voters and voters of color, to desert him?We now have some more data to help us discern the answer. Trump’s economic approval and overall ratings have fallen: They’ve slid by 7 points since early March and by 6 points since early February, respectively.But the Republican Party has now mostly erased an important Democratic advantage: When Quinnipiac University asked voters recently which party cares more for “the needs and problems of people like you,” Republicans and Democrats were effectively tied.That’s a major break from history. For most of the last 20 years, Democrats have led on this question by double digits.What does this have to do with tariffs? And is this closed gap the result of something Trump — and Republicans — are doing right? Or is it something Democrats are messing up?The data paints a nuanced picture. While there are warning signs for Trump that tariffs might worsen his party’s standing with the public in general, there are also hints of resilient trust despite the chaos. Many still see Trump and the GOP as being the party better fitted to advocate for the working class. There’s also encouraging news for Democrats seeking to capitalize on the public’s economic discontent — and a warning for just how poor their standing with the electorate remains.Here are three ways to view this data; together, they show the complexity of this moment.Approach 1: Resilient trust in TrumpCampaigns, and how their winner ran their race, matter. Trump spent much of the 2024 cycle casting himself as the change candidate who would be able to get inflation under control, boost economic growth, and, specifically, return manufacturing jobs to the US. That pledge was what many post-election surveys of voters suggest got him elected.And, it appears, a good number of Americans who voted for Trump still trust that he is trying to make good on that, or are willing to give him the benefit of the doubt.The overwhelming majority of Republicans still approve of Trump — 86 percent, according to Quinnipiac’s poll — while nearly 4 in 10 independents continue to support his job performance. That’s not too far off from the levels of support Trump got in November (he split independents’ votes evenly with Kamala Harris). That small difference in Republican and independent support from November to today suggests drastic defections aren’t happening yet.At the same time, the full effects of his tariff and trade policy haven’t been felt yet. As tumultuous as the stock market’s performance has been over the last few weeks, it’s not the public’s top concern at this point: Just 17 percent of respondents say that the Dow’s performance is their top economic issue, compared to 47 percent who say so about the price of food and goods or the 20 percent who cite the cost of housing and rent. And most importantly, there’s a mixed set of opinions on the effect of tariffs. In the short term, the Quinnipiac survey finds, voters overwhelmingly think that Trump’s tariffs will have a negative impact on the national economy.But in the long term, opinions are more evenly split on the tariffs’ effects: 41 percent of voters think they’ll help the economy, compared to 53 percent who think they will hurt. Comparing how Republicans and independents feel about tariffs in the short versus long term suggests that a good number of voters are buying Trump and his allies’ case for tariffs. Republicans, for example, are split nearly evenly on whether tariffs will help or hurt in the short term. But they overwhelmingly think they will help in the long run. A similar dynamic is at play with independents: The share who think tariffs will help in the long run (35 percent) is nearly twice as large as the share who think they will help in the short term (19 percent).Still, these opinions may change drastically if the economic fallout of an all-out trade war with China, sinking stocks, and a perplexing bond market ends up unfolding.Approach 2: Trump-specific blame is distinct from the GOP brandBut what do “Trump’s tariffs” mean for the rest of the Republican Party?The polling suggests that the public might be differentiating between Trump and his party. That is to say, blaming the president for economic conditions and unpopular policy decisions, while viewing the Republican Party’s brand much more positively, independent of what Trump is up to.One of the side effects of Trump’s campaigning and 2024 victory was to help solidify the Republican Party’s association with the working class — and to hold the overwhelming support of non-college-educated voters since 2016.The Quinnipiac poll asks about the Republican Party’s brand, and traditionally the question has been taken to represent which party is benefiting from populist, everyday citizen support — in other words, who has the support of the working-class majority of America?CNN’s Harry Enten, who first flagged this shift in sentiment, contextualizes this through a breakdown in the Democratic vs Republican margin of support in polling from voters with and without college degrees. Since 2017, Democrats’ support among the non-college-educated voters has reversed. They went from having a seven-point advantage over the GOP to a 9-point deficit. Meanwhile, their support among college-educated voters has remained a steady 18-point edge.And despite Trump’s overall unpopularity and falling support on a range of policy issues, on the generic congressional ballot, both parties are essentially tied. According to Enten’s analysis, Congressional Democrats currently hold a 1-point advantage in national polling, compared to a tied environment in November 2024, and a 7-point advantage at this point in 2017.Trump’s unpopularity may continue to trickle down to the congressional and state level, but for now, voters seem to be thinking differently about Trump versus the two major parties.Approach 3: Democrats have fumbled the ballThese Republican improvements also suggest Democratic failures, specifically with their branding with these voters. Digging into the polling again brings forth some other noteworthy dynamics: The tie in who the public sees as the party that better represents their interests is actually a three-way split. Thirty-three percent of voters say it’s the GOP, 33 percent say it’s the Democrats, and 31 percent say neither party. That 31 percent is primarily made up of disaffected independents (46 percent of independents feel like neither party represents them).But there’s a significant share of self-identified Democrats who feel that way too: 22 percent, probably due to the party’s base feeling disillusioned and angry at their own party leaders for not doing more to resist or stand up to Trump and the GOP.Contributing to this Democratic dissatisfaction is the party’s jumbled response to Trump’s tariffs and the week of chaotic developments. Elected Democrats found themselves scrambled as they tried to come up with a unified countermessage: Some endorsed tariffs, some criticized Trump for imposing tariffs on allies, some criticized Republicans for profiting off the stock market chaos, and some just remained silent.Chief among the reasons for this splintering was the fact that the party is still trying to figure out how to reclaim the mantle of fighting for the working class, how to respond to Trump’s pitch on manufacturing jobs and protectionism, and how much to repudiate their neoliberal, free trade identity since the 1990s.So while Trump is crashing his popularity and potentially stands to take down the Republican Party ahead of midterms, there’s not much Democrats are doing yet to take advantage of that spiral.There’s still more to comeAs Democrats figure out how and what to say to eventually exploit Trump’s spiral, they have some breathing room. Their gamble of letting Trump and the GOP take themselves down seems to be paying off: Trump is recording even more negative marks on the economy and trade with every passing week. The latest CBS/YouGov tracking poll found Trump’s approval reaching a new low for his second term: He’s 6 points underwater, a steady slide since early February. And more than half the nation thinks the economy is getting worse, up 11 points from November 2024.So Democrats have some reason for hope. The president’s sliding popularity suggests that his Biden-era gains among economic-focused voters may be short-lived.Another high-quality poll, from Echelon Insights, found signs that congressional Democrats are making progress on other economic issues. Republicans have traditionally enjoyed a large advantage among voters asked which party can be trusted with “jobs and the economy” or “inflation and the cost of living.” Now, the GOP and Democrats are essentially tied.See More:

GTA 6 might be all about how a life of crime doesn't pay (or does), but Florida cops have taken the game's first trailer and used it to show off a seized muscle carTech10:46, 17 Apr 2025Expect Vice City to be packed with detail(Image: Rockstar)While fans are planning launch parties and one last ride in GTA 5 for the eventual release date of Grand Theft Auto 6, it turns out the police are just as excited to be playing.Article continues belowUntil we hear anything from Rockstar Games about a delay, we're still expecting it this year (maybe in November), and one Highway Patrol unit is ready to race to get started.‌The Florida Highway Patrol recently uploaded a video via Nick OFF Duty that showcases a a Chevy Corvette C8, which was seized from a drug dealer before being kitted out for patrol.Why are we telling you this? Because the video draws comparisons to GTA 6 with the now-legendary first trailer being featured.Article continues belowAt the start of the video, the car rolls to a stop while the passenger watches the first (and only) GTA 6 trailer.The game will be set in the fictional state of Leonida, which is intended as a version of Florida.“Hey man, I can’t wait till this drops," the passenger says.‌“Why wait?” the driver responds. “We can do this right now. Ain’t nobody catching us in this thing.”We admit, it's very cringy, but it shows just how widespread GTA 6 fever has become.Will GTA 6 make 2025 after all?‌The video goes on to explain that the car was seized from a criminal during an operation with the Drug Enforcement Agency Task Force, and has been upgraded so it's ready for patrol.“The Florida Highway Patrol is ready for GTA 6 as it reveals for the first time to the world its brand new Chevy Corvette C8 fully outfitted for patrol,” the video's description reads.Article continues below"How mad is that drug dealer seeing his old car being used as a police vehicle," one comment reads, while another jokes that the Corvette's driver "clocks into work with a smile on his face every day now".The car will apparently be used for promoting safe driving, and it's certainly eye-catching.For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters.‌‌‌

New Nintendo Switch 2 small print limits cloud saves and removes VRR support Michael Beckwith Published April 17, 2025 10:39am Updated April 17, 2025 10:39am Lose your Switch 2 and you can kiss your Donkey Kong Bananza save data goodbye (YouTube) As well as excluding certain Switch 2 games from the cloud save feature, Nintendo has updated its website to remove mentions of VRR support. Ever since the initial hype of the Nintendo Switch 2 showcase, Nintendo has been undercutting itself with subsequent details; ones that have had to be dragged out of the company or uncovered elsewhere. There was rampant confusion over whether the physical versions of Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games would actually have the full game on the cartridge, with Nintendo only recently confirming with UK and Australian outlets that this will be the case (although American and Japan has still not mentioned the issue). Speaking of Switch 2 Editions, the already pricey port of The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild is already known not to include any of the DLC. And now, more uncovered small print has soured the deal even further. As spotted on Nintendo’s own website, it appears certain Switch 2 games won’t be compatible with Nintendo’s cloud save feature. This allows players to back up their save files, which can then be downloaded should their console be lost or broken. At first, it seemed this only applied to Switch 2 Editions, with listings for Breath Of The Wild, its sequel Tears Of The Kingdom, and Super Mario Party Jamboree all having the following small print: ‘This software does not support the Nintendo Switch Online paid membership’s Save Data Cloud backup feature.’ There seems to be no consistency though, as the Switch 2 Editions of Metroid Prime 4 and Kirby And The Forgotten Land do work with cloud saves, but Donkey Kong Bananza, which is only on Switch 2, does not. There’s no clear explanation for why Donkey Kong Bananza lacks cloud save support or why only some Switch 2 Edition games are excluded, especially when those three examples have cloud save support on the Switch 1. The cloud save feature is already used inconsistently on the original Switch. Certain Switch 1 games also aren’t compatible with the cloud save feature, including Animal Crossing: New Horizons and all the Pokémon games. However, those examples at least have alternatives. Nintendo set up a separate process for backing up island save data for Animal Crossing, while Pokémon players can use the Pokémon Home service for storing and transferring pokémon. Why some games don’t work with the feature, which is standard on Xbox and PlayStation, is a mystery and especially unfortunate for the two Zelda titles, which are the very last games you’d want to lose your save data for – as many play them for hundreds of hours in total. More Trending On a similar note, Nintendo has updated its websites to remove any mention of VRR (variable refresh rate) support for playing Switch 2 games on a compatible TV, suggesting VRR will only be possible while in handheld mode. Curiously, while this applies to Nintendo’s websites for the US, Canada, and Japan, we checked the Nintendo UK website, and it still reads, ‘The system also supports HDR, VRR, and frame rates up to 120 fps on compatible TVs.’ Whatever the case, this and the cloud save small print are further examples of Nintendo not thoroughly explaining certain aspects of the Switch 2 and releasing different information in different countries. More than two weeks after the Direct we still don’t know the price of many Switch 2 games or the price of upgrades, despite that information having been available in the US and Japan since the start. In case the UK website is updated, this is what it says at the time of writing (Nintendo) Email gamecentral@metro.co.uk, leave a comment below, follow us on Twitter, and sign-up to our newsletter. To submit Inbox letters and Reader’s Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use our Submit Stuff page here. For more stories like this, check our Gaming page. GameCentral Sign up for exclusive analysis, latest releases, and bonus community content. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Your information will be used in line with our Privacy Policy

BIVAK Studio Designs the Hungarian Architecture Center and MuseumSave this picture!Hungarian Architecture Center and Museum Design. Image Courtesy of BIVAK StudioThe Hungarian Architecture Center and Museum, designed by BIVAK Studio in collaboration with Tér és Forma Szeged Építéstervező Ltd., has received its building permit, paving the way for construction to begin. Located at the corner of Városligeti Fasor and Bajza Street in Budapest, Hungary, the project aims to establish a cultural and professional hub within an urban context. The proposal was selected as the winning entry in an international two-round open design competition, organized by the Hungarian Academy of Arts, held in December 2023. The development involves the construction of a new main building, the renovation of two turn-of-the-century heritage villas, the modernization of two enclosed office buildings, and the creation of an open urban park. According to the design team, approximately 75% of the above-ground built area will consist of reused or renovated structures. This approach emphasizes the reuse of existing architectural elements while introducing new interventions to support the institution's functions. Save this picture!The massing of the new main building draws on the form of traditional rural structures, such as barns and granaries. Its overall scale is consistent with nearby villas and former sanatoriums along Városligeti Fasor, while the building's silhouette and materiality distinguish it from the surrounding structures. A prominent feature of the design is the nearly 3,000-square-meter glazed ceramic façade, developed through a year-long collaboration between artisans and programmers. Combining manual craftsmanship with digital design and production techniques, the material features a crystal-glazed surface with a subtle gradient, intended to express the interplay between traditional and technological methods. Related Article BIG Unveils Timber-Structured Design for the New Hungarian Natural History Museum in Debrecen Beneath the roof structure, the interior is organized around a central exhibition core, with a series of interconnected spaces defined by varying ceiling heights. The program includes public amenities such as a café, a museum shop, a "spacebox," and an architectural marketplace. In addition to exhibition areas, the center will accommodate functions such as collections management, heritage conservation research, and a range of professional and educational programs. These will include conferences, workshops, and architecture camps, aiming to serve both specialists and visitors with a broader interest in the built environment. The project emphasizes that "Architecture is for everyone," and seeks to establish an accessible and engaging environment, positioned as an integrated part of the city.Save this picture!In recent similar news, BIG, Bjarke Ingels Group, has been selected to design the new Hungarian Natural History Museum in Debrecen. Also, the finalists for the News Kistefos Museum Gallery competition have been revealed. The finalists include Kengo Kuma, Lina Ghotmeh, and Snøhetta. The New Museum Expansion by OMA, set to open in Fall 2025, is also another anticipated museum project. Image gallerySee allShow less About this authorReyyan DoganAuthor••• Cite: Reyyan Dogan. "BIVAK Studio Designs the Hungarian Architecture Center and Museum" 17 Apr 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1029204/bivak-studio-designs-the-hungarian-architecture-center-and-museum&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save世界上最受欢迎的建筑网站现已推出你的母语版本!想浏览ArchDaily中国吗?是否 You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream

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⇨ Hard Surface sculpting course: https://www.blendersecrets.org Alphas are black and white height maps that can be used as Sculpt brushes in Blender. Normally they need to fit within the circular brush radius. If they have parts that fall outside of this circle, those parts will not be used in the brush. To solve this, go to the texture options of the brush tool panel. Increase the size x and size y values to slightly above 1, for example to 1.1. Now the alpha texture falls within the brush radius. Just don't set the size value too high as that'll shrink the brush. Alternatively, you could set mapping to stencil and then you can use the entire alpha texture as well. But I think that method is more useful for organic models.

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Nature, Published online: 16 April 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-01046-7Neutron-scattering experiments have revealed a predicted high-pressure phase of ice called ‘plastic ice VII’, in which molecules form crystals, as they do in normal ice, but rotate as in liquid water. These data highlight the role of hydrogen dynamics in defining exotic ice phases and could have implications for the geodynamics of icy planets.

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