After years of ominous headlines about the world's shrinking birth rates, there's a bright spot. The US birth rate slightly increased in 2024, according to preliminary data from the CDC.TheBrady Hamilton, the lead author of the report, told Business Insider that the stats are a continuation of the trends of the last three decades. Women in their late 20s to early 40s are having more kids, while those in their teens and early 20s are having fewer. These numbers "support the contention that women are having children at later points in their lives," he said.Millennial moms are leading the wayWhile millennials are having fewer kids compared to past generations, they're still having more kids than Gen Zers. In 2024,oldest of Gen Zers).Emily Oster, the founder of ParentData.org, a bestselling author, and a professor of economics at Brown University, told BI that the CDC's data points to two large trends.One is that people are choosing to have kids later: fertility peaks in your early 20s, yet women in those age groups have been having fewer kids since the 1990s.At the same time, medical developments give people more control over when they have kids, if at all, Oster said.Teenage births continue to decline, dropping 3% since 2023, as birth control access increased. IVF allows women to conceive well into their 40s.Young people need more time to feel financially ready for kids Moms in their early 20s are having fewer kids compared to older parents. Jordi Salas/Getty Images Not everyone feels ready to have kids before their 30s and 40s."People are just taking longer to get to the place in their life when they think they want to have children," Sarah Hayford, a professor of sociology and director of the Institute for Population Research at The Ohio State University, told BI.Millennial and Gen Z parents need more time to feel financially secure enough to start families compared to past generations.Some are staying in school longer to land higher-paying jobs and afford the homes they want."What we see is people postponing births early on and then sort of catching up later on," she said.Trump is on a mission to get more American babiesDespite the uptick in births, the Trump administration is on a mission to boost the birth rate, from "menstrual cycle classes" to giving $5,000 in cash to parents after delivery. Many Americans want more kids than they have. The challenge is getting parents to actually have more.Hayford said other wealthy countries, like Japan and South Korea, have introduced policies in the hopes of increasing their birth rates, like four-day work weeks and bonuses for men who reverse their vasectomies."None of them have been super successful," she said. While baby bonuses can have some impact, "they have to be really big," and even then, they have a modest influence on birth rates. She said Trump's proposed $5,000 would be under the average cost of delivery in the US, which is around $13,000 before insurance kicks in.Other policy proposals often mentioned by parents, like lowering childcare costs or lengthening paid parental leave, aren't guaranteed to significantly raise birth rates: Some Scandinavian countries with better childcare support than the US are also experiencing birth declines."I don't think we know what it would take to get a bunch of 26-year-olds to want to have three kids," Oster said. "I'm not sure we have the answer to that."

MASONPRINCE Flagship Store / TOMO DESIGNSave this picture!© FREE WILL PHOTOGRAPHYStore, Interior Design•Shenzhen, China Architects: TOMO DESIGN Area Area of this architecture project Area:  900 m² Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2025 Photographs Photographs:FREE WILL PHOTOGRAPHYMore SpecsLess Specs Save this picture! Text description provided by the architects. Embracing the structural beauty of contemporary architecture, the design of MASONPRINCE Shenzhen envisions a sudden 'ignition' of dormant energy, bluring the lines between retro sports and workspace. For the first time, the store's facade design reflects an avant-garde spirit rooted in simplicity and purity while forging a dialogue between the architectural space and the brand's "Classless Fashion Collective" concept, with exposed granite cladding harmonizing effortlessly with the architectural textures of UpperHills.Save this picture!The overall spatial design embraces minimalism, using fluid lines and a pure color palette to create a structured framework for a "sporting event." Following the principle of "less is more," every detail is crafted to resonate deeply. Drawing from Bauhaus architectural language, the design balances simplicity with geometry, crafting a distinctive space that seamlessly integrates retro charm, modern aesthetics, and athletic spirit.Save this picture!Save this picture!The retro grid ceiling and warm brown wood-texture walls transport visitors to an office in the last century. A clothing folding table, adorned with a vintage horn speaker and the number "1," displays a fun remix of workplace and sports arena elements, simultaneously resembling a scoring table and an office desk. Nearby, barbells become clothing rails—a surprising, rebellious design that breaks conventions.Save this picture!Save this picture!At the heart of the first floor, a conceptual fusion unfolds—a micro running track seamlessly intertwines with a swimming pool and office elements. This centerpiece is envisioned as a fast-paced racetrack, a sleek poolside platform, and an office desk for deep contemplation. The track's flowing curves encircle an illusory "Pool of Trace," resembling the fleeting, almost imperceptible traces left behind by rapid motion. The miniature running track, envisioned as the "Trace of Micro-Run" presents a unique interpretation of sports and aesthetics.Save this picture!Save this picture!Upon reaching the second floor, the "All-Powerful Sports System" seamlessly intertwines retro and modern aesthetics, forming an inclusive "Office Arena". The stability of a bowling alley, the agility of a table tennis court, and the grace of a gymnastics arena—these athletic elements undergo profound deconstruction and reinterpretation, ultimately blending with retro office aesthetics in a bold yet harmonious manner. Turning toward the terrace, a surreal table tennis racket comes into view - like a giant bat springing from a childhood dream, delivering a dual sensory experience of visual wonder and boundless imagination. Like a bold "intrusion" into the built environment, it redefines the boundaries of spatial narrative.Save this picture!Save this picture!The mirrored "Ping Pong Table" with its sleek, fluid lines defining the structured contours of the oversized rackets, symbolizing the bursts of creativity in workplace. It is not merely a display fixture but a work of art. Returning to the birthplace of MASONPRINCE, Shenzhen, the project ignites the brand's sparks into a blazing fire. Rooted in the brand's "Classless Fashion Collective" philosophy, the design fosters a dialogue with Shenzhen's boundary-free fashion community, conveying MASONPRINCE's signature avant-garde vision and attitude.Save this picture!Save this picture! Project gallerySee allShow less Project locationAddress:Shenzhen, ChinaLocation to be used only as a reference. It could indicate city/country but not exact address.About this officeTOMO DESIGNOffice••• Published on April 23, 2025Cite: "MASONPRINCE Flagship Store / TOMO DESIGN" 23 Apr 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1029259/masonprince-flagship-store-tomo-design&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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Over 70 Oblivion Remastered Mods Released 11 Hours After Game's Launch, Although Bethesda Said "Mods Are Not Supported"The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has been released, with its trailer garnering nearly 1.9 million views in just 11 hours. The topic of mods has also emerged, as they are a part of the original 2006 RPG. And Bethesda has provided official tools like the Oblivion Construction Set to support modding for the original game. However, the company said that mods are not supported for the remastered. Despite this stance, the modders have managed to create and publish them. The number of available mods on Nexus has been growing fast, with 72 available right now. Read more: https://80.lv/articles/over-70-oblivion-remastered-mods-released-11-hours-after-game-s-launch-although-bethesda-said-mods-are-not-supported/

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Apple on Monday rolled out the iOS 18.5 Developer Beta 3 update to developers and beta testers. In line with the previous iterations, it arrives as a minor update for the iPhone with similar features in tow. Alongside, it bundles fixes for a bug that caused black screen to appear on the new Apple Vision Pro app in some cases, alongside other known issues. Shortly after, Apple also released the iOS 18.5 Public Beta 2 update with a handful of changes compared to the publicly available iOS 18.4.1 version.iOS 18.5 Developer Beta 3 and Public Beta 2 Updates: What's NewAs per Apple, both iOS 18.5 Developer Beta 3 and Public Beta 2 updates carry similar changes to the Developer Beta 1 update which Apple released earlier this month. There's a new option for toggling Contact Photos right from the Mail app's UI, by tapping the three-dot option from the top-right corner of the screen. While the same functionality was previously available via the Settings app, the update adds a new shortcut in the Mail app too.Users can also turn off Group by Sender, categories, and AI priority messages options in the app by invoking the same three-dot menu. There are visual enhancements to the AppleCare and Warranty Coverage page and a new banner for AppleCare coverage now appears in the Settings app. It enables them to learn more about the coverage they've purchased by tapping the link. Apple says iPhone users can also manage their AppleCare plan by heading over to their Apple Account and selecting a device from the device list.Alongside the features, there are a handful of bug fixes too. As per the Cupertino-based tech giant, the latest updates bring a fix for an issue affecting the Apple Vision Pro app that caused it to launch with a black screen when downloaded from the App Store. They also fix a previously existing issue where the availability of C APIs, which provide direct access to system resources and hardware functionalities within the hvf framework, was not being properly checked.Another bug that was previously discovered and rectified was related to the StoreKit, a framework used by developers to provide features and services for their apps and in-app purchases via the App Store. It resulted in the isEligibleForIntroOffer(for:) function returning false if the user was not signed in on the device in the StoreKit. Although the aforementioned issues were resolved with the iOS 18.5 Developer Beta 1, the latest Developer Beta 3 and Public Beta 2 updates fix it on devices still affected by them. The updates also highlight a new bug. Apple says it is aware of an issue which might cause failure when requesting Siri to play a song in Apple Music across multiple platforms. For the latest tech news and reviews, follow Gadgets 360 on X, Facebook, WhatsApp, Threads and Google News. For the latest videos on gadgets and tech, subscribe to our YouTube channel. If you want to know everything about top influencers, follow our in-house Who'sThat360 on Instagram and YouTube. Further reading: iOS 18.5 Developer Beta 3, iOS 18.5 Developer Beta 3 Features, iOS 18.5, Apple, IPhone, iOS 18, Siri Shaurya Tomer Shaurya Tomer is a Sub Editor at Gadgets 360 with 2 years of experience across a diverse spectrum of topics. With a particular focus on smartphones, gadgets and the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), he often likes to explore the industry's intricacies and innovations – whether dissecting the latest smartphone release or exploring the ethical implications of AI advancements. In his free time, he often embarks on impromptu road trips to unwind, recharge, and ...More

Photo Credit: Meta Platforms Edits App lets creators edit and export videos without any watermark Highlights Creators can capture up to 10-minute 1080p videos on Edits AI image animation can turn still images into dynamic videos The Edits app is available on both Android and iOS platforms Advertisement Instagram rolled out the Edits app to the public on Tuesday, nearly three months after it was first announced. It is a mobile video editing solution which brings a suite of creative tools such as high quality video capture, keyframing, automatic captions, and camera settings for resolution, frame rate and dynamic range. Instagram says Edits users can leverage artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to edit their videos with even more creativity, using features such as AI image animation and other effects. The app is available on both iOS and Android.Edits App FeaturesMeta Platforms, the parent company of both Instagram and Edits, says that the new app is aimed at helping creators express themselves better on any platform, rather than being limited to Facebook and Instagram. It is claimed to simplify the video editing process by letting them capture high-quality footage and offering quick editing tools.Creators can adjust their camera settings for frame rate, resolution, and dynamic range. They can capture up to 10-minute videos in higher quality compared to Instagram. As per the platform, it offers quick access to tools such as touch up, one-tap green screen, the music catalogue, timer and countdown.On Edits, the keyframing feature enables you to pinpoint the exact moments to animate the position, rotation, and scale of the clips. You can also turn still images into videos, leveraging the AI image animation feature. Apart from that, the app also lets users change their backgrounds with a green screen or add a video overlay. There is a wide range of typefaces, sound and voice effects, filters, stickers, and other elements available. The app is said to enhance the audio by removing background noise and bundle automatically generated, customisable captions along with it. There's also an Ideas tab which acts as a hub for keeping all the ideas and that pop into your head at once place.Videos created with Edits can be quickly shared on Meta's apps such as Facebook and Instagram. Alternatively, creators can export the videos and post them on other platforms without a watermark. It is also said to come with a live insights dashboard which provides a breakdown of engagement for followers and non-followers, along with metrics such as skip rate. Initially announced for iOS, the app is now available for download via the App Store and the Google Play Store. For the latest tech news and reviews, follow Gadgets 360 on X, Facebook, WhatsApp, Threads and Google News. For the latest videos on gadgets and tech, subscribe to our YouTube channel. If you want to know everything about top influencers, follow our in-house Who'sThat360 on Instagram and YouTube. Further reading: Edits, Edits app, Edits app features, Instagram, Instagram Edits app, Meta Platforms Shaurya Tomer Shaurya Tomer is a Sub Editor at Gadgets 360 with 2 years of experience across a diverse spectrum of topics. With a particular focus on smartphones, gadgets and the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), he often likes to explore the industry's intricacies and innovations – whether dissecting the latest smartphone release or exploring the ethical implications of AI advancements. In his free time, he often embarks on impromptu road trips to unwind, recharge, and ...More Related Stories