Renovations and adaptive reuse continue to be key trends in contemporary architecture. Here, Dezeen editor-at-large Amy Frearson names 10 that exceeded expectations in 2024, including a museum with rotating walls and a plant-covered shopping centre.Photo by Juliusz Sokoowski (also top)Plato Contemporary Art Gallery, Czech Republic, by KWK PromesOne of the most ambitious refurbishments of the year saw architect Robert Konieczny and his Poland-based studio, KWK Promes, convert an abandoned 19th-century slaughterhouse into a major new art museum.The building is located in the northern Czech city of Ostrava and boasts six rotating concrete walls. Matching the form of the original architecture, these allow the exhibition galleries to open up to the surroundings.Find out more about Plato Contemporary Art GalleryPhoto by Zhang ChaoNantou Hybrid Building, China, by UrbanusOne of the winners from Dezeen Awards 2024, this project has breathed new life into five adjoining buildings in the heart of Nantou Old Town in Shenzhen.Featuring a series of colourful additions, including playful rooftop extensions and a new exterior staircase, the now-combined blocks accommodate shops on the ground floor and apartments upstairs.Find out more about Nantou Hybrid Building Photo by Nigel YoungTransamerica Pyramid, USA, by Foster + PartnersThe modernist Transamerica Pyramid skyscraper in San Francisco was one of the most high-profile renovations completed in 2024, led by developer SHVO and overseen by architecture studio Foster + Partners.The revamp of the 260-metre-high tower included an overhaul of the lobby and amenities,giving greater presence to the building's cross-braced concrete structure and improving visual connection with the streetscape.Find out more about Transamerica Pyramid Photo by Vladimir de Mollerat du JeuEugnie Brazier, France, Vurpas ArchitectesProving that renovations are possible for education buildings, this clever adaptive reuse project converted a former wholesale market in Lyon into a primary school and nursery.Vurpas Architectes updated theconcrete-framed 1960s building with perforated brickwork and floor-to-ceiling windows, creating classroom spaces that fit neatly within the original structural grid.Find out more about Eugnie Brazier Photo by Alan WilliamsKunstsilo, Norway, by Mestres Wge Arquitectes, BAX and Mendoza PartidaNorway's latest major cultural offering, the Kunstsilo art museum in Kristiansand, provided one of the most impressive building transformations on Dezeen this year.Home to the world's largest collection of contemporary Nordic art, the museum occupies a huge former grain silo building. The design a collaboration between Mestres Wge Arquitectes,BAXandMendoza Partida involved carving out part of the 37-metre-high structure to create a "basilica-like" atrium.Find out more about Kunstsilo Photo by HGEschCalwer Passage, Germany, by Ingenhoven AssociatesPlants are the focal point in this overhaul of a shopping centre and office block in Stuttgart, designed by Ingenhoven Associates.Above the heritage-protected, glass-vaulted shopping arcade, the old upper levels were replaced with six new floors of offices and apartments. These are fronted by balconies incorporating a "natural curtain" of trailing plants, while the roof is a terrace lined by trees.Find out more about Calwer Passage Photo by Anne HoltropSiyadi Pearl Museum and Mosque, Bahrain, by Studio Anne HoltropThe relationship between old and new is carefully highlighted in this renovation designed by Bahrain-based Dutch architect Anne Holtrop in the city of Muharraq.Tasked with refreshing two buildings, a museum dedicated to the region's pearling history and an adjoining mosque, Holtrop's studio developed a textured plastering technique that differentiates between existing and new walls.Find out more about Siyadi Pearl Museum Photo by Leandro BulzzanoSanta Tere Espacio, Mexico, by Oficina de Diseo Colaborativo and Atelier TBDArchitecture studios Oficina de Diseo Collaborativo and Atelier TBD are behind one of the most colourful renovations on Dezeen this year, a cultural venue for a neighbourhood in the Mexican city of San Miguel de Allende.Designed with interiors studio Maye Colab, the project converted a former residence. Its six rooms now boast blue-framed glazing, glossy red tiles and yellow walls, based on hues found during the construction.Find out more about Santa Tere Espacio Photo by Arch-Exist PhotographyWeishan Chongzheng Academy Bookstore, China, by Trace Architecture OfficeThis renovation by Beijing-based Trace Architecture Office converted the former Weishan Chongzheng Academy in Yunnan, a building with a 500-year history, into a new venue for bookseller Librairie Avant-Garde.A new cast-concrete building adds an auditorium and sunken bookstore, while two mesh-wrapped "book galleries" playfully intersect with the existing timber-framed structures.Find out more about Weishan Chongzheng Academy Bookstore Photo by Finbarr FallonNew Bahru, Singapore, by FARM and Nice Projects"Modern tropical" architectural details are celebrated in this refurbishment of a former school building, designed by Singapore studios FARM and Nice Projects.The building's future looked uncertain after the school moved out in 2013, but it is now home to various shops, restaurants, and wellness and culture spaces. Serviced apartments also feature, along with a playground that replaced a former car park.Find out more about New Bahru The post The top 10 building renovations of 2024 appeared first on Dezeen.

Architecture studio MAD Architects has unveiled a round pavilion topped with a distinctive roof called The Never Hut in Foshan, China.Created for The Guangdong Nanhai Land Art Festival, the round hut in the village of Yanqiao sits alongside a river on the site of a school's former playground.MAD Architect has unveiled the Never Hut in FoshanFor the pavilion, MAD Architects aimed to pay "tribute to the collective childhood memories" and channel the site's history to create a playful structure that would be a community asset."This project is about capturing the freedom and wonder of childhood while providing a space for the community to gather, reflect, and imagine what lies ahead," said MAD Architects founder Ma Yansong. "The Never Hut is a celebration of imagination and community a space where childhood memories find a new home."The hut is topped with a "flying saucer-shaped" roofThe structure has a simple form with a bright pink, enclosed central space that acts as a servery,surrounded by an open area for sitting or gathering.It is topped with a "flying saucer-shaped" roof that is supported on a ring of steel columns.Read: Ten projects by MAD Architects with distinctive sculptural formsBright yellow steps lead up to the raised platform, while a trio of colourful discs made from local fishing nets protrude from the top of the structure.The pavilion follows MAD Architects' previous installation in Nanhai District named Timeless Beacon.An open seating area surrounds the central standFounded in 2004 by Yansong, MAD Architects is one of China's best-known architecture studios.Recent projects by the studio include a residential building in Denver with a "cracked open" facade and a giant bubble added to a century-old Japanese house. We recently rounded up 10 projects by the studio with distinctive sculptural forms.The photography is by Tian Fangfang and Zhu Yumeng.The post MAD Architects unveils "flying saucer-shaped" hut appeared first on Dezeen.

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Modern data programming involves working with large-scale datasets, both structured and unstructured, to derive actionable insights. Traditional data processing tools often struggle with the demands of advanced analytics, particularly when tasks extend beyond simple queries to include semantic understanding, ranking, and clustering. While systems like Pandas or SQL-based tools handle relational data well, they face challenges in integrating AI-driven, context-aware processing. Tasks such as summarizing Arxiv papers or fact-checking claims against extensive databases require sophisticated reasoning capabilities. Moreover, these systems often lack the abstractions needed to streamline workflows, leaving developers to create complex pipelines manually. This leads to inefficiencies, high computational costs, and a steep learning curve for users without a strong AI programming background.Stanford and Berkeley researchers have introduced LOTUS 1.0.0: an advanced version of LOTUS (LLMs Over Tables of Unstructured and Structured Data), an open-source query engine designed to address these challenges. LOTUS simplifies programming with a Pandas-like interface, making it accessible to users familiar with standard data manipulation libraries. More importantly, now the research team introduces a set of semantic operatorsdeclarative programming constructs such as filters, joins, and aggregationsthat use natural language expressions to define transformations. These operators enable users to express complex queries intuitively while the systems backend optimizes execution plans, significantly improving performance and efficiency.Technical Insights and BenefitsLOTUS is built around the innovative use of semantic operators, which extend the relational model with AI-driven reasoning capabilities. Key examples include:Semantic Filters: Allow users to filter rows based on natural language conditions, such as identifying articles that claim advancements in AI.Semantic Joins: Facilitate the combination of datasets using context-aware matching criteria.Semantic Aggregations: Enable summarization tasks that condense large datasets into actionable insights.These operators leverage large language models (LLMs) and lightweight proxy models to ensure both accuracy and efficiency. LOTUS incorporates optimization techniques, such as model cascades and semantic indexing, to reduce computational costs while maintaining high-quality results. For instance, semantic filters achieve precision and recall targets with probabilistic guarantees, balancing computational efficiency with output reliability.The system supports both structured and unstructured data, making it versatile for applications involving tabular datasets, free-form text, and even images. By abstracting the complexities of algorithmic choices and context limitations, LOTUS provides a user-friendly yet powerful framework for building AI-enhanced pipelines.Results and Real-World ApplicationsLOTUS has proven its effectiveness across various use cases:Fact-Checking: On the FEVER dataset, a LOTUS pipeline written in under 50 lines of code achieved 91% accuracy, surpassing state-of-the-art baselines like FacTool by 10 percentage points. Additionally, LOTUS reduced execution time by up to 28 times.Extreme Multi-Label Classification: For biomedical text classification on the BioDEX dataset, LOTUS semantic join operator reproduced state-of-the-art results with significantly lower execution time compared to naive approaches.Search and Ranking: LOTUS semantic top-k operator demonstrated superior ranking capabilities on datasets like SciFact and CIFAR-bench, achieving higher quality while offering faster execution than traditional ranking methods.Image Processing: LOTUS has extended support to image datasets, enabling tasks like generating themed memes by processing semantic attributes of images.These results highlight LOTUS ability to combine expressiveness with performance, simplifying development while delivering impactful results.ConclusionThe latest version of LOTUS offers a fresh approach to data programming by combining natural language-based queries with AI-driven optimizations. By enabling developers to construct complex pipelines in just a few lines of code, LOTUS makes advanced analytics more accessible while enhancing productivity and efficiency. As an open-source project, LOTUS encourages community collaboration, ensuring ongoing enhancements and broader applicability. For users seeking to maximize the potential of their data, LOTUS provides a practical and efficient solution.Check out the Paper and GitHub Page. All credit for this research goes to the researchers of this project. Also,dont forget to follow us onTwitter and join ourTelegram Channel andLinkedIn Group. Dont Forget to join our60k+ ML SubReddit. Asif RazzaqAsif Razzaq is the CEO of Marktechpost Media Inc.. As a visionary entrepreneur and engineer, Asif is committed to harnessing the potential of Artificial Intelligence for social good. His most recent endeavor is the launch of an Artificial Intelligence Media Platform, Marktechpost, which stands out for its in-depth coverage of machine learning and deep learning news that is both technically sound and easily understandable by a wide audience. The platform boasts of over 2 million monthly views, illustrating its popularity among audiences. [Download] Evaluation of Large Language Model Vulnerabilities Report (Promoted)

Note: this is a spoiler-free advance review of Marvels What If? Season 3, Episode 1, which premieres on Disney+ on Sunday, December 22.The second season of Marvels What If? was truly a mixed bag, suffering from an overemphasis on Hayley Atwells Agent Carter and a season finale payoff that felt underwhelming at best. Fortunately, Season 3 starts off by giving us exactly whats needed - a strong palate cleanser. Its hard to go wrong with the giant mecha vs. kaiju formula.Dubbed "What If... the Hulk Fought the Mech Avengers?", the premiere takes place in a world where Hulks attempt to cure himself of his gamma affliction has major unintended consequences for humanity. Borrowing liberally from franchises like Godzilla, Pacific Rim, and Voltron, this episode ups the scope of the series considerably and allows for some truly titanic battles between radioactive super-monsters and Avengers piloting giant robo-suits. The series has always been devoted to showing us situations and plot twists that could never happen in the regular MCU. Sometimes it succeeds more than others, but this is one case where it definitely makes the most of the alternate timeline premise.PlayGranted, like most What If? episodes, the limited runtime becomes a bit constraining. The plot is nothing if not straightforward and predictable, and viewers will be able to easily call the major plot beats well in advance. But to its credit, this episode does find a solid emotional throughline to anchor all the larger-than-life spectacle. This scenario hinges on the friendship between Anthony Mackies Sam Wilson and Mark Ruffalos Bruce Banner, hearkening back to Sams role in Captain America: The Winter Soldier as a counselor to wounded warriors. Their bond helps give the episode some emotional heft, and actually left me wishing something similar existed in Earth-616. The MCU lost something with the transition to a smarter, more well-adjusted Hulk in Endgame.Another strength of this episode is in how it makes use of the larger Avengers roster. Rather than focus on the classic Phase 1 and 2-era Avengers, the premiere instead emphasizes more recent, post-Endgame MCU players. It gives us a valuable chance to see how characters like Simu Lius Shang-Chi, Teyonah Parris Monica Rambeau, and even Oscar Isaacs Moon Knight interact. Because, well, its not as if the live-action movies have been in any hurry to get us to that point. It all makes for a much more novel viewing experience. And with most of the live-action actors reprising their roles here, the team banter has that necessary air of authenticity. Isaac in particular is a lot of fun here, making it all the more unfortunate the series hasnt really focused on Moon Knight up till now. Visually, this is probably the most memorable What If? episode since the Season 2 premiere, the neo-noir-themed What If Nebula Joined the Nova Corps? The sheer scale of the action and the varied designs of the Mech Avengers ensure theres rarely a dull moment. The action is smooth and does a fine job of channeling the various anime shows and movies that have clearly inspired this episode. Theres even a delightful opening segment that pays homage to classic 80s anime, one that I only wish lasted longer than it does.

Suchir Balaji, a former OpenAI engineer and whistleblower who helped train the artificial intelligence systems behind ChatGPT and later said he believed those practices violated copyright law, has died, according to his parents and San Francisco officials. He was 26.Balaji worked at OpenAI for nearly four years before quitting in August. He had been well-regarded by colleagues at the San Francisco company, where a co-founder this week called him one of OpenAIs strongest contributors who was essential to developing some of its products.We are devastated to learn of this incredibly sad news and our hearts go out to Suchirs loved ones during this difficult time, said a statement from OpenAI.Balaji was found dead in his San Francisco apartment on 26 November in what police said appeared to be a suicide. No evidence of foul play was found during the initial investigation. The citys chief medical examiners office confirmed the manner of death to be suicide.His parents, Poornima Ramarao and Balaji Ramamurthy, said they are still seeking answers, describing their son as a happy, smart and brave young man who loved to hike and recently had returned from a trip with friends.Balaji grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and first arrived at the fledgling AI research lab for a 2018 summer internship while studying computer science at the University of California, Berkeley. He returned a few years later to work at OpenAI, where one of his first projects, called WebGPT, helped pave the way for ChatGPT.Suchirs contributions to this project were essential, and it wouldnt have succeeded without him, said OpenAI co-founder John Schulman in a social media post memorializing Balaji. Schulman, who recruited Balaji to his team, said what had made him such an exceptional engineer and scientist was his attention to detail and ability to notice subtle bugs or logical errors.He had a knack for finding simple solutions and writing elegant code that worked, Schulman wrote. Hed think through the details of things carefully and rigorously.Balaji later shifted to organizing the huge datasets of online writings and other media used to train GPT-4, the fourth generation of OpenAIs flagship large language model and a basis for the companys famous chatbot. It was that work that eventually caused Balaji to question the technology he helped build, especially after newspapers, novelists and others began suing OpenAI and other AI companies for copyright infringement.He first raised his concerns with the New York Times, which reported them in an October profile of Balaji.He later told the Associated Press he would try to testify in the strongest copyright infringement cases and considered a lawsuit brought by the New York Times last year to be the most serious. Times lawyers named him in an 18 November court filing as someone who might have unique and relevant documents supporting allegations of OpenAIs willful copyright infringement.His records were also sought by lawyers in a separate case brought by book authors including the comedian Sarah Silverman, according to a court filing.It doesnt feel right to be training on peoples data and then competing with them in the marketplace, Balaji told the AP in late October. I dont think you should be able to do that. I dont think you are able to do that legally.He told the AP that he had grown gradually more disillusioned with OpenAI, especially after the internal turmoil that led its board of directors to fire and then rehire the CEO, Sam Altman, last year. Balaji said he was broadly concerned about how its commercial products were rolling out, including their propensity for spouting false information known as hallucinations.But of the bag of issues he was concerned about, he said, he was focusing on copyright as the one it was actually possible to do something about.He acknowledged that it was an unpopular opinion within the AI research community, which is accustomed to pulling data from the internet, but said they will have to change and its a matter of time.He had not been deposed and its unclear to what extent his revelations will be admitted as evidence in any legal cases after his death. He also published a personal blog post with his opinions about the topic.Schulman, who resigned from OpenAI in August, said he and Balaji coincidentally left on the same day and celebrated with fellow colleagues that night with dinner and drinks at a San Francisco bar. Another of Balajis mentors, co-founder and chief scientist Ilya Sutskever, had left OpenAI several months earlier, which Balaji saw as another impetus to leave.Schulman said Balaji had told him earlier this year of his plans to leave OpenAI and that Balaji didnt think that better-than-human AI known as artificial general intelligence was right around the corner, like the rest of the company seemed to believe. The younger engineer expressed interest in getting a doctorate and exploring some more off-the-beaten-path ideas about how to build intelligence, Schulman said.Balajis family said a memorial is being planned for later this month at the India Community Center in Milpitas, California, not far from his hometown of Cupertino. In the US, you can call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988, chat on 988lifeline.org, or text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor. In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans can be contacted on freephone 116 123, or email jo@samaritans.org or jo@samaritans.ie. In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is 13 11 14. Other international helplines can be found at befrienders.orgThe Associated Press and OpenAI have a licensing and technology agreement allowing OpenAI access to part of the APs text archives.

Image: Nintendo LifeAhoy folks, and welcome back to another edition of Box Art Brawl!Last time, we looked at the Wii classic Okami in light of the recent sequel announcement from The Game Awards (woohoo!). Honestly, it wasn't a particularly close battle: Japan, with its beautiful use of colour and composition, won the day with 74% of the vote, leaving North America/Europe with the remaining 26%.This week, we're going back even further to the days of the SNES with the delightful Breath of Fire II. Originally released in 1994 by Capcom, it's since been launched on the GBA, the Virtual Console on Wii, Wii U, and 3DS, and of course, Nintendo Switch Online.It's another duel this week with North America and Europe joining forces against Japan. So enough waffling, let's get to it. Dragon its heels behind the competitionAll the SNES games, ranked by youBe sure to cast your votes in the poll below; but first, let's check out the box art designs themselves.Europe / North AmericaImage: Capcom / LaunchboxWe love the use of colour with both regional variants here, and the Western design leans heavily into the use of shadow with its cast of characters; it's cool. That said, the change in art style results in a loss of some of the personality from the original Japanese design. It's not a bad look, by any means, but we imagine its success this week will very much depend on your personal taste.JapanImage: Capcom / LaunchboxThe colours here are a bit cooler than the Western variant, overall, but there's a good mix in there too. The deep red of the dragon, the flashes of yellow and green in the characters' outfits; it's nice! It does suffer from something that movie posters do a lot these days in that it just shoves a bunch of characters onto the piece with no rhyme or reason, but we have to admit that it does work reasonably well here.Which region got the best Breath of Fire II box art? (9 votes)North America / Europe44%Japan56%Thanks for voting! We'll see you next time for another round of Box Art Brawl.Related GamesSee AlsoShare:00 Nintendo Lifes resident horror fanatic, when hes not knee-deep in Resident Evil and Silent Hill lore, Ollie likes to dive into a good horror book while nursing a lovely cup of tea. He also enjoys long walks and listens to everything from TOOL to Chuck Berry. Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment...Related ArticlesFeature: Nintendo Switch Year In Review 2024 - Our Most Played GamesBut what are yours?

Dana White (Photo by Amy Kaplan/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesThe UFC might have just had its last roster deduction of 2024. Since December 4, the promotion has been removing fighters from its roster for one reason or another.Most recently, the UFC cut ties with Jared Gooden and Abu Azaitar.In the final month of the year, the UFC has also removed Gabriel Benitez, Jack Shore, Stipe Miocic, and Damon Jackson from its roster.Shore, Miocic and Jackson were removed because they retired. Benitez, 36, has lost two fights in a row and three of his last four.LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 15: Team Velasquez fighter Gabriel Benitez poses for a portrait on media day ... [+] during filming of The Ultimate Fighter Latin America on May 15, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)Zuffa LLC via Getty ImagesHes also missed weight twice in his UFC career, both times happening in the last four years. Benitez had very little chance to make a mark in the UFC, and all things considered, it makes sense for the promotion to move on from him.Benitez hasnt fought since he dropped a split decision to Maheshate Hayisaer in April.Miocic and Jacksons last fights were at UFC 309. They were both finished by UFC legends. Jim Miller submitted Jackson in the first round in a bounce-back performance after he was pummeled by Bobby Green at UFC 300 in April.MORE FOR YOULAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 14: Damon Jackson prepare sto fight Dan Ige in a featherweight fight ... [+] during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on January 14, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)Zuffa LLC via Getty ImagesJacksons career ended with losses in four of his last five fights. Miller has been like the executioner for aging fighters in his weight region. Prior to Benitezs loss to Hayisaer, he was also submitted by Miller.NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 16: Stipe Miocic of the United States of America looks on after his ... [+] loss to Jon Jones of the United States of America in the UFC heavyweight championship fight during the UFC 309 event at Madison Square Garden on November 16, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)Zuffa LLCMiocic was destroyed by Jon Jones in the main event of UFC 309. Predictably, he called it a career after the fight.Shores retirement was a surprise to most. Hes only 29, and despite having hit a two-fight losing streak, his professional record was still a sparkling 17-3. As recently as 2022, Shore was considered one of the top rising featherweights in the promotion.EDMONTON, ALBERTA - NOVEMBER 01: Jack Shore of Wales poses on the scale during the UFC Fight Night ... [+] ceremonial weigh-in at Rogers Place on November 01, 2024 in Edmonton, Alberta. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)Zuffa LLCShore cited a diminished love and motivation for competing as his reason for retiring. He plans to focus all of his attention on coaching.Gooden and Azaitars situations were different from Miocic, Shore, and Jackson. They havent announced their retirements. Gooden, 31, lost his last fight against Chidi Njokuani and missed weight by 1.5 pounds.ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI - MAY 08: Jared Gooden poses for a portrait during a UFC photo session on May ... [+] 8, 2024 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)Zuffa LLC via Getty ImagesGooden has missed weight three times with the UFC, including twice in the past two years.Azaitars inactivity, losses, and age likely played a role in his removal from the UFC roster. After battling his way to the UFC in 2018, Azaitar won his promotional debut via unanimous decision over Vitor Miranda.ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - OCTOBER 20: Abu Azaitar of Germany poses on the scale during the ... [+] UFC 294 ceremonial weigh-in at Etihad Arena on October 20, 2023 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)Zuffa LLC via Getty ImagesThe German by way of Morocco was inactive from July 2018 until 2020 when he had fights scheduled against Alessio Di Chirico and Joaquin Buckley. However, Azaitar withdrew from both fights.Azaitar also tested positive for tamoxifen and/or tamoxifen metabolite 3-hydroxy-4-methoxy-tamoxifen as the result of urine samples collected on August 25, 2020, September 4, 2020, September 9, 2020, and September 17, 2020. The positive tests led to a seven-month suspension, which allowed him to fight in March 2021, where he was defeated by Marc-Andre Barriault via third-round TKO.Azaitar didnt fight again until October 2023 when he lost a unanimous decision to Sedriques Dumas. Azaitar was scheduled to return in June against Denis Tiuliulin, but he withdrew from the fight.At 38, Azaitar could be at the end of his career as a mixed martial artist.The UFC has consistently made room for new talent on its roster, and throughout the upcoming year, we will sometimes see fighters fighting for their spot on the rosterespecially if they are at the end of their contracts.

Reasons to celebrate this holiday season include the vampiric Nosferatu, Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown, the second season of Squid Game, a Broadway comedy with a lovable cast, and more.