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    These Are the First Things You Should Clean in 2025
    We may earn a commission from links on this page.Because time marches ever onward, 2025 is almost here. If you're setting a resolution to keep your home in better shape, congrats on the big step. Even if you're not, there are some cleaning tasks that should be dealt with as the new year rolls in. Some are annual, some are habit-building, and some are useful for the winter months. Here's your checklist of everything to clean to kick off 2025. Start by decluttering your fall and holiday itemsThe first thing on your list should be a seasonal attack. Start your New Year's cleaning by getting rid of all your fall essentials and lingering holiday stuff. Obviously, this means storing or getting rid of your Christmas tree, packing away your Santa statuettes or menorah, and reverting your home to whatever its pre-holiday status was. But you can go deeper. Seasonally swapping out your basics is a major part of maintaining a tidy home. Rotate lighter jackets to the back of the coat closet (or put them in storage with other off-season wear by utilizing under-bed storage containers or similar), swap rain boots for snow boots, place the heavier linens on your bed, and put the rake in storage while you get down the shovel. When it comes to keeping the house organized, there are some key rules to keep in mind: Similar items need to be stored together and everything you own must have a designated place. Putting non-seasonal items together and out of the way frees up your access to what you actually need at any given time of year. Doing this as the first step of your New Year's cleaning routine sets you up well for the rest of winter. As you're working through this step, don't be afraid to truly declutter, either. Use whatever decluttering method works best for you to really assess everything you're putting away. While fall is still fresh in your mind, think critically and objectively about what you used, what you didn't use, and what could actually stand to be tossed or donated so it doesn't take up unnecessary storage space. Clean your radiator, if you haven'tI forgive you if you haven't cleaned your radiator yet for the year. It has been unseasonably warm in many parts of the country, but it's almost January now and luck's soon to run out. This isn't a hard thing to do, fortunately, although it might seem intimidating because of all the crevices on the device. What you need is a hair dryer or compressed air. First, manually remove any big clumps of dirt or dust you can see, then point the nozzle of your dryer or air can into the crevices of the radiator at an upward angle so the air pushes dust up and out. Avoid facing the machine head-on, as this can push dirt deeper in, which we do not want. After that, clean up the debris that came out and wipe the radiator's exterior down with some soapy water. If you didn't do your fans and vents yet, either, it's time. For all air purifiers and fans, pop out the filter and give them a good cleaning per manufacturer instructions. With the machine unplugged, wipe down the exterior with soapy water and let it dry fully before plugging it back in or, in the case of box fans, putting them in storage for the winter. While you're at it, use the same methods from the radiator cleaning to clean out any built-in vents, including those on baseboards and in ceilings like the bathroom. This isn't an all-the-time cleaning duty, so prioritize it during your New Year's sprint. Tackle your annual cleaning tasksSome cleaning tasks are maintenance-oriented. You have to vacuum, sweep, and wipe things down on a regular basis, after all. Other jobs, though, only need to be done periodically. Sure, you could wait for spring cleaning to roll around, or you could get on them right away and start the new year off fresh. A few examples for your consideration: Thoroughly clean all appliances, pulling them out from the wall and vacuuming behind them before embarking on a deep clean of the interior.Deep clean your carpets and upholstery, hiring a pro or renting a heavy-duty machine for the job.As mentioned, clean vents and air ducts, but call a pro for an inspection if you haven't had one in the last three years.Clean your mattress, wash your mattress cover, and wash your pillows, not just your linens.Clean inside all your windows, like between panes, screens, and sliding tracks (but wait for spring cleaning if it's too cold where you live to justify opening them).Wash your shower curtain, liner, and bath mat.This is also a time to tackle the things you should be doing a little more frequently than annually, but never seem to come up during regular weekly cleanings. I'm talking wiping your baseboards and walls, dusting your blinds, and sanitizing high-touch surfaces like light switches and remotes. Prepare for a cleaner yearFinally, as you're doing all this, take note of what's really messy so you can pay more attention to it in the new year. It's never too late to start a new cleaning routine, and I recommend creating a detailed cleaning schedule that moves you through different rooms over the course of a month and only cleaning in scheduled, 15-minute bursts once a day. Set an intention to create and stick to a schedule as one of your New Year's resolutions, then make sure you follow through. It's a lot easier to clean in small increments without getting overwhelmed than it is to dedicate entire days or weeks to fixing up a space that's gotten out of hand.
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    Five Ways to Save Money With a Low-Buy Period
    If you like to use the start of the new year to set goals or build habits, you may have considered switching up your approach to your personal financeswhether that's trying to commit to a budget (again) or ruthlessly cutting all non-essential spending for the entire year. Unfortunately, neither of those is easy (or even realistic), as your relationship with money is emotional and complex and you often need to dig much deeper to effect change. That said, if you do have financial goals for 2025 and want to spend more intentionally in order to reach them, it's worth considering implementing a "low-buy period." Here's where to start, and why low-buying can be better than trying to go cold turkey.What is a "low-buy" period? A low buy (or low spend) period generally involves cutting back on discretionary spending in certain areas without eliminating it completely. After covering all of your essentialshousing, groceries, transportation, healthcare, etc.you look for ways to reprioritize and reduce spending on the fun (or extra or unnecessary) stuff, based on what matters most to you. This is different from no-buy/no-spend challenges, which typically restrict all discretionary purchases: no restaurants or takeout, no new clothes or personal items, no concert tickets, etc. There is no single or rigid set of rules for low buying, since what matters to you is personal. For example, if you love dining out with friends, maybe you reduce the frequency of those outings from once a week to twice a month, and replace the remaining meals with a lower-cost alternative (like a potluck at someone's home). Or if you are redecorating your home, maybe you set a limit on the number of items you purchase each month, or try to shop used or secondhand first. The larger goal of a low-buy period is to spend more intentionally, which can also help you spend less on unnecessary things and work toward other financial goals, like paying off debt or saving for a big purchase. How to try a low-buy approachIf you want to try a low-buy approach, start by identifying your reason for doing so. If you start cutting back on things you love (or spending habits you want to change) without a clear intention, you'll likely get distracted or lose steam quickly. Your "why" could be anything from reducing credit card debt or increasing what you can save or invest to changing your relationship with impulse shopping or reducing overall consumption. You can also set a specific goal to repurpose your money, such as saving X amount to put toward your emergency fund or your retirement account. Next, set a realistic timeframe. Start smalla week or a monthespecially if you have never looked at your spending habits before. You can always extend your low-buy period for longer. Set milestones (like opportunities for tiny wins!) along the way to check in and assess how you're doing. Finally, identify what matters to you and how your money helps you align with those things. If you value experiences, don't cut event tickets out completelyrefocus on a select few that you're most excited about, or purchase cheaper seats. If you love giving gifts, make them meaningful and for special occasions (like a birthday) rather than frequent and expensive. Focus on spending that is high-value and genuinely pleasurable rather than restricting for the sake of restricting. Five strategies for a successful low-buy periodThere are also a few common strategies for a successful low-buy period: Create an "order of operations" for your purchases. If you do have to shop, exhaust your free or low-cost options before buying new. Kara Perez of Bravely Go suggests shopping your own home first, then trying "buy nothing" groups, borrowing, trading, repairing, and thrifting. Make one-to-one replacements. Instead of adding toiletries or cleaning supplies to your collection, replace exactly what you have only once you have run out. This can reduce spending on disposables that end up half used (or unused). Keep track of your spending. If you get to the end of a low-buy period and don't have any data, you won't really know how it went. Use a spreadsheet to write down expenses (including date and amount) or subscribe to a budgeting app. Unsubscribe. As minimialist YouTuber Christina Mychas says, ignorance is bliss. Unsubscribe from email lists and reduce time spent watching influencer hauls so you aren't bombarded with opportunities for mindless spending. Seek out support. tell the people you live, work, and spend time with about what you're doing and how they can help you. You can also find communities (such as r/nobuy) where you can learn more.
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    SMART Goals Are Overrated
    When you set a goal, it should be S.M.A.R.T., or so suggests the standard advice (even some of ours!). That stands for Specific, Measurable, something, something, Time-boundtheres disagreement on what a couple of the letters stand for, which is your first hint that maybe theyre not that important. It turns out the SMART goals framework doesnt encompass all the ways that goal-setting can help us. If you ask me, you actually shouldnt turn every goal into a SMART goal. Here's why.SMART goals weren't invented for self-improvementLets take a minute to consider the history. As much as we hear SMART goals discussed in the context of fitness goals or new years resolutions, youd think they sprung from the realm of self-improvement. But no: Their origins are in the management world. In 1981, business consultant George Doran wrote an article entitled Theres a S.M.A.R.T. way to write managements goals and objectives. In this article, Doran argued that goals are often nebulous, and that a goal that is specific and clearly stated will be more effective. The SMART acronym was intended to provide structure to goal-setting, so that managers could deliver their orders to workers with clear targets and measurements in place. That structure makes a lot of sense when a goal is really a communication tool used between people on a team. "The boss wants this thing, by this date, and here's how we'll know when we've achieved that" is a lot better than, "the boss wants us to do better." But the SMART framework doesn't make a lot of sense for individuals setting goals for themselves. In fact, the letter A originally stood for "assignable," in the sense that you could assign the goal to a specific worker or team, which obviously isn't going to work when the task at hand is getting your butt off the couch to run more. Fitness and self-improvement gurus have simply rewritten the acronym and changed its focus.What does SMART stand for? Originally, Doran said that a SMART goal ideally has five qualities: SpecificMeasurableAssignable (to an employee or group)Realistic (given your resources)Time-related (having a timeline)Doran never said that all goals need to fit the SMART criteria, and in fact emphasized there are plenty of appropriate goals in the workplace that only tick off a few of these boxes. He also said SMART goals can and should live alongside more abstract goals. But the self-improvement industry took the basic structure and ran with it, judging goals by how well they align with a new set of SMART criteria. You'll see different definitions, but they tend to go something like this: SpecificMeasurableAchievable or Attainable (this is equivalent to Realistic in the original definition, and is here because Assignable doesn't make sense for individuals)Relevant (to your intereststhis is a new addition, since Realistic got renamed and they needed another R)Time-bound (having a deadline)That's one metric removed (assignable), one added (relevant), and one subtly changed (time-bound rather than time-related). All that said, I don't think focusing on SMART goals is as helpful as it's made out to be. The structure can be limiting, shift your focus to things that aren't your actual goals. Here's what I mean.The downsides of SMART goalsSMART goals are often thought of as an improvement on vague statements like I want to get in shape, but I would call them more of a bait-and-switch. By the time youre done defining your goal, you end up with a pass-fail test with a deadline and a metric. Is this really whats going to motivate you?When you make a goal Specific and Measurable, you learn to focus on certain actionsarguably a good thingbut lose sight of things that dont fall into those categories. If you only want to lose weight, and youre counting the pounds, what happens to your ability to retain muscle mass and strength? What happens to your ability to enjoy food without obsessing over calories? What happens to the types of exercise you would normally find fun but that dont provide the maximal calories-burned-per-minute? You get tunnel vision, and thats not necessarily a good way to approach a goal. When you make a goal Attainable or Realistic, youre not allowing yourself to dream big. If youre aiming to improve, wouldnt you want to try something thats a challenge specifically because you might fail? How much do you think youll ever succeed if you only stick to goals that you are 100% sure you can attain? Finally, making a goal Time-bound is setting an artificial barrier. What happens if you get to the deadline and havent done the thing? Was it all for naught? If youre talking about a corporate quarterly deadline, maybe. But if youre working on your own goals for your own reasons, time doesnt really matter, does it? Self-improvement doesnt have a finish line. If you couldnt get to 100 pushups by X date, arent you still stronger than when you started? Couldnt you keep working and see if you can get to 100 pushups in another month? Choosing a deadline doesn't mean that you "should" be able to achieve the goal by the deadline. Consider SMART goals to be benchmarks or minimumsWhen you ditch SMART goals, you may be a bit lost at firstadmittedly they do provide a good structure for clearly stating something you want to work toward. This thing isnt your overall goal, but perhaps it can be helpful as part of the process. So think about setting some time-bound, measurable tests as minimums to be sure youre on track. That turns them into process goals, not outcome goals. For example, you might commit to running four times a week over the next month. Thats not the same thing as a nebulous goal like getting better at running, but it's not a traditional SMART goal like "run a half-marathon in two hours or less on April 20th." Think bigger when you set your real goalsWhat kind of goal would you set if it didnt have to be realistic or rigorously specified? As Ive written before, I think it makes the most sense to think of fitness goals (or any goals, really) in terms of a question. Deliberately remove one or more of those SMART parameters and push yourself to see what you can achieve when its no longer a pass/fail test. Take away the deadline and ask: How soon can I get to a [goal weight] deadlift? Or take away the specificity requirement and ask: How fast can I run by the time this race comes up? Or take away the measurement aspect, and see what happens if you just do stuff. Have fun. Push yourself. What will happen? How will your life change? You dont need numbers you can track on a spreadsheet to try things and see how they turn out.
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    The best Playdate games for 2025
    Owning a Playdate comes with the perk of already having access to 24 games at no additional cost from the bundled-in Season One and some pretty good ones to boot. But there are a ton of great games outside the Season One offerings too, for when youve finished the whole batch or, for newer players, while youre waiting for new games between the weekly drops. Here, Ill highlight some of the best games Ive played so far from the Playdate Catalog. Itll mainly be split two ways: games that use the crank and games that dont. There are also a couple of titles that arent quite games, but are worth checking out all the same. Games that use the crank Games that dont use the crank Comics, visual novels and more Check out our entire Best Games series including the best Nintendo Switch games, the best PS5 games, the best Xbox games, the best PC games and the best free games you can play today. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/best-playdate-games-190049201.html?src=rss
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    These 21 states are raising minimum wage in 2025
    2025 may be a more financially sound year for many Americans. Thats because on January 1 of the new year, the minimum wage for workers in 21 states will climbsome more significantly than otherswith more states to follow later in the year.In 2025, a total of 23 states and 65 cities and counties will raise base pay in a hike that will impact about 9.2 million American workers by a total of $5.7 billion.Of course, the wage increases will vary widely from state to state and county to county. According to an Economic Policy Institute (EPI) report, California, Colorado, and Washington State are leading the charge when it comes to widely upping minimum wage. 29 cities and counties in California will increase their minimum wages in January, with every locality that is raising their wage reaching at least $17 an hour except in Oakland, the report states.In Colorado, four localities will raise the minimum wage, with Denver hitting $18.81/hour. Washington State will see seven localities increase minimum wagewith Tukwila, Washington, reaching the highest in the country at $21.10/hour in 2025. Boulder County is set to reach $25 an hour by 2030.Other states will climb to $15/hour for the first time in the new year. Thats true for Illinois, Delaware, and Rhode Island. Delaware will make the biggest jump with an increase of $1.75/hour in order to hit the $15/hour mark in 2025.Of course, not every state is making such notable increases to base pay. Ohio, for example, will only add 25 cents to hourly pay, going from $10.45 to $10.70, due to an inflation adjustment, even though the state hasnt significantly upped minimum wage since 2007. According to EPIs Family Budget Calculator, there is no county where an Ohio worker can earn less than $17.73 an hour and maintain a modest, but adequate, standard of living, the report notes.Millions of workers will see bigger paychecks in 2025, either as a direct result of the pay boost or other increases that will come due to company pay structures. Most of the impacted workers (58.2%) will be women. Black and Hispanic workers will see more of a benefit than others, too. Black Americans account for 9.1% workforce in states being pay bumps, but are 11.3% of affected workers. 19.5% are Hispanic, but 38.8% of Hispanic workers will see boosts. And more than a quarter (25.7%) of affected workers are parents.Experts say that while increases may be moderately helpful, they wont be overwhelmingly life-altering. Remember that a full-time worker earning $17 per hour is only earning $35,360 annually pretax, Yannet Lathrop, NELPs senior researcher and policy analyst, told USA Today. Those wage levels wont make workers wealthy, but they will help with paying for the basics, for a few luxuries (hopefully).She added, Those higher wages may also improve their mental and physical health, their ability to access credit, and may lead to better educational outcomes of their children.Federally, minimum wage hasnt budged from $7.25 an hour since 2009. About 20 states still use that rate, including Georgia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, which were all battleground states in the 2024 election.The new report estimates that nearly one in five of the millions of workers who will be impacted by the increase in minimum wage next will have household income that puts them below the poverty line. Half (49%), are twice below it.Find the full report, including each states 2025 minimum wage, here.
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    The foreign worker visa debate rages on. Has Trump really chosen a side?
    President-elect Donald Trump appears to be siding with Elon Musk and his other backers in the tech industry as a dispute over immigration visas has divided his supporters.Trump, in an interview with the New York Post on Saturday, praised the use of visas to bring skilled foreign workers to the U.S. The topic has become a flashpoint within his conservative base.Ive always liked the visas, I have always been in favor of the visas. Thats why we have them, Trump said.In fact, Trump has in the past criticized the H-1B visas, calling them very bad and unfair for U.S. workers. During his first term as president, he unveiled a Hire American policy that directed changes to the program to try to ensure the visas were awarded to the highest-paid or most-skilled applicants.Despite his criticism of them and attempts to curb their use, he has also used the visas at his businesses in the past, something he acknowledged in his interview Saturday.I have many H-1B visas on my properties. Ive been a believer in H-1B. I have used it many times. Its a great program, Trump told the newspaper.He did not appear to address questions about whether he would pursue any changes to the number or use of the visas once he takes office Jan. 20.Trumps hardline immigration policies, focused mostly on immigrants who are in the country illegally, were a cornerstone of his presidential campaign and a priority issue for his supporters.But in recent days, his coalition has split in a public debate largely taking place online about the tech industrys hiring of foreign workers. Hard-right members of Trumps movement have accused Musk and others in Trumps new flank of tech-world supporters of pushing policies at odds with Trumps America First vision.Software engineers and others in the tech industry have used H-1B visas for skilled foreign workers and say they are a critical tool for hard-to-fill positions. But critics have said they undercut U.S. citizens who could take those jobs. Some on the right have called for the program to be eliminated.Michelle L. Price, Associated Press
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    Forget the confetti: Most Americans are planning for a low-key New Years Eve at home
    Planning a quiet New Years Eve at home? Youre in good company.According to a new Associated Press-NORC poll, most U.S. adults will be ringing in the new year from the comfort of their sofa, or even bed. Nearly 2 in 10 plan to gather at a friends or family members place, while just 5% will celebrate at bars, restaurants, or organized events.A majority of who Ive spoken to in my age range, they want to go out, but they dont know what theyre going to do because they havent found anything, or things are just really expensive, Kourtney Kershaw, a 32-year-old bartender in Chicago, told the AP. Party packages or an entry fee are like a turnoff, especially with the climate of the world and how much things cost.For younger adults, however, the allure of a night out still stands. Around one in 10 under 30 plan to hit bars or events, while three in 10 of those ages 60 and above confess theyll skip celebrating entirely. As Ive gotten older over the last few years, its like if I dont make it to midnight, its not a big deal, you know? says Carla Woods, 70, from Vinton, Iowa.Despite the pared-back plans, some are still optimistic about 2025. Four in 10 say 2025 will be a better year for them personally. However, more than half arent hopeful for a positive change. One-third anticipate 2025 will feel much like 2024, while a quarter fear it could be worse.To help mitigate this, more than half of Americans say theyll make at least one resolution for 2025. Nearly two-thirds of millennials and Gen Z are on board compared to about half of older adults. Women are also more likely than men to embrace goal-setting for the new year.As with every year, the most popular resolutions focus on self-improvement. A third aim to exercise more or eat healthier, while a quarter want to lose weight. A similar number are prioritizing money or mental health. As to whether they stick, that remains to be seen.
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    Longines Conquest Heritage Year of the Snake Edition has a Celebratory Red Dial + Artistic Caseback
    Lunar New Year 2025 is the year of the Wood Snake in the Chinese zodiac. Commonly known as the Spring Festival in China, it will fall on Wednesday, January 29, and the fifteen-day celebration will culminate on February 12, 2025. To celebrate the Year of the Snake, Longines has collaborated with Chinese artist Wu Jianan to deliver a special edition model of its heritage marque.The timepiece designed for the Year of the Wood Snake is based on the Longines Conquest Heritage line that has a classic 1950s design paired with modern watchmaking technology. The Longines celebratory limited-edition Conquest Heritage model showcased ahead of the Lunar New Year has a dazzling red front embraced with signature gilt hands and indexes, and snake artwork on the back.Designer: LonginesCreated to add a touch of horology genius and elegance to the Longines Conquest Heritage Year of the Snake Edition has been thrown into the celebratory mood with the antics of artist Wu Jianan, who has imbibed the spirit of the serpent onto the watchs caseback. The final design achieved showcases a mystical snake with Lingzhi mushroom in its mouth, which according to the press information symbolizes the passage of time and the continuity of life.The front of the watch is more subtle, nothing fancy here except for the gradient red dial that nods to the Chinese festivitys auspicious palette. The red hue is complemented by the Conquest Heritage collections signature gilt hands and indexes in yellow-gold color. The watch has a round 40mm stainless steel case accompanied by scratch-resistant sapphire crystal featuring an anti-reflective coating on both sides.Screwed-down caseback, as mentioned, is where all the fun really lies. Its here that the artistic snake emblem reminiscent of good fortune is surrounded by the unique limited-edition number and the watch name. On the inside of the watch is a Longines in-house L888.5 calibre self-winding mechanical movement with up to 72 hours of power reserve. The Longines Conquest Heritage Year of the Snake Edition comes paired with a black alligator leather strap and is available in only 2,025 examples. The watch is now available through Longines website at $3,150.The post Longines Conquest Heritage Year of the Snake Edition has a Celebratory Red Dial + Artistic Caseback first appeared on Yanko Design.
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    Step Inside Bobs Burgers with this 2,991-brick LEGO Set thats Absolutely Worth the Hype
    When Louise Belcher tells her dad, You dont have to be a hero; you just have to be a dad, it perfectly encapsulates the scrappy, loveable chaos of Bobs Burgers. This is a world where every moment is tinged with absurdity, yet grounded in the earnest, everyday struggles of the Belcher family. Its the kind of charm that makes fans cling to the showand the kind of magic thats almost impossible to recreate. Almost. Because in the hands of a LEGO Ideas creator, this animated sitcom has been meticulously transformed into something tangible, bringing the Belcher familys quirks and corners into your living room.The set feels alive as if the Belchers themselves might suddenly burst out of the tiny kitchen to remind you that the fryers broken again. Its layered storytelling in brick form, with every piece carrying a whisper of the shows humor, heart, and hilariously cramped spaces. At a staggering 2,991 bricks, this fan-made LEGO set is a tactile, immersive experience that lets you live in the world of Bobs Burgers rather than waiting to cue up an episode.Designer: GreygoThe first impression of the build is striking. At nearly 3,000 pieces, its an ambitious set that recreates the familys home and restaurant with remarkable precision. The build begins with the familiar ground floor, the setting of so many antics in the show. You can almost hear the hum of the kitchen as Bob frets over the latest Burger of the Day, its chalkboard lovingly recreated here. The dining area, with its no-frills charm, sits alongside the cramped bathroom and the bustling kitchen, all instantly recognizable to fans. These spaces are more than scenery; theyre where the shows humor and heart often collide.Moving upstairs, the magic of the Belcher familys personalities shines even brighter. Each room tells a story. Tinas corner is littered with traces of her awkward brilliance, complete with her Friend Fiction notebook. Genes keyboard and megaphone sit ready for his next musical misadventure, while Louise has her trusty Kuchi Kopi nightlight standing guard. These thoughtful inclusions make each space feel alive, as though the characters themselves had a hand in the design.The modular nature of the set amplifies its charm. With removable roofs and pull-out walls, youre quite literally stepping into Bobs establishment, room for room. Each room is easily accessible, encouraging exploration and interaction. This clever design doesnt just make the set functional; it mirrors the shows layered storytelling, where every scene and interaction adds depth to the characters and their world.What elevates this build is how it captures the shows humor and warmth in every brick. From the Chippy Chomps cereal box on the dining table to the tiny Easter eggs scattered throughout, each piece serves as a nod to fans who know the series inside and out. But even for those unfamiliar with Bobs Burgers, the sets aesthetic appeal and playability make it a standout addition to any collection.And while the build is packed with Easter eggs, it also leaves room for your imagination to run wild. After all, the best part of Bobs Burgersand LEGOis that theyre both about creating something that feels uniquely yours. Whether its a pun-filled menu or an impromptu rooftop concert with Gene, this set gives you the tools to build your own stories, one brick at a time.Designing a build thats both intricate and accessible takes skill, and LEGO builder Greygo balances these aspects brilliantly. The building is as true to the original as it gets, and notably the minifigures ditch the LEGO character DNA. Rather than the beady eyes and simple smile found on your average yellow LEGO minifigure, this one spices the plastic playable characters up, with matching skin-tones and face graphics that resemble the cartooning style found on the show. In my experience, thats usually grounds for LEGO to dismiss any such fan-made set, but one can always hope the MOC (My Own Creation) goes through a round of design reiterations.The LEGO Ideas Bobs Burgers set is currently a submission on the LEGO Ideas forum, where fans create their own unique brick builds and vote for their favorites. With nearly 5,000 votes under its belt, Gregyos MOC is well on its way to hitting the coveted 10k mark, following which LEGOs internal team will review the design and (hopefully) turn it into a box set. If youd like to see that happen, go show the LEGO build some love on the LEGO Ideas website!The post Step Inside Bobs Burgers with this 2,991-brick LEGO Set thats Absolutely Worth the Hype first appeared on Yanko Design.
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    China Hacked Treasury Dept. in Major Breach, U.S. Says
    The department notified lawmakers of the episode, which it said was linked to a state-sponsored actor in China.
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