This elevated water tower by Spanish studio Temperaturas Extremas is designed to camouflage with trees in a forest in Luxembourg and provide shelter for nesting birds and bats.The Bird and Mammal Shelter and Water Reservoir is located in a protected forest for the municipal water company in the growing district of Kirchberg, a vast plateau northeast of Luxembourg City.It can hold 1,000 cubic metres of water and is designed by Temperaturas Extremas to also provide shelter for swallows, bat roosts and even peregrine falcons at its highest point 50 metres off the ground.Temperaturas Extremas has completed a water tower in a Luxembourg forestThe site is located in a nature reserve called Natura 2000, a European ecological network of zones dedicated to biodiversity conservation.To reduce the reinforced concrete tower's impact on this setting, the Madrid-based studio split it into two separate volumes, each with a cylindrical tank that is raised off the forest floor.The tanks one of which holds 600 cubic metres of water and the other 400 cubic metres sit at different levels to reduce the tower's visual mass and help the industrial structure blend into surrounding trees.The tower doubles as a shelter for nesting birds and bats"The primary challenge was integrating this water infrastructure into a natural environment, such as a forest," said Temperaturas Extremas co-founder Andrs Cnovas."This required careful attention to the fragmentation of the volumes and the textures of the materials, ensuring that the large structure blended harmoniously with its surroundings."The reservoir comprises two volumes each with a cylindrical tankAccording to Temperaturas Extremas, the tower's form draws on an external elevator with cylindrical elements from one of the studio's previous projects in Cartagena, Spain.Meanwhile, the towers of churches in the Italian city Ravenna and buildings by the architect Mario Ridolfi were also key design influences.Read: White Arkitekter designs water tower with wave shape for SwedenOne of the volumes has a rough concrete skin and is home to a number of nesting spots for swallows at different heights.The second tower is coated in untreated cork, which acts as a thermal insulation layer against the water tank, screened with a permeable facade of untreated larch wood slats.Pre-fitted with bat roosts, this wooden skin will eventually be covered with vegetation, "becoming just another tree on the site", the studio said.A permeable facade of larch slats wraps around one towerAt ground level, the Bird and Mammal Shelter and Water Reservoir's ground floor has a metal facade to deter intruders while its surrounding paving is made of rammed earth.The structure also includes rainwater collection systems, an observation deck at its peak and a network of walkways intended for maintenance and monitoring of the nesting areas.It incorporates a series of walkways for maintenanceTemperaturas Extremas won a competition for the water tower project in 2016 held by the Kirchberg Fund on behalf of the City of Luxembourg."The original competition brief included the integration of the project into the natural environment," said studio co-founder Nicols Maruri. "As a result, the development process involved working closely with ornithologists and naturalists to define the bird and mammal nesting areas."The second is clad in textured concreteThe Bird and Mammal Shelter and Water Reservoir is one of several architecturally significant water towers in Luxembourg. Other examples include the water cone tank at Hivange designed by Reuter Architects and the 68 metre-high water tower at Ban de Gasperich wrapped in LED lights by Jim Clemes Associates.Other water towers on Dezeen include afunnel-shaped reservoir in Chile by Mathias Klotz and a wave-like concrete structure in Sweden by White Arkitekter.The photography is by Miguel Fernndez-Galiano.The post Temperaturas Extremas incorporates bird nests into tree-like Luxembourg water tower appeared first on Dezeen.

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With the arrival of 2025, the official start of tax season is less than a month away, meaning a lot of folks will now begin to seriously consider what options they have for deductions and credits. You might have heard a great deal about the child tax credit -- and its uncertain future -- but how do you know if you and your family qualify for it?The US first introduced the federal child tax credit in the late 1990s as a way to help people lower their tax dues based on the number of dependent children they have. Over the decades since then, the amount offered by the credit has increased and, for at least this year, it can also now increase your tax refund.Recent studies indicate the child tax credit can have a meaningful impact on the quality of life for many families by helping lift them out of poverty. Columbia University's Center on Poverty and Social Policy found that the payments reduced the monthly rates of child poverty by nearly 30% in 2021 after they were expanded by the American Rescue Plan, with payments reaching roughly 61 million children via their taxpaying parents.Continue reading on for everything you need to know about qualifying for the federal child tax credit. For more tax help, find out if the child tax credit will delay your return and see if your state has its own version of the credit.What is the child tax credit?As the name suggests, the federal child tax credit, first written into US tax law in 1997, provides a credit for each dependent child you claim on your tax return. Depending on your situation, this can either help lower the amount you will owe in taxes or help increase the amount you'll receive in your tax refund.Currently, the credit is good for up to $2,000 per dependent child on your taxes. That full amount is "nonrefundable," meaning that you can only receive that much to lower your tax burden. However, up to $1,700 per child can be claimed as a "refundable" credit, meaning that it can be used to increase the amount you receive for your tax refund.These amounts remain in effect for the 2025 tax season. Unless another expansion is passed by Congress, in 2026 the value of the child tax credit will decrease to $1,000, none of which can be refundable.How do I qualify for the child tax credit?The IRS' child tax credit webpage lays out the parameters for what makes a dependent child eligible. The child most have been younger than 17 by the end of 2024 and must be, according to the IRS, "your son, daughter, stepchild, eligible foster child, brother, sister, stepbrother, stepsister, half-brother, half-sister, or a descendant of one of these (for example, a grandchild, niece or nephew)."Additionally, this child must not have provided more than half of their own support over the course of the 2024 tax year and must have lived with you for at least half of the year. The child must also be an American citizen, national or resident alien and must have a valid Social Security number issued prior to the due date of your tax return.Do I make too much money to qualify for the child tax credit?While anyone with a dependent child can claim the child tax credit, only people under certain income thresholds qualify for the full amount. To do so, your income for 2024 must be $200,000 or less if you're filing as an individual or $400,000 or less if you're filing a joint return. The credit you can receive per child begins to decrease in value by $50 per $1,000 of income you make over those thresholds.For more, find out how the saver's credit might be able to help lower your tax bill.

When to watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions?Sunday, Jan. 5, at 8:20 p.m. ET (5:20 p.m. PT)Where to watch?The Vikings-Lions game will air on NBC and stream on Peacock. See at Peacock SNF for $8 per month Peacock See at Peacock See more details See at Fubo Carries NBC for $80 per month Fubo See at Fubo See more details See at YouTube TV Carries NBC for $83 a month YouTube TV See at YouTube TV See more details See at Hulu Plus Live TV Carries NBC for $83 a month Hulu Plus Live TV See at Hulu Plus Live TV See more details See at DirecTV Stream Carries NBC for $87 a month DirecTV Stream See at DirecTV Stream See more details See at Sling TV Carries NBC for $45 a month in select markets Sling TV Blue See at Sling TV See more details The last game of the 2024 season will determine the NFC North division and has huge playoff seeding implications. The Vikings and Lions are both 14-2 on the year, which puts them at the top of the conference standings. The winner of tonight's Sunday Night Football game not only wins the division but also the top seed in the NFC, which brings with it a first-round playoff bye and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. The loser tonight falls to the NFC's fifth seed and faces a much tougher road to the Super Bowl, starting with a road game next week to begin the playoffs.The Vikings-Lions game kicks off at Ford Field in Detroittonight at8:20 p.m. ET (5:20 p.m. PT). It's available to watch nationally on NBC or stream onPeacock.With YouTube and YouTube TV the exclusive home of NFL Sunday Ticket, along with games also streaming on Paramount Plus, Peacock and ESPN Plus, there's lots for NFL fans to keep track of this season. Check out our picks for the best live TV streaming services for NFL fans in 2024. The Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings 31-29 in the teams' first meeting back in October in Minneapolis. Stephen Maturen/Getty ImagesHow to watch Vikings vs. LionsFor the final SNF game of the season, you can watch your local NBC station with a cable or satellite TV subscription or with an over-the-air antenna. Most live TV streaming services such asYouTube TVandHulu Plus Live TValso carry your local NBC station (see below).If you don't subscribe to a TV service with NBC and want to watch the game tonight, you can sign up for Peacock Premium for $8 per month.You can also subscribe toNFL Plus, the NFL's own streaming service at $7 per month, but streams are limited to just watching on a phone or tablet (not a TV). CNET Peacock's $8-per-month Premium plan includes access to tonight's game, the final game of the Sunday Night Football schedule.You'll also be able to watch two playoff games on Peacock: one Wild Card game on Sunday, Jan. 12, and a Divisional Round game the following weekend. Both games are not exclusive to Peacock and will also be available to watch on NBC.Read our Peacock review. See at Peacock Fubo Fubo's Essential plan costs $80 a month and includes NBC. Fubo is currently offering $5 off for the first.Click hereto see which local channels you get.Read our Fubo review. See at Fubo Sarah Tew/CNET YouTube TV costs $83 a month after a recent price hike and includes NBC. Right now, the first three months are discounted to $60 a month. Plug in your ZIP code on YouTube TV's welcome page to see which local networks are available in your area. Read our YouTube TV review. See at YouTube TV Sarah Tew/CNET Hulu Plus Live TV costs $83 a month and includes NBC in most markets. On its live news page, you can enter your ZIP code under the "Can I watch local news in my area?" question at the bottom of the page to see which local channels you get. Read our Hulu Plus Live TV review. See at Hulu Plus Live TV Directv stream DirecTV Stream's basic $87-a-month package includes NBC in most markets. You can use its channel lookup tool to see which local channels are available where you live. Read our DirecTV Stream review. See at DirecTV Stream Sling/CNET Sling TV's Sling Blue package includes local NBC but only in a handful of markets. Sling Blue costs $45 a month in markets where it offers local networks and $40 elsewhere.Read our Sling TV review. See at Sling TV All the live TV streaming services above allow you to cancel anytime and require a solid internet connection. Looking for more information? Check out ourlive TV streaming services guide.

AirTags are a super easy way to to keep track of your items, like keys, luggage or anything else you don't want to lose. They're cheap, too, at $30 a pop. The value these tiny trackers bring to the table can be immense and can save you time, money and stress if you lose something important. The convenience of AirTags also comes with a dark side, as they're convenient for bad actors to track you, too.While iPhones have a built-in way to notify a user if they're being tracked by an unknown AirTag, people using Android phones were initially left in the dark. Luckily, Apple released an app to the Google Play Store to address this called Tracker Detect.Since then, Google has launched its own Find My Device network, which supports unknown tracker detection, though some may be more comfortable with having both apps working alongside each other. Below, we'll show you how to identify an unknown AirTag that's been tracking you and what you can do about it.For more, check out Apple's Find My vs Google's Find My Device network and 8 settings you should change after installing iOS 18.2.Use Tracker Detect on Android to scan for AirTags The Tracker Detect app, available in the Google Play Store for free, allows you to use your Android to search for and track items that work with Apple's Find My network, such as AirTags, and are separated from their owner for at least 15 minutes. No Apple ID account is required. Enlarge Image Just hit Scan and search for nearby AirTags. Nelson Aguilar/CNETAfter downloading Tracker Detect, turn on Bluetooth, open the application, agree to the terms and conditions, and tap the blue Scan button to search for nearby items. If this is your first time using Tracker Detect, you'll be prompted to give the app access to Bluetooth, which it needs to find any AirTags.Your Android phone will scan for up to a minute, and if it finds an AirTag near you, it will appear as "Unknown Airtag." If you don't find anything, you can try the scan again, especially because the tracker must be separated from its owner for at least 15 minutes to appear.What should I do if an AirTag is following me?If Tracker Detect notices an AirTag that's been following you for at least 10 minutes, the app will then allow you to play a sound from the AirTag so that you can more easily find the physical tracker.If you do find the AirTag, it's up to you on how you want to proceed. If the AirTag is with you by accident, meaning it's not being used to follow you, and "Lost Mode" is enabled, you can tap and hold your NFC-compatible Android to the white side of the tag to get more information on how to return it.However, if the AirTag is being used to track you, you can also view the serial number by tapping it with your phone, which might prove useful if you're considering contacting law enforcement and require ID proof of who might be stalking you. You can also take the back cover apart and look inside the AirTag to find the serial number. The AirTag can be disabled by removing the CR2032 battery. Patrick Holland/CNETHow do I disable an AirTag?If you want to shut down the AirTag and stop if from tracking you, Tracker Detect will provide a brief but concise summary on how to disable it:Press down on the stainless steel back cover of the AirTag.Rotate the cover counter-clockwise until it stops.Release your fingers and the cover will come off.Remove the button cell battery.Removing the battery will notify the owner that the AirTag has been disabled, so be warned.Unfortunately, Tracker Detect lacks some of the features that are available natively on the iPhone -- most importantly, automatic background scans. On Tracker Detect, you must manually scan for AirTags each time, which can be a nuisance if you're constantly worried about being tracked. But again, with Google's Find My Device network and Android's ability to do this now, it's a bit less of a worry.For more, don't miss how to download iOS 18.2 right now.

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereFortnite has grown into a cultural phenomenon, thanks in large part to its iconic collaborations. Epic has perfectly integrated the worlds of gaming and comics, featuring Marvel superheroes such as Iron Man and Spider-Man, as well as DC icons like Batman and Wonder Woman. The cinematic universe followed suit, incorporating characters from major movies such as Star Wars, John Wick, and Dune. Building on this tradition, Fortnite has expanded into sports, teaming with renowned brands such as Nike, Puma, and NBA clubs, as well as legendary sportsmen like LeBron James and Neymar Jr. Its foray into wrestling began with WWE superstars such as Bianca Belair, Becky Lynch, and John Cena. Now, excitement is mounting as new teasers imply another WWE collaboration is coming, bringing users more exciting skins and emotes.Fortnite x WWE collab teased at latest SmackDown episode ring matA new rumor about the next major Fortnite collab has emerged as Epic is seemingly sponsoring WWEs ring mat. Right before the airing of this past weeks SmackDown episode, spectators noticed a black ring mat with several logos displayed on it.Fortnites logo was seen on the new WWE ring mat. Image by ShiinaBR.One logo that stood out and was at the absolute center was Fortnites logo. Since its known that Epic has collaborated with WWE before and fans have been asking for more such crossovers, like Call of Duty did with Cody Rhodes, Rhea Ripley, and Rey Mysterio, its clear a new wave is on the way.Alongside Fortnite, other prominent logos such as Snickers, Cricket, Netflix, and more were seen on the ring mat. Unfortunately, the mat did not make it to the airing of the actual live show and was rather replaced by a blue mat.Some fans who spotted the Fortnite logo were thrilled at the tease and turned in their excitement in ShiinaBRs post. One such user said, We already have John Cena, Becky Lynch, and Bianca Belair in the game. I think the next would be Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, Rhea Ripley, and The New Day!Another chimed in, WaitTravis Scott will be there and making his debut, hinting at another rumor of the return of Travis Scotts Fortnite skin. While rumors are underway about the next wave of WWE collabs, a forgotten stealth game may just be arriving in Fortnite as well. FortnitePlatform(s):Android, iOS, macOS, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/XGenre(s):Action, Massively Multiplayer, Shooter9VideoGamerRelated TopicsSubscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share