Time and again fires have fast-tracked urban change.The fires in Los Angeles, aside from tightening already elaborate building codes, probably wont result in anything as dramatic.Rebuilding will take years and potentially involve additional building codes that may raise construction costs, and entail new forms of development that could improve but also alter the neighborhood[s].Michael Kimmelman trekked west to survey the charred landscape of Altadena, where as many as 4,700 homes were lost, finding an insurmountable situation that Michael Maltzan quips "isnt going to be quick or easy" to recover from (if at all). This is thanks in part to the presence of private equity interests. In the way of a solution, he writes: "Theres certainly plenty of room in the flatlands to accommodate more housing that wouldnt Manhattanize neighborhoods." His ideas add to the chorus of those questioning whether or not officials should consider it as a tabula rasaby which to introduce radical zoning changes or maintain an already faltered status quo.More from our recent Los Angeles Fires coverage:After the Altadena Fire: An Ode to Our HouseOliver Wainwright: better urban strategies must come from L.A.'s ashesAIA|LA Wildfire Disaster Response Task Force leaders on rebuilding: 'Our approach must be holistic'

The orange-lined triggerfish (Balistapus undulatus) is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the triggerfish family, Balistidae. It has a wide Indo-Pacific range, and is typically found in coral reefs, coral lagoons, and external reef slopes. The orange-lined triggerfish has a dark brown to dark green body with orange lines that start behind the head and cover the rest of its body. Its maximum body size is about 30 centimetres (12 inches), with the head about one-third of the body length. Due to its broad diet and distribution, the species is a crucial component in coral reef ecosystems through top-down control, and especially through consumption of sea urchins. This orange-lined triggerfish was photographed in the Red Sea off the Egyptian coast.Photograph credit: Diego DelsoRecently featured: Sojourner TruthVery Large TelescopeCharles Henry TurnerArchiveMore featured pictures

February 6: Smi National Day (1917); Waitangi Day in New Zealand (1840) Signing of the Washington Naval Treaty590 Vistahm and Vinduyih deposed their brother-in-law HormizdIV, King of Kings of the Sasanian Empire.1579 Domingo de Salazar, a Spanish Dominican friar, was appointed the first bishop of Manila.1865 Finland established its modern system of secular municipalities, separate from church parishes.1922 Representatives from France, Italy, Japan, the United States, and the United Kingdom signed the Washington Naval Treaty (pictured), agreeing to limits on naval construction in the hopes of preventing an arms race.1987 Mary Gaudron became the first woman to be appointed a justice of the High Court of Australia.Aldus Manutius (d.1515)Isabella Beeton (d.1865)Zsa Zsa Gabor (b.1917)Mary Beth Edelson (b.1933)More anniversaries: February 5February 6February 7ArchiveBy emailList of days of the yearAbout

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Steams early access program helps small to medium-sized developers get an idea off the ground, but not every game actually does. Now, Valve has a notice designed to warn Steam users when they visit an early access games store page if its been a minute since the last update. If the devs lofty goals for a 1.0 release were a little too lofty, then its probably time to do some due diligence before spending money on what may be abandonware.Valve hasnt formally announced the feature, but both Eurogamer and PC Gamer point it out as first highlighted by SteamDB. One example where you can see this warning in action is the store listing for Cavern Kings, which flags that its developers have not updated the game in over eight years.Thats probably long enough to safely say the game is abandoned (though the developer has since worked on another title). On the other hand, Pirate Softwares Heartbound currently has a warning for not being updated in 13 months. And the recent mostly negative user reviews track with that. But the developer just posted an update note in January to explain the hiatus, and also dropped a patch days ago on February 1st. So, this may not be a fully fleshed-out or foolproof feature just yet.

The keyboard company Qwertykeys has temporaily halted all shipments to the United States in response to President Trumps tariffs on Chinese goods going into effect. The company says its working on ways to mitigate shipping costs and that the tariffs have made it so that all keyboards from China to the U.S. are now subject to 45% tariffs at full value.We are closely watching the progress of the situation and really hope that there is something else we can do other than bumping the price up, the company wrote in a comment on Reddit.Qwertykeys says that its delivery partner, DHL, now requires prepayment of 50% of the declared product value as a tariff deposit, plus a $21 processing fee per package. That would drastically raise prices for customers in the US, something Qwertykeys says is unsustainable for both our business and customers.The company plans to pause shipping for 72 hours, during which it will negotiate with DHL and alternative logistics providers to obtain fairer tariff-handling solutions.Qwertykeys, which specializes in mechanical keyboards and components, also said in a message this morning that it would be unable to send replacement parts out to customers due to the US Postal Services announcement that it would suspend deliver of packages from China. The Postal Service has since reversed course, but Qwertykeys hasnt yet posted an update on its plans.Some companies in the mechanical keyboard world ship their products directly from China to customers in the US, which was expensive even before the new tariffs were in place. Qwertykeys says it relies on suppliers in Guangdong, China and notes on Reddit that the tariffs will impact those direct shipping methods.Qwertykeys and DHL did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

From its debut in 1993 until the release of Titanic in 1997, Jurassic Park was the must-see movie of the decade. That original film (arguably still the franchise's best) dominated the box office, set a new standard for the effective use of CGI, and sparked a generation's fascination with Earth's distant past.Now, 30 years later, Jurassic Park has spawned two film trilogies and a whole new generation of dino-loving moviegoers. With Jurassic World Rebirth releasing in July, we've compiled this guide on where you can watch all of the Jurassic Park and Jurassic World movies right now.Where to Watch the Jurassic Park Movies OnlineThe good news: Almost all of the Jurassic Park movies can be streamed online. The bad news: The Jurassic saga is not available as part of a single streaming service. Most of the Jurassic Park movies are available to stream on Starz, including the latest release, Jurassic World Dominion. However, Jurassic World is available with a Prime Video subscription, while Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom can only be rented or purchased from digital marketplaces like Prime Video.Here's our full breakdown of how to watch the Jurassic Park and World movies online in 2025:Jurassic Park (1993)Stream: StarzRent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTubeThe Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997)Stream: StarzRent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTubeJurassic Park 3 (2001)Stream: StarzRent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTubeJurassic World (2015)Stream: Prime VideoRent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTubeJurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018)Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTubeShort Film: Battle at Big Rock (2019)Stream: YouTubeShort Film: Jurassic World Dominion: The Prologue (2021)Stream: YouTubeJurassic World Dominion (2022)Stream: StarzRent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTubeJurassic Park Movies on Blu-rayPrefer physical releases to new subscriptions? Every Jurassic Park and Jurassic World movie has been released in 4K UHD and Blu-ray, both as individual DVDs as well as collected box sets. Jurassic World Ultimate 6-Movie Collection [Blu-Ray, Region Free]See it at AmazonJurassic Park [4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital]See it at AmazonJurassic Park Ultimate Trilogy [Blu-ray]See it at AmazonJurassic World [4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital]See it at AmazonWhat's the Best Order to Watch the Jurassic Park Movies?The Jurassic Park chronology follows its release order, making for a straightforward binge. However, if you want to be sure about where to begin, our how to watch the Jurassic Park movies in order explainer can help. Jurassic Park Movies in OrderJordan covers games, shows, and movies as a freelance writer for IGN.

When it comes to Pokmon plushies, Squishmallows are arguably the most popular brand around. That being said, not all Pokmon Squishmallows are equally popular. It's hard to compete with the likes of Pikachu and Snorlax when other Pokmon in the lineup are from a later generation that not everyone is familiar with. This is, presumably, why Amazon is currently offering discounts on Pokmon such as Teddiursa, Fuecoco, and Belibolt.If you're looking to buy a Pokmon Squishmallow for yourself or a loved one, consider some of these less popular picks before you spend more on the same one everyone else has.The Best Pokmon Squishmallow Deals at Amazon Today14-inchBelibolt14-inchTeddiursa14-inchFuecocoClefairyAll of the best Squishmallow discounts at Amazon today are currently on the 14-inch versions of each of these Pokmon. The two lowest-priced options here are the Teddiursa and Belibolt versions, so if you want the best possible deal, those are worth a look. Both Belibolt and Fuecoco were part of the new ninth generation of Pokmon, so they were featured in the most recent games on the Switch: Scarlet and Violet. Belibolt, as far as I know, is not one of the more popular choices in those games. However, Fuecoco was one of the starter choices in Scarlet and Violet.The biggest outlier on this discount list is Clefairy, who has been around since the first generation of Pokmon. It's currently the only Squishmallow from that generation with a discount. Snorlax, Gengar, Dragonite, and Pikachu are all still sitting at full price. So if you don't mind spending a little bit more, here are some of the more popular Squishmallows you can buy in 2025.Popular Squishmallows in stockDragoniteSee it at AmazonSnorlaxSee it at AmazonPiplupSee it at AmazonPikachuSee it at AmazonGengarSee it at AmazonWhere Else Can You Buy Pokmon Squishmallows Online?While Amazon is certainly one of the more convenient places to shop, it isn't the only place where you can buy these particular plushies. Two of the best alternatives to Amazon are Target and Walmart, which will often have inventory when Amazon runs out. They are also great places to look for the 20-inch versions of these plushies since Amazon is often low on those compared to the 14-inch. You can also find Squishmallows from Pokemoncenter.com, which sells pretty much all of the other Pokmon toys you'd ever want.

SummaryComplete the missions to get credits towards character stats upgrades.Seven playable characters to upgrade.Complete the missions to unlock Arena mode.The wait is over: single player Sci Fi fantasy Third person shooter Stellar Ghosts Settlers ((SGS)), is out today on Xbox. Lets jump in to some details on how to get the best out of your gameplay and stay alive!Upon succeeding a mission, the player will receive credits that can be spent towards upgrading the player characters stats of his choice. Seven playable characters are available and each of them starts with their specific stats (Health, Stamina and Armor) and their own unique special ability (force shield, incineration invincibility, orb sidekick, regeneration, megablast and homing electro shots). Making the best use of those hard-earned credits is crucial to enhance your favourite playable characters so that it gets easier to complete the missions.Make sure to get rid of as many enemies getting in your way as possible. Its the best way to earn additional credits! So have no mercy! Blast everything that moves! The SGS will reward you for it! But watch your ammo!Completing missions will also unlock the Arena Mode. This mode will provide countless hours of gameplay where the player will have to go through all the waves of enemies and try to beat the top ranked players on the leaderboards.If you want to reach the highest ranks in the leaderboard, the best practice would be to use the weakest weapons first to beat a maximum of the weaker enemies in the early waves. As the player gets to the higher waves it will be useful to use stronger weapons since more enemies will attack or stronger enemies will rise. There is a set number of collectibles items (weapons, mechs, energy kits and health kits) in each arena, so you will have to collect them wisely if you want to make it to the highest ranks.You have an hour to complete an arena, the faster you complete it, the more points you receive. So, youll have to be as accurate as possible to save ammunition and try to be as quick as possible to gain extra points thanks to those sharp shooting skills!We have also hidden a secret object in each mission and arena. If you want to finish the game, youll have to find them all to complete that achievement.You can only earn credits during Campaign mode. So, if you plan on upgrading all the playable characters, youll have to redo the missions. The way to go if you want to find all the secret items as well.Playing the arenas will be a requirement if you plan on completing all the achievements in the game. And youll relax while blasting away all the alien creatures and the enemies of the settlers using all the arsenal of weapons available.Making it to the top ranked players on the leaderboard will feel like a great achievement in itself as youll have to beat the score of some relentless pest control players! SGS is available today on Xbox!Stellar Ghosts SettlersPROTOFACTOR, Inc$9.99Get it nowStellar Ghosts Settlers is a Sci Fi Fantasy 3rd person action shooter game that sticks to the basics and immerses you in a world full of original and powerful wildlife.You are part of a group of settlers who decided to go away from the corrupt galactic Government's yoke. The settlers decided to set their first colony on the recently discovered and uninhabited planet Prosopopia B-21, planet full of resources so that the colonists could thrive. Despite the hostile wildlife the settlers managed to set multiple bases across the planet. Unfortunately, it wasn't that long until the galactic Government found out about that treason and decided to invade the planet in order to get their hands on all those new resources.