Egg prices are high due to the bird flu.Avocados, already more pricy this year, may follow suit thanks to potential tariffs.Consumers are facing higher breakfast prices as a result.Savor the taste of that avocado toast with eggs because it is about to get more expensive.From avian diseases to tariffs, there are multiple forces at work driving the price increases on your breakfast.In January, the price of eggs hit a record high at an average of $4.95 for a dozen, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. The price of eggs rose in part because of the bird flu outbreak that has spread to dairy cattle and, in some cases, to humans. As a result, millions of birds have been killed, making eggs not just more expensive but also harder to find on the shelves.Avocados are likely about to follow suit, though for different reasons.Some 90% of the avocados consumed in the US come from Mexico, a nation that President Donald Trump hit with a 25% tariff on February 1. He later announced the tariffs would be delayed by a month, after which he may still impose them.Tariffs are taxes on foreign goods imported to the US, and they prompt importers to raise their prices to compensate for the added tax and cover their bottom line. As a result, the consumer usually bears the brunt of the price increase.Even pre-tariff, avocados, at an average of $0.91 each, were already 17% more expensive in the first week of February than they were during the same period last year, according to the US Department of Agriculture.Gary Williams, an emeritus professor of agricultural economics at Texas A&M, said avocados are elastic goods, so people will buy them regardless of the price."A tariff on avocado imports is basically a tax on US avocado consumers and most tariff revenue would be paid by US consumers," Williams told BI.Price hikes on breakfast ingredients are already impacting consumers.In New York City, customers are paying more for their breakfast sandwich, the beloved bacon, egg, and cheese. Waffle House customers, meanwhile, will face a $0.50 surcharge for each egg they order.Though it's uncertain how long disease outbreaks and trade wars will last, one thing is certain: some of our favorite breakfasts may soon feel more like luxuries than daily staples.

Captain America: Brave New Worldis the big new movie of the weekend, and its already off to a solid start for Marvels 2025 movies. Per the Hollywood Reporter, Sam Wilsons solo outing has opened to $192.4 million worldwide, at time of writing. Of that, $92.4 million is from international audiences, stateside take is currently $88.4 million. With the four-day weekend,Brave New Worldseems poised to make $100 million domestic, ahead of the initial target projections of $90 million-$96 million. To date, its one of the best domestic openings for the Presidents Day holiday and the biggest opening of any 2025 movie yet. Its also the highest open for any Captain Americamovie yet: the Steve Rogers-led movies respectively made $65.1 million (First Avenger), $95 million (Winter Solider), and $179.1million (Civil War). Despite mixed reactions from critics, audiences are apparently much kinder to Sam Wilsons first time leading aCaptain Americamovie. Analyst Luiz Fernando noted Bravesports a B- Cinemascorereportedly the lowest grade ever for an MCU movie. As for non-Capmovies, last weeks Love HurtsandHeart Eyes got Valentines Day boosts. Domestically,Love Hurtsmade an additional $4.4 million (for a $12.3 million weekend take), andHeart Eyesgained another $10 million for $21.5 million in its second weekend.Heart Eyesactually grew in its sophomore weekend, prompting director Josh Ruben to thank audiences for taking a chance on a different kind of horror movie and youre spreading the word. Marvel movies either lose momentum or keep on going in theates after their opening weekends. The next big genre movie is The Monkeyon February 21, followed by Mickey 17on March 7. Well see how Sam fares asThunderboltsandFantastic Fourwait their turn. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, whats next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.

By AJ Dellinger Published February 16, 2025 | Comments (0) | Jared Kushner, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Joel Kaplan, and President Donald Trump meet in the Oval Office. Joyce N. Boghosian/Flickr Daaaaaaaaad, the Europeans are picking on me again! Alright, so thats not a direct quote from Metas chief of global affairs Joel Kaplan, who spoke at the Munich Security Conference on Sunday, but its not far off. According to Bloomberg, Kaplan popped over to Europe to let political leaders there know Meta wont shy away from getting President Donald Trump involved if it continues to face crackdowns at the hands of the European Union. Kaplan reportedly told the audience that its up to the Trump administration to decide if EU penalties against American tech companies are unfair, but it wont be afraid to squeal if needed. When companies are treated differently and in a way that is discriminatory against them, then that should be highlighted to that companys home government, Kaplan said during a panel at the conference, per Bloomberg. While we want to work within the confines of the laws that Europe has passed, and we always will, we will point out when we think weve been treated unfairly. Meta has certainly been in the EUs sights, racking up more than $3 million in fines for violations of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) alone, and faces an ongoing investigation that alleges it failed to protect minors on its platform. Earlier this month, Meta announced it would open up its Facebook Marketplace platform to third-party competitors in the EU following an antitrust fine. Then again, Meta could simply stop maintaining monopolistic control over platforms and breaking laws if it doesnt want to deal with the consequences. Just a free idea for Zuckerberg and the gang.Most noteworthy is Kaplan signaling a new posture when it comes to international regulators. The company has certainly expressed its displeasure with the penalties it has faced in the past and has gone so far as to dispute some. But now its trying a new strategy: threatening to cry to Trump. Its not the most surprising move. Zuckerberg has been cozying up to Trump since he started polling well prior to the 2024 election. Following Trumps victory, Zuck made a point to go down and visit him at Mar-a-Lago, started changing platform moderation policies to be more favorable to the Trumpian agenda, and promoted Kaplan, a longtime Republican political operative.<Trump has also given some early signs that he might push back on attempts to punish American firms like Meta. While speaking at the World Economic Forum last month, the President said the EU shouldnt be fining American companies, calling it a form of taxation and saying We have some very big complaints with the EU. It seems Meta picked up on that message and is carrying it forward, wielding it as a warning against regulators who might be considering doing their job. Certainly cant have that, especially not at Metas expense.Daily NewsletterYou May Also Like By Lucas Ropek Published February 14, 2025 By Thomas Maxwell Published February 14, 2025 By Matt Novak Published February 14, 2025 By AJ Dellinger Published February 14, 2025 By Matthew Gault Published February 14, 2025 By Matt Novak Published February 13, 2025

Educational Park La Carcova / Ctedra Taller a77Save this picture! Herald Jeffry ParedesArchitects: Equipo Parque Educativo La CarcovaAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:500 mPhotographsPhotographs:Herald Jeffry ParedesMore SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. The Educational Park La Carcova project is defined as an ongoing collaborative work experience, extended over time, based on the formation of a university network united by a common goal in a specific territory with numerous unmet basic needs. Since 2019, a national and international network of educational institutions has been established, fostering an experience of exchange and joint production. This initiative revolves around the development of full-scale constructions through collective and community-building workshops, with the active participation of students and social actors. The team at Biblioteca Popular La Carcova serves as the primary liaison within the territory for the project's development. As an educational and cultural institution, it is a key reference point within the community, actively engaged in various initiatives and facing concrete growth needs.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!The overall working strategy aligns with the Educational Territory concept established by the Universidad de San Martn (UNSAM), which defines the transfer of knowledge to the most underserved areas within the municipality. Under this framework, a collaborative effort has been formalized with the policies of the Department of Socio-Urban Integration of the Municipality of General San Martn. The process of listening to the needs, current activities, future actions, aspirations, and desires initiated a collective imagination exercise that ultimately shaped the final project. This led to a proposal for the expansion of Biblioteca Popular La Carcova, along with a broader strategy for the development of the Educational Park, enabling its gradual implementation over time. The close relationship with community leaders has facilitated a participatory process, fostering consensus-building and trust among institutional actors and local residents. In 2019, the first structure was built within the territorya wooden framework whose roofing not only provided much-needed shade but also established a gathering place, serving as a symbolic, identity-forming, and emotionally significant landmark for the La Carcova community. The production and assembly of this structure took place through multiple sessions of a collective building workshop, bringing together students, faculty, and community members.Save this picture!Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, the project has continued to expand. Later, through the Integrated Collective Construction Workshop, comprised of students and professors, the Santuario del Gauchito Gil was builta fundamental religious landmark for the neighborhood. Currently, construction is underway on the second floor of Biblioteca Popular La Carcova, supported by the German foundation Aktion Palca, alongside the Early Childhood Space, which is already operational. Its name, more than anything else, encapsulates the essence of this collective construction process: "Todo a su tiempo" (All is in good time)Save this picture!Save this picture!El ejercicio de escucha de las necesidades, actividades actuales, acciones futuras, deseos y anhelos, puso en marcha un ejercicio de imaginacin colectiva que permiti dar forma final al proyecto. Se desarroll entonces una propuesta de ampliacin de la Biblioteca Popular La Carcova y una estrategia ms amplia para el desarrollo del Parque Educativo, que permite su implementacin a lo largo del tiempo. La cercana con los referentes de la organizacin social permiten un proceso de trabajo participativo, de construccin de consensos y de confianza entre los actores institucionales con los vecinos.Save this picture!Save this picture!En 2019 se construy el primer dispositivo en el territorio. Se trata de una estructura de madera, que con su cubierta resolvi no solamente la demanda de sombra en el predio sino que estableci un punto de encuentro que define un elemento referencial, de identidad y de afecto para la comunidad de La Carcova. Se inici la produccin y el montaje de dicha estructura a travs de diversas jornadas de un taller de construccin colectiva que reuni a estudiantes, sus docentes y la comunidad.Desde entonces el proyecto no dej de crecer a pesar de la pandemia y de las dificultades.Save this picture!Tiempo despus, a travs del Taller Integrado de Construccin Colectiva integrado por estudiantes y docentes, se construy el Santuario del Gauchito Gil, figura fundamental de la religiosidad del barrio. En la actualidad se est construyendo la planta alta de la Biblioteca Popular La Carcova, gracias al apoyo de la fundacin alemana Aktion Palca, y el Espacio para la Primera Infancia, que ya est est en funcionamiento, y cuyo nombre describe mejor que nada este proceso de construccin colectiva: "Todo a su tiempo".Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessProject locationAddress:Buenos Aires, ArgentinaLocation to be used only as a reference. It could indicate city/country but not exact address.About this officePublished on February 16, 2025Cite: "Educational Park La Carcova / Ctedra Taller a77" [Parque Educativo La Carcova / Equipo Parque Educativo La Carcova] 16 Feb 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1026473/educational-park-la-carcova-catedra-taller-a77&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream

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During the championship weekend of the Six Invitational, Ubisoft has announced that it will be revealing a new era of Rainbow Six Siege on March 13 at the Siege X Showcase in Atlanta, Georgia. A new attacker operator named Rauora, who hails from New Zealand, will also join Rainbow Six Siege.The teaser for the big upcoming Siege update describes it as the game's "biggest transformation" yet. This will include both graphical and audio improvements, as well as "deepened tactical gameplay," although no specifics were shared. Additionally, Ubisoft said there will be "new ways to play," but again didn't say if that would come in the form of new game modes or something else.Rauora will be available to play at the start of the upcoming Year 10 Season 1 as part of the Operation Prep Phase battle pass, and will be unlockable with Renown or R6 credits after two weeks.Continue Reading at GameSpot

One of the biggest improvements that Skyrim made to The Elder Scrolls was in Smithing. The Last Dragonborn can create armor, weapons, and accessories, alongside improving them at a forge. The process of Smithing in Skyrimis also intuitive and accessible even at early levels, making it a great way to earn money and gain access to better gear. A few tweaks from Dungeons and Dragons' tool proficiency system could make Smithing in The Elder Scrolls 6 even better, without compromising the improvements that Skyrim made to The Elder Scrolls' Smithing skill in general.

A Red Dead Redemption 2 player online has discovered a fascinating detail about the invisible snipers on Guarma. The invisible snipers in Red Dead Redemption 2were a controversial way for Rockstar to keep players inbounds, but most players will have missed this detail about them.

Viktor Antonov, best known for his work as art lead on Half-Life 2 and Dishonored, has reportedly died at age 52. Half-Life writer Marc Laidlaw broke the news in an Instagram Story, and other former colleagues have since taken to social media to pay tribute as well. I didnt want to say much till I felt it was confirmed, but I learned today that Viktor Antonov, our visionary art lead on HL2, has died, Laidla wrote in the now-expired post, which was reshared by LambdaGeneration on Saturday night.Antonov got his start in video games working on Redneck Rampage, and in addition to serving as art director for Half-Life 2 and Dishonored, he went on to consult on titles including Doom (2016) and Fallout 4. The Bulgarian artist just recently appeared in a documentary celebrating the 20th anniversary of Half-life 2 this past November.RIP Viktor Antonov. I wish I told you how much admiration I had for you but we get caught in our lives until a surprise like this hits us, Raphael Colantonio, founder of Arkane Studios and Wolfeye Studios, wrote on Bluesky. You were instrumental to the success of Arkane Studios and an inspiration to many of us, also a friend with whom I have many fond memories. In another post, game designer Harvey Smith added, All this about his impact and talent is true, but I will also always remember how much he made me laugh, with his dry, devastating wit. RIP.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/viktor-antonov-art-director-for-half-life-2-and-dishonored-has-died-according-to-colleagues-203219167.html?src=rss

Dynabook and NEC revive optical drives in modern laptops, blending nostalgia with high-performance processors, high-res displays, and advanced connectivity.