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At the 2023 Esri Developer Summit, I demonstrated various ways to visualize data as it changed over time in this technical session. The session covered common approaches for visualizing change including animations, composite multivariate symbology, and small multiples. Many of these examples used election data to illustrate the advantages and disadvantages of each technique. After the session, an attendee approached me with an idea she had sketched on a piece of paper. The idea was to visualize the results of multiple elections using square symbols where each square represented the winner of an election using color. The sketch looked something…

Should parents have access to university grades? Experts weigh inShould parents have access to university scores if they’re paying for tuition? We asked experts.Americans love to complain about the rising cost of college tuition. But consider this: Currently, the average student at an in-state public university pays just $2,480 a year in net tuition and fees. Of course, tuition is just one item on the list of college costs. Room and board costs may be higher. But when adjusted for inflation, the full cost of attending a public university has fallen, not risen. The average net price of tuition and…

As the United States nears its consequential November election, concerns about the impacts of artificial intelligence on the country’s electoral integrity are front and center. Voters are receiving deceptive phone calls mimicking candidates’ voices, and campaigns are using AI images in their ads. Many fear that highly targeted messaging could lead to suppressed voter turnout or false information about polling stations. These are legitimate concerns that public officials are working overtime to confront. But free and fair elections, the building blocks of democratic representation, are only one dimension of democracy. Today, policymakers must also recognize an equally fundamental threat that…

This story is part of the series “The Healing Soil: Detroit’s Urban Farms” and is co-published with Planet Detroit. Heidi Penix was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 46. The Michigan native had just moved back from Texas to start a new job after losing her job during the pandemic. But things were looking up. She also bought her first home in Detroit’s University District. Mr. Penix was never a farmer, but he was a believer in the food sovereignty movement. Her new home came with a garden that was left in disrepair after years of being vacant,…

This was a classic hot mic moment. While Kamala Harris was having beers with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer at a Michigan bar on Saturday, the vice president apparently let slip that her campaign is having a hard time understanding male voters.”We need to change positions among men,” she was heard confiding, apparently unaware that the microphone was still on.Ms. Harris, in particular, has worked hard to reach out to young black voters, and at one point solicited former President Barack Obama to join her. Reactions on social media suggested the intervention backfired, with many considering his comments rude and patronizing.Harris’s task…

Many people love summer, but my favorite season is always autumn. The autumn leaves and the crisp, cool air make me feel like something new is just around the corner. But as a native Floridian, my fall wardrobe is always evolving, and that’s where these fashion items come in. As Real Simple’s Amazon Shopping Expert, my real job is to find the best, most affordable products on the market. I’ve been testing and researching products for over 5 years, so you can trust my answers time and time again. I definitely use this mindset when shopping for myself, for example…

Editorial Written by Julian Baskin, Senior Urban Advisor, City AllianceDalila Goncalves, UNOPS Africa Regional DirectorOumar Shira, UN-Habitat Regional Director for Africa Africa’s young population, the continent’s greatest asset, holds the key to driving economic growth, urban transformation and climate resilience if given education and opportunity.Challenges such as youth unemployment, rapid urbanization and climate vulnerability pose significant risks, but also opportunities for Africa’s youth to lead change.With the right investments in infrastructure, governance and green jobs, Africa’s youth can build resilient cities and turn today’s challenges into catalysts for sustainable development. With 54 diverse countries and a population of 1.3 billion,…

American fashion designer Rick Owens is known for his extreme behavior. Obsessed with darkness and monoliths, his unique aesthetic often sees bodies contorted, turned upside down, grown with prosthetic limbs, and bound with stuffed structures he calls “duve donuts.” . And earlier this summer, he hosted perhaps the year’s blockbuster runway show. His interpretation of the Hollywood epic featured a hundreds-strong “white satin army of love” marching through the forecourt of the Palais de Tokyo, some dangling from a giant. Scaffolding structure amidst smoke.Today, on Halloween, a day marked by the fashion industry’s so-called prince of darkness, it has been…

Pedestrian street Las Ramblas in Barcelona. Image © Noppasin Wongchum, via ShutterstockfacebookTwittermailpinterestwhatsapporhttps://www.archdaily.com/1022986/world-cities-day-2024-transforming-urban-futures-through-preservation-innovation-and-resilienceTo commemorate World Cities Day, which concludes October on Cities, this year’s theme, “Youth lead local action on climate change and cities,” aims to support sustainable urban solutions supported by local communities and progressive policies. This reflects the growing momentum. Cities around the world are facing increasing demands for resilience, preservation and innovation as they grapple with challenges ranging from the climate crisis to protecting cultural heritage. These efforts are indicative of a global trend in urban planning where sustainability, adaptability, and inclusive community priorities are central.In this roundup,…

The decline in Solana trading volume is causing concern and the bearish signal is increasing as resistance levels remain strong. Alan Santana points to a bearish shift in Solana, contrasting stable volume in 2023 with a declining trend in 2024. Decreasing volume near resistance suggests waning buyer interest and could put downward pressure on Solana. Solana’s declining trading volume is currently causing concern among traders. In a recent X post, Alan Santana compares current volumes to volumes from 2023, indicating a possible change in Solana’s price path. However, despite Bitcoin’s strong performance, SOL market indicators are looking rather bearish, with…