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With Justin Lebron, Reds add to their stable of shortstops - and that's by design
CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Reds took a shortstop with their first pick in the MLB Draft last season and did so again Saturday, selecting University of Alabama shortstop Justin Lebron with the 18th pick in the 2026 draft. With their…
Letters | Automation must be designed with the human worker in mind
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16 Modern Home Design Trends That People Secretly Hate (And Want To See Disappear ASAP)
—Anonymous, 70, Wisconsin —Anonymous, 70, Wisconsin —Anonymous, 49, California 'The water in the rinse side that has accumulated during rinsing is minimal as opposed to filling the sink and definitely NOT running the water…
What Faith Means to New York Skyscraper Designer Rick Cook
Hello and welcome to Bloomberg's weekly design digest. I'm Kriston Capps, staff writer and editor for Bloomberg CityLab and your guide to the world of architecture and the people who build things. This week, Harvard University Graduate School of…
Homes will look cheap and tacky if you use five paint colours designers avoid
Selecting paint colours often comes down to individual taste; one person might love a particular shade of green, while another could find it unappealing. That said, certain hues have a proven track record when it comes to elevating a home's…
Artist fighting Temu to reclaim her mosaic design
South Australian artist Julie Aldridge says her mosaics have spread across the internet for years, appearing as exact copies, imitations and printed products sold online. She is trying to stop her work being sold as cheap rugs on Temu, saying new…
The design icon that's always hidden from view
In a new Wallpaper* summer series, architect Carlo Ratti explores Italy through the ordinary objects that define daily life. Fourth up: the Vibram sole, and how it helped the world find its footing There is a recurring image in mountaineering…
Dune 3 poster and logo designs send fan theories into overdrive
Movie marketing is often designed to be simple and immediate, but the new Dune 3 poster shows how effective visual design can be at building expectation if it's just cryptic enough to get people theorising about the film months before release. At…
Designers Say This Divisive Sofa Trend From the 1950s Is Having a Huge Comeback This Year
As a shopping editor, I keep a close eye on home design trends, and for much of the past decade, the go-to sofa has been a cozy silhouette wrapped in neutral upholstery. That's why it caught me off guard when I began seeing something entirely…
Hailey Bieber Uses This Designer Lipstick in Her Summer Routine (& We Found Dupes for Under $10)
Finding a pinky-nude lipstick is somehow more annoying than shopping for a red one. Too warm and it turns peach. Too cool and it somehow starts looking gray. Too opaque and suddenly you are back in the mid-2000s concealer-lips era — a Y2K…
These 10 bedroom details are secretly making your room look cheap, say designers - and the easy fixes to try now
Think your bedroom feels grown-up and chic? Interior designers say a handful of everyday objects can quietly tip it into the “tacky” zone, even if you have spent a lot of money. As Hayley Fellows-Prior puts it, 'My overall view is…
Live-Action Moana Remake Director Responds To Maui's Oddly Missing Design Feature After Negative Reviews
Maui's missing nipples in Moana gets an official response. Directed by Thomas Kail, the latest live-action Disney remake comes ten years after the animated original, with Dwayne Johnson reprising his role as Maui. The film, which stars Catherine…
Forget Brompton, this folding bike mixes convenience with out-of-this-world, sci-fi design
This could be the first folding bike that truly prioritises style along with portability. The Tetra pairs an eye-catching space-frame design with full rear suspension and larger wheels for a great-looking yet capable commuter. Folding bikes aren't…
Princess Kate Debuts a Rare New Dress From One of Her Go-To Designers
It's been a busy week for the British royal family—and it just keeps getting busier. Prince Harry (and later Duchess Meghan and the kids) touched down in the United Kingdom for the one-year countdown to the Invictus Games; King Charles III…
Bambu Lab collabs with Insta360 for epic design contest - win thousands in 3D printers, Luna Ultra cameras, and gift cards
Bambu Lab announced a major collaboration with the camera brand Insta360, featuring a “Let's Make It” Luna Ultra Design Challenge on MakerWorld. The two companies invite fans to design and 3D print custom hardware to fit the new Luna…
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