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A groundbreaking study from the Institute of Science Tokyo may change the future of robotic flight control by utilizing bio-inspired wind sensing techniques. Researchers have developed a method that achieves an impressive 99% accuracy in detecting wind direction using flexible wings equipped with strain sensors. This innovative approach mimics the natural strain receptors found in birds and insects, offering new avenues for enhancing the performance of flapping-wing aerial robots in varied wind conditions. Hummingbird-inspired wings Birds and insects have specialized mechanical receptors on their wings, which collect strain sensory data. This natural adaptation helps them respond to changes in wind, body movement, and environmental factors, thus fine-tuning their flight. Inspired by these biological mechanisms, the researchers are exploring how strain sensing in robotic wings can provide valuable information about surrounding airflow. Associate Professor Hiroto Tanaka and his team investigated the potential of strain sensors attached to flexible wings designed to mimic those of hummingbirds. The experiments were conducted in a wind tunnel that simulated hovering flight conditions, with researchers focusing on accurately discerning wind directions during tethered flapping. “Small aerial robots often struggle with traditional flow-sensing technologies due to strict weight and size restrictions,” Tanaka explained. “Therefore, utilizing simple wing strain sensors to recognize flow conditions directly without adding specialized equipment would be incredibly advantageous.” The team attached seven commercially available strain gauges to a flexible wing structure replicating hummingbird wings. These wings, made from tapered shafts and a wing film, were paired with a flapping mechanism powered by a DC motor, producing a rhythmic flapping motion at a pace of 12 cycles per second. The researchers tested this setup in the wind tunnel with a gentle breeze of 0.8 m/s, measuring wing strain while varying the wind direction through seven angles (0°, 15°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 75°, and 90°) as well as under still conditions. In a novel application of machine learning, the gathered strain data was analyzed using a convolutional neural network (CNN) model to classify the different wind conditions based on the wing strain measurements. 99% accurate The results were remarkable: the system achieved a classification accuracy of 99.5% with complete flapping cycle data. Even when only analyzing 0.2 cycles, the accuracy remained strong at 85.2%. When testing with just one strain gauge, accuracy ranged between 95.2% and 98.8% with full cycle data, while it dropped to 65.6% or lower when using shorter data segments. Interestingly, when the researchers removed inner wing shafts, the accuracy of wind direction detection diminished slightly by 4.4% for short data sets and 0.5% for complete cycles with all strain gauges. This decline was more pronounced when only one strain gauge was utilized, indicating that the design of the wing structure positively impacts wind-sensing capabilities. “This research enhances our understanding of how hovering birds and insects can finely tune their flight through strain sensing in their flapping wings, which is crucial for responsive flight control,” Tanaka concluded. The findings suggest that similar systems could be integrated into biomimetic flapping-wing robots, using basic strain gauges to improve their adaptability and efficiency in real-world flying conditions. As robotic technology evolves, this sustainable and efficient approach to wind detection marks a significant leap forward, opening doors to more sophisticated aerial robotics guided by natural principles.It’s almost a new year, and that means it’s almost time for a bevy of new state laws to go into effect. For the 2023-24 legislative session that just wrapped up (each session spans two years) Gov. Gavin Newsom signed 1,017 bills into law, according to Chris Micheli, a veteran Sacramento lobbyist. That’s a tick more than one-fifth of t he 4,821 bills introduced over that two-year span . Most of the new laws are slated to kick in on Jan. 1. From new parking rules to health care coverage and more, here is a quick look at just 10 of those new laws: Local jurisdictions could give the green light to permit certain cannabis retailers to prepare and sell drinks and food that do not contain cannabis. The law, signed by the governor in late September , also allows the retailers to host ticketed live events on the premises. The idea is to pave the way for a version of Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes, where people can use cannabis with others while also consuming coffee, sandwiches and live music, for example. The new law “will allow cannabis retailers to diversify their business and move away from the struggling and limited dispensary model,” Assemblymember Matt Haney, a San Francisco Democrat who championed the effort in the legislature, said in a news release . Newsom vetoed similar legislation last year over concerns from public health advocates. This bill included additional provisions meant to reduce health risk, including letting employees wear employer-provided masks and allowing local governments to require filtration and ventilation systems to prevent smoke from permeating nearby buildings. Minors who make money by producing online content should get some extra financial protection as a result of two bills the governor signed this year. One expands the Coogan Act , a longtime California law that requires parents to open a trust and set aside at least 15% of their child actor’s gross earnings. The new rules have been expanded to include “kidfluencers” — or, as the bill describes them, “child influences in paid online content or internet websites, social networks and social media” — as part of the creative or artistic services that would trigger a Coogan trust account. Another extends those financial protections to children who appear in vlogs, or video blogs. Sen. Steve Padilla, D-San Diego, noted the Coogan Act covers children under contract — not necessarily children who appear in their parents’ online content. This new law requires content creators to set aside a percentage of total gross earnings in a trust for the child (to be accessed when they become an adult) if the minor is in at least 30% of their content within a month. Several education bills were signed into law this year, ranging from rules to protect young people from being outed against their will to rules that require elementary schools to offer free menstruation products . Other new laws cover what is taught in the classroom, including a bipartisan measure that ensures students are being taught accurately how Native Americans in California were treated during the Gold Rush era and the Spanish colonization of California. “Classroom instruction about the Mission and Gold Rush periods fails to include the loss of life, enslavement, starvation, illness and violence inflicted upon California Native American people during those times,” said Assemblymember James Ramos, D-San Bernardino. “These historical omissions from the curriculum are misleading.” California public schools also will be required to teach Mendez v. Westminster , a landmark court case involving an Orange County family and local school districts that helped bring about the end of segregation laws in local schools around the country. Selling a device, often called a “tuning kit,” that can modify the speed capability of an electric bicycle so that it is no longer defined as an e-bike will be prohibited . California law already has speed guidelines for e-bikes. For example, a Class 1 bike has a motor that kicks in when a rider is pedaling and tops out at 20 mph; a Class 3 motor is meant to stop at 28 mph, and those bikes include speedometers. Modifying the speed of e-bikes is already illegal and unsafe, Assemblymember Diane Dixon, R-Newport Beach, said in an analysis of her bill. The new law specifically bans the sale of products that can make the alterations. Tenants soon will have more time to respond to an eviction notice. California law originally dictated that a landlord could not file an eviction lawsuit until after serving their tenant with a three-day notice — which excludes Saturdays, Sundays and judicial holidays — to pay. Tenants then had five days after they were served to file their defense in court. If they failed to do so, a judge could award a default judgment to the landlord. The new law doubles those five day-windows to 10 days. Responding to eviction lawsuits is not necessarily a simple feat, supporters of the new law have argued , particularly for people struggling to pay their rent. Tenants need to obtain hard-to-find legal aid or an expensive attorney to complete their defense filing accurately, and then they have to find the means to travel to the courthouse. Certain insurers must cover fertility treatments, including in vitro fertilization, in 2025. This law, which won’t take effect until July 2025 , will require large group health care service plans to cover up to three oocyte (egg) retrievals. It also prohibits health care service plans from imposing different conditions or coverage limitations on fertility medications or services. Sen. Caroline Manjivar, D-San Fernando Valley, said her bill being signed into law is “a triumph for the many Californians who have been denied a path toward family-building because of the financial barriers that come with fertility treatment, their relationship status or are blatantly discriminated against as a member of the LGBTQ+ community.” Medical debt will no longer be shared with credit reporting agencies , meaning that debt will not show up on credit reports. That said, medical debts still must be paid. In her analysis of the bill Sen. Monique Limón, D-Santa Barbara, noted that the new rules doesn’t forgive medical debt or restrict the collection of it. Instead, she said, the new rules are meant to help “lift the credit scores of people who have been inaccurately and unfairly saddled with medical debts on their credit reports, opening opportunities for access to healthier financial products, better housing and more employment opportunities.” A new law may make it easier to opt out of pesky automatic subscription renewals. Companies will now have to obtain the “express affirmative consent” to automatically renew subscriptions entered into after July 1, 2025. Consumers also will need to be sent annual reminders about automatic renewals, what the charges are, and information about how to cancel the service. Think you’ve finally found an open parking spot? If it’s within 20 feet of any marked or unmarked crosswalk, then you may want to find a new spot. Starting in 2025, motorists could be ticketed for parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk — even if there is no sign posted. The no-parking zone decreases to 15 feet if there is a curb extension present, the law says. Newsom OK’d this law in 2023 — the bill is part of the two-year legislative session that ended in 2024 — and technically it already is in effect. However, the law only allowed jurisdictions to begin ticketing offenders starting Jan. 1, 2025. Residential treatment facilities (also called short-term residential therapeutic programs) that provide services for minors, must report certain information to the child, their parent or guardian, and California’s Department of Social Services when seclusion or restraints are used. These facilities are allowed to use seclusion or restraints when staff believe the patient may be a danger to themselves or others, said Sen. Shannon Grove, R-Bakersfield, who championed this law. 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An online debate over foreign workers in tech shows tensions in Trump's political coalitionIntelligent Transportation Systems Market: Reaching $94.91B by 2031, 7.1% CAGR 11-24-2024 08:36 PM CET | Logistics & Transport Press release from: SkyQuest Technology Group Intelligent Transportation Systems Market Scope: Key Insights : Intelligent Transportation Systems Market size was valued at USD 51.19 billion in 2022 and is poised to grow from USD 54.82 billion in 2023 to USD 94.91 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 7.10% during the forecast period (2024-2031). 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At the same time, from January 1, 2025, there are going to be important changes in many rules in the country. This includes rules ranging from LPG prices to EPFO. Let us know what will change this time from January 1 and what will affect you. Rule Change From 1st January: Usually, the government changes the price of LPG on the first of every month. In the past few days, there have been many changes in the prices of 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder. However, the prices of 14 kg kitchen cylinder have remained stable in the country for a long time. In such a situation, a change in the price of LPG cylinder is expected this time too. PF account holders may get a special gift in the beginning of the year 2025, through which withdrawal of PF money will be possible from ATM machine. The Labor Ministry is working on this. Recently, Labor Secretary Sumita Dawra said that the Ministry of Labor and Employment is upgrading its IT system to streamline PF withdrawal and improve service. 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The City boss is enduring the worst run of his glittering managerial career after a six-game winless streak featuring five successive defeats and a calamitous 3-3 draw in a match his side had led 3-0. The 53-year-old, who has won 18 trophies since taking charge at the Etihad Stadium in 2016, signed a contract extension through to the summer of 2027 just over a week ago. Yet, despite his remarkable successes, he still considers himself vulnerable to the sack and has pleaded with the club to keep faith. “I don’t want to stay in the place if I feel like I’m a problem,” said the Spaniard, who watched in obvious frustration as City conceded three times in the last 15 minutes in a dramatic capitulation against Feyenoord in midweek. “I don’t want to stay here just because the contract is there. “My chairman knows it. I said to him, ‘Give me the chance to try come back’, and especially when everybody comes back (from injury) and see what happens. “After, if I’m not able to do it, we have to change because, of course, (the past) nine years are dead. “More than ever I ask to my hierarchy, give me the chance. “Will it be easy for me now? No. I have the feeling that still I have a job to do and I want to do it.” City have been hampered by a raft of injuries this term, most pertinently to midfield talisman and Ballon d’Or winner Rodri. The Euro 2024 winner is expected to miss the remainder of the season and his absence has been keenly felt over the past two months. Playmaker Kevin De Bruyne has also not started a match since September. The pressure continues to build with champions City facing a crucial trip to title rivals and Premier League leaders Liverpool on Sunday. Defeat would leave City trailing Arne Slot’s side by 11 points. “I don’t enjoy it at all, I don’t like it,” said Guardiola of his side’s current situation. “I sleep not as good as I slept when I won every game. “The sound, the smell, the perfume is not good enough right now. “But I’m the same person who won the four Premier Leagues in a row. I was happier because I ate better, lived better, but I was not thinking differently from who I am.” Guardiola is confident his side will not stop battling as they bid to get back on track. He said: “The people say, ‘Yeah, it’s the end of that’. Maybe, but we are in November. We will see what happens until the end. “What can you do? Cry for that? You don’t stay long – many, many years without fighting. That is what you try to look for, this is the best (way). “Why should we not believe? Why should it not happen with us?”Expert defends anti-AI misinformation law using chatbot-written misinformationTrump's NSA Pick Says He's in Lockstep With Biden's Adviser

LSU outlasts UCF 109-102 in triple-OT affairFadnavis, Ajit Pawar in Pune; CM Shinde visits native place in SataraTrump's tariffs could raise the prices of these everyday goodsPercentages: FG .431, FT .654. 3-Point Goals: 10-27, .370 (Vaughns 4-6, Holt 4-10, Neal 2-5, Nunn 0-1, Skytta 0-4). Team Rebounds: 3. Team Turnovers: None. Blocked Shots: 1 (Beatty). Turnovers: 11 (Skytta 5, Beatty 2, Holt, Nunn, Vaughns, Williams). Steals: 5 (Brewer 2, Holt, Neal, Vaughns). Technical Fouls: None. Percentages: FG .472, FT .667. 3-Point Goals: 7-26, .269 (Ola-Joseph 2-7, Mahoney 1-3, Petraitis 1-3, Tucker 1-3, Stojakovic 1-4, Wilkinson 1-6). Team Rebounds: 8. Team Turnovers: 1. Blocked Shots: 5 (Dort, Petraitis, Sissoko, Stojakovic, Wilkinson). Turnovers: 12 (Stojakovic 3, Wilkinson 3, Sissoko 2, Tucker 2, Ola-Joseph, Petraitis). Steals: 6 (Petraitis 3, Dort 2, Stojakovic). Technical Fouls: Sissoko, 00:26 second. .

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BOSTON (AP) — UConn coach Jim Mora pulled a move that would make Bill Belichick proud while preparing the Huskies to play the notoriously churlish former New England Patriot's next team in his old backyard. Mora and his players were more than 45 minutes late for what was scheduled as a 30-minute media availability a day before Saturday's Fenway Bowl against North Carolina. Mora then gave a non-apology straight out of Belichick’s playbook. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content.

Shares of Carraro India Ltd saw a steep decline of 7.52% in their market debut against the original issue price of Rs 704 on Monday. Initially, the stock was listed at Rs 660, which represents a 6.25% discount from the issue price on the BSE. It plummeted further by 10% to reach Rs 633.30. On the NSE, Carraro India's stock debuted at Rs 651, marking a 7.52% dip. The company, which has a market valuation of Rs 3,679.15 crore, saw its IPO subscribed 1.12 times by the last bidding day on Tuesday. With a price band set between Rs 668-704 per share, the IPO was an Offer-for-Sale (OFS) of Rs 1,250 crore by Carraro International SE, as per the red herring prospectus. Established in 1997, Carraro India is a subsidiary of Carraro S.p.A., and began producing transmission systems in 1999 and axles in 2000, specializing in engineering solutions for OEMs. The company is a tier-1 provider focusing on axles and transmissions for agricultural tractors and construction vehicles. Its two manufacturing plants in Pune are equipped with state-of-the-art technology for various production processes, serving customers both domestically and globally through different branches. The company's clientele includes major domestic and international OEMs like CNH, TAFE, Mahindra and Mahindra, and John Deere. (With inputs from agencies.)Big AI bets, demand reboot: Indian IT sector `bytes’ into 2025 with cautious optimism

Cam Carter put LSU ahead for good with a jumper 1:08 into the third overtime and the Tigers came away with a wild 109-102 win over UCF on Sunday in the third-place game of the Greenbrier Tip-Off in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. Carter's make sparked a 5-0 spurt for LSU (5-1), which mounted a ferocious second-half rally that began after Darius Johnson drilled a 3-pointer to put the Knights up 52-34 with 12:57 to play in regulation. UCF (4-2) got back within two in the third overtime, but it never found a way to draw even. Vyctorius Miller and Jordan Sears sealed the victory, combining for three buckets down low that gave the Tigers a 106-99 cushion with 17 seconds remaining. Carter was the late-game hero for LSU, scoring the final four points of regulation to forge a 70-70 tie. He also knocked down a go-ahead 3-pointer with 3:19 left in the first extra session to give the Tigers a 76-75 advantage. Sears gave LSU a four-point edge with a triple of his own with 2:10 to go, but the Tigers failed to stay in front, and UCF's Keyshawn Hall kept the game going by sinking two free throws with six seconds remaining to make it 82-82. Neither team led by more than three in the second overtime, with Hall again coming to the Knights' rescue. He made two layups in the final 52 seconds of the frame to knot things at 93 and send the teams to a third OT. Few could have predicted 15 minutes of extra basketball after UCF put together a 25-3 first-half run that lifted it to a 38-18 advantage with 2:12 left until the break. LSU responded with seven unanswered points, but the Knights still led comfortably, 40-25, at intermission. Sears finished with a game-high-tying 25 points to go along with nine boards, while Jalen Reed recorded a 21-point, 13-rebound double-double for the Tigers. Carter netted 20 points, Miller had 16 and Dji Bailey chipped in 14. Johnson collected 25 points, six rebounds, eight assists and five steals for UCF. Hall totaled 21 points and 10 boards, and Jordan Ivy-Curry supplied 20 points. LSU outshot UCF 43.2 percent to 40.7 percent and had narrow advantages from behind the arc (12 made shots to 10) and the free-throw line (21-18). --Field Level Media

Pep Guardiola has pledged to step aside if he fails to turn around Manchester City’s poor run of form. The City boss is enduring the worst run of his glittering managerial career after a six-game winless streak featuring five successive defeats and a calamitous 3-3 draw in a match his side had led 3-0. The 53-year-old, who has won 18 trophies since taking charge at the Etihad Stadium in 2016, signed a contract extension through to the summer of 2027 just over a week ago. Yet, despite his remarkable successes, he still considers himself vulnerable to the sack and has pleaded with the club to keep faith. “I don’t want to stay in the place if I feel like I’m a problem,” said the Spaniard, who watched in obvious frustration as City conceded three times in the last 15 minutes in a dramatic capitulation against Feyenoord in midweek. “I don’t want to stay here just because the contract is there. “My chairman knows it. I said to him, ‘Give me the chance to try come back’, and especially when everybody comes back (from injury) and see what happens. “After, if I’m not able to do it, we have to change because, of course, (the past) nine years are dead. “More than ever I ask to my hierarchy, give me the chance. “Will it be easy for me now? No. I have the feeling that still I have a job to do and I want to do it.” City have been hampered by a raft of injuries this term, most pertinently to midfield talisman and Ballon d’Or winner Rodri. The Euro 2024 winner is expected to miss the remainder of the season and his absence has been keenly felt over the past two months. Playmaker Kevin De Bruyne has also not started a match since September. The pressure continues to build with champions City facing a crucial trip to title rivals and Premier League leaders Liverpool on Sunday. Defeat would leave City trailing Arne Slot’s side by 11 points. “I don’t enjoy it at all, I don’t like it,” said Guardiola of his side’s current situation. “I sleep not as good as I slept when I won every game. “The sound, the smell, the perfume is not good enough right now. “But I’m the same person who won the four Premier Leagues in a row. I was happier because I ate better, lived better, but I was not thinking differently from who I am.” Guardiola is confident his side will not stop battling as they bid to get back on track. He said: “The people say, ‘Yeah, it’s the end of that’. Maybe, but we are in November. We will see what happens until the end. “What can you do? Cry for that? You don’t stay long – many, many years without fighting. That is what you try to look for, this is the best (way). “Why should we not believe? Why should it not happen with us?”

A camera trap is a fairly unsophisticated piece of technology. A camera, a motion sensor, an SD card, and a handful of regular old double A batteries make up the inventory of the most important components. A million brands making a million different models are for sale all over the world. If you live in certain parts of the planet, you could decide you want a camera right now, and a guy will drop one off on your doorstep by this evening. It’s an unremarkable, easily accessible product. This is true. What’s also true is that a camera trap is a magical device that has the ability open a portal to a different world. A world far from air conditioning, TikTok, or even walls and ceilings. This is a forested world filled with a vast array of fascinating creatures. Sure we can enter the forest and walk around and feel like we’re somewhere new and different. The camera trap takes you a step further, into a forested world where no humans are present. In this place, the creatures that would never allow themselves to be seen by human beings are free to act naturally in their environment. This is why I love camera trapping. Every time I remove an SD card from a camera, place it into my computer, and click play, I’m transported to a different world, 20 seconds at a time. At the top of my list of creatures that I hope to see when I click play are . I have a hard time wrapping my head around the fact that in the forests around where I live, there are enormous spotted wild cats that weigh up to 200 pounds secretly living out their lives. And their lives really are mysterious. The people who are interested in learning more about what these cats are up to must rely on camera traps, along with footprints and scat, to give them clues as to where they’re living and how they’re living their lives. A few of these jaguar researchers have banded together to contribute to a database of living in Guanacaste. Each jaguar has a unique spot pattern and based on that pattern, they receive a name and are entered into the database. The database is always growing, but right now there are 100 or so known jaguars. In the last few months, I’ve been invited to send my jaguar videos to the keeper of the database so he can analyze each cat’s spotted coat, and we can all learn a little more about the jaguars that I’ve recorded. To my immense delight, I’ve learned that my camera traps have recorded at least 15 different jaguars (Maybe more. Sometimes it’s hard to see the spot pattern clearly.) Some of them are previously known individuals, already documented by a researcher. Just the other day, I sent a video to be analyzed, and it turned out to be a well-known individual that another researcher had recorded just hours before my video. We figured out that this male jaguar had marched 13 kilometers in a span of a few hours. While I love being able to add to the records of known individuals, what I find truly fantastic is identifying previously unknown animals. To date, I’ve been able to record 12 jaguars that are new to the database. That’s 12 massive wild cats that most likely nobody has ever seen before. Just walking around in the forest. I can’t tell you how happy that makes me to think about. Now take a look at the video below and join the handful of people who have ever seen these jaguars. Vincent Losasso, founder of , is a biologist who works with camera traps throughout Costa Rica. Learn more about his projects on or . You can also email him at:

Last summer, the Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana launched a new fragrance: Fefé, a perfume designed for dogs. Featuring natural and floral notes, the alcohol-free scent aims to convey freshness and cleanliness without overwhelming a dog’s sensitive sense of smell. The polished glass bottle is coated in green lacquer with a red cap, adorned with a 24-karat gold-plated dog paw. Named after Domenico Dolce’s poodle, Fefé is the brand’s first dog perfume, priced at 99 euros. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dolce&Gabbana Beauty (@dolcegabbana_beauty) However, many veterinarians have raised concerns about the impact of dog perfumes on their highly developed sense of smell. Dr. Federico Cuccia, a veterinarian from Rome, told Italian media that “dogs recognize themselves and their surroundings through smells. Changing their natural scent may confuse them and interfere with their communication.” Similarly, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) in London said that “we would not be surprised to find out that dogs are irritated by the smell of perfume.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by KYLIE💫 KENDALL💫 JENNER 🦋 (@kylie_dolls_kendall) Kendall Jenner walks with a dog in Bottega Veneta's campaign Dolce & Gabbana, known for innovative marketing strategies (they were among the first to seat bloggers in the front row of fashion shows), is tapping into the growing luxury pet market with this move. The trend has seen other brands entering the space, such as Boss, which launched a dog clothing and accessories line inspired by human fashion two years ago in collaboration with the dog accessories brand Kanine. The collection even allowed pet owners to match their outfits with their dogs while walking them or cleaning up after them. 5 View gallery Debbie Harry and a Yorkshire Terrier dog in Gucci's holiday campaign ( Photo: Nan Goldin ) Luxury clothing and accessories for pets are nothing new, and over the past two decades, they have become staples in the repertoire of high-end products. Ornate, diamond-encrusted collars, dedicated carrier bags from Louis Vuitton and Gucci for small dogs, cashmere knitwear and Polo Ralph Lauren bowls are just some examples. In 2020, Prada introduced a collection of dog coats priced at an average of $750 per item, followed a year later by Versace, which launched a luxury dog bed for $1,170. When pet owners spend thousands on purebred dogs and are inspired by social media influencers, buying a Gucci collar for thousands of dollars seems like a natural extension of their lifestyle. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @dunhill Dunhill's autumn campaign View this post on Instagram A post shared by Burberry (@burberry) A Pomeranian dog gets "dinner" in a Burberry campaign Now, dogs are making their mark in luxury advertising as loyal companions to the photographed stars. Recent campaigns feature singer Debbie Harry with a poodle and a Yorkshire terrier in Gucci’s holiday campaign; Kendall Jenner leading a Doberman in Bottega Veneta’s summer campaign, which includes a $1,150 braided leather dog collar; and a sleek Weimaraner lending its noble appearance to Dunhill’s autumn campaign. Burberry took it a step further, showcasing Jane, a Pomeranian, in a video campaign where the pampered pup enjoys "dinner" at a dining table complete with a white napkin. The growing trend combining a love of animals with high fashion is gaining momentum. Dogs bring warmth and charm to campaigns, drawing attention while making brands appear more approachable and relatable. 5 View gallery Virtual covers of Vogue magazine starring dogs under the title 'Dogue' ( Screenshot: Vogue.com ) Even Vogue magazine embraced this connection last summer with a dozen virtual covers featuring dogs under the title "Dogue." The magazine noted that the bond between dogs and fashion dates back to the late 19th century, citing a Labrador puppy illustration on its February 1897 cover, followed by a collie in a beret a year later. Iconic designers like Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel and Azzedine Alaïa were famously photographed with their beloved dogs. This year, the luxury brand Valentino leaned into the personal side of this trend. Alessandro Michele, the brand's new artistic director, launched his first campaign paying homage to Oliver, the pug of Valentino Garavani, the fashion house’s founder. Campaign images feature pug dogs alongside iconic Valentino designs, including red dresses and black-and-white polka-dot prints. Oliver is treated like a celebrity; five years ago, he was even "interviewed" about his favorite restaurants and movies. 5 View gallery Pre-Spring-Summer 2025 campaign of Louis Vuitton ( Photo: Glen Luchford ) Another notable campaign comes from Louis Vuitton, which highlighted dogs in its Spring-Summer 2025 pre-collection. Under the name "Dandim Dog Handlers," models were photographed leading or posing with dogs accessorized in luxury items: branded carry-all bags, portable water and food bowls, velvet berets and leashes and collars featuring the brand's signature monogram. For interested buyers, a Louis Vuitton dog collar costs 280 euros, while a chic dog carrier bag comes with a "modest" price tag of 2,900 euros. The brand explained that the campaign, directed by Pharrell Williams, highlights dogs as part of the Dog LVers collection. "The campaign celebrates the special bond between people and dogs, with luxury designs and accessories that reflect the cosmopolitan culture of dogs and their handlers," the press release read. To underscore this theme, the brand created a fictional dog show where dogs win prizes, blending fashion, emotion and a winning motif. 5 View gallery Louis Vuitton Pre-Spring-Summer 2025 Campaign ( Photo: Victor Brun ) 5 View gallery Anthropologie's Fall-Winter 2024-25 campaign ( Photo: Yulia Gorbachenko ) The contemporary presence of dogs in fashion campaigns is driven by two factors: image and economics. Fashion companies aim to market pet-specific design lines, expanding their offerings to new customers and needs. Dogs also serve as an opportunity to strengthen brand identity. The Autumn-Winter 2024-25 campaign from Anthropologie, shot in New York by photographer Yulia Gorbachenko, features models Taylor Hill and Barbara Palvin accompanied by dogs. According to writer Mark Whitmer from The Impression, the dogs create a homey, warm atmosphere and foster an emotional connection between the audience and the brand, appealing to customers through a heartfelt approach. Beyond economics, dogs symbolize loyalty, warmth, and reliability. Incorporating them into campaigns strengthens the emotional bond consumers feel toward a brand and lends it a more authentic, approachable image. Dogs also evoke themes of nature and healthy living, values that have gained traction in recent years. For many pet owners, dogs are integral members of the family. Brands recognize this bond and strive to connect with animal lovers by portraying dogs as part of the family or an extension of personal identity. >

Cricket fans blast Travis Head for his VERY rude celebration in Boxing Day Test: 'Kids are watching' Head took crucial wicket of Risabh Pant on last day Helped swing thrilling match in Australia's favour By SHAYNE BUGDEN FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 05:38, 30 December 2024 | Updated: 05:38, 30 December 2024 e-mail View comments Some cricket fans have called for Travis Head to be fined or even banned after the Aussie star performed a seemingly vulgar celebration when he took a crucial scalp on the last day of play in the Boxing Day Test. The match seemed to be headed for a draw with India sitting at 3/121 when the batter got Rishabh Pant to sky a ball to Mitch Marsh in the outfield - then appeared to simulate sex by repeatedly shoving his index finger through a circle he made with the thumb and forefinger of his other hand. It didn't take long for outraged fans to lash out at Head on social media. 'That's a nasty celebration ... where is the fine?' one asked. 'What's this celebration? Isn't it obscene and vulgar for the gentleman's game?' another added. Pictured: Travis Head (right) performs what appears to be a very rude celebration after taking Rishabh Pant's wicket with Sam Konstas (left) and Pat Cummins Some fans were outraged when Head appeared to simulate sex as his wicked provided yet another twist in a drama-packed Boxing Day Test Other comments included, 'WTH he should be fined for this celebration', 'It's utter disrespect', 'Cricket is a game of gentlemen... not some hooligans' and 'Ban Travis Head from all ICC knockout matches. Kids are watching'. However, some fans thought there was an innocent explanation, with one writing: 'Saying it was like a golf shot that got a hole in one?' Pant's wicket started a mini collapse for India, who then lost Ravindra Deja when he was caught by Alex Carey off a Scott Bowland delivery before Nitish Kumar Reddy nicked one to Steve Smith at slip courtesy of a Nathan Lyon delivery. Prior to those scalps, opener Yashasvi Jaiswal looked to be spearheading India's efforts to reach a draw, sitting on 82 from 200 balls faced at the time of writing. However, Jaiswal was fortunate to survive on 31 when he was the beneficiary of a highly controversial umpire's call . Australia were fuming after Jaiswal was struck on his back pad and given not out, with the on-field decision remaining despite DRS showing the ball would have hit the top of leg stump. If on-field umpire Joel Wilson had given Jaiswal out, India would have lost their fourth wicket, even if the young gun had used a review. Chasing an MCG run chase record of 340, India have effectively ruled themselves out of winning the fourth Test by going at a run rate of just more than two per over. One fan called for Head to be hit in the hip pocket nerve - but others thought there was an innocent explanation for his gesture This commenter wanted the Aussie suspended for what other fans speculated was a reference to a hole-in-one in golf India only need to draw the five-match series - currently locked at 1-1 - to retain the Border-Gavaskar trophy for a record-extending fifth-straight time. Jaiswal and India captain Rohit Sharma carefully saw off the first 16 overs until Cummins (2-10) produced six balls of magic. The Australian captain removed his opposing skipper, Rohit, with a ball that was juggled and caught by Mitch Marsh at gully. Five balls later, in-form No.3 KL Rahul edged Cummings to first slip for a duck, boosting Australia's hopes of going 2-1 up in the series. Mitchell Starc dismissed veteran superstar Virat Kohli (five), who once again was caught behind the wicket, to bring about lunch. Australia added only a further six runs on Monday as they were bowled out for 234 in the second over of day five, giving them a lead of 339. India Share or comment on this article: Cricket fans blast Travis Head for his VERY rude celebration in Boxing Day Test: 'Kids are watching' e-mail Add commentFarmers call for 'Punjab Bandh' today, emergency services to remain open