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Salsa segments paid homage to icons like Héctor Lavoe and the Fania All-Stars, while reggaetón moments honored pioneers such as Daddy Yankee, Ivy Queen, and Tego Calderón.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
30 Jan. 2026 -
Francesco Iorio, founder of Augmenta and one of the pioneers of generative design at Autodesk, works in an industry where visibility actively undermines trust.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The museum will honor the history, creativity and cultural impact of Black artists and innovators with artist talks, tours, art-making activities, live music and more.—
Travis Pinson,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
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The chance to learn from Harbaugh was important in his decision, but McDaniel also paid his respect to past Chargers coaches Sid Gillman and Don Coryell, two offensive innovators who changed football forever.—
Greg Beacham,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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