HAROLD GOLDBERG: FIVE THINGS I LEARNED WHILE WRITING THE SKINNY
Harold Goldberg releases debut novel "The Skinny," a gritty 1990s New York mystery narrated by Polish immigrant Stan Kaminski. The story intertwines class conflict, serial‑killer history, and video‑game storytelling techniques, drawing inspiration from Alan Wake and GTA. Goldberg rejected major‑publisher demands to preserve Polish dialogue, opting for a small‑press deal that grants higher royalties and creative control. The book launches a planned trilogy, with the sequel to be told from the viewpoint of the missing woman Charmaine.
How to Turn Your iPhone Into a Dumb Phone and Reduce Your Screen Time
CNET writer Prakhar Khanna outlines how to transform an iPhone into a low‑distraction device using built‑in iOS features and the third‑party Dumb Phone app. He walks readers through Focus mode, Screen Time limits, Downtime scheduling, and Assistive Access to curb...
Heat Dome and High Pressure Boost Southern US Solar as Polar Vortex Clouds the North
Solcast’s March analysis shows a stark solar divide across North America, with the southern half—northeastern Mexico, southeastern Texas and much of California—recording 20‑25% above‑average irradiance, while Canada, the Great Lakes region and the northeastern U.S. suffered below‑normal solar levels. The...
The Wondrous Life and Loves of Nella Carter by Brionni Nwosu
Brionni Nwusu’s debut, The Wondrous Life and Loves of Nella Carter, reimagines the Faustian bargain through a Black diaspora protagonist who gains immortality to document humanity’s beauty amid oppression. The novel weaves real historical figures into Nella’s centuries‑spanning adventures across...
James McTeigue On V For Vendetta’s 20th Anniversary
Director James McTeigue marked the 20th anniversary of his 2005 adaptation V for Vendetta, a film that grossed $134.7 million against a $50‑54 million budget. The movie’s anti‑authoritarian narrative, rooted in the graphic novel’s Thatcher‑era origins, resonated during the Bush administration and...
How Sali Christeson Launched the Go-To Luxury Workwear Brand for Women in Power
Sali Christeson, a former finance and tech professional, launched Argent in 2016 to address the lack of luxury workwear for women in leadership. The label began with neutral suiting and quickly added vivid hues, gaining high‑profile wearers such as Gloria Steinem,...
How Flying Dolly’s Is Cooling Down the Gulf Coast
Flying Dolly’s, a boutique creamery founded in 2011 in Mandeville, Louisiana, blends artisanal ice cream with New Orleans‑style snoballs. The company now operates five stores and a snoball stand, and has been franchising for six years, aiming for ten Gulf‑Coast locations...
400 Trillion to One: Why Your Perspective Is Stalling Your Progress
In this episode of the Gary Vee Audio Experience, Gary Vaynerchuk and Dr. Mark Hyman discuss how our personal perspectives and the broken food system are stalling progress on health, the economy, and the climate. They argue that food is...
APA Member Interview, Chloe W. Chang
Chloe W. Chang, a former business and fashion manager, has transitioned to a philosophy PhD candidate at San Jose State University. Her research explores existential questions in the digital age, especially how AI and social media reshape human temporality and...
Patrick Wilson’s Latest Horror Movie Is Coming To Prime Video Soon
The Conjuring: Last Rites, the fourth installment of the Conjuring franchise starring Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga, will begin streaming on Amazon Prime Video on April 21, 2026. The film, released in September 2025, grossed nearly $500 million worldwide against a $55 million production...
AI Art Is Human Art
A recent study published in *Advanced Science* compared visual creativity across four groups: professional artists, the general public, generative AI operating alone, and generative AI guided by human prompts. Artists achieved the highest creativity scores, followed by the general population,...
The Album Is Back
The album format is experiencing a cultural resurgence, driven by artists such as Charli xcx, Lily Allen, Bad Bunny and Rosalía. Music strategist Keith Jopling argues that albums remain the cornerstone of lasting careers despite streaming’s single‑track focus, citing Charli xcx’s 2024 release ‘Brat’ as a...
How (and Why) to Do Copenhagen Planks
The Copenhagen plank is a side‑plank variation that places the top leg on a bench, forcing the hip adductors to work intensely. Originating from Danish research, the exercise has been shown to boost adductor strength and lower groin‑pull incidence in...
What Happens When You Don’t Die on Time?
People diagnosed with terminal illnesses often receive a projected lifespan, prompting them to arrange affairs and pursue bucket‑list goals. When that timeline passes without death, as in the case of Staubi whose cancer entered remission months after his prognosis expired,...
Curve Bio Strengthens Clinical Push with CMO Hire
Curve Biosciences, the whole‑body intelligence company, announced the appointment of hepatology expert Dr. Amit Singal as chief medical officer. The hire follows a $40 million financing round and signals the firm’s shift from platform development to clinical implementation, starting with liver...
Cardwell Clubhouse / Dubbeldam Architecture + Design
The Cardwell Clubhouse, a 151 m² off‑grid structure designed by Heather Dubbeldam, serves as both utility hub and leisure space for an outdoor‑focused family. Powered entirely by a nearby photovoltaic array with battery storage, the building blends a flexible recreation room,...
SATShow Week 2026 United the Global Space Ecosystem and Unveiled Industry-Wide Technological Progress in Its 45th Year
SATShow Week 2026 convened 14,738 senior leaders and 515 exhibitors from 36 countries at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, marking the event’s 45th anniversary. The conference featured 273 speakers, expanded programming, and high‑level participation, with 39% of attendees in...
Earthen Company Explores Stone Dials for the First Time with the Moonglow and Nightfall
Earthen Company has expanded its affordable full‑ceramic field watch line with two new models, the Nightfall and Moonglow, each featuring a natural aventurine stone dial beneath sapphire crystal. The watches retain the 38 mm ceramic case of the previous Summit Mk2,...
Artemis Program Highlights 21st‑Century Space Research Landscape
Part 2 of exploring the current ecosystem of space exploration and research we see in the 21st century via the Artemis program #space #stem #nasa @aljazeeraenglish
Inside the ‘Super Bowl of the Watch World’
The Original Miami Beach Antique Show (OMBAS) has become the "Super Bowl" of the watch world, attracting over 400 vendors and showcasing ultra‑rare pieces like a $5 million watch. Dealers reported record performance, with one selling 45 watches in five days...
Kamal Haasan Questioned Geraftaar Director After Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth Joined the Film: ‘What Am I Doing?’
Director Prayag Raaj recounted the casting dynamics of his 1985 action drama Geraftaar, which featured Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan. Amitabh initially agreed only to a guest appearance but extended to a 10‑day shoot, prompting Rajinikanth to join, while Kamal...
Zach Cregger's Resident Evil Movie Reportedly Performs Well In Test Screenings
Zach Cregger’s upcoming Resident Evil live‑action film has completed early test screenings that insiders say were well‑received. Industry leaker Dusk Golem and veteran Daniel Richtman reported positive audience reactions, suggesting the project may finally deliver a competent adaptation. The movie, slated...
Unwrapping Deforestation: Your Chocolate Easter Bunny May Harm the Environment
An analysis by Global Witness shows that UK cocoa imports triggered over 2,000 hectares (≈4,940 acres) of deforestation in 2025, chiefly in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana. Since the 2021 Environment Act, total forest‑risk commodity exposure linked to UK imports has...
5 Must-Visit Philadelphia Museums For History And Art Lovers
The article spotlights five Philadelphia museums that blend history and art, detailing each venue’s signature collections, recent renovations, and admission fees. It notes the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s 240,000‑piece holdings and a reversed rebranding effort, the Barnes Foundation’s French Impressionist...
Revealing the Impact of Phase Transition on N = 1 2D Perovskite Photodetectors With Intrinsically Tunable Narrowband Detection
Researchers have engineered n=1 2D perovskite (PEA)2PbBrxI4-x photoconductors that deliver tunable narrowband detection from 400 to 520 nm and a record specific detectivity of 2.11×10^11 Jones at 20 V. The study identified two distinct stacking phases and showed that halide mixing induces phase...
Deborah Freedman’s Flowers for Mama Is Tender Picture Book
Deborah Freedman’s new picture book "Flowers for Mama" launches on March 31, 2026 through Viking Books for Young Readers. The hardcover, priced at $18.99, follows four kittens as they craft artistic gifts for their mother, blending drawing, stitching, and singing....
In Minor Keys: Art as a Sensory Ecosystem at the 61st Venice Biennale by Margherita Artoni
The 61st Venice Biennale, curated posthumously as Koyo Kouoh’s final project, showcases 111 artists across the Giardini, Arsenale and satellite venues. Titled *In Minor Keys*, the exhibition foregrounds low‑frequency, sensory‑driven experiences that treat space, artwork and visitor as a mutable...
Gallbladder Volvulus and the Use of Indocyanine Green
A 65‑year‑old woman with a necrotic gallbladder volvulus underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy aided by pre‑operative indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence imaging. ICG enabled real‑time visualization of the common bile duct, necrotic cystic duct, and thrombosed cystic artery, facilitating safe detorsion and confirmation...
The Artificial Pretense Called Vaccination
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Lock In Focus: Overcome Distractions, Master Success
Entrepreneurs: The world is designed to distract you. Lock TF in and master the power of FOCUS.
Artemis II to Beam 4K Video From Moon
Artemis II will use laser beams in giant leap for space video — new optical tech will stream '4K high-definition video from the Moon' https://www.techradar.com/streaming/artemis-ii-will-use-laser-beams-in-giant-leap-for-space-video-new-optical-tech-will-stream-4k-high-definition-video-from-the-moon
Five Things We Liked This Week – 03/04/26
This week’s roundup spotlights five indie‑music moves: Los Angeles songwriter Johanna Samuels signs with Odd Man Out Records and releases the introspective single “White Limousine.” Welsh duo The Bug Club teases their Sub Pop LP with the new track “Yours (If You Want Me).” Folk...
Welty: Embrace Time's Nonlinear Path to Writing Self
Eudora Welty on writing, time, and embracing the nonlinearity of how we become who we are https://t.co/bvP6qKs3mh
Meditation Can Feel Drug-Like, Then Reality Hits
Have you experienced a drug-like bliss in meditation and then snapped back to reality? Let me know in the comments 👇 https://t.co/lwZvxfLJyW
When Her Old Life Fell Apart, Tanya Fraser Chose to Travel – And Write.
Tanya Fraser abandoned a conventional home, marriage and career after a personal crisis, turning to travel and writing as a path to renewal. She discusses her journey on the Travel Writing Podcast, emphasizing self‑discovery in her 40s and the communal...
A Broader Horizon: Haitang Bay in China Ready to Welcome Tourists From Beyond Russia
Haitang Bay in Sanya is expanding beyond its Russian visitor base by leveraging Hainan’s visa‑free policy, new air routes and cruise links, and a growing wellness‑tourism ecosystem. The district is integrating medical facilities such as CSPC Medical Park with luxury...
Occupational Health Meets Longevity
Occupational health is evolving from a compliance‑focused function to a preventive longevity platform, aiming to influence how employees age. Executives are urged to prioritize five key areas, including midlife interventions, data‑driven health monitoring, and navigating privacy challenges. Employers see longevity...
How to Stop Feeling Mentally Busy All the Time
The article explains that feeling constantly mentally busy stems from cognitive overload rather than an actual heavy workload. It argues that the brain retains numerous open loops—unfinished tasks, reminders, and unprocessed information—creating a sense of perpetual activity. Even minor, low‑priority...
Critical Role Continues the Mighty Nein Story in a Campaign 2 Sequel Novel
Critical Role is releasing a sequel novel, *The Mighty Nein — Children of Empire*, on November 10, 2026. Written by award‑nominated author Nibedita Sen, the book follows monk Beauregard Lionett and wizard Caleb Widogast as they return to the Dwendalian...
The Best Recent Poetry – Review Roundup
The Guardian’s roundup highlights two recent poetry collections that blend formal rigor with personal urgency. Jean Sprackland’s "Goyle, Chert, Mire" (45 unrhymed sonnets, £13 ≈ $16.5) situates the Blackdown Hills as a linguistic landscape, using restraint to echo illness‑induced collapse. Kim Moore’s...
FlowerFull Smooth Hydrangea Is Anything but a Flop
FlowerFull® smooth hydrangea, a new cultivar of native Hydrangea arborescens, was released after a nine‑year breeding program by Bailey Nurseries. The plant features reinforced stems, abundant double‑white flowers, and strong disease resistance, performing well across USDA zones 3‑9. Trials at...
Texas Plume: Kick It Up a Notch with This Charismatic Biennial
Fine Gardening spotlights Texas plume (Ipomopsis rubra), a drought‑tolerant native biennial that shoots 4‑6 feet of scarlet, tubular blooms from late spring to midsummer. The plant thrives in well‑drained sand, gravel or loam and is hardy to USDA zones 6‑9, with...
Christ's Sacrifice Grants Us Unearned Righteousness
Happy GOOD Friday Christ takes the penalty we deserved, so we receive the righteousness we didn’t earn. John 19:30 …”it is finished”…
Python Blood Could Hold the Secret To Healthy Weight Loss
Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder have identified a python‑derived metabolite, para‑tyramine‑O‑sulfate (pTOS), that spikes dramatically after the snakes eat and appears to suppress appetite. In mouse studies, high doses of pTOS triggered weight loss without the gastrointestinal side...
‘Complex, Dangerous, Sexual Beings’: The Centuries-Old Origins of Current Fairy Fiction
Recent fantasy novels have revived the original, darker portrayal of fae, turning them from Victorian‑era, child‑friendly sprites into sexually charged, perilous beings. Neil Armstrong’s piece traces the fairy’s lineage from medieval folklore and Shakespeare’s "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" through the...
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Can 'Exercise Snacks' Improve Your Mental Health?
Recent research highlights "exercise snacks"—brief, 1‑to‑5‑minute bursts of vigorous activity—as a low‑cost tool for mental‑health improvement. Studies link these micro‑workouts to reduced anxiety, enhanced mood, better sleep quality, and short‑term cognitive boosts such as memory and concentration. The approach is...
New Garmin Training Features (2026): Nutrition Tracking, Lifestyle Logging, and More
Garmin rolled out a major software refresh across its premium Venu X1, Fenix 8 Pro, and Forerunner 970 watches, adding nutrition tracking, an expanded Fitness Coach, gear lifespan monitoring, lifestyle logging, Sleep Alignment, a WhatsApp watch app, and Sports Scores Glance. Nutrition logging is...
My 3 Eggcellent Smart Home Tricks to Prep for Easter Fun
Easter celebrations can be enhanced by temporarily adjusting smart‑home settings. Homeowners should disable autolocking doors and human‑detection alerts to avoid interruptions as kids dash in and out. Smart speakers can broadcast real‑time clues, turning indoor hunts into interactive experiences. Color‑changing...
7 Science-Backed Strategies to Prevent Recurrent UTIs, According to Doctors
The article outlines seven science‑backed strategies to prevent recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women, ranging from increased hydration and hygiene to non‑antibiotic medications like methenamine, low‑dose post‑coital antibiotics, vaginal estrogen, cranberry proanthocyanidins, and emerging vaccines. It highlights key risk...
Neuroscientist Ilya Monosov Joins Johns Hopkins
Ilya Monosov, a leading neuroscientist, has joined Johns Hopkins as the Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Curiosity and Intelligence. His research deciphers how neural circuits drive decision‑making, curiosity, and information‑seeking, and how these processes break down in disorders such as OCD...