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Professional horticulturists agree that salvia is the easiest perennial to grow, offering months of vivid blooms with minimal care. The plant tolerates extreme heat, cold, and drought while remaining deer‑resistant and pollinator‑friendly. Experts also highlighted other low‑maintenance options such as mountain mint, daylilies, yarrow, coreopsis, and black‑eyed Susan for gardeners seeking hassle‑free color. The consensus underscores a growing demand for resilient, low‑input garden staples.
American Airlines announced plans to open a new, expanded Admirals Club at Austin‑Bergstrom International Airport. The lounge will more than double its size to over 12,000 square feet and will feature the airline’s first outdoor terrace, offering downtown Austin views....
Powder Mountain in Utah announced a $40 million multi‑year expansion that will bring lift service to its famed DMI (Don’t Mention It) zone. The new Skytrac fixed‑grip triple chair will open over 1,000 acres of steep, expert terrain, raising the resort’s lift‑served...

A new study published in *Urology* shows that states mandating insurance coverage for male infertility procedures, alongside female care, experience six times higher IVF utilization and the greatest number of IVF‑born babies per 100,000 women. Male factor infertility accounts for...

IYC released a comprehensive virtual walkthrough of the 345‑foot Black Pearl, one of the world’s largest sailing megayachts, now available for charter. The video showcases standout amenities such as the industry‑first exterior cinema, a convertible pool, and a gold‑clad main...
The Carol Shields Prize for Fiction unveiled its 2026 longlist of 15 titles, including Katie Kitamura’s *Audition* and Megha Majumdar’s *A Guardian and a Thief*, with a $150,000 award slated for June. Author Sarah J. Maas announced she has reclaimed the TV‑adaptation rights to...

Lowertown’s new single “Big Thumb” serves as the first taste of their upcoming album Ugly Duckling Union, slated for May 22 via Summer Shade. The track returns to the duo’s DIY folk‑jazz roots, featuring Avsha Weinberg’s 12‑string guitar and Olivia...
Researchers at Johns Hopkins found a single dose of psilocybin dramatically increased smoking cessation rates compared with nicotine patches. In a randomized trial of 82 smokers, 17 of 41 participants who received psilocybin remained abstinent after six months versus four...
Oceania Cruises has introduced a new model of hyperlocal shore excursions, exemplified by the Allura’s farm lunch in Brisighella, Italy. Rather than traditional mass‑tour itineraries, the line curates immersive experiences that connect travelers with local artisans, food producers, and hidden...

Condé Nast Traveler’s editor’s letter recounts a first‑time cruise on Silversea’s Silver Ray, using vivid sensory details to illustrate how travel can provide solace after personal loss. The piece weaves memories from Lisbon to Vigo with scenes of family moments worldwide, emphasizing that...

Allison Briggs describes moral injury as the deep wound caused when trusted adults or systems betray a child’s disclosure of abuse. She recounts her own experience of reporting family violence to a teacher who promised protection, only to be let...

What happens if you cut off the root of bok choy and place it in water? #Planting #GrowVegetables #GardeningTips

Deer Tick announced their ninth studio album, Coin‑O‑Matic, slated for a June 5 release on ATO Records. The record draws on Rhode Island’s hidden mob‑linked past, blending working‑class narratives with the state’s notorious underworld. Lead single “Mary Singletary” explores Catholic guilt...

The March Book Club spotlighted *Mattering* by Jennifer Breheny Wallace, a deep dive into the paradox of feeling overly important. Wallace argues that excessive self‑importance can erode authentic connections and mental wellbeing. The author blends personal anecdotes, Enneagram insights, and...
Montreal trio BIG|BRAVE announced their tenth album, *in grief or in hope*, slated for June 12 on Thrill Jockey. The lead single, *the ineptitude for mutual discernment*, arrives with a video directed by guitarist Mat Ball and colour‑graded by Stacy Lee. The record...

Australia & New Zealand — I’m coming back. This October, I’ll be returning for a 5-city tour to talk about Stoicism, discipline, leadership, and the lessons that have helped so many people around the world live a better life. Whether you’ve...
Mythical Motors released its second single, “Dismantled Man Tells You,” ahead of the full album _Tremolo On The Punch Line_ slated for April 10, 2026 via Best Brother Records. The track fuses power‑pop brightness with new‑wave nostalgia, echoing influences from Game...
Umphrey’s McGee announced that guitarist Jake Cinninger will miss their 14‑stop West Coast March run, citing personal reasons. The notice arrived on March 10, the day the tour kicks off at Solana Beach’s Belly Up Tavern. This follows a similar February withdrawal from the...

Cadillac's Formula 1 entry survived its maiden race in Melbourne, with Sergio Perez crossing the line in P16 and Valtteri Bottas retiring after a steering‑wheel issue. The weekend marked several firsts – running two cars simultaneously, executing the team's inaugural live pit stop...

The Longevity.Technology UNLOCKED episode highlights the mouth as a pivotal gateway to overall health, linking nasal breathing, oral microbiome, and dental habits to inflammation, sleep quality, and metabolic function. Clinicians Dr. Aoife Stack and Dr. James Goolnik argue that chronic...
The 55th New Directors/New Films festival will run April 8‑19 at Film at Lincoln Center and MoMA, presenting 24 feature films and 10 shorts. Adrian Chiarella’s queer horror "Leviticus" opens the program, with Neon securing worldwide rights at Sundance. The lineup closes...

Reservoir Media announced a worldwide publishing‑administration agreement with Academy‑Award‑winning composer Hans Zimmer, giving the company control over his extensive catalog through Remote Control Publishing. Zimmer’s body of work spans more than 200 projects and has generated over $30 billion in global box‑office...

Netflix released the first‑look teaser for "Remarkably Bright Creatures," a new film adaptation of Shelby Van Pelt’s novel slated for streaming on May 8, 2026. The story follows Tova, an elderly widow working night shifts at an aquarium, who bonds with a...
Brian Moorhead, the longest‑serving director of the Squamish Access Society, stepped down after 22 years on the board, transitioning to a non‑voting associate role. Over his decades‑long volunteer career he designed and maintained iconic trails such as the Murrin Park climber’s loop and...

Car and Driver’s 2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S blends a 3.6‑liter flat‑six with a hybrid system to deliver 701 hp and 590 lb‑ft of torque. The model shaves a tenth off the previous Turbo S, hitting 0‑60 mph in 2.0 seconds and completing the quarter‑mile in...

FX’s new series “Love Story: John F Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette” has reignited interest in the late Kennedy’s fashion. The show highlights JFK Jr.’s understated pre‑ppy wardrobe—Oxford shirts, half‑zip jumpers, Chelsea boots, and signature Kangol caps—prompting a NYC look‑alike contest with a $250...
Ratio Technology has launched a new 4‑bolt 110 BCD chainring for Shimano’s GRX groupset, available in 38t, 36t, and a groundbreaking 34t size. The 34‑tooth option makes it the only GRX‑compatible chainring of that size on the market, addressing a...
Rare vinyl collectors spent more than $20,000 on high‑value records in February 2026, according to Discogs Marketplace data. The standout sale was Glenn Danzig’s ultra‑rare 1983 purple‑and‑black pressing of “Who Killed Marilyn?” which fetched $10,000, a first‑time listing on the platform....
A new America After 3PM study shows that while parents of nearly 30 million children desire after‑school or summer programs, only about 7 million are actually enrolled. Cost remains the primary obstacle, with almost 60 % of families unable to afford participation and...

Gucci Mane has reinvented himself from a chaotic, legally‑troubled rapper in the late 2000s to a health‑conscious, legacy‑driven artist after his 2014‑2016 prison stint. He credits incarceration with reshaping his perspective, prompting a focus on mental and physical well‑being, business...
Former and current NFL players participated in the NFL & NFLPA Film and Entertainment Career Tour, a four‑day bootcamp run by Deon Taylor’s Hidden Empire that teaches all aspects of filmmaking. Twenty‑six athletes, including Charles Tillman, worked on short‑film projects,...

Bi Gan’s latest film, Resurrection, arrives as a visually opulent, post‑apocalyptic meditation that follows the enigmatic “Big Other” as she awakens a dreaming android by recounting Chinese history. The movie stitches together vignettes drawn from silent‑era expressionism, Hong Kong noir...
The Adventure Cycling Association released the Golden Gravel Trail today. It's a 3,805-mile route released for their 50th anniversary. The ACA got their start with a route that went coast to coast, so while this looks really cool, I'm confused...
Sitting for over 8 hours daily raises mortality risk. Stand up. Now. (And get a standing desk)

Nike has unveiled the Air Liquid Max, the latest addition to its Air Max line, blending four decades of Air technology with a futuristic aesthetic. The shoe features a point‑loaded Air cushioning unit that targets pressure zones while shedding excess...

The Eagles will issue a deluxe edition of *One of These Nights* on May 1, marking the album's 50th anniversary with new mixes, Dolby Atmos, and high‑resolution audio. The set includes a previously unreleased 1975 Anaheim concert, featuring Bernie Leadon's final...
People are always having these moral freakouts about box mix like it’s some inhuman chemical monstrosity. Beloveds it’s just the dry ingredients for cake in a pre-mixed ratio.

The Iron & Resin Rambler Jacket, launched in 2013, remains the brand’s flagship cut‑and‑sew piece. Inspired by the Lee Stormrider, it blends a cropped trucker silhouette with 10.5 oz waxed‑cotton canvas for water resistance and aging patina. Reinforced with 14‑wale corduroy...

East London rapper Unknown T has dropped the single “BBK,” a tribute to the first‑wave grime crews that shaped his early years. The track melds his drill‑rooted lyrical flow with melodic, grime‑style energy, showcasing his evolution as a versatile MC....
Check out this interview of renowned data-sculpture artist Refik Anadol and myself on quantum art, by Firgun Ventures' Kris Naudts. I dive into into ancient Greece, relational quantum mechanics, diagrammatic languages, quantum natural language processing, and building a quantum guitar. Refik shares...
AI ‘Actor’ Tilly Norwood Sings About Backlash in Bizarre Music Video Claiming ‘AI’s Not the Enemy, It’s the Key’ https://t.co/72BC5zg938 via @variety

Teravail has revived the 29+ platform with the Ehline 29 × 2.8, a durable, heavy tire aimed at long‑distance bikepacking. Weighing 1,249 g, it uses a 60A compound and a bead‑to‑bead breaker layer for puncture resistance, while delivering stronger cornering and braking grip...

Who doesn't dream of having a robot do all their chores? I tried out the Roborock Q10 S5+ Robot Vacuum & Mop and found it was great at vacuuming and... well... good at mopping. Here's the scoop, with lots of...
“To procrastinate is to willingly endure the discomfort of anticipation, rather than the discomfort of action. Both are burdens, but only one leads to progress.”

The perfect spring jacket does exist—and it’s been around for 80 years Here’s why I think everyone needs one, and the 21 best versions I found on the market today Link in bio https://t.co/m70EbWOdRj

Adding 5 g of glycine to 25 g of glucose lowered the glucose response by >50% compared with glucose alone, without increasing total insulin secretion. PMID: 12450897 Why glycine is a blood sugar and glycation powerhouse: https://t.co/fEVjzefmyI https://t.co/dPaspTRBHF
Wrote about the second noise-rap album from Kim Gordon, which leapt out of the speakers at me https://t.co/rmQ1R8oHOw

How do you strike a balance between guiding your child and letting them take the reins? https://t.co/2XRVYgsUjz
SWISS is introducing a new long haul passenger standard, in a project known as SWISS Senses. The airline will soon start reconfiguring its A330s, with all new cabins. https://t.co/YHphVdCRxA
2026 box office is 27% below pre-pandemic 2019 with attendence (butts in seats) down well over 50% https://t.co/Ad0ElorHUv