Roku Launches Dedicated Channel for The Hunger Games Franchise on Roku TVs & Roku Players
Roku has launched a dedicated, free streaming channel (Channel 230) that aggregates the entire Hunger Games film series for Roku TV and player users. The channel is part of The Roku Channel’s ad‑supported offering, requiring no subscription fee. By consolidating the four movies in one hub, Roku aims to deepen engagement among the franchise’s sizable fan base. The move reinforces Roku’s broader strategy of building niche content hubs to differentiate its free platform.
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This Scenic Lakeside Town Was Named the Most Welcoming Destination in South America
San Martín de los Andes, a lakeside town in Argentina’s Patagonia, was named the most welcoming destination in South America and ranked third globally by Booking.com’s Traveller Review Awards, which analyze over 370 million verified reviews. The accolade highlights the town’s...
Editors’ Picks: The Mr & Mrs Smith Team’s April Favourites
Mr & Mrs Smith’s editorial team unveils its April hotel selections, showcasing a mix of heritage properties, eco‑focused retreats, and culturally immersive stays across Europe, the United States, the Caribbean and Japan. Highlights include Italy’s historic Le Sirenuse celebrating its 75th...
This Hyped London Matcha Cafe Is Opening a Second Location in Covent Garden
Frothee, the King’s Cross matcha bar founded by father‑daughter duo Hanife and Ram Hursit, is set to launch a second café in Covent Garden this spring at 29 Bedfordbury. The new outlet will replicate the original menu, featuring hand‑whisked earl...
Crystal Seed Method Boosts Inverted Perovskite Solar Cells
A research team at the Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology has introduced a crystal‑solvate (CSV) pre‑seeding technique that precisely engineers the buried bottom interface of inverted perovskite solar cells. The method deposits rod‑like PDPbI₄‑DMSO nanocrystals on SAM‑modified substrates,...
Carbon Nanotube Textile Heaters Push Industrial Gas Systems Toward Electrification
Rice University researchers have created electric heating elements from carbon‑nanotube fibers (CNTFs) that outperform traditional metal‑alloy heaters in gas‑flow applications. By exploiting CNTFs' high specific power loading, lightweight strength and superior thermal conductivity, the team built filament, array and textile‑style...
HKUST Team Advances Vacuum Grown Perovskite Solar Cells
Researchers at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology have shown a fully solvent‑free, all‑vacuum deposition method for perovskite solar cells that delivers a certified 18.35% efficiency on a 0.25 cm² device and 19.3% in the lab. The technique uses lead‑chloride...
Light Responsive Molecules Boost Durable Perovskite Solar Cells
Researchers at the University of Stuttgart and partners introduced light‑responsive, photoswitchable molecules into the grain boundaries of triple‑cation perovskite solar cells. The additive acts as a dynamic buffer, relieving mechanical stress and protecting the crystal lattice under fluctuating light, heat...
School Nurses Report Satisfaction with Stock Inhaler Program
The Resources for Every School Confronting Unexpected Emergencies Illinois (RESCUE‑IL) stock inhaler program was evaluated across 483 Illinois public schools, with 327 nurses and staff responding. Satisfaction was high, with 96.3% reporting they were very satisfied or satisfied, and 95.9%...
Reprogramming Youth: How AI-Engineered Peptides Unlock Longevity Beauty
The article argues that longevity‑focused beauty must move from vague claims to mechanism‑first validation, using the 12 hallmarks of ageing as a roadmap for skin. It positions peptides as the ideal modality because they can precisely modulate the mid‑layer signalling...
Think Backwards: Disprove Assumptions to Achieve Objectivity
"The mental habit of thinking backwards forces objectivity - because one of the ways you think a thing through backward is to take your initial assumption and say, ‘Let's try and disprove it’. That is not what most people do...
Keanu Reeves’ New Sci-Fi Movie Adds Deadpool Star To Cast
Keanu Reeves is set to star in an untitled sci‑fi action film that has added Serbian actor Stefan Kapicic—best known as Colossus from the Deadpool franchise—to its roster, likely as the antagonist. The project blends time‑travel elements reminiscent of Edge...
Foxhills Invest £1.5m Into New Lomri Restaurant and Manor Lounge and Bar
Foxhills Club and Resort is investing roughly $1.9 million to launch Lomri restaurant and revamp the Manor Lounge and Bar on 2 April. The Indian‑British concept will be headed by chef Achal Aggarwal and seats 80 guests across varied dining settings. Over...
Gently Tender Return with News of ‘This Was Once Fields’ EP
London‑based indie outfit Gently Tender announced a new EP, “This Was Once Fields,” slated for release on 22 May 2026 via TODO Records. The five‑track collection follows their 2022 debut album and includes the freshly released single “A Mound A Field,”...
Five Minutes Daily Can Transform Mind, Body, Behavior
Science says 5 minutes a day of practice is enough to produce measurable changes in your experience, your behavior, and your biology. Not an hour. Not a retreat. Five minutes. For the full 10percenthappier podcast episode with Dr. Richard Davidson...
The Case for Whole-Organization Funding
Foundations traditionally favor program‑restricted grants, believing they ensure measurable impact, but this practice fuels a nonprofit starvation cycle by underfunding essential operating costs. Research shows a 17‑percentage‑point gap between actual indirect costs and what donors reimburse, translating to roughly $340,000...
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The First US Restaurant Where Women Could Dine Freely Without Men
Delmonico’s, founded in 1837, staged the United States’ first public luncheon exclusively for women on April 20, 1868. Journalist Jane Cunningham Croly organized the event after women were barred from a men‑only press dinner honoring Charles Dickens. The gathering, held...
Quote of the Day by Bhavish Aggarwal: ‘The Future Is Not Something You Predict, It's Something…’
Bhavish Aggarwal, founder of Ola Cabs and Ola Electric, recently emphasized that the future is not something to predict but to create. His quote urges entrepreneurs and professionals to adopt a proactive, execution‑focused mindset rather than waiting for circumstances to...
Ice Cube’s Iconic Comedy With 2 Sequels Tops Free Streaming Charts
Ice Cube’s 1995 comedy “Friday” has climbed to the #1 spot on Tubi’s free streaming chart in the U.S., according to FlixPatrol data from March 29‑30, 2026. The film, which later expanded into two sequels, moved from sixth place on March 27 to...
Inside Swiss Hospitality Education: Where Global Luxury Leaders Begin
Switzerland’s Glion Institute of Higher Education, founded in 1962, remains a premier incubator for luxury hospitality talent as the industry shifts toward experience‑focused service. The school blends small‑class, multicultural learning with hands‑on exposure, including a Michelin‑starred restaurant and extensive internships....
What the Netflix–Warner Music Deal Really Means for Artists and Brands
Warner Music Group has signed a multi‑year, first‑look agreement with Netflix, giving the streamer priority access to documentary series and films about WMG’s legendary and contemporary artists. The partnership taps Netflix’s growing reputation for premium music documentaries and provides Warner...
Growth Often Means Enduring Pressure, Not Speed
Survival, despite the burdens of life. Sometimes progress doesn’t look like growth. It looks like holding on. Like that small tree pushing upward, even with a heavy stone pressing down on it. No perfect conditions. No easy path. Just quiet persistence. It doesn’t stop. It...
WATCH: Wolf Alice’s Stunning Performance On SNL UK
British indie‑rock band Wolf Alice appeared as the musical guest on the debut episode of Saturday Night Live UK, delivering two tracks from their 2025 BRIT‑Award‑nominated album “The Clearing.” Their set featured the soaring “White Horses” and the delicate “Leaning...
Online Philosophy Resources Weekly Update
The Daily Nous weekly roundup highlights six revised entries in the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, including new treatments of AI ethics, molecular genetics, and early analytic philosophers. A fresh 1000‑Word Philosophy essay examines pragmatic encroachment, while the British Journal for...
Choose Curiosity Over Defensiveness to Accelerate Growth
The moment you sit across from someone whose results are so far beyond yours it makes you go quiet, you have two choices. Get defensive or get curious. Choose curious. One conversation like that can shift how you think about your entire business. But...
The Artists Embroidering Custom Clothes for Zohran Mamdani, Josh Safdie and Bowen Yang
Emily Simpson, founder of the boutique chain‑stitching studio Chain Smoke, is gaining attention for hand‑embroidering custom apparel for high‑profile clients such as filmmaker Josh Safdie and comedian Bowen Yang. Using a vintage 1966 Singer 114K103 machine, she applies an ancient...
Toxic Bosses Don’t Just Hurt People. They Hurt the Bottom Line
Toxic bosses are a pervasive problem, with 87% of professionals reporting at least one and 57% leaving jobs because of a bad manager. Their behavior erodes psychological safety, stifles creativity, and drives high turnover. In North America, manager‑related attrition accounts...
Warwick- and Southampton-Led UK Project to Develop Electro-Deposition of Transition-Metal Dichalcogenides
The UK’s EXPRESS programme, a five‑year EPSRC‑funded initiative worth £10.4 m (≈$13.2 m), is led by the Universities of Warwick and Southampton to develop electro‑deposition methods for transition‑metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs). Researchers will combine novel precursor chemistry with electrochemical techniques to grow high‑crystallinity...
5 Epic Tom Cruise Action Movies & More Included in This Week’s Netflix Releases
Netflix’s weekly rollout for March 30‑April 5, 2026, spotlights the entire Mission: Impossible saga, releasing all five films on April 1. The action‑packed lineup is complemented by classic road comedy Smokey and the Bandit, the full Madagascar trilogy, and a mix of new series...
I'm Building Something New — And I Want Your Input
Michael Wallace is gauging interest in a $49 mini‑course called The Unstuck Method, aimed at high‑achieving professionals who know what to do but struggle to act. The five‑module outline covers why smart people stay stuck, pattern identification, real‑time interruption tools,...
LOUD WOMEN Spotlight Interview: Pearl
Baltimore‑based band Pearl is set to release its debut LP Love and Grief on April 20 through 20/20 Records. Frontwoman Sienna Cureton‑Mahoney explains the name Pearl captures the clash between a polished gem and the group’s raw, aggressive sound. The...
Stay in the Room
The post urges readers to "stay in the room"—to remain present when conversations become uncomfortable, friendships grow awkward, or personal vulnerabilities surface. It argues that avoidance erodes trust, while intentional presence fuels relational resilience, a lesson the author has witnessed...
Iron Heart Renders Western Shirt in Rope-Dyed Indigo Corduroy
Iron Heart has launched a 7.5 oz selvedge corduroy Western shirt crafted from 14‑wale, rope‑dyed indigo fabric. The slim‑fit piece features a classic western yoke, snap fasteners, and multiple needle stitching for durability. Technical details include single, double and triple‑needle seams,...
Finding Meaning in Medicine: Reconnecting with Your Childhood Calling
Dr. Brian Sayers recounts how a childhood fascination with the TV series “Dr. Kildare” and a homemade intern’s smock ignited his lifelong calling to become a rheumatologist. Decades later, he observes that despite extraordinary scientific advances, modern practice has become...
Dawdle in Dobby with These Breezy Hansen Garments Pants
Hansen Garments has launched the Emir Loose Drawstring Pants, a navy dobby‑loomed cotton‑linen trouser that blends a sharp silhouette with sweat‑pant comfort. The pants feature an elastic waist and a roomy cut, targeting consumers who want breathable, versatile apparel for...
Don't Let Sunk Costs Dictate Your Trades
Sunk cost fallacy has probably destroyed more portfolios than any bear market. "I can't sell now, I'm down too much." The market has no memory of your entry price. It doesn't know. It doesn't care.
Inside Jackie Shroff’s Lavish Sea-Facing House: MF Husain Art, Jacuzzi, Ice Bath and Stunning Views
Jackie Shroff’s sea‑facing residence in Delhi showcases a minimalist aesthetic with white walls, wooden flooring, and curated Indian artwork, including an MF Husain piece. The home features a spacious balcony equipped with a jacuzzi and ice‑bath, offering unobstructed ocean views. Family...
Monday Isn’t Survival Mode—Unless Your Job Forces It
Monday doesn’t have to feel like survival mode, unless your job made it that way.
Glen Baxter Artist Of The Absurd Has Died Aged 82
Glen Baxter, the Leeds‑born artist famed for dead‑pan ink drawings paired with absurd captions, died at 82. His work, rooted in Marx Brothers humor and adventure‑book diction, turned the art world’s solemnity into a punchline and influenced creators from Edward...
Chobi Mela XI Review: Can We Start Over?
The 11th Chobi Mela photography festival opened in Dhaka on Jan. 16, 2026, under the theme “Re,” inviting artists to explore renewal after the COVID‑19 shutdown and the July 2024 uprising. Curated by Munem Wasif and Sarker Protick, the event features 58...
Carbs Boost Exercise Performance in Nearly Half of Studies
The effect of carbohydrate consumption during exercise - new meta-analysis 🥤 This new meta-analysis compiled data from 15 systematic reviews (262 RCTs) to establish the effects of carb consumption during exercise on performance 📚 Here is what they found ⬇️ 📈 A total...
Toyota Nails EVs While Porsche, BMW Face Market Turmoil
Harry's Garage on the turmoil in the car market. Particularly interesting on future for Porsche and BMW, Toyota getting their EV strategies right: https://t.co/OmKO7x4day
Tommy Peltier – Echo Park (The 70’s Sessions)
Tommy Peltier, a West Coast jazz trumpeter, turned to songwriting after a career‑ending muscle injury, resulting in the newly released Echo Park (The 70’s Sessions). The eleven‑track archive, mixed and mastered by Jim O’Rourke, captures a 1970s‑style blend of folk, pop, and jazz‑fusion,...
Ignore Issues in Confidence, Face Them When Mood Falters
What we don't address when confidence is high, we are forced to confront when mood falls. We must deal with the problems arising from our failure to address THE problem.
Neuroscience Reveals Keys to a Happier Life
For the full #10percenthappier podcast episode with Dr. Richard Davidson — neuroscientist and one of the world's leading researchers on the science of wellbeing — and Dr. Cortland Dahl — research scientist, PhD, and creator of the Healthy Minds Program...
5 Upcoming Films & Series Of Zendaya In 2026: From The Drama To Dune: Part Three
Zendaya is set to appear in five major 2026 releases, beginning with the romantic drama "The Drama" on April 3 and the fourth season of HBO’s "Euphoria" on April 12. She then joins Christopher Nolan’s mythic epic "The Odyssey" (July 17), the fourth...
Diverse Group Shows Spotlight Nigerian Art, Femininity, and Everyday Objects
Nigerian art, animals, a washing machine, bodies and femininity. It's all about the group exhibitions in this week's top 5 on @worldofFAD https://t.co/Ubw9IsTE6g
Feeling Held Enables Safe Solitude Amid Grief
The capacity to be alone depends on the sense of being held https://t.co/m73k5hGuOu The overwhelm of grief and parenthood showed me what psychoanalysis assumes – we need to be held to feel safe in solitude. Psyche Idea by Elizabeth Burns...
Blood Flow Restriction Training Alters Heart Rate Variability
Heart Rate Variability After Blood Flow Restriction Training... : The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research https://t.co/yVz2JrT8jr
Stress Undermines Body Composition Gains Despite Lower Load
Research from Japan overthinking/tension seems to blunt favorable body comp changes. Mental stress has real physiological effects even when training load drops. Mood Disturbances, Eating Attitudes, and Their Effect on... : The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research https://t.co/EdklUmuAtK