Godfried Donkor Heads to Venice with a Tribute to History, Power and Koyo Kouoh
Godfried Donkor will present a new painting, *Michael and the Dragon II* (2026), and four earlier works at the 61st Venice Biennale, honoring his late friend and curator Koyo Kouhou. The exhibition revisits his 2017 *First Day of the Yam Custom* series, linking the trans‑Atlantic slave trade with contemporary symbols such as the Financial Times. Donkor’s participation coincides with his first UK solo show at Firstsite, Colchester, and a group show in Berlin, marking a pivotal year for the Ghana‑born artist.
Ferragamo Upgraded as Margins Rise From SKU Cuts
Bernstein upgrades Ferragamo to outperform as SKU cuts, −10% inventories, store reshuffle and wholesale exits boost margins; China execution and partner exits pose risks. Trade: buy FERR. 📈 — Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA. More insights: t.me/si14Kopylov
Premium eMTB Takes Lower Cost Route to Rough Riding
Aventon has launched the Current, its first full‑suspension eMTB, starting at $4,599—significantly below the $10,000 price tag of many premium models. The bike pairs a 110 Nm Ultro X mid‑drive motor with an 800 Wh battery, delivering up to 105 miles of range and...
Korea and Japan to Collaborate on Pavilions at Venice Biennale
Korea’s Arts Council has unveiled its 2026 Venice Biennale national pavilion, titled ‘Liberation Space: Fortress/Nest,’ curated by Binna Choi. The exhibition revisits the post‑war “Liberation Space” period (1945‑1948) and presents works by Goen Choi and Hyeree Ro. A landmark collaboration sees Goen Choi’s *Meridian*...
Audi-FAW Announces Pricing for the A6L E-Tron in China
Audi FAW NEV announced pre‑sales pricing for the China‑specific A6L e‑tron, a long‑wheelbase electric sedan, ranging from 313,000 to 443,000 yuan (approximately $44,000‑$62,000). The model offers a 107 kWh battery delivering up to 815 km CLTC range, 800‑volt architecture, and 270 kW fast‑charging...
Before You Cancel One-on-Ones, Read This
Executives are slashing one‑on‑one meetings to boost efficiency, but the article warns that the real problem lies in the wrong types of meetings, not their frequency. Routine status updates persist because asynchronous tools are inadequate, forcing teams to rely on...
Happy Death Day Star Confirms Third Film Is Coming
Jessica Rothe confirmed that a third "Happy Death Day" film is in development, with director Christopher Landon already mapping the story. The original 2017 slasher‑comedy grossed $125.5 million worldwide on a $4.8 million budget, and its 2019 sequel added sci‑fi elements. Rothe...
The Yugoslav Psy-Op That May Have Given Us Laibach… and Inspired Rammstein
Bosnian satirist Dr. Nele Karajlić alleges in his new book *Solunska 28* that the Yugoslav socialist state deliberately engineered the 1980s rock scene to channel youth energy, suppress nationalism and create a shared cultural identity. He cites covert directives to youth...
UP Film Circle to Feature Cinemalaya Films at CineElbi 2026
The UP Film Circle, in partnership with UPLB’s Office for Initiatives in Culture and the Arts, will host CineElbi 2026: Hit Wave from April 28‑30 at the NCAS Auditorium, Los Baños. The three‑day festival will showcase the Cinemalaya 2025 lineup,...
Drinking This Daily Can Increase 115 Types Of Good Gut Bacteria, Study Shows
A new analysis of 23,000 dietary respondents linked with over 54,000 stool‑sample genomes shows coffee consumption boosts gut microbial diversity. High coffee drinkers exhibited an eight‑fold increase in the beneficial bacterium Lachnospiraceae asaccharolyticus and a total rise in 115 bacterial...
Blu-Ray Review – 4-Film Collection: James Stewart
The Warner Archive’s 4‑Film James Stewart Blu‑ray set bundles four classic titles—The Shop Around the Corner, The Mortal Storm, The Naked Spur and How the West Was Won—using previously released transfers. While the collection offers a convenient overview of Stewart’s...
5 Foods A Dietitian Always Keeps in Her Fridge (For Easy, Balanced Meals)
Registered dietitian Molly Knudsen outlines five fridge staples—Greek yogurt, apples, eggs, canned salmon, and Medjool dates—that simplify balanced eating. She highlights Greek yogurt’s 17 grams of protein per three‑quarter cup, apples’ ready‑to‑eat convenience, eggs’ affordability and versatility, canned salmon’s omega‑3 richness,...
Eat 30g Carbs Before 5am Workout for Better Performance
It your workout is at 5:30am, do yourself a favor and eat some carbs at 5:00am or in the hour before. As little as 30g (for example, one banana) can be enough boost performance and reduce perceived effort. Exercising fasted...
5 Takeaways From The Newly Released Brain & Heart Guidelines
The 2026 C‑CHANGE/CMAJ clinical guidelines formally unite brain and heart health, presenting 11 harmonized recommendations. They now require routine cognitive screening for atrial fibrillation patients and depression screening for coronary artery disease sufferers. Intensive blood‑pressure control is endorsed for its...
Auto‑Upgrade Your Bookmarked Ideas with Claude Skill
You see a great post on X, hit the bookmark button & think I'll come back to this later and then... never do. I got sick of doing that. So I built a Claude Skill that scans my bookmarks, analyses them...
Between Fort Wayne And Cleveland Is An Affordable Ohio City With A Charming Downtown, Art, And Friendly Vibes
Fostery, Ohio, a 13,000‑person former glass‑making hub, markets itself as an affordable Midwestern getaway. Hotel rooms start around $74, and visitors can explore free attractions like the Iron Triangle Rail Park, where more than 100 trains pass daily, and the Glass...
New £5m Cultural Centre in Northampton, UK to Pursue Model that ‘Embeds Artists in Social and Economic Fabric of a...
A new cultural centre opens in Northampton on 1 May after a £5.2 million (£≈6.6 million USD) refurbishment of a 1930s municipal building. Arts Collective will run free year‑round exhibitions, 17 purpose‑built artist studios and community workshops, launching with a Rose Finn‑Kelcey retrospective....
Buffett's Relentless Work Ethic Outshines Raw Talent
Hard work beats talent when talent doesnt work hard. Buffett outworked everyone. Most people know he read the Moody's Manual front to back. Twice. But did you know he brought Moody's Manuals on his honeymoon? He copied...
New Report Urges Corporates to Play Active Role in Social Impact
The Macquarie Group Foundation released a new report urging corporations to take an active role in driving social impact through catalytic capital and strategic partnerships with impact intermediaries. The analysis emphasizes that European capital is increasingly directed toward impact‑focused investments,...
Book Review: ‘The Confessions of Samuel Pepys,’ by Guy De La Bédoyère
Guy de la Bédoyère’s new biography, *The Confessions of Samuel Pepys*, revives the 17th‑century diarist’s vivid, unvarnished voice. Pepys, a senior navy administrator, chronicled nine tumultuous years—including the Restoration, the 1665 plague, and the Great Fire—producing over a million words...
Travel Influencers Share Destinations So Good That They Returned
Travel influencers are increasingly revisiting destinations they initially found underwhelming, discovering deeper cultural resonance on subsequent trips. Veteran creators like Enrique Alex Garde and the 84‑year‑old duo Eleanor Hamby and Sandra Hazelip illustrate how repeat visits transform perceptions and inspire...
March Debut Deals Aren't Nearly As Dark
March’s debut‑book deals show a clear pivot from the winter‑time dominance of horror, dark academia and rage‑filled romance toward brighter, whimsical women’s fiction and hopeful narratives. While darker titles still surface—especially from self‑published authors and BookTok influencers—the overall tone aligns...
Sarah Shahi Plays a Therapist on ‘Paradise’ and Nearly Everywhere Else
Sarah Shahi returns as psychologist Gabriela Torabi in Hulu’s post‑apocalyptic drama "Paradise," concluding its second season on March 30, 2026. The role mirrors Shahi’s two‑decade personal therapy journey, earning praise from mental‑health professionals for its authenticity. In January she released a self‑help...
Redundancy and Resilience
Seth Godin argues that when a task is critical, leaders should not simply demand more effort from employees. Instead, they should build systems that generate redundant outputs, turning ordinary work into a safety net. By focusing on the underlying process...
Parenting for Positive Body Image with Charlotte Markey, PhD
In this episode of Rethinking Wellness, host Christy Harrison talks with body image researcher Dr. Charlotte Markey about the many factors shaping children's body image and practical ways parents can foster positivity. They discuss the lack of kid‑focused resources, the...
Top Plants to Reinvigorate a Mature Garden
The article spotlights nine plant selections—three woody, three perennial, and three annual—to rejuvenate mature gardens without a full redesign. Each plant is chosen for its vigor, seasonal interest, and adaptability to a range of USDA zones. Highlights include a compact...
In Borneo, Malaysia, Experience Rawness and Luxury
Travel writer highlights Malaysia’s emerging eco‑luxury niche, focusing on a high‑end rainforest lodge in Borneo’s Danum Valley and comparable beachfront resorts on Langkawi. The piece notes Malaysia welcomed more than 42 million visitors last year, outpacing Thailand while retaining a less...
Waking Up in Pain? Your Sleep Position May Need Adjusting.
Experts from leading medical centers explain how sleep posture influences discomfort, highlighting the pros and cons of the three primary positions. Side sleeping, while common, can place excessive pressure on shoulders, hips and knees, especially for older adults or those...
Mercedes-Maybach Takes to Driver’s Seat for ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’
Mercedes‑Maybach has launched “The Art of Arrival,” a global, 360‑degree campaign tied to the upcoming film *The Devil Wears Prada 2*. The partnership revives a two‑decade‑old product‑placement link, featuring a custom short film and exclusive footage of the new 2026 Maybach S‑Class. The...
How Kraftwerk’s 22-Minute Song “Autobahn” Became an Early Masterpiece in Electronic Music (1975)
In early 1975 Kraftwerk released the 22‑minute track “Autobahn,” a groundbreaking electronic composition that fused Moog synthesizers, flute, and recorded road sounds. The song’s length and futuristic texture reshaped pop conventions and put Germany on the global music map. Its...
African Trypanosomes Use a Molecular Shredder to Avoid Detection in the Bloodstream
Researchers at the University of York have identified ESB2, an RNA endonuclease that acts as a molecular shredder within Trypanosoma brucei. By selectively degrading transcripts, ESB2 fine‑tunes Variant Surface Glycoprotein expression, allowing the parasite to evade host immunity. The finding,...
How Much Protein Do You Need? Here's How to Personalize Your Optimal Intake
Protein intake has surged in public discourse, prompting the latest Dietary Guidelines to recommend 1.2‑1.6 g per kilogram of body weight daily. The article explains how to calculate personal needs, adjusting for activity level, age, and muscle‑preserving goals. It also compares...
The Insider’s Guide to Three Perfect Days in New York City
Arati Menon’s guide outlines three curated itineraries for a long‑weekend in New York City, pairing boutique hotels such as the Waldorf Astoria and 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge with neighborhood‑focused dining and cultural stops. Day 1 highlights the Upper East Side’s museums, cafés and jazz...
Dreyer’s Nebula
Dreyer’s Nebula is a blue reflection nebula situated roughly 2,700 light‑years away in the Monoceros constellation. Its vivid hue results from nearby hot stars whose light scatters off interstellar dust. The nebula was captured by amateur astronomer Greg Meyer near...
Salman Khan Joins Forces with Dil Raju and Vamshi Paidipally for a Big-Budget Pan-India Spectacle
Salman Khan has teamed up with Telugu director Vamshi Paidipally and producer Dil Raju for a high‑budget action thriller dubbed SVC63, slated to begin filming in April 2026. The project marks Paidipally’s first Hindi‑language film and Raju’s entry into Bollywood,...
Fraunhofer ISE Uses Industrial Exhaust Gases for Methanol Production – Digital Twin Increases Efficiency by 39 Percent
Fraunhofer ISE demonstrated that metallurgical gases from Thyssenkrupp’s Duisburg steel plant can be turned into methanol in a pilot plant, leveraging a digital twin to fine‑tune the process. Over 5,000 operating hours, the simulation identified optimal inlet temperature, recycle ratio...
Genelec Powers Paris Post Production for Titrafilm
Genelec has partnered with Titrafilm to equip its two Paris post‑production sites with a full suite of Genelec monitors, covering mix, ADR, sound‑edit, picture‑edit and grading rooms. The installation features 1032C and 8340A speakers for 38‑speaker Atmos setups, 4430A Smart IP...
Superdry CEO on Transforming Its Core Consumer and Bringing Back Bench
Superdry CEO Julian Dunkerton announced the relaunch of the Bench label, partnering with his teenage daughter to co‑design the new collection. The move is aimed at revitalizing Bench’s streetwear heritage while appealing to Gen Z consumers. Dunkerton said the strategy...
Oura’s India Play: Why the Future of Health Tech Is Screenless
Finnish wearables maker Oura is launching its smart ring in India, partnering with premium retailers such as Cromā to preserve its high‑end unboxing experience. The company emphasizes a screenless, design‑first philosophy that positions the ring as a status symbol for...
Bristol Beats London: Affordable, Pirate Vibes, Great Food
Don't go to London, go to Bristol instead. It's like the less expensive cousin with pirates and hot air balloons. Also, a shockingly good food scene. We haven't
Support First Decentralized Science Fellowship for Breathwork Research
Support @ResearchHub @ResearchHubF in match funding @dmt_quest for the 1st Decentralised Science Fellowship at postdoc level @BSMSMedSchool @SussexUni & scaling breathwork research: https://t.co/YeFdn6PLTO
New Look to Open Largest Concept Store at Metrocentre with 'Enhanced Omnichannel Capabilities'
New Look will relocate to an 11,000 sq ft space in the Metrocentre, creating its largest concept store to date. The new format expands womenswear, accessories and the 915 brand while adding click‑&‑collect, self‑service e‑commerce drop‑offs, showroom elevations and digital browsing displays....
Ready to Upgrade: Choose Your Own Investment Watch
There comes a time when you just feel ready. Ready to put away the watches that were gifted or handed down to you in your younger years, and finally acquire an investment watch of your choosing. One that makes you feel confident,...
Flexible Generators Convert Motion Into Usable Energy
📰 🧪 James Tour Group in the News: Flexible generators turn movement into energy An article features the research of James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Chair […] https://t.co/p6fNfRrvpm
Lauren Halsey’s Sculpture Park Is an Architectural Offering to South Central Los Angeles
Artist Lauren Halsey, together with architecture firm Current Interests and landscape studio Green House, has converted a vacant 10,000‑square‑foot lot in South Central Los Angeles into a free, public sculpture park called “sister dreamer.” The project, running through September 2027, features...
Oral Hygiene Mirrors and Supports Whole-Body Health
The health of your mouth reflects the health of your body. Supporting good oral hygiene isn’t just about your teeth—it’s part of a broader approach to reducing inflammation and maintaining overall wellness. #OralHealth #OralHygiene #HealthyMouth https://t.co/uG0USZKxdq
Yoga Empowers You to Master Destiny and Life Energy
Yoga means exercising your choice to such a point that you become master of your own destiny – taking your life, death and beyond into your hands through mastery over your life energies. #SadhguruWisdom https://t.co/yFyoMSE3XD
Lázár by Nelio Biedermann Review – a Hungarian Epic From a 22-Year-Old Author
Nelio Biedermann, a 22‑year‑old Swiss‑Hungarian author, released his debut novel Lázár, a gothic‑inflected saga that compresses six decades of Hungarian upheaval into 280 pages. The narrative follows the Lázár family from the late Habsburg era through fascist rule, Soviet domination,...
Science-Backed Sleep Aids: Ingredients, Supplements, Early‑Bird Deal
What ingredients and supplements help you to sleep better? Get the facts without the hype. Register with the early-bird rate for just £15. https://t.co/6Nswtdw8XP https://t.co/J5UTXA6qMz
Rigid Training Plans Show Toughness, Risk Overtraining
I work with a small number of Japanese S&C clients. What stands out most is their total adherence to the plan. They stick to it rigidly and will gut through tough days rather than rest. It’s a doubled edged sword...