Serpent’s Path: An Unseen Revenge Drama From Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s Imperial Era
Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s 1998 revenge thriller *Serpent’s Path* finally receives a US theatrical rollout, opening at New York’s IFC Center and expanding nationwide through April, paired with his experimental 2024 short *Chime*. The film was shot in a single week as a back‑to‑back B‑movie with *Eyes of the Spider*, starring Sho Aikawa and Teruyuki Kagawa. It follows two men seeking vengeance for a child’s murder, using stark, distanced violence to comment on media‑driven exploitation. Kurosawa’s meticulous direction turns the low‑budget production into a meditation on guilt and the dehumanizing power of video.
Must Read: A Schiaparelli Exhibit Is Coming to the V&A, On CEO Exits
The Victoria and Albert Museum will open the first UK exhibition dedicated to Schiaparelli, showcasing over 400 pieces from founder Elsa Schiaparelli to creative director Daniel Roseberry, running March 28‑Nov 8. Meanwhile, On’s long‑time CEO Martin Hoffmann is departing after 13 years,...
3 Country One-Hit Wonders From the 90s That You Probably Forgot About
The 1990s produced several country acts that burst onto the scene with a single, unforgettable hit before fading from mainstream view. The Tractors cracked the Billboard Top 20 with “Baby Likes To Rock It” in 1994, earning Grammy and CMA recognition....
A Photographer's Journey to Capture a Blood Moon Rising over the South China Sea. 'It Was an Incredible Moment'
Malaysian photographer and paediatrician Tharuman Gnanamoorthy embarked on a 280‑mile road trip to Alor Setar to capture the March 3 total lunar eclipse, producing striking composite images of the blood‑red Moon rising over the South China Sea. Weeks of rehearsal with a...
When Were Dogs Domesticated? The Oldest Known Dog DNA Offers Clues
Two new studies published in Nature reveal that dogs were domesticated in Europe by at least 14,200 years ago, pushing the confirmed split from wolves back over 3,000 years. Researchers analyzed ancient DNA from more than 200 dog and wolf...
How Inflammation May Prime the Gut for Cancer
Researchers at the Broad Institute and Harvard uncovered that chronic intestinal inflammation imprints lasting epigenetic scars on gut cells, even after tissue appears healed. In mouse models, these epigenetic memories persist through many cell divisions and, when paired with a...
3 of the Most Important Albums in Country Music History All Came Out in 1973
1973 stands out as a watershed year for country music, delivering three albums that reshaped the genre. Charley Pride’s “Sweet Country” produced two No. 1 singles and reinforced his crossover appeal. The Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn collaboration “Louisiana Woman, Mississippi...
That Minty-Fresh Feeling? Scientists Now Know How Our Bodies Feel Cold
Scientists led by Nobel laureate David Julius have mapped the cold‑sensing protein TRPM8 at atomic resolution, revealing how it flips from a closed to an open state as temperatures drop. Using high‑frequency ultrasound extraction, cryogenic electron microscopy, and hydrogen‑deuterium exchange...
Trailer – “Forgotten Island”
Universal Pictures and DreamWorks Animation have dropped the first trailer for the upcoming animated feature “Forgotten Island,” slated for a theatrical debut on September 25, 2026. The film follows two Filipino‑American teens who stumble through a portal onto Nakali, an...
Now That's Friendship ...
Coffee & Crumbs announces "You’re In Good Company," a new book that serves as a collective love letter to female friendship. The title is positioned as a celebration of women’s bonds, featuring personal essays and reflections. It is being marketed...
Live on Substack: Why I Wrote My New Book
At 1 p.m. today, I’ll be going live on Substack to talk about why I wrote my latest book. Join me: https://open.substack.com/live-stream/140192
The Boxer Rebellion – The Second I’m Asleep
The Boxer Rebellion returns after a six‑year hiatus with their new album, The Second I’m Asleep, a ten‑track collection that blends cinematic soundscapes with introspective lyrics. Lead singles like “Hidden Meanings” and “Satellite Above” explore optimism, personal discovery, and the...
Raise Your Assertiveness Dramatically in 90 Minutes
Alan Weiss promotes a 90‑minute live workshop on May 23 that teaches participants how to adopt assertive behavior by shifting underlying self‑worth beliefs. The session, priced at $500, includes role‑playing, language scripts, and case‑study demonstrations. Early registrants (first 15) receive...
Kylie Jenner Lists Hidden Hills Estate for $20.3 Million Nearly a Decade After Buying It
Kylie Jenner has put her Hidden Hills estate on the market for $20.25 million, a property she bought for more than $12 million in 2016 during a four‑home buying spree. The 13,200‑sq‑ft residence, featuring a resort‑style pool and home cinema, was her...
Carhartt WIP Takes A Trip To Lisbon For SS26: Delivery Two
Carhartt WIP has launched the second installment of its Spring/Summer 2026 collection, collaborating once again with Portuguese filmmaker and photographer Eduardo Gonçalves. The campaign was shot on the streets of Lisbon, using the city’s skate‑boarding culture to frame nature‑print fabrics, 1950s‑inspired...
BRINGERS OF DISEASE Recruits SKELETONWITCH's NATE GARNETT For New Single "First Born Of The Dead"
Bringers Of Disease is set to release their first album in over a decade, Sulphur, on April 24 through independent label Disorder Recordings. The band’s new single, “First Born Of The Dead,” showcases a guest solo from Skeletonwitch guitarist Nate...
New Medical Case Study Suggests Promising Fertility Outcomes For Women Over 45
A recent case study in the American Journal of Stem Cells reports two healthy live births—one at age 45 and another at 47—using the women’s own eggs after an experimental ovarian rejuvenation protocol. The treatment blends autologous adipose‑derived stem cells...
East London Block Party to Return to Shoreditch This Summer
The East London Block Party returns for its fourth edition on July 25, 2026, taking over four Shoreditch venues—Colours, The Old Blue Last, Strongroom, and Dream Bags Jaguar Shoes. The day‑long festival will showcase a roster of buzz‑worthy acts such...
Review | People of Gopallapuram, Ki. Rajanarayanan’s Celebrated Tamil Novel in Translation
The English translation of Ki Rajanarayanan’s Tamil classic *People of Gopallapuram* arrives this year, offering U.S. readers a vivid portrait of the karisal region’s villages, caste dynamics, and agrarian life on the brink of Indian independence. Translator Shubashree Desikan supplies a...
How to Create a Donor Profile: Ultimate Nonprofit Guide
Creating comprehensive donor profiles is essential for nonprofits to track and leverage supporter information throughout the donor lifecycle. The guide defines donor profiles as digital records in a CRM that compile real‑world data, distinguishing them from fictional donor personas used...
Intuitive Machines Wins $180.4 Million New NASA Lunar Lander Contract
Intuitive Machines secured its fifth NASA contract, a $180.4 million award to launch the upgraded Nova‑D lunar lander near the Moon’s south pole. The mission, designated IM‑5, will target Mons Malapert, a ridge offering continuous Earth visibility and stable illumination, making...
IVE Announce 2026 North American Tour + Ticketing Details
South Korean girl group IVE announced an eight‑date North American leg of their “Show What I Am” world tour, running from July 21 to August 9, 2026. The itinerary hits major arenas in Toronto, Montreal, Newark, Austin, Los Angeles, Oakland, Seattle...
Big Girls Don’t Cry Review (2026 BFI Flare)
Big Girls Don’t Cry, a New Zealand coming‑of‑age drama directed by first‑time filmmaker Paloma Schneideman, premiered at BFI Flare on March 26, 28 and 29, 2026. The film follows 14‑year‑old Sid, played by newcomer Ani Palmer, as she navigates sexuality, friendship and family in a...
Lil Wayne's 'Tha Carter' Turns 22 — Will His 2026 Live Shows Mature Too?
Lil Wayne unveiled a 2026 North American tour celebrating the 20th (technically 22nd) anniversary of his seminal Tha Carter album series, kicking off in June and spanning more than 30 venues through October. The lineup pairs the rapper with frequent collaborator 2 Chainz...
Maxell Bings Back Its Classic Tape Player Amid Cassette Resurgence
Maxell has introduced a wireless cassette player priced just over $80, featuring Bluetooth, USB‑C fast charging, a headphone jack, and an 11‑hour battery life. The device includes a belt clip and is sold alongside a five‑pack of blank tapes for...
Cheekface Announce New LP ‘Podium’ & Tour W/ Catbite, Bodega & More, Share “Black Site”
Cheekface announced their sixth studio album, *Podium*, slated for release on July 28, 2026. The record incorporates the February single “Hostile Street” and a fresh track “Black Site,” featuring collaborations with Teddy Roxpin, Jer Hunter of Skatune Network, and Elise Okusami of Oceanator. Alongside...
NHC Announces New Forecast Cone for Hurricane Season, Storm Surge Alerts for Hawaii
The National Hurricane Center unveiled two new forecasting tools for the 2026 season: an expanded hurricane‑track cone that now incorporates tropical‑storm and hurricane watches and warnings for inland areas across the continental U.S., Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin...
Live with Dr. Jen Gunter
In this episode, Dr. Jen Gunter discusses her new birth guide, emphasizing the importance of informed, autonomous decision‑making throughout pregnancy, labor, and postpartum care. She critiques outdated medical lore and highlights how misinformation, legal restrictions, and institutional biases—such as those...
Do Sauna Blankets Actually Work?
Infrared sauna blankets are marketed as affordable, portable alternatives to traditional saunas, promising detox, faster recovery, and glowing skin. However, dermatologists and physiology professors note a complete lack of peer‑reviewed studies specifically on blankets, with most claims extrapolated from sauna...
Viral Duo Mind Enterprises Detail New Album ‘Negroni Love’
Andrea and Roberto, the viral duo behind Mind Enterprises, announced their new Italo‑Disco album “Negroni Love,” set for release on May 22. The record’s title pays homage to the cocktail featured in their popular kitchen videos. Ahead of their Coachella debut...
KNIFE BRIDE Release Sharp New Track ‘Crucify’
British metalcore outfit KNIFE BRIDE has unveiled a raw new track titled “crucify,” the lead single from their upcoming EP “sorry about the plague,” slated for release on April 24. The song mixes aggressive metalcore riffs with a candid British‑rock...
Build a Winning Playbook with Rules and Analysis
You are not only engaging in a number of self-defeating behaviors, some of them are outright addictions. The antidote: post-analysis for clarity and objectivity—and rules to enforce discipline and foster structure. This is how you build a winning playbook. I can’t...
Bedouine Announces New Album, Shares Video for New Song “Long Way to Fall”
Bedouine, the folk‑rock project of Azniv Korkejian, announced her fourth studio album, *Neon Summer Skin*, slated for release on June 5, 2026 via Thirty Tigers. The lead single, “Long Way to Fall,” arrived with a video directed by Jackie Bao...
AI Use Stunts Skills at Any Age, Keep Learning
BrainMaxxing: the road less traveled in the age of AI For older people, AI overuse leads to skill erosion. For younger people, AI leads to you never developing those skills in the first place. It's never too late to grow your mind instead. https://t.co/1DY5Eyi0sm
Forecast Calls for 11–16 Named Storms, 2-4 Major Atlantic Hurricanes
AccuWeather projects a near‑ to below‑historical‑average Atlantic hurricane season in 2026, forecasting 11 to 16 named storms, four to seven hurricanes and two to four major hurricanes. The outlook anticipates three to five direct U.S. impacts and falls below the...
Lapid’s ‘YES’ Turns Israeli Guilt Into On‑Screen Reckoning
"Y thought of the cloud of smoke enshrouding Gaza. The Israelis who grew up with the question ‘How could people live normally while perpetrating horror?’ have themselves become the answer" Nadav Lapid's YES opens friday. raw, incendiary cinema. my review https://t.co/PyQNvH6Ksb https://t.co/NFhPD08qR4
Improving Early Detection and Treatment of Liver Cancer
Early-stage liver cancer survival hinges on timely diagnosis, yet ultrasound and AFP tests miss many cases. Helio Genomics has introduced the HelioLiver blood test, a multi‑analyte cfDNA and protein assay that flags tumor‑associated epigenetic signals earlier than imaging. A new...
The Best Smart Home Deals at Amazon’s Big Spring Sale: Connected Locks and Security Cameras up to 57% Off
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is offering steep discounts on a range of smart‑home gear, with prices slashed up to 57 percent. Flagship bundles such as the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus with Floodlight Cam are now $164.99, half their original price,...
Beam Looks to Accelerated Approval for AATD Base Editing After Promising Update
Beam Therapeutics announced encouraging Phase 1/2 data for its base‑editing therapy targeting alpha‑1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD). The trial demonstrated a 30% reduction in the disease‑causing SERPINA1 mutation and a 45% rise in functional protein levels, while confirming a clean safety profile....
A Second Alpine-Style Expedition to a Remote Nepal Peak
Slovak veteran climber Peter Hamor is scouting a partner for an alpine‑style ascent of Api (7,132 m), the highest peak in Nepal’s remote Gurans Himal range. The Nepalese government recently waived permit fees for 97 peaks, including Api, to stimulate western‑region...
Jenevieve Links With Jordan Ward On ‘Waiting Room’
Los Angeles‑based singer‑songwriter Jenevieve has released the single “Waiting Room” featuring Jordan Ward, accompanied by a Yanchi‑directed visual that nods to The Pharcyde’s “Drop.” The track extends the retro‑futurist vibe of her 2023 album CRYSALIS with a more programmed R&B...
XploreRide Takes Hawaiian Tourists on XR Bus Tours
XploreRide has launched immersive extended reality (XR) bus tours in Honolulu, letting tourists ride a real bus while wearing mixed‑reality headsets. The headsets overlay high‑definition digital recreations of iconic sites such as Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head onto the physical...
The Claypool Lennon Delirium Tackle Free Will and AI on New Single “Meat Machines”: Stream
The Claypool Lennon Delirium released “Meat Machines,” the lead single from their forthcoming album *The Great Parrot‑Ox and the Golden Egg of Empathy*, due May 1. The track leans toward a melodic, Beatles‑tinged sound while retaining Les Claypool’s signature bass work....
4 Lessons From the Mass Timber Movement
The mass‑timber movement is reshaping construction by replacing carbon‑intensive concrete and steel with engineered wood that cuts embodied emissions up to 26.5% per square foot. Beyond climate benefits, timber accelerates schedules through off‑site prefabrication and improves occupant wellbeing with natural...
Iran War Could Boost Fossil Fuel Phase-Out Push, Says Colombian Minister
The Iran‑Israel war has disrupted roughly a fifth of global gas flowing through the Strait of Hormuz, driving oil and gas prices higher and reviving calls for renewable investment. Colombian Environment Minister Irene Vélez Torres says the crisis creates a...
The Tesla Cybertruck Is the Only Pickup Truck to Earn IIHS's Highest Safety Rating This Year
The Tesla Cybertruck has become the only pickup to earn the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s Top Safety Pick+ designation for 2026, meeting the institute’s newly tightened crash‑test and crash‑avoidance criteria. Updated IIHS rules now require strong rear‑seat protection and...
AI Matches Dermatologists in Melanoma Diagnosis, Study Shows
How good is AI for diagnosing melanoma? A systematic review of 11 studies, 2500 patients, finds accuracy and performance comparable to 50 dermatologists, with promise for broad use requiring further validation @JAMADerm This is important with the big shortage of dermatologists...
SIIICKBRAIN Announces New Album HOUNDSTOOTH
SIIICKBRAIN announced her new album HOUNDSTOOTH, dropping June 3 on Nowhere Recordings, Pale Chord, and Rise Records BMG. The record delves into her personal struggles, emphasizing joy‑finding as a coping tool. Lead single “MURKY WATER” tackles a god‑complex theme with...