IFPI Report Shows Global Music Revenues Hit $31.7 B in 2025, Driven by Streaming
The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) announced that recorded music revenues grew 6.4% in 2025 to $31.7 billion, the 11th consecutive year of growth. Paid‑subscription streaming drove the surge, reaching 837 million users, while vinyl sales posted a 13.7% increase. The report also flags AI partnerships and streaming fraud as the sector’s biggest challenges.
Lancet Study Shows Fathers' Health Impacts Baby Outcomes as Much as Mothers'
Researchers at the University of Southampton published a Lancet study showing that a father's fitness, smoking habits, weight and mental health influence pregnancy and child health as much as a mother's. The findings challenge the long‑standing focus on maternal health...
PalmPay's Purple Woman Program Trains 250 Women, Secures 20 Internships in Nigeria’s Fintech Boom
PalmPay’s Purple Woman program, now in its third year, has trained 250 women and secured 20 six‑month internships, targeting the 17% female representation in Nigeria’s tech workforce. The initiative blends technical, operational and personal development tracks to build a more...
Study Links Present‑Moment Sufficiency to Higher Emotional Intelligence
A Psychology Today feature released on March 18, 2026, presented fresh research that people who cultivate present‑moment sufficiency—a cognitive skill that makes routine days feel genuinely enough—show stronger emotional intelligence and self‑mastery. The findings challenge the cultural bias that equates...
Heavy Security Deployed at Vaishno Devi Shrine Ahead of Navratri Pilgrimage Surge
The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board has mobilized a multi‑tier security apparatus, RFID‑based entry controls and railway Scouts & Guides to manage an anticipated 15‑lakh pilgrim influx for the nine‑day Navratri festival. The measures aim to ensure safety while...
Nigeria Pushes PPPs to Turn Prison Farms Into Food Production Hubs
Nigeria’s Interior Ministry, represented by Permanent Secretary Magdalene Ajani, announced a drive to convert correctional farm centres into productive agribusiness hubs through public‑private partnerships. With N27.28 bn spent on inmate feeding in 2025 and a projected N53.2 m annual saving, the reform...
KAIST Identifies RNASEK Enzyme That Extends Lifespan by Clearing Circular RNA
Scientists at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) reported that the RNASEK enzyme degrades accumulated circular RNA, a process that slowed aging and extended lifespan in C. elegans, mice and human cell models. The discovery positions RNASEK as...
Simone Rocha to Debut First Standalone Menswear Show at Pitti Uomo June 16‑19
Simone Rocha, founder of the eponymous label, will stage her inaugural solo menswear runway at Pitti Uomo 110 in Florence from June 16 to 19, 2026. The invitation marks the first time her brand presents a dedicated menswear show, highlighting...
Trevor Paglen Wins $100,000 LG Guggenheim Award for Tech‑Driven Art
U.S. artist and geographer Trevor Paglen has been awarded the 2026 LG Guggenheim Award, receiving a $100,000 prize. The honor, presented by LG Group and the Guggenheim Museum, spotlights his work that visualizes AI bias and surveillance infrastructure, underscoring the...
Tom Bower Slams Harry and Meghan as They Brand His New Biography a 'Deranged Conspiracy'
Royal biographer Tom Bower responded to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s dismissal of his forthcoming book as a “deranged conspiracy and melodrama.” Bower reiterated his claim that the Sussexes are “reaching the end of the road in Hollywood” and warned...
Illinois' Starved Rock State Park Is Getting A Big Upgrade In 2026
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced an $18 million investment to overhaul Starved Rock State Park’s trail network, with work slated to run through most of 2026. The renovation marks the first major trail upgrades in three decades, addressing eroded...
Little Bihlman Balances Reflection and Distance on New Single “Seems Like Yesterday”
Scot “Little” Bihlman issued a two‑track single through V13 Music that pairs the reflective song “Seems Like Yesterday” with the instrumental “The Devil’s Cradle.” The instrumental opens with steel guitar and harmonica, evoking a desert highway and classic late‑70s Americana....
Anne Hathaway Is Your Mother, Mary
Anne Hathaway stars in A24’s upcoming experimental musical drama *Mother Mary*, directed by David Lowery and featuring original songs by Jack Antonoff and Charli XCX. The film follows a fictional pop star’s creative crisis, largely set in a barn where she...
Your Brain Fog Might Actually Be Burnout
A recent Substack post explains that the common complaint of "brain fog" is often a manifestation of burnout rather than a neurological disease. The author, a psychiatrist, describes how prolonged high workloads, minimal breaks, and chronic stress overload the brain’s...
Proof Beats Praise: Change Identity Through Wins
Harsh reality: You can't outperform your self-image. If you see yourself as a loser, you won’t try to win. If you see yourself as unworthy, you'll sabotage success. Your external reality always aligns with your internal identity. You need evidence to change your self-image. 100...
Watch Collecting Boosts Brands Like Timex, Casio, Seiko
Exactly right: a lot of watch brands are doing well, including Casio, Seiko and even Citizen. I attribute it to watch collecting, though could be wrong.
Europe’s $464 Billion Adventure Travel Market Isn’t One Market at All
Europe’s adventure‑travel market is valued at $464 billion, with 73 % of outbound travelers open to adventure. The ATTA report shows that national preferences differ sharply: Germany balances nature and social motives, the Netherlands prioritises active exploration, France and Spain focus on...
Repowering U.S. Wind Farms Could Double Output to 21% Demand
New paper: Repowering existing U.S. wind farms with newer turbines could double current output so that the U.S. could meet up to 21% (instead of 10.5% currently) of electricity demand from wind. Paper: https://t.co/WSQ69VU0c5 Article https://t.co/aApXUcPvjp
Elijah Wood on Ready or Not 2 and the Appeal of Horror Movies: “The Stakes Have to Feel Real”
Elijah Wood, famed for *Lord of the Rings*, returns as a solicitor in the slasher sequel *Ready or Not 2: Here I Come*. The film pits sisters Grace and Faith against the ultra‑rich Danforth family, featuring horror legends David Cronenberg and...
The Art World This Week: Vatican Rediscovers El Greco Painting, Tate Announces 2027 Exhibitions, Netflix Plans Kahlo Drama, and More
The Vatican announced that a previously unidentified work in its collection has been newly attributed to El Greco, adding a rare c.1590‑95 “Redeemer” to its holdings. Tate unveiled its 2027 exhibition programme, spotlighting major shows of David Hockney, Claude Monet and...
Autism Spectrum Disorder Across the Lifespan: Dynamic Symptom Trajectories and Multidimensional Support Framework
The Molecular Psychiatry review maps autism spectrum disorder (ASD) from childhood through old age, highlighting that symptom expression and functional challenges evolve across life stages. While pediatric ASD research dominates, the article underscores a stark evidence gap for adults and...
Pop Mart Teams With Sony for Paul King’s ‘Labubu’ Movie, Steven Levenson to Co-Write
Pop Mart announced a partnership with Sony Pictures to develop a feature film based on its Labubu "The Monsters" universe. The movie will be co‑written by award‑winning playwright Steven Levenson and directed by Paul King, known for "Paddington" and the...
Sony & Pop Mart Make ‘Labubu’ Movie Official; Steven Levenson Joins As Co-Writer
Sony Pictures and Chinese collectibles giant Pop Mart have officially confirmed a live‑action adaptation of the "Labubu" character from Pop Mart’s "The Monsters" universe. Acclaimed director Paul King, known for "Wonka" and "Paddington," will helm the project and co‑write the...
Mechanistic Insights Into Cannabidiol-Mediated TrkB Activation via FRS2 Interaction in Attenuating Alzheimer’s Disease Pathology and Cognitive Impairment
A recent preclinical study demonstrates that cannabidiol (CBD) directly engages the TrkB neurotrophin receptor through its PTB‑binding domain, recruiting the adaptor protein FRS2 to trigger robust downstream signaling. This activation attenuates amyloid‑β deposition, tau hyperphosphorylation, and neuroinflammation in transgenic Alzheimer’s...
Abode - Jennie Kermode - 20265
Liam O Mochain’s new anthology "Abode" strings together five short films set in Dublin, each probing a different facet of what home means. The pieces swing from gritty realism to darkly comic sci‑fi, anchored by meticulous set design that makes every...
Barkley L. Hendricks at Marian Goodman Gallery
Marian Goodman Gallery in Paris is presenting *All is Portraiture*, a solo exhibition of Barkley L. Hendricks’ work from February 6 to April 4, 2026. The show features 36 curated images that highlight Hendricks’ signature portraiture style, emphasizing his impact on Black representation...
Project Hail Mary - Andrew Robertson - 20263
The new "Project Hail Mary" film, starring Ryan Gosling, translates Andy Weir’s bestselling novel into a two‑and‑a‑half‑hour sci‑fi adventure that blends practical effects with heartfelt alien companionship. Director duo Phil Lord and Chris Miller lean heavily on tangible set pieces,...
RNA Modifications in Gene Regulation: Functions and Pathways
RNA epigenetics has expanded to over 170 chemically modified nucleotides that shape gene expression at transcriptional and post‑transcriptional levels. The review highlights m6A as the most studied mark, detailing its writer‑METTL3/14 complex, erasers FTO/ALKBH5, and diverse readers that control RNA...
Editorial Expression of Concern: A FADD-Dependent Innate Immune Mechanism in Mammalian Cells
Nature has issued an editorial expression of concern for the 2004 study linking FADD to innate antiviral immunity after detecting overlapping microscopy images across multiple figures. The flagged panels include Figure 1g, Figure 4a, Figure 4g, and supplemental Figures S1a and S2a, suggesting possible...
Michaela Coel Is Out for Blood
Michaela Coel is set to remake Jean‑Claude Van Damme’s 1995 martial‑arts film Bloodsport for A24, marking her third collaboration with the indie studio this year. Coel, known for the groundbreaking series I May Destroy You, expressed enthusiasm for exploring the...
‘The Season:’ PCCW & SK Global Show Launches At Filmart, Anson Lo Discusses His Cameo & Teases New Indian Inspired...
PCCW Media and SK Global unveiled their premium English‑language series *The Season* at Filmart in Hong Kong, staging a Q&A with creator Yalun Tu and a luxury yacht launch party. The revenge‑drama follows the elite Hext family and newcomer Cola, featuring an...
New DNA Base Editor Cuts Off‑target Edits, Keeps Efficiency
A newly engineered DNA base editor significantly reduces bystander edits while maintaining high on-target efficiency, offering a more precise tool for gene therapy and genetic research. geneediting
New DNA Base Editor Minimizes Bystander Edits While Maintaining High Efficiency
Researchers at UC San Diego have engineered a minimally evolved adenine base editor (ME‑ABE) that dramatically cuts bystander DNA edits while preserving the high on‑target efficiency of newer ABE8 variants. By reverting five specific mutations in the older ABE7.10 scaffold,...
The Talk Show: ‘The Pogue Feature’
David Pogue, noted technology journalist, appears on The Talk Show to promote his new book *Apple: The First 50 Years*. The volume offers an exhaustive chronicle of Apple’s evolution, from its garage‑startup roots in 1976 through its latest product ecosystems...
Judy Garland's Shepherd's Pie Was Called 'Supreme' For A Good Reason
Judy Garland’s 1967 interview revealed a surprisingly sophisticated take on shepherd’s pie, dubbed “supreme.” Her version swaps ground lamb for a roasted half‑leg, adds chicken, mushroom soup, and a rich potato topping infused with sour cream, chives, and caraway seeds....
Plant Whole Strawberries Directly—Watch Unexpected Growth!
What happens if you plant whole strawberries directly in the soil? 🍓 The results might surprise you… #StrawberryGrowing #GardeningTips #GrowFromFruit #HomeGardening
EastEnders Star's "Gripping" Psychological Thriller Exam Lands New UK Streaming Home
The 2009 psychological thriller *Exam* has found a new UK home on Prime Video. The film features EastEnders star Colin Salmon and former Coronation Street regular Jimi Mistry, alongside Gemma Chan and Nathalie Cox. Directed by Stuart Hazeldine, the movie earned...
Baseball Classic Not Major Factor in Oscars Ratings
The use of The World Baseball Classic as an excuse for the Oscars ratings is much like saying that a movie didn’t open better than $20m because there was a competing movie that opened to $8m. The market is too...
Importance of Not Becoming Too Reliant on Generative AI
The Conversation article warns that growing dependence on generative AI like ChatGPT threatens critical thinking. Librarians, especially in legal research, risk eroding core research skills by offloading tasks to AI. The author suggests maintaining traditional search methods, using AI as...
Oscar Night Cheers, Yet WB Sale Threatens Auteur Vision
Mike De Luca & Pam Abdy had a great #Oscar night, but will their auteur-friendly approach survive WB's sale to Paramount? One insider says David Ellison wouldn't back anything that would 'lose $100 million out of the gate' (a reference...
Breathe Deeply, Simplify, and Refuse to Let Fear Win
A plea … take a very very very very deep breathe … and leave a Comment … I love you … ❤️… simplify things … don’t let fear win … ❤️ https://t.co/4UekWXSSCC
15 Pitfalls That Lead Smart People Astray
Here are 15 factors that can steer you off course — use them as guideposts as you map your journey through life. How Do Smart People Lose Their Way? https://t.co/xgR799Hb9M @fsonnenberg #life #business https://t.co/SrF5Kqqriy
Hong Kong: AI, Robotics Drive New Aerospace Technologies
A research partnership between Hong Kong’s Space Robotics and Energy Centre and Southeast University is accelerating autonomous space‑robotics, AI‑enabled navigation, and deep‑space energy management. The collaboration, supported by HKUST labs, targets rugged robotic platforms, precision manipulation, and modular power systems...
Track 2‑Hour Post‑Meal Glucose with Simple Finger‑Pricks
Even though the spike from oat milk could be true, see for yourself, test your own 2h glucose Not specifically for oat milk (which I don't drink), but I'm currently doing this after all meals CGM not needed, finger-prick is how I'm...
AI-Driven Memory Chip Surge Threatens Semiconductor Climate Impact
A rush to boost to production of memory chips to meet accelerating demand from sectors like AI risks adding to climate cost of the semiconductor industry https://t.co/i5aUfKotIc
Global Insect Rescue Plan Requires New Technology to Ensure Success
A new study in Conservation Letters finds that the 23 biodiversity targets of the Global Biodiversity Framework could reverse insect declines if met, but current metrics lack insect‑specific sensitivity. Researchers highlight that only dragonflies and damselflies have been fully assessed...
Jay‑Z to Mark Album Anniversaries with Two Yankee Stadium Shows
Jay-Z to celebrate 'Reasonable Doubt' and 'The Blueprint' anniversaries with back-to-back Yankee Stadium shows https://t.co/TAwhMr19qn
Wayne Koestenbaum’s Book Notes Music Playlist for His Novel My Lover, the Rabbi
Wayne Koestenbaum’s latest novel, My Lover, the Rabbi, is accompanied by a curated “Book Notes” music playlist that reflects the work’s musical structure and queer themes. In the playlist, Koestenbaum cites pieces ranging from Messiaen’s bird‑song piano to Sondheim’s Company,...
India: Space Tech Drives Smart Agriculture and Disaster Resilience
India is harnessing space and digital technologies to boost agricultural productivity and disaster resilience. ISRO and the Department of Space have launched satellite‑based programs such as FASAL, NADAMS, CHAMAN and SUFALAM that deliver real‑time crop health, yield forecasts and drought...
Psycho Slab in Peru Goes Below Sea Level and Runs 650 Feet (Video)
The article spotlights La Punta, a newly recognized surf break in Lobitos, Peru, delivering a slab wave that runs up to 200 meters (650 feet) below sea level, reminiscent of Namibia’s famed Skeleton Bay. Its ultra‑consistent left‑hand point break offers long, hollow...