The Royal Family’s Secret Weapon? Fashion
The new book *Fashioning the Crown* examines how the British royal family has used clothing as a strategic tool from the early 20th century to today. It highlights historic moments—such as the Windsor name change, Edward VIII’s abdication, and Queen Mother’s nostalgic gowns—that leveraged fashion to shape public sentiment. The analysis draws a parallel to Catherine, Princess of Wales, whose carefully curated wardrobe now helps the monarchy navigate contemporary scandals. By framing attire as soft power, the book argues that royal style remains a decisive element of modern monarchy.
Fatherhood Turns Life’s Draft Into a Fresh Start
everyone told me having a kid would slow me down but my son is 9 months old now and i feel like my life just started this is my first time reflecting on it publicly. here's everything i've learned so far: 1. everything...
Pro Footballers Burn ~3,200 Kcal Daily in Preseason
Pre-season energy expenditure of professional football players ⚽️🔥 This new study investigated energy expenditure of pro football players across a 14-day preseason period using doubly labelled water 🔍 Which encompassed a… 🥅 Training only week 🏆 Training + match week Here is what they...
You Know Something's Wrong with Your Teen, but They Say They're Fine - Dr Billy Garvey's 4 Tips for What...
Dr Billy Garvey, a developmental paediatrician with 25 years of experience, appeared on the Netmums podcast to address parents who suspect their teenager is struggling despite claims of being fine. He emphasises that teen distress often stems from temperament, not...
Graceful Parenting Meets Teenage Kitchen Catastrophes
I constantly try to remind myself that my teenager is still just a kid, doing his best to navigate a world grown adults struggle with, and that I need to give him some grace as he grows into the person...
Tales From Topographic Oceans (Super Deluxe Edition)
The 2026 Super Deluxe Edition of Yes’s 1973 double‑album *Tales from Topographic Oceans* arrives as a sprawling archival package, featuring two vinyl LPs, 12 CDs and a Blu‑ray with multiple mixes. It includes a fresh Steven Wilson remix, instrumental versions,...
Jamie Sumner’s Glory Be Is Thoughtful Contemporary MG
Jamie Sumner’s *Glory Be* (Atheneum, March 2026) is a middle‑grade verse novel about a New Orleans girl searching for her missing dog while uncovering family secrets. The story unfolds over a few days, blending themes of unconditional love, fractured parental relationships, and...
Culture Leads, Sentiment Holds: Safe Cultural Travel From Berlin to the World in Times of Conflict
Cultural tourism is being reshaped by conflict, focusing on heritage, safety, and emotional resonance. Berlin has become a central hub where history and modern culture offer a secure base for travelers. From there, visitors are drawn to stable yet historically...
Notes on Being a Man: Review
The article reviews Scott Galloway’s "protector, provider, procreator" model of masculinity, noting its emphasis on personal discipline, financial success, and competition. It argues that this narrow framework overlooks the broader ecological and social systems that sustain individual prosperity. By linking...
Sorry, Jeans and Trainers—L.A.’s Most Stylish Are Wearing This Flat Shoe Trend With Leggings Instead
Actress and Goop founder Gwyneth Paltrow was spotted in Los Angeles wearing a Parisian‑inspired Breton shirt, capri leggings and lace‑up ballet flats, a look the author predicts will dominate spring. The flat shoes, known as ghillies, gained runway exposure last...
9 Books About Retaking and Rebuilding Our Commonwealth
The article curates nine books that explore how to retake and rebuild America’s commonwealth through social housing, mutual aid, solidarity, and cooperative economics. It highlights the Mitchell‑Lama housing model, environmental justice, and the rise of worker‑owned platforms as alternatives to...
Overloading on the Negative Can Sometimes Be Highly Persuasive
Advocates traditionally avoid highlighting many downsides, fearing reduced support. Research shows two‑sided arguments increase credibility, and an “overload” strategy—explicitly enumerating every negative—can paradoxically boost persuasiveness by demonstrating confidence and passion. After presenting a comprehensive list of objections, the speaker pivots...
Pinterest Maps the Rise of ‘Thoughtful Parenting’ in 2026 Trend Report
Pinterest’s 2026 Parenting Trend Report reveals a surge in “thoughtful parenting,” where families prioritize offline learning, outdoor play, and experience‑rich routines over constant screen time. Search activity on the platform shows a 200% rise in "screen‑free" queries and a 340%...
Tissot’s Updated Visodate Takes Vintage Vibes to the Next Level (Live Pics)
Tissot has relaunched its iconic Visodate with a slimmer 39 mm case, a 10.45 mm thickness and three dial options—dark blue, black and silver with gold accents. The new model is powered by the automatic Powermatic 80 movement, delivering an 80‑hour power reserve...
The Women DIY-Ing Their Weight-Loss Drugs
A growing number of women are sourcing the experimental GLP‑1 drug retatrutide, dubbed “reta,” from Instagram peptide sellers to lose a few pounds without traditional dieting. The drug, still in Phase 3 trials, targets three hormone receptors and is being micro‑dosed...
In Their Words: Tania Mohan on the Rise of Asian Luxury Brands in Hong Kong
Tania Mohan, founder and creative director of Hong Kong‑born luxury lifestyle brand Tabla, reflects on the city’s fashion evolution, citing Shanghai Tang’s 1994 launch as a defining moment. She recounts Tabla’s 25th‑anniversary celebration in Prince’s Building, underscoring the brand’s growth...
INTERVIEW: I Am The Avalanche On New Album ‘The Horror Show’ & Finding Strength In Grief
I Am The Avalanche returns with "The Horror Show," their first full‑length album in six years, channeling vocalist Vinnie Caruana’s recent personal loss into a sprawling punk record. The album blends the band’s signature urgency with more melodic, expansive arrangements,...
Enter Audemars, Leave with Your Dream Watch
Dream scenario. Walk into your AD. Walk out with your grail. #rolex #patekphilippe #audemarspiguet #richardmille #fpjpourne
Kid Bookie Teams Up With Corey Taylor On Powerful New Single ‘Blame’
Kid Bookie and Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor have released a new single titled “Blame,” marking the latest chapter in a decade‑long creative partnership. The track blends grime‑style verses with Taylor’s gritty vocals, emphasizing stripped‑back production that foregrounds raw emotion. Both...
OKHTEIN’s ‘In Between’ Turns Inward, Reflecting Modern Arab Womanhood
On International Women’s Day, Egyptian luxury design house OKHTEIN launched “In Between,” a campaign featuring co‑founders Aya and Mounaz Abdelraouf that portrays the multifaceted lives of contemporary Arab women. The intimate, home‑based visuals blend childhood memories, daily rituals, and the...
‘Polish Jazz Meets Global’ Conference 2026
Polish Jazz meets Global 2026 convened in Szczecin as the second edition of the industry conference, drawing participants from Poland, Europe, the United States and Taiwan. High‑profile figures such as Lydia Liebman, Lois Gilbert, Daniel Israel and Herbie Hancock Institute...
Your Ego the Saboteur
The article frames ego as a hidden saboteur that drives reactive behavior in leaders. It identifies three ego expressions—Complier, Protector, and Controller—each undermining team dynamics. Practical action items include naming defensive reactions, pausing before saying “yes,” and soliciting candid feedback...
Axia Lighting by Martinelli Venezia for Lodes
Italian design studio Martinelli Venezia has unveiled Axia, a contemporary chandelier for lighting brand Lodes. The piece eliminates traditional wiring, allowing electricity to travel through its sculptural metal branches that cradle opaline glass diffusers. Measuring roughly 800 mm in diameter, Axia...
Don't Forget the Fathers: How Pregnancy Centers Champion Family Formation
Care Net’s fatherhood initiative has expanded rapidly, with services for expectant fathers now present in 78% of its 1,300+ pregnancy centers, up from 56% in 2023. Surveys show men are the strongest influence on abortion decisions, prompting centers to offer...
So Underrated Yet So Good
The author discovers Sauce Robert, a classic French demi‑glace‑based sauce, and praises its complex flavor and quick preparation. The post emphasizes the sauce’s relative obscurity outside elite culinary circles and the excitement of uncovering such hidden gems. It notes that...
American Historian and New Yorker Writer Jill Lepore to Open FBM 2026
American historian and New Yorker contributor Jill Lepore will headline the Opening Press Conference at the Frankfurter Buchmesse (FBM) from October 6‑11, 2026. The appointment coincides with the United States' 250th anniversary, underscoring themes of democracy and civic engagement. Lepore...
The DOE’s “Climate Working Group”
The Department of Energy’s Climate Working Group, created to review climate risk, secretly crafted a strategy to downplay carbon‑dioxide impacts and undermine mainstream climate science. Internal memos show the group planned to amplify uncertainties and shape a denial narrative. After...
Evidence for Microglia to Actively Promote Amyloid Aggregation in the Aging Brain
Researchers have discovered that microglia, the brain’s innate immune cells, can actively remodel soluble amyloid‑β (Aβ42) into extracellular fibrils with strong seeding activity, contrary to the prevailing view that they only clear plaques. Cell‑based assays showed that microglia‑generated amyloid closely...
Boundaries Can’t Rely on People Changing
The post argues that effective boundaries are rooted in personal responsibility rather than expecting others to change. It explains that when relationships involve people who consistently ignore limits, the only viable option is to reinforce the boundary through one’s own...
Fight For It • Daily Devo 486
The March 17, 2026 entry of Daily Devotional for Women, titled “Fight For It,” interprets Ecclesiastes 9:11 to emphasize perseverance through faith rather than luck. The post urges readers to trust God’s word even when no visible evidence appears, describing faith...
Morte Cucina (2025) by Pen-Ek Ratanaruang Film Review
Thai auteur Pen‑Ek Ratanaruang returns with the 2025 thriller “Morte Cucina,” premiering at Helsinki’s Cine Aasia festival. The film follows Sao, a Muslim‑origin chef who exacts revenge on her childhood oppressor using her culinary mastery, intertwining flashbacks of community persecution...
Exercise Modifies the Gut Microbiome and Tryptophan Metabolism to Improve Mood and Memory
Regular exercise reshapes the gut microbiome in adult male rats, notably reducing the abundance of Alistipes and Clostridium species. These microbial shifts enhance systemic tryptophan metabolism, increasing the serotonin catabolite 5‑hydroxytryptol and altering indole derivatives. Concurrently, hippocampal expression of the...
Letter From Pi Li: Róng Museum in Shenzhen
Pi Li has been appointed the founding director of the new Róng Museum in Shenzhen’s Houhai district, marking the first staffing decision for the institution. The museum, occupying roughly 4,500 square meters, is part of Tenova FUTURE’s M80 mixed‑use complex...
GEN Secures BEBO Foundation Approval for Phase II PD Trial
GEN Pharmaceuticals received BEBO Foundation ethical approval to launch a Phase II proof‑of‑concept trial of its mitochondrial‑targeting drug SUL‑238 in Parkinson’s disease. The single‑centre, randomised, double‑blind, placebo‑controlled study, named SHEPHERD, will begin patient enrolment in Groningen in April 2026. Over a 28‑day...
What If the Most Powerful Thing in Your Kitchen Is Something You Already Drink?
The article proposes a "tea medicinal cabinet"—a curated set of teas chosen for their scientifically backed health benefits. It distinguishes true teas (green, black, oolong, white) derived from Camellia sinensis from herbal infusions, noting that processing and oxidation drive their...
"Stranger Things: Tales From '85" Coming to Select Theaters on April 18
Netflix will hold limited theatrical screenings of the first two episodes of its new animated series "Stranger Things: Tales from ’85" on April 18 across 34 U.S. theaters and select venues. Tickets become available March 18 at 8 AM PT through AMC, and...
Audrey Nuna Wore Maison Margiela Artisanal To The 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party
Audrey Nuna turned heads at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party by swapping her usual Thom Browne uniform for a Maison Margiela Artisanal 2025 ensemble. The look featured an aged‑gold draped skirt woven with metal threads and printed to echo 16th‑century Flemish hand‑painted...
How PracticeLab Volume 2 Equips You for Client Challenges
PracticeLab Volume 2 introduces a curated set of evidence‑based worksheets designed for therapists, coaches, and educators. The collection addresses five high‑impact client concerns—anxiety, perfectionism, relationships, conflict resolution, and behavioral change—offering CBT‑style exercises, visual mapping tools, and habit‑formation templates. Available in both...
Unlimited Petrol? Chinese Firm Claims It Can Produce Fuel From Air and Water
Shanghai‑based startup XFuel Technologies announced it can produce synthetic petroleum by converting atmospheric CO₂ and water into liquid fuel at low cost. The firm plans to construct large‑scale plants across China, aiming to reduce the country’s reliance on imported crude....
Modified Lipid Nanoparticles Boost Immunity and Cut Vaccine Inflammation
Engineered lipid nanoparticles with modified ionizable lipids enhance immune cell metabolism, improve mRNA vaccine delivery to lymph nodes, and reduce inflammatory side effects in preclinical models. vaccinetechnology
You Control Your Morning Attitude, Be Remarkable
Morning ☀️ everyone :) hope you’re remarkable this morning 🌞… and more importantly.. hope you realize you’re in control of how you are ❤️
Abandoning Ourselves
The article explores existential regret, linking it to anxiety and guilt, and argues that authentic decision‑making can mitigate its pain. Drawing on philosophers like Kierkegaard, Sartre, and Nietzsche, it shows how confronting mortality and freedom leads to more purposeful lives....
What Fugazi Taught Me: Ongoing Lessons
Between the recent Vitiello/Rowe/Canty show in Barcelona and the Albini sessions of In On the Kill Taker, I’ve been thinking a lot about Fugazi lately. In today’s newsletter, I went long on what they meant to me, and what I’m...
New Drug Could Eradicate Sleeping Sickness, Says NPR
Sleeping sickness could be wiped out with this new drug: my comments @NPR @NPRGlobalHealth https://t.co/T0mAeX8P0A
Can NAD⁺ Manipulation Extend Human Healthspan?
NAD for Health: Opportunities & Challenges 2026 This international conference will explore a central question in aging research: can manipulation of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD⁺) metabolism enhance human healthspan and prevent age-related diseases? https://t.co/bEtQPmUnSh
Master CGM Data Interpretation – Early Bird Ends Soon
Learn how to interpret CGM data correctly during training. 24h left to use the early bird discount. Webinar 25 March | 16:00-18:00 CET https://t.co/eN6PetWMGW https://t.co/1HxlnKcV5K
British Airways Revives Melbourne Service After 20 Years
After roughly 20 years, British Airways will be returning to Melbourne, Australia, thanks to a new fifth freedom Dreamliner route. https://t.co/LHsAw9hksw
Embrace Adversity: Gratitude Fuels Future Achievements
"Adversity is a terrible thing to waste. I look back at my most difficult moments with gratitude; had they not happened, I wouldn’t have achieved what I did next." -Will Guidara (EP.492) With thanks to @AlphaSenseInc, @MorningstarInc, and Ridgeline.
The One Must‑Read Book for Youth Financial Literacy
What is one book that every young person must read if they want to build financial literacy? ⬇️
Emotional Mastery, Not Intelligence, Drives Trading Success
The difference between those who eventually succeed and those who burn out in trading isn't intelligence, education, or even capital—it's the ability to recognize, understand, and manage the complex web of emotions that influences every trading decision.