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The surge in GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs, combined with high‑profile celebrity transformations, is reigniting a cultural push toward extreme thinness. Mental‑health professionals and body‑positivity advocates warn that this shift threatens the progress made in celebrating diverse bodies. While GLP‑1s offer genuine medical benefits, their rapid adoption fuels a two‑tiered landscape where only the affluent can afford pharmacological slimming. Despite the backlash, the body‑positivity movement remains a social‑justice effort that refuses to shrink with fleeting trends.
An AI artist is now creating six-figure works live in front of an audience. At Art Basel Hong Kong, Botto is not just generating art, but performing the process in real time, turning creation into something people can watch unfold. It...
A new study in Social Psychological and Personality Science examined how social anxiety influences daily interactions among 157 American adults. Using a two‑week experience‑sampling method, researchers recorded over 10,500 real‑time conversations and rated their pleasantness, playfulness, meaningfulness and the participants'...
In this episode of Poured Over, author Kristen Arnett discusses her latest novel, *stop me if you've heard this one*, a comedic yet heartfelt love letter to Florida centered on a lesbian birthday‑party clown named Cherry. Arnett explains how the...
In this episode, Dr. Uri Alon explains his systems‑biology view of aging using a vivid village metaphor: houses (cells) generate garbage (damage) while a fixed fleet of trucks (the immune system) removes it, leading to overload and a robustness threshold...
Irish health experts and policymakers are calling for sweeping reforms to curb the nation’s unhealthy food environment, from stricter online advertising bans on junk food aimed at children to redesigning school meal settings. They propose fiscal tools such as extending...
Phillip Toledano, a New York‑based multidisciplinary artist, opened his AI‑driven exhibition *Edward Trevor: Never Seen The Light* at Fotografiska Berlin. He uses generative AI to construct alternate histories, from imagined Trump‑era scenarios to re‑imagined wartime photographs, treating each image like a...
As a medical school professor, I used to teach that aging is gradual wear and tear. But a Vanderbilt study in Nature Cell Biology reveals something far more disturbing. Your cells are actively dismantling themselves through a process called ER-phagy. Starting early...
Wallace Shawn, famed for his role in The Princess Bride, has revived his 1990 play The Fever and paired it with his new work What We Did Before Our Moth Days. At 82, Shawn returns to the stage, delivering a two‑hour monologue that...
Researchers at Germany's DLR have combined a refined quantum linear system solver—an eigenvalue‑free variant of the Harrow‑Hassidim‑Lloyd algorithm—with Newton's method to tackle nonlinear PDEs such as the Navier‑Stokes equations. The hybrid quantum‑classical approach promises exponential speedups for solving the large...
The article argues that intelligence is malleable, citing neuroplasticity research that shows the brain rewires with sustained mental effort. It highlights ten books that provide concrete, practice‑oriented tools—ranging from Kahneman’s dual‑system thinking to Foer’s memory‑palace method—to boost fluid reasoning, working...
Researchers at Kazan Federal University introduced a quantum algorithm that leverages Quantum Amplitude Estimation to evaluate Random Forest regression models. The method reduces query complexity from the classical O(n·h) to O(t·h·(ymax‑ymin)), dramatically lowering the number of tree evaluations needed. Initial...
The March 2026 roundup identifies the GoPro Max 2 as the top all‑round 360 camera, thanks to its true 8K video, natural color profile, and versatile mounting system. Insta360’s X5 follows with a larger 1/1.28″ sensor that boosts low‑light performance, while the...
Watch my new YouTube video: Potato Head Bali | Most Famous Beach Club & Hotel in Bali (Full Tour in 4K) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YROuC8Z5Vig
Researchers at Sun Yat‑sen University and partner institutions have built an integrated optical phased array (OPA) from lithium tantalate that eliminates the phase‑drift problem plaguing ferroelectric photonic integrated circuits. The device keeps its far‑field main lobe 8 dB above side lobes...
Researchers at Nanyang Technological University introduced quantum sequence models that use recurrent quantum circuits to generate coherent superpositions of stochastic processes. The new architecture achieves linear scaling of circuit complexity with simulation time, a stark contrast to the exponential growth...
Functional assessments are a core component of neuropsychology services, evaluating how cognitive abilities such as memory, attention, and executive function translate into daily life tasks. Neuropsychologists conduct real‑world observations, interviews, and structured tasks to identify strengths and deficits, informing personalized...
Bollywood star Kiara Advani, who welcomed daughter Saraayah in 2025, is set to return to screens with her Telugu debut in the Yash‑headlined thriller *Toxic*. Director Geetu Mohandas praised Advani’s quiet discipline and deep character immersion, calling her the only...
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The iconic Route 66 celebrates its 100th anniversary, prompting a wave of restorations at historic motels and hotels along the corridor. Properties such as the Campbell Hotel in Tulsa, the Blue Swallow Motel in Tucumcari, and the Historic Grand Canyon Hotel...
I didn’t expect a piano to make music visible but this does. That caught my attention. Someone spent three years trying to turn sound into something you can see. No AI. No screens. Just experimentation. They tried lasers, smoke, different materials. Nothing worked. Until they found...
Bruce Hornsby is set to release his new album Indigo Park on April 3, 2026, a project that blends experimental piano, jazz, rock, and classical influences. The record features a roster of cross‑generational collaborators, including Bonnie Raitt, Vampire Weekend’s Ezra Koenig, and Grateful Dead alumni Bob Weir...
Tana French’s latest novel, “The Keeper,” caps her Ardnakelty trilogy, following retired Chicago detective Cal Hooper as he confronts escalating violence in a remote Irish village. The story culminates in a tense, storm‑laden showdown where Lena Dunne, armed with a shotgun,...
Thundercat, the genre‑defying bassist and singer‑songwriter, is set to release his first album in six years, "Distracted," on April 3, 2026. The record fuses jazz fusion, hip‑hop, and R&B while showcasing delicate falsetto harmonies and witty lyricism. It features high‑profile collaborators...
The trailer for *Spider‑Man: Brand New Day* drops the hero’s high‑tech armor and places Peter Parker in a bleak, everyday reality. It opens with him isolated, grieving lost mentors and a broken personal life, emphasizing his struggle rather than spectacle....
Scientists “Bottle the Sun” With Revolutionary Liquid Battery 🔋 ☀️ https://t.co/OwRj1KreUq 💬 Solar energy has one persistent weakness: it disappears at sunset. Finding a reliable way to store that energy for later use remains one of the biggest obstacles to expanding renewable...
Greek chef Christos Fotos expands his Jul’s brand from Ibiza to London, opening a flagship restaurant in St James’s. The venue, designed by Athens‑based ArcSet, marries the building’s historic architecture with Mediterranean stone, plaster and wood finishes. The menu balances Greek...
Cannabis triggers intense appetite spikes, known as the munchies, by allowing THC to bind CB1 receptors in the brain’s hunger and reward centers. This binding hijacks the endocannabinoid system, creating prolonged hunger signals that override normal satiety cues. A 2025...
System Recovery Architects completed the Cabin Above the Valley, a 293 m² timber‑frame residence in Strážné, Czech Republic, designed for three generations. The project complies with Krkonoše National Park’s stringent building codes by preserving the original house footprint and employing a...
Spanish researchers at the Carlos Simon Foundation have kept a donated human uterus alive outside the body for 24 hours using a normothermic perfusion device called “Mother” (PUPER). The machine circulates oxygenated, nutrient‑rich blood through the organ, mimicking natural circulation. This...
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St. Augustine, Florida, claims the title of America’s oldest continuously inhabited city, founded in 1565. The historic district blends Spanish colonial landmarks such as Castillo de San Marcos with boutique hotels, upscale inns, and vibrant dining on St. George Street....
Uniqlo’s collaboration with JW Anderson has produced a straight‑leg denim line that feels premium despite its modest price tag. The jeans come in three inseam lengths and three washes—light, classic, and deep indigo—offering a versatile fit for a range of outfits....
Lebanese writer‑director Sarah Francis’s new feature “Dead Dog” debuted in the Harbour section of the International Film Festival Rotterdam, backed by the Doha Film Institute and the Red Sea Film Fund. The film toured major festivals, winning the Saad Eldin...
For nearly 40 years I've used my body to test ideas about training intensity, HIIT, monitoring, etc. I seem to be paying for those sins now with big atrial fibrillation challenges. This distracts me a bit, but hey,...
We often think prioritisation is about managing time… but it’s really about managing ourselves. Because before the planner, before the to-do list, before the system— there’s you. Your values. Your direction. Your decision on what truly matters. When you get that right, everything else starts to fall...
The Nepal Tourism Board, Kathmandu Metropolitan City and the Seto Machhindranath Rath Yatra Management Committee hosted a special viewing of the Seto Machhindranath Rath Yatra for diplomats and their families on March 28, 2026. The event took place on the...
STOP PLAYING WITH YOUR LIFE • You know what to do • You just not doing it • You scared to fail • You scared to look dumb • You wasting time • You delaying results • That’s on you • Pay attention
Be flexible with the plan. Life stress = training stress. Missed sleep or travel = immediate pivot, never forced progression.
Hermès remains a rarity‑driven luxury asset, sustaining premium valuations despite recent macro‑related sell‑offs. In 2025 the company posted $18 billion in revenue and an impressive 41.75 % operating margin, underscoring the power of its scarcity model. A current ratio near five and...
A view from Europe on the self-inflicted damage to UK particle, astro and nuclear physics. What a mess this is.
While I don't program full lifts often. I still program high pulls especially for grapplers. Neat to see a resurgence with what is being called Uzbek high pull, which is a hinge into a high pull. https://t.co/miW6fkMiS2
Makoto Nagahisa’s new film “Burn” debuted its trailer, introducing a gritty coming‑of‑age story set in Tokyo’s Kabukicho district. The narrative follows Ju‑Ju, played by Nana Mori, a runaway teen who finds a precarious sense of family among misfit youths before...
"Look at those who fail, and you will find that most people fail not because they make mistakes, but because they are not fully committed, and the same goes for companies." - John D. Rockefeller's Letter to His Son. https://t.co/tt0tT7nQNh
I have a second piece in today’s @ftweekend in which I rant about waiters asking intrusive questions. Because I am old, and have lived too much life for this malarkey. https://t.co/bAPwIWdjXX https://t.co/FZ92RNSLJB
In this episode of the Other People podcast, poet‑novelist Luke Kennard reads an excerpt from his new novel *Black Bag*, which follows a struggling actor who volunteers for a bizarre university psychology experiment that requires him to spend a semester...
For today’s @ftweekend I am at Aces Food Craft in London’s Fitzrovia, a terrific Japanese inspired restaurant which is very much worth your time (and, if you have it, money) https://t.co/en3A2z7fl5
Ever since I travelled to Moscow in 1986 as a 20y old student in search of secrets, "periodization models" have spun in my head. This review helped slow the spin. Revisiting Tradition: Why the Traditional Periodization Still Shapes Modern Sport...
The author reflects on why most New Year’s goals fail and shares a six‑point framework for sustaining long‑term objectives. Core advice emphasizes habit formation over fleeting motivation, adopting a long‑term mindset with clear milestones, enjoying the process, regularly experimenting, leveraging...
The article reframes spring cleaning as a strategic portfolio rebalancing for high‑earning professionals, urging them to divest physical and digital clutter. It recommends hiring certified organizers, upgrading to premium storage, and outsourcing deep‑cleaning to reclaim valuable time. Digital hygiene steps...
Designing homes in exposed locations—coastal, plains, or hill sites—requires more than aesthetic choices; structural resilience is paramount. Architects recommend steep‑pitch roofs, large eaves, and small, deep‑set windows to mitigate wind uplift, rain, and sea‑salt corrosion. Additional measures such as sarking...
Soft Machine’s 2026 album “Thirteen” marks the band’s first full-length release with the current quartet of John Etheridge, Theo Travis, Fred Baker, and Asaf Sirkis. The 13‑track record weaves psychedelic jazz‑rock, free improvisation, and experimental looping, featuring a tribute to...
