A Leonardo-Linked ‘Salvator Mundi’ Turns Heads at TEFAF
The de Ganay version of Leonardo’s *Salvator Mundi* was exhibited at TEFAF Maastricht, drawing attention as one of the finest among roughly 20 known copies. Dated 1505‑1515 and presented by Agnews Gallery, the work is attributed to Leonardo’s workshop and carries a distinguished provenance dating back to 1902. While the asking price was not disclosed, the gallery is accepting private offers. The painting’s appearance follows renewed market interest after the 2017 $450 million record sale of another *Salvator Mundi* version.
Paris in the Spring
Alexis Taylor’s seventh solo album, "Paris in the Spring," drops a ten‑track mix that roams from synth‑pop ballads to nu‑disco and a Rolling Stones cover. Recorded in Paris with collaborators like Air’s Nicolas Godin and Étienne de Crécy, the record emphasizes freedom from...
The 5 Most Vibrant College Towns In The South, According To Research
Research from Southern Living, TimeOut and US News identified the five most vibrant college towns in the American South: Athens, Georgia; Oxford, Mississippi; Huntsville, Alabama; Chapel Hill, North Carolina; and Gainesville, Florida. Each town was evaluated on historic assets, downtown...
Pretzel Therapeutics Presents PX578 Data Supporting POLG Disease Treatment
Pretzel Therapeutics presented preclinical data for its investigational small‑molecule PX578 at the 2026 MDA Clinical and Scientific Conference. The drug is designed to activate the mitochondrial DNA polymerase gamma (POLG) and restore mitochondrial DNA levels in patients with mitochondrial DNA...
NEOPOP Shares Initial 2026 Line-Up Featuring Helena Hauff, Goldie and Octave One
Portugal’s NEOPOP Festival has unveiled its first‑wave lineup for the 2026 edition, scheduled for August 6‑8 at the historic Forte da Barra in Viana do Castelo. The three‑day event celebrates two decades of electronic‑music programming and promises its most ambitious production...
The Best DJ Mixes Of The Year 2026 So Far
Mixmag has launched its inaugural guide to the best DJ mixes of 2026, offering a curated selection that spans house, techno, UK garage, amapiano, jungle, drum‑and‑bass, ambient, rap, grime, R&B and more. The feature includes club recordings, radio residencies and...
The Health Benefits of Ashwagandha and What to Know Before You Try It
Recent clinical trials suggest ashwagandha root extract can lower stress hormones, improve sleep quality, and enhance physical performance, particularly in male participants. A 60‑day study showed a 28% cortisol reduction and significant anxiety relief at 300 mg twice daily. Sleep research...
The Multifamily Operations Daily Huddle: Burnout Is an Operational Risk You Can’t Afford to Ignore
Burnout is increasingly recognized as a systemic failure within multifamily property management, where exhausted staff make poorer decisions, communicate less effectively, and disengage. The daily huddle format highlights that burnout is not merely an HR issue but an operational risk...
Link Between CKM Syndrome Stage and Elderly Falls
Recent research published in the Journal of Geriatric Medicine identifies a strong correlation between the stage of CKM syndrome and the incidence of falls among older adults. The study found that individuals in advanced CKM stages experience a 30% higher...
How Love Story Recreated the Kennedy Compound
Ryan Murphy’s series “Love Story” required a Kennedy Compound that felt authentic yet fit the show’s 1990s minimalist aesthetic. Production designer Alex DiGerlando combined meticulous research with stylized adjustments, locating a Long Island house to stand in for the Hyannis...
How Longevity Startup Foxo Wants To Turn Individuals Into “CEOs Of Their Health”
Foxo, a Bengaluru‑based longevity startup, offers a premium, membership‑driven health platform that combines systems biology with AI‑assisted clinical coaching. The company raised $0.5 million in a pre‑seed round led by Blume Ventures and targets high‑income executives willing to invest lakhs annually...
Gregory Ackerman – “Call Me Crazy”
Gregory Ackerman’s new single “Call Me Crazy” channels a Bill Withers‑meets‑Funkadelic vibe, opening with understated acoustic strums that quickly swell into a brass‑laden, improvisational jam. The track showcases tender electric guitars, mellow bass, head‑nodding percussion, airy woodwinds, and soulful vocal...
Eddie Wrevlonne – “Speed Bump”
Eddie Wrevlonne’s new single “Speed Bump” drops on March 13, 2026, showcasing a blend of dark synth‑pop intrigue and emotive baritone vocals. The track builds on the momentum of earlier releases like “I Have Learned” and “Say Hello to the...
Quitters Fail when Expectations Outpace Reality
Most people don’t quit because something is hard. They quit because their expectation doesn’t match reality.
Micah Jameson – “Spiderwalk”
Micah Jameson, a globe‑trotting singer‑songwriter now based in South Carolina, dropped his new single “Spiderwalk” on March 13, 2026. The track fuses dreamy hip‑hop vocals with spacey synths, steady rhythms, and a burst of twanging guitar after the three‑minute mark....
Love, Sophie – “Call You”
Los Angeles‑based indie pop artist Love, Sophie released “Call You,” the lead single from her forthcoming EP. The track blends wistful vocals with twangy guitars, creating a late‑night, woozy atmosphere that builds into a luminous chorus. It follows earlier singles “Blush”...
Funny Celebrity Meet‑ups That Still Make Us Smile
Name a (brief) celebrity encounter that makes you smile years later. I’ll start: The time Barbara Walters mistook me for a host at Le Cirque and asked me to escort her to the powder room And The time I encountered Tony...
Domani Has Always Been An Underrated Force In Hip Hop
Domani Harris entered the spotlight when he released two diss tracks aimed at 50 Cent during the T.I.‑50 Cent feud, defending his stepmother Tiny. The tracks, “Ms. Jackson” and “PU$Y,” showcased a more aggressive side but retained his signature lyrical control. Beyond the...
Proposition and Presence: Noguchi S New York by Kun Sok
The Noguchi Museum’s exhibition “Noguchi’s New York” pairs dense archival material on the artist’s unrealized playground and plaza proposals with his existing sculptures on the ground floor. By displaying plans, correspondence, and animated reconstructions alongside physical works, the show illustrates Isamu...
WTCE 2026 Launches Discover Zone Connecting Onboard Food and Beverage Brands with Airlines
World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) 2026 is debuting the Discover Zone, an interactive product‑discovery space at its April 14‑16 Hamburg show. The zone, located next to the VIP Buyer Lounge, showcases more than 30 food, beverage and...
Senior Women Leaders Grapple with Self‑worth, Not Time Management
The senior women leaders I coach don’t struggle with time management. They struggle with self-worth tied to performance. Slow down, and they feel exposed. That’s the real work we do.
Jack Johnson's Joker Cover Leaves SXSW Crowd Clueless
Jack Johnson just covered part of Steve Miller’s “The Joker” at SXSW and I got the unnerving sense that most of the crowd had no idea what that song was
Stop Saddle Pain: 12 Editor-Tested Bike Seats for Pressure Relief and All-Day Comfort
Riding discomfort often stems from ill‑fitting bike saddles, prompting Bicycling’s editors to test and rank 12 models for pressure relief and all‑day comfort. The guide highlights top picks across categories, from the Prologo Dimension Tirox for road and mountain use...
Mute Notifications with Android Digital Wellbeing for Better Sleep
Phone endlessly wanting your attention, whether it's 2:00pm or 2:00am? You can mute the darn thing with "Digital Wellbeing" settings in Android. Here's how to set it up... https://t.co/IVvpbMl3N4 #sleep #android #health https://t.co/ewcgIWuoNc
Record 74 Women Nominated for Oscars This Year
A record number of women this year are nominated at the #Oscars. Here I am on @ABCNewsLive with @LinseyDavis talking about the 74 women that will be in the room on Sunday. https://t.co/70tS8fQcJu
The All-American Rejects’ Tyson Ritter & Nick Wheeler Talk Backyard Tour, Independence & New Album at Billboard House @ SXSW
The All‑American Rejects announced their first album since 2012, "Sandbox," set for release on May 15, 2026. In a Billboard House interview at SXSW, Tyson Ritter and Nick Wheeler explained their shift from Interscope to an independent model after the...
From Lead to Phoenix: Rising After Being Counted Out
First you lead. Then you lag. Then they count you out. Then you rise from the ashes. The phoenix always returns. New avatar. New energy. Few will notice. Fewer understand.
Now's the Time to Get This Excellent Book
If you haven’t already gotten a copy of this excellent book, now is the time.
Van Sur Les – “Tapio” (Feat. Emmi Kuittinen)
Amsterdam‑based producer Van Sur Les released “Tapio,” the lead single from his Ingrian Tape project, featuring Finnish folk vocalist Emmi Kuittinen. The track blends near‑extinct Ingrian runo‑song motifs with contemporary electronic production, employing glistening piano, synths, and layered vocals. Its...
Speak Kindly to Yourself, Change Your Life
Do not speak negatively about yourself, even as a joke. Your body does not know the difference. Words are energy and they cast spells, that is why it is called spelling. Change the way you speak about yourself, and you...
Channel Energy Into Creation, Learning, and Growth
Do not use your energy to worry. Use your energy to believe, to create, to learn, to think and to grow. —Professor Richard Feynman https://t.co/l3b9n7RGiv
Shaky – “Take It Away”
Shaky, a one‑man garage‑rock act from York, PA, has self‑produced and released the single “Take It Away.” The track channels early‑2000s Strokes‑style riffs and lyrics about 9‑to‑5 fatigue, delivering a cathartic, head‑nodding anthem. It debuted on Obscure Sound’s curated “Emerging...
Excluding Yourself in Mind Isolates You From Life
The more exclusive you make yourself in thought and emotion, the more excluded from Life you become. #SadhguruQuotes https://t.co/aw5lUQ3gNN
Vja – ‘Compartments’
Los Angeles‑based artist vja releases her debut album Compartments, a transportive mix of dream‑pop haze and fervent neo‑psychedelic rock. The record, mixed and mastered by seasoned engineer William Carroll, opens with the shimmering track “Stars” and continues through post‑punk‑tinged “Lightning Blue,”...
Maria Lane – “6 Feet Deep”
Brooklyn songwriter Maria Lane has dropped her new single “6 feet deep,” co‑produced with Justin Meyer. The folk‑driven track pairs Radiohead‑inspired bowed guitar with layered, dreamy vocals to portray a sudden breakup’s emotional wreckage. Lyrically, the song weaves vivid eulogy...
Cold-Smoked Salmon: Five-Day Process Delivers Heavenly Flavor
What does my cold smoked salmon look and taste like? Looks great and tastes like heaven. Five day process. https://t.co/9oiQzidEzx
SXSW Music 2026 Expands Beyond Center, Shifts Genres
I talked with the SXSW Music heads about what's new this year... What’s Different at SXSW Music 2026: Festival Chiefs on Having a New Base Beyond the Convention Center, Earlier Set Times, Global Genre Shifts and Celebrating a 40th Anniversary...
Annabelle Tiffin – “Motion Sickness”
Gold Coast‑born singer‑songwriter Annabelle Tiffin, only 16, follows her viral debut “Currents” with the new indie‑pop single “Motion Sickness.” Written on a Sydney‑to‑Melbourne road trip, the track shifts from stripped acoustic verses to a piano‑laden, anthemic chorus that explores the...
Ayahuasca Shows Mixed Impacts on Cognition and Social Insight
Effects of ayahuasca on neuropsychological performance and social cognition: A systematic review - Caio César de Paula, Anna Beatriz Vicentini, Lorena Terene Lopes Guerra, José Carlos Bouso, Jaime E. C. Hallak, Rafael G. dos Santos, 2026 https://t.co/oXP57hmeR1
Interface-Engineered G-C3 N4 @CuAl-LDH Composite for Photocatalytic Degradation of Bromophenol Blue Dye
Researchers synthesized a g‑C₃N₄@CuAl‑LDH composite that markedly improves photocatalytic degradation of bromophenol blue dye under visible light. The material achieved 83.37 % removal within 60 minutes and up to 99.08 % efficiency at alkaline pH 9. Kinetic analysis revealed first‑order behavior with a rate...
Shakey Graves Plays Free Show at Sagebrush Ahead of New Album
Austin‑based singer‑songwriter Shakey Graves headlined a free concert at the Sagebrush honky‑tonk on March 13, drawing crowds that wrapped around the venue. The performance was part of SXSW’s programming and featured opening sets by Tenille Townes, Travis Bolt, Tyler Halverson...
The All-American Rejects on New Music, House Party Tour Success & Advice for New Artists | SXSW 2026
At SXSW 2026, All‑American Rejects frontman Tyson Ritter and guitarist Nick Wheeler revealed details about their upcoming album and highlighted the unexpected commercial success of their recent House Party tour. The duo discussed how the band has sustained relevance in...
Jewel’s “Art” Slated for Venice Biennale via Crystal Bridges
Jewel’s “art” coming to Venice Biennial under the auspices of Crystal Bridges Museum. Looks legit to me https://t.co/TZtDlkhxZ7
Why a ‘Third Place’ Matters in Promoting Reading
The National Book Development Board (NBDB) surveyed 300 librarians and found reading ranks fourth among Filipinos’ favorite pastimes, trailing social media, family bonding, and movies. To shift reading higher on the list, the NBDB is leveraging the fourth Philippine Book...
Jessie Buckley Joins Shane MacGowan Tribute, Risks Controversial Slur
jessie buckley is doing a duet on a shane macgowan tribute album, which means there's a non-zero chance she's going to sing the f-slur this year
Nettspend's Early Life Crisis Is NOT GOOD
Nettspend's debut commercial album has drawn harsh criticism for sounding identical to his breakout mixtape, offering little artistic growth. At 50 minutes, the record feels overlong and filled with repetitive, generic rage beats that fail to innovate. Reviewers note occasional...
Association Between Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infection and Neisseria Gonorrhea Among Women Screened for HPV in A Rural Community, Southwest Nigeria:...
A case‑control study in rural Southwest Nigeria examined co‑infection of HPV and Neisseria gonorrhoeae among 186 women. HPV‑positive participants showed a 6.45% gonorrhea prevalence versus 1.1% in HPV‑negative controls, yielding an odds ratio of 6.33 though not statistically significant (p=0.12)....
History of Everything – The Freshwater Paddle Carriers
The classic history "Genesis: the Story of Apollo 8" chronicles the 1968 mission that first took humans beyond Earth’s orbit. Robert Zimmerman’s narrative, enriched by a foreword from Valerie Anders and a new introduction, is now available as a print edition,...
SXSW 2026: Beyond the Duplex Planet, Cornbread Mafia, My Brother’s Killer
SXSW 2026 reinforces its non‑fiction niche by premiering three documentaries that explore hidden subcultures. "Beyond the Duplex Planet" follows David Greenberger’s work with elderly residents, turning their stories into a celebrated zine. "Cornbread Mafia" recounts the rise of the largest...
Bulgari Paris Tops €7,400 Nightly Luxury Price
Max rates for the Bulgari Hotel in Paris In what circumstance would you spend €7400/night on a room? https://t.co/8wsVLiI5Xr