
Full Album Stream: Lesotho – “A Flashing on Plain Glass”
Boston‑based instrumental collective Lesotho has dropped its third full‑length, A Flashing on Plain Glass, on March 13. The album delves into themes of impermanence, pairing quiet, introspective passages with sudden, heavy riffs. Tracks such as “Marigold” and “Frail Weapon” showcase dynamic loud‑quiet contrasts, while the title‑track culminates in a two‑minute crescendo before fading out. Lesotho cites personal turmoil and modern chaos as creative fuel, blending classical, pop, and post‑rock elements into a cohesive statement.
True Rest Means Mental Space, Not Just Sleep
We keep telling ourselves we just need a good night's sleep. But what if what we actually need is a conversation we don't have to manage? Or a day without solving anyone's problems? Or a space where we don't have to...

New Photonic Device Efficiently Beams Light Into Free Space
Researchers at MIT, MITRE, Sandia and the University of Arizona have unveiled a photonic chip that uses upward‑curving “ski‑jump” structures to broadcast thousands of individually controllable laser beams into free space. The device leverages a bimaterial strain technique—silicon nitride and...
Zenòdot: Discover a Book’s Translations Worldwide
Spanish author launched Zenòdot, a searchable database that tells whether a book has been translated into a given language. The tool compiles rights‑holder data, ISBN records and publisher announcements to provide real‑time translation status worldwide. By allowing readers, agents and...
Ebook Distributor Bookwire and Eleven Labs Partner Up
Bookwire, a leading ebook distributor, has announced a partnership with AI voice pioneer Eleven Labs to launch AI‑narrated audiobooks. The new titles will be streamed through Eleven Labs' Eleven Reader app and will initially support more than a dozen languages....

A Conversation with Olga Shishko
Digital art, rooted in decades of experimentation from AARON to AI‑generated imagery, has finally entered mainstream visibility as tools become ubiquitous and audiences screen‑native. Curator Olga Shishko explains how CIFRA moves beyond a simple hosting platform by creating contextual curatorial...

There’s a New Sheriff in Waterproof Cycling Jacket Town, and Its Name Is the Pas Normal Mechanism Shell Jacket
The Pas Normal Mechanism Shell Jacket emerges as a top‑tier waterproof cycling shell, featuring a 20,000 mm waterproof rating and 20,000 g/m²/24 h breathability thanks to a Polartec Power Shield Pro membrane. Its roomy, slightly stretchy cut accommodates substantial mid‑layers, while a durable...
Snuffboxes Stolen in Paris Daylight Robbery to Go on Display at V&A
Two 18th‑century gold snuffboxes stolen from the Musée Cognacq‑Jay in November 2024 have been recovered and will debut in the Victoria and Albert Museum’s newly opened Gilbert Galleries. The robbery, which claimed seven precious objects, triggered a multi‑national police investigation...

Empire of the Sun Announce 2026 North American Tour
Australian synth‑pop duo Empire of the Sun unveiled their “Ask That God: Afterlife” 2026 North American tour, kicking off at Red Rocks on August 11 and wrapping in Las Vegas on October 9. The itinerary spans more than 30 venues, including major festivals...

Telescopes Team Up for New View of Cat’s Eye Nebula
A new composite image of the Cat’s Eye Nebula (NGC 6543) merges ESA’s Euclid infrared observations with NASA’s Hubble optical data. The nebula, located 4,400 light‑years away in Draco, displays unprecedented detail of its layered shells, jets, and dust structures. This...

Jacksonville Community Calls for “Lil Poppa Day” To Honor Late Rapper
Community members from Jacksonville’s Eastside petitioned city officials to name March 18, the late rapper Lil Poppa’s birthday, as “Lil Poppa Day.” The proposal, presented at a public council meeting, emphasizes his influence on local youth and his advocacy for mental‑health...

BREAKING NEWS: The USA Today Bestseller List Is a Joke
The USA Today bestseller list recently featured two upcoming Sarah J. Maas novels that have not yet been published, placing them at positions 93 and 118. The inclusion of these pre‑release titles suggests a lapse in the list's data verification...

The 12 Best Carry-On Backpacks
The Strategist’s latest guide ranks the 12 best carry‑on backpacks, spotlighting the Cotopaxi Allpa 50 L system as the overall winner and the Peak Design Travel Backpack as the top choice for business travelers. The list covers a range of capacities from...

Life Unfolds Gradually, Layer by Layer
In The Making - A Poem to Growing Tree: perhaps even here the in-between you feel has a place: the way you remain here,�roots deep in the ground,�with branches reaching toward the sky,�is already the making of a life�where what is next begins...

Stasis Pods and Deep Space Exploration
Stasis research, building on therapeutic hypothermia and animal hibernation, aims to place astronauts in a torpor‑like state for long‑duration spaceflight. NASA’s NIAC program funded SpaceWorks Enterprises, whose 2016 Torpor Inducing Transfer Habitat study suggested a torpor‑based Mars transit could reduce...
Episode 930: Antonio Darden
In episode 930 of Bad at Sports, artist Antonio Darden discusses his recent installation *Last One Left*, featuring a grey alien on an autopsy table as a surrogate for personal grief after losing his mother, brother, and father. He explains...

TRL: What Would You Like to See Covered in Future Posts?
The author of the TRL Substack invites readers to suggest topics for future posts, ranging from query etiquette to industry deep‑dives. The invitation follows a popular piece on residencies that impressed agents, signaling a desire for more community‑driven content. Additionally,...

Hilary Duff’s Black Helmut Lang Midi Dress Is Held Up by 2 Strings
Hilary Duff appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon wearing a sleek black Helmut Lang midi dress, notable for its minimalist silhouette held up by just two thin strings. The glossy, calf‑length garment highlighted her figure and was paired with...
Eldest Daughter Refuses Help After Repeated Failures
An eldest daughter won’t ask for help because someone always fumbles or they throw it in your face. I’m usually right about a lot and this is something I prefer to be wrong but here we are

New Trailer and Poster for British Heist Thriller FUZE
David Mackenzie’s latest film, the British heist thriller “Fuze,” is set for a UK and ROI theatrical release on April 3, 2024. The movie follows a city‑wide evacuation triggered by an unexploded World War II bomb, which a criminal crew exploits to...
Partners Should Lift Your Worth, Not Diminish It
Reminder from a therapist: Your partner is supposed to remind you of your worth, not strip you of it.
Circles Around the Sun Announce Summer Spin Tour
Circles Around the Sun announced their Summer Spin tour, launching on June 19, 2026 at the Northlands Music & Arts Festival in Swanzey, N.H. The six‑stop itinerary will travel through Pittsburgh, Washington, D.C., Brooklyn, Westport and conclude at Ardmore Music...
What’s Better Than One Top Oscar Nominee? How About Two?
Warner Bros. Discovery is promoting two Oscar frontrunners, Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” and Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners.” The former swept the BAFTAs and won DGA and PGA awards, while the latter set a record with 16 nominations and...

28 Years Later – The Bone Temple Takes the Number 1 Spot on the Official Film Chart
The Official Film Chart for the week of March 11‑2026 places Sony Pictures’ 28 Years Later – The Bone Temple at the top spot, debuting at number 1. The post‑apocalyptic horror sequel follows the franchise’s long‑running infected‑outbreak narrative, delivering intense survival drama and striking visuals. Other franchise entries...

A Definitive Guide to What Carolyn Bessette Kennedy Wore
The Strategist’s deep‑dive into Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s wardrobe has become a cultural touchstone, especially after Ryan Murphy’s series “Love Story” revived interest in her 1990s looks. The article catalogs everything from her favorite Petit Bateau tees and Levi’s 517 jeans...
Your Essential Isle of Skye Mini Guide Awaits
Scotland keeps pulling us back and Skye is a big reason why. We put together an Isle of Skye Mini Guide with everything you need to know before you go, go give it a save. https://www.instagram.com/p/DVv5-6GlSCR/?img_index=1
FAA Seeks Deeper Flight Cuts At Chicago O’Hare As Summer Schedules Surge
The Federal Aviation Administration has opened a formal process to cut summer flight schedules at Chicago O’Hare, seeking to lower daily operations from the currently planned 3,080 to around 2,500. The agency previously identified 2,800 flights per day as the...

Less Than Half of Employees Trust Their Leaders. Here’s How to Be Different.
Less than half of employees trust senior leaders, a gap that hampers performance and change readiness. The article outlines five concrete actions—showing up in person, embracing transparency, holding regular 1:1s, living core values, and granting autonomy—to rebuild trust. The author...
Violet Grohl Announces Debut Album Be Sweet To Me
Violet Grohl has announced her debut album *Be Sweet To Me*, slated for release on May 29 through Aurora Records and Republic Records. The record features the single “595,” a track that probes power dynamics, loneliness, and the commercialization of...
Big Workout Calls for Days of Easy Recovery
I’m 6 weeks out from a half marathon, so we’re firmly in the “big workouts with big recovery” time of the cycle. Today was ~ 12 miles with 12km at ~95% of goal pace. This automatically means recovery to easy...
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This Historic Steam Train Has Been Taking Travelers to the Grand Canyon for 125 Years—And It Just Added More Dates
The Grand Canyon Railway, operating since 1901, celebrates its 125th anniversary by expanding steam‑locomotive service. From March through October, the vintage steam train runs the first Saturday of each month plus an extra special day, offering a 65‑mile round‑trip from...

New Trailer and Poster for Curry Barker’s OBSESSION
Writer‑director Curry Barker has unveiled a new trailer and poster for his upcoming supernatural thriller “Obsession.” The film, backed by Universal Studios, follows a lonely young man who discovers a wish‑granting toy that makes his crush fall for him, but...

Sydney Sweeney Layers Syrn Micro Shorts & Tops for ‘Extra Support’
Sydney Sweeney posted an Instagram Reel showing how she layers Syrn’s black micro shorts with a crop‑top bralette, calling the combination “extra support.” The styling tip highlights a blend of comfort and runway‑ready flair, positioning the pieces as versatile everyday...
Colter Wall Says He’s ‘Mentally Unwell’ and Is Taking Hiatus From Touring
Colter Wall announced an indefinite hiatus from touring, canceling the remainder of his 2026 concert schedule to address his deteriorating mental health. The Canadian singer‑songwriter shared the decision on social media, emphasizing that continuing to tour had worsened his condition....
Tesla‑xAI Unveils Real‑Time AI That Can Run Companies
Macrohard or Digital Optimus is a joint xAI-Tesla project, coming as part of Tesla’s investment agreement with xAI. Grok is the master conductor/navigator with deep understanding of the world to direct digital Optimus, which is processing and actioning the past...
Siemens to Help Build AI-Ready Scientific Infrastructure as Part of DOE’s Genesis Mission
Siemens announced a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Department of Energy to support the Genesis Mission, a federal effort to modernize America’s scientific infrastructure with AI‑driven computing and interoperable digital systems. The partnership leverages Siemens’ expertise in industrial AI,...
Respecting Boundaries Doesn't Require Understanding Them
Hot take from a therapist: They don’t need to understand your boundaries in order to respect them.

Black Stripe Marks Successful Agroinfiltration, Red
More agroinfiltration tests. Black sharpie stripe indicates injecred bloom. Right lobe is positive control. Should turn red in the next 72hrs. https://t.co/2lRTbwAjhq
How M&S Is Embedding Circular Models with Ebay and Reskinned
Marks & Spencer has launched a dedicated clothing resale platform by partnering with eBay and technology provider Reskinned. The initiative, part of M&S’s “Another Life” circularity program, allows customers to sell pre‑owned garments on eBay while the brand focuses on...
Aging: Tired Ribosomes Pause, Causing Us to Slow
If all of life is just ribosomes making more ribosomes, then maybe ageing is just old ribosomes getting tired and pausing, causing me to get tired and pause more often.
Oscars Producers Tease Conan O’Brien’s 2026 Return
Oscars Producers Preview the 2026 Return of Conan O’Brien, the Fab Five Format, and More https://t.co/QQYNpZ8uGr via @IndieWire

Looking for Supermassive Black Hole Binaries with a Flash of Starlight
A new study proposes detecting supermassive black hole binaries by spotting quasiperiodic flashes of background starlight caused by gravitational microlensing when the two black holes align. Simulations indicate that about 50 nearby galaxies could exhibit such brightening events on orbital...

Emerging KRAS Combo Therapies Show Promising Progress
The KRAS niche has been a deluge of new selective and pan/multi inhibitors. Now there are combos to watch out for – we may be making progress. Here are insights on 7 of them: https://t.co/F9HmM8A4ud https://t.co/IqWw6n2m3k

Denzel Curry - Strictly 4 the Scythe
The Scythe, a newly formed hip‑hop supergroup led by Denzel Curry, released its debut album Strictly 4 the Scythe, an eight‑track, 29‑minute project featuring A$AP Ferg, Bktherula, TiaCorine, Key Nyata and guests like Juicy J and Smino. The record delivers...

Curated Finds for Catherine: Seating Edit
The stylist presented Catherine with a curated seating edit to add contrast and depth to her light‑filled home. Recommendations span dining chairs, island stools, and lounge chairs, emphasizing bouclé upholstery, richer wood tones, and subtle colour accents. Each piece is...

GLP‑1 Drug Linked to Longer Survival in Brain Metastases
Another potential GLP-1 drug benefit seen in people with diabetes and brain metastases for improved survival; a retrospective study that needs further assessment but intriguing https://t.co/nZm3xEYQMH https://t.co/V76S7o1MJb
Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card 5 Free Nights Welcome Bonus [Last Day]
Chase’s Marriott Bonvoy Boundless card now offers a limited‑time welcome bonus of five free nights, valued at up to 250,000 points. Cardmembers earn the nights after spending $3,000 within the first three months, and each night can be topped up...

Kibo Shares ‘SHUBZONLINE’ Video, Plans His Debut UK Tour
London rapper Kibo has dropped the full video for his new single “SHUBZONLINE,” a surreal track that reflects his constant‑online persona. The release follows a series of genre‑blending grime and drill singles that have built his digital following. Kibo announced...

Stand‑up Weed Puller Eliminates Back‑pain Gardening
This stand-up weed puller makes stubborn weeds surprisingly easy to remove, letting me clear my garden without bending, straining, or paying for it later with lower back pain. https://t.co/GUckvMwDqb https://t.co/T3Qq3xscBW
Off the Runway at Paris Fashion Week
Nour Hammour, the Paris‑based shearling and leather label, opened a salon‑style showroom in the Triangle d’Or during Paris Fashion Week, capitalising on unusually mild weather that boosted outerwear demand. The brand’s best‑selling Sima coat has become a staple from Vail...