Trade Your Smartphone for an ’80s-Style Digital Watch
Digital watches inspired by the 1970s and 1980s are experiencing a revival, highlighted in T Magazine’s “1 Piece, 10 Budgets” column. The feature showcases three models ranging from $45 to $109: Skechers’ water‑resistant red digital, Casio’s gold‑toned stainless‑steel piece popularized by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and Timex’s T80 with patented Indiglo backlight. Each watch blends retro aesthetics with modern durability and precision. The roundup underscores a broader consumer appetite for nostalgic yet functional accessories.
RDL Down: Neutral Spine, Up: Thrust Engages Glutes
If you think “RDL” on the way down, you’ll keep the spine and neutral and get more passive stretching of the hip extensors. If you think “Thrust” on the way up, you’ll posteriorly tilt the pelvis and avoid hyper, extending...
Real Talk Happens Around Kitchen Tables, Not TV
What a mistake. Family Dinner wasn’t just a TV show. It was a reminder. That the most important conversations in America aren’t happening on cable news. They’re happening around kitchen tables. I get asked all the time if it’s coming back. I hope...
Gavin Turk: The Escapologist Beyond The Threshold – Ben Brown Fine Arts
Gavin Turk’s sixth exhibition at Ben Brown Fine Arts, titled The Escapologist, presents a series of oil paintings featuring slightly ajar doors that create a disorienting sense of suspension. The works dialogue with Gerhard Richter’s 1967 Tür series and reference...
70% Would Restart Careers, Haunted by Missed Risks
@bgurley (Partner @benchmark + early investor in Uber) surveyed 1,000 people and 7 out of 10 said they'd restart their career if they could. Not bc they made bad choices but cause they never made the scary ones. @DanielPink calls...
The Head And The Heart Expand 15th Anniversary Tour With New Summer Dates
The Head and the Heart announced a new summer leg for its 15th‑anniversary tour, extending the run from May 31 to August 2 and adding 15 additional dates across the United States and Canada. The band will perform its self‑titled album in...
Day Two on the Bama to Baxter Hike
Jeff completed the second day of his Bama‑to‑Baxter thru‑hike, adding 18 miles to bring his total distance to 41 miles. After an early start, he reunited with fellow hiker Scurvy, who helped with a water‑carry and shared trail knowledge. A...
Is UAE Angling to Sign Paul Seixas?
French 19‑year‑old Paul Seixas surprised the peloton by finishing runner‑up at this year’s Strade Bianche, prompting a wave of media hype. UAE Team Emirates, fresh off Tadej Pogačar’s dominance, confirmed they are monitoring the young rider and would like to add...
Balenciaga Showed a Lot of Coats, and Not Enough Gowns
Balenciaga's most recent runway leaned heavily on coats, especially near‑identical black jackets, while offering few traditional gowns. The collection showcased a stark, minimalist aesthetic that prioritized structured outerwear over flowing dresses. Critics noted the repetitive nature of the jackets and...
Toronto's Best Family-Friendly Hotels, Tested by a Local Parent
Jessica Huras, a Toronto‑based parent, reviews the city’s top family‑friendly hotels, highlighting amenities that cater to both children and adults. The piece profiles eight properties—from Four Seasons and Hotel X to Westin Harbour Castle—detailing kid‑centric features such as supervised play centres,...
SpaceX Launches Direct Television Satellite for EchoStar
SpaceX lifted off a Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral on March 9, 2026, deploying EchoStar‑25, a direct‑to‑home television satellite for Dish Network. The booster, B1085, completed its 14th flight and landed on the drone ship A Shortfall of Gravitas, marking the vessel’s 146th...
Teyana Taylor X Air Jordan 3 SP “Concrete Rose”
Teyana Taylor is set to launch her first sneaker collaboration with Nike’s Air Jordan line, the Air Jordan 3 SP “Concrete Rose,” slated for March 14, 2026 on SNKRS and select retailers. The shoe features a multi‑tone colorway of fir, fire red,...
Tomás Saraceno and Indigenous Communities Build Art Complex in Argentine Salt Flats
Argentine artist Tomás Saraceno, together with 11 Indigenous communities, is building El Santuario del Agua, a monumental salt‑based art complex in the lithium‑rich Salinas Grandes salt flats. The five semicircular structures, inspired by traditional apachetas, will be completed by October and function as a water...
It’s on You
Behavioral economics promised that nudging individuals could solve major societal problems. In *It’s on You*, Nick Chater and George Loewenstein argue that nudges rarely work and serve as a distraction from needed systemic reforms. They claim elites use behavioral science...
The Art Of Storytelling: How Short Films Capture Our Imagination
Short films have surged in popularity as a concise medium that delivers powerful storytelling within minutes, compelling creators to master brevity and visual narrative. Iconic works like *Paperman* and *Stutterer* demonstrate how minimal dialogue can evoke deep emotions and spark...
Interview: Maddy Little
Canadian indie alt‑pop artist Maddy Little releases the single “Quicksand,” a quietly devastating reflection on self‑doubt and a relationship slipping away. The track marks the sonic foundation for her upcoming EP and showcases a newly defined artistic identity. Little says...
Strange Plants Come Alive on New Single “Lay Your Mind”
Strange Plants released the new single “Lay Your Mind” on March 9, 2026, the first track from a series of songs slated for release throughout the year. The song channels new‑wave and post‑punk influences from Simple Minds, The Cure, and The Cars while delivering a...
The Testament of Ann Lee Director on Turning Hymns Into Amanda Seyfried Musical Numbers | Interview
Director Mona Fastvold discusses her new historical musical drama "The Testament of Ann Lee," starring Academy Award‑nominee Amanda Seyfried as the Shaker founder Ann Lee. The film reimagines more than a dozen traditional Shaker hymns as fully choreographed musical numbers,...
Surprised People Can't Go Solo? Meet The Solo Voyager
I get shocked when people tell me that they couldn't do some of these by themselves. That's why I started The Solo Voyager
Three Blue Ducks Appoints Troy Crisante as Group Executive Chef Ahead of the Group’s Next Opening
Three Blue Ducks has named former Quay co‑head chef Troy Crisante as group executive chef ahead of the April opening of its Burradoo Park Farm precinct in the NSW Southern Highlands. The 600‑acre regenerative agritourism site, backed by Annie Cannon‑Brookes, will...
Glimmerjean & Goode Debuts Dance Architecture on “Injured Romantics”
Toronto duo Glimmerjean & Goode released “Injured Romantics,” a moody disco‑rock single that pairs darker, existential lyrics with a rolling bass groove inspired by 70s‑80s Soviet disco. The track emerged from a pandemic‑era poetry exchange between Linny and neighbor Yulia,...
Donald Glover Cast as Yoshi in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Donald Glover has been cast as the voice of Yoshi in the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy Movie, a sequel to the 2023 Mario Bros. film. The trailer, released alongside the casting news, highlights vibrant action sequences but offers little plot...
Raphaela Debuts Epic New Single “Lose This Race”
Lebanese‑Canadian singer‑songwriter Raphaela has dropped her latest pop single, “Lose This Race,” a cinematic, high‑energy track that frames love as an unavoidable chase. The song opens with period‑drama‑inspired strings before launching into bright, rhythmic pop, produced by Josh Bogert. Raphaela...
$100 Million-Backed Global Film Studio Planned for Greater Sydney
The New South Wales government has launched an Expressions of Interest (EOI) to locate a second global film studio in Greater Sydney, committing up to $100 million under its three‑year Screen & Digital Games Strategy. The initiative will complement the existing...
Artists Must Honestly Assess Their Work to Secure Galleries
Sometimes artists need to be honest with themselves about their art, and the challenges they may be facing in finding galleries to show it. To take a critical look at what about their work or the ways they are presenting...
Celebrating the Rise of Outstanding Women Filmmakers
So many great filmmakers out there: Mia Hansen-Løve, Marielle Heller, Mira Nair, Gurinder Chadha, Coralie Fargeat, Rose Glass, Julia Ducournau, Nora Fingscheidt, Nia DaCosta, Niki Caro, Sarah Polley, Alice Rohrwacher, Céline Sciamma, Jennifer Kent, Kelly Reichardt, and on & on.
CRISPR-Based Technique Unlocks Healing Power of Mitochondria for Heart Failure Therapy
Researchers at Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine used a non‑editing CRISPR system to activate the PPARGC1A gene, boosting mitochondrial production in human cardiomyocytes. The technique safely increased cellular energy output, as shown by higher oxygen consumption in cell...
Silk Persian Rugs: Hand‑Knotted Luxury with 600‑Knot Density
Silk Persian rugs are high-end, hand-knotted masterpieces from Iran, prized for their luminous sheen and incredible detail. Because silk fibers are so fine, weavers can achieve a high knot density (often over 200–600+ knots per square inch). https://t.co/nZkhWcsN8L
The Department Store Restaurant Chain That You've Most Likely Forgotten About
Department store eateries once flourished, and K‑Café was Kmart’s flagship food outlet. Launched in the 1960s as a full‑service cafeteria, it later morphed into a concession‑style snack bar in the 1980s to reduce operating costs. Financial troubles at Kmart and...
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Miley Cyrus Sparkles in a Shredded Fringe Two-Piece for Unexpected TV Appearance
Miley Cyrus made a surprise appearance in a Netflix‑promoted Sesame Street trailer, wearing a sparkly shredded‑fringe orange two‑piece. The look follows high‑profile red‑carpet outfits at the Grammys and Golden Globes that kept her in the fashion spotlight. Cyrus is also...
‘Extraction 3’: Chris Hemsworth Sequel Finally Gets Updated 2026 Production Start in Australia & Europe
Netflix’s third Extraction film will kick off principal photography in June 2026, with shooting slated to run through October 9, 2026. The production has moved to Sydney, Australia, while also planning summer shoots in Europe, marking a long‑awaited homecoming for...
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Aubrey Plaza's Paris Fashion Week Look Features the Practical Shoe Trend Katie Holmes Swears By for NYC Walks
Aubrey Plaza highlighted the rising square‑toe shoe trend at Lacoste’s Paris Fashion Week fall 2026 show, pairing bright orange heels with a tennis‑inspired outfit. The square‑toe silhouette offers a comfortable alternative to traditional pointed heels, a point emphasized by fashion...
Met Museum Appears to Be Planning the First US Cy Twombly Retrospective in More Than 30 Years
The Metropolitan Museum of Art has posted a researcher position for a major Cy Twombly retrospective slated for 2029, marking the first U.S. survey of the artist in more than three decades. The exhibition will span paintings, sculptures, and drawings,...
Future Tech Will Write to the Brain via Eyes
Most people are now comfortable with the idea of “reading” the nervous system, hormone, sleep tracking, etc., but writing to the nervous system, obviously is the next step. The eyes are going to be the entry point b/c they are...
Future Wearables Promise On‑Demand Control of Brain States
Sleep masks that induce sleep (exist not released yet), glasses to ramp up specific brain states etc (early versions look promising), and vagal micro stim with specificity… have tried several, and the engineers behind the soon to come tech are...
HEADSEND Announce Debut EP, Australian Tour Dates
Australian trio HEADSEND will release their debut EP *Angel Glands* on March 27, followed by a national tour spanning March to May. The EP, recorded live in‑studio by veteran producer Nick DiDia, features three tracks including the newly‑released single “And...
Contralateral vs Non‑local Fatigue Distinguishes CNS Mechanisms
CNS fatigue occurs during exercise due to supraspinal and spinal mechanisms. Supraspinal is likely global in nature, while spinal is not. Differences between contralateral muscle fatigue and entirely non-local muscle fatigue may help separate the two fatigue mechanisms. https://t.co/Ytl8WnBxFU
Hudson Williams Made It To His First Balenciaga Gig
Balenciaga flew model Hudson Williams to Paris for its runway show, naming him a new "Friend of House." Creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli arranged a private jet that shuttled Williams from a Canadian set to the show and back within hours....
A Historic Steam Yacht That Sank in 1999 Is Back on the Seas After a Major Makeover
The 125‑foot steam yacht *Cangarda*, the only surviving U.S.-built steel steam yacht, has been fully restored by RMK Yachts in Istanbul and transferred to the Rahmi Koç Museum as a permanent exhibit. Built in 1901 for lumber magnate Charles Canfield, the...
Bury The Devil Review (2026 Glasgow Frightfest)
Bury The Devil, screened at Glasgow Frightfest, is a low‑budget possession thriller that embeds its horror in a dementia‑care setting. Director Adam O’Brien employs a real‑time, near one‑shot structure, clever editing, and atmospheric sound design to create an immersive experience....
Wear These Jackets When It's Not Too Cold and Not Too Hot
Spring 2026 ushers in a wave of transitional jackets that balance utility with refined style. Runway cues highlight suede, sporty shells, utility‑laden anoraks, and reimagined classics such as cropped trenches and brown leather bombers. Designers favor lighter fabrics and streamlined...
Book Recommendation: Beyond Belief
Beyond Belief, Nir Eyal’s new book, explores the science of how our beliefs shape perception, emotion, and behavior. It distinguishes evidence‑based effects—like the placebo response—from unfounded optimism that claims belief alone can alter reality. The author links belief systems to...
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What It's Like Walking Your First Runway Show at Milan Fashion Week, According to Beca Michie
Beca Michie made their runway debut at Milan Fashion Week, walking Blumarine’s Fall/Winter 2026 show designed by David Koma. The model showcased a fur‑one‑piece and embellished boots in a collection of moody florals, ruffles, and checkered furs. Michie described the backstage atmosphere as...
Live Nation Settles Antitrust Lawsuit, Penalties Revealed
Live Nation, the parent of Ticketmaster, reached a settlement in the DOJ‑led antitrust case, agreeing to pay roughly $200 million to participating states. The deal mandates structural reforms, including opening Ticketmaster’s platform to third‑party vendors and allowing venues to list tickets...
Avengers: Doomsday Star Says MCU Movie Won’t Be a Cameo Fest
Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Doomsday, directed by the Russo brothers, is in post‑production and slated for a December 18, 2026 theatrical release, followed by Avengers: Secret Wars in December 2027. Four teaser trailers have highlighted returning icons such as Steve Rogers,...
Tony Martens on the Protein That Could Replace Eggs, Dairy, and Meat | Believe in Aliens Episode 2
Plantible Foods has secured a landmark FDA “No Questions” letter for its Rubi Protein, the first isolated RuBisCO‑based protein recognized as safe for food use. The clearance removes regulatory barriers, allowing the ingredient to be incorporated into baked goods, beverages,...
Arrive Early: Build Reputation, Show Respect, Ensure Reliability
Better 15 minutes early than 5 minutes late. Reliability, respect for others, and your reputation matter more than the small advantage of arriving ‘just in time.’ 🦉
Could Your Smartwatch Be Hurting Your Recovery?
Recent commentary highlights that constant smartwatch notifications may undermine athletes' recovery by adding mental strain. A 2023 field experiment showed disabling notifications reduced strain and improved performance. While the study did not focus on athletes or wearables, the mechanism suggests...
8 Best Weightlifting Shoes for Finally Hitting Depth
Weightlifting shoes with elevated heels boost ankle mobility, allowing deeper squats and better quad recruitment. GQ’s Austin Day recommends the TYR L‑2 Lifters as the overall best, while Nike Romaleos 4 tops Olympic lifting and Adidas Powerlift 5 serves beginners. The guide...
Street Kingdom: Make Your Own Sound by Tomorowo Taguchi Trailer
Street Kingdom: Make Your Own Sound, directed by Tomorowo Taguchi and written by Kankuro Kudo, dramatizes the birth of Japan’s first home‑grown punk‑rock movement, the Tokyo Rockers, based on photographer Yuichi Jibiki’s memoir. The film follows Jibiki’s 1978 journey from...