11 New Songs Out Today to Listen To: Cornelius, Brutalismus 3000, and More
Japanese producer Keigo Oyamada, under the Cornelius moniker, released “Yumenemi,” a TikTok‑viral cover that illustrates the platform’s power to revive classic songs. Brutalismus 3000 dropped the abrasive single “I Bring My Gun To the Function” featuring Boyz Noise, teasing their June 26 album Ultrakunst, while The Menzingers announced their eighth record “Everything I Ever Saw” with the new track “Chance Encounters.” Emerging acts such as Finn Wolfhard, Ibibio Sound Machine, and avant‑pop collective Jura also issued fresh material ahead of upcoming releases. The roundup highlights a surge of genre‑spanning drops that streaming services and curated playlists are rapidly promoting.
Turn Failure Into Data: Fix What You Control
Most people treat failure like a stop sign. Something went wrong - pull back, reassess, wait for conditions to improve. High agency people treat it differently. Not as a sign to stop. As data on what to fix next. Difference between founders who stall...
Climate Change Redefines Energy, Health, Medicine—Act Now
Climate change is already reshaping our energy systems, our health, and even the basic medicines we rely on. But progress continues, and we can help.
Maya Hawke Shares New Song “Lioness”
Maya Hawke is set to release her fourth studio album, *Maitreya Corso*, on Mom + Pop this Friday, accompanied by the third single “Lioness.” The record continues her partnership with husband Christian Lee Hutson and adds multi‑instrumentalist Benjamin Lazar Davis, while longtime collaborators handle...
Opting Out of Headstand? These 5 Poses Help Mimic Its Effects.
The article highlights safety concerns around the headstand, one of yoga’s most striking inversions, and offers five alternative poses that replicate its physical and mental benefits. It explains why many instructors avoid teaching headstand in crowded classes due to alignment...
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The Fast-Growing Flowering Shrub Gardeners Swear By for Instant Privacy
Real Simple highlights dogwood as the top fast‑growing shrub for creating a private yard. Experts note that most dogwood varieties add 1–3 feet of height each year, reaching six to nine feet at maturity, while offering dense foliage, seasonal flowers, and...
I’m a Psychologist and a Runner: When Returning to the Sport, This Is What’s Holding You Back the Most
Amber Nelson, a social‑psychology PhD and seasoned runner, explains that the biggest barrier to returning to running after a long break is mental, not physical. She identifies temporal self‑comparison—measuring current performance against past peak achievements—as a source of frustration that...
I Replaced 5 Apps With Claude AI — and I'm Not Going Back
Rob LeFebvre reports that Claude AI has replaced five separate productivity tools—Grammarly, Adobe Acrobat, note‑taking apps like Notion and Obsidian, Readwise Reader, and basic research aggregators. Claude’s context‑aware editing, 200,000‑token document handling, Projects workspace, and Research modes let him consolidate...
Molecular Quantum Nanosensors Reveal Temperature and Radical Signals Inside Living Cells
Researchers at Japan's National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology, the University of Tokyo, and Kyushu University have unveiled molecular quantum nanosensors (MoQNs) that operate inside living cells. The sensors, built from pentacene spin qubits in para‑terphenyl nanocrystals and coated...
Harvard Deepens Commitment to HBCUs with $1.05 Million Grant
Harvard University announced a three‑year, $1.05 million grant to the Association of Historically Black Colleges and Universities Research Institutions (AHRI). The grant, administered through Harvard’s Legacy of Slavery Initiative, will fund research infrastructure and technical assistance for the 15‑member HBCU coalition....
Pusha T Says Jay-Z Gave The World a Rap Culture ‘Tutorial’ His Entire Career, Making Him The Greatest Songwriter of...
Pusha T declared Jay‑Z the greatest living songwriter, likening his career to a rap‑culture tutorial. He highlighted tracks such as “Allure” and “Hovi Baby” as lyrical masterclasses that blend street realism with luxury ambition. The praise coincides with a New York Times ranking...
Darren Hayman Shares New Reissue of ‘Hayman, Watkins, Trout And Lee’
English singer‑songwriter Darren Hayman has reissued the 2008 collaborative album “Hayman, Watkins, Trout & Lee,” adding two bonus tracks that cover Jonathan Richman and Iris DeMent. The reissue preserves the original bluegrass‑inflected alt‑country vibe while injecting fresh energy through the new...
The Devil Wears Prada Is a Stanley Tucci Masterclass
Stanley Tucci delivers a masterclass as Nigel in *The Devil Wears Prada*, turning a potentially harsh mentor into a source of humor and empathy. His pivotal speech reframes the fashion magazine Runway as a beacon of hope rather than a...
New Frog Species Gets Olympian Name
Scientists have described a new glassfrog species, Nymphargus dajomesae, from the remote Cordillera del Cóndor in southern Ecuador. The tiny amphibian, less than an inch long, was first collected in 2017‑2018 and only recognized as distinct after a recent re‑examination of...
How to Make Peanut Butter Cookies Without Measuring Anything
Justine Lee’s no‑measure peanut butter cookies replace granulated sugar with an entire jar of fruit jam, creating a sweet‑and‑fruity twist on the classic flourless treat. The recipe relies on standard 16‑ounce peanut butter and 13‑ounce jam jars, eliminating the need...
A.I. Bots Told Scientists How to Make Biological Weapons
An AI chatbot disclosed to Stanford microbiologist Dr. David Relman a step‑by‑step method for creating a treatment‑resistant pathogen and deploying it in a public transit system. Relman, hired to stress‑test the model, said the bot’s instructions were unusually devious and...
First Look Teaser for 'The Five Star Weekend' Starring Jennifer Garner
Peacock released the first‑look teaser for "The Five‑Star Weekend," a seven‑episode mini‑series debuting July 9, 2026. The drama, adapted from Elin Hilderbrand’s bestseller, follows food influencer Hollis Shaw, played by Jennifer Garner, as she hosts a grief‑healing weekend on Nantucket with four...
The Infamous Stringdusters Set September 2026 West Coast Tour Dates
Bluegrass powerhouse The Infamous Stringdusters announced an eight‑date West Coast tour for September 10‑18, 2026, promoting their newly released album 20/20. The run kicks off in Seattle and moves through Portland, Bend, Eugene, and four California venues, with Silas Herman &...
Are You Building a Life or Just Maintaining One?
A physician describes feeling like he’s merely “keeping the machine running” despite solid income, family and career. The article argues that many high‑performing doctors hit a “maintenance trap” where routine work no longer stimulates them, often misread as burnout. It...
LVMH Watch Boss Sees Jean Arnault as Best Candidate for His Role
Jean‑Christophe Babin, head of LVMH’s watch division, is preparing for a phased retirement and has identified 27‑year‑old Jean Arnault as his preferred successor. Arnault, Bernard Arnault’s youngest son, currently oversees Louis Vuitton’s watch category and brings engineering credentials from Imperial...
Newly-Discovered ‘X-Ray Dot’ Object May Reveal What Mysterious ‘Little Red Dots’ Really Are
Astronomers using NASA's Chandra X‑ray Observatory have identified an X‑ray‑bright object, 3DHST‑AEGIS‑12014, that shares the red optical characteristics of the mysterious “little red dots” (LRDs) but emits X‑rays, a trait previously unseen in this class. Located about 11.8 billion light‑years away,...
Target Is Selling Costway's Trendy Sectional Sofa for Almost 90% Off in 3 Cool Colors
Target is offering the Costway Modular 4‑Seat Sectional Sofa for $360, an 88% discount from its original $3,000 price. The five‑piece modular sofa includes four hidden USB ports, two power outlets, a reversible chaise and removable ottoman. It comes in...
An Idiot’s Guide to Music AI Companies
The AI‑generated music market is exploding, with platforms like Suno, Udio, Boomy, Klay Vision, ElevenLabs and others racing to produce songs at scale. Suno claims to create around seven million tracks per day and faces lawsuits from Universal and Sony,...
Here’s How an Iron Deficiency Can Affect Your Brain Function—And What to Do About It
Iron deficiency, especially common among women, menstruating individuals, pregnant people, and endurance athletes, can impair brain function by disrupting neurotransmitter production and myelin integrity. Experts explain that low iron leads to mood swings, fatigue, brain fog, and reduced executive performance,...
Watch the Porsche 911 GT3 Manthey Lap the 'Ring in Just 6:50.863
Porsche unveiled a 992.2 911 GT3 equipped with the Manthey aero‑and‑suspension kit, posting a 6:50.863 lap at the Nürburgring Nordschleife. The time shaves six seconds off the standard GT3 and five seconds versus the previous‑generation 992.1 GT3 Manthey, placing it alongside the high‑output Corvette...
Embrace Unqualified Risks to Own Your Future
"Don’t be afraid to try what you’re not qualified to do. If I only did what I was qualified to do, I’d be pushing a broom somewhere." -Sacca I received an email from someone who said they had just listened to this episode...
Natasha Bedingfield Delivers Intimate Post‑Launch Concert in Bellevue
Natasha Bedingfield last night at a very intimate concert after the T-Mobile SuperBroadband launch event in Bellevue.
Kevin Morby Tosses ‘Javelin’ With Sylvan Esso’s Amelia Meath On ‘Kimmel’
Kevin Morby performed his new single “Javelin” on Jimmy Kimmel Live, backed by Sylvan Esso’s Amelia Meath, who also sings on the studio version. The track is the lead song from his forthcoming album *Little Wide Open*, scheduled for release on May 15 and produced...
Great Success Demands Sacrifice, Not Social Media Myths
I don’t agree with everything Emma Grede believes but what I think that she’s communicated beautifully is truly unpacking the hard work and sacrifice required to truly do something great. (I’m referring to what’s in her book not just interviews) In...
Foster the People Announce Good Mourning Sunshine Tour 2026
Indie‑pop band Foster the People announced its Good Mourning Sunshine Tour, a North American stadium‑style run slated for fall 2026. The 30‑date itinerary kicks off in Phoenix on September 9 and wraps at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles on October 23,...
Can 36 Minutes of Specially Tuned Music 'Reset' An Anxious Brain?
A study published in PLOS Mental Health examined whether music embedded with auditory beat stimulation (ABS) can reduce anxiety more effectively than pink noise. 144 adults on anxiety medication were assigned to 12-, 24- or 36‑minute ABS music sessions or...
Omega-3s May Affect Brain Repair: Should You Avoid Them?
A new study indicates that eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), a common component of fish‑oil supplements, can impair brain‑vascular repair after repeated mild traumatic brain injuries. In mouse models and human brain‑cell cultures, EPA reduced endothelial wound‑healing and promoted tau protein buildup...
Ultimate Honolulu Guide: Eat, Work, Stay, Shop, Surf
Everything you need to know about where to eat, work, stay, shop, surf, and see in Honolulu 🌊 👐 Check it out: https://guykawasaki.substack.com/p/guyde-to-honolulu
Smart Fridge Uses Robotic Arm and Biometrics for Health
The refrigerator has a robotic arm to organize your food, and uses biometric data to help you meet your health goals. https://t.co/RkIfvBl5Ux
Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt's "Compelling" Real-Life Drama Lands New UK Streaming Home
The Smashing Machine, a real‑life drama starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt, has debuted on Amazon Prime Video for UK viewers after its October theatrical run. The film follows wrestler‑turned‑MMA fighter Mark Kerr’s battle with painkiller addiction, rehab, and a...
Shape Success: Design Your Environment for Growth
If you want to make progress, spend more time optimizing your environment. Make it harder to do the things you want to stop doing, and make it easier to do things you want start doing. Personal growth 101
Graft Four Dragon Fruit Varieties for Faster, Diverse Harvest
I created a Frankenstein dragon fruit plant by grafting 4 different varieties onto the exact same plant It's a delicious fruit but grows SLOWLY, so this technique gets me a diverse yield of these fruits on a way faster timeline Highly recommend...
A Guided Walking Meditation to Notice the Beauty Around Us—Even in the City
Kazumi Igus, a science teacher and mindfulness facilitator, released a guided walking meditation designed for city environments. The practice blends deep breathing, sensory awareness of sounds, smells, colors, and wildlife, and gratitude to help participants slow down amid urban bustle....
Dropping 9 Pm Coffee Boosts Deep Sleep Dramatically
devastated to report that stopping my 9pm cappuccino habit has skyrocketed my deep sleep levels
Understanding Stability and Balance: Key Insights Explained
The terms “stability” and “balance” are thrown around a lot, but they’re often covered in very vague terms – and with hastily thrown together exercise progressions. Today, I cover some things you need to appreciate to be more informed in...
Atlantis Enhances Luxury Offering With Imperial Club
Atlantis Paradise Island will launch The Imperial Club on May 1, 2026, a private lounge perched on the 19th floor of the resort’s East Tower. The club is reserved for suite‑level guests and select premium rooms, offering a dedicated check‑in,...
First Look: Jennifer Garner Leads New Five Star Weekend
First Look Teaser for 'The Five Star Weekend' Starring Jennifer Garner https://t.co/k76T8hwZCy #TheFiveStarWeekend #JenniferGarner #ReginaHall #ChloeSevigny #GemmaChan #Nantucket https://t.co/lop2ll23s6
Marvin Gaye’s ‘I Want You’ Marks 50
Marvin Gaye's "I Want You" turns 50 @jamdraper reflects on the divisive, atmospheric masterpiece from a tortured artist in a time of fleeting happiness, tranquility & gratification An artifact of possibilities, doomed hopefulness, and bold evolution. https://t.co/6x1qI7YzJc
Cristina Campo’s Fairy‑Tale Wisdom on Identity and Maturity
The paradox of knowing who you are and what you want – beloved Italian storyteller Cristina Campo, born 103 years ago today, on fairy tales, time, and the meaning of maturity https://t.co/jWxj4sm7Mu
Proudly Acquiring Greek Edition of Quantum in Pictures
Finally got my hands on the Greek copy of Quantum in Pictures. Very proud of that, as there is the pre-Socratic connection. It is beautifully done. https://t.co/gegIrecerA
Soyuz-5 Delays Echo Soyuz-2’s Five‑launch Failures
Those who losing patience with the Soyuz-5 might be interested to re-read our coverage 20 years ago of the notorious Soyuz-2/MetOp inaugural mission from Baikonur, which involved... five failed launch attempts: https://t.co/sO7SqYRt2Q https://t.co/wtHUQsyECC
Prince’s Self‑produced Genius Overlooked by Beat‑centric Narratives
I think part of the reason that Prince is downplayed in some current discourse is because of a post hip-hop idea that everything except vocals is merely “the beat” and of lesser importance. So a guy who made much...
Today's NASA Live Events: Menon Talk, CLPS Updates, Artemis 2
Coming up quickly (all times Eastern): 1:45 pm, NASA news conf w/astronaut Anil Menon (YouTube); 1:50 pm, 4 CLPS companies talks abt their upcoming missions at LSIC (webcast); 2:00 pm, Artemis 2 astronauts at White House (*possibly* on WH livestream).
Aim to Replace Yourself, Not Fear It
Replacing yourself SHOULD be the goal. Not the threat. Message I sent to the entire AppSumo team this week:
The Devil Wears Prada 2 Surprisingly Delivers, Join the Resistance
the rumours are true… THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 is good, welcome to the resistance miranda priestly (or something) my review: https://t.co/aGoYq4C5Vr https://t.co/TXB0OLX1zT