The Cast and Crew of “Conbody VS Everybody” Have Each Other’s Backs for Life
Debra Granik’s new episodic series “Conbody VS Everybody” premiered at Sundance on Jan 23, 2024, spotlighting former inmate‑turned‑fitness entrepreneur Coss Marte. Over eight years, the crew followed Marte as he built a body‑weight gym in NYC’s Lower East Side that exclusively hires ex‑inmates to train people “on the outside.” The series also profiles key members such as Syretta Wright, who spent 22 years incarcerated before becoming the “First Lady of Conbody,” and Derek Drescher, now a drug counselor and stand‑up comic. Audience applause at the festival underscored the compelling narrative of redemption and community support.
Pinkpantheress Says There’s a ‘Sensitive’ Reason Why Its Hard for Artists To Get a Hit on TikTok Today
PinkPantheress says TikTok’s music promotion is now oversaturated, making viral hits harder to achieve. The platform’s algorithm offers no clear formula, and Gen Z listeners quickly detect inauthentic, label‑driven content. She observes that genuine fan‑posted snippets still spark breakthroughs, but artists...
Indie Film Has an Audience Problem
Independent producer Daren Smith reveals that his recent indie releases attracted only 25,000‑50,000 theatergoers, far short of the 250,000‑500,000 tickets needed to recoup costs and fund future projects. He attributes the shortfall to a misaligned audience‑building strategy, arguing that traditional...
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Script Notes Reveal a Half-Step Fix to the MCU’s Peter Parker
Marvel’s upcoming *Spider‑Man: Brand New Day* aims to strip Peter Parker of Tony Stark’s financial support, returning him to a self‑made, blue‑collar hero. Script notes confirm “no more Stark money for gadgets,” yet introduce an AI named E.V. and a...
Emily Blunt Wore Ferragamo To ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ New York Screening
Emily Blunt stepped onto the New York screening of The Devil Wears Prada 2 wearing Ferragamo’s Pre‑Fall 2026 collection. The look paired a chunky red sailor‑stitch knit jacket with a high‑shine black patent skirt, balanced by Ferragamo’s black S‑shaped mules and minimal jewelry. Stylist Jessica Paster crafted...
South Korea’s Nanotechnology Master Plan and National Strategic Technology Framework
South Korea’s National Science and Technology Advisory Council approved the sixth nanotechnology master plan (2026‑2035) and an upgrade to its national strategic technology framework. The nanotech plan outlines 13 priority tasks and five first‑of‑its‑kind research areas, aiming to place the...
Orphan (2025)
László Nemes’ new drama Orphan (2025) follows twelve‑year‑old Andor navigating post‑World War II Budapest under Soviet occupation. The film intertwines personal loss, hidden Jewish roots and the terror of the ÁVH secret police, while a grotesque butcher claims to be...
BioMar Funds Research and Development for Barramundi and Yellowtail Kingfish Aquaculture
Denmark‑based feed producer BioMar announced an expansion of its research and development portfolio to include warm‑water species, starting with barramundi and later yellowtail kingfish. The trials will be conducted at the Aquaculture Technology Centre in Hirtshals, which features 15 experimental...
31 Best Furniture Pieces You Can Unearth on Amazon
The article curates 31 of Amazon’s top‑selling furniture pieces, ranging from rocking chairs and armoire storage to mid‑century accent chairs and ergonomic office seating. Each item is highlighted for its design appeal, functional features, and price‑point suitability for modern homes....
Can NASA and SpaceX Really Build a Moon Base in the Next 10 Years?
NASA administrator Jared Isaacman announced a plan to begin building a permanent lunar base as early as 2027, aiming for a sustained human presence on the Moon. The proposal hinges on the Artemis program’s upcoming crewed missions, which are expected...
Just Look at the Spiral Exhaust Flame Thrown by This Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine
Astrobotic demonstrated its Chakram rotating detonation rocket engine (RDRE) at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, delivering more than 4,000 lb of thrust. The engine ran for a total of 470 seconds, including a record‑setting 300‑second continuous burn, without damage. Three supersonic detonation...
All Teens Must Read The Five Geek Social Fallacies
Every person on earth, when they reach the age of, oh, let’s say 16, should be strapped down Clockwork Orange-style and be forced to read The Five Geek Social Fallacies https://plausiblydeniable.com/five-geek-social-fallacies/
Kids Reject Traditional Meals Their Parents Loved
I think about how spoiled my kids are when they pass on steak or baked chicken or yogurt bowls. I was eating Lunchables and peanut butter jelly sandwiches for lunch every day. Cereal and poptarts for breakfast. Left over curry...
Amomento Wants to Become the World’s First Korean Heritage House
Amomento unveiled its Autumn/Winter 2026 collection at Shanghai Fashion Week, announcing a bold ambition to become the world’s first Korean heritage house. The brand argues that Korean fashion lacks the historic narrative enjoyed by Italian, French or British houses, and...
Constraints Unlock Creativity: Think Inside the Box
1/ I just finished one of the best books I've EVER read. Comes out next week. My friend @DavidEpstein (Range, The Sports Gene) has written a masterpiece on the virtue of constraints, of not thinking OUTSIDE the box but "INSIDE...
A Legends Trail Story
Frank Henning’s race report chronicles his third‑place effort in the 350‑kilometre Legends Trail 350, a grueling winter ultramarathon across Belgium’s Ardennes. Having already finished the Great Escape 200K and Bello Gallico 200K, Henning is now three‑quarters of the way through the Legends Trail Grand...
Living Fully Without Feeling Needy or Self‑Disqualified
I’m lucky I never thought to disqualify myself from the good life, and I also never felt needy for more. I don’t know where that came from but it has made all the difference. I achieve the things but didn’t...
Taj Mahal Stands Out Among Global Wonders
Been to 6/7 world wonders & the Taj Mahal in India is truly special 🇮🇳
Designing in Situ Power Stations for Future Mars Missions
A Chinese research team published a conceptual design for an in‑situ power station that would turn the thin, CO₂‑rich Martian atmosphere into heat and electricity for future crewed missions. The proposal combines atmospheric capture, a micro‑nuclear reactor, lithium‑Mars‑gas batteries, and...
Spotting Yacht Builders at Port Everglades – Need Pros
Just another day here in Port Everglades. Yacht….. builder…. Let’s see if there are any yacht pros out there. 🎥 by @theyachtguy
Your Mood Reflects 72 Hours of Intentional Choices
Your mood didn’t just happen. It’s the result of the last 72 hours. Your sleep, your food, your movement, your sunlight, the people you let in. Every single one of those is a choice. I’m not talking about being perfect. I’m talking about...
UPON A BURNING BODY Announces July 2026 U.S. Tour Dates With NORMA JEAN
Texas metalcore outfit Upon a Burning Body announced a 16‑date U.S. tour titled “Southern Domination” for July 2026, featuring fellow Texas band Norma Jean and opening act Fox Lake on most stops. The itinerary covers ten cities from Wichita to...
Don't Force Great Talent to Tolerate Organizational Nonsense
great people have very low tolerance for bullshit. the mistake is to try to beat that out of them in service of orginizational comfort.
AI Turns Quantum Papers Into Executable Code
Is quantum vibe coding a thing yet? I talk to @ClassiqTech about how they're using AI to take users from a quantum computing scientific paper to running code in this episode of The Post-Quantum World. Watch below or listen wherever...
Genome Editing Can Be Risky. Meet the Epigenome Editors
Scientists are turning to epigenome editors—tools that rewrite gene activity without altering the DNA sequence—to sidestep the safety concerns of traditional genome editing. By coupling dead Cas9 (dCas9) with epigenetic modifiers, researchers can turn genes on or off with high...
Polygenic Scores Predict Cardiovascular Risk, but Remain Unused Clinically
Polygenic risk scores for 8 cardiovascular traits in both @MassGenBrigham and @AllofUsResearch—superimposable— strongly indicate risk. Yet still not implemented in clinical practice https://t.co/DwWpwXknbJ
New Vlog Reviews The Devil Wears Prada 2
My vlog on David Frankel’s The Devil Wears Prada 2 is up here, please click, watch, share and subscribe https://t.co/WKEwpdcrL6
The Hobknobs (Ex Lewsberg) Prep Debut Album, on US Tour Now: Hear “Easier Listening”
Dutch indie act Lewsberg has dissolved, but front‑man Arie van Vliet has resurfaced with vocalist Yaël Dekker as the duo The Hobknobs. Their debut album, Helmets Off, arrives on June 26 via the 12XU imprint, led by the jaunty single...
Optimal Warm‑up Set Count Before First Working Set
General question for lifters: How many specific warm up sets do you perform before your working sets (first exercise of the training session)?
Breathwork Fundraiser Close; Still Seeking Matching Donors
Breathwork prop still live. @dmt_quest's 50K donation has increased so much less remaining. Still looking for matches.
SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy Launches Viasat Communications Satellite
SpaceX successfully launched a Viasat communications satellite aboard its Falcon Heavy from Cape Canaveral, marking the rocket’s first flight in roughly 18 months. The mission reused both side boosters, which completed their 2nd and 22nd flights, and fairings on their...
TikTok Shop Adds “Fine Art” Category and Launches with Live Sale by Influencer Artist Sophie Tea
TikTok Shop introduced a dedicated “fine art” category within its collectibles section, allowing creators to sell original works through shoppable videos and livestreams. The rollout debuted with a three‑hour live sale on March 11 featuring 20 oil paintings by influencer Sophie Tea,...
New Nitride Magnets Let Electricity Flip Hidden Spin Patterns
Researchers have identified wurtzite‑type nitride compounds MnSiN₂ and MnGeN₂ as room‑temperature multiferroic altermagnets. First‑principles calculations show that reversing their ferroelectric polarization also reverses the non‑relativistic spin splitting, providing electric control of hidden spin patterns. The intrinsic switching barriers are 0.96 eV...
NAM Launches Second Change Maker Accelerators to Boost Health System Wellbeing
The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) has opened applications for its second Change Maker Accelerators program, a free, year‑long initiative that will support 26 health‑care organizations in implementing and tracking clinician wellbeing efforts. The cohort builds on a 2022 national...
Goa Launches Year-Round Tourism Drive Centered on Wellness, MICE and Culture
Goa's tourism department announced a comprehensive strategy to transform the state into a year‑round destination, emphasizing wellness retreats, MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, exhibitions) events and cultural programming. The move aims to reduce seasonal volatility and capture higher‑value visitor spend.
Shiva Sutra Promoted as Blueprint for Clarity in Modern Life
An opinion article published on April 28, 2026 argues that the Shiva Sutras offer a practical path from intellectual knowledge to inner clarity. The piece warns that unprocessed information can become a burden and suggests a shift toward direct awareness....
NASA JPL Fires 120‑kW Lithium‑Fed Thruster, Paving Way for Faster Mars Trips
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory ignited a lithium‑fed magnetoplasmadynamic thruster at 120 kilowatts, the highest power level ever achieved by a U.S. electric propulsion system. The test demonstrates a key step toward megawatt‑class engines that could cut travel time for crewed...
AI Anxiety Triggers Mental‑Health Crisis as U.S. Workers Lose Trust in Employers
Modern Health’s latest survey of 1,000 full‑time U.S. workers shows AI anxiety, political tension and dwindling employer trust driving a mental‑health crisis. Only 33% say their employer values mental health, while 69% fear AI‑driven layoffs.
Physicians, Not Consumers, Drive U.S. Supplement Purchases, Sermo Survey Finds
A real‑time Sermo survey of 374 U.S. physicians shows that 92% recommend dietary supplements and 94% have observed patient purchases directly linked to that guidance. The data overturns the long‑standing belief that supplement sales are primarily consumer‑driven, highlighting physicians as...
Critical Thinking Touted as Key Shield Against Kids' Online Misinformation
CNN highlighted a new approach to online safety: teaching children critical‑thinking skills. Dr. Maree Davies argues that self‑efficacy, not bans, equips teens to spot misinformation, a strategy parents can adopt now.
HX Expeditions Unveils New Immersive Greenland Tours for 2026‑27
HX Expeditions announced an expanded 2026‑27 Greenland program that adds a limited‑capacity “Tide to Table” culinary voyage and a multiday “Into the Elements” adventure. The new offerings, priced from roughly $383 to $1,635 per guest, aim to deepen cultural immersion...
Emma Grede's 3‑Hour Weekend Parenting Plan Sparks Nationwide Debate
Entrepreneur Emma Grede, co‑founder of Skims and Good American, revealed she limits her weekend time with her children to three hours. The admission has ignited a fierce conversation among parents about the feasibility and fairness of a reduced‑presence parenting model.
Rolls‑Royce Unveils ‘Project Nightingale’ Limited‑edition Electric Convertible
Rolls‑Royce Motor Cars announced Project Nightingale, a limited‑edition battery‑electric convertible that combines bespoke coachbuilding with a silent all‑electric powertrain. The 5.76‑metre vehicle marks the marque’s first foray into open‑top electric luxury, underscoring a strategic shift toward sustainable mobility.
Don Toliver's 'Octane' Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 with 162K Units
Don Toliver's fifth studio album, Octane, entered the Billboard 200 at the top spot with 162,000 equivalent units, his biggest opening week and first solo chart‑topping effort. The milestone signals the Houston rapper’s transition from breakout feature to headline act...
Therapist Urges Parents to Shield Boys From Toxic ‘Manosphere’ in New Book
Psychotherapist Dr. Katie Hurley, author of the newly released "Breaking the Boy Code," is urging parents to discuss emotions, masculinity and media with boys before they encounter the online “manosphere.” She warns that the ecosystem disguises misogyny as self‑improvement and...
Find Your Beach
The piece curates thirteen low‑traffic beach destinations ranging from U.S. coastlines to hidden gems in France, Greece, Mexico, Spain, Italy, Denmark, the UK, and Croatia. It spotlights remote spots like Æro, Denmark—accessible only by boat or private plane—and the rugged...
Zoe Saldaña Joins ‘Julián’ as Executive Producer Ahead of Annecy Premiere
Zoe Saldaña, her sisters Cisely and Mariel, and their company Cinestar Pictures have signed on as executive producers for the animated feature “Julián,” a Cartoon Saloon co‑production that will world‑premiere at the Annecy Festival this June. The move adds Hollywood...
Rex Foundation Details The Music Never Stops/A Tribute to Bob Weir Benefit Concert Featuring Dark Star Orchestra, Melvin Seals &...
Dark Star Orchestra will host a two‑night benefit concert, “The Music Never Stops, A Tribute to Bob Weir,” at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley on July 31 and August 1. The shows honor the late Grateful Dead rhythm guitarist while raising funds...
Denver Replaces Xeriscaping with "ColoradoScaping" To Boost Native, Low‑Water Yards
Denver Water announced it will stop using the term xeriscaping and adopt "ColoradoScaping" city‑wide, encouraging homeowners to plant native, low‑water species that cover about half of each yard. The rebrand aims to cut water use amid a projected 2026 runoff...
Michelin-Starred Chef Shinya Yamasaki Opens First Overseas Sushi Spot in Taipei's Xinyi District
Tokyo chef Shinya Yamasaki debuted his first overseas restaurant, "Yamasaki," in Taipei's Xinyi district on May 5. The venue offers a seasonal set at NT$5,800 (≈US$190) and a limited‑edition master‑class dinner at NT$15,000 (≈US$495), signaling a bold entry of Tokyo‑level kaiseki...