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DJ and Label Founder Chris Stoker Has Died Following Cancer Battle
NewsMay 12, 2026

DJ and Label Founder Chris Stoker Has Died Following Cancer Battle

London‑based DJ and Not An Animal co‑founder Chris Stoker died on May 7 after a three‑year battle with cancer. He had been treated for stage‑three kidney cancer and later developed type‑one diabetes from the therapy. A community fundraiser raised over £50,000...

By Mixmag
Cedric IM Brooks & The Light of Saba
BlogMay 12, 2026

Cedric IM Brooks & The Light of Saba

Cedric IM Brooks' 1974 album *The Light of Saba* merges reggae, nyabinghi drumming, and free jazz under a Rastafarian lens. The record showcases Brooks' saxophone virtuosity and his ability to fuse Jamaican musical traditions with avant‑garde jazz. Critics compare its...

By Aquarium Drunkard
Philips Introduces Titanion MRI System
NewsMay 12, 2026

Philips Introduces Titanion MRI System

Philips unveiled the Titanion MR, an ultra‑high‑gradient 3.0 T MRI system, at ISMRM 2026. The scanner delivers 150 mT/m gradients at a 250 T/m/s slew rate and features a 55 cm field of view, low‑eddy‑current design, and AI‑driven SmartSpeed Precise software. These capabilities enable...

By Imaging Technology News (ITN)
Duran Duran Refuse to Play Glastonbury Unless They Can Headline
NewsMay 12, 2026

Duran Duran Refuse to Play Glastonbury Unless They Can Headline

British new‑wave icons Duran Duran have told Glastonbury organizers they will only perform if placed on the headline bill. The band, which has sold more than 100 million records and earned Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, has never appeared at the festival...

By NME
Overmono Detail New Album Pure Devotion
NewsMay 12, 2026

Overmono Detail New Album Pure Devotion

Welsh electronic duo Overmono announced their sophomore album *Pure Devotion*, slated for release on August 7, 2026 via XL Recordings. The record drops with the lead single “Lockup,” a club‑ready reinterpretation of Fast Relief’s “What A Waste.” Featuring guest spots from...

By Pitchfork
Acute Myeloid Leukemia Therapy Improved by CRISPR Stem Cell Transplant
NewsMay 12, 2026

Acute Myeloid Leukemia Therapy Improved by CRISPR Stem Cell Transplant

A Phase I/II multicenter trial led by Washington University used CRISPR‑Cas9 to delete CD33 from donor hematopoietic stem cells in 30 high‑risk AML or MDS patients. The edited cells engrafted on schedule, with platelet recovery by day 16 and overall...

By GEN (Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News)
Bruce Springsteen’s Tour Is an American Revival That Succeeds Where Democrats Fail
NewsMay 12, 2026

Bruce Springsteen’s Tour Is an American Revival That Succeeds Where Democrats Fail

Bruce Springsteen’s Land of Hope and Dreams tour opened at Madison Square Garden with a politically charged set that blended classic rock anthems and new protest material. Guest guitarist Tom Morello joined the E Street Band for a fiery rendition...

By Rolling Stone (Music)
IQM Launches HPC Integration Service to Accelerate Hybrid Quantum-HPC Adoption
NewsMay 12, 2026

IQM Launches HPC Integration Service to Accelerate Hybrid Quantum-HPC Adoption

IQM Quantum Computers has introduced an HPC Integration Service that embeds its Radiance superconducting quantum computers as native Slurm nodes within high‑performance computing clusters. The offering leverages the open‑source Quantum Device Management Interface (QDMI) to eliminate vendor‑specific integration hurdles, allowing...

By Quantum Computing Report
Almost Half of Everything Orbiting Earth Is Space Junk
NewsMay 12, 2026

Almost Half of Everything Orbiting Earth Is Space Junk

Nearly half of all tracked objects orbiting Earth are classified as space junk, with 12,550 debris fragments representing 47% of the 33,269 known items. China is responsible for 34% of the debris, while the United States and the Russian‑aligned CIS...

By Popular Science
Good News Surfaces Regarding Air Jordan 4 “Bred” Release
NewsMay 12, 2026

Good News Surfaces Regarding Air Jordan 4 “Bred” Release

The iconic Air Jordan 4 “Bred” OG will drop wide on November 28, coinciding with Black Friday, and will be offered in full‑family sizing. Jordan Brand confirmed the shoe is no longer a limited‑edition release, eliminating the typical raffle frenzy that...

By HotNewHipHop
SCENE QUEEN On Her Murderous New Single: "If I Was In Jail, You Bet I’m Selling A Mugshot T-Shirt"
NewsMay 12, 2026

SCENE QUEEN On Her Murderous New Single: "If I Was In Jail, You Bet I’m Selling A Mugshot T-Shirt"

Scene Queen, the metal project of Hannah Rose Collins, has dropped her latest single “Tracksuit,” a two‑minute blend of Y2K‑era pop flair and ferocious riffs. The track narrates a cheater’s violent retaliation, mixing sweet melodic hooks with harsh screams and...

By Metal Injection
Don’t Sleep on Gozu’s New Stoner Metal Rager, Gozu VI
NewsMay 12, 2026

Don’t Sleep on Gozu’s New Stoner Metal Rager, Gozu VI

Boston’s veteran stoner‑metal quartet Gozu is set to release its sixth LP, Gozu VI, on May 15 through Blacklight Media, a Metal Blade subsidiary. Frontman Marc Gaffney says the record reflects an unusually intense songwriting period, with daily guitar sessions shaping the...

By Decibel Magazine (Blog)
“I Believe My Instinct”: Tony Leung and Ildikó Enyedi on Silent Friend
BlogMay 12, 2026

“I Believe My Instinct”: Tony Leung and Ildikó Enyedi on Silent Friend

Hong Kong star Tony Leung Chiu‑wai headlines Ildikó Enyedi’s new film Silent Friend, playing a neuroscientist who investigates consciousness in a 200‑year‑old German ginkgo tree across 1908, 1972 and 2020. Leung immersed himself for six months, studying neuroscience and plant intelligence to portray...

By Filmmaker Magazine
Supernormal Signs A.J. Greenwood
NewsMay 12, 2026

Supernormal Signs A.J. Greenwood

Supernormal has added director A.J. Greenwood to its talent roster, bringing a performance‑led filmmaker with a theatre background and a track record of emotionally resonant commercials. Greenwood previously led work at Finch, creating campaigns for brands such as Google, Canva,...

By Campaign Brief
Your Calendar Reveals the Real Limits of Success
SocialMay 12, 2026

Your Calendar Reveals the Real Limits of Success

Hand me your calendar for 30 seconds. And I'll tell you why you're hitting your ceiling. Your calendar can’t lie. It tells me who actually owns your time. Your clients. Your team. Your inbox. And the brutal truth? More discipline won't fix...

By dmartell
Palestinian-Saudi Artist Dana Awartani: ‘Art Gives You a Reason to Live’
NewsMay 12, 2026

Palestinian-Saudi Artist Dana Awartani: ‘Art Gives You a Reason to Live’

Saudi artist Dana Awartani rushed to assemble the Kingdom’s national pavilion at the 2024 Venice Biennale, constructing 29,221 hand‑made clay‑earth bricks in just ten days after war‑related shipping delays. Her floor‑based installation, “May your tears never dry, you who weep...

By Ocula Magazine
Less Screen, More Humanity: Technology Should Disappear
SocialMay 12, 2026

Less Screen, More Humanity: Technology Should Disappear

Spotted in the NYC subway. “Zero screen time.” An iPod Shuffle ad in 2026. When we built the iPod, the goal was the technology disappeared and you could have your music wherever you were. 1,000 songs in your pocket. Now we’re...

By Tony Fadell
Band Of Horses Book Final Leg Of Everything All The Time 20th Anniversary Tour
NewsMay 12, 2026

Band Of Horses Book Final Leg Of Everything All The Time 20th Anniversary Tour

Band of Horses announced the final leg of their Everything All The Time 20th Anniversary Tour, kicking off on November 10 in Portland and wrapping with two hometown shows in Charleston, South Carolina on November 25 and 27. The tour...

By JamBase
What’s Really Causing the Caribbean’s Sargassum Invasion?
NewsMay 12, 2026

What’s Really Causing the Caribbean’s Sargassum Invasion?

Scientists from the University of Miami have pinpointed West Africa’s Gulf of Guinea as the origin of the massive Sargassum blooms that have plagued the Caribbean since 2011. Using a physics‑based simulation that treats seaweed as floating rafts, the team...

By Surfer
Festival Fever: Sexyy Red and True Religion Take Over Rolling Loud
NewsMay 12, 2026

Festival Fever: Sexyy Red and True Religion Take Over Rolling Loud

St. Louis rapper Sexyy Red appeared in True Religion’s VIP gifting suite at Rolling Loud, styling fans in the brand’s Cherry Shrunken Zip denim. The moment is featured in True Religion’s new episodic series “True Spotlight,” with the next episode premiering...

By The Source
Al Gore Urges Youth Education and Action at Climate Summit
SocialMay 12, 2026

Al Gore Urges Youth Education and Action at Climate Summit

“Former Vice President Al Gore speaks at climate reality conference, emphasizes youth education, engagement” by Margaret White for the utkdailybeacon: https://utdailybeacon.com/212042/news/former-vice-president-al-gore-speaks-at-climate-reality-conference-emphasizes-youth-education-engagement/

By Michael E. Mann
The AP X Swatch ‘Royal Pop’ Was Just Officially Revealed
NewsMay 12, 2026

The AP X Swatch ‘Royal Pop’ Was Just Officially Revealed

Swatch and Audemars Piguet have officially unveiled the “Royal Pop” pocket‑watch collaboration, ending weeks of speculation fueled by teasers and AI mock‑ups. The collection comprises eight variants, each powered by Swatch’s in‑house Sistem51 automatic movement. Design cues borrow the iconic Royal...

By Esquire – Men’s Fashion
Oxford Instruments and NYU Nanofab Partner to Advance Atomic-Scale Quantum Fabrication
NewsMay 12, 2026

Oxford Instruments and NYU Nanofab Partner to Advance Atomic-Scale Quantum Fabrication

Oxford Instruments and NYU’s Nanofabrication Cleanroom have partnered to install the United States' first PlasmaPro ASP atomic layer deposition system, dedicated to superconducting quantum applications. Funded by the U.S. Microelectronics Commons through the NORDTECH hub, the tool supports the CHIPS...

By Quantum Computing Report
Old Crow Medicine Show Extends Union Made Tour Into Fall 2026
NewsMay 12, 2026

Old Crow Medicine Show Extends Union Made Tour Into Fall 2026

Old Crow Medicine Show has expanded its 2026 Union Made Tour with a fall leg that runs from October 1 to November 1, adding a dozen new U.S. dates. The extension supports the band’s upcoming album *Union Made*, slated for release on...

By JamBase
Someone Brought 2 Pairs Of Nike Air Mags Courtside To Lakers-Thunder Game
NewsMay 12, 2026

Someone Brought 2 Pairs Of Nike Air Mags Courtside To Lakers-Thunder Game

At the Lakers‑Thunder playoff game, an anonymous fan placed two pairs of Nike Air Mag sneakers under a courtside seat, sparking rapid online buzz. Air Mags, with only 89 pairs ever made, command resale prices of $20,000‑$50,000 each. The game,...

By HotNewHipHop
Why Many Women Cannot Make Enough Breast Milk
NewsMay 12, 2026

Why Many Women Cannot Make Enough Breast Milk

In wealthy nations about 90% of new mothers start breastfeeding, yet roughly a quarter abandon it within weeks, often fearing they lack enough milk. For decades clinicians have believed true physiological insufficiency affects no more than 5% of mothers. Health...

By The Economist – Science & Technology
One Way to Build Better Connection With Your Children
BlogMay 12, 2026

One Way to Build Better Connection With Your Children

The post argues that homeschooling can deepen parent‑child bonds by slowing the family’s pace and reducing daily stress. It highlights common parental doubts—qualification, academic gaps, and socialization—and offers a three‑step starter plan focused on home atmosphere, modest curriculum, and a...

By Family Defense Network
Hantavirus Limited, Yet Zoonotic Spillovers Surge Unpreparedly
SocialMay 12, 2026

Hantavirus Limited, Yet Zoonotic Spillovers Surge Unpreparedly

Many thanks @KyraPhillips for hosting me @ABC as I explain why this hantavirus outbreak is likely to remain limited in scope but that there’s a big picture concern about an increasing frequency of zoonotic spillover in recent years: Ebola x...

By Peter Hotez
Delta Gives Its Missoni Amenity Kits a Seasonal Glow-Up
NewsMay 12, 2026

Delta Gives Its Missoni Amenity Kits a Seasonal Glow-Up

The provided input contains only a meta‑message indicating that the article text is missing, rather than the actual content about Delta's Missoni amenity kits. Consequently, no details on the product update, pricing, or strategic intent are available to summarize.

By Business Traveller (UK)
Divorce Become a Two-Piece as Two Members Depart to Focus on “Personal Lives” And Band Enter “New Era”
NewsMay 12, 2026

Divorce Become a Two-Piece as Two Members Depart to Focus on “Personal Lives” And Band Enter “New Era”

Alt‑country band Divorce announced that drummer Kasper Sandstrom and lead guitarist Adam Peter Smith are leaving to focus on personal matters, reducing the group to a two‑piece of Felix Mackenzie‑Barrow and Tiger Cohen‑Towell. The band, known for their 2024 debut...

By NME
Madonna to Chronicle a ‘F–Ked Up Night Out’ in ‘Confessions II’ Film Premiering at Tribeca
NewsMay 12, 2026

Madonna to Chronicle a ‘F–Ked Up Night Out’ in ‘Confessions II’ Film Premiering at Tribeca

Madonna is returning to the Tribeca Festival with a 10‑minute cinematic piece titled *Confessions II*, which visualizes the first six songs of her upcoming album. Directed by David Toro and Solomon Chase, the film will debut on June 5 at New York’s...

By Rolling Stone (TV & Movies)
Types of Therapy: An A to Z List of Your Options
NewsMay 12, 2026

Types of Therapy: An A to Z List of Your Options

The article provides a comprehensive A‑to‑Z guide of psychotherapy modalities, from widely used Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to niche approaches like psychedelic and nature‑based treatments. It outlines how each therapy works, the conditions they target, and highlights evidence‑based options such...

By Verywell Mind
Parents React to AI Chatbots Replacing Parenting Courses
SocialMay 12, 2026

Parents React to AI Chatbots Replacing Parenting Courses

Curious how parents feel about a “trained” chat bot being used to give parenting advice? Seeing it pop up more and more in memberships etc (probably because traditional online courses don’t sell the same as they did a few years...

By Rachael Shepard‑Ohta (Hey Sleepy Baby)
The Lamborghini Revuelto NA63 Pays Homage to Canadian and American Enthusiasts
NewsMay 12, 2026

The Lamborghini Revuelto NA63 Pays Homage to Canadian and American Enthusiasts

Lamborghini is releasing a 63‑unit special‑edition Revuelto NA63 to honor its 63rd anniversary and the brand’s strongest market, North America, which supplied over 30% of global deliveries in 2025. The model keeps the 1,001‑horsepower hybrid V‑12 powertrain and performance figures...

By Road & Track
SALIVA's BOBBY AMARU: 'Anytime You Replace A Singer, There's Always Gonna Be Doubters Or Haters'
NewsMay 12, 2026

SALIVA's BOBBY AMARU: 'Anytime You Replace A Singer, There's Always Gonna Be Doubters Or Haters'

Bobby Amaru, Saliva’s frontman since 2011, told That Metal Interview that replacing original vocalist Josey Scott was both a blessing and a curse, but the internet has turned doubters into new fans. He highlighted how social media and streaming let...

By Blabbermouth
I'm a Homes Expert, and the Argos Sale Is Crammed with Appliance Gems — Here's What I'd Buy
NewsMay 12, 2026

I'm a Homes Expert, and the Argos Sale Is Crammed with Appliance Gems — Here's What I'd Buy

Argos is running a major home‑appliance sale curated by TechRadar homes editor Ruth Hamilton. Discounts span 10%‑46% on brands such as Shark, Ninja, Bosch, Tefal and De’Longhi, covering vacuums, steam irons, air fryers and an electric BBQ. Notable deals include...

By TechRadar Pro
Atoms Vibrate on Circular Paths - with an Unexpected Twist
BlogMay 12, 2026

Atoms Vibrate on Circular Paths - with an Unexpected Twist

Researchers from HZDR, the Fritz Haber Institute and European partners have, for the first time, directly observed angular momentum transfer between vibrational modes of a crystal lattice using intense terahertz laser pulses. The experiment revealed that the rotation direction of...

By Nanowerk
49 Years Ago, a Groundbreaking Punk Band Signed to Their Third Label in 9 Months, but One Finally Stuck
NewsMay 12, 2026

49 Years Ago, a Groundbreaking Punk Band Signed to Their Third Label in 9 Months, but One Finally Stuck

In May 1977 the Sex Pistols finally secured a lasting record deal with Virgin Records, which released their sole studio album *Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols*. Prior to Virgin, the band was dropped by EMI and A&M...

By VICE (Music)
Dialed In: Victorinox's Concept One Watches Deliver the Best of Both Worlds
NewsMay 12, 2026

Dialed In: Victorinox's Concept One Watches Deliver the Best of Both Worlds

Victorinox has introduced the Concept One collection, a line of 39 mm steel watches offered in both solar‑powered and automatic versions. The solar models employ Ronda photovoltaic cells that can sustain eight years of charge, while the automatics feature a La...

By Esquire – Men’s Fashion
Metallica Launches 2026 World Tour In Athens: Setlist & Videos
NewsMay 12, 2026

Metallica Launches 2026 World Tour In Athens: Setlist & Videos

Metallica opened the 2026 leg of its M72 World Tour at Athens' Olympic Stadium, drawing a record‑breaking 90,000 fans. The setlist leaned heavily on Black Album and Ride the Lightning classics while sprinkling in newer tracks like “Lux Æterna.” A special...

By JamBase
Giving Nanoscale X-Ray Vision a Sense of Direction
BlogMay 12, 2026

Giving Nanoscale X-Ray Vision a Sense of Direction

A team led by Helmholtz Centre Hereon has added a directional component to dark‑field X‑ray microscopy, allowing nanostructure orientation to be visualized pixel‑by‑pixel even when the features are below the resolution limit. The method uses simple additional apertures to illuminate...

By Nanowerk
Older Moms Tired of Clinical Labels Over Humanity
SocialMay 12, 2026

Older Moms Tired of Clinical Labels Over Humanity

Having a baby at 38 with any type of lil weight on you sounds like - geriatric - obesity - bmi - high risk - advanced maternal age - repeat Like damn, what happened to HELLO?! And I get it, I...

By Dasha Kennedy (The Broke Black Girl)
Brodsky's Remedy: Poetry Beats Existential Boredom
SocialMay 12, 2026

Brodsky's Remedy: Poetry Beats Existential Boredom

Nobel laureate Joseph Brodsky on the cure for existential boredom (which may be the most pernicious and invisible modern epidemic beneath everything from loneliness to war) https://t.co/12A49eeD5x

By Maria Popova
Leadership Lessons Meet Poetry in Baldoni’s New Book
SocialMay 12, 2026

Leadership Lessons Meet Poetry in Baldoni’s New Book

What are we reading? Title: “Leadership and Verse - Poems and Stories” Author: John Baldoni @jbaldoni Publisher: Maison Vero #Books #Sales #Marketing #Leadership #SocialSelling CC: Lori Ames, Christina Czachor @theprfreelancer https://t.co/8AzNsmADVo https://t.co/8ZvwWn2w3P

By Tim Hughes
Seeking Private Jet Insiders for Juicy Scandal Stories
SocialMay 12, 2026

Seeking Private Jet Insiders for Juicy Scandal Stories

Looking to interview folks who work on private jets and are willing to tell-all about what it's like including stories that are juicy/slightly scandalous. Please get in touch by the end of the week with any leads via lolaannmendez@gmail.com.

By Lola Méndez
LSD Triggers Region‑Specific White Matter Plastic
SocialMay 12, 2026

LSD Triggers Region‑Specific White Matter Plastic

Curious. Opposite DTI/FA findings to those we recently published on. Region specific? Neuroplastic white matter changes in patients with major depression following lysergic acid diethylamide treatment: Cell Reports Medicine https://t.co/sIXRAZumie

By Robin Carhart‑Harris, PhD
Act First, Refine Later: Embrace Messy Execution
SocialMay 12, 2026

Act First, Refine Later: Embrace Messy Execution

Take action first. Build the perfect process second. Too many people wait until the process is perfect before they start executing. Start messy. Iterate toward clean.

By dmartell
Cannes Opens with Jackson Tribute, Fiery Fonda, Franco
SocialMay 12, 2026

Cannes Opens with Jackson Tribute, Fiery Fonda, Franco

Cannes kicks off with a Peter Jackson tribute, a fiery Jane Fonda and...James Franco? https://t.co/fTNPwU9eM8

By Brent Lang
Authentic Puerto Vallarta Guide: Cruelty-Free Beaches, Spirits, SUP Yoga
SocialMay 12, 2026

Authentic Puerto Vallarta Guide: Cruelty-Free Beaches, Spirits, SUP Yoga

I lived in Puerto Vallarta for 3 years and gave @CoolMaterial all my top recommendations. I included which beach club to go to that doesn't fund cruel dolphin rides, where to taste Mexican spirits including raicilla, how to take a...

By Lola Méndez