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A recent study of a public special school on Kenya's coast reveals that fathers of children with intellectual disabilities are primarily seen as financial providers rather than active participants in schooling. The research highlights cultural expectations, work pressures, and teacher assumptions that reinforce fathers' limited involvement, prompting calls for policy and community interventions.
Wickes Group PLC reported adjusted pre‑tax profit of £49.9 million, a 14.4% jump, and revenue of £1.64 billion for the year to 27 December 2025. The retailer also announced an accelerated rollout to 300 stores by 2028, a move that could generate more than...
Researchers at Northwestern and Princeton examined more than 37,000 images of women’s clothing spanning 150 years and found that major styles rise, fall, and return on a roughly 20‑year rhythm. The study also shows that since the 1980s trend cycles...
Anyone got recommendations for beach houses in south Europe? I’m thinking Portugual/Spain/France. I’m specifically not looking for cities, but if it’s not too far from an airport that’s a bit of a bonus
The UK Centre for Social Justice reports that around 3 million women aged 16‑45 are on track to miss motherhood, a gap of roughly 600,000 compared with their grandparents’ generation. The think‑tank attributes the “birth gap” to men’s delayed transition to...
BMW has transformed its M3 Touring into a 24‑hour race car for the Nürburgring Langstrecken‑Serie, debuting in the SPX exhibition class at the upcoming Nürburgring 24H. The wagon, based on the M4 GT3 EVO platform, features a longer chassis and...
Sapien Labs’ global survey of one million respondents finds that young people in affluent nations report far worse mental health than peers in sub‑Saharan Africa, where the top five youth‑well‑being scores are recorded. The study links four factors to this...
China’s Shenzhou‑21 crew performed a seven‑hour extravehicular activity on March 16, installing a space‑debris protection device on the Tiangong station. The EVA marks the mission’s second spacewalk, the 26th overall for Chinese astronauts, and brings commander Zhang Lu’s total to...
Out of Order has launched the Casanova 38 MOP Automatic, the first automatic version of its popular Venice‑inspired diver line. The three models feature 38 mm 316L steel cases, mother‑of‑pearl dials, and a regulated Seiko NH35 movement delivering ±8 seconds per day accuracy....
Dallas‑based writer Katie Bernet’s debut novel finally hit shelves after a decade‑long effort, spanning ten years and six separate manuscript drafts. The prolonged development underscores the arduous path many first‑time authors face before securing a publishing contract. Bernet’s experience was...
Scientists have discovered that a thin carbon‑rich film on silica surfaces governs how identical insulating particles exchange static charge. Using acoustic levitation, they showed that heating or plasma treatment removes this layer, flipping the charge polarity between a silica sphere...
A new UK bestseller list, dubbed the BookTok Charts, has been launched through a partnership between NielsenIQ and Media Control. The chart uniquely blends verified retail sales figures with engagement data from the BookTok community on TikTok. By integrating social...
Larry Cohen’s 1984 film *Special Effects* offers a grimy, low‑budget reinterpretation of Hitchcock’s *Vertigo*, swapping De Palma’s sleek style for grindhouse sleaze. The story follows a deranged director who murders an aspiring actress and then turns her death into a movie,...
Azalea Therapeutics, a spinout from Jennifer Doudna’s lab, reported in Nature that its in vivo CAR‑T approach can generate functional CAR‑T cells directly within mice and eradicate both solid and hematologic tumors. The technique uses infused gene‑editing particles that precisely...
Daren Smith argues the traditional indie film financing model is structurally broken, leaving investors, filmmakers, and distributors misaligned. He cites data showing only 0.025% of scripts achieve profitable theatrical runs, with oversupply at every production stage. Smith proposes a new...
Drum & Lace released the EP "Terra," her first record featuring Italian vocals and a clear move away from the ambient sound of earlier releases. The London‑based composer embraces bright synth‑pop and IDM textures, inspired by nature and her Italian...
It's undeniable: first person novels are EVERYWHERE. And some people aren't here for it, calling first person writing "lazy" and "juvenile." But does more first person mean the death of the modern novel? I'm not so sure... https://youtu.be/WmcnL_kFhMQ
Los Angeles‑based artist Michelle Kingdom redefines embroidery as "stitched paintings," creating miniature narrative pieces that function like hand‑drawn illustrations. Drawing on her Russian‑Jewish heritage and a family steeped in craft, she uses tightly packed threads to explore themes of identity,...
Tahoe‑born skier Isaac Kaufman landed a front flip on Whistler Blackcomb’s famed Air Jordan cliff. The maneuver, captured in crystal‑clear GoPro POV, follows his earlier front flip at Palisades Tahoe and a backflip that won Powder’s “Best Trick of the...
Leah Blevins’ sophomore LP All Dressed Up drops on March 20 through Dan Auerbach’s Easy Eye Sound, marking a clear artistic leap from her 2021 debut. The record pairs her Appalachian‑inflected twang with a roster of A‑list co‑writers and Nashville...
We talk about a baby's "first breath" like it comes out of nowhere. It doesn't. Your baby has been practicing breathing for months before birth. Starting as early as week 10, your baby makes rhythmic breathing movements inside the womb. They're...
Speed is one of the best tools a leader has. But I’ve seen it work against many of them. (Often before we even realize it.) CEOs are fast & decisive for a reason: It helps them get results. But when...
The post argues that personal and professional resilience comes from building a "village"—a reciprocal community of people who show up without keeping score—rather than relying on transactional networks or services. It defines villages as structures that hold you when systems...
Well, I love PacBio generally and the Trillion Gene Atlas sounds kind of cool. But as far as I can tell, none of this has been released publically and I cannot find a paper or preprint on the Trillion...
Posture | Upper back pain | 2 exercises These 2 exercises focus on improving thoracic spine mobility through rotation which is often restricted if you sit a lot or stay in one position for too long Improving rotation in your upper back...
Portuguese‑born chef Ricardo Komori and his wife run Nishiru, an eight‑seat omakase spot in Kyoto that pushes boundaries with dishes like binchōtan‑charred fish‑scale crisps and a surprisingly tasty fish‑sperm custard. The author uses the experience to argue that while culinary...
Bentley unveiled the Continental GTC Azure Hybrid, a limited‑edition luxury convertible that pairs a 4.0‑litre twin‑turbo V8 with electric assistance for a combined 680 PS and 930 Nm. The near‑2.7‑tonne car accelerates from 0‑62 mph in 3.9 seconds while delivering a serene, cabin‑quiet...
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Harry Styles’ hometown of Holmes Chapel, Cheshire, has become a pilgrimage site for fans, especially as his sold‑out "Together, Together" world tour fuels interest in the village’s celebrity‑linked landmarks. The Holmes Chapel Partnership now offers a free 2.5‑hour walking tour...
The reality is that any significant accomplishment is a confluence of both individual effort and interference from factors beyond your control. You make your own luck, but paradoxically, only when you’re acting in a way that reduces the need for luck. In...
Researchers at Johns Hopkins have shown that Kanzi, a language‑trained bonobo, can identify and track pretend objects in controlled tea‑party experiments. Across three tests, Kanzi correctly pointed to the location of imaginary juice and grapes and chose real juice over...
The SXSW 2026 Film Festival spotlighted three standout titles—Wishful Thinking, The Sun Never Sets, and Obsession—each receiving distinct grades and critical praise. Wishful Thinking explores a couple’s emotional energy affecting global systems, earning an A‑. The Sun Never Sets offers...
Renowned Japanese animator Mamoru Hosoda is set to release "Scarlet," a 2026 anime reinterpretation of Shakespeare’s Hamlet. The film merges the classic tragedy’s narrative with Hosoda’s signature blend of modern Japanese visual storytelling and speculative futurism. Production is being handled...
Peter Ackroyd’s new biography of W.H. Auden blends meticulous research with vivid literary commentary, tracing the poet’s journey from a Yorkshire childhood obsessed with industrial desolation to his later years in Vienna. The book highlights Auden’s shifting political stance, his...
Santiago Segura’s sixth Torrente film, *Torrente for President*, opened in 1,000 Spanish cinemas on March 13, 2026, earning over €7 million and reaching one million admissions in its first weekend. The debut represents 70 % of domestic box‑office revenue, making it the highest‑grossing Spanish...
Part 126 of trying to renovate my garden using a ChatGPT design 🤖 | Today was all about getting the ground finally levelled out 👷♂️ Filled in the low spots with more sub-base, whacked it all down and prepped the area for...
‘I Wasn’t Trying to Kill Hannah Montana Off’: Miley Cyrus on ‘Reclaiming’ the Disney Icon After 20 Years, Getting Sober and Reuniting With Dad Billy Ray https://t.co/nBUizgs0SC via @variety
Netflix’s adult‑animation lineup has become a cultural force, with titles like K‑Pop Demon Hunters, Arcane, Nimona, The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep and Love, Death & Robots drawing millions of viewers worldwide. K‑Pop Demon Hunters set a streaming record as...
Friend just got a note from his kid's pre-k. With thunderstorm coming, a therapist was offering free Zoom session to help kids deal w/ stormy weather. Strike anyone else as emblematic of our era? https://t.co/fBnzUbv1XE
Potential of mitochondrial transfer to prevent or treat Parkinson' s disease, in mouse and monkey models @CellCellPress https://t.co/c0oqfagddX https://t.co/KyBc1zQttc
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Travelbag’s latest study ranks Bangkok’s Chatuchak Weekend Market as the world’s best night market, highlighting its 15,000+ stalls and massive online interest. The market logged 368,000 monthly searches and over 14,600 TikTok posts, underscoring its global appeal. Close competitors include...
If you teach law students, seems worth taking a look at the list of free or inexpensive casebooks before assigning the $300+ books -- here's a list https://t.co/Ik1kJuoofB
In the coming days and weeks, Lufthansa will be unveiling Project FOX, which the airline claims will help it become Europe's most premium airline. Is that goal at all realistic? https://t.co/RnqAyLeXUA
Italian comedy "Notte prima degli esami 3.0" revives Fausto Brizzi’s 2006 cult franchise for a Gen Z audience. Directed by newcomer Tommaso Renzoni, it stars YouTube influencer Tommaso Cassissa opposite Sabrina Ferilli and opens in cinemas on 19 March 2026 via 01 Distribution....
Spacewalk US EVA-94 is underway on the ISS. Astronauts Meir and Williams, in suits 3015 and 3003 and with SAFER packs 15 and 18 depressurized the airlock past 50 mbar at 1246 UTC, opened the hatch at 1251 UTC and...
Does it stack the deck in favor of the standard antidepressants to pull data from placebo-controlled trials for one condition (the psychedelic) and compare it with single condition data for the standard antidepressants? Also...
The article reframes body image as a question of belonging rather than merely visual satisfaction. It explains how cultural conditioning and societal judgments embed body‑based expectations into hiring, healthcare, and everyday interactions. Insight alone cannot undo these patterns; instead, attention...
Just as your romantic partner should not be your only loved one, your job should not be your only passion. Diversify your life for healthier returns.
EXCLU: GAME OF LIFE movie in the works at Amazon with INSTANT FAMILY director helming https://t.co/8jGgxYzZ4t
We are excited to announce Elsewhere Wine Bar & Lounge that will be opening later this year in St. Helena, Napa Valley. https://t.co/KqaFcQjMNT I'm thrilled to be partnering with chef Elliot Bell (owner of Charlies) who does refined casual food as well...
Oscar viewership fell 9% this year, but if you did watch the event it was brought to you by a truck 📷 Greg Dubuque https://t.co/3u9MFLuMLs
