97‑Year‑Old Val Coleman Sets 7 Rowing Records; 60‑Year‑Old Milind Soman Swims Gibraltar
Val Coleman, 97, set seven indoor rowing world records across two age categories, and Milind Soman, 60, completed a 15‑kilometre Strait of Gibraltar swim. Both feats underscore a growing trend of senior athletes pushing the limits of endurance and redefining age norms in fitness.
Paris Modest Fashion Week Showcases Floral Dresses and Streetwear, Spotlighting Muslim Designers
Paris hosted Modest Fashion Week with almost 30 designers presenting loose, long‑cut garments and headscarves. The runway mixed romantic floral dresses with boxy streetwear, signaling the sector’s $400 bn market surge and growing cultural acceptance in France.
Friday Box Office: Devil (Who Wears Prada) and Michael Jackson Top Billie Ellish, Sheep Detectives
The domestic box office is rebounding, with the weekend projected to reach $161 million – an 88% increase over the same weekend last year. Paramount’s Billie Eilish 3‑D concert film earned $4.5 million on Friday and is on track for an $8 million opening...
Syrian Artist Sara Shamma Uses Venice Biennale to Map Post‑War Reconstruction
Syrian painter Sara Shamma is the sole representative of her country at the 2026 Venice Biennale, unveiling an immersive installation titled “The Tower Tomb of Palmyra” that incorporates 18 new paintings. The work, built around a recreated funerary tower, is...
Traditional Publishers Ink Multiple Deals with Self‑Published Romance Stars
Atria, Blackstone, Putnam and Baker Publishing Group have signed a wave of contracts with self‑published romance authors, reissuing titles and launching new imprints. The moves tap established fan bases, from 120,000‑strong newsletters to Walmart shelf space, and signal a strategic...
Television Academy Endorses Post-Production Tax Credit Bill as Assemblyman Nick Schultz Rallies Support in Burbank: ‘We Should Have Done This...
The Television Academy has officially endorsed Assemblyman Nick Schultz’s AB 2319, a bill that would create a 35%‑50% tax credit for post‑production work done in California, even when the principal shoot occurs elsewhere. The legislation aims to reverse a loss of...
Where to Watch ‘Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard and Soft’: Is the Concert Movie Streaming?
Billie Eilish’s third concert film, “Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D),” debuts on May 8, 2026 as a theatrical‑only event. Co‑directed by the pop star and James Cameron, the 3D feature showcases her Manchester shows from the 2025...
COLD Surprise Fans with Select Tracks From Gold-Certified Albums
Cold announced a spring/summer tour that will run from May 8 through the end of June, celebrating their 1998 self‑titled debut while spotlighting two gold‑certified albums, *13 Ways To Bleed Onstage* and *Year Of The Spider*. Frontman Scooter Ward used Instagram...
Whoop Launches Paid Video Clinician Access and Health Record Integration for U.S. Users
Whoop announced that U.S. members will soon be able to schedule live video consultations with licensed clinicians and store medical records within the app, a paid add‑on to its existing membership. The rollout follows a $575 million funding round that lifted...
Circle of Willis: Brain’s Natural Blood Flow Backup
The Circle of Willis is a ring of arteries at the brain’s base that acts like a natural backup system. If one artery gets blocked, it reroutes blood to keep the brain safe. This structure shows how intricate our brain’s blood...
Netflix Secures Shawn Levy’s ‘Somewhere Out There’ in Bidding War, Expands Sci‑Fi Slate
Netflix has acquired the spec script ‘Somewhere Out There,’ written by Max Taxe and set to be directed by Shawn Levy, after a heated bidding war. The deal adds a high‑profile emotional sci‑fi project to Netflix’s premium scripted slate, underscoring...
Magnesium Nanocoating Promises Safer, Self‑Absorbing Medical Implants
Scientists from the University of the Sunshine Coast, China’s First People’s Hospital and the University of Tokyo unveiled a magnesium‑based nanocoating that adds antibacterial activity and improves biocomibility of degradable implants. The breakthrough could eliminate the need for removal surgery,...
Ginkgo Bioworks Q1 Shows 49% Revenue Drop but Strong B2B Platform Demand
Ginkgo Bioworks posted Q1 2026 revenue of $19 million, down 49% year‑over‑year, but emphasized growing demand for its synthetic‑biology platforms from industrial customers. The company’s Nebula autonomous labs, new cloud‑based sales channels, and a $47 million federal contract illustrate accelerating B2B adoption.
The Jordan Son Of Mars Low Borrows “Cool Grey”
Nike’s Jordan Son of Mars Low “Cool Grey” preview showcases a hybrid silhouette that blends cues from the Air Jordan 3, 4, 5 and 6, while borrowing the iconic Cool Grey colorway of the Air Jordan 11. The shoe features...
Emotional Dysregulation at Age 7 Linked to Anxiety and Depression in Teenagers
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh found that children who struggle to regulate emotions at age seven are more likely to develop anxiety and depression throughout adolescence. Using the UK Millennium Cohort Study, they tracked 6,394‑11,178 participants and applied counterfactual...
The Emerging Cancer Treatment That’s Exciting Scientists: ‘We’ve Just Scratched the Surface on What’s Possible’
CAR T-cell therapy, a genetically engineered immunotherapy, is gaining attention after Australian actor Sam Neill announced remission from stage‑three cancer following a clinical trial. Australia has approved four CAR T products since 2018, all targeting blood cancers, while researchers push the...
Health Advice Is All over Social Media. Here's How to Vet Claims
A Pew Research Center survey released in May 2026 shows that roughly 40% of U.S. adults—especially those under 50—turn to social media and podcasts for health information. Among 6,828 health‑and‑wellness influencers with at least 100,000 followers, only about four‑in‑ten disclose...
CRISPR Safeguard Changes How Engineered Microbes Can Be Controlled
Researchers have developed an irreversible CRISPR‑dCas9 base‑editing biocontainment system that disables essential genes in engineered microbes without causing DNA double‑strand breaks. By targeting the start codons of multiple essential genes, the platform permanently halts cell viability and dramatically lowers escape...
Paul McCartney Was “Insulted” When EMI Asked Him for This Favor, but the Comeback Album Was Worth It
In the mid‑1990s EMI and Capitol told Paul McCartney to pause solo releases for two years, a request he initially found insulting. The hiatus coincided with McCartney’s deep involvement in the Beatles Anthology project, which rekindled his creative instincts. When...
Meet Lamborghini's Most Powerful Convertible Ever: Fenomeno Roadster
Lamborghini unveiled the Fenomeno Roadster, a plug‑in hybrid V12 convertible limited to just 15 examples. The roadster retains the 1,065 hp powertrain of the Fenomeno coupe and accelerates to 62 mph in 2.4 seconds, only a tenth of a second slower than...
Nicolas Winding Refn Claims ‘Neon Demon’ Inspired NEON’s Name, Says Founder Has Been “Very Instrumental In My Life”
Director Nicolas Winding Refn told IndieWire that his 2016 film *The Neon Demon* inspired the name of indie studio NEON Rated. He praised co‑founder Tom Quinn for bringing the *Pusher* trilogy and *Only God Forgives* to the U.S. and called...
Unlock Mobility: Thoracic Spine & Big Toe Essential
Fun facts on how you should move: Your t-spine (the vertebrae that attatch to ribs) should rotate 60-70 degrees. Your low back should rotate 10 to 15 degrees. Lacking t-spine mobility contributes to low back pain and shoulder injuries. Your big...
Newest Edition Of Alan Moore’s Batman: The Killing Joke Costs Over $17,000
Argent Comics, a boutique publisher in Croatia, is issuing a limited‑edition "Avant‑Garde" version of Alan Moore’s *Batman: The Killing Joke* priced at $17,409 per copy. Only 47 copies will be produced, each bound between aluminum boards, wrapped in goatskin leather, and...
On This Day 37 Years Ago, We Said a Premature Goodbye to the Rising Star Waylon Jennings Deemed “The Greatest...
On May 9, 2026 the music press marked the 37th anniversary of Keith Whitley’s untimely death. The article recounts how the Kentucky‑born singer rose from bluegrass roots to become a leading voice of the 1980s New Traditionalist revival, scoring three consecutive No. 1...
Elisha Goldstein on the Power of Tiny Shifts
Psychologist Dr. Elisha Goldstein’s new book *Tiny Shifts* proposes a four‑step “Four R” method—Recognize, Release, Refocus, Reinforce—to break habitual emotional loops with micro‑adjustments. The approach blends mindfulness, somatic awareness, and neuroscience, showing how brief breath‑based releases can shift the brain’s...
Healthy Cycles Range 24‑32 Days, Not Just 28
The 28 day cycle is a textbook average, not the gold standard. A healthy cycle looks like this: - Consistent ovulation every cycle - Luteal phase of at least 12 days - Bright red blood for 3 to 5 days - No spotting before...
Released Captive Crocodiles Stay Wild, Boosting Conservation
Captive-reared saltwater crocodiles released into the wild do not return to their breeding centers, indicating their potential to adapt and integrate into natural habitats, which may enhance conservation strategies. conservation
Aly Navarro Bares All on ‘Embarrassing’
Los Angeles singer‑songwriter Aly Navarro released her new single “Embarrassing,” a melancholic track that pairs hushed, breathy vocals with organic acoustic instrumentation and contemporary production. The song narrates the painful realization of unrequited love, echoing the emotional storytelling style of...
Two 4K Restorations Align with Physical
NEAR DARK and THE DEVILS 4K restorations confirmed in the same week as the latest Physical Media High Council cannot be a coincidence.
Rotten Tomatoes & CinemaScore Don't Predict Attendance
You're friendly reminder (April/May) of how little Rotten Tomatoes and CinemaScore tell us about audience attendance behaviors (while still having other benefits)... https://t.co/tMJFuGs2Bw
Charli XCX Doubles Down on Chaos with New Song “I Keep Thinking About You Every Single Day And Night”
Charli XCX released the B‑side “I Keep Thinking About You Every Single Day And Night” just hours after debuting the punk‑leaning single “Rock Music.” The new track swaps aggressive guitars for a sleek ’90s‑style club beat while delivering provocative queer‑themed...
Henry James's Heart‑wrenching Reflection on Losing Mother
Henry James on what it's like to lose one's mother – such a stirring, poignant reflection https://t.co/NfmR5VLdJe
Your Phone Nearby Hampers Thinking—Move It Away
The mere presence of your phone can make thinking harder. Put it in another room when your brain needs to do the work. https://t.co/GQsFhVEoMK
Inside Country Music's All-Time Nastiest Band Splits
Country music’s most celebrated groups have often hidden fierce internal conflicts that eventually erupted into public breakups and lawsuits. Recent retrospectives highlight splits such as Brooks & Dunn’s 2009 dissolution and 2015 reunion, Dolly Parton’s 1974 fallout with Porter Wagoner,...
True Measure: Resilience, Not Just Achievements
Do not judge me by my successes, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again. —@NelsonMandela https://t.co/8aVdLSiWtl
Focus on Dreams, Not Problems, to Grow
What you give attention to expands. You choose if it's your problems, or your dreams.
Better Place – Song by Roga Raph
New York up‑and‑comer Roga Raph released his self‑produced single “Better Place” on May 8, 2026. The track pairs a cycling‑sample chop with dusty percussion, providing a gritty backdrop for his free‑flowing verses. Lyrically, Raph tackles artistic ambition, industry pressure, and the daily...
Live as if Everything Is a Miracle
There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle. —Albert Einstein (Lake Wanaka, New Zealand) https://t.co/45nYWylK98
Žižek's Vogue Shoot Devolves Into Brecht, Jokes, Stalin
Žižek for Vogue Adria by Juergen Teller. “an entire day of shooting spent discussing Bertolt Brecht’s sex life, dirty jokes, Stalinist censorship, and why he does not like Julia Roberts”. Fabulous. https://t.co/mXyMsd0NWP
How NWSL Players Balance Motherhood and Professional Soccer This Mother's Day
On Mother’s Day 2026, the National Women’s Soccer League highlighted its growing cohort of player‑mothers, showcasing athletes such as Sophia Wilson, Mallory Swanson and Angel City forward Claire Emslie who have navigated maternity leave and returned to competition. Recent collective bargaining...
Never Let Agents Idle—Task Them Anytime
As my saying goes. Never let your agents sit idle. It’s a waste of your time and theirs. Sadly, sometimes, I wake up in the middle of the night with a thought or idea and need to task the agents...
Depression Boosts Cancer Death Risk by Up to 83%
Depression increases cancer mortality by 23–83%: a meta-analysis of 65 studies across five major cancer types https://t.co/tBVXpsqf7g
Xiaomi Auto Goes Global: A "German Exam" That Must Be Won
Xiaomi Auto announced its first global expansion, targeting a 2027 launch in Germany. The company revealed a Munich‑based R&D center dedicated to high‑performance and luxury electric vehicles, and restructured its leadership with Yu Liguo heading overseas preparations. With over 650,000...
Mortal Kombat 3 Teased by Director: ‘It Never Really Stops’
Warner Bros. Pictures confirmed that a third Mortal Kombat film is moving forward after the theatrical run of Mortal Kombat II. Director Simon McQuoid told Entertainment Weekly that the sequel will draw from the franchise’s deep roster, noting the creative well never...
Grogg – “Quickie”
Scottish garage‑punk trio Grogg has dropped “Quickie,” the lead single from their upcoming sophomore EP. The track channels early‑Hives‑style guitar aggression while injecting a tongue‑in‑cheek post‑punk vibe that feels both familiar and fresh. Band members describe the song as a...
R.I.P. Koji Suzuki, Creator of Sadako and Author of Ring
Koji Suzuki, the author who defined modern Japanese horror, died at 68, as reported by Japan’s Asahi Shimbun. His breakthrough 1991 novel Ring sold more than 500,000 copies and spawned blockbuster film adaptations in Japan and the United States, cementing...
20 Years of iPSC Research: From Discovery to Applications
Two decades of induced pluripotent stem cell research: From discovery to diverse applications https://t.co/L9cObPcVwk https://t.co/gcoiPh6yqJ
Coke Wave Returns: French Montana, Max B, and Rick Ross Reunite for “SMOKING PART II”
French Montana, Max B, and Rick Ross have reunited for the single “SMOKING PART II,” a bridge between the original Coke Wave era and 2026’s high‑energy hip‑hop. The track drops ahead of their collaborative album Wave Gods 2: Cosmo Brothers, scheduled for May 22 via Coke Boys Records and Defiant Records/EMG. Its...
Terrifier 4 Update Reveals New Holiday Setting for Horror Movie Sequel
Terrifier 4’s latest Instagram update confirms the sequel will unfold on New Year’s Eve, extending the franchise’s holiday‑themed tradition. Director Damien Leone says the script is nearly finished and pre‑production is slated for spring, though no release date has been...
Ponderosa Point at Bryce Canyon National Park
Ponderosa Point, perched at 8,904 feet in Bryce Canyon National Park, offers sweeping views of Ponderosa Canyon and its towering pine trees. The viewpoint is reachable via a brief walk from a roadside parking lot after a 13.8‑mile drive from the...