Prime Video Is Adding a TikTok-Like Feed
Amazon is introducing "Clips," a TikTok‑style vertical short‑form video feed within the Prime Video mobile app. The feature, first previewed with NBA highlights, now showcases moments from movies and series across the service. Clips appears as a recommendation carousel on the home screen, launching for select U.S. customers on iOS, Android and Fire devices, with a full rollout planned for summer. Users can tap a clip to watch it fullscreen and instantly access options to stream, rent, buy, or add the full title to their watchlist.
Jamaica’s Community Tourism Legacy Inspires a Global Movement for Sustainable Travel and Human Connection
Jamaica’s Community Tourism movement, founded in 1978 by Desmond Henry and Diana McIntyre‑Pike, is gaining recognition as a global blueprint for sustainable, human‑centered travel. The model replaces resort‑centric mass tourism with direct visitor‑community interactions that generate economic growth, preserve culture,...
RZA Gets Tested On His Knowledge Of Random Wu-Tang Clan Affiliates—There’s A Lot
In a recent appearance on The Adam Friedland Show, Wu‑Tang founder RZA was put on the spot to name the collective’s myriad affiliates. While he instantly recognized figures like Remedy and Warcloud, he admitted he couldn’t recall several obscure names...
Could Viagra and Cialis Help Protect Eye Health? New Study Suggests a Link
A new observational study of more than 47,000 men aged 40 and older found that users of phosphodiesterase‑5 (PDE‑5) inhibitors such as Viagra, Cialis and Levitra had a modestly lower incidence of glaucoma signs and open‑angle glaucoma over three years....
Post-Poptimism vs Hyper-Rock
Charli XCX’s new single, which blends electronic synths with a brief guitar riff, amassed over 3 million views in its first twelve hours and entered the YouTube Trending chart at #17. The track’s lyric “the dance floor is dead” mirrors a...
Can I Borrow Your E-Book?: A Brief Discussion of Controlled Digital Lending
Controlled digital lending (CDL) lets libraries scan a physical book and lend the digital copy while maintaining a one‑to‑one owned‑to‑loaned ratio. In 2024 the Second Circuit rejected CDL as a fair‑use defense in Hachette Book Group v. Internet Archive, siding...
Researchers Debunk ‘5-Second Rule’ in Operating Room
Researchers at Duke University Medical Center dropped 213 polyethylene knee and hip liners onto operating‑room floors and found that 34% became contaminated with clinically important pathogens within seconds. Disinfection with 2% chlorhexidine‑alcohol or 10% povidone‑iodine reduced overall contamination to 19%,...
The Scientific Reason Why Black Lures Catch the Most Fish
Black‑colored fishing lures consistently outperform brighter options because they produce a clear silhouette that predators can detect in low‑light or stained water. The article explains that fish prioritize shape and contrast over detailed color patterns, making black a universal advantage...
AP A-Sides: 10 Songs You Need to Hear
AltPress’s AP A‑sides series released its May 8, 2026 playlist, spotlighting ten tracks that span indie, alternative, and emerging‑genre sounds. The curated list includes songs from Chanpan, Dazy, GILT, Hayley Sakkara, hey, nothing, Jawdropped, Midrift, nightlife, Porches, and RIP Magic. Editors sift through hundreds...
15 Best Travel Wraps for All Your Jet-Setting Summer Adventures
Town & Country’s shopping editor Sophie Dweck has compiled a list of 15 premium travel wraps, focusing on cash‑candy cashmere options that transition from airplane blankets to evening shawls. The roundup spotlights brands such as White + Warren, J.Crew, Garnet Hill and...
The BoF Podcast | A Tribute to the Enduring Legacy of Mrs. B
Joan Burstein, affectionately known as Mrs. B, died at 100, leaving a century‑long imprint on fashion retail. She founded Browns on South Molton Street in 1970, turning the boutique into a launchpad for avant‑garde designers such as John Galliano, Rei Kawakubo, Giorgio Armani and...
CROSSBREED Plan to Release Cover of EMF'S "Unbelievable"
Florida industrial‑metal duo Crossbreed announced a June 1 release of their cover of EMF’s 1990s hit “Unbelievable.” The track will lead the band’s first album in 17 years, Radiation Therapy, slated for August 4. The project features award‑winning producer Seven Dunbar and...
We’ve Launched the Most AI‑discovered Longevity Drugs
This is cool. Not sure why you need so much money if you are making drugs faster and cheaper. But it is great - maybe I should be thinking about raising more to scale. At the end of the day,...
Debbie Harry and Pamela Anderson to Play Mother and Daughter in Indie Comedy Maitreya
Indie comedy Maitreya, written by Samuel D. Hunter and directed by Jonathan Krisel, is currently pitching for a distribution deal at Cannes. The film pairs 80‑year‑old Blondie frontwoman Debbie Harry with 58‑year‑old actress Pamela Anderson, casting Harry as Anderson’s mother....
NUNO BETTENCOURT On EXTREME's Upcoming Seventh LP: 'It's A True Rock And Roll Album, And It's Nonstop'
Extreme guitarist Nuno Bettencourt revealed at Brazil's Monsters Of Rock 2026 that the band is finalizing recordings for their seventh studio album, the follow‑up to 2023’s “Six.” The group has narrowed a pool of roughly 20 tracks, aiming for a...
A Make-Your-Own-Adventure Brunch Casserole
Marissa Rothkopf Bates shares a versatile make‑your‑own brunch casserole that can be assembled in minutes and baked as the oven preheats. The dish serves two, but the ingredient list scales up or down, allowing leftovers, assorted cheeses, meats or vegetables...
Funders Must Guide Nonprofits Through Wind‑Downs
We hear a lot about grantmakers sunsetting, but what about when a nonprofit winds down? And what should funders' role be? Former Full Frame Initiative CEO Katya Smyth weighs in. Mike Scutari Reports: https://tinyurl.com/mr2dvyze Related IP Resources: What Do the Terms “Perpetuity” and...
Not Everyone Fits the Narrative
Jessi Harris’s memoir *Down the Rabbit Hole* recounts her three‑decade odyssey from a butch lesbian in the 1960s to a trans man in the 1980s and back to a woman in 2010. The narrative weaves personal trauma, military family instability,...
Latto Reveals She’s Retiring After Her Next Album “Big Mama”
Columbus‑born rapper Latto announced on May 8 via Twitter that her upcoming album "Big Mama," slated for release on May 29, will be her final record before retirement. The declaration has ignited a split reaction, with fans questioning whether the...
Smart Homes Integrated with Biotech Extend Lifespan
A bigger house is not going to give you significantly longer life. But a much smarter house integrated into the advanced biotechnology research and clinical ecosystem will. Very happy to see our chapter with CY Leung published in Springer Nature...
The Groundbreaking Discoveries Historians Are Hiding From You
Michael Button, a fast‑growing YouTube historian, discusses three recent finds that could rewrite human prehistory. A CT‑reconstructed skull from China indicates large‑brained hominins were present a million years ago, far earlier than previously thought. Archaeologists uncovered a wooden structure dated...
Knowing Thinking vs Feeling Cuts Conflict, Boosts Collaboration
Some people make decisions based on logical analysis of objective facts, considering all the known, provable factors important to a given situation and using logic to determine the best course of action. This approach is an indicator of a preference...
Billion-Dollar Ideas Lurk in Free PubMed Data
Martin Shkreli came on MFM a while back and told Shaan and I something interesting: PubMed has 40M+ biomedical papers. It's the government database of every medical innovation ever logged. And it's 100% free. He told us if you sit there and read long...
'Dutton Ranch' Brings 'Yellowstone's' Fan-Favorite Power Couple to South Texas
Paramount+ launches "Dutton Ranch" on May 15, continuing the love story of Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly) and Rip Wheeler (Cole Hauser) as they move from Montana to South Texas. The spin‑off, created by Taylor Sheridan, pivots from the original series’...
How to Manage Your Health Anxiety About Hantavirus
An outbreak of hantavirus on the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius has sickened eight passengers, killing three. WHO officials stress it is not COVID, but the news has sparked widespread health anxiety reminiscent of early 2020. Experts explain that post‑COVID...
Eurovision 2026: Guide
Eurovision 2026 will be staged at Vienna's Wiener Stadthalle, with Finland topping polls as the favorite to win. SBS will air Semi‑Final 1 on 13 May and Semi‑Final 2 on 15 May, followed by the Grand Final on 17 May, all live at 5:00 am AEST. Australian...
Palm Beach Offers Occasional Arts, Not Weekly Cultural Fix
Based on my 30 hours in Palm Beach two months ago, I am now an expert on Palm Beach. So I will point one thing out: the opera and museum there are sufficient arts/culture for most people; if you don't...
Turn Your Standing Desk Into a Dynamic Movement Station
I am totally committed to getting a standing desk. This conversation with Kelly Starrett convinced me. Sitting isn't necessarily bad. Standing (and more movement in general) is good. But desks give you almost no movement options. So how can we create more...
The Most-Canceled Travel Destinations Of 2026 (So Far)
A U.S. News survey released in April found that 65% of Americans say rising travel costs are reshaping their summer itineraries, and 31% have canceled or altered trips. Las Vegas tops the list of most‑canceled destinations at 24%, followed by New York...
Billie Eilish Doc Tops Weekend, Beats ‘
The Billie Ellish documentary, co-directed by James Cameron, earned $2.2 million heading into the weekend as 'The Sheep Detectives' nabbed $1 million in early showings.
Inside Architect Robert A.M. Stern’s Multimillion-Dollar New York City Apartment
Renowned architect Robert A.M. Stern’s personal residence at The Chatham, a 34‑story Lenox Hill tower he designed, is now on the market for $4.5 million. The 1,700‑square‑foot, sixth‑floor condo boasts 11‑foot ceilings, French windows, custom millwork, and an 88‑square‑foot private terrace....
Hinge Upper Back, Not Slide, for True Glute Thrusts
I know I’m singling out _adimalca_ here as sooo many people do this with their hip thrusts. Sliding back on the machine makes it easier. Hinge from the upper back and you’ll feel more glutes, but won’t be able to...
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“Mortal Kombat 2” Introduces Several Classic Video Game Characters — See Who's Joining the Fight
Mortal Kombat 2, the sequel to Simon McQuoid’s 2021 film, adds a roster of classic video‑game fighters, including Johnny Cage (Karl Urban), Kitana (Adeline Rudolph) and Jade (Tati Gabrielle). Returning stars Ludi Lin, Tadanobu Asano, Jessica McNamee and Mehcad Brooks reprise Liu Kang, Raiden, Sonya Blade and Jax. McQuoid...
Some People Can ‘See’ Time, Thanks to This Hidden Superpower—And It’s Quietly Shaping Their Perception
Researchers are shedding new light on time‑space synesthesia, a rare form of synesthesia where days, months, and years are perceived as spatial layouts around the body. Studies estimate that roughly 4% of the global population—over 330 million people—experience some type of...
Teaching Kids Critical Thinking Before AI Shapes Judgment
Monday, I’ll share why a children’s book became a 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. At first, I thought I was writing about kids and AI. 🤖 But I was really writing about something more urgent: How do we 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 in a world...
Feeding a Baby: Endless Loop of Spills and Patience
Baby: I’m hungry Me: okay here’s a bottle Baby: *spits out milk* Me:🚬 Baby: where’s my milk Me: *Goes to feed again* Baby: 😴😴 Me:
The 10 Best Psychological Thriller Books to Read in 2026 (That Will Mess With Your Head)
The blog post presents a roundup of the ten most compelling psychological thriller books to read in 2026, mixing post‑2012 classics with the year’s hottest new releases. It notes that Goodreads catalogues more than 23,000 titles in the category, highlighting...
56 Years Ago Today, The Beatles Released Their Final Album, 'Let It Be'
On May 8, 1970 the Beatles issued Let It Be, their final studio album and companion documentary. The record featured hits such as “Get Back,” “Across the Universe,” and the title track, and was the only Beatles project produced by Phil Spector, whose...
Flea Fits Live Debuts Into Opening Show Of 1st Solo Tour In Chicago
Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea kicked off his first solo tour in Chicago, debuting material from his newly released album Honora. The Nonesuch Records release blends original songs, jazz‑inflected covers, and Flea’s first‑instrument trumpet work, and the opening night...
He Was the Kid Who Couldn't See the Point. Now He Teaches Kids to Find One.
Darrell Trujillo, a former construction worker turned gifted‑and‑talented itinerant teacher in Denver Public Schools, launched a capstone project that turns students in the Montbello neighborhood into community investigators. Using problem‑based learning, students identify local issues such as food insecurity and...
Trench Fertilizer Boosts Onion Layers and Size
I switched up how I grow onions and my yields have improved dramatically In the past, I would just plop onion starts down in rows and let them rip, which is honestly a lazy + great way to do it...you get...
New Electrolyte Stabilizes High‑Voltage Sodium‑Ion Batteries
New electrolyte tech enables stable operation of high-voltage sodium-ion batteries #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/IvQBAb2YER
First-Ever SE100 List of Pioneering Impact Leaders in UK Announced
The Pioneers Post released the 2026 SE100 Index, naming the United Kingdom’s top 100 social enterprises for the first time. The list highlights rising impact metrics, sales growth, and heightened optimism among the sector’s leading pioneers. Alongside the SE100, the...
Greg Mottola Emerges Frontrunner for Deathstroke & Bane Film
EXCLU with AD: The DEATHSTROKE & BANE movie at DC is gaining steam as PEACEMAKER helmer Greg Mottola is the front runner to land the job https://t.co/fyQXvpRe4K
Optimal Exercise‑Fasting Dose Boosts Metabolic Health
Optimal dosage of exercise combined with intermittent fasting for body composition and cardiometabolic health in adults: a systematic review and multilevel meta-analysis https://t.co/JFrFVMpGDq
Growth Requires Discomfort: Test, Adjust, Keep Moving
If nothing feels uncomfortable, you’re probably not improving. Real progress comes from trying something new—even if it’s messy at first. Test, adjust, and keep moving forward. That’s how better actually happens. 🔧 #ContinuousImprovement #GrowthMindset #Leadership https://t.co/B4Lol92BCT
Adam Lambert Previews New Single, Album, 90s‑inspired Sound
For my many Glambert friends: Talked with @adamlambert about his new music... Adam Lambert on New Single ‘Eat U Alive,’ Forthcoming Album ‘Adam,’ and Harking Back to the ’90s for ‘the Sweet Spot in Blending Electronic With Alternative Rock’ (EXCLUSIVE)...
Top Performers Turn Every Conversation Into Immediate Action
Top performers never stop learning. Every conversation is a chance to gain something they can use immediately. Learn it today. Apply it tomorrow. https://t.co/3YnRvgF0lN
Hang Glider Prototype Proves Human‑Glider Fusion Works
Plane Meets Human: The Wild Hang Glider That Actually Works by @IntEngineering #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation https://t.co/Kw7fj3gh4D
Reality Emerges When the Universe Observes Itself
The universe viewed as a self excited circuit, the origin of 'I am a strange loop'. Universe starting small, grows, emerges into observer-participancy, which in turn imparts tangible reality. Wheeler. https://t.co/qTf56IzE34