Fashion Figure Jordan Roth Wows in Collage at the Venice Biennale
Jordan Roth, the American multi‑disciplinary artist who debuted a “living sculpture” at the Met Gala, staged a striking performance at the Venice Biennale on May 7. The work, presented at Palazzo dei Fiori in collaboration with Performance Space New York’s Visionaries Circle, involved tearing apart vinyl prints of 16th‑century painter Irene di Spilimbergo and re‑creating them as dynamic collages set to classical music. The event attracted top art figures, including Whitney Museum director Scott Rothkopf and dealer Kristin Hjellegjerde, underscoring its cultural cachet.
Up to Half the Bird Species Using the African-Eurasian Flyway Are Declining
BirdLife Africa reports that 40‑50% of species using the African‑Eurasian flyway are in decline, with long‑distance Palearctic migrants falling over 30% in the past three decades. Habitat loss, accelerating climate change, and collisions with power lines and wind turbines are...
Creating Year Round Outdoor Comfort in Connecticut Communities
Connecticut homeowners are turning to engineered outdoor upgrades to make patios usable year‑round. Retractable side screens create a wind‑blocked microclimate, while integrated infrared heating delivers direct warmth without the bulk of traditional heaters. Shade systems also protect interior spaces from...
Oasis Documentary Hits IMAX Sept 11, Streams on Disney+
🚨🎸Oasis documentary coming Sept. 11 in IMAX and theaters. Streaming on Disney+ later this year. Cannot wait to experience Live ‘25 again. Should make for great home theater demo material.
Can Existing Flu Shots Help Protect Against Bird Flu?
Researchers from National Taiwan University and the University of South Florida analyzed 35 ferret studies spanning two decades and found that seasonal influenza vaccines containing the neuraminidase N1 protein reduced H5N1‑related mortality by roughly 73%. By contrast, vaccines without N1...
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(jpeg)/missedantidepressantdose-56608b995f9b583386b7de2b.jpg)
What Happens If You Miss One Dose of Antidepressants?
Missing a single antidepressant dose can provoke mild, short‑term discontinuation symptoms such as nausea, dizziness, or flu‑like aches. The reaction, known as antidepressant discontinuation syndrome (ADS), varies by drug half‑life; short‑acting agents like Effexor or Paxil trigger symptoms more readily....
What Are the Early Signs of a Man Who Will Exploit Me Later? Feminist Advice (Paid Subscriber Bonus)
A reader asks for concrete guidance on spotting early warning signs of a partner who may become exploitative, especially before moving in or having children. The author emphasizes the need for proactive conversations about household labor, finances, and respect for...
The “Goldilocks” Choice: Why Older Adults Are Turning to Cannabis
A new University of Utah and Colorado study finds adults over 60 are the fastest‑growing cannabis consumers in the U.S., driven primarily by a desire for better quality of life rather than a psychoactive high. Participants cite chronic pain, insomnia...
What I Learned About Time 🕰️
In this episode, host Jeremy Kaplan chats with time‑management expert Laura Vanderkam about her new book *Big Time*, which reframes time as abundant rather than scarce. Vanderkam introduces the "three‑ring circus" metaphor—career, relationships, and self—to help listeners orchestrate complex lives...
Wisconsin Unveils Statewide Mental‑Health Action Plan Emphasizing Telehealth and 988 Lifeline
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers’ Interagency Council on Mental Health released a statewide action plan that calls for expanded telehealth, continued funding for the 988 crisis line, and new policies for underserved populations. The plan draws on input from more than...
Indian Tourists Shift to Luxury Stays, 5‑Star Bookings Surge 108% This Summer
Cleartrip’s latest summer report reveals Indian travellers are abandoning budget trips for luxury accommodations, with 5‑star hotel bookings jumping 108.2%. The surge is driven by family travel, female solo explorers and a growing appetite for curated experiences across Tier‑2 and...
Brahma Kumaris Yogi Gopi Patel Calls Over‑Stressed Filipinos to Embrace Vulnerability
Senior Raja Yoga teacher Gopi Patel of the Brahma Kumaris arrived in the Philippines to host two public talks and a national retreat, urging anyone who has been “strong for too long” to let go of the burden of relentless...
Volcanic Plume Cuts Methane by 900 Mg Daily, Study Shows Natural Climate Feedback
Scientists led by Dr. Maarten van Herpen reported that the 2022 Hunga Tonga‑Hunga Ha'apai eruption removed roughly 900 megagrams of methane each day, a rate comparable to emissions from two million cows. Satellite data showed a persistent formaldehyde cloud, evidence of...
Deep Dive: Norco Sight VLT CX
Norco’s new Sight VLT CX electric mountain bike was dissected in Blister’s Deep Dive, which pits it against the Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay, Santa Cruz Vala, Specialized Levo 4, Cannondale Moterra SL, Cannondale Moterra and Pivot Shuttle AMP’d. The review...
Experts Link Hobbies to Purpose‑Driven Life, Citing New Research
University College London researchers report that cultivating a hobby is a key driver of purpose and well‑being. While nearly nine in ten Americans claim to have a hobby, the average person spends less than five hours a week on it,...
New Review Finds Most Brain‑Boosting Supplements Lack Strong Evidence, Creatine Leads the Pack
A September 2025 narrative review and a February 2026 systematic review conclude that the majority of brain‑boosting supplements have limited scientific support, with creatine emerging as the only compound with consistent cognitive benefits. The findings reinforce the superiority of whole‑food...
Karolinska Study Finds Daily Peanut Exposure Safely Treats 82% of Toddler Allergies
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet reported that 82% of toddlers who received daily oral peanut immunotherapy could safely eat three and a half peanuts after three years, compared with just 12% in a control group. The three‑year study of 75 children...
Hōkūle‘a Sets Sail for Taiwan in 2027, Marking Its 50th Anniversary
The Polynesian Voyaging Society announced that the iconic double‑hull canoe Hōkūle‘a will embark on a 2027 voyage to Taiwan, coinciding with the vessel’s 50th anniversary. The expedition honors the original 1976 Tahiti crossing and highlights a new partnership with Taiwan’s...
Psychologist Says Parents Should Keep Newborn Separate During First Sibling Meet‑and‑Greet
Children’s psychologist Dr Becky, founder of Good Inside, told the Two Parents & A Podcast that the biggest mistake parents make is letting a newborn sit in the same room as the older child during their first introduction. She recommends...
Range Rover SV Ultra Debuts as Flagship Luxury SUV with Electrostatic Audio
Range Rover introduced the SV Ultra, its most advanced luxury SUV, priced at roughly $300,000. The model showcases a new ultrafabric interior, exclusive Titan Silver paint and a pioneering electrostatic audio system, signaling a shift toward sustainable luxury tech.
Shania Twain to Host ACM Awards as New Album Looms
Shania Twain, the 60‑year‑old country superstar, will serve as host of the Academy of Country Music Awards on May 17 in Las Vegas. The gig comes as she prepares to release a new album she describes as “a story all...
Malaysian IT Engineer Diagnosed with ADHD at 40 After Three Kids Tested Positive
Ahmed Faidzal Abdul Rashid, a 41‑year‑old IT engineer, was diagnosed with ADHD at age 40 after three of his four children received the same diagnosis. His story highlights the hidden prevalence of adult ADHD in Malaysia and the need for...
GKIDS to Release Hong Kong Record‑Breaker ‘Another World’ in U.S. June 5
GKIDS announced that the Hong Kong‑record‑breaking animated feature Another World will open in North American theaters on June 5. The dark‑fantasy film, directed by Tommy Ng Kai Chung, was the highest‑grossing Hong Kong animated movie of 2025 and a Golden Horse...
Add Full‑Range Hip Flexor Work for Better Performance
What are we naming this exercise? I find that a lot of athletes lack hip flexor work in the correct range of motion. Try this exercise for 2-4 sets x 6-8 reps and progress to the loaded version and/or hands above...
Designer Emily Moorcroft Deploys AI for First Self‑Watering Super Garden
Emily Moorcroft, a former London police detective turned garden designer, used artificial intelligence to create a self‑watering garden for caregiver Maria and her 12‑year‑old son Bear on RTÉ’s Super Garden. The AI‑generated irrigation system promises low‑maintenance, accessible outdoor space and...
Liberia Finance Advisor Urges Monrovia Youth to Stay Focused and Goal‑Driven
Finance Ministry and Development Planning Advisor Alexander N. Cuffy addressed students at Innovation Preparatory International Academic School on May 5, 2026, urging them to adopt disciplined, goal‑oriented mindsets. He warned against distractions and emphasized preparation as the key to future...
Founder’s One‑Rule Discipline Turns Him Into Elite Triathlete, Showcasing Peak Human Potential
Ken Rideout, co‑founder of RIDEOUT Sports & Entertainment and former Wall Street trader, adopted a no‑negotiation rule that propelled him to elite triathlon status and made him one of the fastest marathoners over 50. His story illustrates how disciplined self‑transformation...
Sun Siyam Vilu Reef Launches Tech‑Free Wellness Week with Guided Meditation
Sun Siyam Vilu Reef will host a seven‑day wellness program from June 15‑22, 2026, led by fitness expert Ilaria Offito. The itinerary blends sunrise yoga, breathwork and guided meditation in a technology‑free setting, reflecting rising demand for immersive mindfulness experiences...
Ngon Vietnamese Kitchen to Open New York City Location Summer 2026
Ngon Vietnamese Kitchen, the Dallas Bib Gourmand restaurant owned by Carol Nguyen, announced it will open a new location in New York City in summer 2026. The expansion follows two consecutive Bib Gourmand awards and a surge in demand that...
Creatine Boosts Exercise Performance by Up to 10%, Study Finds
A peer‑reviewed study in the journal *Nutrients* confirms that creatine monohydrate can increase strength, power and high‑intensity exercise performance by 5‑10%. The findings reinforce creatine’s status as a cornerstone supplement while highlighting safety considerations for certain users.
Safety Debate Heats Up Over Stem Cell Longevity Treatments
Leading researchers and clinic founders are confronting the safety of stem‑cell therapies marketed for longevity, with experts warning that not all products are genuine stem cells and that regulatory oversight remains limited. The debate underscores a booming market driven by...
Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame and Rhino Records to Put on Grateful Dead Tribute Night Honoring 6/11/76 at Boston...
The Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame, partnering with Rhino Records, will host a Grateful Dead 50th‑anniversary tribute on June 11 at Boston’s historic Boch Center Wang Theatre Grand Lobby. The event commemorates the band’s iconic 6/11/76 Boston Music Hall...
Essential Reading List for New Head of Legal Ops
Three books I'd buy for any new Head of Legal Ops: — The Fearless Organization (Edmondson) — Right Kind of Wrong (Edmondson again, sorry, she earned it) — The Memo (Minda Harts) No affiliate links. Just the bookshelf I wish I'd inherited.
Chanel to Unveil Métiers D’Art 2027 Collection in Rome on Dec. 2
Chanel confirmed that its Métiers d’Art 2027 collection will be presented in Rome on Dec. 2 by creative director Matthieu Blazy. The show underscores the luxury house’s long‑standing connection to Italy and signals the creative direction for the upcoming pre‑fall season.
‘In Minor Keys’ Opens 61st Venice Biennale Amid Mourning and Controversy
The 61st Venice Biennale’s main exhibition, ‘In Minor Keys’, opened on May 7, 2026, featuring 110 artists and a curatorial framework left by the late Koyo Kouoh. The show’s meditative tone coexists with a jury resignation and protests over awards...
Iain Reid and Filmmaker Ellie Foumbi to Co‑Write Philosophical Horror Novel
Canada Reads‑shortlisted author Iain Reid is co‑authoring a new philosophical horror novel, A New Kind of Clean, with filmmaker Ellie Foumbi. The book arrives on Oct. 6, 2026, and marks a rare cross‑media partnership that began as a screenplay before...
70‑Year‑Old Saves 10+ Hours Weekly Using AI
I reclaimed 10+ hours a week using AI. At age 70. With zero technical background. Now I help other business owners do the same—inside a mastermind of leaders who are actually implementing. A handful of spots remain. https://t.co/B3ac1JrQNc
ADAM D. Tells Metal Injection Why His Project With Ex-KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Vocalist HOWARD JONES Is Delayed
Founding Killswitch Engage guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz revealed that his Burn Eternal collaboration with former Killswitch frontman Howard Jones is delayed despite the album being fully mixed, mastered and vinyl‑ready. The holdup stems from negotiations with record labels as the industry’s revenue models shift away...
Sorry, Jeans—Cool Girls in London Are Ditching Their Denim for This Casual Trouser Trend Instead
London’s fashion scene is swapping denim for striped trousers as the defining summer 2026 casual‑wear piece. The trend leans on relaxed Y2K‑inspired aesthetics, with fabrics ranging from breezy linen to lightweight cotton and even crochet. Major retailers such as Topshop,...
From Rule of Thumb to Mechanistic Formula: An AI-Assisted Model for Shuttle Run Distance Correction in HIIT
Researchers led by Martin Buchheit have unveiled an AI‑assisted, mechanistic formula that corrects shuttle‑run distances in high‑intensity interval training (HIIT). The model replaces traditional rule‑of‑thumb adjustments with a data‑driven approach that accounts for biomechanics, fatigue dynamics, and environmental variables. Validation...
Mesoscale Carbon Fiber Lattice Development Attains Aluminum-Level Performance at 1/100 the Weight
Seoul National University researchers unveiled a mesoscale carbon‑fiber lattice that delivers aluminum‑level strength‑to‑weight performance while weighing just 1 % of aluminum. Using a 3D node‑winding technique, the continuous‑fiber lattice eliminates traditional layer interfaces, achieving compressive strengths of 10‑30 MPa. A drone prototype...
4 Music Videos Inspired by Bob Dylan’s Groundbreaking ‘Subterranean Homesick Blues’ Visual Art, Filmed on This Day in 1965
On May 8, 1965 Bob Dylan and filmmaker D.A. Pennebaker filmed Dylan holding cue cards for “Subterranean Homesick Blues,” a scene that pre‑dated the modern music video. The iconic alley‑way clip has been repeatedly referenced, inspiring at least four distinct videos across genres....
New Electrolyte Tech Enables Stable Operation of High-Voltage Sodium-Ion Batteries
U.S. researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have engineered a meta‑weakly solvating electrolyte that stabilizes high‑voltage sodium‑ion batteries. By weakening the sodium‑solvent interaction, the electrolyte speeds ion transport and suppresses harmful side reactions at the electrode interface. Full cells using...
Di Nalli Construction Pushes Bespoke Luxury Housing in Los Angeles
Founder Farbod Phil Rezvani’s Di Nalli Construction unveiled a portfolio of 220 luxury apartment units across five active projects in Los Angeles, championing a fully integrated, custom‑built approach that rejects volume‑driven development. The strategy highlights a growing consumer appetite for...
Mary Berry Says You’ve Ruined Scones for Years by Skipping This 10‑second Step Right After Baking Them
Mary Berry reveals that the secret to consistently moist scones lies not in the batter but in a 10‑second post‑bake step. After removing the scones from the oven, she immediately covers them on a wire rack with a clean tea...
Out Today: 6LACK Brings Young Thug Into His World on “Ashin’ the Blunt”
6LACK and Young Thug released the single “Ashin’ the Blunt” today, accompanied by a visual, as a preview for 6LACK’s upcoming album Love Is The New Gangsta, slated for May 22 via LVRN and Interscope. Produced by veteran beat‑makers Oz and Reske,...
New Model Shows El Niño Matching 1998
With the new NMME model update, even the more conservative relative Oceanic Nino Index metric now has us roughly tied with 1998 and 2026 El Nino events: https://t.co/DqXtEIMsQ8 https://t.co/FZYRTW74iw
American Airlines Hack Saves 8‑minute Terminal Sprint
I Had Just 8 Minutes To Change Terminals In Dallas — The American Airlines Trick That Got Me Home - View from the Wing https://t.co/aRMLVSQtCR
How a Volcanic Eruption Helped Unleash the Black Death in Europe in 1347
Researchers from Cambridge and the Leibniz Institute link a series of volcanic eruptions around 1345 to a three‑year cooling episode that devastated Mediterranean harvests. The resulting grain shortages pushed Italian city‑states to import wheat from the Black Sea, unintentionally moving...
FDA Sets 2027 PDUFA Date for Taletrectinib in ROS1‑Positive Lung Cancer
The FDA has accepted Nuvation Bio’s supplemental new drug application for taletrectinib in ROS1‑positive non‑small cell lung cancer and scheduled a PDUFA decision for Jan. 4, 2027. The filing adds 10 months of phase‑2 data showing high response rates and durable disease...