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Watermelon Pictures released the first teaser for "The Six Billion Dollar Man," a documentary chronicling Julian Assange’s legal battle and the broader fight for press freedom. Directed by veteran filmmaker Eugene Jarecki, the film incorporates never‑before‑seen WikiLeaks material, CCTV footage, and archival content, and it previously won the L’Œil d’or Grand Prize at Cannes 2025. After screenings at Cannes and DOC NYC, the documentary is set for a limited U.S. theatrical launch in summer 2026. The teaser underscores the high‑stakes nature of Assange’s extradition case and its implications for journalists worldwide.
Coverings 2026 unveiled its Top 10 Tile Trends on National Tile Day, previewing the designs that will dominate the March 30‑April 2 Las Vegas expo. The trends were curated by leading sponsors and international tile associations, reflecting global market preferences. A dedicated “Global Tile Trends”...
When you go to South America, you can stay in a literal palace that was turned into a 5-star hotel *for free* Here’s what I mean, and why you need to hurry up and book now.
A running injury doesn’t automatically mean the runner is “overtrained”. We need to separate mechanical and metabolic stress. A truly overtrained runner will see fatigue and a decline in performance b/c their entire body is overloaded physiologically. You can end...
Alex Gerlis has released the paperback of *The Second Traitor*, the second installment in his World War II espionage series featuring British agent Charles Cooper hunting the Soviet mole Archie. The novel intertwines the fictional chase with the real‑world threat of...
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Anakeesta in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, is debuting a Nighttime Firefly Experience that recreates the Great Smoky Mountains’ rare synchronous firefly display year‑round using choreographed lights and sound. The natural phenomenon, which occurs for only two weeks each May‑June, draws thousands of...
Dutch research institute TNO has spun off Perovion Technologies to industrialise lightweight, flexible perovskite solar cells. The company aims to construct the first roll‑to‑roll perovskite manufacturing line in the Netherlands by 2030, targeting applications where glass panels are impractical. A...
Tamil star Suriya’s upcoming action drama Karuppu, slated for a 2026 release, is budgeted at roughly 130 crore rupees, making it his second‑most expensive project after Kanguva. To break even, the film must generate at least 130 crore net in India, and...
Actually yes. The placenta has been used in medicine for over 100 years. The amniotic membrane is used in eye surgery for corneal reconstruction. It's used as a graft for burn treatment and wound healing. It's used in dental and orthopedic...
The Robert Rauschenberg Foundation announced the winners of its one‑time Centennial Award, a $100,000 unrestricted prize celebrating the artist’s hundredth birthday. The awardees—Senga Nengudi (art), David Thomson (performance), Chandra McCormick and Keith Calhoun (photography), and Patricia Spears Jones (writing)—represent a cross‑disciplinary cohort focused on Black experience...
The post contrasts two life paths: immediate, easy pleasures versus deliberate, effort‑driven growth. It argues that short‑term comforts—scrolling, comfort, distraction—offer fleeting satisfaction, while growth requires patience, discipline, and repeated small choices. Over time, these disciplined actions build resilience, skills, and...
The post argues that regular walking—especially a dedicated daily walk—delivers outsized health, longevity, and mental benefits. Research cited shows 7,000‑10,000 steps a day cut premature‑death risk, while 12,000 steps can reduce mortality by up to 55 %. Speed matters: brisk cadence...
The 16th Gwangju Biennale, running September 5‑November 15, 2026, is titled “You Must Change Your Life,” echoing the final line of Rainer Maria Rilke’s poem “Archaic Torso of Apollo.” Artistic director Ho Tzu Nyen frames the theme around “change” and “practice,” exploring...
The article introduces Empowered Productivity, a workflow‑management program that reframes productivity around attention management rather than traditional time‑boxing. It argues that professionals can regain control over their workload, work‑life balance, and interruptions by challenging the unconscious stories that label them...
Firstborn children tend to get slightly higher grades than their younger siblings. The gap is small, but probably comes down to: - More one-on-one time with parents early on - Teaching younger siblings (reinforces learning)
The Sahitya Akademi announced its 2025 literary awards on March 16, 2026, covering works in all 24 recognized Indian languages after a three‑month pause prompted by a Union Ministry of Culture directive. Winners include former diplomat Navtej Sarna for English...
Tamil writer and essayist S. Tamilselvan received the 2025 Sahitya Akademi award in the literary‑criticism category for his book Tamizh Sirugathaiyin Thadangal, a comprehensive history of Tamil short stories. The announcement, originally slated for December 2025, was postponed three months amid claims that the Akademi’s...
Neck Pain | 3 Exercises These 3 exercises focus on improving neck mobility and strengthening the muscles surrounding your neck, especially the deep neck flexors. Strengthening these muscles helps support the cervical spine, improve head alignment, and reduce the strain that...
The post emphasizes that maintaining consistency during emotional upheavals requires a deliberate decision to keep moving forward. It distinguishes this form of consistency from ordinary discipline, noting that motivation may be absent and simple tasks feel heavier. By taking small,...
Curator and educator Toleen Touq has been appointed to lead the twentieth edition of Montreal’s MOMENTA Biennale, scheduled for 2027. The biennale, titled “The Long Now,” will explore the fractured logics of time by interrogating the concept of the present....
Coco Wolf was chosen to outfit the exterior spaces of Oceanus, a luxury villa on Mustique, with a fully bespoke collection that mirrors the interior aesthetic while withstanding the island’s harsh climate. Each piece is handcrafted in Britain from responsibly...
The new Huberman Lab episode is out: Science-Based Meditation Tools to Improve Your Brain & Health | Dr. Richard Davidson 0:00 Richard "Richie" Davidson 3:33 States of Mind vs Traits 9:06 Wakeful Brain Activity vs Deep Sleep 11:55 Sponsors: David & Eight Sleep 14:31 Brain...
Egana Djabbarova’s autobiographical novel *My Dreadful Body*—translated from Russian by Lisa C. Hayden—examines how an Azerbaijani‑Russian woman’s body becomes a canvas for cultural expectations, gendered silence, and a debilitating dystonia. Structured around eleven body parts, the memoir juxtaposes inherited symbols—eyebrows,...
UnitedHealthcare announced a nationwide rollout of its Doula Support program for employer‑sponsored health plans, potentially reaching 7.2 million members by January 1, 2027. The benefit gives members the option to engage doulas in‑person or virtually throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. UnitedHealthcare estimates its...
Clover Records, a Tokyo cassette label founded by Masato Saito in 1995, has become a cult indie‑pop touchstone. After a 2022 remaster of 800 Cherries drew TikTok buzz and a Tyler, The Creator endorsement, the label’s obscure releases surged in global...
I can only promise you one thing… One day they'll pretend they believed in you the whole time.
Phenibut, a GABA‑analogue originally developed in Russia, is marketed as a nootropic for anxiety, stress relief, and sleep enhancement. The compound crosses the blood‑brain barrier, raising GABA levels and producing calm focus, but it also carries risks of tolerance, dependence,...
The article uncovers a vibrant, overlooked underground rap scene stretching from Seattle to Portland, tracing its roots to the Great Migration and early funk influences. It highlights pioneering collectives such as Shabazz Palaces and Black Constellation, and showcases contemporary artists...
L3Harris Technologies commemorated Robert Goddard’s 100‑year rocket milestone by accelerating next‑generation propulsion, including 3D‑printed RS‑25 engines, advanced electric thrusters, and nuclear thermal concepts. The company is hot‑fire testing new RS‑25 units that cut production costs by 30 percent while delivering...
CIEMAT has launched a large‑area multispectral solar simulator designed for precise electrical characterization of full‑size photovoltaic modules. The system delivers better than 0.4% spatial irradiance uniformity, 500 ms LED illumination pulses and dynamic I‑V acquisition, enabling single‑pulse testing of high‑capacitance modules....
Nick Lee completed the self-supported Cape Cod Traverse on March 15, 2026 in 11 hours, 6 minutes and 54 seconds. Starting under the Sagamore Bridge, he traversed a mix of sidewalks, the Cape Cod Rail Trail, Route 6 and coastal roads,...
The central limit theorem (CLT) explains why bell‑shaped normal distributions appear in everything from rainfall measurements to SAT scores. Originating with Abraham de Moivre’s 18th‑century gambling calculations, the theorem was formalized by Pierre‑Simon Laplace and now underpins modern statistical inference. By...
Barry Can’t Swim returns to the Late Night Tales series with his first mix in five years, delivering a 20‑track journey that weaves ambient piano, Moroccan jazz, IDM, and ethereal new wave. The compilation showcases exclusive cuts, including his own “Chala (My...
The LHCb Collaboration announced the observation of a new baryon made of two charm quarks and one down quark, a particle whose mass is about four times that of a proton. The discovery, presented at the Moriond conference, achieved a...
Swedish hypercar specialist Koenigsegg Automotive AB is weighing an initial public offering, according to Bloomberg. The company, which converted to a public limited company last year, sold a 6% stake to Chieftain Capital for $58 million in 2024. CEO Halldora von Koenigsegg...
Netflix has launched the new Indian series "Hello Bachhon" starring Viineet Kumar Siingh, drawing immediate attention from the Bollywood community. More than ten high‑profile actors, including Rajkummar Rao, Manoj Bajpayee and Randeep Hooda, publicly praised the show on social media....
Ulrike Ottinger’s long‑gestating film *The Blood Countess* finally premiered at the Luxembourg Film Festival after a script first drafted in 1998 and years of financing hurdles. The movie stars Isabelle Huppert as the vampiric Elizabeth Báthory, with an expanded rebel character and...
Robert Arthur Jr., an award‑winning radio and TV writer, launched the Three Investigators mystery series in 1964, penning ten novels before his 1969 death. The books stood out for sophisticated prose, relatable protagonists, and a blend of supernatural intrigue with...
I want to tweet about how it was really A24 that actually screwed up the Marty Supreme Oscar campaign and not Timothee himself and his attitude, but I don't want to ruffle feathers and get in trouble. But uh guys...
For me, getting out in nature & running or wandering is a direct portal to a childlike time & place of play & wonder. It's literal magic.
“It is a fault to wish to be understood before we have made ourselves clear to ourselves.” — Simone Weil
Opinions or Facts in Textbooks 💥 See full video here: https://t.co/VXWXNHRiyO #abiogenesis #chemistry #education https://t.co/lKzo8AldPs
The Progress MS-31 cargo ship undocked from the ISS Poisk module at about 1324:12 UTC Mar 16
Another detail regarding Oscar wins which reiterates a point about PR strategy. Why did Netflix win so many Oscars? Because it's easy for everyone/anyone to watch their films. Not screening enough / gatekeeping screener access leads to failure nowadays. It's...
Just weeks ago we didn't know that mutant clones of our aged blood stem cells could be linked to expansion of an aortic aneurysm. No less how. And so much more https://t.co/YuEmJPkdg2 https://t.co/qQq2dgAfWf
Sinners and One Battle After Another not even in my top 5 movies last year. Oscars are starting to look like they're stuck in a self-confirming bubble. Both too melodramatic.
RIP Paul Ehrlich who made a string of famously apocalyptic predictions in the 1960s and 70s (mass starvation, etc). In 1980, Ehrlich bet Julian Simon that five key metals would rise in price. They didn't. https://t.co/xxFt2N6ptJ
Arrived in our vacation rental home and my 14 year-old daughter keeps questioning why some closets are locked. 14: That’s sus. What if the owners are just in there listening to us?
Sarepta tests new Elevidys safeguards; Sana advances diabetes cell therapy https://t.co/hkixuANCCV $SRPT $SANA $INO $BAYRY #biotech
A Monday morning question for you: What do I need to let go of this year to create space for what I really want?
