Farah: From a Dodge Charger to a Genesis GV60, My Quest for the Every-Person's Bentley
Matt Farah argues Bentley remains the benchmark for performance, quality and refinement, but its six‑figure price tags keep it out of reach for most buyers. He tests two more affordable alternatives—a 2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack Coupe priced around $60,000 and a Genesis GV60 electric crossover at roughly $74,000. While the Charger offers raw power and spaciousness, its heavy chassis and noisy exhaust fall short of Bentley’s composure. The GV60, however, impresses with a plush cabin, quick EV acceleration and a driving feel that most closely mimics a Bentley for a fraction of the cost.
5 Lessons Superhero Movies Need to Learn From the Video Game Movie Boom
2026 has become a breakout year for video‑game adaptations, with titles like *Super Mario Galaxy*, *Mortal Kombat II* and the indie surprise *Iron Lung* delivering strong box‑office results. At the same time, superhero franchises such as Marvel’s *Avengers: Doomsday* and DC’s *Daredevil:...
William Shatner & Neil deGrasse Tyson Think ‘The Universe Is Absurd’
In this episode of KCRW's The Business, host Kim Masters chats with William Shatner and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson about their joint live show, "The Universe Is Absurd," which blends science fact with science‑fiction humor. They recount how the partnership...
New Special Issue of TMRB
The IEEE Transactions on Medical Robotics and Bionics (T‑MRB) has issued a special edition tied to the 13th CRAS conference and the upcoming ICORR 2025, spotlighting the latest surgical‑robotics research presented in Odense, Denmark. The in‑person CRAS 2024 event featured...
T&C Culture Watch: A New Floral Exhibit Opens at the New York Botanical Garden
Town & Country highlights a new exhibition at the New York Botanical Garden that revives the 1960s “flower power” ethos, originally coined by poet Allen Ginsberg. The show pairs the era’s psychedelic spirit with a curated selection of high‑end accessories, including...
Heart, Kidney, Metabolic Issues Raise Cancer Risk 30%
Heart, Kidney, Metabolic Disease Linked to 30% Higher Cancer Risk As a medical school professor, I teach cardiovascular and cancer medicine as separate silos. A new study of 1.4 million adults says we have to stop. Circulation: Population Health and Outcomes, April...
Frank Stella’s Personal Collection of Navajo Textiles Goes on View for the First Time
Renowned minimalist Frank Stella’s personal collection of 55 Navajo textiles is being exhibited for the first time. The works, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century and valued at $6,500 to $25,000 each, will debut at Arader Galleries...
Cinema Pros Call On European Union To Maintain Support Of Film Industry
More than 4,700 cinema professionals signed an open letter urging the European Union to “future‑proof” its 35‑year MEDIA programme, warning that the proposed AgoraEU mega‑programme could merge culture, media and civil‑society funding and dilute film support. The petition, backed by...
AnOther Loves: A Space-Age Oddity Boot
Loewe, the historic Spanish leather house now worth billions of euros, has unveiled its first collection under creative directors Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough. The centerpiece is the Emily aqua bootie, a single‑piece PVC shoe that reimagines the classic Wellington with...
The Last Dinner Party Unleash Long-Awaited Fan Favourite ‘Big Dog’
British art‑pop band The Last Dinner Party released "Big Dog", a dark art‑pop single co‑produced with Animesh Raval, alongside spoken‑word intro "Come All You Beasts". The track, a longtime live favorite, showcases a more experimental left‑field sound reminiscent of PJ...
Ancient Settlement Older Than THE PYRAMIDS Just Changed North American History
Archaeologists working with Sturgeon Lake First Nation uncovered a permanent Indigenous settlement near Sturgeon Lake, Saskatchewan, dating to roughly 11,000 years ago—over 6,000 years older than Egypt’s Great Pyramid. The site, called Âsowanânihk, yielded stone tools, fire pits, and remains...
Saul Williams : Martyr Loser King
In this episode, poet‑musician‑filmmaker Saul Williams discusses his transmedia Afrofuturist universe that spans the graphic novel Martyr Loser King, the film Neptune Frost, several albums, poetry collections, and a dance performance. He explains how a chance observation of Senegalese kids using traditional talking drums alongside modern...
People with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder Have Higher Rates of Suicidal Thinking, Planning and Attempts
A systematic review of 18 studies covering over 2 million menstruating individuals found that people with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) experience markedly higher rates of suicidal thoughts, planning, and attempts than those without the condition. Reported prevalence varied widely, from 0.011 %...
Chinese Health Authority Says No Need to Worry About Latest Hantavirus Outbreak
China’s Centre for Disease Control and Prevention announced that no human infections have been recorded from the Andes‑origin hantavirus linked to the recent outbreak on the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius. The virus, primarily carried by rodents, rarely spreads between...
France Passes Historic Law for Restituting Colonial-Era Art, American Folk Art Museum Workers Protest, and More: Morning Links for May...
France’s Parliament unanimously approved a landmark law that creates a single framework for returning artworks looted between 1815 and 1972, ending the need for item‑by‑item legislation. The measure establishes two expert committees—one French, one from the claimant country—to assess restitution...
Dublin’s Really Good Time Announce Debut Album ‘Affirmations’ and Gritty New Single
Irish trio Really Good Time announced their debut album, Affirmations, slated for an August 7 release, accompanied by the new single “Do It.” The track showcases motorik‑driven guitars and a relentless rhythm section while lampooning Ireland’s housing crisis and the pressures of...
Complete Rest Costs More Than You Think
The cost of complete rest is not zero. It is measurable, it compounds, and it is almost always worse than people expect. Injured? Have you stopped everything? Did you need to? Did you ask? We decondition so rapidly......
Multiple Man-Made 'Forever Chemicals' Found in 98.5% of People Tested
A new study of 10,566 U.S. blood samples found that 98.5 % of participants carry multiple PFAS “forever chemicals,” making it the largest biomonitoring effort of its kind. PFAS, used in countless consumer products, resist degradation and accumulate in the body,...
Magnetic Fluid Cuts 93% Microplastics, Startup Scales
From school project to startup 🌊🔬 In 2019, Fionn Ferreira invented a magnetic fluid that removes 93% of microplastics from water 💡 Now he's scaling his innovation through Fionn & Co. to tackle global wastewater. Science that sticks. Literally. 🧲 🖼️ InterestingEngineering #Microplastics #ClimateTech...
Star Wars Has to Deliver a Proper Movie with The Mandalorian and Grogu – Otherwise the Franchise Is Dead
Disney is preparing its first Star Wars theatrical release in more than six years, a feature film starring Jon Favreau’s Mandalorian and the fan‑favorite Grogu. The movie must convince audiences who haven’t followed the TV series that the saga can still...
Women Don’t Need More Clarity. They Need Momentum.
In a recent blog post, Marilynn explains that women navigating career transitions often have clarity but lack the momentum to act. After hosting two workshops, she discovered that actionable support, not more reflection, drives progress. She is building an ecosystem...
Third Edition Muscle Hypertrophy Textbook Now Open for Preorder
Super excited to share that the 3rd edition of my textbook, "Science and Development of Muscle Hypertrophy," is now available for preorder on Amazon. This revision has been several years in the making, reflecting the substantial body of new...
UK Renters Fed up with 'Shoebox' Bedrooms? This Simple Reset Makes Tiny Rooms Feel Bigger on Any Budget
UK renters are increasingly frustrated by cramped, "shoebox" bedrooms that lack space for basic furniture and storage. Designers recommend a renter‑friendly reset that focuses on decluttering, vertical storage, strategic lighting, and portable furniture with hidden compartments. Simple changes such as...
'The Devil Wears Prada'- And Carries Alameda Turquesa Handbags
Portuguese label Alameda Turquesa, founded by sisters Ana and Carolina Santos, secured product placement in the upcoming film "The Devil Wears Prada 2," with its handbags and mules appearing on screen. The brand's shoes were so popular that Meryl Streep and...
Principles of Overlanding 12V Fridges: Choosing the Right Size and Power for Real-World Travel
In the latest Overland Journal Podcast, hosts Scott Brady and Matt Scott advise overland travelers to select the smallest 12‑volt fridge that meets their needs—typically 25‑35 L for solo or duo trips and 45‑55 L for small families—to avoid excess weight and...
Trashy Boy (2022) by Zheng Yifei CathayPlay Film Review
"Trashy Boy" is a Chinese indie documentary that tracks 20‑year‑old Zhang Haichao, nicknamed Big Sponge, a high‑school dropout battling obesity and chasing rap fame in the remote Gansu province. Director Zheng Yifei captures Haichao’s daily life, strained father‑son relationship, and...
Blair Underwood on Honoring His Mother, Creating a Legacy, and How He Feels About AI
Actor Blair Underwood has released a new memoir, "A Soldier's Wife: My Mother, the Marvelous Mrs. Marilyn A. Underwood," honoring his mother. The book draws from Marilyn Underwood’s diaries and writings and was co‑written with Ylonda Gault. Underwood and his...
The Last Dinner Party Unleash Fan Favourite “Big Dog”
The Last Dinner Party released “Big Dog,” a dark art‑pop single co‑produced with Animesh Raval, marking the band’s first production credit. Accompanying the track is a spoken‑word intro, “Come All You Beasts,” which deepens the song’s folkloric narrative. The group...
Is Your Baby's Name Already Costing Them Job Interviews? Scientists Reveal 36 to Avoid
A 2025 study in Acta Psychologica shows that first names containing “spiky” phonemes such as k, t, p and i are judged as less warm and agreeable, leading to fewer interview callbacks for roles that value those traits. The researchers...
Artemis II Crew Eyes Meteoroid Impact Flashes
During its lunar flyby, NASA’s Artemis II crew observed brief meteoroid impact flashes on the Moon’s far side, a phenomenon that onboard cameras struggled to capture. The Orion spacecraft carried 31 cameras to document the mission, yet rapid flashes evaded imaging...
Friday Hope: Eriodictyol: Found in Citrus Fruits, This Flavonoid Downregulates ACE2, TMPRSS2 and TGF-Β
The post highlights eriodictyol, a citrus‑derived flavanone, as a multi‑target therapeutic candidate. Recent studies show it can down‑regulate ACE2 and TMPRSS2, the key entry proteins for SARS‑CoV‑2, and suppress TGF‑β‑driven fibrosis in animal models. Additional research links eriodictyol to neuroprotective...
Fiber Optic Cables Can Eavesdrop on Nearby Conversations
Scientists demonstrated that distributed acoustic sensing (DAS) on fiber‑optic cables can capture nearby speech and convert it into real‑time transcripts using free AI software. The method works best on surface‑coiled fibers within five metres of the sound source, while burial...
MDLBEAST Foundation Shares Open Call for Mentorship Programme to Support Women in Music
The MDLBEAST Foundation has opened applications for the 2026 HUNNA mentorship programme, targeting both mentees and mentors across the MENA music scene. Since its launch, HUNNA has helped more than 100 women through mentorship, leadership courses, and industry programming. The...
Belstaff Launches New Drop with Represent, Signs for Outlet Store at Dalton Park
Represent has launched its second collaboration with British heritage label Belstaff on May 13, delivering a capsule that fuses streetwear flair with the motorcycle‑inspired DNA of Belstaff. Central pieces include a reworked 1990s high‑performance leather jacket and trousers, plus a...
10 Percent Happier at Work: Dan Harris on Mental Health, Burnout and More
Dan Harris, former ABC News anchor and author of the bestseller *10% Happier*, delivered a keynote at the BenefitsPRO Broker Expo in Chicago, highlighting the rising burnout crisis—affecting more than half of American workers. He shared personal stories of depression,...
Momentum Comes From Consistent, Even Boring Work
When I used to follow "what lights me up" in my business, I was changing offers and platforms every other week. IF you want to see momentum, many times you have to show up and do the boring, repetitive things...
Nisha J. Tuli’s Storm Breaker Is Exciting YA Dystopian Romance
Nisha J. Tuli’s debut YA dystopian romance Storm Breaker hit shelves on May 5, 2026 as a $24.99 hardcover. Set in a climate‑scarred New Manhattan where the Storm Guard channels lethal lightning, the novel follows nineteen‑year‑old Poet Graves as she rebels against...
Essential X100VI Tips for Your Italy Photo Trip
I’m borrowing this Fujifilm X100VI for a week and flying to Italy… what are some tips/tricks/ things I should know about it?
Strategic Laziness: Work Hard, Delegate Smarter
Unpopular opinion: Real success in entrepreneurship comes from strategic laziness: knowing when to work hard and when to delegate.
Dallas Rapper ABM Benji Drops High-Energy “Let’s Get To It” Visual
Dallas‑born rapper ABM Benji has launched the official video for her single “Let’s Get To It,” which features fellow artist Ratchet Lo. The high‑energy visual, filmed in Oak Cliff, showcases the duo’s chemistry and street‑style aesthetics. The track is already gaining...
Your Standards Shape Your Future—Never Settle
Your entire life will change when you realize your standards decide your future. Every time you let something slide, you train yourself to accept less. That’s how goals erode. That's how principles slip. Set your standards. Then hold the line....
Identity in Christ Trumps Career and Worldly Success
I love sports nutrition and genuinely enjoy being a dietitian, helping athletes fuel their bodies and perform at their best. But at the end of the day, my career as a dietitian is not my identity. I’m a daughter of...
Turnover Announce New Album ‘Down On Earth’
Turnover announced their sixth studio album, "Down On Earth," slated for release on May 29. The record is the band’s first independent release after parting with Hopeless Records, reflecting a shift toward artist‑controlled distribution. To promote the launch, the group...
Sometimes Helping Means Letting a Friend Feel Pain
The radical act of letting things hurt – how (not) to help a friend in sorrow https://t.co/fUkbvUKr60
Compact Secondary Bedrooms Enable Affordable 3‑4‑bed Starter Homes
The key to designing a Starter House for FAMILIES? Small secondary bedrooms Bedrooms*just* large enough for kids, but not so large to inflate the size (and therefore price) of the home Our goal @americanhousing is to get 3-4 bedrooms in 1200-1600sf rowhomes...
The Second Word of the Lord's Prayer
The article explores why many men cannot utter the second word of the Lord’s Prayer—"Father"—tracing the difficulty to unresolved father‑related trauma. It uses biblical examples, notably David’s strained relationship with his father, to illustrate how early wounds become lodged in...
Highly Recommend @Bhgreeley's New Book The Almighty Dollar
I'm hardly objective, because I already think that @bhgreeley is one of the best writers I've ever had the pleasure of editing. He's also a lovely person. But I can *objectively* and wholeheartedly recommend his new book The Almighty Dollar....
Consistent Exposure Beats Silence and Overthinking
If you don't put your work in front of people consistently for years: Nobody will know you exist. And you'll blame "the algorithm" or "saturation" or "luck." When the real problem was silence and overthinking
The Meaning of the Creative Act
Nicolas Berdyaev’s 1916 treatise *The Meaning of the Creative Act* argues that true creativity is an expression of spiritual freedom, not a mere adaptation to material necessity. He condemns deterministic, mechanistic worldviews and posits that only the free individual can...
Most Fat Burners Lack Proven Weight‑Loss Benefits
“Fat burners” are supplements marketed to boost fat metabolism and promote weight loss, but do they actually work? This blog examines the evidence behind these claims and what research really says about their effectiveness: https://t.co/tpBiX5YdCp https://t.co/UIlgD4nnS5