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NewsMay 7, 2026

A Light in the Dark

NASA released a striking April 3 2026 image from the Artemis II mission, showing Earth’s thin, sun‑lit limb against the darkness of space. Artemis II was the agency’s first crewed deep‑space flight, orbiting the Moon to test Orion’s life‑support, propulsion and navigation systems. The...

By NASA - News Releases
🎧 Approved: Youbet
BlogMay 7, 2026

🎧 Approved: Youbet

Brooklyn duo youbet released their self‑titled third album, earning a 7.5 rating from Pitchfork. The record blends airy falsetto, jangly pop, fuzzy riffs and eclectic influences ranging from the Edward Scissorhands soundtrack to Japanese noise‑rock. Bassist Micah Prussack, a former...

By CMU (Complete Music Update)
The Joy Series: Superstation WTBS
BlogMay 7, 2026

The Joy Series: Superstation WTBS

Mike Schur and Joe Posnanski’s new book BIG FAN hits shelves next week, marking the longest gap they’ve experienced between manuscript completion and publication. The authors have launched a six‑city book tour, with stops at Barnes & Noble in Charlotte,...

By JoeBlogs
What’s the Issue W/ Amy Clark
NewsMay 7, 2026

What’s the Issue W/ Amy Clark

Editor-in-Chief Amy Clark joins host Scotty Sandow on the Ultrarunning Magazine podcast to preview the April/May 2026 issue. The conversation spans mountain‑racing strategies for flatlanders, Clark’s first‑hand account of the Barkley Marathons, and Dr. Nick Tiller’s AI‑powered training plans. Listeners...

By UltraRunning Magazine
Is This the Death of Calorie Counting?
NewsMay 7, 2026

Is This the Death of Calorie Counting?

After years of meticulous calorie tracking, the author’s coach suggested a diet roughly 1,000 calories higher, signaling a broader industry shift away from strict calorie counting toward nutrient quality and satiety. Dietitians and experts now emphasize macros, ingredient quality, and...

By Town & Country
Billie Eilish Makes Red Carpet Debut with Nat Wolff in a Subversive Preppy Look
NewsMay 7, 2026

Billie Eilish Makes Red Carpet Debut with Nat Wolff in a Subversive Preppy Look

Billie Eilish stepped onto the Los Angeles premiere of her 3D concert film in a layered, preppy‑punk ensemble that mixed a white collared shirt, an emerald Prada polo, a black pleated skirt, red tube socks and sneaker‑style pumps. She arrived...

By W Magazine
Chanpan Go Rock On New Single ‘Confessions Part Iii’
NewsMay 7, 2026

Chanpan Go Rock On New Single ‘Confessions Part Iii’

Chanpan, a Chinatown‑originated trio from NYC, has dropped the single “confessions part iii,” a gritty rock preview of their upcoming EP “autogratis,” slated for June 25. The track departs from their earlier sound, featuring distorted guitars and punk‑style chants. Production...

By Clash Music
How to Create Luxury that Drives ROI, Not Losses
BlogMay 7, 2026

How to Create Luxury that Drives ROI, Not Losses

Kate Mooney argues that luxury hotels remain financially viable when value engineering is applied early and collaboratively, not as a late‑stage cost‑cutting exercise. She warns that traditional, siloed approaches dilute brand distinctiveness, increase maintenance costs, and erode long‑term ROI. By...

By Boutique Hotel News
Entertainment Contracts Drag on, Leaving Writers Financially Vulnerable
SocialMay 7, 2026

Entertainment Contracts Drag on, Leaving Writers Financially Vulnerable

I have experienced this with options/development and it is aggravating AF (although to be fair to Hollywood, it's not just them who do this, I've had publishing deals that have taken the better part of a year to get fully...

By John Scalzi
Ed Gardner, ‘Force to Be Reckoned With,’ Comes Into His Own
NewsMay 7, 2026

Ed Gardner, ‘Force to Be Reckoned With,’ Comes Into His Own

British conductor Ed Gardner, a product of Eton, Cambridge and the Royal Academy, is cementing his role as an ambassador for UK music. He serves as principal conductor of the London Philharmonic and music director of the Norwegian Opera and...

By The New York Times (Arts > Music)
Shake It Off—NASA’s Curiosity Rover Gets Its Robotic Arm Stuck Inside a Rock on Mars
NewsMay 7, 2026

Shake It Off—NASA’s Curiosity Rover Gets Its Robotic Arm Stuck Inside a Rock on Mars

NASA’s Curiosity rover became stuck on April 25 when its drill arm lodged onto a 28.6‑lb, 1.5‑ft Atacama rock. After several failed shake‑and‑vibrate attempts, engineers tilted, rotated and spun the bit on May 1, freeing the arm and breaking the rock into...

By Scientific American – Mind
How Luxury Goods Are Becoming the New Line of Credit
NewsMay 7, 2026

How Luxury Goods Are Becoming the New Line of Credit

Luxury watches, fine jewelry, and high‑end handbags are increasingly being used as collateral, allowing high‑net‑worth individuals to unlock liquidity without selling. Qollateral, founded by gemologist Michael Manashirov, offers fast, discreet asset‑backed loans backed by in‑house appraisal and bonded security. The...

By Entrepreneur » Sales
Can OpenAI’s GPT Rosalind Tackle Data Challenges in Life Sciences Research?
NewsMay 7, 2026

Can OpenAI’s GPT Rosalind Tackle Data Challenges in Life Sciences Research?

OpenAI has unveiled GPT‑Rosalind, a large language model tailored for life‑science research that can reason across literature, biological databases, and experimental data. In internal tests the model led benchmark BixBench, showing superior multi‑step bioinformatics performance compared with earlier OpenAI models....

By EnterpriseAI
Building Mileage Safely Ahead of Grandma's Marathon
SocialMay 7, 2026

Building Mileage Safely Ahead of Grandma's Marathon

Coming up on two weeks post-London, with a deep hope that I’m not getting out over my skis, I’m up to 15 miles this week so far. I’m hoping to hit a total of 20 miles, and then cranking up...

By Matt Richardson
Master Core Rotation to Prevent Injuries and Fatigue
SocialMay 7, 2026

Master Core Rotation to Prevent Injuries and Fatigue

Rotate better. Clean rotation is pretty much the hardest pattern to nail. Knees, shoulders, and necks account for the most non-fight injuries. Not rotating with our core and hips places more stress on these joints. Poor rotation in a sport...

By Sarah Long (MMA S&C Coach)
Wisdom Ventures Closes $77.7M Fund II to Invest in AI-Native Wellbeing Startups
NewsMay 7, 2026

Wisdom Ventures Closes $77.7M Fund II to Invest in AI-Native Wellbeing Startups

Wisdom Ventures announced the close of its $77.7 million Fund II, a ten‑fold jump from its $10 million Fund I. The round is backed by Silicon Valley heavyweights such as Reid Hoffman, Evan Sharp and Stewart Butterfield, and adds former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy...

By HIT Consultant
How Indian Designer Diya Joukani Became the Coolest Girl on the Internet
NewsMay 7, 2026

How Indian Designer Diya Joukani Became the Coolest Girl on the Internet

Indian designer Diya Joukani has turned Mumbai’s bustling streets into a fashion runway, posting Instagram videos that showcase her hybrid streetwear—baggy jorts, embroidered hoodies, and bronze leather jackets—against the city’s daily life. Her authentic, unfiltered style has gone viral, spawning...

By Dazed
5 Heats to Keep an Eye on When Raglan Makes Its Championship Tour Debut
NewsMay 7, 2026

5 Heats to Keep an Eye on When Raglan Makes Its Championship Tour Debut

Raglan, New Zealand’s famed left‑hand point break, debuts on the 2026 World Surf League Championship Tour, adding the first major left‑point wave to a schedule dominated by rights. The article highlights five early‑round heats that could shape the title race, featuring...

By The Inertia
How to Experience More Meaning in Your Life
BlogMay 7, 2026

How to Experience More Meaning in Your Life

In a recent podcast, author Dave Evans argues that the classic question “what is the meaning of life?” is less useful than asking “how do I experience meaning right now?” He draws on his new book, *How to Live a...

By Remarkable People
Sam Worthington Must Break Out of Prison in 'I Will Find You' Teaser
NewsMay 7, 2026

Sam Worthington Must Break Out of Prison in 'I Will Find You' Teaser

Netflix unveiled the first‑look teaser for "I Will Find You," a new family thriller set to debut on June 18, 2026. The series adapts Harlan Coben’s 2023 novel and follows an innocent father, played by Sam Worthington, who must escape...

By FirstShowing.net
L7 Map 2026 Farewell Tour Dates
NewsMay 7, 2026

L7 Map 2026 Farewell Tour Dates

L7, the iconic ’90s garage‑rock band, announced the first leg of their "Last Hurrah" farewell tour, covering major U.S. and Canadian markets plus a European stop in Belgium. The tour follows their 2019 comeback album *Scatter the Rats* and the...

By Pitchfork
Why Do some Stars Appear to Twinkle While Others Don’t?
NewsMay 7, 2026

Why Do some Stars Appear to Twinkle While Others Don’t?

Stars appear to twinkle because Earth’s atmosphere distorts incoming starlight, a phenomenon known as scintillation. Bright stars and those low on the horizon are most affected, as their light traverses more turbulent air. Localized heat sources such as hot pavement...

By Astronomy Magazine
Entrada Stock Falls on Duchenne Data; Wegovy Expands Access
NewsMay 7, 2026

Entrada Stock Falls on Duchenne Data; Wegovy Expands Access

Entrada Therapeutics reported topline results from its Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) cohort of six patients, showing no meaningful functional improvement. The disappointing data sent Entrada's shares down roughly 15% in after‑hours trading. Meanwhile, Novo Nordisk announced expanded payer coverage for...

By Endpoints News
Isaiah Rashad's New Project Shines in RapLifeReview
SocialMay 7, 2026

Isaiah Rashad's New Project Shines in RapLifeReview

Salute @isaiahrashad on this new project … musically he nailed it 🔥🔥 New #RapLifeReview out on YouTube

By Ebro Darden
About Half of Patients with Metastatic Lung Cancer Don’t Get Treatment, Study Finds
NewsMay 7, 2026

About Half of Patients with Metastatic Lung Cancer Don’t Get Treatment, Study Finds

A JAMA Oncology study of over 250,000 Medicare beneficiaries shows that only 48% of patients with metastatic lung cancer received life‑extending therapies between 2006 and 2021, a modest rise from 45%. Despite dozens of new chemo, immunotherapy and targeted drugs...

By The New York Times – Well
Spatial Memories: "Photography Into Sculpture" At El Nido
BlogMay 7, 2026

Spatial Memories: "Photography Into Sculpture" At El Nido

El Nido, an artist‑run curatorial space in Los Angeles, is hosting “Photography Into Sculpture: An Homage and an Update” through May 16, 2026. The traveling exhibition revisits the 1970s MoMA show and its 2011 Getty restaging, assembling eight international artists who transform...

By Art and Cake LA
Sharma Lab Deploys Open-LIFU for Multidisciplinary Neurological Research at NC State, UNC
NewsMay 7, 2026

Sharma Lab Deploys Open-LIFU for Multidisciplinary Neurological Research at NC State, UNC

Openwater has partnered with the Sharma Lab at NC State and UNC‑Chapel Hill to deploy its open-source low‑intensity focused ultrasound (Open‑LIFU) platform for multidisciplinary neurological research. The collaboration will test the device’s feasibility in conditions such as transverse myelitis, essential...

By Imaging Technology News (ITN)
PBS Teams With Indie Film Producer ITVS for Independent Lens Creator Lab, Inaugural Lineup Revealed (EXCLUSIVE)
NewsMay 7, 2026

PBS Teams With Indie Film Producer ITVS for Independent Lens Creator Lab, Inaugural Lineup Revealed (EXCLUSIVE)

PBS and independent film co‑producer ITVS have unveiled the inaugural Independent Lens Creator Lab, a six‑month accelerator that offers up to $36,000 in production funding per participant. The program will guide six creators as they produce up to 12 vertical‑format...

By Variety (Digital)
History of the Disposable Diaper
BlogMay 7, 2026

History of the Disposable Diaper

Disposable diapers went from a niche 1% market in 1957 to dominating U.S. households within two decades. Procter & Gamble’s Victor Mills led a secretive R&D effort that produced a successful prototype in 1959 and, after solving a complex high‑speed...

By The Conversable Economist
Inside an Ear
BlogMay 7, 2026

Inside an Ear

The ear transforms sound waves into electrical signals through a cascade of mechanical steps. Airborne vibrations travel down the ear canal, strike the eardrum, and are amplified by the three tiny ossicles before reaching the cochlea. Inside the fluid‑filled spiral,...

By FY! Fluid Dynamics
Genetic Testing May Unlock Vitamin D's Potential for Diabetes Prevention
NewsMay 7, 2026

Genetic Testing May Unlock Vitamin D's Potential for Diabetes Prevention

A JAMA Network Open analysis of the D2d trial shows that daily 4,000 IU vitamin D₃ reduced type 2 diabetes incidence by 19% among prediabetic adults carrying the ApaI AC or CC variants of the vitamin D receptor gene. The same high‑dose regimen had...

By AJMC (The American Journal of Managed Care)
A Maui Local's Favorite Resorts on the Island
NewsMay 7, 2026

A Maui Local's Favorite Resorts on the Island

Condé Nast Traveler’s local author lists ten Maui resorts ranging from ultra‑luxury villas at The Resort at Kapalua Bay to laid‑back beachfront stays at Outrigger Ka’anapali. The guide highlights each property’s signature amenities—private chefs, cultural programming, expansive water complexes, and family‑friendly suites—while...

By Condé Nast Traveler
Detached House in the La Reserva Neighborhood Bahía Blanca / Vagón Arquitectura
NewsMay 7, 2026

Detached House in the La Reserva Neighborhood Bahía Blanca / Vagón Arquitectura

Vagón Arquitectura’s new detached house in Bahía Blanca spans 454 m² on a north‑facing corner lot. The 2023 project delivers 393.6 m² of covered space and 60.7 m² of semi‑covered areas, organized around a central circulation spine that links social zones to private bedrooms....

By ArchDaily
Bar Italia Playing NYC Before Montreal’s Osheaga Fest (BV Presale)
NewsMay 7, 2026

Bar Italia Playing NYC Before Montreal’s Osheaga Fest (BV Presale)

London indie trio Bar Italia is returning to North America this summer, kicking off with a New York show at The Ruins in Queens on July 30, followed by a headline slot at Montreal’s Osheaga festival on July 31. Tickets are available...

By BrooklynVegan
Fiction Misused: Over‑Supervision Harms Kids, Not Chaos
SocialMay 7, 2026

Fiction Misused: Over‑Supervision Harms Kids, Not Chaos

Soon everyone will be watching @Netflix's new Lord of the Flies. So let me repeat what the great Peter Gray says about that story: IT. IS. FICTION. We can't use it as a reason to give kids less freedom because "this is what...

By Lenore Skenazy
AI Poised to Transform Surgery From Planning to Recovery
SocialMay 7, 2026

AI Poised to Transform Surgery From Planning to Recovery

The impact of AI for surgery (pre-op, intraop, post-op) is going to be extensive A new review https://t.co/04oo4GpQG5 Our previous review @NatureMedicine https://t.co/zDuBUUJUUi https://t.co/V9zDcKQY2K

By Eric Topol
Cadillac Already Has a Running Formula 1 Engine of Its Own Hidden in North Carolina
NewsMay 7, 2026

Cadillac Already Has a Running Formula 1 Engine of Its Own Hidden in North Carolina

General Motors is accelerating its Formula 1 ambitions by testing a turbocharged V‑6 power unit at its new Charlotte, North Carolina technical center. While Cadillac will run Ferrari‑supplied engines through 2028, GM plans to debut a proprietary power unit for the...

By Road & Track
Top Minds Compete in the Race for AGI
SocialMay 7, 2026

Top Minds Compete in the Race for AGI

😂read the book "The Infinity Machine" discusses all the top personalities attempting to win the AGI race. very interesting...

By Steven Spencer
Sam Worthington Escapes Prison in I Will Find You Teaser
SocialMay 7, 2026

Sam Worthington Escapes Prison in I Will Find You Teaser

Sam Worthington Must Break Out of Prison in 'I Will Find You' Teaser https://t.co/2E14dXlWut #IWillFindYou #SamWorthington #BrittLower #HarlanCoben #Netflix #thriller

By Alex Billington
FDA Reverses Course on Atara, Pierre Fabre’s Twice-Rejected Cell Therapy After Prasad’s Exit
NewsMay 7, 2026

FDA Reverses Course on Atara, Pierre Fabre’s Twice-Rejected Cell Therapy After Prasad’s Exit

Atara Biotherapeutics and Pierre Fabre’s EBV‑positive PTLD cell therapy Ebvallo received a regulatory U‑turn after FDA CBER director Vinay Prasad stepped down. The agency now says a single‑arm study with an appropriate historical control can satisfy the “adequate and well‑controlled” requirement, allowing...

By BioSpace
CRISPR Selectively Eliminates KRAS‑mutant Cancer Cells
SocialMay 7, 2026

CRISPR Selectively Eliminates KRAS‑mutant Cancer Cells

The CRISPR Killer as in KRAS mutated cancer cells https://t.co/y1zrmYbIAQ Explainer thread @N8Krah co-author https://t.co/CIweqZMUqY

By Eric Topol
Well‑Being Integrated Into Mentorship: The Future of Training
SocialMay 7, 2026

Well‑Being Integrated Into Mentorship: The Future of Training

Factoring well-being into mentorship meetings is the wave of the future. Read more in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine article describing the novel program introduced by @MGHSurgery in the fall of 2022. #MedTwitter #surgery #MedEd #Mentor #mentoring https://t.co/BSHsnL04Ez

By Beth Frates, MD
Refrigerated Food Lockers at Harris Health Help Patients with Food Insecurity Battle Diabetes
NewsMay 7, 2026

Refrigerated Food Lockers at Harris Health Help Patients with Food Insecurity Battle Diabetes

Harris Health introduced refrigerated food lockers as part of its Food Rx program to give diabetic patients facing food insecurity easier access to fresh, nutritious foods. Backed by a $500,000 Cigna grant and a partnership with the Houston Food Bank,...

By FM Link
Could Earlier Cervical Cord Decompression Mean Clearer Thinking, Not Just Better Walking?
BlogMay 7, 2026

Could Earlier Cervical Cord Decompression Mean Clearer Thinking, Not Just Better Walking?

A cross‑sectional study of 965 participants—including 383 degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) patients—found that DCM is associated with measurable cognitive impairment on MoCA, MMSE and BCAT tests. After propensity‑matching for age, sex and education, DCM patients scored significantly lower than both...

By OTW Spine Research Hub
Rethinking How Our Brains Use Categories to Make Sense of the World
NewsMay 7, 2026

Rethinking How Our Brains Use Categories to Make Sense of the World

In a new Nature Reviews Neuroscience review, Earl Miller and Lisa Feldman Barrett argue that categorization is a predictive process that prepares the brain for action rather than a passive labeling of sensory input. They propose that the brain constructs...

By MIT News – Neuroscience
Why This Hallmark Town Is Surging Before New Airport Opens In 2026
BlogMay 7, 2026

Why This Hallmark Town Is Surging Before New Airport Opens In 2026

McKinney, Texas, a 200,000‑resident town, posted roughly $325 million in revenue for 2025, signaling a rapid economic upswing. The city is preparing its McKinney National Airport for commercial flights by late 2026, with Avelo Airlines poised as the anchor carrier. Parallel...

By Travel Off Path
University Research: Rear-Hanging Cable Shading Doesn’t Affect Bifacial Solar Project Output
NewsMay 7, 2026

University Research: Rear-Hanging Cable Shading Doesn’t Affect Bifacial Solar Project Output

Arizona State University’s new white paper shows that rear‑hanging cable bundles on bifacial solar farms cause a negligible performance hit—no more than 0.6% reduction in maximum power—compared with the 3%‑30% losses typically seen from mounting structures. The study, conducted with...

By Solar Power World
Great South Bay Music Festival Details Bob Weir Tribute with Members of Infamous Stringdusters, Dark Star Orchestra, Leftover Salmon and...
NewsMay 7, 2026

Great South Bay Music Festival Details Bob Weir Tribute with Members of Infamous Stringdusters, Dark Star Orchestra, Leftover Salmon and...

The Great South Bay Music Festival will take place July 23‑26, 2026 at Shorefront Park in Patchogue, New York. The four‑day event features a diverse roster, from punk‑rock act The Used to jam legends Gov’t Mule and My Morning Jacket....

By Relix
Conservatory Restoration Recognized by Lieutenant Governor
NewsMay 7, 2026

Conservatory Restoration Recognized by Lieutenant Governor

The $11 million CAD ($8 million USD) restoration of Toronto’s Allan Gardens Palm House was completed in May 2025 and earned the Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Awards Excellence in Conservation honor. Led by the City’s Parks, Forestry & Recreation division with Zeidler Architecture as...

By Construction Canada