Between Charlotte And Atlanta Is Georgia's Friendly City With State Park Fun And A Charming Downtown
Royston, Georgia, a town of roughly 3,000 residents, is positioning itself as a weekend getaway between Atlanta and Charlotte. The city boasts a historic downtown with boutique shops, eateries, and the Ty Cobb Museum, while Victoria Bryant State Park offers hiking, fishing, camping and a golf course just minutes away. Its Nextdoor friendliness rating of 76/100 underscores a welcoming community vibe. The location’s proximity—90 minutes from Atlanta and under three hours from Charlotte—makes it an accessible escape for regional travelers.
Intel, Behind in AI Chips, Bets on Quantum and Neuromorphic Processors
Intel, trailing its rivals in AI accelerators, is betting on quantum and neuromorphic processors to revive its growth. CEO Lip‑Bu Tan named veteran Pushkar Ranade as chief technology officer, tasking him with advancing quantum computing, neuromorphic chips, photonics and novel...
Anna Wiener Does a Susan Orlean
Delia Cai’s Substack post "Anna Wiener does a Susan Orlean" blends literary journalism with a personal guide to a standout restaurant near Lincoln Center. The piece critiques the reliability of interviewing tweens, echoing Wiener’s candid style while channeling Orlean’s narrative...
We Tested And Loved This Smart Air Purifier, And Now It's 20% Off
Popular Mechanics highlights the Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max as its top smart air purifier, now offered at a 20% discount on Amazon, dropping the price from $140 to $112. The unit is engineered for rooms up to 926 sq ft, delivering rapid filtration...
Beartooth Basin Blows Up Cornice Ahead of Summer Ski Season
Beartooth Basin, the nation’s only summer‑only ski resort on the Montana‑Wyoming border, is gearing up for its 64th season as the Montana Department of Transportation finishes clearing the Beartooth Highway. Crews have detonated the iconic cornice to manage avalanche risk,...
What Research Tells Us About How Memory Works
Hollywood often glorifies characters with photographic memory, but scientific research shows no such perfect recall exists. Human memory is a reconstructive process, influenced by cues, mood, and current knowledge. Exceptional performers rely on trained mnemonic strategies rather than innate snapshot...
Exploring Montreal's Queer Food Scene with Bluedelliquanti
had a nice time in Montréal for the queerfoodconference // dragged bluedelliquanti all over the city in search of snax
Study Finds Patients Willing to Use Lower-Cost Treatments to Keep Weight Off, Allowing More Access to GLP-1s
A University of Michigan College of Pharmacy study of more than 700 U.S. adults with obesity found that over 80% support insurer strategies that cover full‑dose GLP‑1 injections during the active weight‑loss phase and then transition patients to lower‑cost maintenance...
Charles De Gaulle at War
Charles de Gaulle’s first volume of War Memoirs, recently translated, reads more like a manifesto of French grandeur than a tactical chronicle of World War II. The essay argues that de Gaulle’s primary concern was restoring France’s great‑power status, even...
Metafare Secures $1 Million to Scale Virtual Wellness Solutions
Saudi health‑tech startup Metafare announced a $1 million seed round led by Harmonics Ventures and family offices. The funding will accelerate development of its AI‑driven, VR‑based virtual wellness platform and fund expansion across Saudi Arabia and later the Gulf. Since its...
Meta-Analysis: Coffee Drinkers Have Lower Odds of Multiple Sclerosis
A systematic review of eight case‑control studies found coffee drinkers have about 22 % lower odds of developing multiple sclerosis compared with non‑drinkers. The analysis pooled roughly 2,200 MS cases and over 2,300 controls, but the authors highlighted substantial heterogeneity across...
Ken Russell’s Controversial ‘The Devils’ Restoration Will Be Warner Bros. Clockwork’s First Repertory Release
Ken Russell’s controversial 1971 film *The Devils* will receive its first fully restored theatrical showing through Warner Bros. Clockwork. A 4K restoration sourced from Russell’s original negative will debut in the Classics section of Cannes 2026, followed by a limited...
PRP Therapy Protocols Lack Expert Consensus
Platelet‑rich plasma (PRP) therapy lacks a unified peri‑procedural protocol, with leading experts disagreeing on NSAID washout periods, supplement restrictions, cryotherapy, and rehabilitation timing. The article highlights that ten top clinicians offered divergent recommendations on pre‑procedure NSAID use, corticosteroid washout, and...
Microplastics Linked to Neurodegenerative Disease Risk
New research reveals a concerning connection between microplastics and neurodegenerative diseases. As we strive for better health, it's crucial to understand the impact of our environment on our well-being. Dive into the details and learn how to protect yourself and...
Soul Food Is Black American Cuisine, Not Just Comfort Food
I fear people do not know that soul food is the ethnic cuisine of Black Americans and not just a catch all word for food that makes you feel good?
Why We Need to Treat Earth Like a Spaceship
The article uses the Artemis moon mission as a metaphor, urging us to treat Earth as a sealed spacecraft whose life‑support systems cannot be compromised. It argues that climate‑critical resources—air, water, soil—are finite and interdependent, demanding the same discipline astronauts...
What Your Dream Life Says About You
Italian researchers analyzed 3,366 dream reports from 207 adults using large language models, linking dream content and recall to cognitive traits, mind‑wandering tendencies, and sleep quality. The study, published in Nature Communications, found that people who value dreams, experience high‑quality...
Despite Drumming Their First No. 1 Hit 31 Years Ago, This OG Britpop Drummer Was Fired After Bandmates Felt He...
Tony McCarroll, co‑founder and original drummer of Oasis, was dismissed just 11 days after the band scored its first UK No. 1 with “Some Might Say” in May 1995. Noel Gallagher and producer Owen Morris cited McCarroll’s basic drumming as insufficient...
Zuckerberg 'Personally Authorized and Encouraged' Meta's Copyright Infringement
Five leading publishers and author Scott Turow have filed a lawsuit in the Southern District of New York accusing Meta and CEO Mark Zuckerberg of personally authorizing the illegal scraping of millions of copyrighted books, journal articles and web content...
NASA, Boeing Advance TTBW Research in Wind Tunnel Test
NASA and Boeing have finished a wind‑tunnel test of the truss‑braced wing (TTBW) configuration, a key element of Boeing’s Subsonic Ultra Green Aircraft Research (SUGAR) concept. The test, conducted in December 2025 at QinetiQ’s 5‑meter tunnel, used a semispan model...
Winners Announced for Golden Gate, Audience Awards of the 69th San Francisco International Film Festival (SFFILM)
SFFILM announced the Golden Gate and Audience Award winners at the 69th San Francisco International Film Festival, which ran April 24‑May 4 and drew over 40,000 attendees. Highlights include Rafael Manuel’s debut *Filipiñana* winning the New Directors Award, Carolina González Valencia’s *How to Clean a House...
Control Only One Thing: Write Your Best Book
You can't control: 👉 How many rejections you'll get 👉 How much $$ a publisher will offer you 👉 How many copies you'll sell (at least directly) 👉 How many reviews or ads you'll get 👉 If you'll win an award or reach bestseller status What...
Combat Athletes: Master Olympic Lifts for Power
Comment WEIGHTLIFTING for the adapted weightlifting program for combat sport athlete. Get stronger, more powerful and learn how to olympic lift all in one program. Comment below and share
Beyond Borders: What Central Asia Can Teach HR About Cross-Border Recruitment
Central Asia is emerging as a sought‑after travel destination, celebrated for its Silk Road heritage, dramatic mountain ranges, and expansive steppes. Cities such as Samarkand, Bukhara and Almaty blend ancient architecture with modern amenities, while Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan lure adventure...
Talkspace Expands U.S. Navy Mental Health Partnership to 13 Bases
Talkspace is extending its mental‑health partnership with the U.S. Navy to 13 installations, adding the Talkspace Go self‑paced app to the benefits of more than 40,000 sailors and their families. The service provides virtual therapy for a wide range of...
Otto Aerospace Validates Laminar-Flow Drone Design
Otto Aerospace completed a multi‑sortie flight‑test campaign at Spaceport America, confirming that its laminar‑flow unmanned aircraft achieves the drag‑reduction levels predicted by models. The tests were funded independently by Otto, separate from a 24‑month DARPA and OECIF contract that backs...
Action Bronson’s New Balance Collaborations Are Getting Even Weirder
Action Bronson is set to launch a third New Balance Abzorb 1890 collaboration titled “Planet Frog,” featuring a daring mix of gold‑brown mesh, gray suede, orange heel, green midsole, blue accents and multicolored details. The release aligns with his upcoming “Planet Frog” album...
Is This the Future of Artist-Fan Engagement?
The DUNE app is pioneering a new model of artist‑fan engagement by allowing fans to purchase fractional stakes in musicians, turning streaming data into tradable assets. This approach blends community‑driven platforms like Patreon with speculative investment, giving fans ownership rather...
These Lightweight Spring Workwear Jackets Perfectly Combine Style and Function
Popular Mechanics’ Tim Kohut rounds up the ten best lightweight spring workwear jackets, highlighting blends that balance durability with breathability. The list features Barbour’s new waxed‑blend Bedale, Filson’s dry‑wax Short Field, L.L. Bean’s Japan Edition polyester canvas coat, and Alpha Industries’ breezy...
MAKfam in Denver Looks After Its Staff as Well as Its Bottom Line
MAKfam, a modern Chinese restaurant in Denver that opened in November 2023, earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand and generated $2.2 million in its first year, surpassing the founders’ $1.8 million projection. The husband‑and‑wife team, Doris Yuen and Kenneth Wan, built a compensation...
Scarlett Johansson to Star in Ari Aster’s Next Film ‘Scapegoat’ for A24
Ari Aster’s fifth feature, “Scapegoat,” will star Scarlett Johansson and is being set up at A24, with Aster writing, directing and producing alongside partner Lars Knudsen. Johansson was Aster’s first‑choice lead and will join the project amid a packed schedule...
How to Choose the Right Curtains for Music Studios and Creative Spaces
Home and professional music studios are turning to heavy acoustic curtains as a low‑cost way to tame reflections and improve recording quality. The guide stresses that curtains are acoustic treatment—not soundproofing—so they must be dense (≥300 GSM), cover floor‑to‑ceiling, and be...
Mortal Kombat II Review – Junky Game-to-Movie Sequel Offers More of the Same
Warner’s *Mortal Kombat II* (May 8, 2026) attempts to cash in on the video‑game‑to‑film craze but delivers a thin, plot‑light sequel that omits the franchise’s signature tournament. The film leans on familiar faces—Jessica McNamee, Mehcad Brooks and Karl Urban—but suffers from choppy fight choreography and an...
The Animated Version of the Iconic "Hello, World" Image Reveals Striking New Details
NASA has opened a public archive containing more than 12,000 photos taken by Artemis II astronauts aboard Orion. Among the release is the iconic “Hello, world” Earth shot captured by commander Reid Wiseman as the spacecraft departed low‑Earth orbit. Image‑processing veteran...
External Changes Can't Cure Internal Mental Struggles
Moving to Bali will not cure your anxiety. Getting rich will not fix your depression and loneliness. Perfectly organizing your desk until it looks like a Wes Anderson movie will not rid you of OCD.
Only 90% of Consumed Calories Are Truly Metabolizable
“Digestible energy intake” tells you the difference between how many calories you ingest and how many you actually burn. A typical number: 90%. “Digestible and Metabolizable Energy Intake in Humans: a Systematic Review,” Yoshimura et al, Advances in Nutrition, 2026.
Is Swatch Teasing Its Next MoonSwatch-Level Collaboration?
Swatch is teasing a new "X Swatch" release slated for May 16, using pop‑art graphics and cryptic messaging that echo its MoonSwatch launch strategy. The campaign has sparked speculation about a partnership with Audemars Piguet, hinted at by references to "Royal" and...
Digital Imaging Streamlines Tedious Home Retrofits for Clean Heat
Today on Volts: the work of retrofitting homes with good air sealing & clean heat (eg, heat pumps) is incredibly important & also incredibly tedious & high-touch. I talk with a company that's using digital imaging to remove several steps...
Assassin's Creed Is Being Adapted for Theatre by a Former Cirque Du Soleil Director, Offering Two Hours of Parkour Across...
Ubisoft is turning its Assassin’s Creed franchise into a live‑action stage production called Heredis: Echoes of the Past. The two‑hour show, directed by former Cirque du Soleil and Olympic ceremony veteran Sébastien Soldevila, combines parkour, acrobatics and choreographed combat across...
Therapy First, Meds When Needed: Balanced Mental Health Care
Mental Health Month reminder #3: Not everyone with a psychiatric condition needs medication. I'm extremely conservative especially when it comes to kids. Addressing stressors, both physiologic and environmental, & therapy are critical to supporting mental health. But for many, medication is also...
Watch Beck’s Full Interview Now on YouTube
Full interview with @beck is now available to watch back on YouTube. Big loves x https://t.co/oOIJc5zjpU https://t.co/mGsno39RH1
Rejecting Mary As
(bravely and correctly) I hate the concept of the new Pride and Prejudice adaptation where Mary is the heroine. Sometimes we need to accept works of arts where homely characters are annoying and stupid, and not misunderstood.
Relaxing on Côte D'Azur, Savoring Food Before Cannes
Spending a few days relaxing on the Côte d'Azur and taking in the sun and all the delicious food before rolling into Cannes next week. Gotta love how charming and calm and lovely it is down here... And did I...
Leadership Sets the Pace: Values Start at the Top
The Bottleneck is Always at the Top of the Bottle - CX Journey™ https://t.co/c0dwtu2RwQ If leaders don’t model the values they preach, the organization won’t either. Full stop. https://t.co/9LMUcvSodl
Rapid Success Often Hides Lying, Cheating, or Stealing
Years ago, Charlie Munger told a story about a salesperson who had 167 accounts and was ranked 15th in his market. Within a few years, he was 1st. Munger's reaction: "Are you lying, cheating, or stealing?"
Empower Teens with Stress, Sleep, and Connection Strategies
This Teen Lifestyle Medicine Handbook can help you learn tips and tricks to empower your teen to manage stress, cultivate high-quality connections, sleep well + more. https://t.co/aHIp8SRLY7 #Teen #Teachers https://t.co/4njJVR6JYr
Four Speech Stages Reveal Breath‑Mind‑Speech Unity
In this video, I explore the four stages of speech as understood in the ancient Isha tradition, and delve into the subtle art of mindful communication and the profound connection between breath, mind, and speech. Watch here https://t.co/QZUL13G0Cm
True Progress Is Mastering a Faster Comeback
Most people think the goal is to stay steady all the time. It isn’t. You will lose your footing. Everyone does. That is not the problem. The skill is coming back. The work is learning how to come back faster.
John Early Plays Bad Food Influencer in Maddie's Secret Trailer
John Early is a Bad Food Influencer in 'Maddie's Secret' Official Trailer https://t.co/rG74p56RZW #MaddiesSecret #JohnEarly #KateBerlant #EricRahill #foodinfluencer #TIFF50 https://t.co/k8w52L7S9P
Fans Demand Decades Added to Lancaster Food Coverage
The Philly Inquirer wrote about Lancaster's food scene. Our local paper wants to know what they left out. I think all fans of EconTwitterIRL can agree Decades belongs on the list. Please say so here: https://t.co/QT8alCcMux