Rula Report Finds 52% of Americans Still Skipping Mental‑Health Care as Anxiety Rises 10%
Rula released its 2026 State of Mental Health Report, revealing that more than half of U.S. adults have never accessed therapy despite a surge in anxiety and depression. The data underscores a widening gap between growing awareness and actual service utilization, driven by financial strain and knowledge gaps.
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...
In Pictures: Kim Petras’ ‘Jeep’ Is a Tumblr Fantasy Come to Life
German pop star Kim Petras dropped the music video for her new single “Jeep,” a kaleidoscopic visual that feels like a Tumblr‑style fantasy. The clip is packed with early‑2000s references—Skippy Peanut Butter, Jeffrey Campbell shoes, Marc Jacobs mouse flats, pastel sunsets...
Thailand Leads Longevity Tourism with 90‑Day Visas and Low‑Cost Regeneration
Thailand’s Tourism Authority has positioned the kingdom as the world’s premier longevity‑tourism destination, rolling out 90‑day multi‑entry medical visas and marketing the slogan “Healing is the New Luxury.” The move couples high‑tech clinics with cultural practices, delivering regenerative programs that...
NASA Scientist Says Death Is Pure Consciousness After Three Near‑Death Experiences
NASA oceanographer Ingrid Honkala, 55, disclosed that three near‑death experiences left her with a consistent vision of death as pure consciousness. Her account bridges scientific inquiry and spiritual belief, sparking debate over the nature of awareness beyond the brain.
Tiny Kuiper Belt Object 2002 XV93 Found with Thin Atmosphere
A team of Japanese astronomers led by Ko Arimatsu has detected a thin atmosphere on the 500‑km trans‑Neptunian object (612533) 2002 XV93. The gas layer, five to ten million times thinner than Earth’s, should vanish within a millennium unless it is constantly replenished,...
Naomi Osaka Teams with OLLY to Champion Mental Health, Motherhood, and Boundaries
Four‑time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka has joined supplement brand OLLY for its “Do What Serves You” campaign, using the platform to discuss mental health, motherhood, and personal boundaries. Her candid interview with Oprah Daily highlights how self‑care has become...
CRN Foundation’s Prenatal Nutrition Center Draws Standing‑Room‑Only Crowd at ACOG 2026
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) Foundation’s Prenatal Nutrition Center pulled a standing‑room‑only audience at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) 2026 meeting, highlighting clinicians’ appetite for science‑backed supplement guidance. Backed by major supplement manufacturers, the booth became...
Uterus: From Pear to Watermelon, Generates 90‑lb Contractions
Your uterus is the size of a pear when you're not pregnant. By the third trimester, it grows to the size of a watermelon. When you're in labor, it can generate up to 90lbs of force per contraction. It also contracts...
Study Finds Dolls Boost Kids' Social Skills More Than Tablet Games
Researchers who assigned 4‑ to 8‑year‑olds to doll play saw greater gains in theory‑of‑mind skills than peers who used tablet games. The six‑week trial suggests simple, imaginative play can outpace digital media in fostering empathy and perspective‑taking.
Logan County Launches 600‑Mile Gravel Adventure Field Guide for Colorado Cyclists
Logan County unveiled the Sterling‑Logan County Gravel Adventure Field Guide, a 10‑route, 600‑mile roadmap for gravel cyclists across the Eastern Plains. The launch, announced May 5, aims to draw riders away from crowded mountain roads and into the region’s open‑air...
WalletHub Ranks States for Working Moms, Highlighting Geographic Gaps
WalletHub released a 2026 study that scores all 50 states on childcare affordability, professional opportunities and work‑life balance for mothers. Massachusetts and Rhode Island rank near the top, while Mississippi and Louisiana fall near the bottom, underscoring deep regional disparities.
Iris Van Herpen's Glass‑Bubble Met Gala Gown Turns Eileen Gu Into a Dissolving Figure
Dutch designer Iris van Herpen, with studio AA Murakami, created the Airo dress for Olympian Eileen Gu at the Met Gala. The garment features 15,000 glass spheres that release micro‑bubbles, making the dress appear to dissolve, and highlights a new...
Rosalía Sells Out Two O2 Arena Shows in London, Debuts Surprise Duet with Lola Young
Rosalía performed to 40,000 fans over two sold‑out nights at London’s O2 Arena, delivering a high‑concept show that included a surprise duet with British pop star Lola Young. The spectacle underscores her growing UK foothold after winning a Brit Award...
Roy Wood Jr. Aims for ‘Perfection in Parenting’ on Craig Melvin’s Podcast
Comedian Roy Wood Jr. told Craig Melvin on the May 5 episode of “Glass Half Full” that his current goal is “perfection in parenting.” The interview highlighted the challenges of balancing a touring career with fatherhood and underscored the importance of...
Forgotten Crime Thriller that Will "Keep You Guessing" Resurfaces in Netflix's Trending Chart
Mindhunters, a 2004 crime thriller starring LL Cool J, Val Kilmer and Christian Slater, has surged to the #9 spot on Netflix’s UK Top 10 chart and appears in several other territories. The film’s modest budget and mixed critical reception—25 % fresh on Rotten Tomatoes—contrast with...
Predicting Alzheimers & Dementia (and Minimizing Risk)
Recent research highlights a multi‑pronged approach to predicting and preventing Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Large meta‑analyses show routine adult vaccinations can lower dementia risk by up to 40%, while a novel drug combo (ACX‑02) demonstrated rapid clearance of amyloid and...
'Dhurandhar 2' Hits $218 Million Worldwide in 48 Days, Cementing Ranveer Singh's Blockbuster Status
Ranveer Singh’s spy drama 'Dhurandhar 2' has amassed a worldwide gross of ₹1,790 crore (about $218 million) after 48 days in theatres. The figure places the film among the highest‑earning Indian releases ever and highlights Bollywood’s growing clout in international markets.
Google Home Adds Massive Automation Suite and Nest Cam UI Upgrade
Google announced a sweeping 2026 update to its Google Home app, introducing dozens of new automation starters, conditions and actions for lights, locks, appliances and more. At the same time, Nest Cam users receive a redesigned player, zoomed‑in previews and...
Tom Brady Cautions 2026 NFL Draft Class on Early-Career Burnout
Tom Brady used his 199 Newsletter to warn the 2026 NFL draft class, especially first overall pick Fernando Mendoza, about the risk of early-career burnout. He urged rookies to focus on physical and mental health and to channel their obsession...
Cognitive Shuffling Offers a Simple Way to Quiet the Mind and Boost Sleep
Researchers at Duke University Medical Center spotlight a mental technique called cognitive shuffling that can calm a busy mind and improve nightly rest. The method, detailed in TIME, relies on neutral word play to shift brain activity away from stress,...
Beckman Institute Maps Brain Circuitry Behind Stress, Offering Clues for Meditation Therapies
Researchers at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology identified a neural circuit that impairs fear extinction under stress. The findings, published in PNAS, spotlight the locus coeruleus‑amygdala‑prefrontal pathway as a potential target for meditation‑based interventions aimed at PTSD...
Michelin Unveils First Southwest Guide at Las Vegas Ceremony on Aug. 26
The Michelin Guide is expanding to the U.S. Southwest, announcing its first regional winners at a ceremony in Las Vegas on Aug. 26, 2026. Inspectors have been scouting Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah, marking the guide’s biggest U.S. expansion...
Study Finds ‘Super Shoes’ Boost Speed but May Heighten Injury Risk for Elite Runners
Researchers at Mass General Brigham studied 23 elite distance runners and found that advanced footwear technology—so‑called “super shoes”—significantly improves race‑pace speed while decreasing cadence and increasing overstriding, factors linked to higher bone‑stress injury risk.
Study Finds Time-Restricted Eating Slows Organ-Specific Aging in 4,890 Adults
Researchers analyzing National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data reported that moderate time‑restricted eating is associated with slower organ‑specific biological aging in a sample of 4,890 participants. The findings suggest a personalized dietary biohack could improve metabolic health and reduce...
Polished Capri Pants Take Over Spring 2026 Runways
Capri pants have resurfaced on spring 2026 runways and street style, now styled with higher rises, clean waistbands and refined fabrics. Designers from Ralph Lauren to Proenza Schouler present the silhouette as a polished, directional piece, turning a once‑polarizing Y2K...
Auckland Art Gallery Launches 'Forever Tomorrow' Featuring 42 Chinese Artists
Auckland Art Gallery opened 'Forever Tomorrow: Chinese Art Now', displaying over 60 works by 42 Chinese artists, including Ai Weiwei and Xu Zhen. The multi‑media exhibition marks the first major survey of contemporary Chinese art in the city and sparks conversation about...
Ontario Creates Unveils 16-Author Trillium Book Award Shortlist, Highlighting Provincial Talent
Ontario Creates announced the 16 finalists for the 2026 Trillium Book Award/Prix Trillium, showcasing a mix of English and French writers across fiction, poetry, memoir and nonfiction. The shortlist, released on May 5, positions the award ceremony on June 10...
This Album Unites the ‘Jackson Pollock and Agnes Martin’ of Chinese Rap
Chinese rappers Bloodz Boi and Jackzebra have released *Bloodzebra*, an experimental double‑album that blends glitchy, ambient beats with cryptic Mandarin lyrics. Recorded in hotel studios in late 2024 and summer 2025 and exec‑produced by Syrian‑born .cutspace, the project juxtaposes chaotic, expressionist verses...
When Steven Spielberg Predicted AI
Steven Spielberg’s *AI* returns to theaters on May 8, marking the film’s 25th anniversary and prompting renewed discussion about artificial intelligence. The movie, based on Brian Aldiss’s 1969 short story and developed by Stanley Kubrick before Spielberg took over, tells the...
Bacon Or Pork Sausage: Which Packs More Protein Per Serving?
Bacon and pork sausage are common breakfast protein sources, but they differ markedly in protein content. A typical two‑slice serving of standard pork bacon supplies about 6 grams of protein, whereas three pork sausage links provide roughly 11 grams. Variations exist across...
2025 Analog AnLab Awards and Asimov’s Readers’ Award Finalists
The 2025 Analog Analytical Laboratory (AnLab) Awards and the 2025 Asimov’s Readers’ Awards have released their finalist lists across novella, novelette, short story, poetry, and science‑fact categories. Analog’s slate features veterans such as Larry Niven and emerging voices like Jay...
Solidarity Forever: Barbara Kopple on the Legacy of Her Oscar-Winning Films About American Unions—Harlan County U.S.A. and American Dream
Barbara Kopple, the first woman to win two Oscars for Best Documentary, revisits her landmark labor films *Harlan County U.S.A.* and *American Dream* as they receive new theatrical restorations. The 1973 Brookside coal‑miners strike and the 1985‑86 Hormel meat‑packing walkout are...
‘Maddie’s Secret’ Trailer: John Early Is a Food Influencer with a Secret in His Dark Comedy Directing Debut
Comedian John Early makes his feature‑directing debut with the dark comedy “Maddie’s Secret,” a film that debuted at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival and earned strong IndieWire praise. Early also wrote and stars in the movie, playing a dishwasher‑turned‑viral...
Celcuity’s Gedatolisib Beats Novartis’ Piqray in Phase III Advanced Breast Cancer Trial
Celcuity announced that its PI3K‑mTOR inhibitor gedatolisib achieved a progression‑free survival benefit versus Novartis' alpelisib (Piqray) in a Phase III study of advanced breast cancer patients with PIK3CA mutations. The data could reshape treatment options for a disease that affects millions...
AFM Announces Theme for 2026 Event, With 90 Exhibitors Confirmed
The American Film Market (AFM) unveiled its first unifying theme, “The New Global Screen Economy,” for the 2026 edition. The six‑day event will run Nov 10‑15, 2026 at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles, with screenings at AMC Century City 15. Organizers...
Asthma-Related ER Visits Spike in Baltimore After Nighttime Heatwaves
Johns Hopkins researchers found a clear surge in asthma‑related emergency‑room visits in Baltimore weeks after nighttime heat waves hit neighboring communities. The study, published in GeoHealth, shows that the city’s Code Red Extreme Heat alert, which only tracks daytime temperatures, overlooks...
Silicon Oscillators Solve Computer Problems that Would Take Thousands of Years Using Semiconductors
A KAIST research team has built an oscillatory Ising machine entirely from conventional silicon transistors, demonstrating that combinatorial optimization problems like Max‑Cut can be solved at room temperature. By implementing both oscillators and couplers with single‑transistor devices, the system achieves...
FDA Vaccine Studies Censored by Trump Admin After Finding Benefits of Shots
The Food and Drug Administration, under the Department of Health and Human Services, blocked the publication of two internal studies that demonstrated the safety and efficacy of COVID‑19 vaccines, and prevented two Shingrix (shingles vaccine) abstracts from being presented at...
Canada's Fun Beach Town Is A Classic Great Lakes Getaway
Wasaga Beach, Ontario, boasts the world’s longest freshwater beach—over eight miles of sand—making it a premier Great Lakes escape. The town, a century‑old resort, now offers year‑round outdoor activities, summer festivals like the Stonebridge Blues, and a vibrant local food...
Own Your Journey: Stop Comparing, Embrace Self‑Direction
you are on your own path, a lecture ✍🏼 your path is only yours 💓 you are the explorer and the observer 👁️ you decide where, when, how far, the pace, when to rest, when to push forward 🌟 you are the only one...
Ari Aster to Direct A24's “Scapegoat” Starring Scarlett Johansson
EXCLU: Ari Aster has found his next movie and A-lister to star in it as he is set to direct SCAPEGOAT for A24 from an original script with Scarlett Johansson set to star https://t.co/vxUv0cH5vb
Boys Like Girls’ Martin Johnson Joins the Latest Episode of AltPress: In Session
Boys Like Girls are on their "Soundtrack of Your Life" tour, marking the 20th anniversary of their 2006 debut and the 15th anniversary of 2009’s Love Drunk by performing both albums in full. Frontman Martin Johnson appeared on the latest AltPress:...
Leaders Must Prioritize Energy Management Amid Tough Times
Leadership right now is tough. It has never been more important to manage energy. https://t.co/1nRbNREmfK
Founders' Self‑Care: 8 Essential Wellness Tips
📚Blog Post: Self-care: 8 Tips for Founders to take care of themselves https://t.co/vBEVS3246D @2048vc // #startuphacks // #VC
NYC Health Department Launches Anti-Alcohol ‘Buzzkill’ Campaign
The New York City Department of Health launched the "Buzzkill" campaign, a city‑wide effort to warn residents that alcohol consumption raises the risk of cancers in the breast, colorectum, esophagus, liver, mouth, throat and voice box. The initiative uses ads...
Kano's Humor Saves Mediocre Mortal Kombat 2 Debut
#MortalKombat2: a to-be-expected amalgam of fights, flimsy story & forced coolness which nevertheless will please target aud. Surprisingly good amount of humor driven by Josh Lawson's Kano who steals every scene. A few wild kills, but battles are mostly uninspiring....
Oracle and ACRN Health Launch AI-Driven Research in Africa
This collaboration between Oracle Life Sciences and the @acrnhealth is a significant step in delivering modern, AI-driven, patient-centric research and scientific breakthroughs in Africa. https://t.co/Z26aK7wRxW
S-Mitochonic Acid 5. Increases ATP, NAD+ and SIRTUINS
Researchers have synthesized the S‑enantiomer of Mitochonic Acid‑5 (MA‑5) with 99 % enantiomeric purity. The compound strengthens the mitochondrial protein Mitofilin, preserving crista junction geometry and boosting ATP synthase efficiency. It also acts as a direct NAMPT agonist, raising intracellular NAD⁺,...
AMC Entertainment Q1 Revenue Surges 20% to Over $1 B as Box‑Office Rebounds
AMC Entertainment posted first‑quarter 2026 revenue of more than $1 billion, up 20% from a year earlier, as a revived box‑office lifted attendance 13% and turned adjusted EBITDA positive. The results underscore a broader theatrical recovery and set a bullish tone...