To Glyphosate Or Not To Glyphosate — That Is The Question
A coastal condo association applied glyphosate to eradicate invasive wedelia threatening its half‑mile dune, hoping to protect native sea oats and restore habitat. The move comes amid growing scientific and legal scrutiny of glyphosate, which the WHO classifies as a probable carcinogen. The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing *Monsanto Co. v. Durnell*, a case that could reshape liability for the herbicide and affect thousands of pending lawsuits. With few cost‑effective alternatives, the community faces a trade‑off between weed control, ecosystem health, and future regulatory risk.
The Hot Sheets: May Inventory Momentum and Buyer Positioning
In this episode of the Hot Sheets, the host reviews May's real‑estate market performance, highlighting a near‑doubling of unit volume year‑over‑year with 89 homes slated to close versus 55 last year and a median price now around $2.3 million, up roughly...
Los Angeles, California Avital Burg's Mercurial Flower Show in Los Angeles by Lyle Zimskind
Brooklyn‑born painter Avital Burg presents "Mercurial Flower Show" at Los Angeles’ Nazarian Curcio, featuring fourteen large‑scale oil and oil‑stick works that capture wildflowers foraged from Crown Heights streets. The paintings explode with thick impasto, revealing underlying sketches and occasional abstract...
Total Tommy Returns With New Single ‘Pretty Little Mouth’
Australian indie‑pop artist total tommy returns after a 12‑month hiatus with the single “Pretty Little Mouth.” The track was recorded in a London studio alongside producer Tom Stafford, known for work with Joy Crooks and Orla Gartland. Musically, the song twists scuzzy...
The Music of Square Enix - Magic, Memories and Melodies Is a Confident Celebration of Decades of Live Concerts
Square Enix launched "The Music of Square Enix – Magic, Memories and Melodies," a live‑orchestra tour that showcases music from its entire catalog rather than a single franchise. Produced by the Distant Worlds team, the tour features iconic pieces such as Kingdom...
Some Things I’ve Learned Lately
Ben Carlson announced the upcoming release of his new book, "Risk & Reward," available in paperback, Kindle, and audiobook formats. He chose to narrate the audiobook himself after a studio session, citing the ability to convey the right inflections. The...
‘It Kicks Ass’: Rolling Stones Launch New Album at Star-Studded New York Event
The Rolling Stones introduced their 25th studio album, *Foreign Tongues*, at a high‑profile New York event hosted by Conan O’Brien. The record, produced by Andrew Watt, spans 14 tracks that blend rock, country, blues and punk, featuring guest appearances from...
Cytokinetics Scores Late-Stage Win in Non-Obstructive HCM as BMS Plans Camzyos Restart
Cytokinetics announced that its experimental drug Myqorzo (aficamten) achieved both primary endpoints in the Phase III ACACIA‑HCM trial, marking the first late‑stage success for a therapy targeting non‑obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). The result propelled the company’s stock up 17%, pushing its...
Anduba Launches Seven-Pattern Collection with Indigenous Artists
Anduba, a Denver startup founded in 2025, launched its first wallcovering line, The Brave Ones, featuring patterns created by Indigenous artists from Brazil, Mexico and the United States. The company uses a royalty‑based partnership that lets artists keep copyright and...
Little Grandad Share Two New Songs, ‘Sleepwalking’ And ‘Unmasked’
London‑based indie‑rock outfit Little Grandad has dropped two new tracks, “Sleepwalking” and “Unmasked,” through Communion Records. The songs were recorded with producer Kev Jones at The Church and Communion Studios, showcasing the band’s signature blend of American tones and UK...
17-Year-Old Minnesota High School Swimmer Creates Device Detecting Harmful Pool Chemicals
Seventeen‑year‑old Minnesota high‑school swimmer Aditi Gandhi engineered a portable device that monitors airborne chloramine levels in pools by measuring total volatile organic compounds, equivalent CO₂, temperature and relative humidity. The invention addresses swimmers’ recurring illness symptoms linked to chloramine buildup,...
How Ancient Centipede Ancestors Conquered the Earth
Scientists have described a new Silurian myriapod, Waukartus muscularis, from fossils uncovered in a Wisconsin quarry. The 437‑million‑year‑old specimens display streamlined, segmented legs that indicate a high degree of terrestrial adaptation long before myriapods fully left the water. Published in...
Fondazione Vico Magistretti Connects the Prolific Designer’s Legacy with Students and Art Lovers Alike
The Fondazione Vico Magistretti, led by the designer’s granddaughter Margherita Pellino, safeguards an extensive archive of Vico Magistretti’s work and opens it to students and design enthusiasts. The foundation curates thematic exhibitions, such as the upcoming "Vico Magistretti and Japan"...
Aston Martin DB12 S
Aston Martin has launched the DB12 S, a performance‑focused upgrade of its mid‑size DB12 coupe. The S model adds 20 bhp to reach 691 bhp, trims weight by up to 50 kg, and introduces carbon‑ceramic brakes, adaptive dampers and Apple CarPlay Ultra. Pricing starts at...
Singing Mice Puff up Air Sacs to Make Their Sweet Songs
Researchers have identified that Alston’s singing mouse inflates a specialized throat sac to generate its complex, high‑pitched songs. The 10‑second vocalizations contain roughly 100 notes, a tempo unmatched by other rodents. Experiments showed that blocking or removing the sac silences...
The Rules of Engagement: Aston Martin DB12 S Drive
Aston Martin’s 2026 DB12 S coupe pushes the brand’s grand tourer into a more driver‑focused realm, delivering 690 hp from a Mercedes‑AMG‑sourced 4.0‑liter V‑8 and a retuned eight‑speed transaxle that shaves a tenth of a second off the 0‑60 sprint, now estimated...
The Aston Martin DB12 S Is Subtly Better
Aston Martin unveiled the DB12 S, a $276,000 grand tourer that refines the standard DB12 with a modest 690 hp output, carbon‑ceramic brakes and retuned chassis. The power bump adds just 19 hp, but software‑tuned gearbox shifts and firmer dampers shave a tenth...
Choosing Integrity Over Short‑Term Revenue Pays Off
Turned down a four-figure engagement this morning. The client wanted me to 'just facilitate' a reorg they'd already designed. The design was the problem. Saying no to misaligned work is structural alignment for your own practice. Cost me potential revenue. Bought me...
Jessie Reyez Announces New Album ‘A Little Vengeance’
Toronto singer‑songwriter Jessie Reyez will release her second full‑length album, “A Little Vengeance,” on June 12. The record follows her surprise EP “$TILL PAID” and the single “N.Y.F.F.,” which have reignited interest in her Latin‑infused soul‑pop sound. A pre‑album collaboration...
Giangiacomo Rossetti Paints Venice Blue
Italian painter Giangiacomo Rossetti is set to debut a major solo exhibition, *The Dead*, at the Venice Biennale. The show features his largest works yet, including a monumental canvas that reinterprets a 2018 piece and a series of blue‑toned monotypes...
The 1968 Folk Hit That Created a Rift Between These Two Musicians for 30 Years
In 1968 Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel released a re‑imagined version of the centuries‑old ballad “Scarborough Fair” paired with Simon’s anti‑war song “Canticle,” propelling the tune into mainstream consciousness via *The Graduate* soundtrack. British folk scholar Martin Carthy, who had popularized the...
Grammy-Winning Country Band Returns With New Lineup After Frontman’s Death: “Music Is the Medicine”
The Mavericks, the Grammy‑winning country band, announced a new U.S. tour after frontman Raul Malo’s death from colon cancer in December 2025. Guest vocalists James Otto and Emily West will join the group for the "The Mavericks and Friends: The...
Alix Earle Literally Bares It All for Cheetos & Doritos’ Simply NKD Line
Alix Earle partnered with Cheetos and Doritos to launch the Simply NKD line, starring in a provocative Instagram video that features her in a nude pose censored with black bars. The ad leans into a "nothing extra" concept, using minimal...
Colorado Snowstorm In May Could Be Its Biggest This Season
A late‑season snowstorm swept the Colorado Rockies in early May, delivering up to a foot of snow in Estes Park and 3‑9 inches in Denver. Meteorologists said it could become the season’s largest storm, potentially eclipsing the March 6 record of 8.5...
Brutalist Affair
The post “Brutalist affair” spotlights a new restaurant that embraces a concrete‑heavy, brutalist aesthetic. The design features stark geometry, raw materials, and minimalist artwork, creating a modern dining environment. The author, writing in first‑person, describes the ambience, menu integration, and...
Culinary Monster
Chef Hasung Lee, head chef and owner of Oyatte, is in the final pre‑opening stretch of his new Murray Hill restaurant, which opens to the public today. His Tuesday routine blends administrative work, vendor meetings, equipment orders, and a comprehensive...
"This Is Not a Band Hiding Behind Legacy; It Is One Already Doing Enough to Stand without It." Everything that...
Stanley Simmons, the son‑of‑Kiss‑era duo Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons, debuted live at San Diego's House of Blues, delivering a one‑hour set despite having no released album. The performance showcased tight harmonies, genre‑spanning songs, and a confident stage presence that...
Start Lifting Now—Never Too Late, Even With GLP‑1
It’s not permanent. The best time to start lifting is before taking a GLP-1 medicine. The second best time is now. It’s never too late.
Country Thunder Florida to Spotlight Writers Behind Blake Shelton and Jake Owen Hits During Songwriters Showcase
Country Thunder Florida, running May 8‑10 at Coachman Park in Clearwater, will feature a nightly Songwriters Showcase on the Shoreline Stage between headlining sets by Gavin Adcock, Zach Top and Kane Brown. Four Nashville‑based writers—Eric Van Houten, Joey Hyde, Brooke Lee and Brent Anderson—will each perform...
Expert Insights on Misophonia: Clarifying the Basics
Dr. Prashanth Prabhu explains that misophonia is primarily a neurophysiological condition rooted in central auditory and limbic circuitry rather than peripheral ear damage. His lab’s auditory brainstem and cochlear studies found normal peripheral function but abnormal cortical activation and connectivity....
How Author Douglas Stuart's Journey to a Remote Scottish Island Inspired 'John of John'
Douglas Stuart, Booker‑Prize winner of *Shuggie Bain*, releases his second novel *John of John*, set on Scotland’s Outer Hebrides. The story follows Cal, a young man who returns to his remote island home to confront his identity, faith, and a strained...
Brief Tears, Then Forward: Skip the Self‑Pity
I’ve never been the woe me person . When things aren’t working in my favor I spend some time , cry a little and then we move on. Because woe me won’t bring me to the places I wanna go!
Jack Kelly On Training for 50, 100, 200 Breast: “It’s Still Something I’m Trying to Figure Out”
Jack Kelly, a rising breaststroke specialist training with Bob Bowman at the University of Texas, captured the 50‑ and 100‑meter titles at the Fort Lauderdale Open, posting 27.42 and 1:00.72 respectively, and placed second in the 200‑meter behind Olympic champion...
Tour News: Karol G, Radiohead, Judge, Bright Eyes, Graham Nash, More
BrooklynVegan’s latest tour roundup highlights a flurry of live‑music activity across North America. Colombian pop star Karol G adds a second MetLife Stadium date for September 18, while Radiohead extends its immersive Kid A Mnesia Motion Picture House through June 28. Major festivals such as...
Chinese Parents Use Unique Phrases, Not “I Love You
Chinese parents: What do you say to kids when dropping them at school? (Since there is no Chinese equivalent to 'I love you' 😊)
Celebrating the Paperback Birthdays of Two New Books
Happy book birthday to the paperback editions of This Is a School, illustrated by Veronica Miller Jamison and written by me, and This Is a Story, illustrated by Lauren Castillo and written by me! https://t.co/2F5ed96DaV https://t.co/88tw1BVrWG
Born on This Day in 1942, the First Lady of Country Music and One of the Genre’s Most Tragic Stars
Tammy Wynette, born Virginia Pugh on May 5, 1942, rose from a poverty‑stricken Mississippi childhood to become the First Lady of Country Music. After moving to Nashville in 1966, she signed with Epic Records and, with producer Billy Sherrill, delivered a string...
New Downtempo House Mix “The Girl You Know”
In case you missed it, check out my latest mix "The Girl You Know." Beautiful downtempo melodic house. Will get you grooving in your seat, guaranteed. https://t.co/19iNEXgl6B
Challenge Yourself, Achieve Goals, Then Surpass Them
When we challenge ourselves, we achieve our initial goal to then move far beyond. https://t.co/wSc4ahimjR
Why Wynton Marsalis Thinks Jazz Is the Perfect Metaphor for Democracy
Renowned trumpeter Wynton Marsalis has unveiled "JazzCall for Freedom," a multipart initiative that pairs short video performances of classic jazz pieces with contemporary civic commentary. The project invites established and emerging musicians to record clips that echo current social and political...
13‑Year Study Redefines Colonoscopy’s Population‑Level Impact
Colonoscopy, cancer prevention, and the new arithmetic of benefit - @TheLancet “The study's 13-year results compel a recalibration of what colonoscopy can—and cannot—achieve at the population level. https://t.co/vDOv0cSkjY
Space Mission Lessons: Risk, Teamwork, Endurance Revealed
Thrilled to be bringing my live talk “The Sky is Not the Limit: Lessons from a Year in Space” to Australia this November. I’ll take audiences behind the scenes of my 143-million-mile mission- the risks, teamwork, and endurance that made...
Matthew Perry’s ‘Friends’ Scripts and More Personal Items to Be Auctioned by Estate
Heritage Auctions in Dallas will auction personal items from the late Matthew Perry, including 26 original *Friends* scripts, on June 5. The collection, curated with Warner Bros., features signed scripts from all six cast members, a replica of Monica’s yellow peephole frame,...
Anemia Raises Alzheimer Biomarkers and Dementia Risk in Seniors
In a large study of older adults, anemia was linked to higher levels of blood biomarkers associated with Alzheimer’s disease, neurodegeneration, and brain inflammation, as well as a significantly increased risk of developing dementia over time. https://t.co/cnUbvkidIO
Book Launch in 3 Weeks, Introducing Trade War Film
My book is out in 3 weeks. Which means it’s time to pitch HOW TO WIN A TRADE WAR: The Movie 🎬 https://t.co/zyjeGN4HBD
Brand New Day Beats No Way Home Except Interest
#SpiderMan #BrandNewDay is outpacing No Way Home in every metric except Interest ~100 days out, per Greenlight Analytics. Stronger awareness→intent conversion, but lower Interest points to a more engaged yet narrower audience vs NWH’s broader, generational multiverse appeal. https://t.co/cGIiAMkmky
Monkeypaw Cuts Half Its Development Team
Excl: Monkeypaw Productions, the production company run by Jordan Peele, is laying off just under half of its development staff (3 out of an already large 7 person team). A few factors are in play. https://t.co/rk8otvFHra
Teach Kids What You Never Learned, Not Just Give Them Things
Do not just buy children what you never had, teach them what you never knew. https://t.co/KfNH4FBezm
Teach Kids to Question What They Read
Do not just teach your children how to read. Teach them how to question what they read. —Professor Richard Feynman https://t.co/LCtQGq3kro
Keep Pushing Through the Process; Success Awaits
To all of you in the “process” … keep pushing … you’ll get “there” … I’m proud of you .. https://t.co/QobMz1rDYW