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 Léon Marchand. He recently shattered the Irish 50‑breast record (26.84) and announced his intent to represent Ireland internationally. Kelly’s world rankings sit at 8th (50 m), 19th (100 m) and 14th (200 m), underscoring his multi‑event potential. He says balancing power and aerobic work for all three distances remains a work in progress as he eyes the 2028 Olympic team.
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!
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' 😊)
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...
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...
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,...
Kourtney Kardashian Sizzles in Bold Mini Dress That Leaves Little to the Imagination
Kourtney Kardashian posted a striking black strapless mini dress on Instagram, featuring corset‑inspired detailing and a glossy, body‑con silhouette. The look, paired with pointed heels and a sleek updo, blends classic elegance with a provocative edge, echoing recent runway trends....
Hantavirus Outbreaks Are Rare, but They Aren’t Going Away and There’s No Cure
Hantaviruses, carried by rodents worldwide, continue to cause sporadic human infections despite their rarity. The disease manifests as hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome or severe pulmonary syndrome, with Old World strains generally milder than New World variants. Recent media attention...
Scientists Map Genetic Switches on Mosquito Reproductive Genes, Advancing Tools to Fight Disease
Scientists at Keele University have produced the first detailed map of cis‑regulatory elements that govern reproduction in Anopheles gambiae, the primary malaria vector. The atlas identifies hundreds of genetic switches and the exact nucleotides that drive germline expression in both...
Seeking Decades‑Spanning Friendship Novels for Next Read
I really enjoy the genre of books about friendships that span decades/lifetimes. What should I read next? Examples I’ve loved: The Great Believers Heart the Lover The Interestings A Little Life Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow
Both Very Low and Very High Heart Rates May Be Linked to Higher Stroke Risk, Study Says
A UK Biobank analysis of nearly 460,000 adults presented at the European Stroke Organisation Conference found a U‑shaped relationship between resting heart rate and stroke risk. The lowest risk occurred at 60‑69 beats per minute, while rates below 50 bpm...
PE Veteran Launches Foundation Boosting Cross‑Disciplinary Scholars
Private equity veteran Will Thorndike created the Cromwell Harbor Foundation to foster the careers of innovative, cross-disciplinary scholars. Paul Karon Reports: https://tinyurl.com/3jfxjtzc Related IP Resources: Grants for Higher Education -https://tinyurl.com/2dx6h3mu Grants for Science Research -https://tinyurl.com/mpdstvy2 Donor Insights for Science -https://tinyurl.com/55paf7kc HigherEducation
Who’s the Actor Playing Andy’s Boyfriend in The Devil Wears Prada 2, Patrick Brammall?
The Devil Wears Prada 2 opened to a $233 million worldwide debut, reuniting Anne Hathaway with Meryl Streep and adding Australian actor Patrick Brammall as Peter, Andy’s new boyfriend. Brammall, known for Australian TV hits like Colin From Accounts, almost turned down...
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10 Non-Traditional War Movies Now Streaming on Peacock
Peacock has assembled a collection of ten unconventional war‑themed movies for its streaming library, ranging from ancient Mayan epics to Cold‑War submarine dramas. The lineup includes genre‑bending titles such as the fantasy action film Highlander and the animated biblical story...
Why Epsom Salt Is Not Good For Your Garden (or the Environment)
Gardeners often tout Epsom salt as a miracle fertilizer, but scientific evidence shows it offers no measurable benefit for most home gardens. While it does supply magnesium and sulfur, typical garden soils are not deficient in these micronutrients, and the...
28ft ‘Monster’ Waves Pummel Lake Superior in Historic Great Lakes Swell (Video)
Lake Superior is set to experience 28‑foot waves as a powerful storm system moves across the Upper Peninsula, matching the historic 28.8‑foot peak recorded in 2017. The forecasted swell rivals the 25‑plus‑foot waves that battered the lake during the infamous...
Older Boyfriend Becomes Unexpected Babysitter for My Son
My son is 7. I been -a single mom since I was 8 months pregnant . Never would have thought it but it is what it is. But my boyfriend is outside playing catch with my son. He is 40...
The Mandalorian and Grogu Brings ‘90s Movie Style to Star Wars at Extended Footage Preview
Disney’s upcoming theatrical release, "The Mandalorian and Grogu," was previewed in IMAX, showcasing 26 minutes of new footage that leans heavily on 1990s cinematic language. The opening replaces the classic crawl with a title card reminiscent of Gladiator and Braveheart,...
A Restored Paul Rudolph Masterpiece Just Hit the Market
The Paul Rudolph‑designed Fullam House, a 3,500‑sq‑ft Brutalist residence in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, has been fully restored and listed for $5.85 million. Originally built in the 1950s and left incomplete, the property was completed in 2014 according to Rudolph’s original plans,...
Silversea Launches Advisor Appreciation Campaign and Sweepstakes
Silversea has launched the "Extraordinary Journeys Begin With You" campaign to celebrate Travel Advisor Appreciation Month. From May 1‑31 2026, every advisor booking enters a sweepstakes that awards a pre‑owned Hermès bag to the winner, with $500 and $250 gift cards for...
MEGADETH's TEEMU MÄNTYSAARI Believes GHOST-Style 'Phone Ban' At Concerts Is A 'Great Idea'
Megadeth guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari says phone‑free concerts, like Ghost’s Yondr‑enabled shows, enhance audience focus and immersion. He recalls using locked pouches at a private album‑listening party and applauds the trade‑off of limiting fan‑generated video in favor of professional footage. Mäntysaari...
Usher’s New Look and Boys & Girls Clubs Launch Groundbreaking Entertainment Workforce Initiative
Usher’s New Look and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Detroit have launched the Entertainment Industry Club: Live Touring Edition, a workforce‑development program tied to Usher’s 2026 North American R&B tour. The initiative will select ten interns aged 18...
Nastent Nasal Insert Outperforms CPAP in Compliance
Your doctor will not tell you this. Most CPAP patients hate it and abandon it within months. Their oxygen crashes at night. Their mitochondria suffer. Their glymphatic system cannot clear amyloid beta. A clinical trial just completed on Nastent. It is...
Filmmaker Karan Johar’s Met Gala Debut Anchors India’s Most Craft-Driven Representation Yet
Filmmaker Karan Johar made his Met Gala debut in a Manish Malhotra cape that highlighted Indian artisanship, marking the most craft‑driven Indian presence at the event. The contingent included Jaipur royalty, Ambani and Birla family members, and business leaders, each wearing...
MRI Reveals Link Between Hidden Muscle Fat and Undiagnosed Cardiometabolic Risk
Researchers used a deep‑learning segmentation algorithm on whole‑body MRIs of more than 11,000 ostensibly healthy adults and found that intramuscular fat is strongly associated with hypertension, atherogenic dyslipidemia and dysglycemia. The AI model dramatically reduced the time needed to quantify...
MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Claims METALLICA Feud Ended Years Ago
Dave Mustaine, Megadeth’s founder, told Ibagenscast that his long‑standing feud with Metallica has been resolved for years. He recalled his 1980s dismissal from Metallica and a 2010 royalty dispute that reignited tensions. Mustaine highlighted Megadeth’s recent cover of Metallica’s “Ride...
Shakira Adds Five New US Shows to “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour”
Colombian pop star Shakira has expanded the U.S. leg of her 2026 Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour with five additional dates, adding second nights in San Jose, Atlanta, Miami, Boston and Brooklyn. Tickets will be offered through a staggered...
New Research Shows Just How Quickly Meditation Boosts Your Brain
A March 2026 study published in Springer found that meditation triggers observable brain‑wave changes in as little as 30 seconds for seasoned practitioners and after 2‑3 minutes for beginners, with effects peaking at 7‑10 minutes. The research tracked over 100 participants...
30 Short Habits With a Massive Return On Life
Sifu Yik’s latest Substack post lists 30 micro‑habits that promise outsized life returns, ranging from simple morning routines to weekly digital detoxes. Each habit is paired with a brief rationale and a practical tip, encouraging readers to adopt a few...
Digitizing Microscope Slides Can Uncover Billions of Fossils for Natural History
Researchers have developed a slide‑scanner protocol that digitally images entire microscope slides, revealing an estimated 4.3 billion microfossils in the Denver Pollen Collection—four times the total previously counted across the world’s largest natural‑history museums. The method preserves fragile specimens, captures high‑resolution...
Never Mind, the Pussycat Dolls Aren’t Going on a U.S. Tour
The Pussycat Dolls announced a reunion tour in early 2024 but have now canceled all but one of their North American dates, keeping only the Los Angeles Pride performance. Their UK and European legs remain on schedule and are reportedly sold...
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Book Club 1: 1–490
Dead Language Society released a recording of the inaugural Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Book Club session. The discussion examined the poem’s likely composition period and geographic origin, the Middle English dialect used by the anonymous poet, and the...
Accountability Means Understanding, Not Micromanaging—Evolve with Digital Twin
Holding people accountable means understanding them and their circumstances well enough to assess whether they can and should do some things differently, getting in sync with them about that, and, if they can't adequately do what is required, removing them...
OpenClaw Name Stems From Claude Shannon, Not Lobsters
I may have been wrong about this particular part of my thread. Digging now into lobster references for Charles Stross. May not have been an accident - but I still didn't find a tie to Dali yet. More soon.
Andrew Dana Hudson’s Book Notes Music Playlist for His Novel Absence
Speculative fiction author Andrew Dana Hudson has released a “Book Notes” music playlist that aligns eight songs with the eight parts of his new novel Absence. The playlist features tracks ranging from Lorde’s “Yellow Flicker Beat” to Leon Bridges’ “River,”...
Aged Male Mice Stay Glucose Tolerant Despite Obesity
Aged Male Mice Remain Glucose Tolerant Despite Increased Energy Storage Efficiency Favoring Diet-Induced Obesity https://t.co/PzeRMKqvKw https://t.co/mUihjmGsSG
Eliminate Obligations: Subtraction Creates Space, Not Just Saying No
Subtraction is harder than saying no. Saying no prevents future obligations. Subtraction kills current commitments. Subtraction creates space. Stop seeking more time. Eliminate obligations. Click to learn 7 ways to practice subtraction. https://t.co/KZ8PmqKDRl
AMC Theatres Launches Shared Live Concert Streaming Partnership With Arena One
AMC Theatres is teaming with Arena One to stream live, interactive concerts to more than 300 U.S. locations and Odeon venues in Europe, beginning June 17 with Bebe Rexha. The service uses a purpose‑built cinematic stage that lets audience reactions flow...
Media-Fueled Fear Curtails Children's Independence and Exploration
The role of parental fear in restricting children’s independence is often underappreciated. Our information environment contributes to fear-based parenting by amplifying the perceived risks of low base rate harms. As a result, we limit kids’ opportunities to explore their world.
Conserve Mental Bandwidth: Build, Don’t Dwell on Problems
If our brain is using its finite resources to scan for negatives or visualizing all the problems that could arise, it has fewer resources leftover for doing actual work. Focus your energy not on struggling with the old, but on building...
Will I See You May 11th?
Author Ross Barkan is debuting his new novel Colossus with a ticketed launch event on May 11 at P&T Knitwear in New York, co‑hosted by journalist Shadi Hamid. The evening starts at 6:30 PM and tickets cost $10. Barkan will also hold a...
Brain IGF-1 Shields Male Mice From Age‑Related Decline
Central IGF-1 protects against features of cognitive and sensorimotor decline with aging in male mice https://t.co/7U25aLdLFv
Plant-Inspired Robot Grips Objects Gently
This Plant-Inspired #Robot Handles Objects with Care by @MIT #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/IpDoXtRMOa
The Best Italian Restaurant In Atlanta Is Tucked Under A Condo Complex
Atlanta’s top-rated Italian dining experience, La Grotta Ristorante Italiano, is tucked beneath the Peachtree House condo complex, making it a hidden gem without exterior signage. The restaurant, a staple since 1978, has earned Atlanta Magazine’s Best Italian award for 18...
Finding Meaning: Tefillin Wrapped After Father's Passing
What a pleasure @FarroYossi I hadn’t wrapped Tefillin since my father passed away. Was meaningful. Thank you for bringing me this mitzvah. Our funds are larger than that but I’ll forgive your typo ;)
Kierkegaard's Birthday Insight: Transform Anxiety Into Creative Power
Kierkegaard, born on this day in 1813, on how to channel anxiety into creativity https://t.co/gjzE4MgfuW
My Trusted Peptide Source: Clean Labs, Certified Products
Since everyone is DM'ing me about my peptides "source", this is it: https://t.co/feX9CCNNYz (code BGL10 saves) Why? Clean labs, good certificates, catalog of injectables/nasal sprays/patches/capsules, etc.
McCartney And
"Home to Us" started as a Ringo Starr drum track, became a phone call, and ended up as Paul McCartney and Starr's first ever duet. Pretenders frontwoman Chrissie Hynde and Texas singer Sharleen Spiteri on backing vocals. Out Friday May...
Mortal Kombat 2 Screening Moved, Review Delayed
Welp - I got all the way to Regal Union Square to find out the #MortalKombat2 screening was just moved to Times Square…. I can’t get there in time, so my review will have to go up Thursday afternoon Very disappointing...