
The Academy Is… has unveiled a new single, “L Train,” as a preview for their forthcoming album “Almost There,” slated for release on March 27 through I Surrender Records. The track blends breezy psychedelia with lyrical introspection, reflecting the band’s 20‑year journey since their 2005 debut “Almost Here.” Alongside the album, the group announced a 15‑date North American tour spanning April and May 2026. The release underscores the band’s renewed creative momentum and strategic push into both streaming and live‑performance markets.

Ariana Grande’s seventh studio album *Eternal Sunshine* has logged 104 weeks on the Billboard 200, matching the two‑year run of her 2020 record *Positions*. The album slipped from No. 124 to No. 136 this week but remains on the chart, making it her...
Bertel King adds a Samsung Smart Monitor M8 to his SmartThings ecosystem, turning a 32‑inch 4K display into a multifunctional hub. The monitor runs One UI on Tizen, offering TV‑style streaming, Samsung DeX desktop, and built‑in light, motion and sound...
Wendy Eisenberg released "Vanity Paradox," the third single from the self‑titled album arriving April 3 on Joyful Noise Recordings. The accompanying video, directed by Ruby Mars, was shot around Lucy the Elephant, a 65‑foot landmark on the Atlantic City boardwalk. Eisenberg describes...

The article reviews après‑ski footwear that bridges mountain performance and casual comfort. It highlights the Stio Colter Boot as the best overall option, the Columbia Venturetrot Boot as the top value pick for muddy conditions, and The North Face Thermoball...
Heat exposure through sauna bathing is associated with reduced cardiovascular mortality. JAMA Internal Medicine, 2015. Laukkanen et al. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2130724

Self‑awareness, often mischaracterized as self‑consciousness, is presented as a powerful personal asset. The article explains that understanding one’s values, triggers, and emotional patterns enables better decision‑making, stronger relationships, and greater emotional resilience. It outlines practical steps such as daily check‑ins,...
Swedish indie pop outfit Red Langur has dropped their latest single, “Crawl,” a breezy track that fuses folk‑inflected guitar work with bright, melodic vocal hooks. Critics praise the song for its nostalgic radio vibe while avoiding derivative pastiche, noting its...

Thomas Dollbaum’s new album *Birds Of Paradise* drops on May 22 through Dear Life Records, marrying Southern rock roots with off‑kilter indie textures. The record features his longtime band—Nick Corson, Josh Halper—and guest guitarist MJ Lenderman, who delivers a standout solo on...
Up to 1 in 10 women develop thyroid problems in the first year after giving birth. It's called postpartum thyroiditis. Your immune system dials down during pregnancy to tolerate the baby. After birth, it rebounds. In some women, that rebound...

Chef and foraging guide Maria Finn says the unusually wet and sunny winter has primed California’s West Coast for a bounty of spring wild foods. She highlights abundant finds such as morels, edible flowers, fiddlehead ferns, and coastal seaweed, while...
Kid Cudi has announced a collaboration with Off‑White on the brand’s “Out of Office” sneaker, originally designed by his late friend Virgil Abloh. The new Kid Cudi × Off‑White version swaps the classic arrow motif for an oversized panel with detachable arm‑like extensions,...

Mumsnet’s 2026 roundup identifies the top carpet cleaners for UK households, highlighting Vax Platinum SmartWash as the overall winner and Russell Hobbs as the most affordable option. The guide ranks models for specific needs—tough stains, pets, spot cleaning, upholstery, and...
The exhibition "Between Nature and Code" showcases Chinese artist Lingqun Teng’s digital reinterpretations of natural landscapes. By employing pixelation, geometric reduction, and symbolic abstraction, works such as Mosaic, Mountain Is Mountain, and Short‑Sighted turn mountains, forests, and skies into data‑driven...

Norito Asazuki’s "Demi‑Human Sharehouse Vol 1" flips the classic harem formula by placing corporate drudge Kei Sato in a house of three demi‑human roommates—a snow‑woman, a medusa, and an incubus. The volume leans heavily on sensual fan service—teasing, suggestive dreams, and...

The article curates 25 spoon rests, highlighting price, material, design, and brand options. It emphasizes that spoon rests can be both functional and decorative, offering choices from budget‑friendly Etsy finds to premium brass sets. Notable brands such as Le Creuset, Anthropologie,...
Garcia Family Provisions will issue GarciaLive Volume 22 on May 1, 2026, documenting Jerry Garcia and Merl Saunders’ September 25, 1971 performances at San Anselmo’s Lion’s Share nightclub. The double‑LP captures early and late sets recorded on analog reel by Betty Cantor‑Jackson and Bob...
Fear Factory has unveiled its Fall 2026 Cybernetic Domination Tour, a twelve‑city U.S. headline run from November 13 to November 29, with Darkest Hour as direct support and thrash outfit Brotality opening each show. The band will precede the fall leg with a...

The Thriller at Killers big‑wave contest unfolded on February 7 at Todos Santos Island, delivering 25‑foot swells that few events see. South African Grant “Twiggy” Baker captured the men’s title after a three‑day chase across iconic breaks, while San Diego’s...
American Football has unveiled the tracklist for their upcoming LP4, a 10‑song record produced by Sonny DiPerri and featuring guest vocals from Turnstile’s Brendan Yates, Rainer Maria’s Caithlin De Marrais, and Wisp’s Natalie Lu. The band also announced a limited‑edition vinyl...
The Black Crowes are set to release their new album *A Pound of Feathers* on Friday, recorded entirely using traditional methods. Frontman Chris Robinson publicly denounced AI‑generated songwriting, calling it "lazy bullshit" during a Rolling Stone podcast. The record was tracked...
A multi‑institution team used the Northwestern Experimental Underground Site (NEXUS) at Fermilab, 350 feet below ground, to record charge noise across a four‑qubit superconducting chip, marking the first multi‑qubit measurement of this kind. By alternating a lead shield around the dilution...
New writers should be aware that the time expenditure of writing and publishing a book is around 10% writing, 20% editing, 30% either querying/submitting to agents/publishers *or* formatting and uploading to self-pub platforms, and 5000% marketing.
Viola Davis dazzled on The Tonight Show wearing a Sandro rhinestone‑trimmed cropped top and high‑waisted sequined pants, complete with a removable pearl collar and pointed‑toe heels. The French luxury ready‑to‑wear label used the high‑visibility appearance to showcase its versatile, upscale...
Anyone who's had a baby knows what meconium is. Hard to forget. It's this thick, black, tar-like substance your baby poops out for the first 1-2 days. Really hard to wash off too because it sticks to their skin. Meconium is...
Hydroflyer unveiled the Gen 2 FF, a limited‑edition eFoil powered by a 10,000‑watt motor that reaches 60 km/h and delivers explosive acceleration. The board features a four‑point‑contact stance with handlebars, carbon‑fiber construction, and an onboard computer that manages power, depth mapping, and...

The Baltic Deli in Roswell, Georgia, serves fresh, made‑daily pierogi alongside a range of Eastern European dishes and grocery items. Its pierogi, offered in several fillings, are priced at $12.99 for a complete meal that includes sides and toppings. The...

New York’s street style is swapping black boots for light‑brown versions as spring arrives. Chloe Sevigny highlighted the shift by pairing brown heeled boots with a navy coat at the Miu Miu Paris show. The hue offers a softer, neutral contrast that...

Grecotel, Greece’s leading luxury hospitality group, has launched “Grecotel Acts of Kindness,” a program that surprises travel agents with thoughtful gifts throughout the year. Unlike traditional incentive schemes, the gestures are not tied to bookings or sales targets, emphasizing gratitude...

For 12,000 years, humanity has produced meat the same way: grow crops, feed animals, convert plants into protein. From a biomanufacturing perspective, it is one of the most complex and least optimized production systems on the planet. What happens when we start...

Supermodel Bella Hadid fronted Revolve’s latest campaign, showcasing a sleek black bodysuit paired with sheer stockings and a leather coat. The look reinterprets classic power dressing with a Gen‑Z‑friendly edge, featuring minimalist accessories and bold makeup. The viral imagery has...

Islands.com identified Myrtle Beach’s five top beachfront cafés by filtering locations with four‑star-plus ratings on Google and TripAdvisor. The list includes Hi‑Fi Coffee Bar, Sea Captain’s House, Beachfront Kitchen and Bar, a prime Starbucks, and Bummz Beach Cafe, each offering...

Renowned author Will Self confronts a blood cancer diagnosis while maintaining his characteristic literary ferocity, sparking renewed interest in his latest essays. Scholars continue to wrestle with a precise definition of monotheism, despite its recognition as a pivotal historical innovation....

Hollywood Undead has dropped a new single titled “1×1,” which incorporates a sample of Slayer’s legendary “Raining Blood” riff. The track, described as the band’s hardest work in years, centers on a resilience theme and marks their first release since...

Yoga instructor Lynn Rossy announces her annual Kripalu and Energy Medicine retreat at Pura Vida Retreat and Spa in Costa Rica, scheduled for January 23‑30, 2027. The week‑long program blends daily Kripalu yoga, meditation, pranayama, and wellness workshops with optional...
Michael Connelly has written 40+ novels, sold ~100 million books, and is the man behind TV series like Bosch and The Lincoln Lawyer. That makes him one of the most popular crime fiction writers in the world. He says: "Every...

Swedish producer Olof Dreijer, one half of the iconic duo The Knife, has signed to Dirty Hit’s electronic imprint dh2 and announced his debut solo album, Loud Bloom, slated for release on May 8, 2026. The launch is accompanied by the new...

Modest Mouse has broken a five‑year silence with the single “Look How Far…,” released on GP Records. The track features veteran drummer Janet Weiss, known for her work with Sleater‑Kinney and Quasi. It follows the band’s 2021 album The Golden Casket...

Have you ever dreaded something, only to find out it wasn't nearly as bad as you expected? Dan Gilbert and colleagues found that we consistently overestimate how terrible we'll feel after bad events. A breakup, a job loss, even a serious...
The high temperatures will cut into California’s snowpack, raising the risk that drought will return. https://t.co/LrGHsOjx8l

Swiss brand Freitag has reissued its 2003 F171 Laura shoulder bag after a fifteen‑year gap, aligning the launch with the current Y2K fashion wave. The revived model retains the original silhouette while adding a longer, sturdier strap for cross‑body wear....

Watch out for people who argue against something whenever they can find something--anything-- wrong with it, without properly weighing all the pluses and minuses. Such people tend to be poor decision makers. #principleoftheday https://t.co/B2OBDkdlDr
"Recognize when your cup is full. You were meant to be with people and have these moments in your life that teach you something. When you have achieved that, make space to teach others." - @katelin_cruse (EP.490) With thanks to @AlphaSenseInc, @MorningstarInc,...
My Art of Nonfiction interview w/the great Sarah Schulman is in this issue of @parisreview. We talked for four years (surely a record?) about her nonfiction + novels + organizing, about real solidarity vs. fake loyalty, and the necessity of...
Game of Streams: David Ellison's Plan to Compete with Netflix called Paramount+HBO Paramount wants to be more than a survivor in the streaming wars. It believes it can catapult itself into a daily use streaming platform that can compete head-on...

We’re jumping the tracks. 🌬️ The first Postcard from The Pause Button Project just went out to 900+ people. It’s time to stop, breathe, and take the wheel back. Join us here: https://t.co/vRFHUUtOpl https://t.co/NhKMZdmwbu

A little #ProjectUnreasonable predictive modeling this morning - Training Load + Time In Zone vs predicted VO2max. Still a whole lot of pretty aerobic colors ahead for @JohnGoldman https://t.co/noj8ztob5u
Citizen Science Travel. #Citizenscience travel lets everyday travelers support real research. Learn ways you can turn your next trip into a citizen science adventurehttps://www.ottsworld.com/blogs/citizen-science-antarctica-cruise/ via @Ottsworld
Kacey Musgraves Announces Sixth Album, ‘Middle of Nowhere’; Witty and Racy ‘Dry Spell’ Video Out Now https://t.co/sjjs0ooL1D via @variety

Gut microbes signal the brain influencing age-associated memory and cognitive function in the experimental model @arcinstitute @Nature https://t.co/elSw3RXbI9 https://t.co/6fRfCk4Z9n