Justin Bieber Has the Most Monthly Spotify Listeners After Coachella Streaming Surge
Justin Bieber emerged as Spotify’s most‑listened artist globally after his Coachella performance, topping 141 million monthly listeners on May 3—a 42 percent jump in just 24 days. His listener count rose from roughly 99 million before the festival to over 140 million by mid‑May, driven by a record‑breaking streaming day of 105 million plays on April 20. Legacy tracks such as “Beauty and a Beat” added 75.5 million streams, while newer hits also saw sizable gains. The set featured surprise appearances by Billie Eilish, SZA, Kid Laroi and Dijon, marking his first major public show since the 2022 Justice tour.
Here’s How Phish Outdid Themselves With Their Nine-Night, No-Repeats Sphere Run
Phish wrapped a nine‑night residency at Las Vegas’s Sphere with a flawless no‑repeat setlist, delivering 161 distinct songs across roughly 27 hours of performance. The band leveraged the venue’s massive LED screen and 167,000‑speaker spatial audio system to turn the building...
How I Compressed a 3-Day Goal Setting Retreat Into 2 Hours Using AI
A productivity expert condensed a traditional three‑day, cabin‑style goal‑setting retreat into a two‑hour desk session by leveraging generative AI. By prompting the model to interview him and then ask which goals to discard, he accelerated the clarity‑building phase from days...
Got Artwork that Deserves Wall Space? Share It with Us!
Dazed Club has partnered with London‑based art‑print platform DROOL to scout emerging talent. Up to ten Dazed Club members will have their artwork turned into official prints sold on DROOL’s site, earning a commission on each sale. Selected pieces will...
Of Montreal Shares Video for New Song “Already Dreaming” Directed by Kevin Barnes’ Daughter
Indie pop collective Of Montreal announced its ninth studio album, aethermead, slated for release on June 5 through Polyvinyl. The band unveiled the second single, “Already Dreaming,” accompanied by a music video directed by Kevin Barnes’ film‑school daughter, Beatrice Barnes. Barnes...
Bionic Tech Must Prove Itself Beyond the Lab
IEEE Spectrum’s special report examines bionic assistive tech through the eyes of users, not just lab demos. It follows exoskeleton pioneer Robert Woo, who after 15 years of testing highlights real‑world glitches such as safety sensors stopping on a slight...
Sabrina Carpenter Sang With Stevie Nicks at the Met Gala
At Monday night’s Met Gala, pop singer Sabrina Carpenter performed two of her hits before joining Fleetwood Mac legend Stevie Nicks for a surprise duet. The pair sang “Landslide” and later returned for a joint rendition of “Don’t Stop,” while...
Study Finds Potential for Double West Coast Earthquake Threat
Researchers at Oregon State University have uncovered evidence that the Cascadia subduction zone and the northern San Andreas fault can trigger earthquakes within minutes or hours of each other. By analyzing 3,100 years of sediment cores, they identified “doublet” layers that record...
South Korean Researchers at KIST Develop an Ultrathin Composite Film
South Korean researchers at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology have created an ultrathin (10‑20 µm), stretchable, 3D‑printable composite film that simultaneously shields electromagnetic interference (EMI) and neutron radiation. The film combines single‑walled carbon nanotubes for EMI absorption with boron...
Analyses of Human Lungs Reveal Seven Subphenotypes of Pneumonia
Researchers at Boston University’s Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine have mapped seven distinct pneumonia subphenotypes by analyzing lung tissue from several hundred autopsies. Using 20 histopathological markers and machine‑learning clustering, each group showed unique patterns of cellular damage, microbial...
DEVIN TOWNSEND To Tour Europe This Coming September And October
Canadian prog‑metal icon Devin Townsend will embark on a 23‑date European tour from September 1 to October 6, coinciding with the May 29 release of his concept album *The Moth*. The itinerary spans ten countries, including the UK, Sweden, Germany, Poland and Switzerland,...
This Hand-Held Cancer Probe Feels What Surgeons May Miss and Changes How Tumors Are Found in Real Time
Researchers from Australian universities and a Polish institute have created a wireless, hand‑held probe that uses optical elastography to differentiate cancerous from healthy tissue during breast‑conserving surgery. The device, called stereoscopic optical palpation (SOP), measures tissue stiffness and displays a...
The Trick To Making Pizza Dough That Gives You Sourdough Flavor Without The Wait
Home bakers can achieve sourdough‑like tang in pizza crust by swapping traditional baker's yeast for active brewing yeast. The method leverages the flavor‑rich strains harvested from beer production, eliminating the week‑long wait for a sourdough starter. After mixing, the dough...
Netherlands Updates National Food Guidelines to Cut Meat and Dairy, Boost Legumes
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre has revised its national food guide, the Schijf van Vijf, boosting the weekly legume target to 250 g and cutting meat limits to 300 g per week (red meat capped at 100 g) while halving the daily cheese recommendation...
Publishers and Authors File Class Action Lawsuit Against Meta and Zuckerberg for Willful Copyright Infringement to Develop Llama AI Models
Five leading publishers—Elsevier, Cengage, Hachette, Macmillan, McGraw‑Hill—along with author Scott Turow have filed a putative class‑action in the Southern District of New York accusing Meta Platforms and CEO Mark Zuckerberg of willfully copying millions of copyrighted books, textbooks, and scholarly...
Second Life for Gene Therapy; Takeda Phase 2/3 Win; UK Cancer Biotech's $83M
A Cleveland‑based biotech announced a revamped gene‑therapy platform that could give a previously stalled program a second chance, while Takeda disclosed positive Phase 2/3 results for its oncology candidate. Across the Atlantic, a UK cancer‑focused biotech raised roughly $83 million to accelerate...
Andy Martin – Tierra De Nahuales
Mexican producer Andy Martin releases the concept‑driven EP *Tierra de Nahuales*, inspired by the shapeshifting nahual of pre‑colonial mythology. The record juxtaposes heavy, earthbound bass with airy, celestial synths, most notably on the evolving track “Pleiadian Sound Clash.” Other cuts...
All My Dad’s Sons
Joe Bond’s essay "All My Dad’s Sons" chronicles his father’s lifelong work running group homes for dozens of troubled boys in eastern Kentucky. The piece starkly contrasts the homes’ chaotic compassion with a harrowing visit to a maximum‑security juvenile prison...
The Offspring’s ‘White Guy’ Video Star, Now a Political Livestreamer, Is Still Pretty Fly
Guy Cohen, the actor who played the “Pretty Fly (For a White Guy)” character in The Offspring’s 1998 video, has rejoined the band onstage at recent shows including the Kia Forum, When We Were Young Festival, and BeachLife. Beyond music,...
ADAPT OCULUS Trial Shows Promising Results in Treatment Efficacy for Ocular MG: Carolina Barnett-Tapia, MD, PhD
The ADAPT OCULUS Phase III trial evaluated efgartigimod alfa (VYVGART) in patients with ocular myasthenia gravis (oMG). In a double‑blind, placebo‑controlled arm, participants receiving the drug showed statistically significant reductions in ptosis and diplopia versus placebo. An open‑label extension confirmed continued...
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The Italian Dubbing of ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Has Stirred Up a Surprising Controversy
The sequel to *The Devil Wears Prada* earned $77 million domestically and $157 million internationally, confirming strong box‑office demand. In Italy, the film’s dubbing sparked controversy because the original voice cast returned, including veteran Maria Pia Di Meo, now 87, and Gabriele Lavia. Critics argue the...
Least Stressful Airports in the U.S.
Recent traveler surveys rank the United States' least stressful airports, focusing on parking costs, drive time to downtown, and on‑time performance. Minneapolis‑St. Paul International leads the list, praised for reasonable parking fees and a 20‑minute commute to the city center....
Malta Signs Artemis Accords
Malta signed the Artemis Accords on May 4, becoming the alliance’s 66th member. The ceremony in Kalkara featured NASA, the U.S. State Department, and Malta’s senior ministers. Malta joins a rapidly expanding roster that includes Ireland, Latvia, Jordan, Morocco and...
Publishers Sue Meta for Pirated Books Used in AI Training
Major publishers sued Meta for pirating millions of books to train its AI Five major publishers are suing Meta for training its AI on pirated books. The lawsuit alleges Zuckerberg “personally authorized” massive copyright infringement. It claims Meta’s Llama AI model was trained...
Beat Burnout: Find Rhythm While Parenting and Managing Illness
To pen name or not to pen name. As a mom running a business while navigating chronic illness, we face all kinds of questions and decisions. Some feel trivial. Some feel overwhelming and paralyzing. And still, navigating them matters. We don’t have to burnout...
Legacy
Cara Stolen reflects on eight years of building a family ranch after securing a low‑interest USDA beginning‑farmer loan. The loan enabled the couple to expand from 16 Black Angus heifers to a herd of 75, while they taught their children...
Austin City Limits Announces 2026 Lineup for Landmark 25th Year
Austin City Limits marks its 25th anniversary with a two‑weekend festival on Oct. 2‑4 and Oct. 9‑11 at Zilker Park. The 2026 lineup blends pop megastars like Charli XCX and Lorde with indie heavyweights such as The xx and electronic acts like...
Genome Mining Unlocks the Chemistry of Biocontrol Fungi
Researchers at the Technical University of Denmark applied genome‑mining tools to 82 Hypocreales fungi, uncovering dozens of secondary metabolites, many of which are non‑ribosomal peptides. The study revealed both common small peptides and rare large 18‑member structures, and successfully linked...
Founder’s Diary: Gigi & Olive’s Georgie Le Roux
The Drapers article titled “Founder’s diary: Gigi & Olive’s Georgie Le Roux” is locked behind a subscription wall, offering no substantive editorial content to non‑subscribers. The page instead lists the benefits of a Drapers subscription, such as unlimited site access,...
NOLA LIVE Cruise 2027 DATES ANNOUNCED
The NOLA Live Cruise for 2027 has been officially announced, sailing from New Orleans to Cozumel, Mexico. The itinerary promises a New Orleans‑style party at sea with live bands, DJ performances, and signature cuisine. In parallel, the Motown Crab &...
Prolific Machines Sets Monoclonal Antibody (mAb) Manufacturing Record with Light-Controlled Platform
Prolific Machines, an SOSV portfolio company, announced a record 21 g/L monoclonal antibody titer in a 15‑day intensified fed‑batch CHO run using its light‑controlled optogenetic platform. The photomolecular system lets operators toggle gene expression in real time with light, offering reversible,...
Joshua Bassett Opens Up About Writing "Rookie," Healing, And Learning To Keep Moving Forward
Joshua Bassett’s memoir *Rookie* hit shelves this week, chronicling his rise from a teen star to an Off‑Broadway actor while confronting public scrutiny, a 2021 heart‑failure hospitalization, and personal doubts. The book, written without a ghostwriter, emerged after Bassett switched...
Gwendoline Christie’s Theatrical Giles Deacon Met Gala 2026 Look
Gwendoline Christie made her third Met Gala appearance on May 5, 2026, debuting a dramatic Giles Deacon creation that perfectly matched the event’s “Costume Art” theme. The red gown featured a sculpted bodice, feather‑trimmed tulle, and an oversized headpiece, turning the outfit into...
‘You’ in Other Universes May Be Silently Shaping Your Reality, Oxford Physicist Claims
Oxford physicist Vlatko Vedral proposes that alternate quantum branches can subtly influence the reality we experience, reversing the common notion that observers create reality. He illustrates the idea with a photon‑sunglasses experiment, showing how entangled outcomes exist simultaneously and could,...
Commencement Advice: A Letter for What Comes Next
The AEI commencement essay warns that graduates are leaving a campus bubble into a world lacking institutional scaffolding. It highlights a historic decline in American civic participation—fewer churchgoers, volunteers, and neighborhood ties—threatening the social infrastructure of democracy. The author urges...
How One Grad Found Purpose in Financial Crime Fighting
A recent personal essay details how a graduate with a humanities background broke into RegTech by ticking a checkbox on a rejection email, landing a content‑automation role at Napier AI. The position quickly evolved into a client‑solutions consultancy, offering a...
New Brain Pathway Protects Women From Parkinson’s Progression
A newly identified brain pathway strengthens dopamine-producing neurons and slows Parkinson’s progression, but this protective effect was observed only in females, highlighting the importance of sex-specific approaches in future therapies. neuroscience
Laser‑threshold Triggers Self‑generated Magnetic Fields in Fusion Plasma
Simulations show that when laser intensity crosses a specific threshold, rapidly expanding fusion plasmas can self-generate strong magnetic fields, fundamentally altering heat flow and plasma behavior in direct-drive inertial fusion systems. fusionenergy
Sweat Sodium Varies Beyond Salt Intake: Diet, Rate, Acclimation
Is the sodium in your sweat simply a reflection of how much salt you eat? This blog explores why sweat sodium concentrations vary between and within individuals, and how factors such as diet, sweat rate and heat acclimation influence losses....
A Brain Mechanism May Help Slow Parkinson's Disease—But only in Females
Researchers identified a nicotine‑responsive receptor pathway that preserves dopamine‑producing neurons, potentially slowing Parkinson's disease progression, but the protective effect was observed only in female animal models. Using gene editing, they increased receptor availability without exposing the brain to nicotine. The...
Netflix Finally Revives Narnia as Oscars Overhaul Rules
In this Projection: A massive and long overdue Netflix 'Narnia' shift, why the Academy Awards is changing its rules, Anne Hathaway's post-prime apex, Physical Media Corner, and more. https://t.co/gUuXTQqWOX https://t.co/6LmSn0oc47
Compete 180 Rivals 2026’s Top Films
Right up there with 2026’s best films no question Compete 180 versus Boyle’s manic mess
Neon Acquires Jeff Nichols' Southern Gothic Horror “King Snake”
Scoop: Neon, which has a very busy Cannes, has bought Jeff Nichols' Southern gothic horror film 'King Snake.' It stars Margaret Qualley, Drew Starkey and Michael Shannon (Nichols' frequent collaborator). https://t.co/GLV1CexDvZ
Chemical Reprogramming Triggers Toxic Lipid Droplets In Vivo
https://t.co/F6dZ4lFcUZ problem is that most groups don't publish negative results here's a recent paper from @gladyshev_lab showing that chemical reprogramming (yes, different thank OSKM) causes lipid droplet formation and significant in vivo toxicity
Scientists Edge Closer to Mapping Psychedelic Brain Effects
Science gets closer to understanding how a psychedelic trip changes the brain https://t.co/XWKXo1TIAL via @nbcnews
Widow's Bay on Apple TV Is Absolutely Awesome
I am here to report that Widow's Bay on Apple TV is [checks notes] fucking awesome https://t.co/7nX61QxZSS
Cofounder Fears Backlash over Robot Childcare Remarks
My cofounder thinks I’m going to get canceled for what I say at the end of this interview about robots in childcare centers https://t.co/ZhMI7A7vhd
Ruban I.P.’s 1964 Tretyakov Masterpiece Highlights Chartbook
Ruban I.P. Not for tourists. 1964. State Tretyakov Gallery, featured on today's Chartbook Top Links in the comment below. https://t.co/fudbk4AW4h
Orexin Therapies Unlock New Horizons Beyond Narcolepsy
Orexin drugs for narcolepsy and more. Listen to Richard Pops @popsalks discuss the emerging opportunity, and his 35-year-career, on The Long Run. Sponsored by @AlphaSenseInc & Dash Bio. https://t.co/Qr6oJ8AwzB
Nearly All Middle Schoolers Can Smash Vertical Jump Records
Got this today from @hollerhurdles What if there was a way for 96% of your middle school PE students to PR in the vertical jump? #GauntletVertical Feed the Cats PE is going to become a movement. https://t.co/WrZBU9Ofek